Hiking 70 miles Alone in Idaho
About this work
A July 2020 solo loop through Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness, beginning near Grandjean. Three daily hiking chapters follow alpine lakes, jagged peaks, and wildflower meadows. An extended discussion then covers the route, camping, water crossings, food, and the conditions on that trip, before explaining the tripod-based shooting style and the process of editing the film.
In this video
Jump to a chapter on YouTube.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Overview of the Sawtooth Wilderness Loop
- Trail Distance and Route Details
- Wildflowers, Lakes, and Landscape
- Trail Conditions and Crowds
- Water Crossings and Hiking Strategy
- Mosquitoes and Camping Challenges
- Heat and Midday Hiking Conditions
- How Long the Hike Took
- Difficulty and Who This Trail Is For
- Beginner Option: Sawtooth Lake Overnight
- Meeting Subscribers on the Trail
- Getting to the Grandjean Trailhead
- Cost of the Trip
- Food and Trail Nutrition
- Stove vs Cold Food Strategy
- Filming and Editing the Hiking Film
- Tripod Shooting Style
- Camera Settings and Gear
- Life on the Road and Free Camping
- Exploring the Sawtooth Area
- Final Thoughts and Questions
- Outro and Credits
Details & credits
- First publication
- July 24, 2020
- Kraig’s role
- Creator
- Subjects
- Creator ArchiveHiking
- Primary source status
- Live
- Source checked
- September 11, 2026
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