North Minam River | Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon

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  • @sierrashere8197
    @sierrashere8197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1st comment ?? Jumped on watching this awesome backpacking adventure !!! Thank you !!

  • @Illiardys
    @Illiardys ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I could meet people like y'all to experience nature with. This is the most peaceful video I've ever watched and I can't even explain how happy I am that I stumbled upon this.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for checking it out!

  • @sierrashere8197
    @sierrashere8197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely Love love the instrumental song beginning at 40:45 . . . Priceless , tops the backpacking trip off !! thank you,again . God bless !

  • @adventureswithsammy7154
    @adventureswithsammy7154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man ol man. The sunset/sunrise and feeling the blessings of being alive among friends. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Nighthawk268
    @Nighthawk268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My hometown mountains... never gets old. Thank you so much for sharing this.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's only my second trip into these mountains, but I am in love!

    • @Nighthawk268
      @Nighthawk268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mountainwanderer Awesome!! I'm so glad you found them! Trail 1934 to Echo/Traverse Lakes is also a very beautiful area. Quite a few switchbacks, but definitely worth it! The Elkhorn Mountains here provide great hikes as well. Keep up the fantastic work. I've definitely been enjoying your vids!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely be looking at some more routes in this range!

    • @Nighthawk268
      @Nighthawk268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mountainwanderer Anytime, looking forward to the future videos!

    • @adventureswithsammy7154
      @adventureswithsammy7154 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nighthawk84, Do care share some spots? I based out of Union County, weekly MERA, (Seasonly) monthly doing Crawfish Loop at Anthony, Aug/Sep do random trails in Eagle Cap. Mostly Dayhikes, as just cant get away as I would like, But no fear 20 plus miles is fine. 99% is just solo with the dog. Look forward to sharing some ideas.

  • @bobparsons77
    @bobparsons77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great video to start my day. Timber is good form.

  • @squidnoid8
    @squidnoid8 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video ; in my back yard, as it were. Many enjoyable day hikes & overnights in the Eagle Cap.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would love to call this place my back yard! I am in love with the Eagle Caps!

  • @robertwagner7867
    @robertwagner7867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video and thanks for sharing. There's something about Oregon that I find very appealing. More so than Montana IMHO. Again, I really like your map illustration!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've only hiked a little bit of Oregon so far. I would love to get over and do some of the Oregon Cascades. I've been wanting to do those animations for a while and I'm finally getting the hang of it.

  • @5wheels521
    @5wheels521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful ...... Now all your future videos have to be this long, 😄👍😎💕
    I love cows!! 🐄🐄🐄🐄

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha! I wish every trip could be 8 days long, then all of the videos would be this long!

  • @jillyelston6145
    @jillyelston6145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, that has to be one of the most beautiful videos I have ever watched! The scenery was just breathtaking, and the beauty of it was continuous right back to the Trailhead. Well done Travis, your photography, as always, was fantastic! Thank you!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! That is high praise! Thank you so much!

  • @vs123
    @vs123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome views very beautiful

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This trip was packed full of views for sure!

  • @PumpkinVillage
    @PumpkinVillage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great adventure in the books. Everyone looked great and seemed to have a great time. Dogs looked good too. Take care, Al

  • @albertharrison9885
    @albertharrison9885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sure do miss those mountains. Looks like a great time. Thanks for sharing, Travis. We really enjoy the videos.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Wallowas are incredible! This is only my 2nd trip in there and I'm definitely looking forward to another one!

  • @elizabethwhite6364
    @elizabethwhite6364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful trip! Great group of friends! This country was beautiful! Looked like everyone enjoyed! Pups too! Thanks for sharing!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That area is really wonderful! I can't wait until I get the chance to go back and hike some more of the trails in there!

  • @wade2361
    @wade2361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't have time to watch now, but looking forward to it. The Wallowas are our closest and favorite spot for hiking, backpacking, and snowshoeing!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're lucky! I would love it if that was my home range!

    • @wade2361
      @wade2361 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mountainwanderer I'm going to have multiple comments. I just started and see the "welcome to Oregon" sign going up Bufford grade. I ride motorcycles and bicycles. I love both Rattlesnake and Bufford grades on both. One is a bit easier on the uphill, but I've done them on both. And I hope you stopped at Terminal Gravity for post hike burger and beer. My favorite.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hate driving those grades, I can see how they would be fun on a bike though!

  • @bert3566
    @bert3566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s dope!! Thanks for the long vid, these take a lot of time to edit

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're not kidding! This took a while... whether it shows it or not!😃

  • @rutbuster88
    @rutbuster88 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife and I plus our two dogs did this same trip, minus Long Lake, back in the mid 90’s. Beautiful country and your video brought back some great memories.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish it hadn't taken me so long to get there! The Wallowas are now one of my favorite ranges!

  • @desertflinger11
    @desertflinger11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice trip! I love the Eagle Caps. We usually hike that about every other year in September also. And good job on the editing. The music was not over bearing! First thing we usually do is get a beer and a burger also.!!! Thanks.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm trying to get on that schedule myself! I would love to come back every couple years... it's an amazing place!

  • @joelhuesby
    @joelhuesby ปีที่แล้ว

    Been up there many times with family and friends! Can't wait for the next trip up to the back country this year!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Wallowa Mountains are incredible! I'm hoping to get back up there this year too!

  • @joshsmith3650
    @joshsmith3650 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an epic adventure. We’re going to do a 4-5 day hike up here this summer.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm jealous!! This is an amazing area and the hiking is great! You're going to love it!

    • @joshsmith3650
      @joshsmith3650 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mountainwanderer I live on the foothills of Mt. Hood, surrounded by amazing hikes. I didn’t get into the multi day lightweight backpacking until last year but we’re excited planning this years trips.
      My first trip last year was 20 miles in for 5 days deer hunting. Made our own trail and disappeared in nature.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like you live in a great place! I hope to do the trail around Mt Hood at some point.

    • @joshsmith3650
      @joshsmith3650 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mountainwanderer I didn’t know about it until a few months ago. It’s 1 of 100 on my growing list lol

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the same kind of list....

  • @josephchristmas590
    @josephchristmas590 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic. I did 4 days in Eagle Cap a few weeks back. Now I want to do 8. I hope you soaked it all in. Thanks for sharing.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't get enough time in the Eagle Caps either! I cannot wait to get back there!

  • @relaxingvideosnorthwest3646
    @relaxingvideosnorthwest3646 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great hike! Thank you for sharing.

  • @jenb.6440
    @jenb.6440 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched this video again because we're heading back to the Eagle Cap wilderness next week ... this is a phenomenal video, great information, beautiful footage, as usual your timing of shots is perfect, I love how you captured the feeling of the trip with moments with the dogs, nature, playing games etc ... Really beautiful video; thank you for sharing!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว

      This was one of my favorite trips! I'm very jealous, because I would really like to get back there!

  • @Mr7laws
    @Mr7laws 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Loving the hike,

  • @jonvenden4284
    @jonvenden4284 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outside of Andrew I think this one of the best video's of Eagle Cap. This is the only video of this grade on that side with this much time covering it. I have spent 40 days of backpacking in this area since 2018 and I will let his pass. You didn't get off the freeway and show the real gems. If you think this is cool well it gets worse. Don't go to the other locations because they are my secrets. Eagle Cap is like wow I mean really wow. It never fails to reward.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's special for sure! I'm going to keep going back and my goal os always to hike trails and/or routes I haven't hiked before. I may stumble on one of your secrets some day.

  • @brhino1017
    @brhino1017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid Travis! What a beautiful place. What a great way to wrap up the 2021 hiking season.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! This was my big trip of the year, but not my last... :)

  • @hyoh-wu
    @hyoh-wu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video....didn't want it to end. Like what your doing with that map effect.

  • @MrWilkerson2009
    @MrWilkerson2009 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved your video! Thanks for sharing the story. From the B-roll to the narrative and the beautiful landscape I enjoyed watching the whole thing. I haven’t backpacked any of the Eagle Cap yet but I have plans for next year. Your story helps set the stage for my future adventures. Thanks again and God bless

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Eagle Caps (Wallowas) are quickly becoming one of my favorite ranges! I hope to get in there next year too!

  • @cjjt66
    @cjjt66 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great video. I'm happy to see other parts of Eagle Cap Wilderness. Great commentary, use of captions, and maps. Music was a little loud. Keep up the good work!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! The eagles caps are really amazing, I cannot wait to get back there and explore some more! I've been told that my music was too loud my whole life! 🤘🤘 (I appreciate the feedback)

  • @garrymccoy4053
    @garrymccoy4053 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I grew up in this area, Wallowa, loved hiking there. my son does a annual camping trip there also, loved the video, brings back the spectacular views of the area

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a great range to grow up next to! I've only been there a couple times but it is absolutely one of my favorites now!

  • @ChristianPaulPhotography
    @ChristianPaulPhotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eight days in the Eagle Cap! Awesome trip! Especially liked that last ridge hike with those views!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The last ridge was my favorite, for sure! And sadly... the video does not come close to capturing the beauty!

  • @reneepowell8541
    @reneepowell8541 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video Travis, you sure go to some simply magnificent places on your trips!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Eagle Caps are quickly becoming one of my favorite place to go!

  • @blackoakpropertymaintenanc6981
    @blackoakpropertymaintenanc6981 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Travis. Thanks for showing us around Eagle Cap area. Beautiful.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure! Hopefully I'll get to do it again next year!

  • @KSC-ui8zr
    @KSC-ui8zr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video as usual. It's been many years since I have hiked in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. I may have to go back and visit sometime.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You really go back if you get the chance! I already going over maps looking for future routes in there!

  • @brianfairweather7298
    @brianfairweather7298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive done this route. Its an excellent loop. Love the Wallowas.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That range is quickly becoming one of my favorites!

  • @pdxraves
    @pdxraves ปีที่แล้ว

    Some people are just good at making videos. You did a great job.

  • @pilowespo
    @pilowespo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding! You basically did the same route I did in 2018 in reverse with a few more stops. Love the colors in September. Great video! Hike On!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is a great route! Seemed like we ran into quite a few people who were doing it the direction you did. This was one of about 5 routes I had in the area, I cannot wait to get back and do another one!

  • @Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy
    @Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your cowpoke story narration had me sold on your channel from the first sentence. That shit is gold dude I wish I had that

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you found us! When I read the word cowpoke, it brought a smile to my face!

    • @Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy
      @Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mountainwanderer I’m in the process of trying to start a channel my self. I am curious if you ever divulge your camera equipment you use in any videos? Appreciate it man I love your videos!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We don't have any secrets over here. Everything is usually filmed on cell phones. On this trip we have 3 different people filming with 3 different kinds of iPhones and 2 kinds of Go Pros. When I'm not in a wilderness area, I also like to use a drone. DJI Mavic Air 2

    • @Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy
      @Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mountainwanderer you’re the man thank you! We’ll see you out on trail hopefully someday and exchange campfire stories

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      that would be awesome!

  • @BryanDeLay
    @BryanDeLay 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great trip and great video Travis. Nice you set a new record for nights out. Eagle Cap Wilderness is on my bucket list, along with the Sawtooths, if the fires and smoke will just cooperate.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel like the fires are just going to get worse... Sawtooths are on my bucket list too. I had a chance to go there this summer, but the way it worked out I checked off another bucket list place for me.. The Wind Rivers.

  • @loganmcguire8317
    @loganmcguire8317 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was in this same area last summer! Came in through bear creek, hiked to lookout mountain, and exited thru the trailhead you guys came in on

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had to look up your route, but that looks like a great way to go!

    • @loganmcguire8317
      @loganmcguire8317 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mountainwanderer honestly i would not use the bear creek trailhead again, the trail is rough and sparsely used, and i spent two days hiking uphill along the river before getting to the nice area near John Henry. Lookout mountain was excellent tho, true to it's name the views were amazing

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know! I'll definitely be going back to that area!

  • @barbaracole4314
    @barbaracole4314 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 3 older brothers used to go hunting near Minami, they came across a cabin where a family lived there off grid, visited with them a bit said they were quite Interesting ppl.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bet they had some stories to tell!

  • @nato2959
    @nato2959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. A friend of mine, Chuck, would expend a couple of weeks every year in this area. He is not longer with us

    • @nato2959
      @nato2959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His gentle smile was with me all along this hike. Thank you, Travis! And thank you Chuck for all the memories...

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry to hear he is no longer with us, but it sounds like when he was, he was doing it right by coming to this place!

  • @davidpjesky1495
    @davidpjesky1495 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's awesome. When were you there? We were there the third week in Aug last year, we went up the East fork lostine and down the west for lostine, we hit Minam Lake on the way out. Mocassin lake was our best campsite by far!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We were there in mid-September '21. I'll have to check out that route when I have a chance. There are so many possible routes in the Eagle Caps! We'll be back for sure!

  • @Crosscut6996
    @Crosscut6996 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Trail signs aren't all chewed up like in the Bob. Will be at Red's Horse Ranch later this summer.

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any time in the Wallowas is good!

    • @Crosscut6996
      @Crosscut6996 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mountainwanderer Agreed. Spent a lot of time in there when I lived in Walla Walla. Now I am East of Missoula. So the Bob is now home. Excellent video and music!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, you left one epic place for another!

  • @tracykooken2606
    @tracykooken2606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'M REAlly bummed i didnt get to the back country of Oregon when i lived in WA.
    going thru a divorce, very young father, not a good time in this part of the book !!
    good visit thru ue lense lol !!!! but hope visit in person . thanks 8) happy thanksgiving !!

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's worth the drive! There is so much to explore here, I can't wait to go back!

  • @KvichakSmith
    @KvichakSmith ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fine video of some gorgeous land. What do you prefer to use for water sanitation? Drops? Filter? Boiling? Thanks

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  ปีที่แล้ว

      The Wallowas are quickly becoming one of my favorites! Depending on the time of year we might handle sanitation differently, but on this trip we were using filters.

  • @falconmoose5435
    @falconmoose5435 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always. Great. Go Cats beat Grizz.

  • @flammingdragon
    @flammingdragon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mom lives in baker city and I've been twice and want to do a fun 2 or 3 day trip but I'm from Michigan. Is there anyway to rent camping gear?

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can’t say for sure because I don’t live in that area. We did run into Outfitters who were bringing people in and setting up a camp. You might be able to check with one of them.

  • @JefferyPhillips
    @JefferyPhillips 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Burn ban wasn't in effect?

    • @mountainwanderer
      @mountainwanderer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We don't have fires if there are any restrictions in place, so no.

  • @Olympic_TryAthlete
    @Olympic_TryAthlete 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:19 Note to self. Don’t mess with her.