David Flinn

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David Flinn
After a decent 10" of snow, a lovely day in February to the nearby fields and woods for some cross country downhill practice. The snow was deep enough but the hills were not steep enough. Camera: DJI Action 4 using a neck strap
Over Hill and Dale Ski Touring – Earn Your Turns
To celebrate Super Bowl Sunday, Mother Nature dumped 10" of fresh powder on Plum Island beach, near Newburyport, Massachusetts on February 9, 2025. Filmed with DJI Action 4. Sorry, I forgot to turn on horizon balance. Doh!
Plum Island Beach Ski Tour on Super Bowl Sunday
A super cold day but wind was minor. Snow level enough with a nice powder layer. We ran into an avalanche rescue training class ... very cool. When: Saturday January 25, 2025 Camera: DJI Action Cam 4
Whiteface Toll Road – A Chill Adirondack Ski Tour
In August 2024, I left the Woods Creek suspension bridge and worked my way up to just below 10,000' for a nice camp below the fire line. The next morning, up and over Pinchot Pass and down to Lake Marjorie. Filmed on an iPhone 14 pro.
Hiking over Pinchot Pass to Lake Marjorie on the John Muir Trail
On August 13, 2024, I camped at Middle Rae Lakes on my way northbound on the John Muir Trail. On the next day, I hiked down to Woods Creek and then up to Pinochet Pass. There was a staggering amount of avalanche blowdown about two miles from Woods Creek. It really was hairy and will take a lot of work to clear the trail for next year. Filmed with iPhone 14 pro.
Rae Lakes – A top notch campsite when hiking the John Muir Trail
August 13, 2024 dawned with Sierra Blue skies. Little did I know I would find tacos on the trail. Thank you Taco Hut tribe! Glen Pass is the northern gateway to the Rae Lakes, one of the cherished destination in the Sierra Nevada mountains. This video was recorded on an iPhone 14 pro with a few minor voice-over tracks, no music.
Tacos over Glen Pass – Hiking on the John Muir Trail
When hiking northbound in August, 2024, I cached a resupply box at the Onion Valley campground near Independence. Leaving my cozy campsite near Forestor Pass, the trail leads to Vidette Meadows. From there, I headed up to Bullfrog Lake and finally to Kearsarge Lakes, a wonderful spot nestled under the Kearsarge Pinnacles. Filmed with iPhone 14 pro.
Hiking Resupply to Kearsarge Lakes on the John Muir Trail Northbound
In August 2024, I hiked the John Muir Trail Northbound from Cottonwood Lakes to Tuolumne Meadows. This video described what gear worked well and what did not. Pictures filmed on trail with iPhone 14 pro. Video from DJI Action 4 in the home studio in December, 2024.
Gear Wins and Fails: Lessons Learned Hiking the John Muir Trail
At over 13,000, the highest pass on the John Muir Trail that many say is harder than Mount Whitney. Hiking northbound in August 2024, I found that the pass was a challenge but going down was tougher. Filmed with iPhone 14 pro.
Hiking over Forester Pass on the John Muir Trail
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