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    SUPER SIERRA HIGH ROUTE | An Off-Trail Adventure From Yosemite to Whitney



    The ultimate High Sierra backpacking adventure- a link-up of the Yosemite High Route, Sierra High Route, and Southern Sierra High Route, starting north of Yosemite and ending south of Mt. Whitney for a total of 305 mostly off-trail miles over 23 days. I hope you enjoy, and maybe find some inspiration for your own adventures.

    For more information on the route, check out my trip report on Reddit:

    Trip Report- the ‘Super Sierra High Route’ (YHR + SHR + SoSHR)
    by u/Danstenziano in Ultralight

    Gear list (with links) for this trip, including camera gear:
    https://www.lighterpack.com/r/b7xw9k
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    1. Dan Stenziano on

      Hey there- a big thanks to everyone who has watched and enjoyed the video! One quick thing: a decent amount of people have asked me how to go about hiking this route, in terms of permits, logistics, resupply, maps, etc. Keeping in the spirit of responsible off-trail wilderness travel, I would encourage anybody interested in trying it to seek out the map sets and guidebooks for the individual routes, create your own itinerary, and then get in touch with the ranger station nearest your starting trailhead to obtain a permit. For some basic information and guidance, check out my trip report on Reddit, linked in the description.

    2. Well Seasoned Hiker on

      What a great video, so inspirational. Heading up for the SHR this August. This video has me amped but somehow disappointed we're not doing the entire Super SHR. Maybe next year. THANKS for this BEAUTIFUL video. VERY well done!!!

    5. Kjartan Ottarsson on

      Amazing Film +++++ I realy loved your honesty and the greate spirit between the three of you, and the beautyfull landscape you have shown me from the Sieras. Thank you, and thank you for the insperation you have given me 😉👌👍👍👍👍👍

    6. jwebbw on

      Enjoyed it immensely, make some more of these please !! I've watched this before and watching it again, it was great….thanks

    10. J C on

      Russel to blue lake pass in one day? With sluggo and foester in between? To me that’s gotta be one of the days your most proud of. Were there other day sections like that?

    13. Neda Nother on

      I think I've seen every single sierras video on youtube….this is the shit. Probably the best video out there. Awesome job. I'm getting a permit today for one last trip

    17. Phil Martz on

      Dan, kudos to your awesome adventure and much thanks for this video! This is one of the best I've seen that goes beyond the usual to actually capture the boundless beauty, the emotions, and sense of wonder brought on by the Sierras. I've been backpacking and mountaineering in the Sierras for 50 years. Just explored Second Recess, White Bear Pass, even Gables Lakes and Indian Lakes this year. Was at Tulainyo a while back and Junction Pass. So, it was great to see them again in your video. One thing that I saw happen to you and happens to me every time, is becoming overwhelmed, and the loss of words, when trying to describe the feeling of day after day of unrelenting incredibly beautiful mountains!

    19. Stephen G on

      Can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed this video..I’m a 50 yo Day hiker who’s considering backpacking in the next couple of years..obviously nothing like this, but very inspiring and absolutely breathtaking footage. Thank you

    22. Andy D on

      Thank you for putting together a well edited video of a beautiful route through some of my favorite High Sierra terrain.

      I really liked the Russel Col alternative to the standard SHR, and appreciate the details of your amazing Mt Sill ascent.

      I did a similar route in 2016 (with some alternates) and I can relate to the feeling that you captured so well when it was finally done. A huge accomplishment, with nobody at the parking lot who could comprehend the difficulty of the journey.

      Fortunately you captured it on film for all of us to enjoy.

      BTW, I remember when Alan was asking for guidance on HST regarding the Baxter/Arodectes saddle. The SSHR was originally ‘published’ without anyone actually crossing that section for the guide. Amy from BPL (who created the BSL guide) was the first to cross that section, she did it nobo, and may have had an easier time descending that challenging north ridge. I understand the theme of staying high in that section, but I ended up following a xc route slightly to the west (similar to the KCHBR) through there.

      Thanks again and I’m looking forward to your next adventure vid👍

    24. S L on

      I absolutely love this video. Your narration is just perfect. I am "not much of a backpacker" but an avid Sierra hiker; the longing to do a high-route is real, though. 🙂

    25. gred808 on

      Nice work man! Got to get back to the 'range of light'. Thanks for posting! I have spent quite a few summers up in those isolated nooks and crannies in the alpine zones above the Muir Trail and the PCT, your video brought back lots of fond memories.

    27. James Gillespy on

      Climbing on this rock makes you a ballerina. You balance and shift your weight under every step as the rocks move. It is really very graceful…

    30. Max Berger on

      Am i correct to assume you put the Yosemite portion right after the Whitney portion in the spirit of off trail trail and not giving away the route?

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