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@bayoubear_brown 2 күн бұрын
Nice loop, looks like my winter loop that included Mays Peak ( when it was open), Buckhorn, and Capt. Jacks. My morning today was Seven Bridges to Kineo then down Capt. Jacks and Buckhorn to High Drive. You can have so much fun create so many paths through the foothills.
@DavidonEarth Күн бұрын
Yes! It's a great area to make it anything you want. Easy, tough, long, short... add some technical challenges... whatever... any time if year. Thanks for the comment - and thanks for watching!
@bayoubear_brown Күн бұрын
@@DavidonEarth really like the channel, I'll say hi if I see you out there.
@DrJohn493 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video post card from the Colorado Springs area. Liked the map at the end! Keeping me excited about getting on the road to Colorado in another few weeks.
@DavidonEarth 2 күн бұрын
When I get back from MI in a few weeks we'll connect to firm up plans.
@DrJohn493 2 күн бұрын
@@DavidonEarth 👍Safe travels to MI!
@tangenttrails 3 күн бұрын
Invigorating morning!
@LMay64 3 күн бұрын
Beautiful route.
@DavidonEarth 3 күн бұрын
Indeed. Great little morning burner... with nice views. Thanks for watching!
@DavidonEarth 3 күн бұрын
@desertsolitaire494 Nice. Ya, I did Dixon a few years back and I recall one trickle of a water source early in the year. This area has a lot of trails. If you go early enough, you'll avoid the crowds... week days are better if you want some solidude - like most local trails. Thanks for watching.
@ericjenkins2737 3 күн бұрын
These are my backyard trails (my house is in Skyway) so I know every nook and cranny of this route and have run it countless times, one of my absolute favorite post-work routes. If you’re ever interested in joining my for Kineo and Seven Bridges shoot me a message…that’s another favorite with one of the most overlooked views around. I’ve done Kineo at least 20 times and have seen someone there exactly once.
@DavidonEarth 2 күн бұрын
@@ericjenkins2737 yes. Kineo is a great destination - great views of Jones Park and surrounding area. I used to train on a loop up there (7-bridges, Kineo, Captain Jacks) when I was getting ready for a longer thru hike. Great mix: distance, ele, minor technical.
@WallowaHikes 6 күн бұрын
We keep going until we get there. Thats what we do... Love that
@DavidonEarth 5 күн бұрын
The alternative is far less desireable..desirable... haha
@flutingaround 8 күн бұрын
I just picked up 3 pairs of Silverlights ankle height. With a 10% introductory discount, and free shipping, it was only $60 USD. If they don't work out for backpacking, they should make an excellent travel sock.
@DavidonEarth 7 күн бұрын
Glad you took advantage of the discount!! Hope they work out for you. Love mine! And thanks for watching!
@jannamozdzer4100 8 күн бұрын
Stunning! ❤
@DrJohn493 9 күн бұрын
Absolutely love it... the scenery, the editing style and the accompanying music.
@marktullis1175 9 күн бұрын
Very nice 😊
@jackvoss5841 12 күн бұрын
Does tubing on the handles melt any when the pot is hung over the fire? Courtesy of Half Vast Flying 4:06
@DavidonEarth 12 күн бұрын
It seems the silicone tubing doesn't hold up when exposed to flames. Based on my alcohol stove test, it likely won't do well on open flames (e.g., over a wood camp fire.) Thanks for watching!
@Orandu 12 күн бұрын
Exactly what I needed.
@Obi-Wan_Pierogi 12 күн бұрын
Very clever idea. My eldest daughter had this silicone face scrubber that she didn't want/use. I use that as my pot scrubber and pot holder
@DavidonEarth 12 күн бұрын
Reuse/repurpose! Love it!
@adventurewithbernie 14 күн бұрын
First time viewer of yours David, I was really impressed by this video. Thank you. I do something every day and it is vital, but I do need to make some changes 🙏
@DavidonEarth 14 күн бұрын
Oh... I think we all need some changes... 😁 - present company included. Great that you are active every day... that's sometimes the hardest discipline to maintain. Thanks for watching!
@adventurewithbernie 14 күн бұрын
@@DavidonEarth My discipline is often work induced, but I love it 🤠 You are welcome, and all the best.
@bigchief4044 15 күн бұрын
I just bring full size oven mitts. It can be used for multiple things like a pillow, gloves for cold hands, a sit pad, light boxing or even a fifi.
@DavidonEarth 15 күн бұрын
Thanks! I also found a fire retardant bandana that works pretty good. It's basically: use whatever you don't mind risking burning.
@tangenttrails 15 күн бұрын
Best mod I’ve seen for pot handles.
@DrJohn493 15 күн бұрын
Nice mod! You'd make a good product tester for DotT.
@janeynget3059 19 күн бұрын
David, glad to hear you’re now cancer free and healthy. Health is wealth. I have always been fit and healthy until a month or so ago I felt out of breath when walking and talking. This is due to lack of exercise for about a year. I am back to hiking with a goal of 2 hikes a week and 7+ miles each time. I have done about 8 hikes now and I am starting to feel better.
@DavidonEarth 18 күн бұрын
That's going!!
@TheHeroVincent 19 күн бұрын
Great video! I think I might pick up one of the smaller Joby Gorillapods as I just need one for my smart phone and I enjoy the versatility of it.
@Dante07cid 21 күн бұрын
Envious my friend. Perfect location 🙏🏕🏔
@tangenttrails 21 күн бұрын
Nice! One month. One month and I’ll be smelling the pines, listening to the breeze through the Aspens and breathing in that beautiful mountain air!
@DavidonEarth 21 күн бұрын
Hope you knee recovery is going well!
@tangenttrails 21 күн бұрын
@@DavidonEarth Very well. Thank you!
@DrJohn493 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for all that great Spring scenery from the Colorado Rockies. Here, the bugs are out and the heat is on. Late July can't get here soon enough.
@dzjc01 22 күн бұрын
Nice video! Did you camp at one of the designated camp sites near the river? Or futher up?
@DavidonEarth 22 күн бұрын
Thanks! I was about a mile or so from the TH. I'm sure it wasn't "designated", but it was definitely used for camping - near the creek.
@dzjc01 22 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@DrJohn493 23 күн бұрын
Something about this series calls to mind the expression "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" 😜🤔. Enjoyed the vicarious experience! More drone shots pls!
@DavidonEarth 23 күн бұрын
Indeed. Arizona can be one harsh, unforgiving place.
@DrJohn493 23 күн бұрын
Everything along that trail looks like it's ready to reach out and poke you, prick you, or cut you 😁😉. But the distant views are breathtaking!
@DavidonEarth 23 күн бұрын
Yes. Stay on trail... there's really no other rational option. Hats off to the people who first groomed these trails!
@kdboyle7673 27 күн бұрын
Really like the small knife. I have a leatherman style tool and use the knife and scissors the most, but having build in tweezers is nice. I always pack tweezers :)
@kdboyle7673 27 күн бұрын
Very interesting video. I’ve read pros and cons and I know you’ll call it like you see it.
@DavidonEarth 26 күн бұрын
The thing about solar power on hikes is that it's not a universal binary decision that can be applied to every hike. It's not always great. Sometimes it is. On this hike it was the perfect setup. Appreciate your comment- thanks for watching!
@kdboyle7673 25 күн бұрын
@@DavidonEarth that was the take away, and you made it very clear that it worked great for this type of hike. That’s why I enjoy your videos!
@DrJohn493 27 күн бұрын
Getting caught up in reverse order. I really like my Leatherman Micro I started carrying a few years ago in place of a traditional pocket knife.
@DavidonEarth 27 күн бұрын
Love Leatherman tools. I carried one for years when I was in the military. Plus, a 25 year warranty! Hard to go wrong with that.
@TBland-ir8kl 27 күн бұрын
Are you full-time?
@DavidonEarth 27 күн бұрын
I'm still full time employed at my 9-5... but it's my last year, as I'm transitioning to full time retirement next year.
@larrymusick Ай бұрын
Great advice. Thanks!
@penelopescott6237 Ай бұрын
wondered if I should try Silverlight. Thank you for helping me decide to try them.
@adriennewedel3791 Ай бұрын
Awesome! My folks went up there 50 yrs ago and he still talks about the beauty of this place. My husband n I are planning to go this summer.
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Enjoy!!
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
I like that relaxing lounge music and the, “Big deal?… But when it needs to be.” I just picked up a small 30 ml bottle for my unscented Dr. Brooner’s for the CT. That’s some good soap!
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Hey thanks! Love me some smooooth jazz (said in a very low voice... haha). I've had that bottle of Dr Broners for a few years now. Don't need much. Agree, good stuff.
@alyssalabrie8419 Ай бұрын
David I cannot express the love of your videos enough you have encouraged me to really get out there! thank you keep it up!!
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Wow - thanks! I appreciate the kind comments! Stay strong and keep being good to yourself!
@surlycyclingrag3347 Ай бұрын
thank you for not telling what to buy instead you teach me what to buy. I use a pedalcell to charge my phone it’s about 30 miles to recharge Up hill Down hill or Headwinds works great just got to work for it.
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Perfect!
@kdboyle7673 Ай бұрын
Enjoying this series!!
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Andy-ku3jy Ай бұрын
Hey David - you done, or planning any long distance thru hikes PCT etc ?
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Hey Andy - I hiked the CO Trail in 2018 and I've been section hiking the Arizona trail the past few years. Anything more than a couple hundred miles hasn't fit my circumstances these past few years - but starting next year, maybe... we'll see. Thanks for watching!
@tomnoyb8301 Ай бұрын
Out West solar is a must-have. Single-panel facing up. Sewed-in loops on the pack to ensure facing-up. The smaller Lixada was plenty of juice in open areas, but it did warp due to being all black. Never failed, despite warping. Going with the slightly larger (white) Lixada this year, due to being in more trees. Found the key to making solar work reliably is the USB-c "PD" function of the battery-bank. PD negotiates maximum power into Nitecore battery-bank at all times, regardless how much (or little) sun is available. Velcro battery bank to Lixada and charge devices from the bank at night. That way, the solar/bank system remains a single unit all day long, so cabling isn't an issue while hiking.
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
Good to know. I’ve dabbled with a solar panel on hikes here in Texas with mixed results. Mostly positive.
@nolanhelmstetter Ай бұрын
What type of cordage do you use?
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
This is a 2.4mm cord. 275lb test... so, plenty strong enough for any tent/tarp use. Here's a link: alnk.to/c07GYsd
@jsallen1979 Ай бұрын
Great video! I am going to be in the UP in a few weeks and was wondering if you would recommend a particular segment of the NCT from your trip? I only have time for a day or two of section hiking, so looking to hit the best stuff.
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
The section going west from Victoria Damn has some great views from the escarpments. And thanks for watching!
@jorjastonej Ай бұрын
Congratulations on your 2024 section hike!!
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
Well, thanks a bunch, David! I sure have enjoyed following along. I hope you’re having a great weekend!
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Thanks for coming along! And, yes... it's all about the grandkids today - pizza, cake, games... and playing with the chickens!!
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
@@DavidonEarth Fun, fun!
@SeanStarkeyCO Ай бұрын
I bought one using your code. I hope you get a some money for my purchase using your code!
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
It's just a tiny affiliate kickback... hope you enjoy it. Thanks!
@SeanStarkeyCO Ай бұрын
David, thanks for sharing your trip! I really enjoyed the format you presented it day by day. It was a pleasure having the next day pop up in my feed to view.
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Hey, Thanks for coming along, Sean!
@NickOutside Ай бұрын
How did you film this? It almost looks like you have a drone following you
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Ya, it's black magic... haha. It's my Hover X1 Drone. Very light weight - no controller - quick and easy couple button setup. I did a video on it last fall.
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
You know it’s going good when you lose track of the day. lol. Desert wildflowers are awesome to witness. Keep on moving!✌️
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
True. The real test is to recall your computer password. As soon as you forget that, the adventure begins. Haha Yes! The timing was great for the desert bloom!
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
@@DavidonEarth 😄
@desert-walker Ай бұрын
I’m actually going there today probably not that far
@DrJohn493 Ай бұрын
Is there anything along this trail that doesn't stick you or bite you? That is if you don't get burned by the sun first? 😉 Amazing landscape!
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
That's the 'hate' part of the love-hate relationship I have with this trail. Unique, beautiful place that wants desperately to hurt me.
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
I’m curious David. How are you managing your food with the desert varmints on these sections of the AZ? The southern sections also reminds me of the desert trips I do in west Texas and even with bears we had to just sleep with our food bags due to the lack of trees.
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
Well, these are times when there's no other option but to break the rules... in a calculated way. I use "odor proof" bags in a well sealed stuff sack and sleep with my food (GASP!) inside my buttoned up tent. No bears here. Coyotes are too skittish to tear into a tent where a human is - obviously some very rare exceptions (like with all animal behavior). It's important to keep a deterant barrier or two to keep rodents and other crawly things away. But, without trees and bears, reducing odors and creating a barrier (which is why David doesn't cowboy camp) I found is a pretty good method. I've also had times above treeline in the mountains, where there are bears, that I either slept with my food or I tied a ur sack around some big rocks. In these cases, just like you have, we need to do the best we can in any given circumstance with some good knowledge about animal behavior.
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
@@DavidonEarth Yes. I’ve never had issues with coyotes. I feel you’ve hit on a good point. Knowledge of animal behavior. I’m a planning nerd and find it very useful and somewhat calming, to do the research on what critters one is likely to deal with along a planned hike and their behaviors. I’ve hiked before using a bear canister in Colorado for above tree line use but I’ve settled on the Ursack/Opsack option for the CT and do my best to avoid high use areas to camp. It’ll be my first time to use an Ursack in Colorado.
@DavidonEarth Ай бұрын
@@tangenttrails haha... I'm the same way. A thousand years ago, when I was in the Air Force doing clandestine training in AZ, I learned all about the critters out there and how to avoid a bad day. Came in handy. Your Plan for the CT is right on.
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
@@DavidonEarth ✅