Backpacking the Chisos Mountains | Big Bend National Park | Austin, TX
Backpacking the Chisos Mountains | Big Bend National Park | Austin, TX
Backpacking through Big Bend National Park over Thanksgiving 2019.
Big Bend is unlike anything I have ever experienced. Driving in it gave me a similar impression to Death Vally, but then the Chisos Mountains come into view. The Chisos Mountain Range is totally contained within Big Bend National Park which is very unique. The tallest point (Emory Peak) is at 7,825′ above sea level. The mountains provide incredible views out over the ultra-flat plains that surround them. Thanksgiving is supposedly one of the busiest days of the year at Big Bend, but you wouldn’t know it. I would compare it to a slow day at Mt. Rainier National Park. Texas is not the first state that comes to mind when you think hiking, but this park is worth the trip.
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Nikon Z6 w/ 24-70 (main camera)
Joby Gorillapod
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GoPro Hero 7 Black Edition
DJI Mavic Air
Link to our route (Alltrails):
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Great video. You are very talented. I enjoyed every part of it Jordan. Wish I was there.
What permit/trail did you guys pick in order to get multiple sites or did you go back to your first site?
I did a rafting trip down there 30 years ago as a teen. Best trip of my live. Really want to go back. Pictures do not do it justice for the landscape or the night skies.
What was your itinerary?
Wow, My best friend, Wonderful video dear. I enjoyed watching. Hope to see you soon…
I live on Capitol Hill in Seattle! You are fun to watch.
so much to backpack through, hope we can go sometime!
Can I get a gear rundown? I’m planning a backpacking trip to big bend late this year, I’ve never been backpacking. Just regular camping.
Nice looks so fun. I love hiking
Very good thank goodness
Wow whatever sound recording you’re using is impressive. Sitting here in my house, I’ve almost smacked myself silly thinking there was a mosquito in my ear.😂
What camera gear are you using?
Did you have to pack all of your water for the trip or were there ways to get water on the trail?
Nice videography
really well put together video, beautiful scenery
Fab hike, nicely done. Did it as a dayhike a few years back, but may do a few nights out next time… 🤔
Brings back great memories. Thanks!
I hear you, "I don’t want to take it off and put it back on" literally me with my pack.😂
Excellent video. I enjoyed watching and brought up memory. When we did Big bend-Chisos backpacking trip last year, we did in reverse path. East route is lot easier than the brutal Pinnacle hike path to Emory Peak hike trail. You should have climbed to those top of boulder at Emory Peak. it is 1 of 2 best views at Big Bend. But with that wind, I may have aborted. Other camp site and view would be South Rim. Unbelievable view from South Rim and camp site. Worst thing was not taking water filter and not taking advantage of a water hole in the canyon. We only carried 2 gallons of water per person and ended up running out of water for 3 day trip. We got dehydrated after completing Emory Peak. We barely made the descent. St Elena canyon and Lost Maples trails are other excellent places to hike. Nothing like running into mother black bear with 2 cubs in a narrow trail. Got my heart rate really high. lol
great video! really nice quality and beautiful shots of the pack, very well done! i’m going in a couple weeks so this had me pumped.
Very far away from Austin
43 years ago I did this solo with much less sophisticated equipment. It was one of the best hikes of my life. Since 1970 I have hiked more than 10 thousand miles across every area of Texas.
Good vid. Watching to plan a quick trip down there this week
What was the temp like during thanksgiving? Thanks
Watched the entire video awesome presentation. Big bend is still on my list. The views were amazing here. What a beautiful backpacking trip. Love how rugged the terrain is
Great video Big Bend is on our list to go hiking thanks for sharing
austin tx?
I’m planning a 3 day 2 night trip to BB this Jan or Feb. I see one spring showing on/near the loop on a map…are there any other natural water sources, or should I plan on packing in 2 gallons and refilling at the spring?
Great experience
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Man, this was very well done. Great freakin job. I haven’t made it out to this park but will eventually! Thanks for sharing! New sub…I have a channel as well, feel free to check it out.
Would be nice if there were tents like that for real. Just throw it on the ground and BAM! All set up. 😄
My most favorite place in Texas ♥️ ayeee those are the trails I walked!
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Nice one! Like! 👍
Watching this video lowered my blood pressure. Stunning scenery! Thanks for taking me along for the ride!
wtf were you even doing to that coffee? smh…
Nice video! How heavy were your packs and how much water did you take? Considering a late April early May trip, but amount of water needed to do this loop with some heat may be a lot!
That was a nice video. So cool.
Excellent video, great editing, great music. We love Big Bend, thanks for bringing the experience back to us
Nice job Jordan. I am looking for people who love the park to help with conservation projects to help protect wildlife corridors and more. I can be reached at ricklobello@gmail.com
I watched the entire vid! BBNP and the entire area of Guadelupe Mts. down thru the Marfa and Alpine areas, and on into Big Bend……..def my favorite places!
I have not hiked from Chisos Basin since 1982, and haven’t even been to the area since Christmas 2000. To say I miss it terribly is a huge understatement!
So, I was brought to near-tears several times, watching your hike……but those tears spilled down my cheeks when you said, "That’s the best thing I ever tasted!" OMG, I actually FELT that!
Thanks so much for documenting and sharing with us! Fantastic filming, editing and music!
This isn’t in Austin. It’s like 8 hours away
video is well done. thanks for sharing ‼️
Meant to say, thank you. Very good hike.
How do you poop
I’m heading here at the end of the month. Great video! I’m so sad the Chisos are taking fire damage, and I won’t be able to experience them like this. But it’s great to see it here and have an idea of what it was like.
What time of year did y’all hike it? Great video man
Beautiful place !!
You did an excellent job with your cámara.