Hiking to the Highest Point in Texas - Guadalupe Peak & Carlsbad Caverns in 4K

In this episode, we went hiking and camping in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. We drove out to West Texas, staying at Van Horn the night before heading into the park. We then hiked the Salt Basin Overlook trail on the first day. We had some great views of the desert and saw the Guadalupe Mountain's El Capitan.

The next day we hiked up to the highest point in Texas, Guadalupe Peak, sitting at 8751 feet above sea level. We then hiked on the Devil's Hall Trail on the last day before driving to Carlsbad Caverns.

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--SCENE SELECTION--
00:00 Teaser
00:30 Theme Song
00:57 After Intro
02:01 San Antonio Jaunt
02:59 Breakfast and Driving Out
04:49 Car Boredom
06:52 Hotel Archives
07:49 DAY ONE
08:49 Arriving at the Park
09:27 Map Sequence
10:00 El Capitan Trail and Plant ID
13:18 Desert Hiking
19:10 Mormon Tea
22:46 Snack Break
25:11 Sunscreen Smothering
25:57 Sunny Ascent
29:45 El Capitan Views & Vista
34:02 Resting and Talking
35:59 Flowers and Skull
36:38 Hiking Back to Camp
39:38 Shady Tree Rest
41:58 Dehydrated Hiking
44:54 Back to Camp & Water Pump
46:01 Campsite Reflections
46:44 Dinner Shenanigans
51:50 Skunk & Eating
53:08 Dessert in the Desert
54:56 Stars and Storms
56:54 DAY TWO
58:33 Reviewing our Plans
59:15 The Hike Begins
1:02:30 Hail
1:04:58 Resting & Rainbows
1:05:38 To the Summit
1:07:34 The Summit!
1:09:29 Back Down the Mountain, Michelle & Becky
1:12:40 Return to Camp
1:13:31 Visitor's Center
1:15:18 "Luxurious" Dinner & Dessert
1:17:00 Evening Relaxation
1:18:30 Dusk & Night
1:20:16 DAY THREE
1:22:28 Tarantula
1:24:25 Rocky Canyon & Devil's Hall
1:26:46 Final Reflections
1:28:37 Viewer Shoutout and Credits
1:30:05 Post-Hike Meal
1:32:29 Carlsbad Caverns
1:38:54 Credits Resume
1:41:02 Call to Action
1:41:30 Shoutouts
1:46:51 Secret Bites

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All of the musical compositions or arrangements and footage in this video are original, and were composed, recorded, and captured by Andrew Lin, Bryan Lin, Robby Huang, and Thomas Sinard

Featuring drums by Nate Laguzza

Original content and music is copyright Adventure Archives (c) 2021

[TickThis]

Just a reminder to everyone that the music we enjoy is produced by these same gents. Stunning work guys.

[ReeWrayOutdoors]

Andrew: "I'm not a fan of hiking uphill. I'm a fan of having hiked uphill." Truer words have never been spoken!

[ceceliabess]

The century plant only lasts a year then stalk dies and falls over. They are edible but you have to cut the stalk sometime in may and before it blooms. My late father used to cut it down for us as kids and cut the stalk into like foot long sections then he would roast all the sections in a fire. I am Apache from Arizona and it is one of our native foods. It is sweet. Thank you for sharing this awesome video. I really enjoyed watching this one.

[Michael_Tran]

Im just here to see Robby smacking his leg while enjoying his meal haha

[curiousnomadic]

32:20 Awesome philosophical conversation guys. We are all interdependent. Thumbs up for that.

[mvg]

Guys, I just wanted to let you know that my dog actually loves watching Adventure Archives. Whenever I have to leave him at home for a while, I put on Adventure Archives and he will just chill out and watch it. It's his favorite!

[traviskinchen]

My first trip to the Guadalupes was as a young teen in the early 80s when I climbed the peak for the first time with my mother. My most recent trip there (not last!) was in December 2019 just before the pandemic began, when I backpacked out around the El Capitan trail (day one in this video) to Shumard canyon and the Williams Ranch house, and back the next day. In between I have hiked almost every trail in the park (two trail segments still on the list), camped at most of the backcountry sites, taken my dad on his only non-army backpacking trip (McKittrick Ridge) and climbed Guadalupe Peak with my own kids. I've also been blessed to get to visit and explore caves in the New Mexico portions of the mountain range, camp and hike and mountain bike, picnic at Sitting Bull Falls, and just soak up the unique and unexpected environments throughout these mountains. Literally a lifetime of adventures. This place is the home of my heart, and it was such a joy to see it so beautifully filmed and appreciated. Thanks, guys. This one was special. Do go back in late October to mid-November some time and see the maples in brilliant color with the desert mountains around - it's a treat.

[jason]

Great these guys are back! Some of the best hiking videos on YouTube! They deserve more subscribers for the quality material they produce!

[murasaki]

I like how every scene has a different music that matches the vibe, Robby your sound scoring is superb.

[williambeck]

Love the hints of Ennio Morricone (RIP) in the music!

[kezbot]

Oustanding content and musical compositions once again, guys! Thanks again for the birthday shout out, Robby and @Jason Bourgeois I'm so appreciative of your (shirtless) efforts 😂🙏😍

[kimbettendorf]

36:39-46:25 might just be my favorite music that Robby has ever done so far. LOVE this episode, guys!

[alant.]

Beautifully shot video. Going to put Carlsbad Caverns on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing that adventure.

[veronica]

I was born and raised inTexas, but now live in Idaho. You should add the Sawtooth Mountains to your adventure list. That is a stunning hike! Great video, thank you.

[carolemahoney]

So happy to see you again. I am 76yrs old and love traveling with you guys. Loved this episode. Thank you!

[LordDelCasa]

@1:07:48 man that moment made me smile. haven't watched one of these in a while. THANK YOU

[loganz]

The end credits is as long as an episode and I’m loving it.

[Magellan]

Thank you for this awesome video! I just recovered from cancer a few months ago and me and and my brother are heading out to Guadalupe from Georgia in a few months. Can’t wait!

[bethanydueweke]

I can't describe how much I enjoy these productions. If anyone asks what my favorite show is, it's this. This one came out just in time for my birthday and was the best present! From the jokes to the serious, the music and stunning videography, and the end, oh how I look forward to the end 😂! I'm a Robby fan girl for sure, but love watching all of you, and missed Bryan! Can't wait for the next adventure... 😊

[CAgirrrrrrrrl]

Absolutely beautiful. And poor Thomas is sunburned.