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Mountain Wanderer
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Добавлен 19 дек 2011
We are a group of backpackers from the Rocky Mountains. This channel is dedicated to our adventures as we explore new areas of the wilderness.
RIDGE walking in the CABINET MOUNTAINS
Timber and I are back in the Cabinets and stopping at Bear Lakes on our way to the ridge above Swamp Creek. We hike through Lost Buck Pass before heading into Upper Geiger Lake.
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North Fork of the Clearwater River | Clearwater National Forest, Idaho
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Timber and I venture to the North Fork of the Clearwater River and even see Vanderbilt Gulch!
Little Rock Creek Lake | Selway - Bitterroot Wilderness, Montana
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It's been a few years since I've last been in the Selway. Val, Timber and I take our first trip up to Little Rock Creek Lake!
Toquer Lake | High Uintas Wilderness, Utah
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад
Brandon and Chase overcome every obstacle just to get to the trailhead, then the adventure really begins!
Hiking FORGOTTEN Trails in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
Timber and I are trying to complete the Lost Creek Loop! Was trail 598 forgotten? Most likely it is forsaken!
Spring Creek Loop | Cabinet Mountains, Montana
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
Timber and I ventured back into Spring Creek trying to do the full route that we attempted so many years ago.
Return to Wilkes Creek | Lolo National Forest, Montana
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
We were on our way back to Wilkes Creek! It's one of my favorite trails in the area. Jerimiah was back out with us after a few years away as well as Val, Jason and of course Timber!
Embracing SPRING in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Timber and I sneak away for a peaceful night in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains!
Chasing SPRING on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
I haven't camped in this area for 8 years! Join Val, Timber and I as we head back to the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River in Idaho!
WINTER Backpacking in the Northern Bitterroots
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
We're on our first backpacking trip of the year and heading into Lost Creek in the Northern Bitterroots.
Bonanza Lakes | Lolo National Forest, Montana
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Fred, Val, Timber and I are making our first trip into Bonanza Lakes for our final backpacking adventure of the 2023 season! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Hiking Along the Idaho / Montana Border 02:04 - Hiking into Bonanza Lakes 03:49 - Camp 06:16 - Day 2 09:54 - Games 10:14 - Fishing 12:40 - Night 2 14:15 - Day 3 16:00 - Hike Out
Trio Lakes | Lolo National Forest, Montana
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Redemption Trip! Jason, Val, Timber and I are back in the Great Burn to take another shot at reaching Trio Lakes. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Hike to Heart Lake 02:43 - Night 1 03:13 - Day 2 05:25 - Hike to Pearl Lake 07:14 - Hike to Dalton Saddle 08:25 - Hike to the State Line 10:59 - Hike in to Trio Lakes 13:24 - Night 2 13:54 - Day 3 14:55 - Hike Out
Coeur d'Alene River National Recreation Trail | Coeur d'Alene National Forest, Idaho
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.9 месяцев назад
I'm back on the North Fork of the CDA River to get some miles in and do the CDA River Nation Recreation Trail CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Hike to find a camp 03:07 - Found our old camp 03:51 - Day 2 05:54 - Hike to Road 3099 08:07 - Road Walk 08:55 - Starting Trail 20 11:57 - Camp 2 12:22 - Day 3 13:37 - Hike Out
East Fork of the Boulder River | Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, Montana -- Fall Campout 2023
Просмотров 10 тыс.9 месяцев назад
It's the 25th year of the Fall Campout and we're back in Montana to Wander the Beartooths! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Starting the Hike 01:04 - Entering the Wilderness 02:50 - Camp near the Bridge 05:35 - Day 2 06:50 - Hiking the East Fork of the Boulder River 08:05 - Lake Kathleen 08:38 - Hike up to Columbine Lake 09:28 - Night 2 10:04 - Day 3 11:45 - Hike to Columbine Pass 14:07 - Hike t...
Amethyst Basin | High Uintas Wilderness, Utah
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Brandon takes Traesyn on his first backpacking trip! What better place to go than Amethyst Basin in the High Uintas Wilderness! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Hike up to Amethyst Basin 00:55 - Entering the High Uintas Wilderness 03:31 - Camp 04:25 - Day 2 05:01 - Fishing 06:13 - Day 3 06:41 - Hike Out
Upper Silas Lake | Popo Agie Wilderness, Wyoming
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Upper Silas Lake | Popo Agie Wilderness, Wyoming
Wilson Creek | Wind River Range, Wyoming
Просмотров 13 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Wilson Creek | Wind River Range, Wyoming
Tamarack Lake | Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, Montana
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Tamarack Lake | Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, Montana
Trail Lake | Lolo National Forest, Montana
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Trail Lake | Lolo National Forest, Montana
Hyas Lake | Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
Hyas Lake | Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington
Fish Lake | Clearwater National Forest, Idaho
Просмотров 3 тыс.Год назад
Fish Lake | Clearwater National Forest, Idaho
North Fork of the Sun River | Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana
Просмотров 13 тыс.Год назад
North Fork of the Sun River | Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana
West Fork of Dry Creek | Lolo National Forest, Montana
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
West Fork of Dry Creek | Lolo National Forest, Montana
Backpacking ALONE on the State Line Ridge
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Backpacking ALONE on the State Line Ridge
Backpacking SOLO on the Clark Fork River in Montana
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Backpacking SOLO on the Clark Fork River in Montana
Copper Lake | Lolo National Forest, Montana
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Copper Lake | Lolo National Forest, Montana
Lost Lake | Lolo National Forest, Montana
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Lost Lake | Lolo National Forest, Montana
Dalton Lake | Lolo National Forest, Montana
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Dalton Lake | Lolo National Forest, Montana
Geiger Lakes to Swamp Creek | Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, Montana
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Geiger Lakes to Swamp Creek | Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, Montana
Pete Lake | Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
Pete Lake | Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington
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
We'll keep posting videos so you can adventure with us!
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.
Thank you for the info! I hope to get back there someday and check it out!
At 11:10 what is the source of the waterflow? Beautiful. Was up to Granite lake last week. Always enjoy your videos.
That is the outlet of Wanless Lake.
What trail?
Trail # 373
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.
I love that these videos can spark any inspiration! You trip sounds like an adventure!
@@mountainwanderer Good to hear you and Shastabubba have teamed up. Looking forward to the "receipts!"
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 sounds pretty rough! Early summer is bug season in the high country. But we get out there anyway!
That bear grass! 😍
It was in full bloom this year!
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?
I've only used the drone one time to scout ahead for me, on this trip I just got on the trail and started walking.
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.
You should've been there! That is a good suggestion!
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
I use 7.5 minute USGS maps on Caltopo. I'm not sure what year they are from... old.
Gotcha, i’ll have to check out cal topo
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.
Yellowjackets swarming would be too much for me! I would be out of there!
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!
The Cabinets are a special place for sure! I hope you can get your wife out there with you! I love it when my wife goes out with me!
@@mountainwanderer she loves the day hikes! Just working on getting her to camp overnight while hiking lol! She’s loves it up there just like I do. We’re definitely gonna make another trip!
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!
I feel like I hit this one at peak bug season... but those views though! I heard of people going from Buck to Wanless, usually without packs though. I'm not sure why they never put in a trail there.
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
The views did make up for all of the bugs!
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?
99% of the time I put water on the fire at night. When we camp in the winter we'll let it go just so it is easier to start in the morning
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!!
That ridge is well worth the walk, and if you haven't been to Bear Lakes yet, I would recommend that too! 3 to choose from!
You two need to team up, maybe talk MW into a pack raft trip! Your fans demand it!
@@DrJohn493 Funny you should mention this . . . We just did! Vids coming real soon. Thanks John!!
@@ShastaBubba Love it! You two seem naturals!
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.
Yes, now smoke season.... It's hasn't been too bad here (...yet) Hopefully that trend continues
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.
Luckily I didn't have biting flies! That sounds horrible!
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.😊❤🎉
Hammock straps are a great investment. There are so many parts of hammocking where there are a bunch of ways to do it, but there is probably some specialized piece of gear that would make you wonder how you ever did it without it!
We have to battle a few buggy situations ourselves. It can be a struggle trying to deal with them. Keep adventuring.
The struggle is real!
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 🙏
Thank you! I just got a bug net on my last trip!
Always giving me more ideas for places to explore. The list gets longer each time I watch a Mountain Wanderer video!
That sounds like a good problem!
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. 😁
I've never thought of it that way, but it is absolutely true!
another great vidio Travis. What kind of pack are you using now-if ya dont mind me asking. Thanks man
Thank you! This was my first trip with this pack, it's a ULA Circuit
Good for the soul 🙏
Amen to that!
Thank you for taking me with you. Peace love and mountains brother!
Peace, love and mountains - LOVE it!
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 😂
😂 I know the feeling!
Great video Travis, love the guitar music. Did you see any bears? ( Griz or Black)
No bears, didn't even see any sign.
@@mountainwanderer That's really sad Travis. I thought you would have a least seen some scat with all the Huckleberrys this year.It's pretty much pristine Grizzly habitat.
The hucks were on too!
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.
Hard to argue with that logic. The bugs had me questioning why I was out there! Thanks for checking it out!
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
July in the high country is what I call, bug season!
Timber!
He is still out there getting it!
Amazing views but not sorry I missed out on those bugs. I'll bet that beer tasted real good back at the truck!
The beer was especially good that day!
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! "
That view is worth going back to! But you're right, pictures cannot do it justice. It is really hard to capture the scale of that drainage. It's massive!
@@mountainwanderer Thats what she said!
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.
I'm guessing that the bugs will be gone by the time you get there! That area is such a beautiful place and if you have a chance to hike that ridge I would take it! Good eye! Yeah, got a new pack. This was the maiden voyage for it.
Many amazing views but oh those bugs.
The bugs made this one a struggle!
Little bit of skunk bud around the campfire at the end of a long day?😊
Medicinal purposes only 😉
Great to be back with you Travis after my 4 week BC trip collecting butterflies. Timber stay safe.
I hope it was a great trip!
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 feel myself making that same shift now!
...right there with you!
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!
That had to be a touch hike in, in all of that snow! That sucks about the views. I wish I knew how they made their choices
@mountainwanderer if we knew all that, both our views would be in the millions! You are making some good videos. Paired well with audio and voice over.
@@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve Thank you! I appreciate that!
Great hike! Thank you for sharing
Thanks for checking it out!
I wanted to see you cross the river on that cable. Would've made for some interesting footage lol
I bet you would like to see that! It's not for people like me though, it's more for people with broken hips and such. You know the type....
@@mountainwanderer 🤣🤣🤣
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?
Sounds like it was the deer me. I tried to capture them doing it, but by the time I got my camera on and ready, they would stop.
@@mountainwanderer right, because bears move silently, unless threatened? I thought of that. I also saw eyeshine (one eye moving) so we were very scared and confused 🤣🤣 also the mosquitoes ate half our flesh so we cut it short😁
The bugs can certainly kill a trip!
Oh, and the dog is beyond awesome ❤️
Timber has been a great hiking partner!
These are awesome videos and I love all the wonderful places Mountain Wanderers goes to👍
We try to get out and explore our area!
@@mountainwanderer I’m going to the Pike National Forest today with my wife and Sunday I’m doing a solo to the Wind River Range area in my NuCamp Boondock to Fiddlers Lake. Super excited 👍
Sounds like an excellent adventure! Have a great itme!
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.
Wow! That would be a serious day of hiking! That place is worth it though! Thanks for sharing that memory with me.
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!
I would love to get down there again and explore some more of it!
Good to see you and Timber on the trail. Hoping Timber feels bette!
He is back to 100%! Thanks for checking it out!
Please stop monetizing our state.
You tube puts ads regardless of what I do
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.
Love the way you put that Aaron! 😂