I've done this hike 2 1/2 times (one of the 3 times we only made it to the PCT junction for the night), but not yet scrounged my way over to the glacial lake . . . I'll have to make that happen next time--wow--didn't know you could pitch a tent there at the lake (I've only ever pitched on the high camp meadow), that was cool! The nighttime starry sky pic was my favorite. I loved, loved, loved the thanks/credits at the end--made my heart soar.
This thing is a lump. For sure. Reminds me of Mount Dana Yellowstone. Big hot exposex lump. Hottest I ever was on a mountain was Dana in huge snow under relentless Sun. It was miserable. But Sun was angled perfectly all day on you. Here from side to side. Lump. Like Tyndall too.
I was last here in 2007, late in the season. The desert-moonscape terrane, with waterfalls that come out of nowhere, and river crossings we had to do, is like nothing else in the state. My buddy and I were going to see about north side routes, but it was too late in the year, and they were constant bowling alleys, with seracs and rocks falling every minute.
As far as mass is concerned, Mt. Adams is the second biggest mountain in the Cascades. It has more "stuff" piled up than Mt. Rainier. Looks like a dry, arid, volcanic landscape. I've always wanted to go to this part of Mt. Adams, we have had it on our list for several years now but never get around to it. We want to climb the peak by either the Adams Glacier or the North Ridge so we are kinda waiting for conditions to be in our favor (snowpack, weather, and time of year). I have to admit, the views of Adams from this perspective look pretty awesome. Great shots once you got to the lake. Sounds like you had a transcendental moment upon seeing it for the first time.
according to multiple sources mt Adams area is a strong place energetically. Have you felt any type of vortexes there =DD ? Have you been abducted or something to that effect?
It's really a pretty easy hike from Killen Creek trailhead--I'm a pretty slow hiker, and I clocked Killen Creek TH to High Camp (carrying overnight backpack with extra water since no running water up at the high camp meadow in Sept) in about 2 hrs, 35 minutes. The trail from the PCT junction up to high camp is hard for some people, though--can be exposed, confusing, etc., for some. I've not done the loop going back via the Divide Camp trail, but it doesn't look like that far out of the way--I'll have to try that next time. Also, I heard some hikers saying that there is some nice camping spots and views, etc., the opposite direction (north) on the PCT from the junction--I'd like to try that, too . . .
@@rosiereads7934The way to High Camp via the Divide Camp trail is still my favorite approach, even doing both routes. I also like the off trail route from Adams Creek to High Camp far better over the High Camp Trail.
The weather is constantly different and non-constant. It depends on the pattern the day of the hike. For us on Labor Day of 2018 it was pretty damn cold. However, weather patterns this year are crazy warm.
What month did you do this hike? Did you hike all the way to the lake your 1st day? Never been to adams yet and would love to see glacier lake. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
You had mentioned "Marmot Wilderness"... However, I think you meant Mount Margaret Backcountry. That would be a good one for you to do a video of!
That said, great video!
yes you are correct!
Beautiful photos and nice video too! One of my favorite hikes and trails.
I've done this hike 2 1/2 times (one of the 3 times we only made it to the PCT junction for the night), but not yet scrounged my way over to the glacial lake . . . I'll have to make that happen next time--wow--didn't know you could pitch a tent there at the lake (I've only ever pitched on the high camp meadow), that was cool! The nighttime starry sky pic was my favorite. I loved, loved, loved the thanks/credits at the end--made my heart soar.
This thing is a lump. For sure. Reminds me of Mount Dana Yellowstone. Big hot exposex lump. Hottest I ever was on a mountain was Dana in huge snow under relentless Sun.
It was miserable. But Sun was angled perfectly all day on you. Here from side to side. Lump.
Like Tyndall too.
Most videos now days are full of selfies but you did this one right. Well done!
thank you!
For the preservation of our beloved Pahto, a very special thanks also to Claude Ewing Rusk, Darryl and Darvel Lloyd, and William O. Douglas.
I was last here in 2007, late in the season. The desert-moonscape terrane, with waterfalls that come out of nowhere, and river crossings we had to do, is like nothing else in the state. My buddy and I were going to see about north side routes, but it was too late in the year, and they were constant bowling alleys, with seracs and rocks falling every minute.
As far as mass is concerned, Mt. Adams is the second biggest mountain in the Cascades. It has more "stuff" piled up than Mt. Rainier. Looks like a dry, arid, volcanic landscape. I've always wanted to go to this part of Mt. Adams, we have had it on our list for several years now but never get around to it. We want to climb the peak by either the Adams Glacier or the North Ridge so we are kinda waiting for conditions to be in our favor (snowpack, weather, and time of year). I have to admit, the views of Adams from this perspective look pretty awesome. Great shots once you got to the lake. Sounds like you had a transcendental moment upon seeing it for the first time.
according to multiple sources mt Adams area is a strong place energetically. Have you felt any type of vortexes there =DD ? Have you been abducted or something to that effect?
I didn't feel any weird energy on the mountain, it was extremely pretty though! No abductions here haha
YES
where did you read this
Go to Eceti ranch that's the closest place near the bottom of the mountain. They watch crafts going in and out of the mountain.
Very wonderful
How long should i give myself to hike from Killen Creek trail head to High Camp and back via the PCT and the Divide Camp trail head??
It's really a pretty easy hike from Killen Creek trailhead--I'm a pretty slow hiker, and I clocked Killen Creek TH to High Camp (carrying overnight backpack with extra water since no running water up at the high camp meadow in Sept) in about 2 hrs, 35 minutes. The trail from the PCT junction up to high camp is hard for some people, though--can be exposed, confusing, etc., for some. I've not done the loop going back via the Divide Camp trail, but it doesn't look like that far out of the way--I'll have to try that next time. Also, I heard some hikers saying that there is some nice camping spots and views, etc., the opposite direction (north) on the PCT from the junction--I'd like to try that, too . . .
@@rosiereads7934The way to High Camp via the Divide Camp trail is still my favorite approach, even doing both routes. I also like the off trail route from Adams Creek to High Camp far better over the High Camp Trail.
Was it cold at night? Planning on doing this one soon
The weather is constantly different and non-constant. It depends on the pattern the day of the hike. For us on Labor Day of 2018 it was pretty damn cold. However, weather patterns this year are crazy warm.
It can be extremely windy at and above High Camp.
What month did you do this hike? Did you hike all the way to the lake your 1st day? Never been to adams yet and would love to see glacier lake. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
It was September. Yeah went all the way on the first day. About 8ish miles @ 2000ft of elev. gain
whats up with that weird lighting or whatever it is at the start
I have gotten to old. 😅 whine about giant lumps now. Gone soft.