 | INCREDIBLE winter hike at Big Pine Lakes
13. 11. 2021 19:00:02
The Big Pine Lakes area is known for having some of the most beautiful hikes in California. Most hikers will typically take a single day or multi day backpacking out and back route to the second or third lake, but for those interested in an extra challenge, the trail extends beyond to what seems to ... |
 | Bryce Canyon Like You've Never Seen It
20. 11. 2021 20:11:14
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is a hiker and trail runner's dream. Miles of perfectly groomed trails through the spectacular and mystical hoodoos that form its slot canyons, spires, windows, fins and spires. We only had one day to explore Bryce NP, so we figured.... why not just do ALL the majo... |
 | Best Gifts for Hikers and Trail Runners
26. 11. 2021 17:29:08
We can't believe it either - the holiday season is already here, and that might mean you're already panicking trying to figure out the perfect Christmas gift for the hikers and trail runners in your life. But this year we have got you covered! We put together our top ten best gifts for hikers and tr... |
 | A San Francisco Marathon You Won't Believe - Running Across the Golden Gate Bridge
5. 12. 2021 20:33:51
Running across the Golden Gate Bridge is a dream we've had on our bucket list for ages. We only had one day to explore San Francisco, so we figured why not create our own 26.2 mile San Frnacisco marathon through the city and see it all? We started our day with the iconic walk across the Golden Gate ... |
 | Joshua Tree's Greatest Secret Hike - Climbing the Chasm of Doom
23. 12. 2021 20:10:44
The Chasm of Doom is Joshua Tree's greatest secret and most awe-inspiring hike. While difficult to find, the effort to do so is more than rewarded with entry to the chasm's dark and often terrifying tunnels. The only way out? Climbing through the infamous 'coffin', where hikers are forced to lie fla... |
 | The Astonishing Joshua Tree Hike You've Never Heard Of
30. 12. 2021 20:22:04
You guys will not believe this Joshua Tree hike! To be fair, it's more of a class 3 climb than a hike, but four miles of scrambling through the Joshua Tree boulders is all we need for some true type 1 fun. The trail is not on any Joshua Tree park maps that we know of, so let us know if you're intere... |
 | Zabriskie Ridge Traverse - The Craziest Secret Hike in Death Valley
6. 01. 2022 21:26:42
Death Valley National Park is an absolute dream of a winter hiking destination. We headed to the famous Zabriskie Point to catch sunrise and then ventured onto a small use trail near the trailhead which gives access to the Zabriskie Point Ridge Traverse, a route that offers miles of ridgeline overlo... |
 | The Golden Triangle - The 3 Death Valley Hikes You MUST Do
13. 01. 2022 21:04:42
This has got to be the best way to spend one day in Death Valley National Park: The Golden Triangle. We combined three of the most spectacular hikes in the park to make a seriously epic one day itinerary: we started at the Badwater Basin Salt Flats with a 10K sunrise run, headed over to Artist's Pal... |
 | Incredible Santa Paula Canyon Adventure - She SLIPPED into Waterfall
20. 01. 2022 20:36:57
That one time she slipped into a waterfall....Wow, well, even though the SoCal Snowmaggedon kept us out of the mountains this weekend, we can't really complain because all that precipitation means the waterfalls are flowing right now! We took advantage of the beautiful southern California winter wea... |
 | Pohono Trail - Yosemite Winter Snowshoe Sufferfest: Badger Pass to Taft Point via Dewey Point
27. 01. 2022 20:36:46
Winter in Yosemite! Our favorite season to hike in the park :) Yosemite is known for its luxurious snowshoe trails, one of the most popular being Dewey Point. However, in true Live Hard x Love Hard style, we set a massive goal for ourselves of snowshoeing all the way out to Taft Point, which would m... |
 | Ice, Wind, Snow, Redemption - Mountaineering Cucamonga Peak
10. 02. 2022 20:53:43
Cucamonga Peak is a classic southern California hike, but in the winter months the trail transforms into a challenging mountaineering route. Fierce wind, steep icy drop-offs and an even steeper climb to the summit make this a winter mountaineering adventure worthy of more than a couple celebratory s... |
 | Weight Training for Hikers and Climbers
17. 02. 2022 20:57:33
A common question you guys ask us is what we do in the gym to build strength for when we're out on the trails. So today we're sharing our favorite weight training workout for hiking, climbing, and trail running. This routine focuses on building glute and hamstring strength to power us up steep trail... |
 | 40 Miles, Two Days, No Tent Required - Fastpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail
3. 03. 2022 19:44:23
The Trans-Catalina Trail is an ultra popular California hiking destination, and for good reason. The 40 mile trail crosses the entire island of Catalina, climbing 8,000FT across rolling green hills with sweeping coastal views and epic ridgelines. Most hikers will turn this into a 4-5 day backpacking... |
 | Song for Ukraine
14. 03. 2022 19:07:54
Last week, a Ukrainian subscriber and friend reached out to us and asked if we could use our platform to help her country. At first, we felt lost as to how we could make any impact in such a huge tragedy. So, we turned to the way we know how to communicate best: through our art and music.... |
 | Be Very Afraid - Sandstone Peak Ridge Traverse
24. 03. 2022 19:03:23
Well, that was intense. Sandstone Peak is one of the most popular hikes in Southern California. But that's far from the insane climb that this was. We wanted to create our own ridge traverse between Tri Peaks and Sandstone Peak, so we set out on the Mishe Mokwa trail to see what kind of scrambling w... |
 | The Loop of Doom - Black Star Canyon Falls
7. 04. 2022 23:56:50
Black Star Canyon Falls is a classic California waterfall hike. But legend has it that not only can you scramble up and into the waterfall, you can climb all the way up the steep cliffs surrounding the falls to explore way beyond into the Cleveland National Forest. Of course, not only was the route ... |
 | Zion's Hidden Gem - Hiking the Zion Subway
14. 04. 2022 20:25:24
The Subway of Zion National.Park is one of the most unique and magical hikes in Zion. There are two ways to do this hike: bottom up and top down. While the top down route requires wet suits and rappelling gear, the bottom up route is accessible by those willing to enjoy plenty of miles of scrambling... |
 | , iPhone, and GO2 - Best Action Cameras and Use Them Well
22. 04. 2022 18:28:01
You guys have been asking what action cameras we use to shoot all our hiking and adventure videos. So, we decided to break down our entire list of camera gear PLUS break down all of our top tips to get the most out of your action cameras. We've found that for the types of adventures we do, the best ... |
 | What Went Wrong Climbing Indianhead Peak - Three Thousand Feet of Terror
5. 05. 2022 20:23:36
Well that did not go as planned...Indianhead Peak looms above the entire valley of Anza Borrego State Park in California. The good and the bad thing about Indianhead Peak is that there is no easily accessibly route to the top. While most hikers will take the standard class 2/3 western ridge approach... |
 | 3 Nutrition Rules for Peak Performance - The Hiking Diet
15. 05. 2022 17:36:56
Wait, Pop Tarts are good for you?You guys have been asking, so here it finally is: our hiking nutrition video! We're breaking down the top 3 nutrition rules we follow for peak hiking performance on long hard hikes (think sufferfest style). ... |
 | Climbing Mt. Shasta in Day
26. 05. 2022 16:05:16
Hovering just over 14,000FT, Mt. Shasta mountain is a legendary active volcano in Northern California. Climbing (or hiking, if you can call it that) to the top in the winter and spring months requires mountaineering 7,000FT straight up through the snow and ice of Avalanche Gulch, only reaching the s... |
 | How We Train for Class 3 and Class 4 Climbing
2. 06. 2022 19:34:52
Class 3 and Class 4 climbing and hiking can be intimidating. But with the right kind of practice, any fit hiker can handle these kinds of adventures. Here's how we train for our diciest hikes and climbs. We'll detail the differences between class 3 and class 4 climbing, and how to train for both.... |
 | The 5 Greatest Yosemite Hikes Ranked
19. 06. 2022 18:19:43
Hiking season is upon us and you know what that means - it is prime time to visit Yosemite National Park! We've gotten to know the Yosemite hikes VERY well throughout the years, and we thought it would be the perfect time to share with you guys our picks for the top five best hikes in Yosemite (for ... |
 | Gorges de l'Ardeche - Hiking the Grand Canyon of Europe
2. 07. 2022 17:55:38
Let the European hiking adventures begin! We've been staying in the Ardeche region of the Rhone Alpes in the southeastern area of France, and by far the most famous hiking destination in the Rhone Alpes is known as the Gorges de l'Ardeche. The area is so beautiful that it is also known as the 'Grand... |
 | The Ultimate Destination Wedding
7. 07. 2022 16:16:03
Finally! After two cancelled weddings due to the pandemic, the third time was a charm! And you guys - this wedding was worth every minute of the wait. You know Live Hard x Love Hard couldn't have a wedding without a little adventure right? So of course we had to force all our friends and family to f... |
 | Climbing Piccolo Cir - Breathtaking Dolomites Via Ferrata
14. 07. 2022 20:28:10
We have finally arrived in the beautiful Italian Dolomites! And let's just say our first hiking adventure did not disappoint. The Dolomites is known for its incredible via ferrata, or 'iron way', which are fixed cable routes that take hikers along some of the most incredible, vertical rock faces tow... |
 | Tridentina al Pisciadu - Gorgeous and Grueling Dolomites Hike
21. 07. 2022 20:40:31
The famous Dolomites via ferrata Tridentina al Pisciadu is known for being one of the most beautiful climbs in the Italian Dolomites region. The hike starts as a challenging and very long via ferrata that climbs from the valley floor all the way up to the Refugio Cavazza al Pisciadu. From there, it'... |
 | Tomaselli Lagazuoi - The World's Hardest Hike
28. 07. 2022 20:57:30
There's a good reason this is thought of as the world's hardest hike - this grueling Dolomites hike combines two already difficult routes into one incredibly challenging ascent. First, the hike starts by ascending thousands of feet through the Lagazuoi tunnels, a series of tunnels carved directly in... |
 | Hiking Rome in Day
4. 08. 2022 20:50:02
Can you hike Rome in a single day? Our mission was to find out. We created our own Rome walking tour to hit all the major sights in one very long but incredible day.You may know by now that our favorite way to see a new city is by mapping out our own marathon -ish length route. Given how much we wan... |
 | 7 Peaks in Day on Klettersteig Innsbruck - Austria's Greatest Hike
11. 08. 2022 20:52:24
There's a good reason the Innsbruck Nordkette Klettersteig is known as the greatest hike in Austria. The via ferrata route takes daring hikers to 7 alpine peaks in a single day by traversing across one epic and often terrifying ridge line. The views along the Nordkette mountain range (otherwise know... |
 | The Secret to Exploring Venice, Italy
18. 08. 2022 20:52:53
Don't go to Venice, Italy before you learn the secret of touring the city!Venice is absolutely one of the greatest cities in the world. And, since there are no cars, bikes or scooters, you'll probably want to explore all that this city has to offer on foot (unless you want to pay 100 bucks for an ho... |
 | Italy's Scariest Hike
25. 08. 2022 20:51:01
Well, that was terrifying. Piazzetta Piz Boe in the Italian Dolomities is consistently rated as an extremely difficult via ferrata. That's accurate - mostly because the majority of the hike is just a vertical climb up slick rock face, with few holds and insane amounts of exposure. But you know we lo... |
 | Classic Swim-Hike in Southern France - Seeking the Emerald Pools
1. 09. 2022 20:56:32
Southern France is filled with hidden hiking gems. During the height of Europe's heat wave, we couldn't resist going on a hunt for the emerald pools known as Les Petites Aiguieres. We were absolutely blown away by the natural rock formations of the canyon. Plus, there's nothing like a good swim hike... |
 | Finances Revealed - Can We Afford Early Retirement
15. 09. 2022 20:48:58
Early retirement has been a dream of ours for the past 5+ years when we first discovered the FIRE movement (Financial Independence Retire Early). While we've been working hard to get there (heavily investing and slashing our annual spending by adopting as much of a minimalist lifestyle as possible),... |
 | Love Conquers Injury - He Carried Me Up Mountain
22. 09. 2022 20:43:30
For our 11 year hiking anniversary, he carried me up a mountain. Because even when times are tough, we never leave our hiking partners behind :)#hiking #hikingadventures #hike... |
 | Why Hikers Live Longer
27. 10. 2022 20:48:45
Wait, hiking helps you live to 100?!Over 55% of centenarians report hiking at least once per week. We don't know about you, but we're definitely trying to live to 100, and apparently hiking might be a great way to help us get there.... |
 | Lamarck Lakes - Stunning Sierra Winter Hike
10. 11. 2022 20:47:56
The first major snow of the season and we're back for winter hiking in the Eastern Sierra! It's definitely one of our favorite times to hike in the Sierra - no crowds, fresh snowfall and crystal clear icy lakes make it a magical winter wonderland out there. We've had our eyes on the Lamarck Lakes h... |
 | All Alone in the Eastern Sierra
17. 11. 2022 20:53:04
Winter hiking in the Eastern Sierra is a hiker's paradise! On a chilly winter morning in Bishop driving down Highway 395 we decided to take the Kearsarge Pass trail up to the stunningly beautiful Matlock Lake. With a high wind advisory and a fresh snowfall, the trail was completely deserted, making ... |
 | How and Why to Cold Plunge
1. 12. 2022 20:52:52
What is up with all the cold plunges?!You may have noticed by now that we LOOOVE a good mid - hike cold plunge. And lately we've actually been incorporating cold water immersion/cold water therapy off-trail as well into a near-daily routine.... |
 | Climbing Indio Mountain - The Secret Summit
8. 12. 2022 20:50:32
Have you ever passed by a massive intimidating looking mountain and wondered 'Can I climb that?!' Well, that happens to us all the time, and one recent winter trip to Palm Springs we noticed Indio Mountain from town and couldn't resist finding a way to get to the top. ... |
 | The Joshua Tree Winter Hike You Can Not Miss
15. 12. 2022 20:45:50
What to do when winter snowstorms descend in Southern California? Head out east to Joshua Tree of course!We refuse to let winter weather crush our hiking dreams, and Joshua Tree makes the perfect escape for winter hiking. ... |
 | The Top 5 California Winter Hikes
22. 12. 2022 20:46:48
Winter can be a difficult season for hikers to motivate themselves to get out on the trails. Cold weather, trail and road closures, post-holing through multiple feet of snow, and avalanche danger can make it seem impossible to get out for a winter hike. But not anymore! ... |
 | Finding Joshua Tree's Hidden Treasure - The REAL Hall of Horrors
19. 01. 2023 21:01:19
Most people who've visited Joshua Tree have heard of the Hall of Horrors. But do you know how to find it?We've seen a lot of videos lately about the Joshua Tree Hall of Horrors that are actually not the real thing! Trust us, it's not just a walk around some piles of rocks and it's not an easily acce... |
 | Responding to Our Haters - The MEANEST YouTube Comments Ever
26. 01. 2023 20:45:19
We can't believe they said that! Responding to the hate we've gotten for posting our hikes and adventures. Never underestimate the motivation of the internet troll! At the end of the day, you've just gotta see the humor in it. Some of these were actually quite entertaining! =P... |
 | The WORST Adventure Ever, And How It Changed Everything
9. 02. 2023 20:58:23
We just got back from the absolute worst adventure ever! But did we let that deter us? No way! In the world of Live Hard x Love Hard, every injury is an opportunity, and you know we put every hiking fail to good use. ... |
 | Surviving Blizzard By Building Snow Shelter
16. 02. 2023 20:49:41
What would you do if you got caught in a blizzard while out hiking?We've always said we would build a snow shelter and wait out the storm. But it's one thing to have a game plan, it's another to know that your plan will actually work. So we decided to put our survival skills to the test and see if w... |
 | How to Train for Big Mountains During the Winter
9. 03. 2023 20:52:31
So you have goals to hike big mountains this year, but the winter weather is killing your training plans?Yup, that was us too. Southern California is getting besieged by winter storms, and it's been impossible to get out to the mountains to train for all the monster mountaineering goals we've got ou... |
 | The Ultimate California Winter Hike - Snowshoeing to Natural Hot Springs
23. 03. 2023 20:13:50
One of the most magical things about the Eastern Sierra is the natural hot springs that are sprinkled throughout the area. We took advantage of the one day so far this year that had a break in the crazy winter weather to snowshoe in search of Sierra hot springs and WOW. These hot springs did NOT dis... |
 | Heart-Pounding Southern California Waterfall Hike
13. 04. 2023 20:52:54
There is nothing like a waterfall hike after a monster rainstorm! We set out hiking in search of a southern California waterfall adventure, and let's just say this one did NOT disappoint :) #hiking #waterfall #waterfallhike... |
 | Waterfall MADNESS Hike in SoCal
20. 04. 2023 20:45:21
Waterfall season is upon us! If you're anything like us you can not resist a good hike to a waterfall, and this hike we got not one but plenty of waterfalls :)Thanks to our awesome viewers who recommended this Southern California waterfall hike for us. You know us well! :)... |