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Grand Day Outside
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We're David and Margaret, and we have enjoyed many years of exploring the great outdoors. This channel will provide a mix of Backpacking, Day-hiking, RV camping and miscellaneous travel videos.
Crowd-free Hikes in Yellowstone; Part 1 - Avalanche Peak, Natural Bridge, and Pelican Valley
Enjoy some crowd-free wide open spaces in Yellowstone National Park. Avalanche Peak, Natural Bridge, and Pelican Valley Trails are easily accessed from the east (Cody, WY) entrance of the park. This video was filmed in early July.
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Backpacking in the Wind River Range: Dream Lake, South Fork Lake loop
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This is Part 5 of our 2024 Western Camping Adventure video series. Day 1 we started a 28 mile lollipop backpacking loop from Scab Creek Trailhead near Pinedale, hiking the Scab Creek trail to a campsite by Dream Lake. Day 2 we hiked south on the CDT past Raid Lake and Cross Lake, then west off-trail to connect with the Highline Trail, then north to South Fork Lake. Day 3 we hiked northwest on t...
Backpacking in the Wind River Range: Lester Pass to Timico Lake
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This is Part 4 of our 2024 Western Camping Adventure video series. Day 1 we started our 36 mile lollipop backpacking loop from Elkhart Park Trailhead near Pinedale, hiking the Pole Creek trail to Little Seneca Lake, then south on the CDT over Lester Pass to a campsite near Lake Nelson. Day 2 we hiked south past Tommy Lake and Cook Lakes to the Pole Creek crossing, then up through Bald Mountain ...
Wind River Range Backpacking: Stough Creek Basin, Ice Lakes / Middle Fork / Sheep Bridge trails
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This is Part 3 of our 2024 Camping Adventure, consisting of a 3-day backpacking trip from Worthen Meadows to Stough Creek Basin, followed by Ice Lakes Trail hailstorms, and concluding with a return to the trailhead via Middle Fork and Sheep Bridge trails.
Hiking to Popo Agie Falls in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains
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After a short drive up the scenic Sinks Canyon road west of Lander Wyoming, park at the Bruce Parking area and enjoy a ~3 mile out-and-back hike up to Popo Agie Falls. There are great elevated viewpoints of the multiple waterfalls, and a short walk further up past the lower falls provides access to a rock waterslide and swimming hole.
2024 Western Camping Adventure; Part1 - The Trip West
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In early July, we headed west from Virginia to Montana and Wyoming, towing our travel trailer and stopping at scenic State Park campgrounds along the way. New for us on this trip: Dixon Springs IL, Johnson's Shut-ins MO, Bessey Recreation Complex NE, Fort Robinson NE, and Thermopolis Hot Springs WY. Ultimate destination was Lander Wyoming, to begin a series of backpacking trips in the Wind Rive...
Hiking Wyoming's Medicine Bow Peak and Sheep Lake Trails
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Medicine Bow Peak west of Laramie, Wyoming offers great panoramic views from it's ~12,000' summit. We hiked the loop trail clockwise in early July, with most of the snow melted off; had a few slushy patches. We also hiked out-and-back on the Sheep Lake Trail, which featured numerous small lakes and early season wildflowers.
Norway: A 5-Week Travel Adventure; Part 8 - Hurtigruten Coastal Ferry from Tromsø to Trondheim
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In this 8th and last episode, we boarded the Hurtigruten Coastal Express Ferry "Nordlys" in Tromsø, and traveled ~53 hours to Trondheim, stopping along the way at scheduled ports of call. Weather was mostly overcast, with periods of rain. Highlights included the Trollfjord, Torghattan mountain, Hurtigruten's 130th anniversary toast, and passing over the Arctic Circle. (Sadly, the Lyngen Alps, S...
Norway: A 5-Week Travel Adventure; Part 7 - Lofoten Islands
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We spent the first day of this 5-day episode driving to our accommodations in Svolvær, Lofoten from Skaland, Senja. The next day we drove to Å at the end of the island chain (129 km / 80 miles), stopping innumerable times for photos and video footage. There were many other folks on the road, enjoying the sights as well. We were blessed by several back-to-back days of beautiful sunny weather whi...
Norway: A 5-Week Travel Adventure; Part 6 - Senja Island
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In this episode, we traveled from Tromsø to beautiful Senja Island via rental car, checking into our accommodations in Skaland for a 4-day stay. Explored the northern half of the island by car. Had to cancel some hikes due to rain, low clouds and road closures, but still had some sunny spells. Enjoyed hiking Husfjellet (Skaland), Knuten and Russehola (Mefjordvær), and Småtindan (Gryllefjord).
Norway: A 5-Week Travel Adventure; Part 5 - Tromsø
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In this episode, we traveled from Åndalsnes via Rauma Railway to Dombås, then to Oslo via bus & train. (Several legs of our journey were still impacted by closures due to Severe Storm Hans 2 weeks prior...) From Oslo, we flew to Tromsø, and spent a couple of days exploring the downtown area by foot. This video captures some highlights.
Norway: A 5-Week Travel Adventure; Part 4 - Åndalsnes
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In this episode, we traveled via bus from Lom to Dombås, then on the scenic Rauma Railway to Åndalsnes. We spent 3 days exploring the town by foot, with the highlight being an early morning hike up to Rampestreken and further along the Romsdalseggen ridge to Høgaksla Peak. Returned back down to town via the Romsdal Gondola.
Norway: A 5-Week Travel Adventure; Part 3 - Lom
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In this episode, we traveled via bus from Sogndal to Lom, which is a National Park Village and gateway to Jotunheimen, Breheimen and Reinheimen. Severe Storm Hans - which occurred the prior week - caused landslides, trail closures, and road closures in the area, which put a damper on most of our hiking plans. We still enjoyed 5 days of mostly sunny weather exploring the town and surrounding hills.
Norway: A 5-Week Travel Adventure; Part 2 - Flåm and Sogndal
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On day 1 of this episode, we traveled from Bergen to Flåm via the Norled Expressboat, enjoying blue sky views of Sognefjord - Norway's longest and deepest fjord - during the 5-1/2 hour journey. Our cabin at Flåm Camping was a short walk from the dock, nestled against the waterfall-laced cliffs surrounding the small hamlet. On day 2, we took a rainy round-trip ride on the Flåm Railway to Myrdal ...
Norway: A 5-Week Travel Adventure; Part 1 - Oslo and Bergen
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We kicked of our 5-week Summer 2023 Norway adventure by flying from USA to Oslo, Norway overnight on Iceland Air. Two days in Oslo were spent wandering on foot around the palace grounds, historical sites, museums, and enjoying the downtown bakeries. The next three days included a scenic train ride to Bergen, walks around Bryggen and the surrounding wharf, University grounds, and a Floibanen Fun...
Backpacking in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains - Island Lake, Titcomb Basin, Indian Basin, Jean Lakes
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Backpacking in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains - Island Lake, Titcomb Basin, Indian Basin, Jean Lakes
Backpacking to Martin Lake Basin in the Wyoming/Montana Beartooth Mountains
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Backpacking to Martin Lake Basin in the Wyoming/Montana Beartooth Mountains
Wind River Mountains Backpacking - Lozier Lakes, Cube Rock Pass, Elbow Lake, Doubletop Mountain loop
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Wind River Mountains Backpacking - Lozier Lakes, Cube Rock Pass, Elbow Lake, Doubletop Mountain loop
Wind River Mountains Backpacking - Cook and Wall Lakes, Bald Mountain Basin, Chain Lakes loop
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Wind River Mountains Backpacking - Cook and Wall Lakes, Bald Mountain Basin, Chain Lakes loop
Wind River Mountains Backpacking - Europe Canyon and North Fork Canyon
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Wind River Mountains Backpacking - Europe Canyon and North Fork Canyon
Wind River Mountains Backpacking - Dream, Bewmark, Middle Fork, Rainbow lakes loop; Bonneville Basin
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Wind River Mountains Backpacking - Dream, Bewmark, Middle Fork, Rainbow lakes loop; Bonneville Basin
Biking the Virginia Creeper Trail in Autumn Colors
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Biking the Virginia Creeper Trail in Autumn Colors
Hiking to Chamberlain Divide in Idaho's White Cloud Peaks Wilderness
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Hiking to Chamberlain Divide in Idaho's White Cloud Peaks Wilderness
Hiking in Idaho's White Cloud Peaks Wilderness - Horton Peak
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Hiking in Idaho's White Cloud Peaks Wilderness - Horton Peak
Hiking in Idaho's Sawtooth Wilderness - Alpine Lake, Sawtooth Lake, McGown Lakes
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Hiking in Idaho's Sawtooth Wilderness - Alpine Lake, Sawtooth Lake, McGown Lakes
Backpacking in Idaho's Sawtooth Wilderness - Alice-Toxaway-Edith loop, plus more
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Backpacking in Idaho's Sawtooth Wilderness - Alice-Toxaway-Edith loop, plus more
Backpacking Alaska Basin on the west side of the Tetons
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Backpacking Alaska Basin on the west side of the Tetons
Backpacking the North Fork Buffalo / Soda Fork area of the Teton Wilderness
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Backpacking the North Fork Buffalo / Soda Fork area of the Teton Wilderness
Wind River Mountains Backpacking - Big Sandy, Hailey Pass, Washakie Pass Loop
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Wind River Mountains Backpacking - Big Sandy, Hailey Pass, Washakie Pass Loop
Great video, thank you. Hope to be heading to the wind river in the spring.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
good job
Thanks for watching!
Another nice video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Nice work, beautiful country, rough trails, very high. Question: Can you reach your bear spray as quickly as you might need it? :)
Doubtful, I'm usually distracted with filming :)
What steps do you take for bear safety in the area? I understand that the bear population has increased a lot in recent years
In the Winds this year, we stored food in an Usack with OPSak (heavy ziploc), tied to a sturdy tree away from camp. We carry bear spray while hiking. When hiking thru dense cover, make noise, bang hiking poles, etc. Frankly, this summer in the central Winds, in 3 hikes we only saw one pile of bear scat (on Ice Lakes Trail), and no prints.
Nice!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing your adventures. You give me retirement inspiration.
Sure thing! Keep on hiking!
Hi David could I get your advice on selecting a Titcomb basin loop route for our Boy Scout troop for august 2025? Trying to figure out the best 4 or 5 night route starting from a trailhead in the pinedale area. We would be flying into Jackson from San Diego and then driving to the trailhead. We are experienced Sierra mountains backpackers but our first time in Wyoming
Titcomb and Island Lake ares very popular, so try to avoid weekends. Definitely beautiful! Assuming you all can hike 10-12 miles a day, you could start at Elkhart TH near Pinedale and hike in to Island Lake on Day 1, day hike up Titcomb basin and return to Island on Day 2, hike over Lester Pass to Bald Mountain Basin on Day 3, hike south to Timico Lake, then west on Bell Lakes trail to Chain Lakes on Day 4, then back to the trailhead on Pole Creek Trail. Extend an extra day for side trips up Indian Basin or Cook Lakes. In 2 weeks I'll be releasing a video of a 3-day shorter variation of this loop we did this summer, from Lester Pass to Timico, then out past Chain Lakes to the trailhead, with the last day being 15 miles. Great views, great campsites, and very few people south of Lester Pass.
@@GrandDayOutside many thanks, David. I may come back to you with some further questions. I look forward to your next video! also, whats the best map to use for the area? is it the Nat Geo maps?
I use Beartooth Publishing Wind River Range North (and South) Outdoor Recreational Maps, 8th edition
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Norway is truley a beautiful place! Thank ya for taking me here!
Great Visuals 👍 ... If you could share the accommodation link @ Skaland that would be great. Thanks much 🙏
Sure, here it is: www.booking.com/hotel/no/senjarent-as-skaland.html
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Hello my friend! Great Video! Epic scenery for sure!
Hello my friend! Came back for good content. No disappointments here! Keep going!
As i watch these videos I know the only way i would ever consider going is on a bicycle or Ebike. my feet hurt just watching.
Yeah, there are plenty of long miles to hike into these views, but certainly worth it!
Great video. I followed along on my Nat Geo map. This would be a great trip for my son, grandson and me.
Thanks!
Wow big views right here! Such a cool video!!
Appreciate it!
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Fantastic video. I was in the WRR in August last year and did some of the same trails as you did in this one. My video is here: ua-cam.com/video/6lJo7Q1MTeE/v-deo.htmlsi=degDO29hoNlDnNDh Next August I’m planning to do more or less the same as this one plus a side trip down to Titcomb Basin and Lost Lake for 2 days in the middle. Thanks for sharing, helps immensely with planning and keeps the motivation high! Thanks again from Ireland 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Try the New Fork trailhead instead of Green River Lake trailhead; maybe save a few miles...
@@GrandDayOutsideyep. That’s the plan! 😊
Hello, sweet video my friends! Just loved it!
Thanks again!
Beautiful 😂 thank you for giving us nature sounds instead of meaningless background music!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful scenery! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it, Aby!
Wow!! The views man! 9:42 and 18:25 great upload! ❤❤
Thanks!
@@GrandDayOutside Anytime Full support!
What a beautiful scenery guys, such a lovely hike!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Wow beautify new channel I have found! Such charm and beauty! Happy to leave a like and sub!
Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying it!
@@GrandDayOutside Sure am keep up the good work! Always appreciate another vid maker!
So beautiful! cant wait to see more! Greetings from sweden! 😃
Thanks for watching! More to come!
Such a beautiful and unique scenery guys, shots are amazing! Absolutely amazing!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed your video. Did a trip out of Turpin many years ago up Soda Fork, down Woodard to Bridger Lake and out via Trail Creek and North Fork. Considering a similar loop you did next summer. I want to see the North Fork Falls. You've inspired this 69 year old guy to do one more trip to the Teton Wilderness!
Awesome! Yeah, it's a beautiful very-lightly-used area, other than outfitters
Reminds me so much of the time Bill & I spent on the Wind River Indian Reservation. We didn't hike, but got off the main roads and took in as much wilderness as we could. Amazing country! I love this video diary.
Thanks, Heidi!