I love that you say it can't be descended after going up and down it a whole bunch of times for filming. But you're right to caution folks. That trail is no joke. Thank you for sharing your hike.

@AdamHoyt

3 ай бұрын

Well it was technically possible but it was such a pain in the freaking butt. That It would not be one to ever tackle wet or for a casual descent. There were other parts you only saw through the go pro first person that I decided were not safe for me to descend for the camera.

The Hunt trail on Katahdin is quite rugged too! I just hiked it with my daughter in early July. It was pretty brutal but a fun accomplishment. Every single time you round a corner and think you might have a break.. nope, another long steep rock scramble.. over and over and over 😓

Incredible! And to know you went back and forth for all of those shots is dedication!

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

so many walk backs!

Wow, what a opening! This looks and sounds marvelous bud! Outstanding cinematography!

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for appreciating all the thought I put into the Camera work!

I recently did the holt trail up Cardigan and even though I am a rock climber with outdoor experience I did have a few scary moments where I started going up a tricky part then suddenly just felt terrified as if the fear caught up to me. I would totally say that parts of this trail count as light (for rock climbing standards that is) climbing rather than hiking. Mt Cardigan is especially beautiful at the top and I love it when mountains have interesting trails and great views!

@takl23

11 ай бұрын

Like 5.6?

@whynot7585

11 ай бұрын

@@takl23 In bouldering grades i would say the hardest part is v0-v1 but theres also the fear of yknow dying… thats definitely makes it feel harder. If i had to do it in climbing grades i would say 5.5 cause idk if youve been outdoor climbing but it so much harder outside than inside. I did something outside without knowing the grade and I thought it might be like a 5.8/5.9. It was a 5.5/5.6 😑. This happens to me all the time so i say 5.4/5.5 for “outdoor” grade and 5.6 for “indoor” grade.

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

At least with this trail When facing up and doing the scrambles I was not scared it was when I knew I had to go back and get the camera, which i knew was not recommended that I had a reel hard time. My shorts sure got some holes that day lol.

My favorite day hike mountain in the 2000s. On the west side the aromas of the hemlock-spruce are spectacular. And so much open ledge around the top.

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Great pics of the surrounding foliage of the white mountains. I love the flavor of our woods!

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Me too! such a cool look in the misty summer air. So much Green!

Adam, you’ve got the best videos for New Hampshire hikes getting out out these days. Thank you for sharing your hikes and giving some insight into New Hampshires best hikes. I’m at 18/T25 and 45/NH48 - just did the Castle Trail the other day up Jefferson - did you just put out that video recently as well?

Hiked this trail today, 10/8/23. The trail was streaming with water from yesterday and this morning's rain and that made the trail even more mesmerizing than it already is. I'm really glad that I hiked it today when it was somewhat wet and not completely dry because the rain made going down Manning trail extremely beautiful with all the small ponds formed along the trail not to mention the awe inspiring beautiful fall foliage.

@AdamHoyt

9 ай бұрын

Glad it made it an amazingly beautiful trail for you!

AZ is cool but I'm happy to see you back up in the Northeast! Awesome hike and video as always

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Thx for sharing! Inspirational!

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! glad to inspire!

The fact you had to angle the camera so far down to get a shot you could see the tripod leg is a testament to how steel that must be! 9:17

Cardigan is beautiful! Have you been to Cilley's Cave? Cool hike with a great story.

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

No I have not! I'll add that one to my list!

Great hike, I love Cardigan. I’ve hiked it three times but only in by the winter, so we never did go the route you took. Excellent job as usual!

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Glad you found it fun! Guess you have to try this route!

I live in Alexandria! This hike is epic, I do it pretty often. Great shots and work on the video!

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

thank you so much! It really felt like an epic hike while I was doing it!

You sure must have some super super grippy footware there!!!!! Thanks for the views!

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Sure do! It was crazy how steep it was!

Adam, what are you using for a knee brace??? I tore my PCL years ago and most of the time I'm fine, but every so often it gives out ... that unit might help me get back into downhill skiing to :)

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Its a custom leg brace that was prescribed for me as part of my acl recovery process. it was custom sized and molded to my leg and done through my insurance..

I did that one a long time ago as well. Very hard. Good job.

@AdamHoyt

9 ай бұрын

thanks!

Nice hike.

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Hi Adam. Enjoyed this well-filmed and produced video. Some of those grades looked too steep for non-assisted ascending. Regardless, well done on the climb, thankful you had a better way to descend. I admit, at 70 - I'd have probably walked up along the sides of the rock slabs where there were small trees and bushes to hold onto. Thanks!

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! oo they were extremely steep, mostly the one huge climb at the end and the big crack. It never looks as steep in the camera for some reason. Certainly was a doozy!

I enjoyed the fungus on the trail. And also how you jammed yourself into that crack.

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

really needed to jam it lolol scraping that brace!

Hey Adam I'll be heading out to NH here in the next 6 days. If you're interested in hiking at all and or filming let me know! :)

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Hi Will. That's so awesome and I'm so excited for you and appreciate the thought. But I actually injured myself badly hiking last weekend and can't even do really hiking at all at the moment while I rest up and get better. Take me there in spirit and I hope you get good weather!

Hi Adam good to see you. What worries me is if you fell. You could get hurt pretty bad. Your a daredevil!!!

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

OO my it was scary! glad you enjoyed it!

Looking forward to doing this hike! This trailhead is by the AMC lodge- is there free parking for day hikers?

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Yes there was!

Wow, i don't know how you go back and retrieve the camera. Crazy impressive. Ok, I have to ask this question. Do you have 5 pairs of those green shorts, or just 1 pair that is obviously your favorite?

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Lot's of patience and butt sliding! I own 6 pairs of the shorts and the shirts. My hiking bag has several so I can keep changing to always look the same 😂

The most difficult is the Mahoosic Notch

@AdamHoyt

2 ай бұрын

That’s a fair conclusion! For different reasons!

Looks fun -- but only with Vibram soles!

@AdamHoyt

6 ай бұрын

For sure!

Is that Zelda music?

@AdamHoyt

2 ай бұрын

It always is!

8:05 you’re telling people not to descend it, but don’t you have to go back and get your camera 😂😂 Just messin

@AdamHoyt

11 ай бұрын

Well ya.... But I'm a professional. Don't try this at home!