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@antifragileLiving 11 күн бұрын
Great video footage. Very impressive run as well. Thanks for sharing!
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 10 күн бұрын
@@antifragileLiving thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
@chadbalen 28 күн бұрын
I always enjoy seeing the contrast in how you guys would have all your coats on and I would be just wearing a single layer as if it's summer. As well, the story I wouldn't tell on camera was really funny. What happened was I was in...
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 28 күн бұрын
You should have made a video about that story 😉
@matthiasschnapka9180 Ай бұрын
I will do the exact same Hike, but other way around and starting in Akureyri in the 3rd week of September and reaching Skogar hopefully around 7th or 8th of October. I cant wait to start. Will be a lot of fun. But I have to carry all my food for the whole trip, cause all huts will be closed ( maybe Landmannalaugar will be still open, when I`m lucky )....so it will be a bit of a workout. And there will be more or less no chances to get a Lift. So I reduced my every day hiking distance down to only 12miles. Greets from Germany
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Good luck @@matthiasschnapka9180! I hope it goes well for you. Stay safe! 👍
@matthiasschnapka9180 Ай бұрын
@@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Many Thanks....but I guess it will. I`m hiking the Icelandic Highlands since more then 3 Decades and the last Trip was a Solo Snowshoeing Hike from Skogar to Hrauneyjar Mountainhotel what is 20miles north of Landmannalaugar alongside the F26. Took me nearly 13 days, because of a Monster Shitload of Snow partially nearly 20 feet high and total Whiteouts on Fimmvorduhals and near Hrapntinnusker.........and with Snowshoes you will get so much slower. But it was damn fun.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
@matthiasschnapka9180, that sounds epic, I wish I could join you! 🤙
@matthiasschnapka9180 Ай бұрын
@@MiguelGomezMountainRunner By the way.....where exactly was this photo made......it looks a bit like the Porisvatn right away at the beginning of the F26, shortly after the tarmac road ended and the Gravel Section of the F26 started....also because the Mountain Road is so near by the Lake Shore......and only the Porisvatn will come that close to the Trackroad. And of course also this insane milky blue colour of the Water.....this is very typical for the Porisvatn. Am I right with my guessing
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
@@matthiasschnapka9180 yes, I’m pretty sure that’s exactly where I took it, heading north. Good eye!
@navbasi2676 Ай бұрын
Excellent video. Traveled Montreal Doha to Cape Town earlier this year on Q suite as a surprise to my father for an African Safari. Amazing trip. Lounge experience in Doha was first class. Had a shower at the lounge. Now surprising both my parents on Q suites Seattle to Doha to Amritsar this fall. Did a city tour in Doha for a longer layover which I thought was worth the time and money. They speed you through immigration if you are part of the tour group. Highly recommended for those with longer layovers.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Sounds like a great trip. Honestly, I enjoyed the Al Mourjan lounge more than the flight itself. 20 years ago I spent a few days in Doha for a trade show and really enjoyed the city. I’m sure there’s a lot more to see now.
@domenicclohessy9684 Ай бұрын
Hey guys...what were the start & finish dates of your trek...???
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Hi @@domenicclohessy9684 , we were on the trail March 17 - April 1.
@laplacesdemon8140 Ай бұрын
good one,keep it up
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 😁
@mauriciojimenezmuñoznarvaezrol Ай бұрын
Great video tks! Wich date did you visit? Is it possible to do tat hike in february?
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Hi Mauricio, I did this hike in January, so I think Feb would be fine. But make sure to take at least a basic avalanche course so you know how to judge terrain and weather. Also, it’s safer to go with at least one partner, with everyone carrying an avalanche beacon and a small metal snow shovel. 👍
@Smashycrashy Ай бұрын
Pro tip, call the taxi to pick you up at the hotel, it is 24/7. It will drop you off at the trailhead. When you top out at BA trailhead, head to the BA lodge (if cold) and you can call the taxi for a return. It is very quick and affordable. In the winter months it is rarely busy.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Excellent info! 👍
@Qui-GonJohn Ай бұрын
Hey Miguel, just wondering how many kilos you were trekking with?
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
@@Qui-GonJohn my base weight, including a Zpacks duplex, Thermarest XTherm, 0F down quilt, electronics, and lots of warm clothing was around 9 kg, so with food and water it was at most 11-12 kg (about 25 lbs). I think a lot of people overpack and get their packs up to 15-20 kg, which is a lot at that altitude.
@Qui-GonJohn Ай бұрын
Came across your channel the today while looking for videos about Qatar flights into Kathmandu. Yes it's a nostalgia thing as flew there to do the Annapurna trek in 2016. Anyway great video. Subscribed with pleasure. Looking forward to seeing your EBC trek video
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Thanks @@Qui-GonJohn, I hope to do the Annapurna circuit someday. How did you like it?
@nealj1894 Ай бұрын
Love it Miguel! So great to see J all grown up! Love the channel, like I'm there with you.... except without all the walking - keep up the good work
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Hey Neal! Always good to hear from you. I was really proud of him, and it was really transformative for him. Email me, let’s have lunch sometime. 👍
@Niall1887 Ай бұрын
I wanted to binge through the rest of the videos in this series and realised this was only posted 23 hours ago. 😀I look forward to the rest. Have a nice trip.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I hope to get the next episode out soon. 👍
@olyvoyl9382 Ай бұрын
I always enjoy your videos. So many treks. So many adventures
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Thanks! Yea, this was a great trip, culturally rich, full of adventure! 👍
@woodywoodverchecker Ай бұрын
First!
@elleneunkyunglee4721 Ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for sharing the experience. The tour price has been doubled now. How did you book the tour? Did you book online on their website? Did you book in person? Did you book it through a hotel?
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Ай бұрын
Hi Ellen, thanks for watching the video! I booked this tour directly through the Hielo Y Aventura website at hieloyaventura.com. It’s the Safari Azul tour, and yes I notice they now want to charge over $300 USD (“official” rate of 911 ARS to USD) for that tour…outrageous! 🤯 You might be able to get a slight discount if you exchange US $100 bills locally to get the “blue” rate (currently 1400 ARS to 1 USD). But you’ll have to bring a lot of cash into the country and then exchange it at a local store (unofficially).
@michaelparsival233 2 ай бұрын
What a beautiful video! In three years, I want to walk from the lighthouse in Vik to the lighthouse in Hraunhafnartangi. Can you tell me when you made this trip? Which month? What tent did you use? Kind regards, Michael
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
We ran into a solo hiker going opposite our direction (North to South) who was doing just that. He said it was spectacular, but you really need to pay attention to water sources in the north. The interior of the country is very dry and can have long stretches without water sources. We used a Black Diamond I-Tent. It’s a bit heavy (5 lbs) and not very spacious, but fully waterproof and dust proof if fully zipped up. I would avoid an ultralight tent with a lot of ventilation as the winds will blow rain and/or dust into your tent. In some places, you’ll get very wet, in other places you’ll be covered with dust by morning.
@michaelparsival233 2 ай бұрын
@@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Thank you for your response. That's correct, I have been in contact with several people who have already done this hike. They brought water for several days. Can you also tell me when, which month, you made this trip?
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
@michaelparsival233 we left Skogar July 23 and arrived in Akureyri Aug. 5.
@michaelparsival233 2 ай бұрын
@@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Thanks. I think I want to go at the end of June. I hope to avoid the crowds. Part 2 of your adventure is truly amazing. It is the reason for me to head in that direction as well. The deserted and empty landscape. Love it!
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
@@michaelparsival233 excellent! It really is an amazing, primordial landscape. Have a great trip! 👍
@RoxyrollersBC 2 ай бұрын
Your buddy Doug … what can I say ? I will leave it at that. If someone invited me on a free lounge tour after a gruelling 14 hour flight, I would be relieved
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
Well, I think he was just tired. 😂
@samt.1369 2 ай бұрын
Awesome father and son time! 👍🏽 I will return in Iceland this July and redo the Laugavevur trail. 1st time was in 2018 but I didn't have a drone and my action camera was faulty. I will also bring my bike and cycle other parts of Iceland.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
It really was great to spend that time with him. Sounds like a great trip! I really wish I’d had a Mini 4 Pro. My Air 2s was pretty heavy. 😅
@sarikgautam94 2 ай бұрын
Welcome to Nepal, and I hope you have a great time here. Please add a Basecamp video, too.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! EBC videos coming soon!
@itinerant0 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant halfway-around-the-world vlog! P.S. Gone are the days of plentiful QR award tickets for 85K miles on Alaska.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
Yea, unfortunately all the bloggers and points enthusiasts have gotten the word out and now the sweet spot is ruined 😂 Seriously though, I have been seeing SEA-DOH availability directly on Qatar Airways pretty far in advance, and Avios are much easier to transfer into than Alaska. 😉
@itinerant0 2 ай бұрын
@@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Likewise, I've had tremendous success with Avios redemptions to/from IAH and DFW. Thank you for sharing the Al Safwa quirk re: award J tickets booked through partner airlines. When the opportunity presents itself, I can't resist lounge-hopping layovers.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely, and I would say the Al Mourjan lounge was the highlight of the flight.
@itinerant0 2 ай бұрын
@@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Without a doubt. Lounge lizards at DOH have zero reason to look beyond Al Mourjan (AM) and Al Safwa (AS). AM Garden is my haunt.
@MarkGarciaOliver 2 ай бұрын
Hola Miguel! Mark here, the Argentinian family that shared sausages and Oreo with you and Joaquin. Enjoyed watching your video. Hope you guys are well, regards from London
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
Wow, so good to hear from you! I hope you and your family are doing well. Again, we’re so appreciative of you sharing your food with us on our trip. It was such a great treat. 👍
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
BTW, how was the rest of your trip?
@MarkGarciaOliver 2 ай бұрын
The trip was amazing, to the point that we are considering doing it again in 2025 now that we are more confident with Iceland's F-roads. For 2027, we are thinking of shipping our van to Argentina to drive along the Andes. Where is your next adventure taking you?
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 2 ай бұрын
That sounds awesome! I can’t imagine how expensive it would be to ship your van from the UK to Argentina 😬 So in March, I did the Everest base camp 3 passes trek with two friends (vids coming soon), in July taking the family to Japan, then in Feb 2025 planning on climbing Aconcagua. 🤞
@handrail48 3 ай бұрын
Your video really captured the trail. I did one of the first R2R2R's back in the early 90's, also in about 19 hours. We added some miles on the Tonto to make it an even 50. We went in May so we had much longer daylight. It was in the 20's at 4am at the south rim, six foot snow drifts at the north rim, 90 degrees at Phantom Ranch by late afternoon, and in the 20's again at the south rim at 10pm. Fun.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 3 ай бұрын
Yea, my finers were so cold at the north rim that I could barely hold onto my poles. That trip tought me that even when running, you should never skimp on warm clothing! 🥶
@handrail48 3 ай бұрын
Miguel, your suggestions are spot on. I did one of the first R2R2R's back in the early 90's, also in about 19 hours. We added some miles on the Tonto to make it an even 50. Your preparation, gear, fuel, clothing and training is almost exactly what we did back then. My favorite trail food was a baked potato smothered in butter. We did at least one long hike or run every few weeks, starting at 20 miles and culminating in a couple of 40 milers. Also, we reduced our mileage the last two weeks so we were fully recovered. We went in May and it was in the 20's at 4am at the south rim, six foot snow drifts at the north rim at noon, 90 degrees at Phantom Ranch by late afternoon, and in the 20's again at the south rim at 10pm. Fun. I will offer a suggestion. I don't like the idea of counting on random folks on the trail to report if you haven't come back. They might be helpful in locating your corpse after a search starts the next day, but none of the dozen strangers you talk to is going to notice your failure to return to civilization, much less report it. A better plan is to have a single person who has your itinerary and has agreed to be waiting for you, either in person at the hotel or somewhere by a phone.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 3 ай бұрын
Incredible, sounds like an awesome run! Yea, I kept trying to recruit someone to go with me, but no one was crazy enough ;) I did leave my itinerary and gps tracks with my wife and a good friend in Seattle, but if something had gone wrong, by the time they reported me missing, it probably would have been too late. This was the trip that convinced me to spend the money on an InReach Mini.
@blackibex 3 ай бұрын
Exactly what you would expect from Americans: come to Iceland and complain about them being paranoid. You guys really need to get off of your high horse. This is not your country nor your culture. Have respect for other cultures for once, have a closer look at your country where people REALLY get murdered.
@RobertMcSherry 3 ай бұрын
Curious, as I know nothing of Iceland, are there any trees on your hike, or is it all artic tundra?
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 3 ай бұрын
Hi Robert, there are very few trees throughout Iceland currently. The coastlines have some vegetation, but mostly grass and small shrubs. The interior highlands are very stark, dusty, and surprisingly dry (except near rivers and glaciers). The interior is very primordial and other-worldly. As I understand, the original settlers cut down almost all the birch forests that inhabited the coastal areas to burn and build houses.
@tubrine001 3 ай бұрын
I'm preparing my L-trail trip in July, thank you for showing the details like the shower and I definitely will bring all my foods💸
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 3 ай бұрын
Good luck and have a great trip! 🤙
@ricardosegoviaaliaga8493 4 ай бұрын
Chile 🇨🇱... Patagonia and Atacama desert 😍
@unjarredoutdoors5513 4 ай бұрын
Kick ass. Keep the grind up! I've recently taken on the fastpack rabit hole
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy the adventure 👍
@MariaisabelleNovo 4 ай бұрын
💐✨️🥚✨️💐
@julianbrionesiii2438 5 ай бұрын
how far are you from mt.tunupa ?
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 4 ай бұрын
Hi Julian, Mt. Tunupa is on the north end of the salt flats, so we were about 20 miles away.
@welshlad6427 5 ай бұрын
Great vlog mate. Iceland is a wonderful country like no other 🇮🇸❤️
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 5 ай бұрын
Indeed, the landscape is unique and amazing.
@amyhrenyk70 5 ай бұрын
That's where we stayed in El Calafate as well :)
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 5 ай бұрын
It was a cool place! I really liked it, and it was cheap, too. 👌
@HolyCracker9034 5 ай бұрын
watched the whole video, this channel is so underrated
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I agree 100% 😉
@frassefrazer 5 ай бұрын
Not sure how I ended up here, but I watched the whole video and enjoyed it! I wish you a safe journey!
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 5 ай бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
@KenshoWE 5 ай бұрын
really lucky with father :D happy for ya guys gl hf!
@user-yg6dk9eh8g 5 ай бұрын
sure got a set of trotters!!!
@countryfirstusa9072 6 ай бұрын
You should Make it your permanent home . You look like you fit In .There’s enough illegals in the States
@arturfauth7006 6 ай бұрын
great video! Brazil here
@jdadventures9668 6 ай бұрын
Great information and I'm looking to do the R3 in may. Your preparation information and food information was great and congrats on finishing the R3.
@NicholasTaitMusician 6 ай бұрын
Hey Miguel! I met you on this trip in 2021. We had a late lunch just before Refugio de Viadós (between Parzán and Benasque). A thunderstorm came on in the late afternoon and it hailed. You went north up to the border ridge and slept in a bowl and the next morning I saw you wringing out your socks and looking groggy haha. I went back last year and summited the 3 highest peaks - Monte Perdido, Posets and Aneto. Did the full range coast to coast in 27 days. I used a hyperlite backpack after you introduced me to it. Hoping to make it out to California to do the SHR later this year. Hope you're well man!
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 6 ай бұрын
Hey Nicholas! Yes, I remember all that like it was yesterday. It was great meeting you and having lunch with you, and I’m so glad you were able to get back there and do the whole trail. Good luck in the Sierras! If you’re ever in Seattle, let me know, and we can grab a drink together. 👍
@mariajulitacaro5086 6 ай бұрын
Un espectàculo único!! ❤❤🌺
@Adeyto 6 ай бұрын
Sorry for your drone... I bought a small one more than a year ago and it's still in the box because I didn't have the courage to take it out and try to fly it😢 of course it makes the videos so much more valuable when you have that beautiful high up perspective 😊
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 6 ай бұрын
This was my 3rd crash 🤦♂️. Fortunately, after my first crash, I learned to buy DJI’s replacement insurance. It’s probably saved me over $1k. But yes, I love catching those high aerial views. 👌
@JOHNHSMITH2 7 ай бұрын
How you felt , is how i felt the 1st 5 days of my philippines trip. It was from the 17 hr flight lol
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 7 ай бұрын
Ouch! Yea, travel stress and jet lag can be a killer. 😬
@CRMHeidi 7 ай бұрын
This is a great video, thanks for sharing it! I'm planning to fastpack the O trek in November. Looks like you're a runner as well from your name here. Do you think you could've done the circuit in 6 days if you stayed in the tents they provide and rented sleeping bags?
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 7 ай бұрын
Absolutely! For the most part, the terrain is not very difficult. The only part that could be hazardous is the descent from John Garner pass if you had to do that in rain or subfreezing weather. Just make sure you have shoes with an aggressive tread and sticky rubber (e.g., Vibram). But otherwise, if you’re not carrying a tent, bag, and sleeping pad, and just keep it light in the clothing (not sacrificing safety, should be a piece of cake. Though, I don’t know if they’ll let you do it in only 6 days. The min allowable might be 8 or 9 days. I also recommend staying in at least one of the refuges on the south side of the park. Pricey, but might be nice to get a break and have a hot shower. 😉 Also, you might want to watch Jeff Pelletier’s video. He fast packed the O recently.
@chadbalen 7 ай бұрын
With the exception of the thorns I wish I could've joined you in Argentina
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 7 ай бұрын
Yea, I think you would’ve had a lot of fun. The northern parts were a bit more remote, and the scenery was some of the best I’ve ever seen in the world! 👌
@GodwinIsaac 7 ай бұрын
Hope to make it here someday
@seanjohn4896 7 ай бұрын
What tour company did you use
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 7 ай бұрын
Hi Sean, I went on Hielo Y Aventura’s Safari Azul cruise and trek, which was about $150 with bus transportation to/from my hotel.
@seanjohn4896 7 ай бұрын
@@MiguelGomezMountainRunner will message you on IG
@bernardocarvalho6102 7 ай бұрын
I got the same weather in perito moreno, i had stayed like 10 min in the outside part of the boat to take some photos. This glacier is amazing! But the grey got my heart hahaha.
@olyvoyl9382 7 ай бұрын
Glad to see your new video. I love the samba music. Oh yeah, the iceberg is pretty cool, too. Whoops Glacier.
@MiguelGomezMountainRunner 7 ай бұрын
Yea, that glacier was immense, and it’s only a small part of the Southern Patagonian Icefield, which is about 200 miles long. 🤯