Thank you for reminding me of my 20's hiking the white mountains of New Hampshire. Try shot rocketing next time. Nobody cares.
@sailorinfl12 сағат бұрын
I did this hike about 20 years ago. I was invited by a member of the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club. While riding up in the car they told me that a group that they brought up a couple of weeks before freaked out and had to be brought back down. I am afraid of heights, so that was a bit unnerving. When we got to that big rocky area - for some reason I thought it was called "the fan", but I could be wrong - I kept looking up thinking "crap, how am I going to do this." I went ahead one handhold at a time, but at one point I made the mistake of turning around to see the view below, and the entire bowl below started moving all around. I quickly turned back around and kept my head down the rest of the way. I'm glad I did this trail, and would do it again, but if you are nervous about heights or get dizzy, when you get to that steep rocky outcrop, do not turn around and look down.
@AmandaDouin7 сағат бұрын
Aww that’s an awesome story! I love that you overcame and continued forward dispite getting a little dizzy. I get that sometimes and have to be careful. There is a section called the fan! You’re right. ☺️ Thank you for sharing and for watching!! 💗💗💗
@ronaldpurvis4293Күн бұрын
Hiking with you again. Just now got this video on utube. Beautiful views as always. You're so good. Excellent advise Amanda. Plenty of hydration before hiking. Being aware of your bodies warnings. I had this experience once and taken to the hospital with overnight in hospital with IV's in my arm.
@nickn2334Күн бұрын
awesome
@calebtownsend6012Күн бұрын
That’s awesome. I did that exact same route a few weeks back. Madison gulf is beautiful and brutal at the same time! Lol Excellent video!
@AmandaDouinКүн бұрын
Omg really! Sweet! It was long lol. Totally worth it! Thank you! 💗
@mikem6009Күн бұрын
New Hampshire is one of my favorite states to hike in and it happens to be the same state I was born in. I have done the Appalachian trail 3.5 times and New Hampshire is always one of my favorite sections. Have fun out there. It's about the smiles not the miles. Happy trails
@Adam-oy7lj2 күн бұрын
Kudos to you! I've hiked all of these trails many times over, including in winter. They're certainly not for beginners, but with some patience and a little willpower they're all very doable (T25). The Colden trap dyke in the Daks would be a fun one for you, if you are into challenging yourself. Maybe I'll see you out there on the trail someday. I pretty much live on the trail...lol Happy hiking!
@klangfarben62 күн бұрын
Great videos! I am about 16/25 on the T25 myself. King Ravine is probably my favorite area in the WMNF
@AmandaDouin2 күн бұрын
Awesome!! It’s such a cool area!! 😃
@JamieHarding52 күн бұрын
Hello Amanda. It looks great again. Tuesdays are watch days. I'll catch it all tomorrow❤👋
@mainesteam46363 күн бұрын
So beautiful
@AmandaDouin3 күн бұрын
💗
@bobbyb44443 күн бұрын
Amanda this was 13 miles roundtrip?
@AmandaDouin3 күн бұрын
Ehhh… It was supposed to be about 13.5 but I actually calculated with the FarOut app afterward and what I ended up doing was over 16 miles and 5,500 ft of gain. Now. If you don’t go trotting off down the Great Gulf Trail for over a mile when you’re supposed to cross the suspension bridge and get back onto the Madison gulf, it will be closer to the 13. 😅☺️💗
@bobbyb44443 күн бұрын
@AmandaDouin great job btw
@Icehso1403 күн бұрын
Good hike and good effort. Huntington's is only dangerous to rookie hikers carrying a heavy pack. A heavy pack can make you off balance in some tight spots. Not really that bad. The weather is key no matter which trail you hit. I hiked Mt Wash 5 times in one year including June, Sept, Nov, Feb, and finished in May. Definitely prep for it and don't take that mountain for granted. Plenty of water, a nylon tarp, and a light 25 degree bag in case someone gets hurt and needs to wait for help. Stay away from Huntinton's in winter. The Havard cabin has been destroyed by ice and snow avalanches as well as the surrounding trees. Sept weather seems safest. And Tuck's is simply a staircase to the top. But fun none the less.
@CharlieRando3 күн бұрын
Sweet hike. Lovely view....and the nature is nice too 😊
@AmandaDouin3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! I love it out in the Great Gulf Wilderness! It’s my new favorite place!
@RonsWorld53 күн бұрын
Awesome hike! That climb up looked like it would never end. 😊 Those views are stunning! Wow! Thanks for sharing! 🙏
@AmandaDouin3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!! The steep scramble was .2 miles, but 620 ft of gain lol. It was a lot. The Great Gulf Wilderness is my new favorite place!
@jeannenimmo53 күн бұрын
"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not."(Ralph Waldo Emerson). Be well, stay safe. 🥾
@megatrends3 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! beautiful even in an off foliage year! Last year's foliage in Maine was damaged due to near record rainfall all summer long here. Many trees got fungus problems and the leaves browned and fell off in August on some species. Two large maples near my house were almost bare in october when over the last twenty years put on a spectacular show usually. This year, not much rain so things should be the best!
@NutmegThumper3 күн бұрын
Wow - looked really steep on that flat surface! Noticed no walking stick. Do you use any gear at all? What shoes do you use? Great video!
@AmandaDouin3 күн бұрын
It was steep slab for a short distance, the rest had plenty of hand and foot holds that were much easier. I’m wearing North Face Vectiv Exploris Mids. Recommend a shoe with a harder outsole made for rock. But these did the trick for this once. :)
@aprianto19853 күн бұрын
so extreme
@ronaldpurvis42934 күн бұрын
Bushwacking is fine but I think I enjoy the open country better. I understand your reasoning for bushwacking because it challenges your mental capacity and to stay focused and to keep that fear factor under control, that you can eventually work through it if you stay calm and keep your head clear. You're doing a awesome job and it's obvious you're a professional in your field.
@AmandaDouin3 күн бұрын
Such kind words.. Thank you. I’m still growing, thank you so much! ☺️
@ronaldpurvis42934 күн бұрын
I feel like I'm catching up from behind but I'm enjoying all your awesome video's. All the panoramic views you capture with your camera 📸. Excellent music you picked for this video. That bee hive trail was definitely vertical. I would have found myself tying in with rope, peton's and carabiner's. Yes, I am a dreamer and always wanted to climb Mt Everest and K2. Till the next time.
@martinforrester82494 күн бұрын
You are fit Amanda to travel as quickly as you do. Do bears live in that location? If so, do you carry spray ? ( may be a silly question, but I live in the UK ). Stay safe eh ? Your grading system doesn't compare to ours in the UK. A class two scramble here would require ropes because of exposure.
@AmandaDouin4 күн бұрын
Thank you.. 😅 Black bears are all through these woods but I’ve only seen them driving and they are almost always scared and running away. I don’t carry any bear spray for them. Super interesting about the grading system! Class 4, ropes would be optional. Class 5 required for safety. I’d like to read about the British version of the system, really neat topic! Thanks for watching!!
@ronaldpurvis42934 күн бұрын
Catching up on some of your previous hikes including this one. Beautiful work you're doing capturing the beauty of our national parks and all these other trails you've concurred. Will continue to watch for your next videos.
@AmandaDouin4 күн бұрын
So sweet of you!! I’m glad your enjoying them. ☺️
@Beyond20204 күн бұрын
Wow that was a lot of ledge/rock climbing holding a camera. And I thought I was brave climbing ledges on the upper ammo eating a sandwich last Friday. You make it look easy !
@AmandaDouin4 күн бұрын
A sandwich?! That’s skill! Haha. Thank you 😅!
@Beyond20204 күн бұрын
@@AmandaDouin lol @ skill
@Brian-ed4jm4 күн бұрын
I'm 59 now. Did that hike in my 20s but not solo. Be safe, Dangerous but Great hike to top of mount Washington. Keep up the great adventures. Liked and subbed.
@AmandaDouin4 күн бұрын
Thank you!! 💗
@Iandolij4 күн бұрын
I think I saw two faded blazes on the scramble all day that second stream crossing got me confused too.
@AmandaDouin4 күн бұрын
Haha - glad I’m not the only one. To be honest I wasn’t even trying to figure out where the junction was on navigation and didn’t care to look, just hiking along thinking it’s all good lol. Then when I decide to check it’s a mile too late. It was worth the extra waterfalls!
@JoseAntonioOU44 күн бұрын
Wearing a smart watch gives the hike an additional dimension, as you get to know your body's physiology better. Thanks for the videos.
@ronaldpurvis42934 күн бұрын
Still with you Amanda. Been watching other videos of yours that I hadn't seen before. Stay safe out there. Your the beauty of the forest and it's nice to hear you say it's God's creation for us to enjoy and for you to share your adventures with us. God bless you❤
@AmandaDouin4 күн бұрын
Oh that’s so kind of you! I’m glad you are enjoying my little adventures.. Trying to grow in video making a little at a time. It’s hard when you have a normal job to put in the work needed but, slow progress is still progress! :)
@twohouses22595 күн бұрын
Awesome vlog Amanda! You manage to capture the Hike really well, with the reverse POV view. It shows the viewer, just what to expect. For instance, if I was to hike that route, I can now see that the bouldering is not too bad, but I may wear a Helmet because of the wet mossy conditions ( having gone arse over breakfast on a moss covered rock before ) and it’s good to see such a clear representation of the up hike through your Lens. I think the way you bring this across works. Great format and so awesome to see this beautiful area highlighted like this. Happy Trails!
@AmandaDouin4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! I know the distortion is a pain but it’s the only way to show what my legs, feet and hands are really doing on the climb. Thanks for your kind words! Thanks for watching! 💗
@twohouses22593 күн бұрын
@@AmandaDouin Exactly. Watching your hand and foot placement helps a novice Hiker distinguish the easy bits from the hard, or, where extra care is needed etc. Too many forward facing POV shots, show where the person is going and gives the viewer an idea of where to go, but nothing beats watching someone ducking, squeezing, clambering and grabbing at Branches to get up. Kudos.
@improvisedsurvival59675 күн бұрын
Wanna build leg strength and endurance wear heaviest boots you can find all the time Chippewas are heavy
@chrisgroves98295 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! 💗
@garydahill42405 күн бұрын
Hi Amanda. You have guts of steel. This hike looked very hard and still didn't kick your a@#. I know it must be hard holding you camera while you hike steep terrain. Thank you so much for your efforts. Great video. Be safe and happy. 😊❤ G
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Well.. it caught up with me later but it was a good day. Trying to stretch myself more each time. 💗
@garydahill42405 күн бұрын
Well just be careful my friend. We care and hooked on your videos.....😊❤
@megatrends5 күн бұрын
5:23 I love this bridge!
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
It was a great bridge, I was slightly over excited lol
@megatrends5 күн бұрын
@@AmandaDouin That's ok ... and also God is great. Like your videos... God Bless.
@RidiPwn5 күн бұрын
congratulations, I saw the trail marker when I was there, never did it, wanted it, but probably never will, not worth the risk
@michaelbroyer39185 күн бұрын
Excellent video. It appears that your gopro exaggerates your hands, fingers and arms. Your trail name should be spider woman. Your videos are a joy to watch.
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Thanks! I use the Hyperview to give you a view of my feet and legs to capture more of what I’m doing. Hyperview causes a fish eye distortion. It also makes my nose bigger lol. But it shows more of the action lol!
@DPM-dp9on5 күн бұрын
You have come so far Amanda. Your hiking ability and confidence has grown tremendously. Great job.
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
That means so much to me. Thank you. I hope I can continue to grow mentally and physically for even more challenge. 😅
@peterorlando36775 күн бұрын
Amanda Please , your climbs are getting too dangerous. Your videos are good enough without the added drama. Stay safe
@user-xf8em5kk5l5 күн бұрын
Hello. Good advice. ❤
@georgecarr46335 күн бұрын
I'm impressed! Can't imagine doing that holding a camera. Thank you!
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Aww thank you! And thanks for watching. I appreciate you. ☺️
@wayside705 күн бұрын
That trail looks more like a trench and looks like it rained alot also. Cool waterfalls. Does your hair ever interfere with your hike?
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Loved the waterfalls! My hair gets caught on trees when it’s in a bun! 😂 so yes. Yes it does.
@wayside704 күн бұрын
Shave it...😅
@RhodySeth5 күн бұрын
The Ravine Queen strikes again! I've only explored the edge of the Great Gulf Wilderness. Looking forward to eventually exploring some of the routes up those northern Presis.
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
😂 Yess! It’s my new favorite place! So fun in there, seriously.
@barb1085 күн бұрын
Great work filming while doing this difficult climb. Did you actually descend on this trail or did you take a safer route down?
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Thanks!! I descended another safer route. The Osgood Trail, then joined Madison gulf via Osgood Cuttoff. That skirts the steep part and brings you below it.
@peterorlando36775 күн бұрын
You are great. Thank you.
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! 💗
@erikbarkefors24415 күн бұрын
How long did it take to climb up?
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
😅 The entire ascent to Madison summit from the start? Or just the steep scramble?
@erikbarkefors24414 күн бұрын
@@AmandaDouin Regardless, I realize you have both strength and endurance! If we call the first bit a warm-up, how long did the steep climb last?
@AmandaDouin4 күн бұрын
@@erikbarkefors2441 It took me 50 minutes to get to the top of Madison Gulf from the start of the steep ledge/scramble which was .2 miles and 600 ft of elevation gain. From the hut to the top of Mt Madison it took me 20 min. .5 miles. And 500 ft elevation of gain. Such a difference.. Thank you by the way!
@warrenrutherford72625 күн бұрын
Amanda your filming and editing is no less than spectacular ‼️also the narrative humor while ascending a steepboulder field lol , amazing 👍
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much.. I appreciate your encouragement so much! And I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😃💗
@josephgreene69985 күн бұрын
Tough trail!
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Yes!! 😅
@RJGilman19675 күн бұрын
Okay, good stuff. Great camera work - thanks.
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Aww thanks so much!
@franklaferriere57545 күн бұрын
No joke hiking Madison Gulf. Good job.
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Thanks! 💗
@franklaferriere57544 күн бұрын
@@AmandaDouin I've been a nature/wildlife photographer up here for almost 20 years. I know how rough the Presidentials are, as well as Wildcat Ridge, Carters and Mahousic.
@RobertSmith-km6gi5 күн бұрын
Great hike. When you have completed your assault on the terrible 25 you might like this trail which doesn’t qualify because it’s a little outside of the WMNF. The Holt trail up Mt. Cardigan in Bristol. Another steep slide ascent with an absolutely stunning 360 view from the summit. Cardigan is almost a twin to Chocorua.
@AmandaDouin5 күн бұрын
Ooh! I’ll def check it out. I love Chocorua!
@klangfarben6Күн бұрын
Holt is fantastic if you like slabs! On of my favorites, Would definitely be on the T25 were it more located more north.
@user-xf8em5kk5l5 күн бұрын
When you tell friends and family you are going for a hike, funny some people assume a nice dirt or pine needle trail, not a rock filled hand over hand stream!
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Thank you for reminding me of my 20's hiking the white mountains of New Hampshire. Try shot rocketing next time. Nobody cares.
I did this hike about 20 years ago. I was invited by a member of the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club. While riding up in the car they told me that a group that they brought up a couple of weeks before freaked out and had to be brought back down. I am afraid of heights, so that was a bit unnerving. When we got to that big rocky area - for some reason I thought it was called "the fan", but I could be wrong - I kept looking up thinking "crap, how am I going to do this." I went ahead one handhold at a time, but at one point I made the mistake of turning around to see the view below, and the entire bowl below started moving all around. I quickly turned back around and kept my head down the rest of the way. I'm glad I did this trail, and would do it again, but if you are nervous about heights or get dizzy, when you get to that steep rocky outcrop, do not turn around and look down.
Aww that’s an awesome story! I love that you overcame and continued forward dispite getting a little dizzy. I get that sometimes and have to be careful. There is a section called the fan! You’re right. ☺️ Thank you for sharing and for watching!! 💗💗💗
Hiking with you again. Just now got this video on utube. Beautiful views as always. You're so good. Excellent advise Amanda. Plenty of hydration before hiking. Being aware of your bodies warnings. I had this experience once and taken to the hospital with overnight in hospital with IV's in my arm.
awesome
That’s awesome. I did that exact same route a few weeks back. Madison gulf is beautiful and brutal at the same time! Lol Excellent video!
Omg really! Sweet! It was long lol. Totally worth it! Thank you! 💗
New Hampshire is one of my favorite states to hike in and it happens to be the same state I was born in. I have done the Appalachian trail 3.5 times and New Hampshire is always one of my favorite sections. Have fun out there. It's about the smiles not the miles. Happy trails
Kudos to you! I've hiked all of these trails many times over, including in winter. They're certainly not for beginners, but with some patience and a little willpower they're all very doable (T25). The Colden trap dyke in the Daks would be a fun one for you, if you are into challenging yourself. Maybe I'll see you out there on the trail someday. I pretty much live on the trail...lol Happy hiking!
Great videos! I am about 16/25 on the T25 myself. King Ravine is probably my favorite area in the WMNF
Awesome!! It’s such a cool area!! 😃
Hello Amanda. It looks great again. Tuesdays are watch days. I'll catch it all tomorrow❤👋
So beautiful
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Amanda this was 13 miles roundtrip?
Ehhh… It was supposed to be about 13.5 but I actually calculated with the FarOut app afterward and what I ended up doing was over 16 miles and 5,500 ft of gain. Now. If you don’t go trotting off down the Great Gulf Trail for over a mile when you’re supposed to cross the suspension bridge and get back onto the Madison gulf, it will be closer to the 13. 😅☺️💗
@AmandaDouin great job btw
Good hike and good effort. Huntington's is only dangerous to rookie hikers carrying a heavy pack. A heavy pack can make you off balance in some tight spots. Not really that bad. The weather is key no matter which trail you hit. I hiked Mt Wash 5 times in one year including June, Sept, Nov, Feb, and finished in May. Definitely prep for it and don't take that mountain for granted. Plenty of water, a nylon tarp, and a light 25 degree bag in case someone gets hurt and needs to wait for help. Stay away from Huntinton's in winter. The Havard cabin has been destroyed by ice and snow avalanches as well as the surrounding trees. Sept weather seems safest. And Tuck's is simply a staircase to the top. But fun none the less.
Sweet hike. Lovely view....and the nature is nice too 😊
Thanks for watching! I love it out in the Great Gulf Wilderness! It’s my new favorite place!
Awesome hike! That climb up looked like it would never end. 😊 Those views are stunning! Wow! Thanks for sharing! 🙏
Thanks for watching!! The steep scramble was .2 miles, but 620 ft of gain lol. It was a lot. The Great Gulf Wilderness is my new favorite place!
"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not."(Ralph Waldo Emerson). Be well, stay safe. 🥾
Glad you enjoyed it! beautiful even in an off foliage year! Last year's foliage in Maine was damaged due to near record rainfall all summer long here. Many trees got fungus problems and the leaves browned and fell off in August on some species. Two large maples near my house were almost bare in october when over the last twenty years put on a spectacular show usually. This year, not much rain so things should be the best!
Wow - looked really steep on that flat surface! Noticed no walking stick. Do you use any gear at all? What shoes do you use? Great video!
It was steep slab for a short distance, the rest had plenty of hand and foot holds that were much easier. I’m wearing North Face Vectiv Exploris Mids. Recommend a shoe with a harder outsole made for rock. But these did the trick for this once. :)
so extreme
Bushwacking is fine but I think I enjoy the open country better. I understand your reasoning for bushwacking because it challenges your mental capacity and to stay focused and to keep that fear factor under control, that you can eventually work through it if you stay calm and keep your head clear. You're doing a awesome job and it's obvious you're a professional in your field.
Such kind words.. Thank you. I’m still growing, thank you so much! ☺️
I feel like I'm catching up from behind but I'm enjoying all your awesome video's. All the panoramic views you capture with your camera 📸. Excellent music you picked for this video. That bee hive trail was definitely vertical. I would have found myself tying in with rope, peton's and carabiner's. Yes, I am a dreamer and always wanted to climb Mt Everest and K2. Till the next time.
You are fit Amanda to travel as quickly as you do. Do bears live in that location? If so, do you carry spray ? ( may be a silly question, but I live in the UK ). Stay safe eh ? Your grading system doesn't compare to ours in the UK. A class two scramble here would require ropes because of exposure.
Thank you.. 😅 Black bears are all through these woods but I’ve only seen them driving and they are almost always scared and running away. I don’t carry any bear spray for them. Super interesting about the grading system! Class 4, ropes would be optional. Class 5 required for safety. I’d like to read about the British version of the system, really neat topic! Thanks for watching!!
Catching up on some of your previous hikes including this one. Beautiful work you're doing capturing the beauty of our national parks and all these other trails you've concurred. Will continue to watch for your next videos.
So sweet of you!! I’m glad your enjoying them. ☺️
Wow that was a lot of ledge/rock climbing holding a camera. And I thought I was brave climbing ledges on the upper ammo eating a sandwich last Friday. You make it look easy !
A sandwich?! That’s skill! Haha. Thank you 😅!
@@AmandaDouin lol @ skill
I'm 59 now. Did that hike in my 20s but not solo. Be safe, Dangerous but Great hike to top of mount Washington. Keep up the great adventures. Liked and subbed.
Thank you!! 💗
I think I saw two faded blazes on the scramble all day that second stream crossing got me confused too.
Haha - glad I’m not the only one. To be honest I wasn’t even trying to figure out where the junction was on navigation and didn’t care to look, just hiking along thinking it’s all good lol. Then when I decide to check it’s a mile too late. It was worth the extra waterfalls!
Wearing a smart watch gives the hike an additional dimension, as you get to know your body's physiology better. Thanks for the videos.
Still with you Amanda. Been watching other videos of yours that I hadn't seen before. Stay safe out there. Your the beauty of the forest and it's nice to hear you say it's God's creation for us to enjoy and for you to share your adventures with us. God bless you❤
Oh that’s so kind of you! I’m glad you are enjoying my little adventures.. Trying to grow in video making a little at a time. It’s hard when you have a normal job to put in the work needed but, slow progress is still progress! :)
Awesome vlog Amanda! You manage to capture the Hike really well, with the reverse POV view. It shows the viewer, just what to expect. For instance, if I was to hike that route, I can now see that the bouldering is not too bad, but I may wear a Helmet because of the wet mossy conditions ( having gone arse over breakfast on a moss covered rock before ) and it’s good to see such a clear representation of the up hike through your Lens. I think the way you bring this across works. Great format and so awesome to see this beautiful area highlighted like this. Happy Trails!
Thank you so much! I know the distortion is a pain but it’s the only way to show what my legs, feet and hands are really doing on the climb. Thanks for your kind words! Thanks for watching! 💗
@@AmandaDouin Exactly. Watching your hand and foot placement helps a novice Hiker distinguish the easy bits from the hard, or, where extra care is needed etc. Too many forward facing POV shots, show where the person is going and gives the viewer an idea of where to go, but nothing beats watching someone ducking, squeezing, clambering and grabbing at Branches to get up. Kudos.
Wanna build leg strength and endurance wear heaviest boots you can find all the time Chippewas are heavy
Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching! 💗
Hi Amanda. You have guts of steel. This hike looked very hard and still didn't kick your a@#. I know it must be hard holding you camera while you hike steep terrain. Thank you so much for your efforts. Great video. Be safe and happy. 😊❤ G
Thank you so much! Well.. it caught up with me later but it was a good day. Trying to stretch myself more each time. 💗
Well just be careful my friend. We care and hooked on your videos.....😊❤
5:23 I love this bridge!
It was a great bridge, I was slightly over excited lol
@@AmandaDouin That's ok ... and also God is great. Like your videos... God Bless.
congratulations, I saw the trail marker when I was there, never did it, wanted it, but probably never will, not worth the risk
Excellent video. It appears that your gopro exaggerates your hands, fingers and arms. Your trail name should be spider woman. Your videos are a joy to watch.
Thanks! I use the Hyperview to give you a view of my feet and legs to capture more of what I’m doing. Hyperview causes a fish eye distortion. It also makes my nose bigger lol. But it shows more of the action lol!
You have come so far Amanda. Your hiking ability and confidence has grown tremendously. Great job.
That means so much to me. Thank you. I hope I can continue to grow mentally and physically for even more challenge. 😅
Amanda Please , your climbs are getting too dangerous. Your videos are good enough without the added drama. Stay safe
Hello. Good advice. ❤
I'm impressed! Can't imagine doing that holding a camera. Thank you!
Aww thank you! And thanks for watching. I appreciate you. ☺️
That trail looks more like a trench and looks like it rained alot also. Cool waterfalls. Does your hair ever interfere with your hike?
Loved the waterfalls! My hair gets caught on trees when it’s in a bun! 😂 so yes. Yes it does.
Shave it...😅
The Ravine Queen strikes again! I've only explored the edge of the Great Gulf Wilderness. Looking forward to eventually exploring some of the routes up those northern Presis.
😂 Yess! It’s my new favorite place! So fun in there, seriously.
Great work filming while doing this difficult climb. Did you actually descend on this trail or did you take a safer route down?
Thanks!! I descended another safer route. The Osgood Trail, then joined Madison gulf via Osgood Cuttoff. That skirts the steep part and brings you below it.
You are great. Thank you.
Thank you for watching! 💗
How long did it take to climb up?
😅 The entire ascent to Madison summit from the start? Or just the steep scramble?
@@AmandaDouin Regardless, I realize you have both strength and endurance! If we call the first bit a warm-up, how long did the steep climb last?
@@erikbarkefors2441 It took me 50 minutes to get to the top of Madison Gulf from the start of the steep ledge/scramble which was .2 miles and 600 ft of elevation gain. From the hut to the top of Mt Madison it took me 20 min. .5 miles. And 500 ft elevation of gain. Such a difference.. Thank you by the way!
Amanda your filming and editing is no less than spectacular ‼️also the narrative humor while ascending a steepboulder field lol , amazing 👍
Thank you so much.. I appreciate your encouragement so much! And I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😃💗
Tough trail!
Yes!! 😅
Okay, good stuff. Great camera work - thanks.
Aww thanks so much!
No joke hiking Madison Gulf. Good job.
Thanks! 💗
@@AmandaDouin I've been a nature/wildlife photographer up here for almost 20 years. I know how rough the Presidentials are, as well as Wildcat Ridge, Carters and Mahousic.
Great hike. When you have completed your assault on the terrible 25 you might like this trail which doesn’t qualify because it’s a little outside of the WMNF. The Holt trail up Mt. Cardigan in Bristol. Another steep slide ascent with an absolutely stunning 360 view from the summit. Cardigan is almost a twin to Chocorua.
Ooh! I’ll def check it out. I love Chocorua!
Holt is fantastic if you like slabs! On of my favorites, Would definitely be on the T25 were it more located more north.
When you tell friends and family you are going for a hike, funny some people assume a nice dirt or pine needle trail, not a rock filled hand over hand stream!
😂 Haha! Yeah…
Awesome job Amanda!! ❤
Thanks!!