ONE SMALL STEP | My First Solo Backpacking Trip
In June I ventured out into California’s Desolation Wilderness on my first solo backpacking trip. As someone who loves spending time in nature so much, it was hard to believe that at age 28, I was just now going on my first solo overnight in the wild. Why can it sometimes be so challenging to make space for this kind of adventure? As I moved through this incredibly beautiful landscape, that is the question I found myself reflecting on.
My hope is that this video will inspire you to seek your own adventures and new experiences in nature ❤️🏕️
Thank you to @Cody Blue for creating the video that inspired this trip!
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Austin Meyer is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, podcast host, and ultra runner. He is a National Geographic Explorer and the 2015 winner of the New York Times International Reporting trip with Nicholas Kristof competition. His work has been published by The New York Times, Washington Post, National Geographic, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, and Slate among others. His documentary films have screened at the American Documentary Film Festival and the Mill Valley Film Festival. On his podcast titled The Austin Meyer Podcast, Austin interviews the world’s best storytellers in all sorts of genres about how they craft the stories they tell.
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Hi Austin. A relaitionship that I've been in since I was 18, in for almost 10years, has recently fallen apart. What you spoke about at around to 10 minute mark has really resonated with me. I need to take time to find myself and detach from everything that is here in my routine, and take one small step into the wilderness. A breath of fresh air goes a long way. Thank you for this film.
11:39 I thought there was another random dude emerging for a second
Phenomenal piece of entertainment, well done!
Awesome! How do I find this area on Google maps? Thanks for sharing!
This is such a beautiful video…both the images and message. Thank you!
Probably one of the best videos, in terms of storytelling, film making/editing, educating I've seen so far! Great job and keep on going man. Greetings from GER
Awesome work. Thanks for this!
You look like the 4th Jonas brother
Well done, sir. You’ll have a large audience in no time. Keep to the outdoors!
Amazing video. I'll be embarking on a solo backpacking trip this summer. This really helped. Thank you.
Awesome video I plan on doing solo backpacking myself. One of the things I’m worried about is where I will set up camp.
This is a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing!
Fantastic video on how you both film and tell the story. Thank you!!
Simple yet beautiful! I am embarking on my first ever backpacking but with my husband and my 8 year old son. SOLO is my goal in between and documenting it….just LOVED your film! Good job and thank you for sharing!
i know im a year late to the party but id say that those film making skills are really good, i enjoyed watching, consider adding canoeing into your hat of hobbies its very rewarding.
thanks, Have a great day!
Love the storytelling style. Watching from Norway 😊😊
well done,,really enjoyed
I want to travel solo in the next year but I never travelled alone before. Do you recommend me to do a solo backpacking in SE during a month? Or should I go in just one place first to see how it is?
Thanks for this video. All my videos on my YouTube channel are inspired by you, they are hiking videos from Chile. Many greetings.!!!!!!!
Amazing video.
I grew in the city so i was never the type to go out to the mountains, but in recent years I’ve had this huge desire to backpack. When I do go, i have the most refreshing time. This video inspired me to go adventure even if it is only for one night
Awesome Video!
What size pack are you using?
Loved it. 🤙🏼
Awesome views.
Seriously talented videographer! Fantastic movie!
I’m new to viewing your work so I obviously don’t know your background/skills. Regardless, you did very nice work in the content of this video and production.
Beautiful views. Thanks for making and sharing!
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12:00 in the vid had the BEST shot of the tent, definitely something I want to do
At 45, I am going to do my first trip since my early teens… thanks for sharing.
Dude this video is insane I love it. Thank you for making this :)))
I really enjoyed all your beautiful camera shots. Great video, Austin
Great video, brother. I just found your channel on the recommendation of a friend. I love the sentiment about finding yourself and slowing down when the rest of the world has you running. Looking forward to catching more of what you put out. All the best!
Nice work
Absolutely beautiful film man! Love that hat!
Can I ask how you were able to use The Hunts music without getting flagged?!?! I’d love to use them but don’t want any weirdness happening!
Either way, cheers man! You’ve got a new sub from this dude! 🍻🍻🍻