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Solo Silent Hike Up Longs Peak - Colorado’s Most Iconic Summit

A Longs Peak overnight from Kraig’s first month living in Denver in 2022. The route includes a Chasm Lake detour, a camp at the Boulderfield, and a sunrise summit the next morning. After the hiking sequence, he explains the trip’s preparation, his experience of the exposed upper route, and the filming setup. The closing update considers bringing narrated introductions into future hiking films.

A hiker among boulders beneath the steep face of Longs Peak.

In this video

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  1. Day 1 - Trailhead to Boulderfield (9 miles)
  2. Day 2 - Boulderfield to Peak
  3. Thank you NordVPN
  4. Getting to the trailhead and permits
  5. Itinerary and difficulty
  6. Filmmaking gear
  7. Upcoming trips
Details & credits
First publication
July 11, 2022
Kraig’s role
Creator
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Primary source status
Live
Source checked
September 11, 2026
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