I Explored MENDOCINO Nat’l Forest JUST Before The Fires Started - Trip Report

I was there when the lightning started. A group was exploring the backcountry in Mendocino National Forest - overlanding, camping, and seeking adventure - just before the August Complex Fire broke out. This trip report details where we slept, the places we visited, and the conditions we saw along the way. See cinematic footage of Northern California’s remote treasures - Hull Mountain, Anthony Fire Lookout, and more in the expansive beauty of this massive wilderness. And I offer a message about the importance of protecting these lands in the face of a changing world. You can DONATE to the California Fire Foundation here https://cpf.salsalabs.org/cff-donatio... 👏 PATREON 👏 Become a supporter to help me keep this content coming!   / getlostwithbrooks   🏔 LOCATIONS 🏔 To find out exactly where I camped and the routes I took, visit my Patreon! ⏱ TIMESTAMPS ⏱ 00:10 Mendocino National Forest 01:14 Here's The Plan 01:55 Day 1 - Entering the Forest at Lake Pillsburry 02:14 Hull Mountain's 360° Views 03:14 AMAZING Geography near the Yuki Wilderness 03:56 The Perseid Meteor Shower 04:14 Day 2 - Overland to Anthony Peak Fire Lookout 04:44 See How The Lookout Works 05:05 What's this Abandoned Cabin About? 05:20 Camping Among Redwoods 05:45 Day 3 - Waking Up to The August Lightning Siege 06:25 Feels Weird, Man 06:56 We Can't Take It For Granted 07:42 THANK YOU! THANKS Special thanks to Ben Easley from Overland Trail Guides for organizing this trip. Check out his site for more locations here and elsewhere. https://www.overlandtrailguides.com/ 🎵 MUSIC 🎵 Original theme by 🍀 Max Luck https://www.maxluckmusic.com/ &   / maxluckmusic   Other tracks from Soundstripe. Use Soundstripe to license music for your work https://app.soundstripe.com/referrals... 📸 GEAR 📸 iPhone 11 Pro Max https://apple.co/36zkqK2 Insta360 One R https://amzn.to/2CmHBea DJI Osmo Mobile 3 https://amzn.to/2RYz8lH Drone - DJI Mavic Pro 2 Zoom https://amzn.to/3jkSsWy Microphone - Yeti Blue https://amzn.to/3aQtYPq Tent - Roofnest Sandpiper https://roofnest.com/ Rig - 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser with tons of fun mods from 4WheelParts Editing on Adobe Premiere Pro CC https://www.adobe.com/products/premie... ✌🏻 ABOUT ✌🏻 Brooks is a full-time content creator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He spent a decade designing in Silicon Valley, most recently as a product designer on Facebook Stories. Now, with his online content he's connecting people with the natural beauty and adventure of our planet. 📱 SOCIAL 📱 Instagram   / getlostwithbrooks   Facebook   / getlostwithbrooks