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SUN AT THE SUMMIT! EVERY PEAK IN GLACIER IS WORTH THE EFFORT! GOAT MOUNTAIN VIA OTOKOMI LAKE TRAIL
Summiting Goat Mountain and hiking in this fairly quiet part of Glacier National Park is something every avid mountain enthusiast should do while visiting the park. Goat Mountain is located east of Logan Pass directly off of Going to the Sun Road above the Sunrift Gorge trailhead. This is an often overlooked scramble that offers rewarding views without the need of exposed climbing. Most of the approach to the base of Goat Mountain is from Otokomi Lake Trail on the eastern side of Glacier. We were glad we chose this adventure even if it was relatively easy going. The views and colors the mountains gave off in all directions were top notch. Goat Mountain can be summited in 5 - 6 hours at a steady pace and enjoyed by climbers of various abilities at a more relaxed pace. From the summit, multiple beautiful lakes can be seen including Otokomi Lake to your north and Saint Mary Lake to your southeast as well as Goat Lake directly below. There were many signs of landscaping from bears in the Rose Basin area, so heads up if headed in that direction. This area is another great option for a summit adventure in Glacier National Park!
More videos from Glacier National Park links below👇🏼
Dragon's Tail (Logan Pass/Hidden Lake): ua-cam.com/video/iI5ZAtGppYY/v-deo.html
Dawson Pass (Flinsch Peak/Mount Helen): ua-cam.com/video/JmVFExwlT08/v-deo.html
Grinnell Glacier Overlook via Granite Park Trail: ua-cam.com/video/QzeNnRAfsQA/v-deo.html
Mount Siyeh and Siyeh Pass: ua-cam.com/video/xSqOvs15lJw/v-deo.html
Medicine Grizzly and Triple Divide Pass: ua-cam.com/video/cAE39hgeD4g/v-deo.html
Cobalt Lake and Painted Teepee Peak: ua-cam.com/video/M11deizLSdg/v-deo.html
Iceberg Lake and Ptarmigan Tunnel: ua-cam.com/video/6oakFQKV5zU/v-deo.html
Piegan Mountain: ua-cam.com/video/ASEGP9-RBKk/v-deo.html
Mount Oberlin: ua-cam.com/video/hIFtmtJXmV8/v-deo.html
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FINALLY GOOD WEATHER FOR THIS ADVENTURE! SUMMITING DRAGON'S TAIL UP AT LOGAN PASS ABOVE HIDDEN LAKE
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Logan Pass in Glacier National Park is an iconic and incredibly beautiful area to hike and climb in Montana. Dragon's Tail is an unofficial but fairly well known summit above Hidden Lake up at Logan Pass. Dragon's Tail is the tall thin ridge-line that sits next to the iconic Reynolds Mountain in Glacier National Park. Dragon's Tail is highly visible from the Hidden Lake Lookout as one peers to ...
MOUNT RUSSELL ATTEMPT VIA THE MOUNT WHITNEY MOUNTAINEERS ROUTE IN THE EASTERN SIERRA MOUNTAINS
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The Mount Whitney Zone is host to multiple trails and the prospect of many great adventures. This includes the summit of Mount Russell. Mount Russell is Mount Whitney’s often-forgotten neighbor to the north and offers stunning views of Mount Whitney and the surrounding Eastern Sierra mountains. Mount Russell sits at an elevation of 14,094 feet and overlooks the entire Mount Whitney Zone and als...
EARLY SEASON SUMMIT FEVER IN THE EASTERN SIERRA MOUNTAINS: SUMMITING MOUNT EMERSON VIA PIUTE PASS
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Bishop California is a great mountain town with amazing hiking and alpine adventure possibilities into the nearby Eastern Sierra Mountain Range. Bishop is host to many excellent hiking opportunities and the Mount Emerson area is definitely one of them. Mount Emerson looms in the distance over Owens Valley in which Bishop sits. The summit of Mount Emerson has a spectacular view into Kings Canyon...
SKYLINE TRAIL TO CAMP MUIR: MOUNT RAINIER’S BEST HIKE & MOST COMPLETE WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE PARK
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Hiking the Skyline Trail to Camp Muir in Mount Rainier National Park is at the top of many hikers bucket list and for good reason. The Skyline Trail hike to Camp Muir is as close as a hiker can get to the taste of a true alpine climbing adventure. The hike up to Camp Muir straddles the fine line between hiking and climbing. Skyline trail to Panorama Point in-itself is as good as it gets but add...
THE BEST HIKE IN THE SUNRISE AREA OF MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK: BURROUGHS MOUNTAIN TRAIL
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Burroughs Mountain Trail is among one of the best hikes in Sunrise and should be considered by anyone visiting the area. The Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet and is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle. Sunrise offers nearly 360-degree views of the surrounding valleys, Mount Rainier, and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range such as Mount...
THE MOST INCREDIBLE VIEWS IN WASHINGTON'S NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK: SUMMITING ELDORADO PEAK
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Hiking and climbing Eldorado Peak "Queen of the Cascade River" offers some of the best if not the best views in the entire State of Washington. The adventure to the summit gives the feeling of a true alpine mountaineering experience. Eldorado Peak's craggy profile help remind hikers of the Himalayan like splendor owing to its remoteness, position, and knife-edge summit ridge. Glacier travel is ...
CASCADE PASS TO SAHALE ARM, SAHALE GLACIER CAMP & SAHALE PEAK: PUT THIS AREA ON YOUR BUCKET LIST!
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The hike and climb from Cascade Pass to Sahale Arm, Sahale Glacier Camp and Sahale Peak is a must if you are in Washington's North Cascades National Park. Simply put, this is probably the most beautiful hike in the state of Washington and arguably the entire United States. The Sahale Arm area is definitely a top ten hike in the United States. The never ending beauty begins at the Cascade Pass T...
HIDDEN LAKE LOOKOUT // NORTH CASCADES: UNBEATABLE SCENERY AT ONE OF WASHINGTON'S BEST FIRE LOOKOUTS
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Sitting on the border of North Cascades National Park in Washington lies Hidden Lake Lookout. Hidden Lake Lookout Trail is a classic North Cascades hike and the views from the summit are some of the best that Washington has to offer. Enjoy jagged peaks in all directions including snow covered Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan and Glacier Peak in the distance. Hidden Lake Lookout Trail is one of the cr...
ONE OF THE BEST AREAS TO HIKE NEAR LEAVENWORTH WASHINGTON: HORSESHOE LAKE VIA STUART LAKE TRAIL
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Leavenworth Washington is host to many incredible hiking opportunities. The nearby Enchantments rightly deserve mostly if not all the glory and attention. The Enchantments is a region within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area of Washington state's Cascade Mountain Range. Horseshoe Lake is definitely an unknown alpine lake in the Leavenworth area and rarely sees many visitors. If you are looking t...
ALPINE LAKES WILDERNESS MOST UNKNOWN AREA: CASHMERE MOUNTAIN & LAKE VICTORIA IN WASHINGTON’S PNW
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If you're looking to get away from the hoards of people in the nearby Enchantments area look no further than the hike and climb up to Lake Victoria and Cashmere Mountain. Lake Victoria has that Colchuck Lake look and feel. Chances are good there will not be a single person at Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria is one of the best unknown alpine lakes near Leavenworth Washington. By extension, that mak...
A GREAT AUTUMN HIKE IN GLACIER'S MANY GLACIER VALLEY: FISCHER CAP LAKE, REDROCK LAKE & BULLHEAD LAKE
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The fall season is an excellent time to visit Glacier National Park. Especially the Many Glacier Valley area! On your way up to Swiftcurrent Pass via Swiftcurrent Pass Trail be sure to stop at Fishercap Lake, Redrock Lake and Bullhead Lake. In autumn the crowds are minimal and the views are abundant. During the summer these lakes will be overcrowded with people enjoying the beautiful weather an...
LAST MINUTE DECISION AND IT WAS A GOOD ONE! CLIMBING PIEGAN MOUNTAIN FROM GOING TO THE SUN ROAD
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Glacier National Park's Going to the Sun Road hosts numerous adventure possibilities. Hiking and summiting Piegan Mountain via Lunch Creek is an excellent choice. If you're looking for incredible views from the top of Glacier and you don't have the entire day to spend than look no further than the slog, scramble and climb up Piegan Mountain. Gaining nearly 3,000 vertical feet in just over a mil...
SUMMITING WASHINGTON'S BLACK PEAK IN NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK: BLACK PEAK VIA MAPLE PASS TRAIL
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Washington's Black Peak is on the eastern side of North Cascades National Park and is by far one of the best hikes in the park and possibly the entire state. Black Peak originates at the popular Maple Pass Trailhead. Maple Pass Trail in Washington State is very popular and for good reason! This trail sits on the eastern cusp of North Cascades National Park. The Maple Pass Trailhead is the start...
SUMMIT FEVER IN THE ENCHANTMENTS OF WASHINGTON'S ALPINE LAKES WILDERNESS AND CASCADE MOUNTAIN RANGE
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The Enchantments are located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Leavenworth, Washington and are home to incredible alpine lakes and towering craggy peaks. The Enchantments are also located within the Cascade Mountain Range. The incredibly gorgeous Colchuck Lake is the icon of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and a bucket list hike for many people. Colchuck Lake Trail is very popular and for good re...
SUMMITING FLINSCH PEAK AND MOUNT HELEN VIA TWO MEDICINE'S DAWSON PASS TRAIL IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
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SUMMITING FLINSCH PEAK AND MOUNT HELEN VIA TWO MEDICINE'S DAWSON PASS TRAIL IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
BE SURE TO LINK THESE TWO TRAILS UP IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK: ICEBERG LAKE & PTARMIGAN TUNNEL TRAIL
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BE SURE TO LINK THESE TWO TRAILS UP IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK: ICEBERG LAKE & PTARMIGAN TUNNEL TRAIL
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TWO MEDICINE VALLEY: HIKING TO COBALT LAKE AND CLIMBING PAINTED TEPEE PEAK
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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TWO MEDICINE VALLEY: HIKING TO COBALT LAKE AND CLIMBING PAINTED TEPEE PEAK
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK'S UNKNOWN ENTRANCE: MEDICINE GRIZZLY LAKE & TRIPLE DIVIDE PASS, CUT BANK AREA
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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK'S UNKNOWN ENTRANCE: MEDICINE GRIZZLY LAKE & TRIPLE DIVIDE PASS, CUT BANK AREA
SUMMITING THE HIGHEST PEAK IN SUN VALLEY IDAHO: THIS IS THE BEST HIKE NEAR SUN VALLEY & KETCHUM
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SUMMITING THE HIGHEST PEAK IN SUN VALLEY IDAHO: THIS IS THE BEST HIKE NEAR SUN VALLEY & KETCHUM
KANE LAKE IN IDAHO’S PIONEER MOUNTAINS: DO THIS HIKE IF YOU ARE IN THE SUN VALLEY & KETCHUM AREA
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KANE LAKE IN IDAHO’S PIONEER MOUNTAINS: DO THIS HIKE IF YOU ARE IN THE SUN VALLEY & KETCHUM AREA
ADVENTURE IN THE BOULDER MOUNTAIN RANGE NEAR SUN VALLEY IDAHO: HIKING AND CLIMBING SILVER PEAK
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ADVENTURE IN THE BOULDER MOUNTAIN RANGE NEAR SUN VALLEY IDAHO: HIKING AND CLIMBING SILVER PEAK
A QUICK PEAK TO BAG IN CENTRAL IDAHO: SUMMITING GALENA PEAK OFF OF IDAHO'S SAWTOOTH SCENIC BYWAY
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A QUICK PEAK TO BAG IN CENTRAL IDAHO: SUMMITING GALENA PEAK OFF OF IDAHO'S SAWTOOTH SCENIC BYWAY
PIONEER CABIN TRAIL IN IDAHO'S PIONEER MOUNTAIN RANGE: A MUST DO HIKE IN SUN VALLEY & KETCHUM, IDAHO
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PIONEER CABIN TRAIL IN IDAHO'S PIONEER MOUNTAIN RANGE: A MUST DO HIKE IN SUN VALLEY & KETCHUM, IDAHO
TAGGART LAKE TRAIL IS PROBABLY GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK’S MOST POPULAR AREA AND THIS IS WHY!
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TAGGART LAKE TRAIL IS PROBABLY GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK’S MOST POPULAR AREA AND THIS IS WHY!
A GREAT PEAK BAGGING OPTION IN GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK: BUCK MOUNTAIN VIA TIMBERLINE LAKE TRAIL
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A GREAT PEAK BAGGING OPTION IN GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK: BUCK MOUNTAIN VIA TIMBERLINE LAKE TRAIL
CLIMBING THE JAW VIA LAKE OF THE CRAGS TRAIL IN GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK'S HANGING CANYON
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CLIMBING THE JAW VIA LAKE OF THE CRAGS TRAIL IN GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK'S HANGING CANYON
10,720 FEET AT THE TOP OF PAINTBRUSH DIVIDE: PAINTBRUSH CANYON TO PAINTBRUSH DIVIDE VIA STRING LAKE
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10,720 FEET AT THE TOP OF PAINTBRUSH DIVIDE: PAINTBRUSH CANYON TO PAINTBRUSH DIVIDE VIA STRING LAKE
HIKING 26 MILES OUT AND BACK TO ICEFLOE LAKE THE HIGHEST ALPINE LAKE IN GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
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HIKING 26 MILES OUT AND BACK TO ICEFLOE LAKE THE HIGHEST ALPINE LAKE IN GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK’S BEST UNKNOWN HIKE: DISAPPOINTMENT PEAK, AMPHITHEATER LAKE, SURPRISE LAKE
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GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK’S BEST UNKNOWN HIKE: DISAPPOINTMENT PEAK, AMPHITHEATER LAKE, SURPRISE LAKE

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @TheMountainMatt
    @TheMountainMatt 4 дні тому

    Check out the 2nd video in this Glacier National Park series here 👉🏼 ua-cam.com/video/NIGPGMWLEzo/v-deo.html (Goat Mountain)

  • @martinjdesmond
    @martinjdesmond 13 днів тому

    Our family has also hiked to Iceberg Lake. It doesn't get much prettier than that lake.

  • @hefnhef1
    @hefnhef1 13 днів тому

    The Rockies and Sierra's have their 14ers, but they don't compare to the ruggedness and all-around mountaineering skills necessary to summit a peak in the Cascades. Love it.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 13 днів тому

      Absolutely 💯! The only mountains that might possibly top the cascades are the Canadian Rockies. We were out there this past summer. I couldn’t believe how incredible those mountains are. Canadian Rockies and the N Cascades are tops for me 😁👍🏼

  • @jasonmears4393
    @jasonmears4393 14 днів тому

    Hey Matt, what an incredible epic adventure you went on. Incredible views. Love your channel, man. Keep killin it!!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 14 днів тому

      Thanks Jason! We've been getting after it the past few years 💪🏼😁. Can't wait to share this past summer's adventures! Cheers!

  • @TheMountainMatt
    @TheMountainMatt 17 днів тому

    Check out the first video in this series here 👉🏼 ua-cam.com/video/iI5ZAtGppYY/v-deo.html

  • @Charyl.w.an.A
    @Charyl.w.an.A 18 днів тому

    Thanks for the great video! Subbing now!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 18 днів тому

      Absolutely 👍🏼, glad you found the channel!

  • @cachemacstrailtime
    @cachemacstrailtime 18 днів тому

    Ever since the first time I saw a picture of Dragon's Tail, I have wanted to climb it. That part up through the couloir was white knuckle. Wow, amazing job. I'm assuming you had to down climb back through the couloir? Great video!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 18 днів тому

      Same here that mountain ridge is spectacular! The couloir itself isn’t that high, although it is fairly steep and the rock sucks. The down climb was sketch but not as bad as I thought. Thanks!

  • @cachemacstrailtime
    @cachemacstrailtime 19 днів тому

    Another amazing spot. I really enjoy the places you find. Good stuff!👍👍 All I can do is put it on a list and hope to make it one day.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 19 днів тому

      Thank you! I love trying to find the obscure beautiful areas. My list is always growing as well 😁👍🏼

  • @BackpackingWithJason
    @BackpackingWithJason 20 днів тому

    Beautiful area. Awesome views all the way up.

  • @nothinbutnet2009
    @nothinbutnet2009 20 днів тому

    8:13 was epic!!!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 20 днів тому

      The view up there was tremendous 🤩👍🏼 I’ll never forget that blue color of that lake!

  • @christinasun2015
    @christinasun2015 21 день тому

    Oh man I miss glacier so much!! Beautiful hike

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 21 день тому

      I know how you feel! Going to be a long winter 🥶. 2 more Glacier vids coming out over the next couple months to tide you over 😁. Glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!

  • @nationalparksprincess3216
    @nationalparksprincess3216 21 день тому

    Glaicer is so beautiful! Great trek! The scenery and views are just amazing 😊

  • @richbrindley8944
    @richbrindley8944 21 день тому

    Hey Matt, Rich here from Florida. I turn 79 this Tuesday 11/5 obviously too old to follow in your footsteps but when you post a vid you take me to places I love to see. Thks for all the great treks and vids.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 21 день тому

      Rich I'm so glad the videos are resonating with you and you're enjoying them so much! Just started editing the adventures from the past summer, can't wait to share them with ya'll! Cheers mate!

  • @farbeyonddriven8173
    @farbeyonddriven8173 21 день тому

    Well done gents!! I’ve been back and forth with how to visit Glacier for the first time. I’m more of a backpacker but with the permitting process being what it is, I think I’ll take your peak bagging approach instead. Also caught your Sahale vid. Planning on coming west again this year and doing that and Shark-fin but I’ll be alone so more than likely won’t top out. Hit 60 in 3 days. Nice work and thanks for posting.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 21 день тому

      I can't recommend Glacier enough. It's right up there with North Cascades, Tetons, and Banff for me. If you can possibly get a permit in Glacier, go for it. The backcountry would be sick! We're actually looking at backpacking more so we can go deeper and find better vistas 😃! Thanks for reaching out and enjoy the mountains when you get out there, it sounds like you like to plan WAY ahead in advance like I do 👍🏼! Cheers!

  • @tmoore136
    @tmoore136 21 день тому

    Good stuff, sir! 💪

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 21 день тому

      Thanks Tim! We gotta get you guys to Glacier someday!

  • @JayDubb3BCT
    @JayDubb3BCT 21 день тому

    Thank you for another epic awesome adventure Gents! Keep on keeping on Matt!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 21 день тому

      Thanks Jay! It's always nice to hear from you! You've been around since the beginning I believe...😃

  • @dougwebster7639
    @dougwebster7639 28 днів тому

    Great Video. Keep hiking

  • @tspiv
    @tspiv Місяць тому

    Matt let me go hiking with you! Forreal

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      If I had more days to actually be in the mountains that could possibly work 😁 … most of my outings are scheduled months in advance since I don’t have unlimited PTO unfortunately 😂

  • @300wsmshadow1
    @300wsmshadow1 Місяць тому

    Of you don't mind me asking, what brand, model, boots do you wear? I bought a very comfortable pair of Merrels, but 2yrs later, I blew out the toe in Idaho.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      I buy a new pair of La Sportiva GTX mid tx4 ever year or two. I absolutely love them! They’re great for hiking and give awesome grip while scrambling and climbing. I think I’ve gone through almost 5 pair now.

    • @300wsmshadow1
      @300wsmshadow1 Місяць тому

      @@TheMountainMatt thank you

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Absolutely 👍🏼

  • @milesfrussell
    @milesfrussell Місяць тому

    From the spot you stopped there is a class 3 wrap around to the N/NE side of the summit which is much easier, but still quite exposed (many would want to rappel vs downclimb.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Right on 👍🏼 definitely bringing rope on missions like that in the future. You live and learn.

  • @liegeoliveira5406
    @liegeoliveira5406 Місяць тому

    Great video Matt! 🏔️🤘🏻

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Thanks so much! That day holds a special place in all our memories and hearts ~ Mount Rainier is top 3 most beautiful I've seen. It's a place that is hard to capture and relay in a video. Have you been?

  • @Tluther
    @Tluther Місяць тому

    Inspiring man. Nice job!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Thanks 😃! I appreciate the positivity.

  • @red_bearded_backpacker
    @red_bearded_backpacker Місяць тому

    Great video work, did this trail in August n its not for the faint of heart! Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for people to die falling or have to get rescued from this trail. I'm glad your friend made it safe, but hope people aren't encouraged to attempt things beyond their skill level. It is an amazing view!

  • @FootstepsandForaging
    @FootstepsandForaging Місяць тому

    Nice hike! I think the Wonderland and its many side trails are also great, but it's tough to beat these views 🏔

  • @alaskan_bergwanderer
    @alaskan_bergwanderer Місяць тому

    Oh man, kitty litter scree is THE WORST. Another awesome adventure!

  • @alaskan_bergwanderer
    @alaskan_bergwanderer Місяць тому

    May have failed on reaching the summit, but MAN did you win with the overall views! DAMN

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Can’t win them all 😫 👍🏼 the research on the ridgewalk to the summit was supposed to be insane! Bummed about that one but gotta keep the boss happy 😆

  • @alaskan_bergwanderer
    @alaskan_bergwanderer Місяць тому

    That couloir looked gnarly! Was the ridge itself more gnarly? The summit shots made the ridge look rather broad. That shot where you were showing where you guys were dropping down and cutting across, the base of the ridge there looked doable! Just curious is all. :) Awesome content as per usual, amazing views!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      The side hilling to the couloir was fine 👍🏼 the couloir itself is pretty chossy. Once we got to the ridge it was smooth sailing! That was Adam’s first ever climb/adventure so I didn’t want to push it by dropping down the backside of Dragons Tail to Hidden Lake. It looked to be at least a class 4 down climb and to sketch for a beginner. The couloir was spicey enough. Very fun and beautiful though 👍🏼.

    • @alaskan_bergwanderer
      @alaskan_bergwanderer Місяць тому

      @@TheMountainMatt Ah! That makes sense. The camera definitely distorts the scenery sometimes.

  • @alaskan_bergwanderer
    @alaskan_bergwanderer Місяць тому

    Heeyyyy! You're the same age (approximately) as I am! I turn 46 coming up in November. Seems like a lot of these channels are run by young bucks. I know its an older video, but those glacier views are sweet! Those are some of my favorite hikes, the glacier view and/or traverse ones.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      We gotta do this stuff while we’re still relatively young 🤣 getting harder every year 😅

    • @alaskan_bergwanderer
      @alaskan_bergwanderer Місяць тому

      ​@@TheMountainMatt I feel that man. I'm not even doing the stuff you do either. 😂

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Just got off of Mount Woodring in the Tetons last night! The girls first Teton summit! Feelin closer to 50 that’s for sure 🤣

  • @nothinbutnet2009
    @nothinbutnet2009 Місяць тому

    Awesome day! Dragon’s tail has some of the best views in the whole park. That scramble up (and down) the side of the couloir was so fun.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Such a fun scramble 👍🏼😃 someone died a few days after we were up there 😬 so sad

  • @justino611
    @justino611 Місяць тому

    This is the best bang for your buck on Rainier with such up close views of Steamboat Prow separating the Winthrop and Emmons glaciers. Also Curtis Ridge, Willis Wall and Liberty Ridge up to Liberty Cap. I spent a lot of time on Rainier this summer it's so fascinating. You'd also dig Observation Rock and Tokaloo Rock I'm pretty sure if you go back sometime. Cheers Matt!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Thanks for the advice 💯👍🏼! My girls were just asking about Rainier today. It’s SO underrated!

  • @alaskan_bergwanderer
    @alaskan_bergwanderer Місяць тому

    Damn, too bad you guys were on a time constraint. Could have used the broad side of the ice axe to carve out steps...but that is not fast work. Good call on turning back! Amazing views regardless!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Sometimes it just doesn’t feel right 😬 you learn and live to climb another day 😃👍🏼

    • @alaskan_bergwanderer
      @alaskan_bergwanderer Місяць тому

      @@TheMountainMatt Yes indeed!

  • @alaskan_bergwanderer
    @alaskan_bergwanderer Місяць тому

    Been loving these videos! Great content, great footage, I'm glad you popped up in my suggested videos. This looks like a mindblowing area to explore! Hopefully I can come down from Alaska someday and get at least a sample of what that has to offer.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Glad you found the channel 👍🏼! I’ve been back to Washington for 3 straight years now, it’s definitely a place to check out! I can’t imagine Alaska though! Someday I think I’ll be there 😃

  • @justino611
    @justino611 Місяць тому

    Cool video Matt! I climbed Stuart a few weeks ago when we had our last full moon and once I got to the summit I noticed Cashmere Mt as it stands relatively by itself a little north from the summit of Stuart to where as you have Dragontail and the rest of the Enchantments peaks and basin to the east/NE. Not sure if you've done Stuart but I'm sure you'd dig it. I also climbed Black Peak for the 3rd time 12 days ago super clear warm day and I have to tell you it was also a non stop party for my eyeballs LMAO! I'd climb with you anytime buddy. Cheers!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      The colors out there gotta be amazing the past few weeks! We’re in the Tetons right now and they’re still real good! I thought the Cascade colors were some of the best I’ve ever seen 🤩🤯

    • @justino611
      @justino611 Місяць тому

      @@TheMountainMatt Oh ya that sounds awesome! I've yet to visit there but sure it must be amazing right now. I'm trying to decide where in the N Cascades I want to go tomorrow or Friday. It's larch madness! Hit me up when you come back out this way I'm always up for a new climb!

  • @PaigeNorthWest
    @PaigeNorthWest Місяць тому

    So sick! What month was this?

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Thanks! That was end of June a few years ago 😃👍🏼

    • @PaigeNorthWest
      @PaigeNorthWest Місяць тому

      @@TheMountainMatt amazing thank you! It looks so beautiful with the snow 🤩 can’t wait to get out there next year! Love your family adventures!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Glad you’re enjoying them 😁

  • @tmoore136
    @tmoore136 Місяць тому

    Awesome

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Made the intro me boy!

    • @tmoore136
      @tmoore136 Місяць тому

      ​@@TheMountainMattI'm famous!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Infamous 😃

    • @tmoore136
      @tmoore136 Місяць тому

      @@TheMountainMatt Yes... that's more accurate for sure.

  • @richbrindley8944
    @richbrindley8944 Місяць тому

    Hey Matt, excellent Vid. Love all of your climbs all though they scare the monkey out of me at times. On another note we survived HELENE but looks like MILTON will be a Cat4 Wednesday mornig in the Tampa area. Say a prayer we can't catch a break. Rich

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Thanks Rich! We’ll definitely pray for you down there!

  • @dansarette101
    @dansarette101 Місяць тому

    Finally! Glacier NP video season is here again! Can't wait!

  • @deasvail99
    @deasvail99 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the video. I'm still debating doing the final ascent. How was the scree?😂

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      The scree wasn’t bad. There’s some tricky climbing at the final step to the summit. Down climbing was tricky as well. Not terrible though 👍🏼

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Місяць тому

    Just ridiculous terrain.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Місяць тому

    I am not kidding about Barronette either. Just jump up on ridge across from Ice Box canyon. Only in good weather. Take gallon of water each! If hot. GREAT LONG DAY HIKE. GREAT PEAK. Electric is a pain 6 false summits talus up top. I like Quadrant over there. Lots of bear traffic over there too.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Місяць тому

    The giant bowl of woods and biggest meadow is muddy creek. Bear maul alley. I don't go on trails in the tooth. Hit it from 212. I take four dogs. It is the wild. Wild as it gets lower 48. Start three lakes back from pass cooke city side. The lake under clay butte is literally on the road. Same up past store the one closest to road. Lake chain up and out to Spirit Mountain area. Granite is farther. Late July snow is usually beat down. Early August. Water is still ripping.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Місяць тому

    If you have dogs 🐕 they can go off leash from White River TH. BAM. If you want to really run them Naneum Meadow. Table Mountain isn't small. 6000+ feet. The best trail 👣 is from meadow up over 1219 to Haney. Warning no water that way.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Місяць тому

    Icicle Creek sucks. Runs into Jack Jackass loops around to Ingalls Pass. Snow Lake seems the logical choice. BUT personally I am going up Hwy 2 where it divides ➗️ half way up is FS 6400. At Valhalla Lake TH bend in road near top lots of cars parked. .9 miles up to PCT. The TH on other side White River. Is epic. On Mount David low section it splits off to real falls. As stated I go up Teanaway to Esmeralda Basin. I do Longs Pass not Ingalls. Why? Because you cannot even see Mount Stuart from Ingalls. Lake Ann side. And there is an old road down to Ingalls. Creek. Esmeralda Basin loops a bunch of trails. If I go to Enchantments I just go up from Ingalls Creek. Either End. TH is off US97 too.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Місяць тому

    You want the easy version Mount David. They just cleared trail too. No brush tangle.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Місяць тому

    Cascades are absurd. You have to see them and walk up ONE. Then you understand. This is way more impressive than Whitney and most Sierra Nevada Peaks.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Місяць тому

    I quit going down to CA 1000 miles to drive to Lee Vining vs 8 hours to Yellowstone. Used to live there. I actually have a lot of Whitney on my crappy channel. The definitive SOCAL channel is livehardlovehard Like MMatt here too. Yellowstone is about Barronette Peak and Electric Peak. Forget Avalanche. Gallatin side. Quadrant is awesome. July. August. The Beartooth is best overall hiking area. You walk right off 212 into it. Literally 10 feet. On Cooke City side you can go up muddy creek. Or Clay Butte ridge out to middle. Or up lake chain to Spirt Mountain or Ridge below pass to Spirit area. Bam. Out of 100s Barronette Peak is my favorite. Lived 2 hours from Whitney so been up to trailcrest 17 times. Never went past Muir. 😅😂 Russell is the real deal. Take snow shoes with heel elevator. MSR lightning II. Do it in the snow. Take Crampons too.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Місяць тому

    It's low elevatoon if you have been in Sierras. Which is good. Hotter than you expect in summers. Mount David is your spot different White River over by Lake Wenatchee. To access PCT over there go from hwy 2 FS 6400. .9 off road to PCT. I go over Longs Peak Pass down Ingalls Creek over here. Ellensburg. Area. Glacier Peak Wilderness is real deal Cascades. Mount David. Watch Hikeart video. It's the real deal day hike. View.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman Місяць тому

    Did it in sunshine dry 60s. Wore Sketcher slip ons. 9+ miles. 3 knee replacements. Epicly good trails. Cover entire area. Wanted to crampon up a little but gave my gear away so saved from myself. I am all about going up the White River now. You can drop pack walk up river from lower trail. THE BEST OVERALL HIKING area I have seen. I worked at Yosemite Yellowstone Teton Rocky. BLM AZ STRIP. Yeah, amazing trails. Views. Pack like your mean it. Take food. Take the entire day. Out and back is a 10 miler. Down to river and back up is a marathon. If old. If 25 you can run it. Candybars and water. Air Assault.

  • @MikeWindsor
    @MikeWindsor 2 місяці тому

    Just came across your channel, love the vids! Keep crushing it man!

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt Місяць тому

      Thanks Mike! Really glad you found the channel! I can’t wait to edit and share the vids from the past few months of adventures! Cheers!

  • @BillyBadger043
    @BillyBadger043 2 місяці тому

    Doing this hike next weekend. Can’t wait.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 2 місяці тому

      Nice! Cascade River Road is finally open 🤩👍🏼😃 it’s beautiful up there!

    • @BillyBadger043
      @BillyBadger043 2 місяці тому

      @@TheMountainMatt I’ve been closely watching it with fingers crossed lol 😂. I was stoked to see it reopen. I was debating just going either way so I’m glad it’s legal this way 😂.

    • @TheMountainMatt
      @TheMountainMatt 2 місяці тому

      I can't believe they kept it closed for as long as they did... the fire wasn't that bad for a long while.