cy's escapes

cy's escapes

Hey there, I like to film and photograph my hiking and travel adventures exploring the great outdoors, national parks and cool places. Fujifilm lover, and always chasing for that next sunset. When I'm home I like to paint, draw, sketch and incorporate those into my videos, probably as a form of digital journaling.

I look to find the story, the heartbeat and history of every place, and well, if there is none, then I'll use my imagination.

Keep our national parks wild. The world is still beautiful, embrace it.


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  • @nickworks2341
    @nickworks234119 күн бұрын

    Cy thanks for this video. My family and I are going to Scotland in a couple of weeks. Is there a way to hike to the first Monroe and go back. I would love to summit one mountain in Scotland. But I don’t have a whole day to hike 7miles. How long do you think it would talk to hike to the first Cairn? 3 hours round trip? Cairn Gorm? Is that the first cairn after the ski lodge. How long would it take you to hike up there. The funicular used to take people up to the ski lodge but it isn’t working now. I would love some advice. Thanks.

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan17 күн бұрын

    Yeah you just don't keep going on the path after making it up to Cairn Gorm, just turn around and head back towards the ski area. Yes, Cairn Gorm is the first one after the lodge. I think it takes about an hour and some change, half of the walk to Cairn Gorm is walking up the actual ski area though.

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan17 күн бұрын

    You could also hike the trail in reverse, here's the AllTrails, trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/scotland/highlands/cairngorm-northern-corries-rim?u=i&sh=xhrxan Have a great time! Definitely bring a jacket even in the summer as it's cooler and windier up there and it can always rain.

  • @nickworks2341
    @nickworks234117 күн бұрын

    @@cyruscrossan thanks.

  • @nickworks2341
    @nickworks234119 күн бұрын

    Cy thanks for this video. My family and I are going to Scotland in a couple of weeks. Is there a way to hike to the first Monroe and go back. I would love to summit one mountain in Scotland. But I don’t have a whole day to hike 7miles. How long do you think it would talk to hike to the first Cairn? 3 hours round trip?

  • @StephenandAndie
    @StephenandAndie28 күн бұрын

    so awesome to see new work from you!!! this is so interesting and also relatable. loved it!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan27 күн бұрын

    I figured Stephen might enjoy this! I really enjoyed learning about his musical / creative process

  • @SketchyMaker
    @SketchyMaker29 күн бұрын

    Loved this and great to see you back!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan27 күн бұрын

    thanks mate - hope to create more in the future

  • @GediAstro
    @GediAstro29 күн бұрын

    Nicely done! Documentaries is really up your alley dude. You get up close and personal with him and it shows! 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySethАй бұрын

    Interesting. Nice little doc you made Cy!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan29 күн бұрын

    feels good to make something again!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossanАй бұрын

    Here's a short film I've been working on with a friend. It's been a while!

  • @MitchellConner-xb6jx
    @MitchellConner-xb6jx2 ай бұрын

    I needed to know this. Appreciate your time 😊

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan2 ай бұрын

    thanks for watching!

  • @user-sv2fm3tc1y
    @user-sv2fm3tc1y2 ай бұрын

    Just done 105k up and down them mountains last week, what an experience

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan2 ай бұрын

    I hope you had a blast!

  • @adamr8628
    @adamr86282 ай бұрын

    It's funny when people make excuses for go pro.and say the sensor is really smaller because the Camera is so compact. My phone camera and sensor Is extremely small and the video quality is So much better it's not even funny. A gopro is supposed to be a dedicated camera. That's the only job it's supposed to do, and it does it quite poorly. The video footage looks like a camera from 15 years ago. An actual 1080 camera looks way way better, and gopro is supposed to be 4k and beyond. I've never seen gopro footage that even looks as good as 1080.

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan2 ай бұрын

    I can understand that - I remember feeling the same way when I got my first GoPro. I think there are some moments where GoPro footage can really shine and look really good - but it's not for every moment.

  • @Gaurav.P0
    @Gaurav.P03 ай бұрын

    Music was too loud. It was very difficult to hear you 😅

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan3 ай бұрын

    Sorry! I learned my lesson. :)

  • @NoOverhead
    @NoOverhead4 ай бұрын

    That was absolutely stunning!!!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Lassen is such a magical area.

  • @nicholepare7386
    @nicholepare73866 ай бұрын

    Is this much snow expected in late Feb, or does march typically lay the most ?

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan6 ай бұрын

    I would say yes, a lot of snow in both months. The part road usually doesn’t get cleared of snow until May / June. This video was filmed mid March.

  • @AAADAMOV
    @AAADAMOV6 ай бұрын

    50 seconds in and I’m in love with your style.

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! It's what I enjoy creating, glad you liked it!

  • @GediAstro
    @GediAstro7 ай бұрын

    So much snow :) Beautiful video guys!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan6 ай бұрын

    Thanks homie!

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth7 ай бұрын

    Like snowflakes we are all unique. And like snowflakes we will all eventually melt into goo. #SeizeTheDay

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan7 ай бұрын

    That's right! Make it count.

  • @therusticcaveman
    @therusticcaveman7 ай бұрын

    you do such beautiful work.

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan7 ай бұрын

    Thanks friend. I appreciate that. Hope you are well.

  • @vs123
    @vs1237 ай бұрын

    I like snowy beautiful

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan7 ай бұрын

    Me too, me too!

  • @IfWeGoTo
    @IfWeGoTo7 ай бұрын

    Always love your videos. This is so beautiful! <3

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan7 ай бұрын

    Thanks friends - keep on with those watercolors and enjoy the tropics!

  • @StephenandAndie
    @StephenandAndie7 ай бұрын

    Wow. This is frickin incredible. The footage is so stunningly gorgeous (even a little more than what we’re pleasantly accustomed to from you). And conceptually - the story and message. So awesome!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan7 ай бұрын

    Aw thanks! We actually made this in July for Outside Magazine's winter themed contest. It was nice having something in the bin for once 😂

  • @StephenandAndie
    @StephenandAndie7 ай бұрын

    @@cyruscrossan How cool!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan7 ай бұрын

    It's been a while. Here's something we enjoyed creating. Enjoy!

  • @antnguyen
    @antnguyen7 ай бұрын

    Was in search for a park in California we could have our first winter camping experience at. Your video was VERY persuasive, great work dude. We hope to be there in 5 days :)

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan7 ай бұрын

    You'll have a blast! Lassen is super underrated in the winter if you enjoy winter and it's activities. Lots of car camping in the parking lot and people hike in and go back country every day.

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth8 ай бұрын

    Great shot!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan8 ай бұрын

    Thanks, not bad for handheld long exposure in my opinion.

  • @cacac866
    @cacac8668 ай бұрын

    Prettyy

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth9 ай бұрын

    That’s a beaut!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan9 ай бұрын

    Sure was. Definitely worth bringing the drone and the extra stuff.

  • @soylentgreen6120
    @soylentgreen61209 ай бұрын

    Just lovely! Like natures own celebration of colour party

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan9 ай бұрын

    Sure is, the biggest celebration of the year ☺️

  • @StephenandAndie
    @StephenandAndie9 ай бұрын

    Freaking beautiful!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan9 ай бұрын

    thanks friends!

  • @_F_J_B_
    @_F_J_B_9 ай бұрын

    Damn I miss the Fall. The only color the leaves change to in Floriduh is brown! Save me!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan9 ай бұрын

    Time for a road trip!

  • @_F_J_B_
    @_F_J_B_9 ай бұрын

    @@cyruscrossan Have a cold 6 pack waiting, I'm on my way!

  • @hotdogrelish
    @hotdogrelish9 ай бұрын

    I couldn't save you, I had to save myself.

  • @_F_J_B_
    @_F_J_B_9 ай бұрын

    @@hotdogrelish Some brand new bestie you turned out to be.

  • @JosephSlinker
    @JosephSlinker9 ай бұрын

    What a beauty!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan9 ай бұрын

    Thanks, it sure was!

  • @scott.e.wiseman
    @scott.e.wiseman9 ай бұрын

    I learned numerous things I didn’t know about my go pro. Thanks for the awesome tips.

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan9 ай бұрын

    Hey Scott, glad these helped you out. Good luck with the future content!

  • @user-os9wx7ob8z
    @user-os9wx7ob8z9 ай бұрын

    Great help with camera settings, thanks for that but please get rid of the annoying loud music, i can only just hear your voice.

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan9 ай бұрын

    you bet - and yeah, looking back at it, I agree, sorry about that!

  • @StephenandAndie
    @StephenandAndie9 ай бұрын

    awwwww, loved this! thank you guys so much for showing us such great spots (and where to get the best sammies!). ❤

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan9 ай бұрын

    Fun times were had, thanks for hanging and risking your van's life, lol. Hope your current adventures are treating you well!

  • @VideoProcConverter
    @VideoProcConverter9 ай бұрын

    Have you received our email?

  • @GediAstro
    @GediAstro10 ай бұрын

    That lake is truly massive! If you can't see land other side of the horizon - then just it an ocean :) Beautiful scenery!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan9 ай бұрын

    They are small oceans for sure. No salt though...

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth10 ай бұрын

    We flew into Chicago on our way back from Montana and seeing the Lake Michigan from the sky really gives a sense of how massive it is. I don't trust lakes that big! 😆

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan10 ай бұрын

    They're awesome and they have lake monsters!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan10 ай бұрын

    Northern Michigan summers are hard to beat! Thanks for spending the day with all of us!

  • @Yeetly
    @Yeetly10 ай бұрын

    Back in june me and my fam went to orcas island for a few days and one of the days we decided to go do whale watching and we got to see humpbacks

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan10 ай бұрын

    Yeah, it's a cool area!

  • @missp4870
    @missp487010 ай бұрын

    I cannot without crying. I know I was there before. I know it with everything in me

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan10 ай бұрын

    It's an incredible and magical place!

  • @GediAstro
    @GediAstro10 ай бұрын

    That’s a sharp lens man :)

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan10 ай бұрын

    It's pretty tack sharp if you can get close enough to the subject! :)

  • @dalankamulyan5263
    @dalankamulyan526310 ай бұрын

    Very beautiful scenery around the forest

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @StephenandAndie
    @StephenandAndie10 ай бұрын

    the opening line on this video immediately brought to mind our road to Pyramid Point. 😅

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan10 ай бұрын

    too true 😂 the van’s worst enemy, sand

  • @andiemills7390
    @andiemills739011 ай бұрын

    your videos always put me in such a zen place. 🤗

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I enjoy whenever I get the time to sketch.

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth11 ай бұрын

    I'm not one drawn to the exacting attention to detail needed for architecture so Feats of Engineering are one of those things where I shake my head and tip my cap. I had a similar feeling when we saw some of the stone arches we were driving over on the Going to the Sun road in Glacier. The ingenuity and perseverance of Man!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan11 ай бұрын

    It's just crazy sometimes, I find bridges pretty interesting. Going to the Sun is pretty wild as well, when there's a will, there's a way if people really want to get there.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens11 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video and narration my friend, looks like a great place to hike and explore. Such a beautiful energy and atmosphere!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan11 ай бұрын

    Thank you! It's a great area to explore, a lot to you can do!

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan11 ай бұрын

    Happy to be back exploring and sketching an amazing place! Would love to get back there some day. Enjoy!

  • @keithbandy8959
    @keithbandy895911 ай бұрын

    just there last week 7 lakes anna, echo allyson billy be dam, diamond,deer, ben to 55 lakes

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan11 ай бұрын

    Nice, it's beautiful land up there!