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    BIG SEKI LOOP, 9 Days backpacking Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park & Hiking John Muir Trail – JMT



    Backpacking & Hiking Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks Big SEKI Loop (northern half) JMT, a 9 day journey through light and waterfalls. John Muir Trail in 4k 60fps. Sierra Nevada Range, California.

    This is a video from a 9 day backpacking loop doing the northern half of the BIG SEKI LOOP in Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park the summer of 2020. We start from Roads End and go over Granite Pass, down to Middle Fork of Kings River and up to the JMT at Palisade Creek. We follow the JMT up the Golden Staircase and over Mather and Pinchot Pass, down Woods Creek and over Rae Lakes and Glen Pass, to exit down Bubbs Creek back to Roads End again. Finishing with half of the Rae Lakes Loop. A stunning trip in amazing conditions with scenery as beautiful as any you will ever see. Truly a journey through the range of light.

    Music by Melantopia

    https://music.apple.com/no/artist/melantopia/1176297721

    Gear I use:
    Marmot tent https://www.youtube.com/user/marmotpro
    Marmot ball cap https://www.youtube.com/user/marmotpro
    Osprey Aether 70 Backpack https://www.youtube.com/user/ospreypacks
    Paria Outdoor Products Thermodown 15 sleeping bag https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoC1PBxejxpzdInYW4dbJ4g
    Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm sleeping pad https://www.youtube.com/user/ThermarestGear
    Ursac https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd0LCCbs7icRlibynSH57Jw
    LaSportiva TX4 approach shoes https://www.youtube.com/user/LaSportivaNA
    Norrøna Falketind pants https://www.youtube.com/user/NorronaSport
    Fjallraven pants https://www.youtube.com/user/FjallravenSE
    Arcteryx Cerium LT puffy, synthetic shirt and Hard Shell Jacket
    https://www.youtube.com/user/arcteryxequipmentinc
    LaSportiva fleece https://www.youtube.com/user/LaSportivatube
    Helly Hansen base layers https://www.youtube.com/user/hellyhansen
    Black Diamond headlamp https://www.youtube.com/user/BlackDiamondVideo
    Primus cooking system https://www.youtube.com/user/PrimusChannel
    Apple Iphone 11promax for recording video https://www.youtube.com/user/Apple
    16000Mah power bank
    Alltrails app https://www.youtube.com/user/alltrailsinc
    Petzl Ice Axe https://www.youtube.com/user/petzlcrew
    Patagonia puffy https://www.youtube.com/user/patagoniavideo
    Outdoor Research Gaiters https://www.youtube.com/user/OutdoorResearch
    Black Diamond Crampons
    Filmed on iphone

    00:00 Intro
    01:24 Introduction
    02:20 Day 1
    07:16 Day 2
    09:10 Granite Pass
    12:24 Middle Fork Kings River Hailstorm
    15:10 Day 3
    18:03 Whining
    19:10 Devils Washbowl
    27:44 Day 4
    31:30 The Golden Staircase
    34:06 Palisade Lakes
    38:08 Day 5
    41:45 Mather Pass
    49:30 Beauty
    52:57 Lake Marjorie
    54:35 Day 6
    57:30 Pinchot Pass
    1:03:23 Day 7
    1:06:31 Rae Lakes
    1:11:42 Day 8
    1:16:30 Glen Pass
    1:24:16 Rattle Snake
    1:25:40 Day 9

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    3. Arne Servatius on

      My grandparents were from Germany and Austria. They taught me something’s about Denmark’s. Must of had relatives from Denmark for my first name is of the Danish spelling Michigan

    5. pinkze on

      pinkze he say " sorry I have not commented on any of your videos in a while. I watch your videos every day on my breaks at work without fail. This escape from every day life i find in your videos is utter fantasticness ! I love your attention to detail- spotting all of nature as you trail, the soundtrack which fades in and out and I love your enthusiasm which I totally get as who would not love this ! I would really like your opinion on my channel if you get chance. I understand if not, as after all you are probably on some beautiful trail somewhere….🚶‍♂️take care Jarl "

    7. csilt on

      Some beautiful footage you got there. I think Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park is officially my favorite park but I love all of the Sierras. I miss California so much.

    8. DEVILS GAMBIT on

      I enjoyed this!!! Watching in 4k just makes me feel I hitched a ride on your shoulders!!! 😊 You also helped provide the visuals I needed for a school paper!

    11. Jan Lillis on

      The color of the water and rivers are so clear it is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful the flowers ,mountains ,trees, animals, wow what a stunning undescribable video thank you thank you thank your thank .

    12. Aaron M. on

      Amazing video and very in depth. I was wondering how many miles total was the northern half of your loop and what was the daily mile average? Your response would be great for my research of the Big Seki.

    15. Sovereign Citizen LEO on

      I really appreciate the way you set up your shots. I can't imagine putting a camera in front of me or behind me hundreds of feet to set up these scenes (if I was that tired – and I would be tired : )

    16. Minh Hop on

      So so beautiful! Thanks a lot for sharing with us ! Why you have such a huge packbag ? Would you share with us your experience of packing for such a hard hiking, and where to find water!

    17. Minh Hop on

      It would be more fun if you share about your cooking , what should we pack( food and drink) for a long hiking trip!
      Thanks again!

    19. Video Adventures on

      I've just discovered your channel a few weeks ago & I just love the footage. I recently have come down w/an Illness & stuck inside & watching your Vids almost 24 7, I find they are so relaxing & combing. If I were a little younger & healthier I would love to do this. I'm an Introvert so I could easily hike for days & not see people & would be fine lol. Love the music so fitting w/scenery and always @ the right time. Thank you so much

      Norwegian Xplorer.

    20. Regine Billiet on

      Once more I remain speechless considering such a magnificence, a wild nature, not harmed by any human pollution. What a grandeur ! – Don't you never loose your orientation, Jarl, choosing a direction without finding a trail ? – Many thanks to let me participate at this spectacular hiking-experience, it is if I sat on your shoulder !
      As I have never been in America, it's an amazing discovery……

    22. Tron Alpha on

      G'day from Queensland Australia.
      An exellent work on the vedio and nice music. I am compleatly amazed how well the path has been maintained for hikers and though the terrain looks rough, it looks like most people with resonble good fitness can do the hike. I am going to start hiking again after we reopen and i ve got my gear together. So rewarding don't you agree ?.
      Gerard.

    23. Michael Thunfors on

      I am late to the party. Just found your channel.
      Really enjoyed thre video. Well filmed and edited. I really like it is not only 2-3 sec clips.
      You seem to hike with ease although your backpack is quite big. Do yoo recall the weight when you started ( you had 9 days of food in it I guess)?
      Thank you for the effort of doing this (especially all the going back and forth).

    24. agus summit369 on

      Outstanding view. I wish I were there ….thousands mile from here, Indonesia. We have similar view like this….on the creator of mnt. RINJANI in Lombok, Indonesia. Thanks for sharing your beautiful footage.

    25. dp treks on

      Hey Jarl, I just completed the South Lake-North Lake Loop last week (7 days). Just got it in before the big snows. Incredible. Now to get my feet wet with video editing. Sheesh-

    32. david baca on

      9 days? how heavy is that pack on day 1?? 😅😅 this saturday I have a 8 day food carry out of Yosemite valley up illilouette, reds peak pass to toulome where I will pick up my resupply at the meadows post office/general store. then doing 6 days on another loop back to the valley. set up to fish every day. with my fishing gear, 8 days of food plus the bear canister I'm at 37 pounds. I could have shed 2 pound's using my summer bag but many nights will be at 9000-1000 feet so opted for my warmer bag.
      just my luck there is a forest fire in the southern part of the park and into sequia national forest as well. the southern entrance to Yosemite at wawona is closed but the rest remain open. I will be able to get in but the air quality will not but optimal. it was smoked out from fires when I was out there last year as well. horrible for pictures but the fishing will be spectacular.
      as always an amazing video.

    33. Wyregrasser on

      One of the clearest, sharpest, vivid… the list goes on… videos I have ever watched. Truely nailed it! Great job my friend. Epic beauty!

    35. Michael Broyer on

      outstanding video! The fact that you don't mention your two hiking companions is odd. No group trip is successful by one member. Is this about you at the expense of the group??

    36. pinkze on

      pinkze he say " I would sincerely like to thank you again Jarl, this video and your others really give me an inspiring escape from daily work and stresses and strains of everyday life "

    38. pinkze on

      pinkze he say " I've seen the rest but always come back to the best ! Love your videos with Joey and Catherine also. Such a great escape, thank you as always "

    40. pinkze on

      pinkze he say " I watch this time and time again, it never ceases to amaze me ! I remember as a kid, I had a 3d viewer with national parks in the USA 🇺🇸 this always reminds me, so thanks yet again Jarl ! "

    42. Cow JW on

      Thanks for posting this Jarl! Of course the whole hike was spectacular, but days 4 and 5 stood out for me. Especially Palisade Basin was so gorgeous. It kind of reminds me of Titcomb Basin in the Wind River Range with its numerous alpine lakes as well.

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