Backpacking The San Juan Mountains 4K | Weminuche Wilderness | Continental Divide Trail
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- This is a 6 day backpack through Colorado's San Juan Mountains. I am joined by my friend David "Coach" Knaus and my niece Christine "This Girl Hikes" (channel links below). Coach also brings his 8 month old Lab Buddy on the pups very first backpacking trip. We begin our trip at the Ute Creek Trailhead crossing the Rio Grande River. I've wanted to backpack the San Juan's for several years and they did not disappoint. The trip was a "lollypop loop" in which we intersected with several trails including the Continental Divide trail. Our overall elevation gain was close to 30,000ft over the 6 days and we crested the Continental Divide twice. The views and the wildflowers were breathtaking!
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Hi everyone! I hope you enjoy this weeks video. I'm getting a lot of questions about the dead trees you see. It is unfortunately Bark Beetle kill. It is very sad to see. I hope that one day the forests will bounce back from this. Just thought I'd answer that so all of you could see.
Incredible video Catherine. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
I have a question. Is it fish in the Alpine lakes? Everything is so beautiful and I so desire to do this.
@@catfishnet Yes there are fish in most alpine lakes. A 12 inch fish is like 20 years old, unless it's a planted by plane fish. Most of those lakes are covered with ice for half the year.
As a native from Colorado, I could not watch the entire video. The last time I was in the San Jaun mountains was 10 years ago. The devastation of the pine forests is horrendous and will only create fuel for major forest fires which ten years ago was not there. Were I do camp and hike a lot in Colorado is West of Fairplay and in the San Luis valley area. In those pine forests they have only just started to show any evidence of pine beetle kill. I love the many trips I have taken to South Eastern Utah, canyon hopping to find "ancient pueblo" ruin sites. Also note that I do love the way you do your videos.
National Geographic did a documentary on the beetle kill in the Rocky Mountains and the primary cause is, yup, global warming. The winters are no longer cold enough to kill the beetle larvae, hence they live through the winter and spread during the spring. I live and hike in Colorado weekly and the beetle kill is devastating almost everywhere now. There are multiple universities working with the forest service to try and combat this, but nothing effective has been developed yet.
I really enjoy the way you transition between using silence then ambient sounds and then blending music with the ambient sounds. It adds to the great cinematography. I thought of Ansel Adams when you shared the shot at 21:08. Thank you.
Your film making skills are second to none on TH-cam. Love the music selections as well.
Thank you Robert!
Definitely developing your style.
Agreed. Catherine really captures the beauty & puts in the work in editing to make a great production.
I am going to my daughters house to watch this on their big screen TV. THANKS!
Never tire nor suffer from elevation on my "virtual" treks with you.
Another breathtakingly gorgeous trip!
What a way to enjoy my Sunday morning coffee, then with a great video! Happy Trails
Cat, I can only echo the wonderful comments from your loyal subsribers! Truly, another masterful video production... Your creative talent is off the charts. Buddy and I had the most pleasurable time accompanying you and Christine. Continued best wishes on all of your adventures.
Thank you Coach for accepting my invite and using your expertise of the area to plan the route. It was such a beautiful trip with great company.
Kudos coach. You're the man.
Absolutely fantastic photography. My hat's off to you. Hopefully, at some point you will publish a book on some of the wonderful photos that you have taken during many of your most favorite jaunts. Stay safe.
What a wonderful video. Besides the beauty of the mountains, it is so refreshing to see calm amidst so much anger and bitterness in this world. Thank you for your talented work in which you bring to others in such a special way!
Thank you Tim!
In this crazy often stress filled world it's always nice to be reminded of the beauty that is out there. Beautiful Catherine, simply beautiful!!!
Beautiful video....thanks for sharing this wonderful trip.
hello friend
Backpacking The San Juan Mountains thank you so much
It's a complete SHAME that the DEAD wood can't be removed! UNREAL...Same crap around Fish Lake Utah.
Awesomely beautiful video! Thank you for sharing your hike. Blessings
can't decide what i like more, beautiful nature or this fabulous woman 😚 Anyway both were amazing. Great video!
AWESOME VIDEO !
BREATHTAKING VIEWS SCENERY COLORS BEAUTY ! HOPEFULLY BUDDY GETS TO GO ON MORE TRAILS WITH YOU'LL. MORE EYES & A GOOD NOSE HELPS WITH LESS SURPRISES DEPENDING ON THE WIND , NOSE WISE ! GORGEOUS FLOWERS EVERYWHERE TOO.!
THANK YOU ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS / BE WITH YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !
I notice directorial ideas like placing the camera inside the tent to give us that view of items being thrown at us in the tent. The music playing to the view of campers talking but not hearing what is being said. The slow pan from the boiling pot to the roiling storm clouds. This is what sets you apart.
Thank you so much Grant!
The great thing about Mac and cheese soup, you get a meal and rehydrate at the same time. The best of both worlds. Fuel and fluids! LOL
Really enjoyed this video. The scenery was just spectacular!! We always enjoy the music. Such wonderful beauty. Thank you for all your videos. We really enjoy them
so beautiful and so much info looks like an amazing trip! Thank you for sharing this.
doggie is authentically happy out there being unleashed in the wild! I am so glad to see forest but also see people and dogs without muzzles !
Yes, he was. He loved it!
Great video.. Greetings from Denmark, Northern Europe, the old Viking country.
Wow, great visuals, awsome lab pup ,so mature, thanks again for a great video.
I really wanna go camping after watching your videos ⛺️♥️
Wow this was such a beautiful video. What a fun and peaceful trip. Thanks for sharing! Canr wait for the next adventure!
Wow! I enjoyed your video with my lunch break today. It took the stress right out of my day! God Bless you for sharing!
Another great video. Just subscribed to This Girl Hikes and loved watching Buddy on the trail. Dogs make hiking so much fun.
The area is beautiful and the wildflowers were stunning but it was sad to see all the trees killed by the pine beetle.
Catherine i could be wrong but have you considered using trekking poles, I definitely think you all would find them beneficial specifically for the amazing trails your on. Thanks for the videos and music!
@Ronald Borrego Cat does use them from time to time but she usually has a camera in her hand LOL...
Wow, Cat. Magnificent is right.
Hello Catherine, thank you for the tagalong. I really enjoyed this outing.
Your photography and narration was excellent. Take care, be safe and always stay healthy. 🤗
Amazing video and editing! Music is perfect-made a cuppa coffee and relaxed and enjoyed this video. Thank you!
Great video! Beautiful country for sure! I hike and backpack with my Cattle Dog every trip. I could not imagine hiking without him... Thanks for sharing, really enjoy your channel! Happy you are back out on the road.
Catherine the paths You're taking could possibly lead to your own tv show... Your videos are that good...
The beauty of God’s creation is never ending. Thanks for another awesome video!
Again Catherine amazing images and sound. I really like it. Landscapes are really beautiful again . Love this green area and Flowers. I was with you during 30mn. Your films give me hope, hope we will recover that nature and live closed to it is the best thing to enjoy life. Caroline from France
I love just sitting here with a cup of tea and watching your channel. It’s healing. Keep up the awesome content ❤️ your subtle music is heart healthy 🤗
Omg!!! Thank you for sharing all this beauty! Excellent 💜 photography, as we have come to well know you for. Good job, "team buddy!" 😉🇨🇦
Thank you Marian!
I live across the San Luis Valley in the foothills of the Sangre DeChristo mountains. Been looking over that way since I moved here...maybe time to go! Beautiful video, thx.
If they give awards for great videos of the outdoors...you win! I lived just over the mountain from Vallecito Reservoir for 8 years. You must have seen elk on your hike. Would like to see more wildlife but not complaining. This just made me homesick. Stunning video! Thanks for the ride.
Beautiful production! Super editing and composition throughout!
What a great trip...I love the San Juans. When I was there to ru a race it rained every day (July)....so Im not surprised you has rain also. You make me want to go back again soon...LOL and stay safe out there Cat
- There is...An InmaculaTe Paradise...~😀🙋🏻♂️🏕🏔🌄
Good Lord Cat what a gorgeous video! I have never seen so many different types & colors of wildflowers wow! Loved the moose & deer too...You may not of enjoyed it too much but your video around the 22 min mark was soooo cool with the drizzle and fog! Really neat!😊 Also enjoyed seeing Buddy he looks & acts EXACTLY like my 3 yr old Yellow Lab “Baby”, he’s pure white and a little heavier though. Well Cat once again you were the highlight of my week as always! Thanks sooo much for all your hard work, time and money spent traveling around to make these videos! You have thousands of fans who love you for it!!! 🥰😊👍🌲⛰💦🏕🦌💨🌼🌸💐🥀🌲🏕
Thank you so much Loran. Buddy was a fun addition to our trip!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video! I have a couple of questions. What would you do if there was a bear nearby? Or a Apex predator? And also could a person camp out in the wilderness like that year round, would that be feasible? Thanks so much and God bless you!
I just Love watching and hearing Your videos, every time I’m in My kitchen I yell at My Google HUB “OK Google Play Catherine Gregory TH-cam videos” 😂
I am speechless. So much beauty to see, so little time. Thanks Cat for sharing.
I planned to do this trip in the 1980's but landed a good job so I was unable to go. Today, a bad knee makes this hike impossible for me. Thanks for your video, it was almost like being there!
Another absolutely beautiful video. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and we pray you have a safe and wonderful week.
Beautiful views, beautiful dog :)
Incredibly beautiful area. A lot of water gorgeous wildflowers. Thanks
What was the trail name, what was the distance, im guessing in was in the past two weeks?
Also, we need to get you on the JMT, so much like this area. Only negative is the amount of hikers in the area, whereas this seemed very desolate.
Thank again for sharing.
And Buddy is just a dream trail dog. What a great friend for coach.
Wow, I thought the Uinta Mountains in Utah had bad beetle kill, but the San Juan Mountains are way worse. It's like every tree is dead. One lightning strike on a hot day and that forest goes up like match box. Sad.
Nothing but beautiful just like you Catherine...Thanks..💖🌷 stay safe.
Plain beautiful, thank you.
Hi Cat and another gem of a video. You are definately getting to experience some of the best this country has to offer. Buddy seemed to be right at home on the trail too. Hope we have another coffee with Cat video next Sunday. Happy Trails
Thank you Catherine! The views are captivating! And I love the pup! Keep going!
What beautiful country!! My kind of social distancing, hands down. Hope you had a great trip. Looking forward to the next one.
It was awesome. Thank you!
Crazy Beautiful videos Catherine.. thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the bark beetle information as I was wondering about that, too. I'm glad you are able to make these videos of majestic natural beauty in these Parks while the situation with the Pandemic, otherwise, keeps most of us from being able to view such beauty out there. Can't wait to do a road trip to the Mountains some time when possible.
Wonderful memories of this area. I first hiked Ute Creek in 1969.
I think you should borrow Buddy to help carry your gear on all of your adventures. What a cute pup!
My Dear Catherine, You really need to watch this video on a 4K TV sometime, it is just stunning, Wow, Thank You. Also, I wanted to mention about the "corn stalk" looking plants you walked through at times during your trip, especially around the start. They are called a "Corn Lilly" and usually appear very early in Spring, they are also an excellent indicator that Spring is passing. The extraordinary aspect of them is they make extremely good subjects in black and white photography. Their leaves turn into wonderful tones from dark to light and their flowing form is beautiful. Yellow and red filtration intensify (create more contrast) accordingly. Google John Sexton "Corn Lilly" to see what I mean. Last, what happened to all the trees, was there a fire? Happy, Happy Trails.
love your videos , the dead trees are wonderful , they are habitat for many critters......
At the 7 minute mark you walk by some interesting looking plants, do you know what they are???
I do t know what you’re doing but your videos specifically the quality of the videos are coming out fabulously ... are you just filming in 4K?
Excellent video! I was just there hiking to Ice Lake a few weeks ago. Simply beautiful! Great job on your video!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful trip with us. The music, coupled with the video footage, made for a breath taking video that made it feel as though we were there with you. Colorado looks like an amazingly beautiful state - and one I’m determined to visit one day soon. You are an inspiration
How do you prepare for higher altitude hikes since you move around often?
Another gorgeous video adventure! Thanks for sharing Catherine!
Just beautiful! ⛺️🌲🏔
Nice shot of the "Window". It's been awhile since I've been in that area. Hike on! 😊
As a pianist - I LOVE your background music :-) Also....sharing photos of the beautiful flowers along the way is awesome! We look forward to each and everyone of your videos. Your photography is amazing and inspiring! THANKS for sharing with all of us!
What a beautiful hike, the views were amazing
I was in constant aww of this video. So much beauty in Mother Earth. I know that Sunday mornings will bring you and your awesome hikes. Thank you for keeping me going until I can get out again. Take care and be safe
Reminded me why we love the Weminuche so much! 🙏🏼😇🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing...and “So Very Well” too!👍
This video is stunning! Can I ask what camera you shot this 4K video with?
Sunday morning Cat therapy. This may be your best video yet. Amazing photography scene after scene. How many miles did you guys hike in the 5 days?
We hiked about 44 miles Ed. Thank you!
Wow! Just WOW! You had it all! Those moose were wonderful. Hopefully not "too" close. Binge watching your videos is a favorite past time for me. Thank you!
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Looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for making the video. 👋 from Florida
This is some of your best work, stunningly beautiful, excellent music adaptation, thanks for this amazing vlog.
Thank you so much!
Beautiful time capsule guys thanks for sharing the journey
very nice scenery. Thank you, stay safe.
That was a splendid hike. I love that feeling of being snug in a tent on a rainy day. Sunshine or rain it is all wonderful.
A fantastic backpacking trip! The views are stunning and your photography, as always, is amazing. Buddy did such a great job, especially for only being eight months old! Awesome trip!
Finally back on the trail again, good to see! As always another great video Ive come to expect nothing else from you, you,ve got the eye now!!!!!
So beautiful
I've said it before but I'll gladly say it again. Thank you for sharing. Through your experiences I get to see places i may never see with my own eyes.
stop listening to Media crappy post Like it wont change nothing
go outside experience real Life for yourself 100% be amazed by nature / forest so good mite learn something
try to get lost alone some of the best times for me when younger 80s
Absolutely stunning scenery, gotta love the San Juans! I'll have to try that trip sometime! Thanks for sharing, you have a great eye for beautiful vistas and filming skills Catherine.
🙌 awesome ralaxing Sunday morning coffee in hand adventure ❤️
Thank you Martina!
Wide open spaces for days!!!!! So glad you had some extra company. Buddy is adorable!
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An incredibly beautiful hike, thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you for not only this video but, all the others. You put so much effort into every one and we appreciate your hard work. With so much negativity in the world, you are reminding us that there is still beauty.
Thanks again Cat. Safe travels and hiking to you. ~ Kat
What a beautiful place! The wildflowers are amazing and Buddy the dog sure is cute.
Sunday morning coffee, blueberry muffin and a stunning Catherine video. Mystical, Memorable and Magnificent.
I did a Vision Quest in the San Juans many years ago. Thanks for the memories.
The San Juan Mountains are the most stunning I've ever seen in Colorado. Nothing else compares.
You're a pro. I love watching your videos. I sure miss being out there in the mountains. My brother in law and I are actually talking about heading out to the Eastern Sierra's this summer. I can see it already.😂
Could be the BEST backpacking vid on the Tube this year. Just stunning scenery. That shot at 17:25...can't even put into words. I subbed up...
Gotta teach the dog to run back and get the camera 👍
😂😂😂😂 Okay that made me laugh. 😂😂😂
Familiar trails and landmarks; thank you for bringing up old memories of wonderful people and times...