I love Tucson. Nice video captures that experience well and makes me want to go back. Keep an eye out for leopard frogs, a really cool and rare critter!
@slick4135 күн бұрын
I belive cliff jumping is not allowed and they can ban you from future trips so may want to edit that out
@michelemccracken66025 күн бұрын
Love the lakes. Beautiful!!!
@milesandhikes7 күн бұрын
My favorite part of the country!! I love the Eastern Sierra so much. How do you deal with bears? (for safety. Bear spray?) that is the one thing that terrifies me about hiking up there. Awesome video and hike, Jamie! If you could post more often, I am sure your channel would really take off, the footage and narration is so good :) UPDATE: forgot to add, good luck on climbing Mt Whitney! can't wait to see that video
@JamieMcCracken7 күн бұрын
@@milesandhikes Alex! Thank you, bro!! The Sierra range is picture-perfect and one of my favorite places to explore in this country! 🤩 When it comes to bears, I don’t really give them much thought if it’s black bear country. I truly believe it’s mostly a mindset when you’re out there. Black bears eat plants and berries. They’re like snakes in that they don’t really want anything to do with you unless you come into their territory. I carry bear spray most of time for extra safety. But, I did not on this recent trip in the sierras because I had to fly and you cannot carry it or check it so that means I would’ve had to buy it. I took the risk so I didn’t have to spend the $60. But if my gut instinct was scared, I would have. I think the more you’re out there and experience things, the more you realize it’s rare to see one much less get attacked by one. Grizzly country is totally different. ALWAYS HAVE BEAR SPRAY. They don’t want too much to do with us either but if they’re hungry, they do see us as an option. 😁 Keep educating yourself and watch videos! Helps a ton! Truly appreciate the encouragement! I do as much as I can on here and hope to continue to stay consistent and build the channel while also maintaining a full time job. 🙏🏼 I love this stuff so much. Thankful you checked out this video and channel. Hope my comment helps! 💪🏼
@milesandhikes5 күн бұрын
@@JamieMcCracken Thanks so much for taking the time to type such a long answer! Yeah that makes total sense about bears. I think it;s more the fear of encountering one because I never had yet, than anything else. And happy to hear that you're planning on growing the channel. I also have a f/t job so I know how hard it is sometimes (people think it's just shoot and upload when in reality it's like having a 2nd job) But YT is awesome! such a cool plataform, and also to connect with like minded people.
@ervinslens7 күн бұрын
What a brilliant scenery my friend, epic hike! 👌👌
@JamieMcCracken7 күн бұрын
@@ervinslens Ahhhh, thank you, Ervin! Thankful you enjoyed this one! Love, love, love the Sierra range! 😌
@amhudlow9 күн бұрын
nice video! just hiked it this morning, two thumbs up, will go again.
@JamieMcCracken9 күн бұрын
Oh heck yes! This is awesome! Happy you had fun out there this morning. Appreciate you watchin' the video! 😊 More Tennessee hikes coming soon to the channel!
@tammyclifton123714 күн бұрын
This was awesome. I've always wanted to see that area, but no way I would ever have done this, even in my prime. Thanks for taking me along. I enjoyed the climb from my easy chair.
@JamieMcCracken13 күн бұрын
@@tammyclifton1237 Woooo! Thank you, Tammy! It’s a beautiful area and there is a short day hike that’ll give you a base level adventure experience. 😄 Appreciate you watching, even from your chair!
@HungryDuckGaming15 күн бұрын
Hi Jamie this is Jaxson Swiger
@JamieMcCracken13 күн бұрын
@@HungryDuckGaming Hi Jax! Thank you for watching!
@michelemccracken660216 күн бұрын
This made me a little scary and made my stomach turned. Yikes. So proud of you for all these new adventures you have done. Love mom
@JamieMcCracken13 күн бұрын
@@michelemccracken6602 Thank you, Mom! ♥️🙏🏼
@chipwellington117917 күн бұрын
Too humid
@joshhargis542119 күн бұрын
Road 4-wheelers there before it was a park.
@JamieMcCracken18 күн бұрын
@@joshhargis5421 Hahaha! That’s awesome, Josh! Always amazing to think a lot of places in this world were seen by very few before social media came along. Good stuff!
@outtatrex22 күн бұрын
Thanks for showing us somebody who sets up a tent for the first time in his life. Very entertaining.
@JamieMcCracken19 күн бұрын
@@outtatrex You’re welcome! Thank you for watching.
@vtg163228 күн бұрын
thanks for the video! I noticed that you only did about one river crossing while along the deep creek trail, but on alltrails a lot of the reviewers mentioned that there were a good number of river crossings, some of them being pretty deep.
@JamieMcCracken28 күн бұрын
Between Pole Road #55 campsite and Poke Patch #53 campsite, somewhere around there (I forget the exact spot), it was pretty messy. Not sure my video did a good job of explaining it. I didn't have to worry about waist deep water because the water was low and I was able to boulder scramble my way around. But be warned: the trail is extremely washed out and hard to navigate. I would highly recommend calling the ranger station for current conditions around that section. If you go back to the 11:30 mark of the video where I cross that creek ... basically after that until I get on the ridge where I'm talking was a little weird to navigate in general with the wash out so just be careful and have a downloaded map on your phone. 🙏🏼 I will say, this is an amazing backpacking loop so hopefully you can make it past this small section because the rest is spectacular!! Hope this helps! Appreciate you checking out the video! 😊
@vtg163227 күн бұрын
@@JamieMcCracken perfect and thank you for getting back to me!
@JamieMcCracken27 күн бұрын
@@vtg1632 Of course! I always do my best to respond to every single person. You’re welcome!!
@mewow575Ай бұрын
Does the shoes feel kinda tight at the middle part?
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
@@mewow575 Hi! The boots get more snug in the middle, yes. But I love the fit for my feet! Happy you checked out the video. :)
@charlieneff1829Ай бұрын
Wow Jamie! What an epic trip! Jumping into those gorgeous waterfalls looked so refreshing! We gotta go together next time! And loved the bloopers as always!
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
@@charlieneff1829 THANK YOU, CHARLIE! 🤩 Even from your top secret, weird account, I appreciate the comment. ♥️ I’d love to go again next year so maybe we can try to lock in a permit together. Just know we gonna be floatin’ down to Beaver instead of hiking. 😂 Glad you enjoyed the bloopers too!!
@jesbenature894Ай бұрын
Important question: I cant find the answer anywhere... Someone please help. Can I set this tent up with a half fly, say like where one half of the tent is covered with the fly while the other half is open?
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
@@jesbenature894 Hi, Jesbe!! Yes, you can do this simply by rolling the rainfly up. So you’ll put it on as normal and then unzip the side you want open, roll, and latch on to the little hook and velcro that is already there. Hope this helps! :)
@jesbenature894Ай бұрын
@@JamieMcCracken Thank you for your reply! This is great for people to know who want the best stargazing experience with some privacy also. I think I'm gonna go with a tent that is a bit lighter on the pack, that can handle a bit more wind for some summit adventures after all. But the black mesh half opening is still an absolute must for my night time star watching :)
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
@@jesbenature894 You're so welcome!! :) This tent is in the ultralight category and I've had it in some pretty tough winds. I'd say it holds up with some of the best out there. NEMO really dialed this version in!
@Papa_MikeАй бұрын
This was a very informative video. Thanks for putting this together!
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
Happy you found it useful, Mike! Thank you!!!
@amberlaurel2507Ай бұрын
It was very nice meeting you on this trip!
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
Amber!!! 🤩 So happy you found the channel and video! It was nice meeting you too. Got caught up in so many different things that we weren't able to cross paths again but hope you all enjoyed your trip down in the canyon. That was a heckuva experience. 😊
@mariod818Ай бұрын
I tried this hike today, gave up a quarter of the way my calves locked up and I couldn't go up further got down and still 11 hours later they're still tight... lol
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
@@mariod818 haha dang, Mario! Gotta get back out there to complete it! It’s def a tough short one. Pretty straight up from the get-go. 🥾🌳
@mariod818Ай бұрын
@@JamieMcCracken i plan too! a day later I still feel it lol
@ProfessorOukАй бұрын
Would I be able to do this if I had Hoka's too?! That is some insane grip.
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
@@ProfessorOuk Yes, Rosally!! As long as you have the trail runner versions of the HOKAs. Either the Challengers or Speed Goats will work just fine! They’re very grippy and made for this kind of stuff. I wore my HOKA Speed Goat 5s the entire trip; only shoe I took with me. :) Thank you for watching the video!!
@ProfessorOukАй бұрын
@@JamieMcCracken that's awesome! Thank you for the info and thank you for posting this video. (: I've never wanted to go to Arizona more than I do now!
@marcocesaroni5932Ай бұрын
I woult like to go there. But I come from Italy so I am very afraid of making a mistake period. What are the difference between May and September by your experience?
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
@@marcocesaroni5932 You live in Italy?! So cool, Marco! First off, I would not get too in your head about the hike in or out. As long as you're in moderate physical condition and can walk4 or 5 hours in a row with a couple of 20 minute sections of strenuous hiking, you'll be just fine. It's so worth it! From what I know, there is not a huge difference. April and May are awesome months to make the most of your trip with warm days (not overly hot for the most part) and cool nights (average temp was 60 at night in the canyon). Same with September and early October. Hope this helps you plan a dream trip here someday. Thank you for watching the video! 😊
@marcocesaroni5932Ай бұрын
@@JamieMcCracken yes I live in italy, I'm 30 and about 15 years ago I saved some pictures of this place by pinterest or windows screensaver (casually). Now, thanks to social media and youtuber like you I know lots of things about it. I'm very excited for a trip there, maybe in 2025 (honeymoon) but I suppose I will be very hard to obtain the permit and combitate it with the flight. I will try. thanks for your videos.
@macfrankistАй бұрын
Too beautiful!
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
The place truly is magical beyond belief, a beauty I have never seen that deep in a canyon anywhere. If you can visit this beautiful piece of land, I would highly recommend it! Appreciate you watching!! 😊
@AwomaninthewildernessАй бұрын
Definitely Hidden Falls, thank you for sharing this excellent video Jamie!
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
I'm happy we are on the same page with the favorites! 😊 The whole place is amazing though! Appreciate you watching as always. Hope you enjoyed the Deep Creek Trail in the Smokies! Saw that you did that recently. Loved backpacking out there last fall.
@AwomaninthewildernessАй бұрын
Jamie because of you my bucket list keeps growing! Grand Tetons in 3 weeks.
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
@@Awomaninthewilderness That is awesome! That's on the list for 2025 or 2026. Got too many things like you. 😂
@mysterious.hiker.xАй бұрын
You went all out on this trip! Putting this on my trip wish list for sure.
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
Unbelievably grateful for the recognition! Thank you! I def went all out haha! It's honestly a trip of a lifetime. Very different kind of backpacking than your usual, but definitely do it if you can get a permit! You will have an incredible time regardless of how you go about it. I can't wait to go back and just float all the way down to the confluence instead of hiking. 😂
@coreycoyle9548Ай бұрын
Wonderful Park Video!!!! F+L, Corey
@JamieMcCrackenАй бұрын
Thank you, Corey! Happy you enjoyed the scenery of the park in this video. 😎
@leo_7142 ай бұрын
i just came from the nemo tent and though that was it. thanks for keeping the channel alive
@JamieMcCracken2 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Happy you adventured around on the channel some more and found it valuable. I’ll have a new video soon! So much going on this year. Bigger and longer trips means more editing involved haha! 🙏🏼
@tinydancer29512 ай бұрын
Pyracampha don't eat them!
@scottybynum2 ай бұрын
I would love to watch more of your dinner prep and recommendations food wise. Thanks.
@JamieMcCracken2 ай бұрын
I got you, Scotty B! Try to cut/edit things super quick but I’ll consider this during my upcoming Mt. Whitney trip! 🏔️
@mysterious.hiker.x2 ай бұрын
Of all the creatures on trail in the East Coast, I only worry about ticks. Thanks for bringing us along, that is a beautiful area!
@JamieMcCracken2 ай бұрын
Seriously! Why do they have to exist!? 🥲 Happy you enjoyed the video. It's a fantastic, easy trail!
@cavemandancer2 ай бұрын
Split up between two that's pretty sweet. Did not realize they were getting that light with traditional tents. Thanks for the share.
@JamieMcCracken2 ай бұрын
It's crazy how ultralight tents are these days! 2 pounds total for this entire setup. But you can go even lighter than that if you're willing to spend some extra money and get in the $600-$700 range. 😅 Appreciate you checking out the video!
@stanUSA912 ай бұрын
Ahah I did only above Hollywood sign but with a bike 🚴 I did give up on the tree because lack of water ..
@LivingMoreFully2 ай бұрын
Loved watching your video and hearing your experiences! I went NOBO mid-march and camped at the same spots on Parson's Landing & Little Harbor. Great spots. If I do it again I think I'm going to try it SOBO too. Thanks again for filming it! It was fun to re-experience, albeit the opposite direction.
@JamieMcCracken2 ай бұрын
James! Thank youuuu! Really appreciative of you watching the entire video! Sounds like you had a fantastic trip over on the island too. Way to complete it! One big downside to doing SOBO was having Parson's Landing as my very first camp spot. As you know, that's a great way to end the trip on the beach! 😍
@LivingMoreFully2 ай бұрын
@@JamieMcCracken your video was easy to watch all the way through. Parson's Landing was my favorite spot indeed, although that hike NOBO back to Two Harbors the last day was nice but a bit anti-climactic too, although by that time I was okay having no more real elevation gains/losses.
@CharlieNeff13 ай бұрын
OMG! Brought tears to my eyes! What a great trip! We saw so much in a couple of days! Walking in that soft sand with those boots and pants was miserable for sure LOL
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
We definitely made the most of our time in Arizona together! 😊 Had so much fun and looking forward to the next adventure. You crack me up 😆
@CharlieNeff13 ай бұрын
I mean the views are insane and the blue of the water! So gorgeous! Love all the shots and I learned what "nobo" and "sobo" mean! haha. Glad you were feeling well enough to push through on the hike after your sickness. The sites sure seemed worth it! And it seems like you trekked through all the crazy elements. The first beach campsite looked sooo peaceful.
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
Heck yes, Charlie! That water is so clear out there -- love how you can see the kelp! Happy you learned what the NOBO and SOBO thing is now when it comes to thru-hiking a big trail like this lol Elements were great throughout with the exception of that hour and a half stuck in the wind. Appreciate you watching and enjoying the video!! 😊
@michelemccracken66023 ай бұрын
Im laughing so hard at Charlie walking with those boots and pants on Mother Theresa LOL. Beautiful
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
Hahaha! This was a different kind of trip, but thankful Charlie and I could reunite for a little traveling together! 😂
@hike20243 ай бұрын
I have this exact tent, and have camped in storms with 40 mph wind gust with heaving rain. It held up well and stayed dry. It's simple to set up, takes me about 5 minutes. You'll enjoy it.
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
Heck yes! I've already had it on several backpacking trips (check out some of the newest videos to see it in action) and have loved it. Been durable, reliable and easy to get used to. I agree with this so much. Appreciate you watching the video!
@mysterious.hiker.x3 ай бұрын
Fear of bears turning into hysterical laughter at Armadillos. Got to love camping in the woods.
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
🤣🤣 this is so true! Gotta love it. Thankful you got to that part of the video. I still laugh about how ridiculous the situation was lol
@thesand64383 ай бұрын
Gotta comment and say really nice walk you did! This video has some serious good camera work, and story telling, well done man! Was surprised to see that you only had 84 views, when you deserve a lot more with this kind of quality! Keep it up man! Greetings from Sweden! You earned a follower.
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
Sending a huge THANK YOU to Sweden! Appreciate this comment so much! Sooner or later I'll have enough people who catch on as KZfaq continues to put me in the algorithm. I put a lot of effort into these videos so I'm really thankful you could tell. 😊 Thank you again!
@user-lf9og2sr6n3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤Thank you!
@user-lf9og2sr6n3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤Thank you!5/11/24
@user-lf9og2sr6n3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤Thank you!
@doconthetrail3 ай бұрын
Doc from The Trek here ! Great trail for sure ! Did this a year or two ago ! Great video !
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Doc!! I see you write for The Trek. So cool! Listen to Backpacker Radio every week haha! If you enjoyed this video of the Fiery Gizzard, you should go watch my most recent one when I backpack the entire thing! It's way better! Thank you for such a kind comment. Always happy when new people find my channel and my videos entertain, educate, etc. :)
@WadeLife3 ай бұрын
45 mins from my house absolutely love that place beautiful year round. Cool fact there’s is no river behind this cliff or hill what causes a majority of the cascading water is the immense pressure caused by the flow that the water has pushed itself through the bluff and rock formation which in turn created Twin Falls and many other mini falls comeback at peak season that place is crowded.
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
That's awesome that you're so close to this place. Hope to go back on a more sunny day. 😊 I definitely did not know all that info about Twin Falls. That's fascinating! One of the cooler waterfalls I've seen in this state. So unique just flowing into the river like that. Appreciate you watching the video!! So happy you could get some enjoyment out of it.
@WadeLife3 ай бұрын
@JamieMcCracken Tennessee is chuck full of underground river systems to which also explains why we have so many waterfalls you definitely need to check out Cummins Falls, Burgess Falls, and Machine Falls all are spectacular.
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
@@WadeLife Oh heck yes! I have multiple videos on Machine Falls if you want to check those out. Haven't been to Cummins or Burgess yet ... or that I know of. Sometimes I have videos that go to multiple locations haha!
@vicchris39433 ай бұрын
😅be careful by the edge
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
😅YES! 3 points of contact!
@tomhogan38593 ай бұрын
I did the hike 31 years ago. It was cold and wet, but it was fun. There were six of use. Then we went to see Foster Falls. I had a stroke 15 years ago. It limits the things I do. I went back up there last week. I tried to get to Blue Hole Falls, but it was too rough for me to make it. We went to see Foster Falls. I bought some wearing appears. The trip back was fun!
@JamieMcCracken3 ай бұрын
This is amazing, Tom! You should check out my backpacking video of the trail. It's a much better video. :) Think you'll enjoy it since it seems to be a favorite trail of yours! Way to still get out there regardless of health issues that keep you from doing the whole thing. All that matters is keeping adventure alive in life!
@cdubber30304 ай бұрын
I just did this hike today it was raging
@JamieMcCracken4 ай бұрын
That’s freaking awesome!! Glad you got a similar experience! That trail is flat out amazing! 🤩
@ValkyrieHikes4 ай бұрын
Hi Jamie. Great video. Now that you’ve been using the Nemo Hornet OSMO 2P tent for a while, how do you like it? I think you might have had the rain fly inside out, since the Nemo name logo was backwards, and the little Velcro tabs that secure the fly to the tent poles looked like the were on the outside.
@DanielIvan7074 ай бұрын
You hate see all of those houses crammed on top of each other. Definitely not the type of growth you want to see in the country.
@JamieMcCracken4 ай бұрын
Yes, it’s tough to see that. Never would buy a house like that regardless of money. Not interesting, genuine or authentic. 😅
@GreatestCornholio4 ай бұрын
I’m thinking of buying this soon for doing the west highland way as my trekking pole tent is a pain to put up. Would you recommend it, now you have had it for a while? Also the orange pocket is supposed to be a light diffuser, so you can put your head-torch in it and not need to carry a lamp.
@JamieMcCracken4 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! Scotland! 😍 That is going to be a dream thru-hike! I would 100 percent recommend it now that it has had several trips under its belt. Not a single problem yet. Small footprint but allows a little more space than a typical 1p tent. Extremely light. I've had it in some pretty strong winds and snow and it has held up very well. So easy to put up with just one bar that snaps together in about 15 seconds and collapses during tear down at the same speed haha so easy! And yes, the orange pocket is for multiple uses but mainly to put a headlamp in so it diffuses if you so choose to use it in your tent. 😁 ALL THE BEST on the West Highland. That'll be a blast! Appreciate you watching the video and checking out the channel!
@GreatestCornholio4 ай бұрын
@@JamieMcCracken Thanks for the reply 🙂 that’s sorted it then, I will go for the hornet! And yeh I’m looking forward to the hike although it’s not quite as exciting as you might think, as I live in Scotland! haha, but I’m still looking forward to it nonetheless. I did the great glen way last year as my first proper hike and I’m hoping to get a few under my belt this year. That being said, I think my dream hike is the Appalachian trail, but at 2200 miles it’s pretty intimidating! Maybe one day 🙂 thanks again, and you earned a sub!
@Awomaninthewilderness4 ай бұрын
Awesome hike and well narrated, thanks for sharing!
@JamieMcCracken4 ай бұрын
Aw thank you so very much for checking the video. out and leaving some positivity! Thankful you enjoyed it. ☺
@CharlieNeff14 ай бұрын
This is such a peaceful video! You are an incredible story teller!
@JamieMcCracken4 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much for watching the video, Charlie! Nice to see your name pop up in the comments. ♥🥹 I attempt to do my best while I'm out there backpacking alone so I appreciate the kindness.