Backpacking The Pecos Wilderness - 3 Lakes, 4 Nights, 5 Days

[hikinginva]

I'd love to know how you've met up with hiking companions. I no longer live in the state where I grew up (AZ) and so don't have access to my old friends. I've had real mixed results with local hiking clubs! I guess that's the main way people find one another. Maybe via the web?

Great video as usual, I've been gradually catching up on these.

[MrOGJMoney]

Are you allowed to take guns for protection in this area? I wanna go fishing at lake Katherine and spend a few nights out there but I wouldnt wanna stay that far into the wilderness without protection from dangerous animals or just crazy people like the cookie bandit in Jemez

[CrazyTaileZ]

@MrOGJMoney I hear ya man! That cookie bandit was living out in the Jemez for a long time too. I don't know whether or not you can bring a firearm with you to the Pecos Wilderness. My guess is that you CAN. I have seen other hikers/backpackers who have had a firearm strapped on their hipbelt before which is why I think you can. I would check with the ranger district to be absolutely sure tho because I don't want to give you false information. The fishing at lake Katherine is good too! Thanks!

[MrOGJMoney]

@CrazyTaileZ Thanx for the info

[RainforestRobin]

Ah, now THIS is some of my country, & the Windsor is 1 of my fav trals. Love all those aspen. The Pecos wilderness is stunning & as your shadow shows, thumbs up country. I even recognize some of the trees in the video. THAT's wild. I've hiked the Windsor probably 30 times plus, all barefoot. I hope to explore it more once it's open again. Stewart Lake is beyond beautiful. Had to chuckle, I too use hammock, car windshield for pad, etc. So so cool!! LOL! :) Thanks for adding joy 2 my day!. :)

[CrazyTaileZ]

@RainforestRobin Wow! 30+ times barefoot!? That is incredible! The Pecos Wilderness has been some of the hardest backpacking I have ever done but also the most enjoyable. Stewart Lake is breathtaking and Lake Katherine is surreal! It makes me feel wonderful that a simple video can reach out and touch the spirit in someone as my goal in making these video is to get the viewer to not only see somthing awesome, but to "feel" it and experience it too. You're comments made my day! THANK YOU DEARLY!

[CrazyTaileZ]

@RainforestRobin Thank you my friend for ur beautiful comment. I have lived in NM my whole life and I have never seen a drought this intense. I was so fortunate to have done this hike b4 the wildfires broke out and I am very happy to know that this area featured in this video was spared from the flames. This is truly an epic place to be in touch with nature and one of my most favorite places in the state to visit. The rain is coming and it will unleash with great vitality!

[RainforestRobin]

@CrazyTaileZ - I know I've commented more than once on some of your videos, so I won't be long. BUT I just had to tell you what a LOVELY spirit you have. This reply just moved me. I grew up in Maine, but have lived in beautiful NM since 95 and love it dearly. The vast spaces, ancient rock, wide open deep blue skies, mesas, and more just speak to my soul. I am heartened by your words of rain. I too believe this. I love how you said they will unleash great vitality. What LOVELY words. YES!! .

[kookiemoose]

A very enjoyable video. Hailstorm looked fun, at least from the safety of shelter. A couple nice little time-lapse's thrown in for good measure. It was a great idea eating dinner while watching this, perfect.

[JuxtaposedWanderer]

Great trip, man! Thanks for taking me along. I agree, nice video of the hailstorm along with everything else, just like always.

[wawhiker]

LOL - Your shadow knows thumbs up! Saw those grand birch trees. I am most impressed with the elevation you gained and what is up there! Hearty trees still that high up - at what elevation is considered sub-alpine in that region - much higher there than here in my region. Great timing on your tarp and the hail / thunder storm. Your hammock setups were fun to see. Your crew packs wisely for the multidays and many miles. What a great experience (for your viewers too) - thanks again!

[ThreeWheelJourney]

I miss the mountains... I miss walking... I miss forests.... I'm glad I was in a hotel and checked out your channel to catch this video. Currently in "corn country" about to travel across Iowa... but I'm reliving my trip across New Mexico after watching this. Thanks!  I hope to walk a trail with you someday!

[jchavez84]

which year was this in??

[ihikearoundcom]

I think is safe to say you saw very few people on your trip, and for the most part had the place to yourself. For sure, I would have been fishing too! Holy Hail! The sound of the creek, thunder and the hail, not too many people get to hear all 3 at once! That tree looks like it was struck by lighting ...ah same for that sign too! PB Lake rocks! Such a beautiful place to hike and camp, thanks for sharing another gem with us!

[beast12101]

what a great trip, just beautiful.

[medicjimr]

I think intenseangler said it best awesome beauty and that storm was quite impressive . It was wild seeing the lightning struck the sign post.

[intenseangler]

Another amazing trip! Gotta tell ya though... you're killin' me with these last couple videos lol. I REALLY gotta get out! Loved those lakes man... crystal clear water set among some stunning scenery! That storm sure was something... loved the shots of the hailstones crashing into the creek. Thumbs up Brother!

[thebjgj2]

when did you go there is still lots of snow

[monzanoman]

Wow what a great trip!!! The pecos wilderness is awesome and the views are plentyful and epic. To see lakes shimmering with trees glowing off the water reflection is awesome. The only thing it lacks is me on a float in the middle with a cold one, haha!

Anyhow, awesome video Matt and thanks for sharing your epic trip to us all and we all appreciate your dedication to continue making these videos of your journeys via backpacking etc.....

I was surprised about the weather! Nice hail storm!!!!!!

[rainbowhiker]

Wow! That is a beautiful area. Lakes at 12,000 feet, amazing. No wonder you guys were wrapped up in warm clothing. The Pecos is deffinitely on my bucket-list. That hailstorm footage was fun to see. I love the adverse weather in the backcountry. Always makes things so much more memerable. I was trying to figure out how many there were of you, three or four? Glad you had a good time. And memerable for us watchers, too. Thanks for posting this.

[ForasAccess]

Thanks for sharing the Pecos Wilderness Backpacking journey. From the logs collected at Stewart Lake to the 11,100 ft elevation view of Lake Johnson - My kinda area! I wanted to reach for my fly rod when I saw that view.

I got a chuckle viewing the coffee cup hanging outside the Backpack - brings back memories, I'm glad I'm not the only one to have done this.

Stunning views.

-TL