21 Days Solo on the John Muir Trail – Full Documentary

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► ABOUT THIS HIKE
In September-October 2023, I hiked the John Muir Trail, a 350-kilometer (215-mile) long-distance trail that is often considered one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the United States. It stretches from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney (4,421m, 14,505ft) straight through the Sierra Nevada mountains, passing through Yosemite National Park, the John Muir and Ansel Adams Wildernesses, Sequoia National Park, and Kings Canyon National Park. Along the way, it passes over 9 major mountain passes: Donohue Pass (3,323m, 10,902ft), Island Pass (3,205m, 10,515ft), Silver Pass (3,180m, 10,433ft), Selden Pass (3,094m, 10,151ft), Muir Pass (3,558m, 11,969ft), Mather Pass (3,700m, 12,139ft), Pinchot Pass (3,797m, 12,457ft), Glen Pass (3,585m, 11,758ft), and Forester Pass (4,009m, 13,153ft). Along the way, I wildcamped and made 2 resupply stops, in Mammoth Lakes and Bishop.

This is an ambient film without dialog.

► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:32 Day 1 - Half Dome Yosemite
6:39 Day 2 - Cathedral Lakes Yosemite
11:11 Day 3 - Lyell Canyon Yosemite
16:51 Day 4 - Donohue Pass + Thousand Island Lake
21:50 Day 5 - Hail storm
27:30 Day 6 - Mammoth Lakes (town)
29:52 Day 7 - Mammoth Lakes (town)
31:18 Day 8 - Duck Lake Pass
37:30 Day 9 - Silver Pass
45:18 Day 10 - Selden Pass
51:45 Day 11 - Kings Canyon (together with Scott)
55:31 Day 12 - Evolution Valley (together with Scott)
1:02:02 Day 13 - Muir Pass (together with Scott)
1:07:35 Day 14 - Hot Springs (together with Scott) (town)
1:09:11 Day 15 - Bishop Lake Snow Storm
1:13:09 Day 16 - Palisade Lakes
1:21:22 Day 17 - Marther + Pinchot Pass
1:29:10 Day 18 - Rae Lakes + Glen Pass
1:36:36 Day 19 - Forester Pass
1:45:13 Day 20 - Mount Whitney
1:52:56 Day 21 - Mount Whitney
1:55:06 Outro (photos)

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[iaincumming]

I think we can all collectively agree that this dude is the finest film maker of all time.. Outstanding work 👌

[momomo]

I am 56 years old, 5feet3, cancer survivor. I love to hike but my limit for a day is about 10 miles and I am not fit for a long trail. I enjoy ur video. I feel like I can experience a long hike that I am not physically able to do by feeling nature. Beautiful❤ and amazing! Your video I am able to sense earth breathing.

[JAYLUCSTRAVELS]

New Harmen Video means I’m pouring some coffee and taking notes on how to get better at videography! Class of his own

[chriscaffee]

Spectacular cinematography, editing, color, composition and storytelling. The best movie ever done about this trail and in my opinion one of the best movies ever made published on YouTube.

[vega]

This is a reaction of all our comments to bring the extended cut - thank you so much for investing time bringing my absolute favourite hiking of your collection as extended version.

[dankobudd]

Dear Harmen, pictures and views in your videos are so clear and so light…
Absolutely therapy of quiet and calm!
Thank you so much!!!

[loretalaus]

Cinematic masterpiece! Wow, just wow!

[edwardconover]

What a splendid example of "show, don't tell". The visuals are so good but what struck me every bit as much was the sound editing: the wind in the trees, the water, the rain, the sharp inhale when submerging in an alpine lake, the bird calls (beautifully captured), and (through it all) the metronome of your steps.

I can't believe the video is two hours long, it just flew by.. I sent the link to a friend and warned her, "it's a bit long, 20-30min". Good thing I rechecked that before hitting send.

[avbvb]

Cinematic and photography are next level. So inspiring and respectfull. An true pleasure to watch!

[shapesart]

This is a kind of movies I'd like to watch always. Big Thank You !

[DolleExplorer]

Harmen, you are a miracle! Three weeks alone out there. Perfect cinematic video, perfect sound impressions, perfect outdoor behavior, energy and power to do this. Only 5% of you in my videos would make me proud like a little god!!!

[sharondavis]

The earth is a beautiful surreal place putting on a magnificent show at every turn. Harmen, you know how to capture all the breathtaking sights & sounds. WOW😮😊❤

[Jedidiah]

As always, as usual, fantastic, majestic. Thank you.

[Sheety]

My tripod 😂😂 How did I hike like that?? Haha! Enjoyed the trek all over again - everything from the light, sounds, and scenery. The Sierra never gets old!! Makes me wish I was there…even though I was (for a minute!) haha 🙌 Nice job my friend 👏 🏕️🙌🌲

[gregoryoutdoors]

Im saving that to my special to watch for later!
Im not sure if you know but John Muir was born here in Scotland, Dunbar where I live. Its a small town but sooo beautiful with golf courses, cliffs, big beach, JM forrest park, family Zoo etc. His home is a museum with lots of pictures and about saving the national parks etc.
I finished his trail here in Scotland, its a coast to coast walk. Anyway proud moving here with my family and so happy!
I hope I get to come to Usa one day and hike JMT and see what you saw.

[walkingsimo]

You're the best cinematic hiker that i've even seen.

[johnmckay]

You're the real deal @HarmenHoek !!! 🙏❤

[jo_el_]

I ordered his book "Our national parks' a few days back and it arrived today. What a coincidence and how wonderful it is that I can watch this video and start reading his book afterwards!

[TravellingAllen]

I was fortunate enough to be able to experience this amazing journey last September. Thank you for bringing back so many wonderful memories. You create such beautiful and inspiring content.

[ketoboomer]

I felt as if I was with you. Getting to see such beauty and raw nature. I truly loved this video❣️ Thank you Harmen