Thanks Josephine! I can assure you that Charlie is here to stay. I accidentally left him out of my last video and couldn't believe how many people called me out on it. LOL!
It was a particularly longer wet cold spring up there. My mom has lived in Vancouver since 1945 and she sent me photos of thick snow that fell in early April. What crazy weather. I grew up there and neither of us remember that late of snowfall. And we recall blizzards and thick snow in that area that doesn’t get that much snow annually. So I can only imagine what you got in eastern WA. My sister had goats for years and she always want to take them on hikes cuz they followed her everywhere. Love that orange screw contraption. I take my cat camping with me and let her wander around camp, supervised, during the day. But I try to make sure she doesn’t bolt up a tree or anything if she gets spooked. Tho usually she bolts into her backpack when she gets nervous. So I have a screw contraption but not as lightweight or as easy to screw into the ground. I will check that one out. Too bad about the fire in that area taking out so many trees, as has happened so much up there. But what a gorgeous trail. Thanks for posting
Hi Kelly! Yes, the winter this year has been bizarre. Despite the warm weather we had last weekend, it didn't last long. It immediately turned cool and wet again, and today (May 6th) the temperature maxed out at 52 degrees. Brrrrr! The goats are fun on trail. Really easy to take care of. On our 2020 PCT hike we actually ran into TWO different hikers who were carrying cats! It was so funny to see them perched casually on top of the backpacks as their owner hiked down the trail.
Well...they "mostly" behave on trail. They are curious creatures and will get into everything. If we don't keep them tied up in camp they'll walk right into our tents and make themselves at home!
Glad to see you still have the cool hat…I watched your PCT hike in 2020…I am currently flipping all over SOCAL to hike the PCT where there is limited snow
Yup, that's my official "hiking hat". It always seems to get lots of comments (both positive and negative). I don't envy anyone trying to hike the PCT this year...so much snow! We really lucked out in 2020.
Fabulous video! We had to put it on the big screen as soon as we realized you had posted a new one. A few more treks like this one and I'm sure you'll be able to squeeze back into your kilt.
Thanks Steven. It was so fun to be out hiking again after this long, cold winter/spring. We are already planning our next adventure...and hopefully I'll be back in my kilt soon!
Hi Tom! It was great to be back out hiking again after a really long winter. Yes, we've been following several of this year's PCT hikers and WOW is there a lot of snow this year!
Hey, Ken, Thia...!!! Great to see you back out... and the Goats! Looks like a nice trail to hike, but it would take me a DAY just to get to the trailhead! I've got to get out and 'lose a few pounds' myself... Thanks for the inspiration!! (At least it stays a bit cooler over here...) Ed
Hi Ed! Great to hear from you again. I'll never forget the surprise "trail magic" you gave us at Hart's Pass. I really miss hiking and hate that every year I get older and fatter, making hiking even more difficult. My heart almost put me in the ground this past January (cardiac arrest). Now I have a defibrillator/pacemaker implanted in my chest. But it isn't going to keep me off the trail! Hoping to get back on the PCT later this summer to hike the section between Steven's Pass and Hart's Pass to finally finish the PCT.
@@kenthiasoutdooradventures2294 'The Indomitable Spirit'... but that's a tough section to 'wrap it up' on...!! Yeah... I've had a couple times lately exerting myself, and I could tell the 'ol ticker was telling me to back off a bit... Neeeed to do it more often! You guys take care!!
I loved seeing the goats! They seem to really enjoy it and follow along so well. Do you ever have the dogs pack their own food? I noticed the two tents straight away and immediately thought about the snoring from your PCT videos. Does one dog sleep with each of you? And the cougar cameo of course! What a fun outing. 👏👏👏
Thanks THC! So cool to know you're still one of our friends. Yes, the dogs both have packs and on a longer hike we would have had them carry their own food, although our heeler needs a new/different pack. You might remember our video from last summer (Back on Trail) where his pack rubbed him so badly that after the second day on trail I ended up carrying it myself (8 more pounds...ugh!).
Oh...and yes, we each share our tent with one of the dogs. We bring pads for them to sleep on, but they inevitably end up trying to crawl on top on us in the middle of the night!
I just hate it when the winter weather shrinks my hiking gear. Actually, winter is our hiking season here in Queensland. Way too humid in our summers to trek. Unless you're boulder hoping up a creek, from waterfall to waterfall.
Normally that river is great for fishing, but not right now. It's running very high with spring snowmelt, so fishing is a challenge. If we go back in mid-summer we'll limit out easily.
It is fantastic to see you traveling and sharing adventures.
Its been to long love yur channel goats an hiking cant beat it..
Burst out laughing and clapped my hands when I saw Charlie. I'd forgotten your delightful habit of cougar cameos. Nice to see you all again!
Thanks Josephine! I can assure you that Charlie is here to stay. I accidentally left him out of my last video and couldn't believe how many people called me out on it. LOL!
Wow!! What a wonderful surprise to see you both again! Hi Goldilocks! I’ve missed you. Lots of love from SoCal. Hike on!!!! 🥾🎈🎉🎊🏆
Thanks Paulie. We agree with you: we've been away way too long. We need to get back outdoors and have more adventures. Thanks for sticking with us :)
It was a particularly longer wet cold spring up there. My mom has lived in Vancouver since 1945 and she sent me photos of thick snow that fell in early April. What crazy weather. I grew up there and neither of us remember that late of snowfall. And we recall blizzards and thick snow in that area that doesn’t get that much snow annually. So I can only imagine what you got in eastern WA. My sister had goats for years and she always want to take them on hikes cuz they followed her everywhere. Love that orange screw contraption. I take my cat camping with me and let her wander around camp, supervised, during the day. But I try to make sure she doesn’t bolt up a tree or anything if she gets spooked. Tho usually she bolts into her backpack when she gets nervous. So I have a screw contraption but not as lightweight or as easy to screw into the ground. I will check that one out. Too bad about the fire in that area taking out so many trees, as has happened so much up there. But what a gorgeous trail. Thanks for posting
Hi Kelly! Yes, the winter this year has been bizarre. Despite the warm weather we had last weekend, it didn't last long. It immediately turned cool and wet again, and today (May 6th) the temperature maxed out at 52 degrees. Brrrrr!
The goats are fun on trail. Really easy to take care of. On our 2020 PCT hike we actually ran into TWO different hikers who were carrying cats! It was so funny to see them perched casually on top of the backpacks as their owner hiked down the trail.
Awesome to see you both hiking again! Beautiful area.
Thanks Scout. Hopefully lots more to come this summer.
Very cool video.
Great to see you guys back on the trail!
Thanks! We are long overdue and need to make up for lost time.
hi, nice to see you guys again! those goats are great, they behave so well. happy trails to you two!
Well...they "mostly" behave on trail. They are curious creatures and will get into everything. If we don't keep them tied up in camp they'll walk right into our tents and make themselves at home!
Memories, having grown up in Clarkston, Aston, river highway, Grand Ronde River, ....
It's beautiful country. We feel SO lucky to live here.
Glad to see you still have the cool hat…I watched your PCT hike in 2020…I am currently flipping all over SOCAL to hike the PCT where there is limited snow
Yup, that's my official "hiking hat". It always seems to get lots of comments (both positive and negative). I don't envy anyone trying to hike the PCT this year...so much snow! We really lucked out in 2020.
I'm checking out your vids, David...👍
Fabulous video! We had to put it on the big screen as soon as we realized you had posted a new one. A few more treks like this one and I'm sure you'll be able to squeeze back into your kilt.
Thanks Steven. It was so fun to be out hiking again after this long, cold winter/spring. We are already planning our next adventure...and hopefully I'll be back in my kilt soon!
Hey Ken, glad to see you're out there again. I'll bet you're glad you aren't doing the PCT this year!
Hi Tom! It was great to be back out hiking again after a really long winter. Yes, we've been following several of this year's PCT hikers and WOW is there a lot of snow this year!
Hey, Ken, Thia...!!! Great to see you back out... and the Goats! Looks like a nice trail to hike, but it would take me a DAY just to get to the trailhead! I've got to get out and 'lose a few pounds' myself... Thanks for the inspiration!! (At least it stays a bit cooler over here...) Ed
Hi Ed! Great to hear from you again. I'll never forget the surprise "trail magic" you gave us at Hart's Pass. I really miss hiking and hate that every year I get older and fatter, making hiking even more difficult. My heart almost put me in the ground this past January (cardiac arrest). Now I have a defibrillator/pacemaker implanted in my chest. But it isn't going to keep me off the trail! Hoping to get back on the PCT later this summer to hike the section between Steven's Pass and Hart's Pass to finally finish the PCT.
@@kenthiasoutdooradventures2294 'The Indomitable Spirit'... but that's a tough section to 'wrap it up' on...!! Yeah... I've had a couple times lately exerting myself, and I could tell the 'ol ticker was telling me to back off a bit... Neeeed to do it more often! You guys take care!!
I loved seeing the goats! They seem to really enjoy it and follow along so well. Do you ever have the dogs pack their own food? I noticed the two tents straight away and immediately thought about the snoring from your PCT videos. Does one dog sleep with each of you? And the cougar cameo of course! What a fun outing. 👏👏👏
Thanks THC! So cool to know you're still one of our friends.
Yes, the dogs both have packs and on a longer hike we would have had them carry their own food, although our heeler needs a new/different pack. You might remember our video from last summer (Back on Trail) where his pack rubbed him so badly that after the second day on trail I ended up carrying it myself (8 more pounds...ugh!).
Oh...and yes, we each share our tent with one of the dogs. We bring pads for them to sleep on, but they inevitably end up trying to crawl on top on us in the middle of the night!
@@kenthiasoutdooradventures2294 I think I missed that video. Gotta go check it out. 👍
I just hate it when the winter weather shrinks my hiking gear.
Actually, winter is our hiking season here in Queensland. Way too humid in our summers to trek. Unless you're boulder hoping up a creek, from waterfall to waterfall.
That river looks like it ought to hold a fish or two. I'm sure the goats wouldn't mind carrying out your limit.
Normally that river is great for fishing, but not right now. It's running very high with spring snowmelt, so fishing is a challenge. If we go back in mid-summer we'll limit out easily.