Wind River Range - Popo Agie Wilderness - WY | 6-day Backpacking Trip Report

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  • @LayneComfort
    @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Winds are truly spectacular. Thumbs up if I should visit them again in 2023!

    • @lonewolfe5129
      @lonewolfe5129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I discovered the Winds over 40 years ago and they still remain my favorite place to backpack. I definitely think you should visit them again and again. Thanks for the video and for the Finis Mitchell quote!

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, I can only imagine how much the Winds have changed over the last 40 years. Popularity, climate, glaciers, trails. I’ve been fortunate enough this year to visit twice more!

    • @lonewolfe5129
      @lonewolfe5129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LayneComfort That's great, I will look for the trip report videos. Definitely the change in popularity and the number of fires. I try to use trails only to get in and out of the back country, hiking off trail as much as possible.

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’ll be probably over the winter time when they come out. Off trail is the way to explore the Winds!

    • @TimSeymour
      @TimSeymour ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for not butchering the pronunciation of Popo Agie like most people do!!

  • @danfranks6776
    @danfranks6776 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can’t beat the Wind Rivers. Very nice job on the video. One other thought on picking a tent site - avoid being close to dead trees that could blow down in a storm. You never know.

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The ultimate backpacker’s playground! That’s a good one to keep in mind as well thanks Dan

  • @PisgahGravelProject
    @PisgahGravelProject ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sweet! Been looking forward to this one. Much love from Western NC

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks wayfarer! Wish I was writing back from WNC but the Triangle will have to do

  • @joweebaker6204
    @joweebaker6204 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Atta boy gettin those feet wet! You know for me it’s not a trip til you get that cryotherapy. This was a great one, and as I say this I’m reminiscing about this past weekend we had together. Looking forward to the next one!

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah buddy, good times as always out in Ptown! Looking forward to Fires Rim Creek and dreaming of the next western adventure

  • @DuctTapeADK
    @DuctTapeADK 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for sharing. We visited a lot of same places. Your first day was almost identical to mine a few years back. I still use my photo of Cathedral as my computer background. We did quite a bit of off trail too. Thanks again. Brought back a lot of memories. I uploaded photos of my two trips to youtube. See you on the trail. -dT

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Very cool, great area to explore in the Winds. I'm sure that Cathedral photo brings back fun memories every time you see it. Happy Trails

  • @Davidbrant-r1l
    @Davidbrant-r1l 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finis was a dear friend of my family. A very good man.

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome you knew Finis, he’s an inspiration

  • @juantaco-xz2zt
    @juantaco-xz2zt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Found your channel after spending too much time on Joey's channel. I'm digging your content. I'm an avid backpacker, but I don't make videos of my adventures - mostly due to lack of equipment and somewhat from lack of interest in making movies. That said, I love watching other people's trips and tagging along on their adventures vicariously. Keep up the good work and godspeed your next trip!

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome Juan! Joey’s channel was definitely a huge inspiration for me to make videos of my adventures. The important thing is getting out there, not whether you’re filming or not!

  • @MaryKnippi
    @MaryKnippi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to add this place to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      The Wind River Range is well worth a bucket list spot Mary!

  • @steveakersdrums
    @steveakersdrums ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top Shelf.. as always Layne you focus on all the good stuff and give us some history of the area. Thanks again and be safe.

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the support Steve! Safe trails

  • @jasonkamm5537
    @jasonkamm5537 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great video! It gave me a preview of some areas I will hopefully see for a trip I'm planning this summer. We will hit parts of Bears Ears and Lizard head trails, layover day in the Cirque, and Smith lakes basin. Can't wait!

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      Very cool Jason, sounds like you’ll be right in this same area! How are you planning on getting between Bears Ears Trail & the Smith Lakes area?

    • @jasonkamm5537
      @jasonkamm5537 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I plan to start at Bears Ears TH and camp at head of sand creek, then continue on Bears Ears then Lizard head to Lizard head meadows and camp for 2 nights, then follow north fork of popo agie to Sanford Park area and take that connector trail into smith lakes basin. No off trail for me!

  • @richardthorne2804
    @richardthorne2804 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video love it

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      This was a fun trip in a spectacular area to hike

  • @AbelTravel
    @AbelTravel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Layne, I subscribed to your channel as I love nature videos. Thank you for sharing this wonderful trip report to the Winds. I love nature and hiking. Hope to see more videos from The Winds from you.

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Karen, glad to have you! I love nature and hiking as well. You’re in luck because I recently released 2 more videos from the Winds - hope you enjoy

  • @littleBIGGRiggs
    @littleBIGGRiggs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful as always. Great hike, such a beautiful place. See you in the next one

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Riggs, look forward to taking you along on the next one

  • @ajmiller7102
    @ajmiller7102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent trip report. Beautiful county for sure. Thanks for posting and keep on doing these exciting adventures!

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jerry, good to hear from you! I’m glad to be able to share beautiful country like this

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems like a splendid and fairly remote place. I'm all about Day 3. Sure was purdy. I liked seeing those glaciers. We're heading to Glacier National Park in August these views get me excited!

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m jelly, Glacier is on my want-to-do list! I’ll look forward to seeing your video up there

  • @cjjt66
    @cjjt66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic job! Really great. Excellent commentary. The pans were great but could have been slower! Looking forward to watching more of your great videos!

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Christopher, I really appreciate the feedback! I try to focus on making the pans enjoyable to watch and knowing to slow down a little more is helpful

  • @scottsaz
    @scottsaz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great trip Layne!! Winds are on my bucket list for sure. I haven't yet found the resolve to venture off-trail, but out there it certainly looks inviting.

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re worth the visit for sure! There is plenty of fun to be had on-trail as well

  • @christopherlaingen4701
    @christopherlaingen4701 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Actually thinking about tracing your steps with this hike this coming July... Is the lake you're looking down on at 15:01 the lake you camped at --- Middle Lake? If yes, it gives a good "steepness" perspective of the off-trail hike...

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes those are the lakes that I came up from in that basin, you can watch them shrink in the minute or so leading up to 15. That stretch is very steep and tough and made for a long, tiring day. On CalTopo it clocks in at 1100' over 0.6 mile - plus the boulders, trees, etc. Then you've still got two more passes to go to get back to the trail!

  • @twofeetaway4127
    @twofeetaway4127 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Comment for the algorithm. 2k views 🚀
    Love the quote at the beginning!

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks buddy! Finis Mitchell was a wise man

  • @nwdixieboy
    @nwdixieboy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are an enjoyable video host. I love your accent. Where are you from? You seemed to have missed out on the terrible winds this area can have.

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the kind words John. I’m from North Carolina. Winds can always have an impact and I’m glad to miss them when I can

  • @PopPopTN
    @PopPopTN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've outdone yourself on this one. Beautifully shot and narrated. I have to confess to some degree of trepidation when you do these long solo trips, though. Can't help it. I have kids your age. But, keep up the great work! 👍 By the way, I really appreciated the 5 points on tent placement; and what tent are you using?

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Pop Pop, safety first is always the focus! On my last Winds video I included the quote “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” I use the XMid 1P - it’s a really great trekking pole tent.

  • @thehonesthiker
    @thehonesthiker ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So how does your mind do on a long solo trip like this? I know my mind starts racing after a solo overnight, I don't know if I'd want to know what I'd uncover after a 6 day trip 😅Awesome video, looks absolutely stunning. Not sure if you upgraded on the camera setup but this video looks exceptionally crisp.

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's good to have the time away to focus and stay in tune. Plenty of people out there to talk to along the way. I think the camera just works better in the crisp mountain air!

    • @DuctTapeADK
      @DuctTapeADK 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      For me it takes at least two nights for my mind to settle in and slow down. After that it is a really neat experience. It is like you are finally "there". If that makes any sense.

  • @LMay64
    @LMay64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like you had amazing weather for the winds. When did you do this hike?

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was beautiful out there for the most part, this was in August

    • @jimkirk41
      @jimkirk41 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      just caught your video. very nice. enjoy your narration. short and sweet with awesome views and footage thrown in. thanks for taking the time to make the video

  • @roddines8329
    @roddines8329 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Which map did you use?

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Beartooth Publishing’s map. I show the map used and map shots for each day in the video, hope this helps!

  • @renewedSF
    @renewedSF หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re killing the wilderness….

    • @LayneComfort
      @LayneComfort  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Am I?? Did Nancy Pallister kill the wilderness before me? Did Finis Mitchell before her? John Muir before him? Learn some history, son