MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN WYOMING? | BACKPACKING the WIND RIVER RANGE | Cirque of the Towers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2024
- Is this the most beautiful place in WYOMING? Join myself and my friends Kim and Stephen on a 4 night/5 day backpacking trip in Wyoming's SPECTACULAR Wind River Range. The terrain is challenging, but the scenery is EPIC as we traverse the Cirque of the Towers loop.
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I was in the Wind River Range and Cirque of the Towers with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) out of Lander 53 years ago and it changed my life. I was a Long Island, New York boy, but I moved out West 2 years later and never looked back. The West is the best!
Good job leaving Long Island and moving out West. Been in the Rockies many times but I've lived on LI my whole life and should have moved West years ago
49 years ago for me. The Wind Rivers are one of Wyomings best kept secrets.
Glad you made the move. You beat me by a decade. I did guided climbs for NOLS for a couple of seasons around the Cirque, Lizard Head, Pingora, Sharks Nose, Wolfs Head, Warbonnet. Rugged and remote country.
@@zekeabercrombie3583 Just wondering I know it’s a beautiful place and rugged but is anyplace feel remote anymore. I am an avid backpacker and do a lot of long distance hiker well into my 60s but with the internet and TH-cam it seems no place is a secret and people are everywhere. Add to that how light gear has gotten things are much easier. I hike mostly in the White mountains of NH and now the parking lots are full and I need to hike just hike. Just wondering if Wyoming is having the same issue. Wyoming is very beautiful for sure. I climbed the Grand Teton many times back in the 70 and 80s. Great times. Take care
@@mtadams2009 you're right on about the traffic. TH-cam and the amazing gear is making remote areas more accessible. I've just recently got into backpacking and it's wonderful. I've always camped but throwing all you need on your back and heading out into the woods for several days is exhilarating! We did get off the beaten path and out and away from the crowds after seeing the Cirque. Just gotta commit to it!
Fantastic camera work, editing and music. No words good enough for this beautiful place, love the Wind River Range. Thanks for taking us there Catherine! Would be great to spend a month there.
Thank you so much Joyce. It's a tough place to leave.
After decades of making some and watching a lot of other various hiking / backpacking videos, this is by far the best of the bunch. A true adventure! Magnificent! 5 Stars! A solid 10+!!! The descriptive use of a map combined with outstanding photography and some great music choices puts all others to shame. Well done once again Catherine. Thank you and keep 'em coming.
Thanks Catherine This video takes me back to my younger days . We made this hike in 1973 . Three Tennessee boys heading West for adventure .. I remember camping at Lonesome Lake under the Cir de Towers and thinking this is what they mean about the grandeur of the West .What a beautiful place . My buddies have passed but I still remember this as a trip of a lifetime . Thanks again for this beautiful video .
Dear Cat, watching your channel from almost day 1 your development is amazing. But, this was a true pinnacle. It is no longer a TH-cam video. It is an awsome Cat Adventures production! Story, filming, music all with a typical female Cat touch. Outstanding. Thank you for your masterpiece. It is worth much more viewers.
I agree 100%!
They say content is king. This is high quality content, except for the lack of fill lighting on backlit subjects, so the viewership and subscriber numbers will grow.
I spent 27 days in the Wind River Range / Cirque of the Towers on a NOLS course 40 years ago - I still remember it vividly. As a Fourth of July treat our group, summitted Mt. Geike. I also remember Mount Washakie and "Pain in the Ass Pass". No GPS back then, and not even a compass, just orienteering with good old USGS quads. It is truly an amazing place
Omgosh! My childhood home!!! My family owned Big sandy Lodge from 40’s thru the 80’s. I know every heavenly inch. Enjoy!! That end shot 🥰❤️
Oh wow! That's so cool. Honestly the best burger I've ever had. The lodge is charming!
How lucky you were to live there, amazing place!
Truly blessed with amazing memories. My mom is a very well known western artist. We lived the life, she painted it. Lynn Thomas.
"VISIONS OF CHEESEBURGERS DANCING IN OUR HEADS!" 😂 You had me laughing out loud!!! We've hiked over 18,000 miles in our 49 years of marriage. We've litterally worn out a few pairs of hiking boots over the years. We've done that trail and know how difficult it is. I still recall craving pizza, cheeseburgers, pasta, etc. We still hike, but we now keep to our Appalachian Mountains. Again, thanks for bringing us along on your beautiful hiking journey!
Amazing hike! How stunning is Lonesome Lake?!?! 5 days of hiking and you still found the time to edit and upload within the week. Mad skills. Thanks for showing us this amazing place!!
Oh to be 30 years younger. Great accomplishments on all your treks at high elevation. Thank you for sharing your journey. Being and old avid fisherman I'd have trouble staying on mission. All those lakes and streams are so tempting. Take care dear and careful of the bears. ♥️
Same here. 63-year old trout fisherman. I used to make trips like these back in the 80's. Alaska, Yukon, Glacier, Bob Marshall, Northern Ontario, Boundary Waters, Isle Royale NP.... Been hiking in RMNP but have been backpacking in decades, Great video. Thank you for the effort. sw
Congratulations to all 3 of you on this incredible adventure. Taking us along is truly a blessing for all of us at home. Maybe the most impressive video of your amazing series.
Yeah Cat!! This time, I could really tell that you were taking it all in so much more, taking the time you needed. Stunning! And I loved seeing you guys jump for cheeseburgers in the end, LOL!
Thank you so much!!
Heaven on Earth. Spectacular scenery
Great Spangled Fritillary butterfly so beautiful….🥰
Oh, come on; give us the Latin taxonomy too. 😉
Cat!! You've outdone yourself! Your video is SO Warm and human yet it captures the VAST Mountain Spirit! Love you and friends Kim & Stephan skipping along the victory dance at the end. Big fans here in Vermont!
Your hiking videos are my favorite type of content. It's difficult to believe that such beautiful places exist.
I totally get why you do what you do Cat, and I can only watch in awe. Your videos have a way of evoking an emotional response from the viewer... The beauty of the landscape, the music, your editing technique, all contribute to a super pleasant viewing experience. It's almost like being there... almost. I can only imagine what it's like to actually be there. It has to be a spiritual experience. The connection with Nature is a connection to God if one is open to it. It is next to impossible to experience that feeling in the "concrete jungle". Your lifestyle is not lost on me, Cat. I get why you do what you do. I loved the positive attitude of your friends. Truly inspirational! Keep up the great work my friend!
Thank you so much Mark!
There are many places on this planet of unbelievable beauty. Even witnessed first hand, you can hardly believe your eyes. Thank you for bringing us along with such high quality that is breath taking and mezmerizing.
There are no words for this Sundays adventure. You take us to places our old bodies can no longer traverse and bring us such beauty and joy. We thank you with all our hearts.
Catherine, we are truly blessed to share our Sunday mornings with you. What an epic and awesome adventure! Wyoming is really gorgeous. We are so proud of you three for your accomplishments. I'm so excited about my fall trip to Cheyenne and a meet up with Overlander friends now. Your video is so inspiring! Magnificent job, Catherine. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Really loved this astonishingly beautiful adventure. I believe this is my favorite backpacking video of all time. For me, your focus was perfect, the awe of Nature, and the human element of pushing forward to accomplish a goal. Often backpacking videos get caught up in the technical explanation of equipment, set ups, take down, and dilute the feeling of being fully engulfed in the emotional experience of it all. Thank you for masterfully creating this uniquely compelling experience for your audience.
Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Wow I love the wind river range. So beautiful area.
Super emotional . . . the beauty of the Cirque of the Towers from the top of Texas Pass made me shed a tear. I can't describe how awesome it made me feel and especially after your amazing achievement of conquering that pass. Your NC friends were very inspirational with their little speeches on how they felt during the trip. I loved how you all ended this video with skipping in and out of frame . . . I totally get that feeling! Congratulations!
Thank you so much Cree!
I came in from the other way by the lake on my nols trip over the summer, but I can totally agree on how stunning the view is! We hiked Texas pass leaving cirque, but I can’t imagine hiking up it with how steep it was!
Five Star ⭐️ trip, Cat. Breathtaking lakes, greenery, mountains and rainbows. Every frame of that video could be a photograph for hanging. Great job 👏🏻 to all 3 of you. 🙋🏼♀️👍🏻
Thank you Sharon!
This is without a doubt the most stunning scenery that I have ever seen. I am so jealous of your ability to go and experience this. Unfortunately, I'm physically unable to have this chance. Thank you so much for recording and bringing it to all of us that will never get to experience it.
absolutely stunning... the weather, scenery, photography. Great adventure. Thanks 😊
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
Another amazing place is called LONESTAR GEYSER. You will never forget Wyoming.
I remember when you were more of a beginner backpacker and now it’s kind of come full circle with you helping your friends conquer something big! Fun!
The views are just breathtaking, and I can only imagine what it must’ve been like in person 💙💚
Love all the wildflowers! Oh
Gm..yes so beautiful 😍scenery, thanks for taking us along, be safe out there, o hello from NM as well
I salute you all Stephen, Kim and Catherine! So amazing, awesome and beautiful! 🐟🌛❤💯🌲🌲🌲
I love it when you are at your best. Multi day adventures, mountain lakes and peaks. Comraderie with friends. Thank you for sharing your beauty with us. As always, take care and safe travels.
The great outdoors. Away from all the chaos and insanity. Nature got it right. 👍
Loved the hike,the map was a great help. It's a better idea of where your at. Just stunning
Yes really enjoyed the Map view.
How beautiful are those wildflowers up there Cat!!! The stars at night when you're up that high are just magical!!
I wish those words were true,, “if we can do it, you can do it”. Beautiful video Catherine, thank you for packing me along for the hike.
Spectacular video, coffee with Cat never disappoints, thanks to all of you for taking us along for this GREAT hike. Just stunning, how lucky you are your viewers to see this. Thanks again for your hard work and taking us along. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👍🏻
The Winds are the most rugged mountain range in the lower 48. I love the Winds. Glad I don't live far from them. I like hiking south of the Green River Lakes area. There's so much to see in the Winds. They are spectacular! Great video Cat. 🌲🏔😊
Thank you so much!
What an amazingly beautiful country we live in! Once again thank you for taking us along. It's bittersweet to know at my age I'll most likely never see these vistas in person.But thanks to your talent behind the lens paired with the music you choose I am grateful to tag along. As always, be safe!
Don't know if I've ever heard a better description of what makes backpacking so unique--nice job Catherine! Good to see that the Cirque of the Towers loop still exists and looks as beautiful as ever. Very skilled itinerary and camp selections too--you knew your stuff.
Two passes in one trip. that's pretty awesome. needless to say the views are spectacular.
Shadow Lake area is gorgeous! All I can say is WOW! You amaze me! What an achievement!
Yes, it is. Thank you so much Ken!
I Always love when you go to the Winds and watch on Full Screen. Just wow! I am so jealous and wish I could have been with you all...such good people. Love the scenery so much and that's not even in real life for me! Thanks for the great video, the music and the view from the map.
Nice to see you doing what first attracted us to your channel……backpacking and hiking…..it was really very enjoyable to watch ……would love to see more of these kind of videos ! The time in the backcountry superbly shows the beauty of nature over whatever spot you may park your trailer…….there is absolutely NO comparison to the rugged, incredibly gorgeous views! Can’t say enough good about this video…..many of the shots very stunning and had perfect exposures! Wow……thank you for the “old” Catherine hiking/backpacking!
Thank you Cherie. When I started the channel, I didn’t post weekly. I posted whenever I did a hike or backpack. It wasn’t my full time job. Now that I do, I am showing more of my entire life. People aren’t aware that there could be things going on behind the scenes and there are reasons I have cut back on backpacking trips. Also, unfortunately…the backpacking videos don’t perform as well as my road life videos on the channel. I don’t understand that, but that’s the situation. I wish I could please everyone, but it’s impossible. I’m just out here living my life and sharing it with the viewers. I do have more backpacking adventures planned before the end of the season.
Respect to all gentlemen. We appreciate you.
Thanks for sharing your trip with all the wonderful imagery you captured. What a wonderful start to my Sunday morning. Knowing my health will not allow me to do a trip like this I can't thank you enough for allowing me to be able to enjoy it through you eyes. Thanks again and safe travels.
Just gorgeous. Great job. Happy Sunday.
Ohhhh Myyyy! That opening shot is so beautiful!
I can’t wait to see the beauty that you have seen! Thank you for sharing that with us!
Thanks for allowing this office based worker to vicariously participate in your adventures. Very well done videos.
Your videos are good for the soul.
Thanks for sharing!
Wow, Kat, a place this spectacular must be done justice, and you did it!
Wow! What a beautiful video Cathy!
Breathtaking and couldn't have asked for more perfect weather
This video is so inspiring and beautiful; I had to watch it twice. Thank you Catharine for sharing this masterpiece!
OMG Catherine, just stunning! By far my favorite trip you take us each year. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome adventure! It makes me want to get back out there and hiking again (if only my tendons would heal)! Thanks for sharing your adventures every Sunday, I look forward to them!
So beautiful. You are the reason I look forward to Sunday. I live in the La Platas in southwest Colorado at 7000 feet. A creek runs outside my door. I live with bears, mountain lions, coites, and my cat. I used to hike to some of the places you've been but can't any more. I live my former adventures through you vicariously. Thank you.
That's awesome Neal. Thank you!
One of my favorite of your videos so far. What a great hike. So scenic. The camaraderie was so good. That's impressive that your friends came straight from North Carolina and acclimated to that altitude so quickly. This hike took some healthy lungs.
I came from North Carolina to the winds as well, and not even from the applachains! I can tell you with first hand experience that the air difference is crazy! I did it on a nols trip, and one guy in our group who lived in Denver struggled with the altitude, so it’s definitely a hard adjustment!
@@SOMEONE-fv4cl I can believe it. I had a rough day in Rocky Mountain NP at 8000+ feet some years ago, but I'm a senior.
Wow just wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures.
So beautiful! Thank you Catherine as always for sharing with us! I am so happy that all of you made it over Texas Pass. I was feeling the joy with y''all!
Good Morning Catherine! 😁
Good morning!
So stupendous, those mountains! Sunrise & Rainbow 🌈 ✨️
WOW! You could do this hike over again once or twice per year and it wouldn't get old. Fantastic!
Thank you Catherine for another beautiful adventure! This is now on my bucket list.
Breathtaking!!! Such an amazing adventure for the 3 of you. Thanks for taking us along. 🥰
I wish I was there everyday, how I miss those mountains of Wyoming. Thanks for brightening my day with those spectacular views.
Windriver mtns has to be the most beautiful area in the Rockies. And Catherine your video captured it perfectly. It just don't get any better.
That was great to see you out on the backpacking trails again. Wonderful video. Thank you 🥰
Wow Cat, that was incredible!
That must have been tough as I don’t remember you using poles before.
My legs hurt just watching this.
Your photography and production quality
are always top quality.
Thank you for this!🙏
I've never been there but after watching your video I felt the awe of being there! So vibrant I could almost feel the breeze! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
It must’ve been worth it,the happy dances at the end says it all😄
Thank you so much, Catherine. That place was made for your camera and your artistic eye for beauty. 👍
Wow!!! What a gorgeous adventure we have just experience!!!..thank you for the beauty and the wonderful .music..I speak for all age 80 plus..thank you for letting us live through you💓💓👍👍👍👍👍👍
Breathtaking scenery, Cat! Proud of your team for making that traverse over two huge mountains. You guys did a great job. So glad to see you back out there. I truly enjoyed this vid. 😀
There are no words to describe the beauty you captured in this video. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Loved the "Sleeping Bag Selfie"! Very cute! Back in VA after >3 weeks on the road. Found I couldn't watch your shows on anything less than a 4K display. Anything less doesn't do justice to your artistry. May Almighty God continue to Bless, Guide, Guard, and Protect you in your adventures! 73
I'm glad to see you have done this hike again. Beautiful photography and dramatic music. Well done, Cat.
At once, a very stimulating yet relaxing video. Your videography is, as always, stunning and painstaking. The cheeseburger shot at the end is…just WOW!
My favorite video for many reasons and you 3 are awesome
Not the first time I have seen the Cirque but I’m blown away every time!
❤️🙌⛰ waaaw…… just waaaaaw 😍⛰😍…… you guys rocked it 💪💪💪💪…… two passes and stunning craggy peaks - Loved it!!!!
Thank you Martina! See you very soon!
Recently started watching your videos.....yours are pure artistry....from the scenery to the perfect classical music....I live in Colorado and appreciate all of your mountain videos, especially. God bless.
WOW!! speechless. WOW!! just wow!!!
Just stunning! That water looked so clear! Beautiful area. Thanks Catherine!🙋🏻♀️
That area is knee buckling beautiful! Great job crushing those passes. The weather was spectacular! Thanks Catherine!!
Love this Cat!! Best ever!!
Thank you!
Haha 😄.
I watched it twice on my big screen.
Since my knee won't let me cross this passes I enjoyed watching this video. You photo/videos music and editing are amazing and I can only thank you so much for taking me with you again on a wonderful hike.
So thank you so very much and as always, safe travels.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride.... I could never walk/ hike that much. Thanks Catherine!
Excellent as always. Makes me nostalgic and hungry for the PCT. The shot of the CDT placard was nice!
You might want to look at the Rae Lakes loop in the southern Sierra. I think you would like it. Great trail through some stunning country.
Catherine, you are so adventurous and talented. Your video production is just the best and I always look forward to seeing what’s up next.
Oh Catherine, how spectacular! Thank you for taking me along! Your videography and music choice is so soothing.
What a stunning video! I’m in awe of this adventure. Thank you for sharing!
You're wonderful voice and beautiful smile Enhance everything around you, Thank you for taking me along on the hike I always enjoy them.
I love watching your videos. Seeing all that gorgeous scenery and places I haven't seen and wouldn't be able to see. Your friends are wonderful. Love the ending. Thanks so much.
Wow ! Love them all but this has to be one of your best videos ever. I am 71 and would like to be out on the trail but I will settle for hiking vicariously thru you. Thank you !
Thank you for sharing and bringing back fond memories from 1974 when 7 of us & 17 horses began in the Wind Rivers for a 3 month ride along the Divide to South Glacier Park (trucking horses from Bozemen to Lincoln). We were all excited to see the Bob Marshall Wilderness however, we found that the Wind Rivers was our fav out of all that we saw & experienced.
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! That last clip is absolutely awesome. Congratulations!!
I love your Wind River range "tours", and although this one was beautiful, I still think last year's Wind River video was a knock out of the park and one of your *very* best!
These late summer days are so choice for camping. Enjoy every step and minute of it!
Simply fantastic! Wow all three of you were awesome! Good for you! Cat, what an incredible achievement, not only in hiking this again, but filming, editing and soundtrack was beautiful! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Wow! That was amazing! Truly more than a hike, an adventure made even better sharing with friends! Stunning views❤️❤️
Looks like some challenging backpacking with some awesome rewards.