Thru-Hiking The Uinta Highline Trail | Full Documentary

This 110+ mile trek takes us through the stunning Uinta Mountains of Utah, offering crystal clear lakes, lush forests, and awe-inspiring vistas. Our journey starts from the western trailhead, as we make our way eastward, taking on steep ascents, rocky terrain, and unpredictable weather conditions.

During this unforgettable backpacking trip, we encounter a diverse range of wildlife, including curious deer and majestic moose. We hike around some of the highest points in Utah, including the iconic Kings Peak, and witness one of the prettiest sunsets we've ever seen.

Throughout this documentary, you'll see the prototype packs we were testing, created by Outdoor Vitals. Keep an eye out for more information by subscribing to our outlets.

Join us as we tackle the challenging Uinta Highline Trail, pushing ourselves to our limits and experiencing the incredible beauty of this awe-inspiring mountain range.

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Table of Contents
00:00 Teaser
00:29 Last Time
01:11 The Uinta Highline Trail
02:36 Day 1 - Highline Trailhead to Dead Horse Pass
21:03 Day 2 - Dead Horse Pass to Anderson Pass
39:51 Day 3 - Anderson Pass to North Pole Pass
58:47 Day 4 - North Pole Pass to the end of the high country
01:07:02 Day 5 - The Last 20 Miles
01:13:33 Pizza

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[TaysonWhittaker]

You might notice some prototypes of a certain new backpack... 🤔

[TheFraziers]

Joe has a lot to be proud of. His "before" picture at the beginning of the video really puts his journey into context. Very inspirational! Awesome work Joe!

[brycewalburn]

Joe, you absolutely made yourself look good while bailing. Some people are not mature enough to recognize their limits and make the best choice for the group. You put up a heck of a fight. You moved the needle and that's what counts.

[bewhiskeredjuarez]

It's videos like these that remind me why I prefer solo backpacking LOL

[ervinslens]

Absolutely gorgeous cinematography bud, this was one outstanding film!

[Packsalot]

Well done on your adventures and your video highlighting the Uintas and your trip. The Uintas are my favorite place to recreate. So awesome. Wow, you all had some amazing experiences on this trail. Take care and maybe I'll see you on the trail someday.

[mlebaron]

Wow! Great hike! Nice video! Very inspiring.

[lostinthewoodsproductions]

That is an absolutely stunning range to trek across! It's been added to the "hit list"

[Minister_of_Magic_]

Joe chose a great spot to head back. Moon Lake is absolutely gorgeous and even has cabins a little shop to rest at.

[davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Thank you so much for this documentary Tayson and leading your team on a successful trek. God Bless

[TheWayOutdoors]

Hey guys, I'm just finishing Day 1 and loving this video so far. The commentary and shots are incredible!

[BBQDad]

Thank you for this video. The Uinta Highline Trail seems to be quite beautiful, although the idea of 100 miles above 10, 000 feet is a bit daunting to those of us who live at 1, 000 feet. Still, who knows? With enough conditioning...
Subscribed.

[Manatherindrell]

Awesome. I'm going to be hiking the Highline Trail this summer (snowpack permitting) so I've been watching everything about it on youtube.

[panhandlejake]

Sensational trek !
One challenge is making the choice between pushing on vs bailing when you are either debilitatingly tired or low on energy. Phe exhilaration of finishing while bailing always leaves questions and lingering self-doubts.

[ThienNguyen-ecyc]

I love this. The focus on bettering your situation and not taking the easy route.

[peterchristensen]

Thank you for this documentary! Brought back great memories of my 8-day thru-hike in 2020. The place is absolutely spectacular, and this video really shows that.

[chado_outdoors]

Great video, and big props to Joe. The work he's put in is admirable and I'd join him on a hike anytime, at his pace!

[Lv_o]

Nice job! Amazing hike, now on my bucket list…but I’m thinking it would take me more days.

[kenwbrenner]

Very much enjoyed watchng this video.
It was well filmed, and made us feel we were with you.
Thankful you all made it safely.
God Bless!

[colbypark]

What a cool group. Doing this hike in a little less than a month and I'm super excited! Good luck to y'all. Outdoor Vitals rocks.