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@jaycreature3893 2 күн бұрын
I’d like to share a side quest with you but don’t want to post it publicly (because it will get over run) how can I email you or text some fun hiking detours (it’s related to this video ) Jay.
@michaelprenoveau5335 3 күн бұрын
Heard a story about that area and supposedly it’s true. Spanish pirates stashed some gold in a cave on Pharoh mountain. Anyone with further info please do tell the story. In the early to mid 1800s some locals boys were playing with two Indian boys who showed them were it was.
@peterjohnson617 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking me along with you, I know I`m a pain in the butt to hike with so I apologize in advance. great stuff
@JamesSomerville-hp8gx 6 күн бұрын
Any plans for winter
@JamesSomerville-hp8gx 6 күн бұрын
Nice overnight
@JamesSomerville-hp8gx 10 күн бұрын
Did you get any ticks
@DeepStateYuri 12 күн бұрын
Great video. Any chance we see you complete the devils path this year?
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
I've been giving it some thought, and it is definitely on my radar. Not too sure on timing, the trip I have coming up will no doubt take a lot of my time to plan and implement. We'll see!
@DeepStateYuri 4 сағат бұрын
@@capsoutdoors Let me now if you decide to do it. I backpacked that trail last week over 3 days and 2 nights so I can give you all the details to help you out. One of the hardest trails I've done so far though.
@richardmonroe4208 13 күн бұрын
I was born (1936) and raised in Beacon and first hiked and climbed the tower in the 1950's. It was still being manned by forest rangers, one of whom I met while he was on duty. George Ketchum was his name and was the longest serving ranger (1940 to 1971). He was an amiable man who invited me into the tower and explained his duties and let me use his binoculars for extended views of my beloved Hudson Valley. Not only did I hike Mt. Beacon numerous times but also had the occasion to to ride the incline railway which was still operating when I was a teenager. You brought back many happy memories of my "growing up and discovery" days.
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
That is a fantastic story, and I can see why it would be so memorable for you. I feel humbled I could provide you the avenue to relive that for a little while. I was going to go all the way up and then realized after getting to the third level, my other camera was just sitting at the bottom on a rock in plain view.
@meslem99 13 күн бұрын
Short and sweet hiking video. Are you going to video your biking trip? I definitely see a lot of potential in that video espicially a trip through PA. Good luck and best wishes in the next chapter of your life, whatever that is.
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
I sure am, already filming some b-roll pieces for it and planning out how I want to shoot it. Not sure if I want to do the 2 camera setup or just go with the GoPro and call it a day. It definitely limits what I can do if I leave my DSLR home. Thank you!
@MRFUCR 13 күн бұрын
cheerz from fowler ny
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
Cheers right back!
@jeffersonspace 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Yeah... getting rid of stuff is good. I just weighed myself, and found I lost 23 lbs. Might need to lose another 25 to be making my knees happy. Have a good week!
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
That is fantastic, a few people I know have been getting really serious with loosing weight lately. Always a great thing to think of your health!
@NathanLarin 15 күн бұрын
Interesting area.The ADKs.Check my page.😐
@nauniwhitewave-runningmout4526 6 күн бұрын
Nathan what is your page? I live in the Adirondacks.
@jeffreywest7779 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video bro. Heading out there with some buddies soon for the first time and it was helpful to see what to expect.
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
You are going to have a great time, it is such an isolated lake, so quiet at night. If you can luck out and find a canoe, I highly recommend watching out for a clear, low wind night. Take the canoe out into the middle of the lake and look forward. The stars reflect off the water, making it look like you are floating through them.
@UnlikelyHiker 17 күн бұрын
Great video. Pharaoh lake is one of my favorite places in the ADK. Leanto #3 is frequently taken. One time sone idiot kids had tents in there and they were obstinate and rude about my friend and I staying. We ended up cowboy camping close by. They didn’t particularly care about the guidelines regarding leantos. They were jerks. I’ve never hiked Treadway. Maybe I’ll will soon 😊 I’ve always wanted to leanto hop since there is so much to explore there but multi day trips are challenging for me Take care!
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
Thank you! It is funny you mention tents in a leanto, the guy that I came across in #3 had his hammock setup in it. I was going to say something but left it at a few disappointing words and moved on. Came across another guy heading that way when I was leaving and when I told him, he started flipping out because his tent was broke. As for the multi-day trips, is it just time that prohibits it?
@TreasureHuntingSWPA412 21 күн бұрын
Awesome accomplishment, congrats! The scenery is amazing. I plan to make it to some part of the Adirondacks for the first time next year.
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
Thank you! You can't go wrong with the Adirondacks. There is something for everyone there, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing. The Lake George area is something extra special to me though, I have a lot of great memories on that lake growing up.
@TheCanadianXplorer 27 күн бұрын
Really loved your videos. I am heading to Pharaoh lake tomorrow. Looks like a really nice place ! Thanks for the video. Cheers from Montreal.
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
I'm glad you are enjoying them, always great to hear it. Hopefully your trip went well, I've gotten a bit behind on the comments so trying to play catch up.
@DeepStateYuri Ай бұрын
Great video! My family and I go to Pharaoh lake every year. Can't wait for next month to make the trip. Both of my parents are in their 60's and still able to hike out there. We end up talking to a few backpackers every time we come out there's groups that have been going there for 20 years. If there's a spot that's worth coming back to every year it's this! The hike up Pharaoh lake mountain is short but brutal I hope your back feels better!
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
Thank you! A lot of groups I stop to talk to are the same, usually a core group of 4-6 that go every year and then there are another 2-3 that come and go. For sure this is going to be a yearly tradition for me as well. The back has been great, started doing some new stretches and strengthening exercises.
@meslem99 Ай бұрын
Wow!! What a picturesque view from Pharaoh Mountain. Big difference compared to last years smoke conditions, lol. Hey just to let you know, If you ever get stranded with a tree blocking a road, local fire department could also help out too. Thanks again for posting a great video.
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
Right? I was looking at footage of last year the other day and can't believe what a difference it was. That is good to know about the local FD. Thankfully I wasn't too far from the end of the road so if I had to hike out, I could have done it in about 30 minutes. Crazy timing though, that guy was my guardian angel!
@jeffersonspace Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking us along!
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!
@richardsillery324 Ай бұрын
@5:29 amazing view! Thanks!!
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
It sure is, I've spent hours up there just staring out at the landscape.
@AlansOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing! I love the Pharaoh Lake wilderness, such a beautiful area. That hike up Pharaoh mountain is definitely worth the effort, very nice views. Glad it was only the heat shield on your jeep, that road has some rough spots. I hope your back heals up quickly, that's definitely no fun.
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
It really is, I just love the diversity that you encounter. Deep woods and all of a sudden, big ole pond right in front of you. I'm very glad it was just the shield, at first I thought my transmission went, was thinking about it all 3 days. The back is doing great now. I'm working on strengthening it a bit, always something I seem to neglect. Very happy you enjoyed the trip, thanks for checking it out.
@heidipapcunik4772 Ай бұрын
Incredible. That was absolutely beautiful. Hope your back is better. 😊
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you, and yes, the back is doing much better.
@campchairchris Ай бұрын
Hey Joe, What lean-to did you wind up spending the night in on night 1? Also, looked like the bugs weren't bad.
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
The bugs were very manageable. I did use repellent but not as much as I thought I was going to need. They seemed to swarm when I would arrive somewhere and then after a few minutes, they just disappeared. Lean-to was Split Rock Bay #4 on Pharaoh Lake, great site.
@MeetMeOutside Ай бұрын
Awesome ! I’ve got to make an effort to get out there ! Looks so nice ! Thanks for sharing brother !
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
I know a great tour guide if you need one! I'm always looking for time to get up there, the whole area is just stunning. Be good brother, always appreciate seeing you here!
@MeetMeOutside Ай бұрын
@@capsoutdoors I might ask this guy Joe I know if he would show me around the area ! Maybe in the fall ? 😂😂😎✌️
@jaytheurbanviking Ай бұрын
Sweet! Gonna have to save this one for Friday night! Camping in the Catskills tomorrow night, fam trip so no filming. I love that it's 38 minutes!
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
Enjoy the trip, what part of the Catskills did you head to? Looks like there are still a few clouds hanging around up there but it should be a great Sunset and evening.
@jaytheurbanviking Ай бұрын
@capsoutdoors Stayed at North South Lake. What a beautiful campground. Had a spot right on the water. The night was perfect.
@jaycreature3893 Ай бұрын
I’m Just gonna sit here for a few hours”. Hell yeah. Also, there’s gotta be a way to turn two trekking poles into a tripod :) This video was absolutely awesome!!!!! Also, free tents. That’s almost a selling point.
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
Honestly, that was the best 3.5 hours I spent out there, it was so peaceful I fell asleep for a half hour. It's funny you mention the trekking poles, this tripod has one leg that I can turn into a monopod and I didn't even think of using just that until I was about 4 miles in. Almost turned around but I was already on the West side of the mountain. I checked out the tent, it was in good condition. There was a Bushcraft 101 book there too!
@jaycreature3893 Ай бұрын
@@capsoutdoors a bushcraft “fire starter” I mean “book”
@jaycreature3893 Ай бұрын
Is this recent footage ? It’s one million degrees outside and I see puffer coats and hats? Also, is the jeep ok? I’m only on minute ten of the video.
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
HAHA, yup! When I got to the top of Pharaoh, my thermometer read 52. With the breeze and sweating, it was chilly. Jeep seems to be fine, hasn't blown up yet at least. I'm definitely going to have it put back on though.
@jaycreature3893 Ай бұрын
@@capsoutdoors this was the most epic adventure. Great spot. Also, so many people skip the mountain! The tons of feeder trails uptop was interesting for me. I’m going back. Your video sold me. Also, I miss my real osprey bag. I’ve been doing a UL bag, I’m not a fan of it yet lol
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
@@jaycreature3893 Thank you, glad you enjoyed it, and that is awesome you are going back! It's funny you mention the pack because I started looking at UL bags when I got back. I'm not pulling the trigger just yet.
@jaycreature3893 Ай бұрын
@@capsoutdoors here’s what I absolutely do not like about them: there’s no frame , there’s no pockets, the bag is waterproof but it also sits directly on your body with ZERO venting. So I end up totally soaked. So basically it’s gross Yes I saved four plus pounds, no, I’m not happy I’m Trying my best to like it, but it’s a learning curve. The osprey AG is bullet proof
@campchairchris Ай бұрын
I have a trip planned for there next week. Can't wait to watch your video later this afternoon.
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
Enjoy it, you're going to have a great time! Also, enjoy the video.
@mikedlombardoskates Ай бұрын
Incredible video, thank you for all your amazing footage. I have done a few backpacking trips in the ADKS but never here. This video has me sold on going out there, looks absolutely pristine! Seems like there is so much to explore out that way in the ADKS!
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
There are endless places to explore here, the ADK is 6 million acres of rolling hills and big mountains with lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, and more just sprinkled all throughout it. There are a lot of little communities within the park filled with some awesome people as well. Pick the right spot in a river or on a canoe in a lake, and the fishing is incredible.
@crownheightsog Ай бұрын
That was games from West Point on the other side of the hudson
@meslem99 Ай бұрын
Hey Caps So sorry to hear about the loss of a great friend. But you know, in my humble opinion, going on a hike to honor a friend is much better than going to the bar. My condolences brotber. Germain
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
Thank you brother!
@Nick_ADV Ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss Caps
@capsoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@DeepStateYuri 2 ай бұрын
Awesome video, keep knocking out those 3500'. I have yet to try out a herd path in the Catskills. How difficult was this one to follow?
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm going to certainly try, kind of hoping to wrap it up this season. May need to throw a few Winter hikes in. This one wasn't difficult at all. There were 3 spots where I took my eyes off the trail for a second and veered off it. This was one of the easiest I've ever done up there. Glad you enjoyed the trip, thanks for checking it out!
@MeetMeOutside 2 ай бұрын
Looks like you had a fantastic day ! Good for you !
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
I couldn't have asked for better. I'm about 6 minutes into your Adirondack Canoe trip, so far the food is on point, love it! Great first site. Thanks brother for checking the trip out, one of these days we need to coordinate when you're going to be up there, I may need to swim everywhere, but I'll figure it out.
@jeffersonspace 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Its nice seeing a mountain top that is shaded by canopy, and maybe less traveled (?) Also, I think if you tried for Eagle - my right knee would have started hurting : )
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
HAHA, too funny! I really wanted to push for it but also wanted to hit that herd path. Eagle is still on the radar! Thanks for stopping by and checking the trip out.
@goddessofthewilderness 2 ай бұрын
You got me. I gasped and said how can you kill a loon?
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
HAHA, I went for the click-bait title on this one.
@jaytheurbanviking 2 ай бұрын
Great vid Caps. If you're using the blue capped GoPro batteries they are really bad. Use the new Enduro batteries. A big battery upgrade. The GoPro shuts down in cold weather with the blue batteries not with the Enduros and they last longer.
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
I'm already a step ahead on that one, I bought a pair of Enduros at the end of last season because the camera kept shutting off on my bike rides. Been loving them so far, I can go really deep on the meter before I notice anything weird with the camera. I do still have one blue that I use for the driving clips...sometimes leave it in against my better judgement.
@AlansOutdoorAdventures 2 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing! I did this same hike this past winter, so beautiful. Cool to see what it looks like with the leaves on the trees.
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
Thanks for checking it out, glad you enjoyed the trip. So some of those rock scratches I was following were yours? Always crazy to see them and think, "someone was right here, in the freezing cold, climbing this bad boy". I've had a couple of bad Winter experiences so kind of shy away from it now.
@Couchflyer-NY 2 ай бұрын
Well, we don’t call it Bear Mountain for nothing. Harriman is also home to particularly aggressive chipmunks.
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
Very true! Always exciting to see the Bears, unless you have all your food out when they roll up.
@DeepStateYuri 2 ай бұрын
Damn dude for somebody who hasn't hiked in a while you did not pick an easy trail. Good to see you post videos again especially in the Catskills. Are you doing any backpacking trips this summer?
@capsoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
It's funny you say that because as I was driving up and saw the 3 mountains laid out in front of me, I had the same exact thought. Luckily the bike riding has kept my legs in fairly good shape. I do have a few trips in the works that should get me out for a few days at a time, definitely going back to Pharaoh Lake again this year to do Treadway and Pharaoh mountains.
@jaycreature3893 2 ай бұрын
Listen to neighbors BBQ or keep going? .0001 second pause, KEEP GOING lol. That was funny :)
@capsoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
HAHA, was kind of a no-brainer. Hope all is well my friend.
@jeffersonspace 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking us on hike in such a beautiful place.
@capsoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome, I'm glad you liked it!
@halabujioutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Quite a nice job for a morning walk. Wish there're better indicators for where true summits are. They did survey those mountains, didn't they?
@capsoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I agree on the lack of indicators, you hike up and are standing there in the middle of the trail wondering if you actually did it. I've seen survey marks on some of them but not all. Usually I just walk around until I feel I'm at the highpoint and then do my "here is xx mountain, no idea how tall it is" clips :)
@jaytheurbanviking 2 ай бұрын
Damn Caps really sorry about your bud. I'm 47 right now and turn 48 next week. Way too young. One of my life long best friend's brother died a few days ago at 42 as well. Scary stuff and all we can do is live the best we can. They are all at peace now.
@capsoutdoors Ай бұрын
Thanks brother, and also very sorry to hear about your friend. Man, the hurt just seems all over these days. For sure scary, but let's just keep doing what we do, get up and get it done. They'd want that!
@capsoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
I've read through all the comments and I wanted to express my gratitude to everyone for the kind words. It really means to world to me, and to everyone that has been affected. I promise the next video that I am working on now will be a lot more upbeat. I was in the Catskills again this past weekend and climbed Blackhead, Black Dome, and Thomas Cole mountains. Thanks again my friends, I will get back to individual comments on the next one. Peace! ...and to my new sub down there, Matthew_80, welcome to the channel! Great to have you here, and to all my new subs recently...you all make this worth it!
@MeetMeOutside 2 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your friend passing. Really puts everything in perspective. Enjoy the simple things in life. Be strong brother.Peace
@jaycreature3893 2 ай бұрын
Dang it! I was enjoying this video then ya got me! Sorry to hear about your friends passing. That sucks. My best friend passed away suddenly and I still think about it often. It never goes away. Good job still going on the hike. There’s some banging views to be had with some minor route changes. There’s a cheat bushwhack that cuts off some mileage and takes you two the first plane wreck. Heading UP the hurricane ledge side will get you some great views. Heading down the east side will get the second plane wreck and another crazy good overlook. I COULD ALMOST TASTE THOSE BUGS DURING SNACK TIME ! Great job on the video. I liked the flexing foot bridge shot. :)
@Happenchance99 2 ай бұрын
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Thanks for sharing your hike.
@DeepStateYuri 2 ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss dude. In terms of views if you would have kept going there's a really nice view called hurricane ledge. There's also supposed to be an airplane crash on top there but I could not find it when I went. Good to see you back out in the Catskills.
@Matthew_80 2 ай бұрын
New sub here caps. Thanks for sharing your story and adventures with us.