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@KhurshidsChannel 27 күн бұрын
Beautiful views. Great video. Subd & 👍8
@michellebentley7159 27 күн бұрын
Thank you!😊
@bartrice8278 16 күн бұрын
Very amazing country! I’ll be in the Chicago Basin this coming week! So looking forward to it! Great video!
@michellebentley7159 16 күн бұрын
@@bartrice8278 have a great time! I love Chicago Basin! Can’t wait to get back!
@user-st4ne2nr9m 28 күн бұрын
Even if i wanted to still i cant ? … this is my backyard… beautiful work … Colorado is a Beautiful state ! Thanks
@michellebentley7159 27 күн бұрын
I know not everyone can get out and personally experience some of these remote places, so I’m happy to share what I can. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Colorado is a beautiful state! Thanks for watching!😊
@RealDavidN 28 күн бұрын
I know all these places well, having hiked there many years ago. Wonderful to see them again. Thanks!
@michellebentley7159 27 күн бұрын
It’s such a beautiful part of the country! I’m glad you enjoyed it and had a chance to reminisce on your own adventures! 😊
@travelwithus2there198 Ай бұрын
Very neat, thanks for sharing,…our 30 year old son is on the same this weekend with some friends
@michellebentley7159 29 күн бұрын
That is great! I’m sure they’ll love it!
@DJMoore-001 Ай бұрын
Awesome. I bet there is some great Elk hunting up in there. Looks like a blast, And making memories with your daughter. Can't beat that.
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
We saw signs of elk, but no elk this trip. We did see quite a few mule deer though.
@DJMoore-001 Ай бұрын
@@michellebentley7159 Nice, You have the perfect workout for the CDT.
@gavintweedie9210 Ай бұрын
What time of year was this? Just wondering about the creek height. I’m thinking it should be able to be crossed soon.
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
This was early July, but I was able to cross the creek at that same place 2 weeks earlier in mid June. At that point, it was just barely doable. I’m 5’8” and the water was above my waist and flowing fast from snowmelt. This time, the water was at least 2 feet higher from recent heavy rain runoff. It really just depends on snow levels and rain.
@gavintweedie9210 Ай бұрын
@@michellebentley7159 Thanks. Looks like a great trip. I’ve been to those areas a few times and the solitude is awesome, I bet the river height kept the crowds down. That’s a lot of mileage for each day and some rough terrain/elevation.
@DJMoore-001 Ай бұрын
This might be a dumb question but, Is the CDT over lapping Waterton Vly Trail? I have been trying to map the CDT and been looking for sections to check out. I know where it is for the Collegates but not from NM to Pagosa. I like your videos.
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
Not a dumb question at all! I’m not familiar with the Waterton Valley Trail, but I use two apps that are great resources for the CDT: FarOut (purchase required of the CDT maps) and Gaia. Thanks for watching! I’m looking forward to thru hiking the entire CDT starting May 2025!
@DJMoore-001 Ай бұрын
@@michellebentley7159 Awesome, I will have to watch, The CDT is my favorite trail to watch, I guess cause it is in Colorado. I have onX maps and it shows every hiking trail. I have to pay for it as well. Thank You. I did find out that the CDT and Waterton Vly Trail are the same.
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
@@DJMoore-001oh good. OnX is great, too.
@kerrielizabeth4704 Ай бұрын
Wow times a trillion.. the view and your adventure and I can just imagine through listening to what you were going through.. yikes… you’re amazing!
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!❤ It was a bit more excitement than I had planned for!
@AnnetteKovar Ай бұрын
Love your videos so very much! Thank you! You are extraordinary!
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@raktoda707 Ай бұрын
Alive and wise...surviving.
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
Survival is definitely good😊
@cjjt66 Ай бұрын
You made the right decision. No use endangering yourself. Your footage is excellent. Your self-talk/narration is excellent. Keep up the good work & be safe!
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
Thank you! I will!😊
@conniewood7787 Ай бұрын
Is the 2025 hike solo also? Because wow!? How do u pack for something that long & far!??
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
Yes, ma’am. I will only be out for 3-8 days at a time and then resupply while on trail (either at a store or from a box I’ll have Steve mail me). I’ll carry all the same equipment as I did for this section. I’ll literally be wearing the same clothes for the entire hike and wash them when I get to towns.
@deboraht.scottapartmentlocator Ай бұрын
GORGEOUS views!!!❤
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
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@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 Ай бұрын
Good decision to bail out ! I wish you could’ve made the rest of the hike. Once everything gets wet, you need to make good decisions fast, and it’s good to see that you did make a good decision! Hope you have better times next time!
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
Yeah. I hated to do it, but I never had sun long enough to dry anything out. I’ll be back to finish it off though!
@deboraht.scottapartmentlocator Ай бұрын
WOW!!!! 95 miles… IMPRESSIVE!🎉
@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 Ай бұрын
A couple of rain days in a row starts to take the fun out of a hike if you let it. Looks like you kept your spirits up and had a good time. Even with all the clouds, the Weminuche is still beautiful. I’ll be headed there in a few weeks. Nice job! That’s a part of the area I’ve been interested in hiking sometime.
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
It’s such a beautiful area! Enjoy your time here! Stay safe!
@laurenwarren9434 Ай бұрын
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@deboraht.scottapartmentlocator Ай бұрын
WOW!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL but it looked treacherous!!😮
@michellebentley7159 Ай бұрын
It was a bit intense…and cold!
@s.w.backcountry3982 2 ай бұрын
Dang, huge. Nice work. Thanks for posting your adventure. Looking for the other days now.
@michellebentley7159 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was a big day! I think you’d really enjoy Day 2…it was epic! 🏔️
@brockgan8941 2 ай бұрын
Thank you SO much for making this video Michelle, I'm hopefully going to be following this route this July. I want to ask how safe you felt going up and particularly down the ridge after half moon lake. I'm a beginner backpacking and have never done terrain that rocky and steep before so just trying to see if this is something that should be left to advanced backpackers only.
@michellebentley7159 2 ай бұрын
I think you could do it. The route finding is a little tricky on the Moon Lake side due to all the willow trees, but just take your time. The terrain is steep and rocky on the Rock Lake side, but there is a fairly defined trail to follow. Just plan your hike to give yourself plenty of time to not feel rushed. You don’t want to get caught up on that pass in the typical afternoon thunderstorm. That was my first time backpacking alone or on that type of cross country terrain. It was challenging, but I never felt unsafe. It is definitely worth the effort!
@michellebentley7159 2 ай бұрын
Also, if you find a pair of Tifosi sunglasses, let me know😜. I lost them somewhere on the way up from Moon Lake!
@stephanprotzen6030 5 ай бұрын
Nice video. You owe it to your self to try Farm to Summit meals. No affiliation, just so much better. Made in Durango.
@michellebentley7159 5 ай бұрын
I will definitely check them out! Thanks!
@Grandpa_Boxer 6 ай бұрын
You are a brave lady!!!
@michellebentley7159 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!😊
@cjjt66 6 ай бұрын
Excellent footage. The music was overwhelming--too much & too loud. I would have rather like to hear the silence & your thoughts & observations. Keep up the good work!
@michellebentley7159 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I agree with you about the music. That was one of my 1st videos.
@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 6 ай бұрын
What an incredible view!!! I don’t think I would’ve ever given that Trail any consideration, being that it’s just an in/out hike. But, wow , what an awesome look at emerald lake. Thanks for sharing!!
@michellebentley7159 6 ай бұрын
It does have some spectacular views. On a different day, I actually scrambled down to Dollar Lake. It is full of trout!
@ericcomp7032 6 ай бұрын
The creek crossing adds just enough spice for a full-blown adventure. Thanks for sharing 😊
@michellebentley7159 6 ай бұрын
It did add an extra element of excitement!
@ericcomp7032 6 ай бұрын
Colorful Colorado. Thanks for sharing 😊
@michellebentley7159 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cjjt66 6 ай бұрын
Wicked stream crossing. Strong current. You 2 did a great job. Pretty intense expedition for a first-timer. Great job! Great footage & commentary. Keep up the good work.
@michellebentley7159 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was a little intimidating…especially watching my daughter cross! I’m looking forward to more adventures this summer!😊
@cjjt66 6 ай бұрын
Impressive day! You really did a lot. Better exposition on this day. I liked it. Footage was amazing. When we went up & over the Divide from Twin Lakes to Rock Lake, the willows were very wet & very dense. It was like taking a shower. But the views were epic. Keep up the good work!!
@michellebentley7159 6 ай бұрын
Ha! The willows are my nemesis. They “stole” my favorite pair of sunglasses that day. I’m glad they were dry rather than having a car wash experience like you experienced! I still loved it though…all part of the adventure!
@cjjt66 6 ай бұрын
Beast of a day! You should be proud of your efforts. Footage was excellent. Commentary good. I really like that you added no music--I like the backcountry for the quiet. Critique: you could add a little more exposition, whether that is during the hike or adding text (labels) in post-production. Excellent that you keep the camera, on the main, focused on the scenery and not on you. Great job. Keep up the good work!
@michellebentley7159 6 ай бұрын
Definitely a long day! Thank you for the tips. I’ll try to incorporate that in my future videos.😊
@ericcomp7032 7 ай бұрын
Just fantastic 👏 The most exciting day I've seen filmed in the Wem since Cocanato did it. Very courageous off trail navigation. The moose! The views from the passes! You've inspired me. New sub here.
@michellebentley7159 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was an adventure! It’s such a beautiful place❤ I felt so lucky to see the moose!!🫎
@peterdel3307 7 ай бұрын
Hello Michelle the scenery around is absolutely beautiful the views are amazing and the running creek waters just sound so good , very peaceful place great to take a hike and enjoy the scenic landscapes nature has a way of relaxing people and totally imoressing us very enjoyable watching nicely filmed and presented best wishes new friend saw you in Amelia Harrison comments and followed you back here stay safe and well happy travels 💙
@michellebentley7159 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I loved Amelia’s CDT videos! She does a great job of showing the trail and has such a great personality.
@williamearl546 9 ай бұрын
What time of year were u there
@michellebentley7159 8 ай бұрын
I did this hike in late July.
@BrianWolftop 10 ай бұрын
Awesome video i hiked therr long ago. Thanks for sharing and I hit subscribe
@michellebentley7159 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! It is such a beautiful area! I’m looking forward to exploring it more😊
@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 10 ай бұрын
My son and I are headed to Colorado next week to do this same route, except we plan to camp in Chicago basin and attempt a couple of the 14ers while there. Looks like you had a great time !👍
@michellebentley7159 10 ай бұрын
That will be an awesome hike! My husband and I climbed Windom Peak a couple of summers ago. We didn’t get to climb the others due to the weather, but I loved Chicago Basin!
@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 11 ай бұрын
Hey …. Great job at getting to moon lake in one day!! My daughter and I were just there a few weeks ago. We are from Indiana and the elevation was a bit much for Joanna to handle. It took us a quite a bit longer to hike to the lake. Nice video! 👍
@michellebentley7159 11 ай бұрын
I was surprised how challenging that last section of trail was between Emerald Lake and Moon Lake…I started rethinking my plan to do it in one day😂 My campsite at Moon Lake made it worth the effort though! I’m so glad y’all got to experience that area!
@zayne4183 11 ай бұрын
"Promo sm" 🎶
@hikesome Жыл бұрын
The scenery out there is breathtaking. Beautiful hike and wonderful filming Michelle! Another fantastic adventure
@ervinslens Жыл бұрын
Super adventure! Great film and atmosphere of this amazing trail. I like the fact that you were very descriptive of the hike.👌
@michellebentley7159 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ervinslens Жыл бұрын
This looks brilliant, absolutely stunning work my friend!
@michellebentley7159 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was such a great experience!
@hikesome Жыл бұрын
Wow what an incredible adventure Michelle! Fantastic scenery and beautiful views. Amazing upload!
@michellebentley7159 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was an awesome experience! The Weminuche Wilderness has it all😊
@GlowingOlderandHealthier Жыл бұрын
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing your trek!
@conniewood7787 2 жыл бұрын
So glad we have you both taking us virtually outdoors!! I can smell the mountain air.. hear the sounds of nature!! Love it so muchhh!! Thanks guys!! xoxo
@kmcgoeshiking27 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your hike!! Absolutely beautiful!!
@michellebentley7159 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was indescribable!
@christinahikesandstuff9532 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey! Sooo much rain ugh. You all are so patient and full of perseverance. Congratulations!
@michellebentley7159 2 жыл бұрын
It was quite a bit rainier than we bargained for…but still so incredibly beautiful!💜
@conniewood7787 2 жыл бұрын
So much peace and beauty! Thank you for sharing y'alls excursions with us!! What a blessing!
@GlowingOlderandHealthier 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us on your journey 🙃