Brian JohnsonChairman & Philosopher in Residence at Heroic

Hike in Ecuador

17 Dec 2025 · 0 min

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Short YouTube video (uploaded by Brian Johnson) capturing a casual hike in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. The speakers remark on expansive valley views in the Andes, estimate their elevation at "five, six thousand feet" and mention climbing an additional "thousand feet," and note a loop trail they may follow. The tone is informal and appreciative of the scenery.

Questions this video answers

Vilcabamba, Ecuador (in the Andes).

"Five, six thousand feet" up (approximate).

About "another thousand feet" (approximate).

Brian Johnson.

So we are breathing heavy on a hike here in Vilcabamba. This is the valley, it extends forever. We're like five, six thousand feet up in the Andes or something. I think we just climbed another thousand feet. My cute little hiking goddess. So there's our house down there somewhere. Just beautiful, isn't it babes?
It is pretty amazing.
We don't know exactly where we're going today. Apparently there's a loop that goes all the way around there. So wish us luck. Alright, See ya.
Alright, so we've been going for 40 minutes on our Sunday hike. This is the view from where we are. Give you a 360 view. Look at that view. Pretty stunning. All right, adios.