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The name of the stream is Silas Creek; it empties out of upper Silas lake and runs along the trail to your right as you are hiking to Upper Silas.

Meadows up there are great.Seen that area from the highway.Always wanted to go.My health probably won't let it become reality.And age.Ive certainly seen my share,so don't pity me.Great videos you do.All of them

There is a trail to Lower Silas; it branches off the same trail that takws you to Upper Silas. Turnoff to lower is well worn; downhill from maintrail but there is no sign. It is right before you cross the stream.

At 11:10 what is the source of the waterflow? Beautiful. Was up to Granite lake last week. Always enjoy your videos.

What trail?

Thanks for more of that impressive Montana scenery and a bit of clear blue western skies! Small wonder nobody hung around the lake and you had all the campsites to yourself with that bugginess. Beer at the trailhead is a powerful motivator after all those insects. I'm 4 weeks out from my jump date to start road tripping to Colorado for the Fall. I'm at the point when doubt sets in and I start asking myself if I really want to commit to another 4-day, 1,200 mile road trip (one way!). And then I watch a video like this and decide "yep" gonna do it. Thanks for the inspiration! The music overlays really fit the segments they're paired with.

We did a loop in the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness two weeks ago and the bugs were still pretty bad. Not as bad with the mosquitoes (they were still there), but a lot of biting flies (deer, horse and stable flies).

That bear grass! 😍

As always, enjoyed the Idaho backcountry scenery and liked the laid back pace you decided on. At my age I've really gotten to love those stream trails and hikes with all the fly fishing potential. Do you use the drone to scout ahead of you when the path forward may be uncertain?

Awesome!!! That's quite an adventure. You got a pretty close view of Wanless. Next time bring tea tree oil. It's great for keeping bugs away and it's natural.

Great video, thats some awesome country in there. How old of a map are you using that still shows the old section of trail upriver of heller creek? my 1981 map doesnt have it on there. I did find some bits and pieces of it near the intersection of road 715 and 720 though

Incredible views along the ridge top. The light was just amazing at the different times of day on your hike, especially the in the morning. Sorry about the bugs. I was up in Castle Crags a few years ago and the yellow jackets were swarming. All I could do was to get in my tent.

I always love watching your videos. I miss the Cabinets, hope to get back up there sometime soon. Trying to get the wife to try backpacking with me lol. These views would be absolutely worth it! Keep on hiking sir!

Thanks for the views that I've wondered about for years!Wanless right there! Beautiful!Bugs suck in the Cabinets in July, worse then other places. We've been chased out of Upper Geiger before. Little Ibex was the worst. We spent 15 minutes there, one of the most spectacular lakes in the Cabinets. I didn't even take any good pics of the lake. It was so overwhelming with bugs. So I feel you! You got me thinking, Wanless from Buck Lake. I've done it before, but not with a full pack. Great video! Thanks for sharing! Hike on!

Thank you for a videoo of this beautiful section of the Cabinet Mountains. Sorry the bugs were so bad but you hung in there. Always a pleasure watching you and your buddy, Timber, hiking in the mountains

Another awesome video with breathtaking scenery and pretty lakes. Timber is a great hiking and camping buddy! Just wondering, do you put your fire dead out at night or does it depend on the location and time of year?

Bummer about the bugs, but great views! I've been to Geiger lakes, Lost Buck pass and Wanless Lake, but never did that ridge hike over to Bear lakes. Thats on my list now!! Thanks!!

Another great video Travis. Just love our "backyard" Well bug season is behind us and now it is smoke season. Bug nets help. But I still hate the buzzing in my face.

The bugs were particularly bad this year in Montana, maybe the high temps. The biting flies were horrendous in July so many bites on any exposed skin.

I just got a wise owl hammock straps, after 7 years of Paracord tie, and a very convincing, tongue biting fall a few weeks ago. I haven't ever tried it out west, but I have invested a perimeter alarm system as well.😊❤🎉

We have to battle a few buggy situations ourselves. It can be a struggle trying to deal with them. Keep adventuring.

Really wonderful video!! Amazing views, it's wonderful to see you and Timber out having fun .. we'd love to mail you a bug net .. thank you as always for sharing 🙏

Always giving me more ideas for places to explore. The list gets longer each time I watch a Mountain Wanderer video!

Beautiful trip. Speaking as an old Northwest hiker, I always advise folks that peak flowers means peak bugs. It's just the price you pay. 😁

another great vidio Travis. What kind of pack are you using now-if ya dont mind me asking. Thanks man

Good for the soul 🙏

Thank you for taking me with you. Peace love and mountains brother!

Beautiful views 🤩 I live in Washington state and I've been to places that felt like I was in a giant mosquitoe war zone .. I had to get the heck outta there quick 😂

Great video Travis, love the guitar music. Did you see any bears? ( Griz or Black)

Absolutely beautiful scenery. My lack of tolerance for bugs means I wait til later in the season for hikes like that otherwise I'm just too frustrated. I turned down a backpacking trip in Greenland after I read about the bugs there. What a gorgeous & mellow dog Timber is, a perfect backpacking companion.

Some really beautiful country but those bugs!!! Part of the experience I guess. Glad there was beer in the truck. Timber is looking good. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

Timber!

Amazing views but not sorry I missed out on those bugs. I'll bet that beer tasted real good back at the truck!

People just dont understand how beautifil looking up that darinage to Wanless Lake is....its Jaw Dropping. Video and pics just never seem to do it justice. Love that view. Small.bear lake for the campsite is good intel. Hiking in golden hour looked amazing man. What an experience. However...lil disapointed you didnt hit your catch phrase..."the Cabinet Mountains do NOT dissapoint! "

Beautiful. Headed that way soon and thinking on Geiger. Hopefully bugs won’t still be hanging around too much. Little factoid - the caribou migrations in the arctic are determined by the wind. Whichever way blows the mosquitoes away determines which direction the caribou migrate - just to get relief from the bugs! BTW, noticed you got a new pack.

Many amazing views but oh those bugs.

Little bit of skunk bud around the campfire at the end of a long day?😊

Great to be back with you Travis after my 4 week BC trip collecting butterflies. Timber stay safe.

There was a time in my life where I was all about the challenge and had plenty to prove to myself. As I age I find that I am wayyyy over that. Relaxing, enjoying a slower pace is what it is all about for me. I find I see so much more. :) Thanks for sharing, glad Timber's limp improved! :) :)

I see you made it up there! I haven't run into any of you all on the trails, but sometimes we hit them well before the "season" starts. We made it up when there was still 6' of snow on the "trail." For whatever reason, youtube has dumped our views all of the sudden- even the shorts! We never did any social media cross promotion of any consequential nature though. The struggle is real!

Great hike! Thank you for sharing

I wanted to see you cross the river on that cable. Would've made for some interesting footage lol

deer snorting when you are in their spot?? I need to know more about this... we were recently camping in Canada, a few hours north of Spokane, and we heard something moving toward us.... we heard snorting/exhaling every minute or so & by the time it was close, we were convinced it was a grizzly. at one point I saw a huge female deer grazing very close to my hammock. but later. other campers were yelling into the dark to scare away a 'bear' too! we didn't sleep a wink. any thoughts or tips?

Oh, and the dog is beyond awesome ❤️

These are awesome videos and I love all the wonderful places Mountain Wanderers goes to👍

Many years ago, when my older brother and I were in our twenties, and dad was healthy and could hike like a billy goat, the three of us hiked into and back out of Ryder and McPheters Lake. In one day. We started hiking after 4:30 in the morning with our flashlights, and after the miles and hours passed, we arrived at Ryder Lake. We fished, caught lots of fish between the two lakes and some smaller lakes. It was dark when we finally reached the trailhead and truck. Exhausted but so thankful for this amazing experience. I haven’t been back since and seriously doubt my knees would cooperate now that I’m much older, but my thoughts frequently relive that amazing day and I’m glad I got to visit this spectacular area of the Uinta’s. Miss you pops.

I'm glad Timber was ok. You always provide great overviews of the area you are hiking in. The river looked impressive but not too deep and the flowers in bloom were a nice addition. Thanks for sharing Travis!

Good to see you and Timber on the trail. Hoping Timber feels bette!

Please stop monetizing our state.

Crazy, there is a Clearwater River in the Olympics as well. Both have a name that describes it all. Good choice to go giddy over grind.