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This is real deal wilderness backpacking | CDT Day 12

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@TheDogsBox Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the day by day of the hike. Yours is some of my favorite content at the moment. Have fun! Stay safe!

@eeyore1197 Ай бұрын

My wife and I never had any interest in trails beyond the AT, but you're changing our mind. CDT SOBO is amazing.

@photodb Ай бұрын

Its the only long trail with actual wilderness experience. PCT has flashes but the CDT is where its at if you want to get away from civilization.

@user-wg9ej7wb6p Ай бұрын

Stay safe. Love the way you present your videos and include your viewers. I have been silently following since the AT. I live 20 miles from the Monson end of the 100 mile wilderness

@johnwakefield9378 Ай бұрын

Loving the scenry and how you guys are rolling along smoothly.

@stevealcocer4862 3 күн бұрын

The same thing happened to problem bears in Yosemite (Ca.) They get relocated in Happy Camp Ca. Which, is about 20 miles east of Campbell lake / Cliff lake area, in the Marble mountains wilderness. We have seen more bears in the last 10 years, than we have seen in the 30 years we have been hiking this area.

@cynthiasmith4966 Ай бұрын

Amazingly gorgeous scenery!

@georgemorrison1888 Ай бұрын

Loving this series Kelly. I find myself wanting more after each episode and looking forward to the next day's installment. Thanks

@bevgipson1959 Ай бұрын

Wow! So beautiful! Thank you for taking us with you!🌲

@frisk151 Ай бұрын

Thanks for showing the markers and so on... It makes it more easy to keep up with aprox where you are! Looks like you are having a blast!

@Jaxon1776 Ай бұрын

It looks like you're enjoying your experience. Your pace is great! Thanks for the daily posts. I look forward to watching them. It's hot and humid back in Arkansas.

@garyblack2858 Ай бұрын

Wow, such a beautiful sunset over the lake with all the bird sounds!!!!

@lindalougram Ай бұрын

love your videos. what a great adventure . ! be safe.

@bkbland1626 Ай бұрын

The yellow swallowtails are my favorites. They go everywhere, too.

@Victory1981 Ай бұрын

Marvelous! That looks beautiful on video. I can only imagine what it’s like in person.

@robmechanic Ай бұрын

So amazing. The views go on and on. ❤

@Sonjaorleans Ай бұрын

Keep your bear 🐻 spray close at hand and be alert best not to even wear the clothes you cooked in

@stuartrollings602 Ай бұрын

Howdy Kelly and thanks! What a beautiful hike! We are at 9500 ft outside of Angel Fore NM for a few weeks and have had 3 bears on our porch looking for food. Just doing their thing! Enjoying your hike! Be safe!

@johnwilliams640 Ай бұрын

Another great video. Thanks Kelly

@cwesley2005 Ай бұрын

Its amazing how different this is from the AT. The mountains are unbelievable and it isn’t a green tunnel!

@douglasjones3930 Ай бұрын

Why do people have to invoke and insult the AT in order to compliment another trail. Sounds petty.

@brandonbriscoe613 Ай бұрын

⁠@@douglasjones3930seems like a comparison to me no ? I don’t believe there was an insult anywhere in the comment . What’s petty is you trying to start something from nothing , and my god grow some skin it’s a hiking trail and I’m sure everyone has their favourites and or least favourite.

@douglasjones3930 Ай бұрын

@@brandonbriscoe613 The Appalachian mountains are 400 million years older than the Rockies so there is little comparison. It is the green tunnel reference that is thrown around like an insult. To say “and it isn’t a green tunnel” is to infer that being a green tunnel is a bad thing. Anyone that has an issue with the green tunnel can’t see the forest for the trees. The CDT is also graded for horses not just a footpath like the AT.

@cwesley2005 Ай бұрын

@@douglasjones3930 i love the AT. Its my favorite trail!

@bernielamont825 Ай бұрын

Hey MJ.and the rest of the crew, you guys look like you're having a nice hike hope it keeps up! 😅 Thanks for the tip on converting Mountain House meals into ziplock storage bags, same weight but makes alot more space.

@dtaylor10chuckufarle Ай бұрын

This is the way! I want to be just like you when I grow up. See you tomorrow, and keep having fun.

@davidevans3175 Ай бұрын

Grizzlies can smell food up to 20 miles away. They can smell human scent for days after the human has left an area. Don't use your nose as the yardstick for scent in the wilderness.

@davidherringgo Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing . Your filming is on point. Be safe out there .

@davidb8872 Ай бұрын

Nice, thanks for the tour of the Bob, stay safe

@daviddrakey1686 Ай бұрын

9 lives, this is huckleberry over! Great video! I actually went looking for huckleberries yesterday (July 15,24) and found literally four, still a little early in the season for this year at least. You might find some trail nibbles if you keep an eye out. It is amazing how your bodies recover so quick after 25 milers etc. Whose big toe was that? Those were moose tracks by the way. Keep cool, jump in any stream this summer any chance you get to help regulate your thermoregulation. God bless!

@frankjones3198 Ай бұрын

Excellent!

@suemoore1965 Ай бұрын

That last lake shot was beautiful ❤️

@michaelglentz1858 Ай бұрын

Oh my lawwd! Forget the AT. That trail is BEAUTIFUL!!!

@douglasjones3930 Ай бұрын

But the AT has soul.

@michaelglentz1858 Ай бұрын

@@douglasjones3930 oh for sure! But man the beauty of the CDT is just incomparable

@mattb.7307 Ай бұрын

Enjoying your adventures. I love it. Stay safe out there. ❤❤❤

@richardthorne2804 Ай бұрын

I had not heard that specifically about moving the problem bears to that area but I know in Northwestern Wyoming it depends on many factors before they decide to move them. Can't wait for you to make it to the Wind River Range in Wyo. I know I keep saying it 🙂 but I can't way to see your reaction. God Bless!!

@333jsh Ай бұрын

Hola! Watching from home in Central Oregon and about to eat some tacos. Excited to watch your video and I love your parts about food and getting to cafes/restaurants(:

@333jsh Ай бұрын

25 miles in one day sounds like a ton!!

@InventorGadget Ай бұрын

Moving troubled bears to Bob Marshall was funny af! 😂 Like yeaa, let the beas smash the hikers down the trail 😂❤

@RickINFJ Ай бұрын

Crushin' the miles Kelly! Butterflies love you. 😊 And it ain't cause your dirty. 😂 Rest well everyone 🌲🏕🌲

@user-David-Alan Ай бұрын

Nice day. Praying for no bears. Stay well and be safe.

@jrcriner6542 Ай бұрын

You amaze me. I hiked the sylimore from Gunner Pool to Blanchard Springs today and that 5 miles Almost killed me. Lol

@somwhiteboi Ай бұрын

Still looking great while doing what you love❤

@farbeyonddriven8173 Ай бұрын

I've almost exclusively done away with shorts on trail. There are so many light weight, stretchy, quick drying pants available these days. I already have Lyme so they're better for ticks and also over grown sections of trails.

@dustinandsawyer7498 Ай бұрын

Yeah, that’s a good day there. It’s looking so nice out there

@TooTall_hikes Ай бұрын

Awesome views. Looks like you’re having a lot of fun walking.

@garylafreniere9194 Ай бұрын

Hello pretty friend. I’m glad you’re sleeping in a tent and keeping nice and cozy. May your travels be pleasant and safe your friend Gary

@A-K_Rambler Ай бұрын

Coffee treat for U!

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU!

@jameshunt1221 Ай бұрын

Hi Kelly, congratulations on the trekking; thanks much for the videos; I suggest mosquito coils for camp and bear spray. take care.

@sammymartinez556 Ай бұрын

Hope u had a great sleep 💤 ❤😊

@Snacksandbackpacks Ай бұрын

First comment! Let’s go! This is an amazing journey on the CDT. Can’t wait to experience it someday.

@rockytopwrangler2069 Ай бұрын

.. Awesome trail today ... If Sun Balm is really a good sunscreen , maybe they can make a combo Sun screen/ bug repellant cream ,, usually has to be 40% deet but applying one over the other usually wipes off the first applied ... .. Kelly ,, don't even respond to comments from basement dwellers ,, they most likely have never been on any backcountry trek ...

@tincancreature Ай бұрын

Loving your videos, I love the idea of saving old food packets to reheat your food in. Do you reuse it or toss it after?

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

Reuse for a few towns!

@Fistmele Ай бұрын

Problem bears that get moved almost always work their way back to where they came from.

@rosemarymcleod4074 Ай бұрын

Loved the video

@jasonjones5213 Ай бұрын

I love the Bob Marshal, You guys find any huckleberries yet.

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

Not yet!!

@KeydrickCooksShorts Ай бұрын

Love the videos Kelly. Are you mostly vlogging with your GoPro for this trip?

@TXNinNE Ай бұрын

Wow, just wow. Everyday I look forward to seeing if your views could get better and they do. Keep trekking.

@LA_PRESION_OFFICIAL Ай бұрын

BEAUTIFUL 😍 HOPE YOU HAVING FUN 🔥🔥🙏🙏

@karinakarinamachucaevans4417 Ай бұрын

How your feet aren't falling off, you're a beast!

@three-cats-photography Ай бұрын

Hmm I always heard that "problem bears" can't be relocated, because they just come back. So instead they're usually killed. But that's in California, where (today) we only have black bears? Maybe it's different in Montana?

@alittlebitlonger199 Ай бұрын

I look forward to your vlogs every day! What's your average pace per hour on the trail? I know it varies uphill vs downhill, but just curious!

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

3 mph

@Jllcountry5118 Ай бұрын

Wow your busting the miles!! So pretty. 💪

@damonr-fk5rp Ай бұрын

It certainly sounds plausible that problem bears would be moved to the Bob Marshall Wilderness given that its USFS managed land. If the bear is tagged and tracked then moving it to the Wilderness would still have it be located on federal land where it could have an eye kept on it by a federal wildlife manager but have less of a chance to have a negative encounter with humans than in the national park. I don't know, but it sounds logical.

@user-he5yv6id2x Ай бұрын

Aint you afraid of the bears when you sleep in a tent ? I would never dare to do that. You are amazing and I love your videos. Ron/Sweden

@Sonjaorleans Ай бұрын

Be cool to see a sasquatch 😂

@deannefalise2784 Ай бұрын

Kelli, are you using the figure eight knot to tie your ursack? If not, I suggest watching a video. No matter how hard the bear pulls on it, the knot will not loosen. It's what I use to tie my ursack allmitey.

@ephraimgarrett4727 Ай бұрын

Your new trail name: Talks With Butterflies. 😄

@philbest427 Ай бұрын

The Trail always dictates our hikes. Just go with its punches it will get easier.

@stacks.23 Ай бұрын

11:21 Mosquito getting your ankle 😅

@walteragentplummer7031 Ай бұрын

❤❤

@danmartin2235 Ай бұрын

Enjoying the videos! I saw a mosquito land on you ankle 😬. Are you using some kind of repellent? I can’t stand the stuff but i hate the itch

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

No I haven’t been using anything yet

@lucidus_oracula Ай бұрын

When you had to do that stream crossing, did your shoes and socks dry out while hiking? Or maybe waterproof socks?

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

They dry out eventually, maybe the next day lol

@lucidus_oracula Ай бұрын

@@kellyhays23 Sounds about right. I wore my Keens and wool socks for Eagle Rock Loop because of all the crossings - worked out pretty good actually.

@TheDailyWipeout Ай бұрын

i wonder if ever somebody left the campsite in the morning an forgot to take the foodbag out of the tree ... couple hours later: where is my food?

@kellyhays23 29 күн бұрын

That would be very unfortunate 🤣

@MarthaAsh-xt2hv Ай бұрын

What do you plan to do if you have a large bear or car ect. Not just on trail but at night?

@filmpopmovie Ай бұрын

Is there any benefit to walking through water crossings with your shoes on versus taking them off and keeping things dry?

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

It would be so time consuming to do that at every crossing. We shoot for 25+ miles a day and taking shoes off at every crossing is not feasible

@filmpopmovie Ай бұрын

@@kellyhays23 I figured as much. Makes sense. I’m not a fan of wet shoes, but much less a fan of walking into camp past dark. Excited to see your journey, wet or dry footed. Such amazing terrain to explore.

@xungnham1388 Ай бұрын

I once timed myself to switch to crocs, cross, dry my feet and put the socks and shoes back on. It took 10 minutes. I knew I had 2 more river crossings that day and had to do 22 miles before the last shuttle pickup at 4, so I figured I did not have 20 minutes to spare for the remaining 2. Also, past a certain depth/speed, you need to wear your most tractive shoe option, which would be your hiking shoes.

@RolandKrastins Ай бұрын

Another totally awesome video! I'm very excited following you on super adventure on CDT.

@vibelife5133 Ай бұрын

Wet shoes are not a big deal if they drain well. Ain't nothing but a thang 👟👟👟👟

@SalPane1224 Ай бұрын

Why don't you take shoes off to cross streams, just a thought ,great camp site, views

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

lol bc I don’t want to be taking shoes on and off all day long

@BobL84 Ай бұрын

why were you complaining about the pistacio shells in the fire pit

@iggyrojano1978 Ай бұрын

😍

@vintagejunktofunk4616 26 күн бұрын

Wow!! How can too do 25 miles a day?!?? That’s so crazy! Aren’t you ever sore? I would need a few ibuprofen everyday lol

@tvpromo1 Ай бұрын

Why dont you cook you meal in the plastic bag?

@Umut.YOZGAT. Ай бұрын

🦋🧦🦋 😆

@williamtownsend3279 Ай бұрын

You're braver than I am. You're also stunningly beautiful. 😍

@DJMoore-001 Ай бұрын

Fact about Bears, You can't outrun the bear, But if your friend is slower then you, You just need to outrun your friend.

@jamielancaster-sl9zo Ай бұрын

In one of your previous videos, you showed the inside of your tent and your overnite pee jug😂, ima need the info on that girl!!! Do you have a link? That would be a game changer for me❤❤ I need it!!!😂

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

Link in my gear video!

@faxvon Ай бұрын

How is she getting all this time off from work? I don’t get it.

@lynnpike988 Ай бұрын

Watch her earlier videos, she explains it.

@2DaysYouth Ай бұрын

Been watching everyday, learned a lot, thanks for that. Unfortunately I also see how you interact with These commenters “Bud”. Pretty goofy.

@randyerickson2154 Ай бұрын

Salty socks. Your other alter ego.

@wimme959 Ай бұрын

Hi, I am a professional video editor.Do you want an editor for your videos?

@user-kn4mm8tx6y Ай бұрын

Take care of yourself,l miss you very much.shamim 🌹👥👄❗🧿🐓👫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

@rone7927 Ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos. I wish you would enunciate your words a little a bit better And not mumble Thanks

@kellyhays23 29 күн бұрын

After walking 25 mile days I’m surprised I can get any words out at all sometimes 🤣

@mattaylor8935 Ай бұрын

Patasioo shells ain't junk and much better than plastic

@mattaylor8935 Ай бұрын

Was not me but that was not wrong

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

Not what I want to see in griz country where I’m camping bud

@MaryanneN_ Ай бұрын

Folks need to pack their stuff out and not leave it. It’s food, and attracts wild animals like… grizzly bears. 🙄

@timjk32 Ай бұрын

you put your food bag 4 ft in a tree and your bitching about the pistachios come onnn

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

It’s an ursack smartass! Looks it up😘

@timjk32 Ай бұрын

@@kellyhays23 lol

@slimwilly3843 29 күн бұрын

Why do you say your camping is the real deal. Are you the only person that really camp is everyone else pretending but your really camping. Kinda like you are walking along a creek in people's back yards. Just because you say real deal I got the idea you're closer to public then you say I here vars in the back ground.

@kellyhays23 29 күн бұрын

@@slimwilly3843 how about you come out to the Bob and find out yourself, pal?

@slimwilly3843 26 күн бұрын

@kellyhays23 woman I was homeless living in a wall tent the winter before last in wind chill of 20 below I lived in that tent the hole winter in Amish country any direction I went was a mile before I even got to any of the Amish. I hunted rabbit an a few bird with sling shot or pellet gun. Thank you but I don't want to camp anymore. I got no family they all passed away. No matter where I'm dropped I'll make it because I have to.lol. anyone can camp.

@2DaysYouth Ай бұрын

The pistachio comment felt like elitism.

@kellyhays23 Ай бұрын

Shut up bro lol

@bernielamont825 Ай бұрын

What is not littering "garbage" in bear country so "elitism"?

@2DaysYouth Ай бұрын

@@bernielamont825 actual simp