THIS DIDN'T GO AS PLANNED | Backpacking the WIND RIVER RANGE | Wyoming
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- What has seemingly become my annual pilgrimage to Wyoming's Wind River Range did not go as planned in 2023.
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Three generous, flexible, grateful people. There are life lessons in this video.
Gorgeous views and a faithful friendships! 💛 In life, it's not about the destination, but the journey along the way. 😊🙏 Catherine, I cannot imagine anyone else editing your vlogs. Your choices of music, nature sounds, narratives and stunning views makes your vlogs a beautiful piece of art! Brava Cat!! 🎨🌲🦌🖼❤ OH and the bonus footage of moose, deer and wildlife is always a delightful touch! 😁👍 Have a great week! 🙏
HI CATHERINE 👋
AS ALWAYS BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS VIEWS LANDSCAPE WEATHER SCENERY FOOTAGE ! VIDEO WAS CRYSTAL CLEAR & COULD HEAR YOU PERFECTLY ! WILDLIFE WAS GORGEOUS ! THE STREAM WERE CRYSTAL CLEAR COULD SEE WHERE TO CROSS EASILY IT LOOKED LIKE 👍 THE VIEWS YOU SHOT WERE AMAZING. GLAD YOU'LL MADE IT SAFELY BACK TO THE VEHICLE . BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏 😀 😊
Beautiful trip with your beautiful friends......
So beautiful. Thank you.
Beautiful ☁️clouds show cat...awesome 👌
7:55 Wow again. Gorgeous!
Gorgeous view 😍😍😍😍
The Western US Cloud Show is at the top of the leader board.
Beautiful video’s as always, thank you!!
Beautiful country
You have the best hats! Looking great adventure sister!
Pays to be flexible. Beautiful country to hike and camp.
Kudos! Way to be smart and safe!!
Thanks for sharing
It's beautiful out there. Happy trails
As always this was a beautiful video.
Happy Sunday Catherine 💓❤
You never disappoint.
lovely video also the animals at the end!
Awesome video Cat!!!
I really appricialte your willingness to say enough for your friends. Thats really cool. Altitude sickness can get deadly fast.
Although things didn't go as planned, you still were able to see a lot of beauty. Dad's lake is gorgeous. I think it's nice to relax in a spot like that, really soak in the beauty. I hope your friend has recovered. Thanks Catherine!❤
It’s not about seeing how far you can push yourself. You have to stop, smell the roses, and enjoy the gifts nature gives you. Beautiful spot for that, skeeters or no skeeters.
Such wisdom in this video! And as always, your videography is superb!!
I'm glad that Kim is okay and feeling better. That's smart to always have a Plan B (C, D...) just in case. To your viewers watching this, it's a beautiful adventure made even more enjoyable by your great cinematography, friendly personality, and your good friends, too. The sunrises were spectacular, as were the wildflowers and mountains. It was meant to be for you all to just relax and enjoy hanging at Dad Lake, especially as Kim had a cold, so Plan C's day hike was just the ticket! Take care. Jenny 🐦🐾🐺🥀🌲
Wonderful, flexible trip. Am sure you will be back. Thanks for sharing.
I have a feeling you're the type to go, go, go, and be self-motivated to move all the time. I'm the same way. The universe knows when we need to relax and enjoy the moment. Looks like an amazing trip.
I definitely am that way. Haha
Such great content ,and videography ❤️👍
Hi Cat , we are rapidly approaching the goal of 100K subscribers 😀. Next stop 1 million !!! Great video as always . Reminds me of the Robert Frost poem " The Road Not Taken " . I have it on a plaque in my 26' Fleetwood Prowler . Be safe & happy 😊
Yes! Thank you!
Great video even though things didn't go as planned. I would be happy to drop into that camp spot and just spend a week right there! You always bring out the beauty in your surroundings. Great talent!❤
The Winds are so beautiful! Definitely on my bucket list. Cat I sure hope you make a return to the Olympic Mountains, theres even a Cat Basin to visit!
Sure looked like a good fishin' lake. Be safe and thanks,
Great video, I you are making the best out of situation. Restful trip’s are nice too.
although the plans changed, everything turned out wonderful, as always. thanks for sharing.🤗🙋🏾♀️
That mountain looks like our table rock mtn beautiful Steven and Kim might know where table rock is in NC
We know Table Rock for sure. We haven't hiked it but have seen it from other vantage points when we're in the NC mountains. We live close to Raleigh and definitely do not get out to the western part of the state as much as we'd like to.
❤ loved it spend time to smell the roses on backpack trips what I did also. Nice 😊
Love Wyoming, wish I still lived there. Thanks for showing it to us, especially the gorgeous sunrises.
It is a smart man who adjusts to his ever changing limits.
We don't have to race from place to place to enjoy life. You showed us that beauty is all around us at each step in life. We just have to enjoy each step and side step along the way. Proud of you.
I live in Wyoming, altitude sickness is REAL no shame! Smart decision.
4:56 Wow!
I love the hat. Jonesy and I grew up together.
First, im glad Kim is feeling better. Secondly, Happy Anniversary to Kim and Steve.
Thirdly, a beautiful video as always. I have always heard Wyoming is so beautiful and thanks to you, Cat, i have now seen it. Thank you for all your hard work bringing these places to us, especially people like me who are not able to travel as you do. God Bless and be safe.😊
Yessss! Wyoming is the hidden "Last Frontier". I moved here 4 years ago, from the over-crowded Washington State. I had no idea it was so mountainous.! Wind River Range, the Snowy Mtn Range! Amazing!
How lucky you are. Being from the swampy state of Louisiana, the mountains are fascinating to me
Especially the clear streams and lakes.
What a great lesson in how to pivot and have a great time. Glad Kim is ok and spoke up when she needed to. Beautiful scenery. Thank you.
Magnificent vistas that only Catherine can provide through the artful skill of her photography. The best on the internet by far. The change in plans from backpacking to camping made possible even more scenic photography than being on the move. AMAZING Catherine!!! Thanks so much for sharing. Blessings to you always! 🫶🏻
Awesome video! Thanks, from Wyoming Catherine. ❤️🏞🤠🇺🇲😎
Awesome video
marvelous. And beauties
So very gorgeous. Thank you. ❤ Glad you all stayed safe.
Hello!" Cathrine!" Things happen, Though you still made it to Dads Lake. That is gorgeous. Then you made it to Flat rock Lake that was beautiful. Then you made it back to the trail., the hike still turned out pretty.Untill your next video.😊
Yes plans B-D always important ! And you couldn’t be in a more beautiful place to launch them. I’ve had altitude sickness in the Sierra & it’s no joke & can get very serious … hope your friend recovered & enjoyed her burger ( you should have filmed that 😊)
A wonderful adventure and beautiful country… ❤️💙💙
My wife and I were in the Winds a week and a half ago. We stayed up at the head waters of the Green River.
Have fun
Glad you made the best of things and stayed safe! Watched the last solar eclipse from the Green River Lakes area. Hiked up the Green River and floated down with my pack raft..amazing views of Squaretop.
I live in Wyoming and have trouble with heat and elevation. Some people are more susceptible . I think high elevation sun is so intense at times. Glad you still got to enjoy each other and an amazing lake time.
Plan D E F 🤷♂️ looked awesome, glad your friend felt better 👍
Nice video , lovely views !
Another stunning video. Thanks, Cat.I am glad your friend is feeling better. Safe travels.
So Awesome.. I'm going to do some backpacking there at the end of August...can't wait!
Taking a rest bit... imperative for health and rejuvenation...to enjoy oneself is to know when to ...
7:58 what an amazing sunrise!
I had to adjust my backpack trip last fall on that same trail. It’s good to be flexible. I also believe things happen for a reason. I’ll be up there in a few weeks to explore The Winds again. Good vid.
5 👍's Up for wunderfully showcasing my home mountains 🤠 Beaut work as always!
Hi thankyou so much once again loved the views and flowers always an enjoyment tricia south west uk 😊🌈
Wow, Wow, Wow !!!
The clear water, the magical woods, the stunning sunsets.
I want to go!
I was just up there a few days ago its gorgeous! Glad its a tradition! See you on the trail! Chris
Cat I love your videos and calm, sweet, kind, nature! I love it when you do collaborations. It is nice to see the interactions with friends. It is also nice to have friends with you so you can rely on each other. Your videoing, editing, and music is always outstanding. We all love you Cat! 🥰
Another great journey Cat. Nature is medicine. So healing.
SO gorgeous here! Square top reminds me of half dome. I have only backpacked once, from Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley. I loved it so much. Very special to be where no car can go. But today I would not do this hike unless there was a hot spring as the destination. Well, I cannot do this hike but I would try if there were a hot spring. And there are TONS where you are!
It might not have been the hike you planned but is sure was a beautiful one. Glad you all didn't push it and Kim is okay.
It is always good to be safe. Your photography is spectacular. Old Square top mountain and scenery look beautiful. Thanks for the video.
You’ve made it about a close as it can get to actually doing the hikes with you !
Thank you! That was so pretty, the calm lake with the mountains and the clouds rolling past..then wow, what a sunrise! Those are some nice friends you have...I gotta get to this place soon!! Bear can or hang??
I haven't watched much of this yet however I did see the Big Sandy Trailhead. After being on a NOLS trip in the Winds for a month straight, coming down to the Big Sandy Trailhead and seeing cars was the most surreal experience. It's amazing how fast humans adapt to new normals. I'm gonna watch this now, I'm sure it'll be unpredictable as the Winds usually are.
I’m in Canada. Eyeing the wind river range for a while. Next time you go i would come along.
Nature is beautiful at any altitude 😊. Dads Lake would have been a great spot to stay & enjoy❤ Thanks, Cat 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️
Nice views and animals! Stay safe!
Beautiful scenery. I'm glad Kim is ok. Education on altitude sickness is priceless., as well as changing plans to fit the circumstances. There's always next year to do the original hike. Thank you for the wonderful content.
What a beautiful area! I’d never want to leave! Best wishes, Catherine!🍀🙋🏻♀️
Such beautiful scenery! Id love to go there some day but im disabled so I live vicariously through your videos. Thank you for doing what you do Catherine! Love your work.
Thank you Catherine! It may not be well understood just how sometimes delicate trips like this can be due to any number of variables and no matter what happens, sharing the journey and adventure with friends make it all worth it. Kim and I appreciate you sharing this planned/unplanned adventure with us! Next time, I'll schedule a pre-briefing with Murphy to try to negotiate things out in advance. :D All our best!
We created great memories. I misspoke when I said you joined me, I actually joined you. Haha. Yes, have that talk with Murphy next time. ❤️
I'm so glad you guys changed your plans. Too many people push on when they shouldn't. Sure you didn't go over the passes but you still camped in the mountains in a spectacular spot!
Such a beautiful area! I took some screenshots. I’m sorry for Kim that has to be the worse feeling. Glad she was feeling better!
No matter which plan this turned out to be Cat it was still gorgeous. Wow those sunrises! Stunning! I’m so glad Kim is ok. It’s so important to listen to your body and to stay safe regardless of whether it’s inconvenient or not. She should not feel bad about it at all. I’ve read where the most rugged Sherpa guides in the Himalayas sometimes get altitude sickness. It just happens. I think this ended up being a stop and smell the roses kind of trip. Maybe covering more ground to see more things keeps you from seeing the things you were supposed to see. ❤🙏🏻
Thank you so much Brad. Yes, we were supposed to be there. That’s the way I see it. :)
Catherine...
Hello angel. Jeez, your hair is really long now. It looks fantastic.
You're a good friend and hiking partner. It was very kind of you to change your plans to help Kim and Steve make the most of their trip. I know you've dealt with altitude sickness yourself. It does suck. I've struggled through it a couple of times myself. I trust Kim was okay once you all got back to civilization.
The Winds are magnificent. I understand why you you love it so much. Personally I would have to get in the waters of those pristine mountain lakes. Ice cold or not.
Great video today sweetheart. Awesome scenery. Beautiful wildflowers. And the wildlife in the closing scenes, especially the moose calf. Outstanding!!
Safe travels Cat. Have fun always.
Love you. 🌹 Randy. 🎼
Thank you so much Randy!! ❤️❤️
Beautiful video, way to stick it out Kim, looks like the trip turned out just great. Thanks for taking us along. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
I am so glad that Kim took it easy, and a plan B is always good to have. The heat, rain, and mosquitoes have been awful this year! And I have seen so many "new" insects that I have never seen before! It's wonderful that you have great friends to backpack with. Thanks again for the spectacular scenery!
Are mosquitos in high elevations common? I don't remember that being the case but it has been many years. Actually I live at a 5500 foot elevation. The desert though. Few mosquitos, few fleas...
@@traceytrotter9934 we recently hiked in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the mosquito situation was pretty bad.
Oh, I was at Green Lakes just a couple of weeks ago and hiked around the lake as well. Fancy I almost ran into you guys! It is absolutely enchanting out there.
We just got back from Ouray, Co. We were at 13k’ and my hubby felt it. You have to be flexible. Beautiful video Cat. ❤
Thank you Windy!
Altitude sickness is no joke. I glad you adjusted your plans. I've had altitude sickness and heat exhaustion a couple of times. Not fun and potentially life-threatening. The Winds are gorgeous!
Love hearing you and your friends sharing the experience and the importance of having backup plans. The insight of the trip makes this episode very interesting. 👍🏻❤
Wow absolutely gorgeous video. You are so right about the Altitude sickness is nothing to mess with.
I experienced some when I went to Ouray Colorado. Not fun. As always, I enjoy your beautiful videos. Thank you, Kat.
The Winds are amazing. I can see why you go there every summer. I forget, have you been to Titcomb Basin? If not, you might consider it for a future trip.
I was testing out some new gear one year and got altitude sickness. Fell face first into some rock , smashed my phone in my hand. Looked like I got in a fight and lost LOL. I felt some symptoms but didn't think that much of it.... Good thing I was not standing near a cliff. Got to be careful and pay attention to what your body is telling you.
So inspiring and beautiful thank you!
When we used to take teens and adults from Missouri to Colorado we always waited until day 5 or 6 to do any strenuous hikes and really emphasized drinking lots of water during those days leading up to hike up to 12,000 feet. Better safe than sorry!
The beauty of nature is just breathtaking.
Hey Catherine, love your channel. We had a similar experience last week in the Winds. Started at Elkhart Aug. 1 with my novice backpacker son and made it to Hobbs Lake for the night carrying 8 days of food. He caught a digestive bug and the weather started a week long monsoonal rainy period, so we hiked back out the next day, spent two nights on Pinedale, than initiated plan C. Went back in at Green River Lakes Aug. 5 planning for 4 nights, made it 7 miles in along the Highline, and got more rain overnight. So back out to camp through another rainy night at the Green River Lakes Campground. Plan D was out to Jackson and Yellowstone for wildlife and day hikes.
You bring the beauty of nature in the most respectful way. Concern for health at high altitude is a must. I am glad you took the right path and your friends are well. I didn’t feel a loss at all. Nature such as this is unavailable to me now for health reasons (I’m old!), but you take me where I can no longer go. Many thanks!
Congratulation for your anniversary but i m sorry that you had problem. beautiful hike anyway