SUPER SIERRA HIGH ROUTE | An Off-Trail Adventure From Yosemite to Whitney

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3 жыл бұрын

Want to take a guided trip with me? I work as a backpacking guide in Yosemite and this August I am offering a 4-day guided high route in the park. If you're interested, check out the link below to learn more!
www.wildfloweradventure.com/s...
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The ultimate High Sierra backpacking adventure- a link-up of the Yosemite High Route, Sierra High Route, and Southern Sierra High Route, starting north of Yosemite and ending south of Mt. Whitney for a total of 305 mostly off-trail miles over 23 days. I hope you enjoy, and maybe find some inspiration for your own adventures.
For more information on the route, check out my trip report on Reddit:
/ trip_report_the_super_...
Gear list (with links) for this trip, including camera gear:
www.lighterpack.com/r/b7xw9k
Note that if you would like to help my channel at no extra cost to you, the Amazon links are affiliate links which means that if you purchase anything after clicking through, I will get a small commission. Thank you!

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@DanStenziano 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there- a big thanks to everyone who has watched and enjoyed the video! One quick thing: a decent amount of people have asked me how to go about hiking this route, in terms of permits, logistics, resupply, maps, etc. Keeping in the spirit of responsible off-trail wilderness travel, I would encourage anybody interested in trying it to seek out the map sets and guidebooks for the individual routes, create your own itinerary, and then get in touch with the ranger station nearest your starting trailhead to obtain a permit. For some basic information and guidance, check out my trip report on Reddit, linked in the description.

@mitchellbarnow1709 11 ай бұрын

I never even considered a trip like this, hiking over passes without trails and class 2 and class 3 climbing. I’m not adventurous and I’m much too much of a chicken to have ever attempted this kind of trip. Thank you so much for sharing this incredible adventure and experience!

@DanStenziano 11 ай бұрын

Never say never :)

@mitchellbarnow1709 11 ай бұрын

@@DanStenziano That is true Dan! I am really enjoying the 45 minute long trip on almost no trails across the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountains from northern Yosemite to Mt Whitney! I love Bishop Pass and have actually been there several times. We always stayed at Parchers Resort and drove up to South Lake to start our hike. The view at the Pass is awe inspiring, just the countless trail less passes on your 300 mile journey.

@Casual_BackPacking Ай бұрын

Never forget 😂 guide books are written in sarcasm 😅

@justinfowler4828 3 жыл бұрын

Few minutes into the video I stopped watching it on my phone and switched to the tv. Kicked back on the couch and enjoyed the whole thing. One of the best trail videos I’ve watched.

@DanStenziano 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I like to hear! 😀

@preston93lane 3 жыл бұрын

I just did the same thing haha I said to myself this screen isn't doing the Sierras justice

@DaKeithCody 3 жыл бұрын

@@preston93lane Check out the Hiking Norweigian's videos on the big screen. They're great too.

@frankespinosa7562 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@kraigadams 3 жыл бұрын

well done

@DanStenziano 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kraig, means a lot coming from you

@aok1425 3 жыл бұрын

Can we nominate this for an award? This is amazing!!! Thank you for sharing

@klamathmountainultralight 3 жыл бұрын

Had to watch it twice today, so good. Epic adventure, great cinematography, narration, and story. Standing applause, Dan. This is one of the best adventure films I've seen

@DanStenziano 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I'm humbled and very glad to hear that!

@jamesbadham228 3 жыл бұрын

Had a moment between tasks today and did what I occasionally do: search KZfaq for Sierra High Route. I've seen all the videos, but then wait, here's a new one. Needless to say, my next task did not get done. Instead I went full screen and watched this straight through. Great work. Quiet presenting style, fantastic shots, nice coverage of the passes. First shot was awesome and it never stopped. Your crew is humorously quiet and calm; chillin' and walkin' -and hungry. I'm 65 and will probably not ever do this; none of my friends even wants to do a section of off-trail stuff, so I'm glad to see you guys in your 20s doing this for my vicarious enjoyment. So cool.

@GracielaT-SatoCaptainMama 3 жыл бұрын

Find SOME part of this and go for it... :-)

@uprightape100 3 жыл бұрын

That was lovely......thank you. Fun fact: in the '80s my Bro and I were bushwhackin through Humphry's Basin and one morning the 6.4 MM Chalfant Valley Quake struck. The western flank of Mount Humphrys came down in a massive scree landslide. Very exiting.

@DanStenziano 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That must have been incredible to watch.

@lindsaynewell6319 3 жыл бұрын

The filmmaking, editing and narration is high quality and engaging. It takes a special skill to provide something for everyone - the armchair hiker who is living vicariously through you, the trail hiker who may be inspired by it to stretch their comfort zone and the off-trail enthusiast who can now visualize the route and use it for planning their own adventure. As a hiker/trail runner/mountaineer, I would put this documentary up there with the best content from Mediocre Amateur, Billy Yang, Ginger Runner and other outstanding YT outdoor content creators. Congratulations and thank you.

@DanStenziano 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you. Being a fan of those channels myself, that really means a lot!

@hikesteepfishhigh Жыл бұрын

there is so much to see in the sierra nevada. watching this in October yearning for summer...

@grantbentley4177 3 жыл бұрын

Really a testament to having mates around when the adventure gets real. You stayed within yourself- a humble but competent thru hiker that brought us along the crest (I took my wife to White Bear Lake and Vee Lake one year so we know the area around Bishop really well).

@alexanderpatino Ай бұрын

This was so unpretentious and inviting. You three look like a great crew too. This was seriously great, raw, organic, and real. Love.

@jimdopkus2139 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, great video!! Here i am in my mancave most 80 years old with my hiking days just about over, but your hike took me to places ive always wanted to go to, just not to the extreme you guys took. Very professionally done, thx again!!!

@nobodyhikes 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work, Dan! Congratulations on conquering this beast of a route.

@bendaniels8572 4 ай бұрын

This video was fantastic I was focused fixated by he composition. I work seasonally in the sierras. One I the most unreal place on earth.

@nihilistmarmot 2 жыл бұрын

Great service provided: the barren landscape cured me of any desire to do an extended trip above the tree line.

@riteshkc11 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible! Thank you for posting !!

@PINEPUPPY 3 жыл бұрын

Basically speechless. Incredible, breathtaking scenery. I could barely watch the cliff climbing. It would seem to me that completing that trip without a major injury would be about as likely as winning the lottery. Guess that's just part of being 70. The photography, editing, commentary, and soundtrack were really professional. A true, quality, mountaineering movie. Yet another feather in your cap , Dan. Hats off to you and your pals for an amazing journey and a wonderful presentation.

@DanStenziano 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie!!

@hope2someday691 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, all of it! Thanks for bringing us along.

@roberthill6829 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the inspiration!

@debraonthego3960 3 жыл бұрын

Another amazing video and even more amazing adventure!! Thank you so much for sharing! I always love watching your videos! Can’t wait to see what you do next! 😃

@wildcardbob4623 3 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing route! Thanks for sharing it

@kiankaeni4297 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. Thanks so much. So inspiring.

@lockguy2652 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!

@GoThruIt 3 жыл бұрын

Love this style of video. Nice work man.

@bearanoia673 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing trip! 👏🌲🐻

@wanderformiles 3 жыл бұрын

wow this looks like an amazing trip and lots of preparation... learned a lot, thanks!

@celiareed1402 3 жыл бұрын

That was amazing! So glad to see another one of your inspiring videos. Thanks!!

@shaffersh1 3 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing, Dan.

@RollingTree2 3 жыл бұрын

Really well done! Enjoyed it tremendously.

@scottbraden14 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done ! Thanks for sharing your journey !

@germtheory1257 3 жыл бұрын

Pure Awesomeness!

@HungaroExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure! Love the exploring off the beaten path!

@cleverchimp 3 жыл бұрын

So well done. Thank you.

@mproductionscompany 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Enjoyed watching this a lot! 😍

@RachelArchelaus 3 жыл бұрын

SOO GOOOOOOD! Thanks for sharing this. I could watch 20 hours of this.

@zipworks 3 жыл бұрын

Love this, great job!

@jamesbadham228 2 жыл бұрын

First saw this more than a year ago. Today, it just popped up when I opened something, so I watched, thinking it was a new upload. Though I've seen it before, I watched again. It is still, to me, by far, the best of the SHR vids I've seen. The imagery is great. No confusing super-fast pans. Lots of information about where and how far. Most of these videos suffer from either a lack of narrative continuity, poor technical skills and editing, sparse information that doesn't align with what is being shown, or some of these or all of them. This is great work. And your speaking style and manner and insights -- depth without trying to be "deep" -- are greatly appreciated. After hitting "save," I saw that my previous comment from a year ago is right below this one.

@DanStenziano 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! A lot of care and effort went into this video, so I am always happy to hear when it is appreciated. Glad you've enjoyed it!

@chrisc9869 3 жыл бұрын

Truly stunning and great job!!!!

@FlyCheeseFry 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful footage. Thank you for putting this together and sharing.

@sierramantrvlnus 3 жыл бұрын

That was awesome!

@jostelnyc6539 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks sharing it.

@matthewsparkour5316 3 жыл бұрын

This is so incredible

@jordanPRS89 3 жыл бұрын

Dang, this is so good! Crazy route, and an amazing and entertaining film to watch. Thank you very much for sharing!

@dmkim1015 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this is so amazing and inspiring. Thank you for uploading.

@notoriousox9719 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats man! Mind blowing

@GjPeddy 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful adventure and film! Thank you for sharing!

@SierraRectoday 3 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. One of my favorite videos yet of high routes. Well dine!

@jimrlongviewer8963 11 күн бұрын

"Ambitious" is a fine descriptor for improv backpacking. I've used it a few times!

@toddmiller2773 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent - really enjoyed your adventure! Thanks for sharing!

@AdamBender 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Fantastic watch, stunning scenery

@jaquestraw1 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible. I knew so many of the passes and summits you encountered but never from the vantage points you had. Considering the level of difficulty, it's amazing that you covered over 13 miles a day! Fantastic footage, great story telling, thanks so much! I gotta get out, like tomorrow!! Alas, the Sierras are closed till the 18th. I'll have to wait 😐

@DanStenziano 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you can get out soon. Scary situation in CA…

@relaxingvideosnorthwest3646 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing adventure! Thank you.

@JimBobele 3 жыл бұрын

Just wow! You guys rock. Thumbs up

@rocketdog4539 3 жыл бұрын

This was ridiculously cool, thank you!

@ManuelHerrera 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

@firstlastname99 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Much respect.

@danieloakland927 3 жыл бұрын

Dude. Amazing job, fantastic effort!

@livinglike_lisa7954 3 жыл бұрын

Great film, really enjoy your videos.

@airbus001 3 ай бұрын

Incredible journey, I also tried the SHR solo and had to bail. Hopefully I'll conquer it one day.

@Muhlenburger 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing and inspirational, dude. Thank for this beautiful record of your adventure!

@mausefuss7480 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful shots! Congrats on finishing that incredible high route!

@tonibaudoin1188 3 жыл бұрын

UV and I are so proud of you!

@gingoesplaces 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s amazing! Congrats 🎉

@lmergenti 3 жыл бұрын

Great film. Great adventure. Well done! Thanks for sharing!

@TheSoloistHikes 3 жыл бұрын

This was incredible. You guys did a great job and put in some hard miles. Way to go! Inspiring the rest of us to get out there too. Thank you!

@cassidyfamilyvids 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Awesome video! I’m pumped for summer now! Thanks for sharing.

@pashanenn6204 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@prettygood1976 3 жыл бұрын

Truly inspiring and a courageous trip to plan and complete. Thanks for such a great video!

@brianschwarting6740 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing adventure. Well done.

@mtnmisfits 3 жыл бұрын

Love the long form video and the route has made its way onto our bucket list

@coverelf 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Very nice job. Thank you so making this. Stay well,

@99jkane 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent all round. It's so easy to watch your films, never a dull patch. Well done, sir!

@marktsigounis6352 3 жыл бұрын

Super Spicy! Congrats on the route. Fantastically done vid with amazing footage! Nice work Dan!

@morgs4mountains 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this. Thanks for taking the time to put such a lovely film together.

@carlosevangelistahappyhike4896 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to you guys, what amazing adventure. Bravo.

@chingona322 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Loved the Sierra. What an amazing adventure. Congratulations to all of you.

@thedude4682 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding Vid!

@HankVlietstra 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, great adventure 😁

@jackwyland7733 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible journey well done

@seancurtispatrick 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, man! Great documentation throughout as well! Keep doing ambitious and fantastic adventures!

@rynengland803 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was so good!! Beautifully shot and wonderfully told. I loved every second of it.

@maxpower3529 3 жыл бұрын

I am stocked to watch it later. Big Thanks

@jeremyschaeffer7316 3 жыл бұрын

Wow dude. So jealous... AWESOME job and GREAT video!

@brianfairweather7298 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Great video!

@caileemueller7320 3 жыл бұрын

This was really fun to watch! A true inspiration for sure! Thank you soo much for creating this movie and sharing with us! Beautifully done!

@jeffreyrule8143 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your accomplishment. Excellent video. Thanks for having us along.

@kellymckee3002 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing guys you made me smile !!!

@DansVoyage 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, well done Dan. I very much enjoyed the film as a whole. The beauty of the landscape, the emotions captured by you, and the music was a treat. Geat film.