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Melissa Climbs Mountains
United States
Приєднався 26 чер 2013
I am an avid alpine hiker and adventurer as well as a classically trained musician. This is my music and hiking channel with hiking and camping videos of places in Northern California and Washington state, including the High Sierra, Eastern Sierra and Yosemite National Park, the Cascades and the Olympics and music videos including classical piano, organ, Catholic & Christian hymns, choral and small ensemble music and praise & worship songs.
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Saint Michael Parish Choir & Orchestra
Directed by Melissa Fletcher
Directed by Melissa Fletcher
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Відео
Ich Grolle Nicht
Переглядів 84 години тому
Ich Grolle Nicht Music Robert Schumann Lyrics Heinrich Heine Alireza Tousi, voice Melissa Fletcher, piano
Give Me Jesus
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Give Me Jesus Melissa Fletcher piano & voice Saint Michael Parish 2024
Mount Defiance Summit: Cascades
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Summit of Mount Defiance in the Cascades, Washington. Lots of mixed terrain. The old trail heads to Mason Lake followed by the summit push of 1700 feet gain. Total gain was 3600 and hike was around 10-11 miles.
Mailbox Peak Summit - Old Trail
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Hike to mailbox peak on the old trail located in North Bend, WA. This hike is steep with 4000 elevation gain in 2.5 miles. Mountain goats were on the trail at the summit! Beautiful views of the cascade mountains.
South Sister in Central Oregon
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South Sister Climbers trail near Bend, OR in the Central Cascades. Backpacking to Moraine Lake and doing this hike as a two day climb. Unfortunately there was excessive wildfire smoke that blew in and visibility and the AQI was poor. The climb is 12.5 miles and 5000 gain.
Mount Saint Helens Summit
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Hiking the Monitor Ridge Route to the summit of Mount Saint Helens. The views of the volcanic crater and the surrounding volcanic peaks (Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson) was epic! This is a really challenging hike with 4650 elevation gain, technical bouldering and volcanic ash. Camping is available at the climbers bivouac at the trailhead. Incredible Day! The volcano ...
Mount Walker Summit, Olympic National Forest
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Mount Walker Summit, Olympic National Forest
Mount Ellinor Summit
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Summit of Mount Ellinor in the Olympic Mountains. Washington State. End of June, yes there was snow lol. Epic views.
Granite Mountain Summit: Cascades
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Granite Mountain in the Cascades, Washington state. Beautiful views and tough hike. 8 miles 3700 elevation gain. Rocky like the Sierra.
Summit of Mount Rose in Olympic National Park
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Summit of Mount Rose in the Olympic National Park in Washington state. 3700 elevation gain c2c. Great views of Mt Ellinor, Mt Washington and Lake Cushman.
Backpacking to Lena Lake: Olympic National Park
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Amazing solo backpacking trip in Olympic National Park in Washington state.
Backpacking 101: Gear recommendations
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This video introduces some backpacking gear that you need for a trip into the back country. There are lots of brands with different specs to choose from but this video will give you an idea of what to bring. BTW I forgot to mention that I am bringing an ursack (bear resistant food storage) and rope to hang it. I can’t open a bear canister FYI.
Rattlesnake Ledge near Seattle, Washington
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Rattlesnake Ledge near Seattle, Washington
Nice to see you posting again!! Love your voice and your piano/organ playing! I am the music director/organist at my church, haven't used this hymn in quite a while. Maybe I'll use it after Christmas.
@@vincent5837 thank you so much! It is a great hymn and really moving for a lot of people!! They love some of the older hymns.
This popped up as I was grabbing carts at work on a cold KS day! This made my day!! Happy Holidays to you! Any more organ videos? God Bless you!! 😊
@@joebrungardt2419 Hey Joe! Merry Christmas to you. I’m planning on making some new content and definitely some organ work!
@@joebrungardt2419 God Bless!
Please can you teach... By explain the chords one by one.. thanks
I plan to do this next month! Wish me luck!
@@lquidoxygen you might not be able to do this hike then. The Sonora Pass closes in winter. Be sure to check the road conditions.
Nice, this is my goals. Its all relative.
liked your video. you got some courage going solo with very little experience.. i liked your style of showing the scenery without you walking in it. for many years i worked on climbing all the 14ners of which several are in that area.. BUT i wished i had known about cloudripper then. now i am 78 years old and am really thinking about giving is a try... so did you make it to the top of vagabond?? i could not tell.... are you going to give it another try?? now you are more experienced.. you could make it..
Nice video amazing views from top, do you remember how much time take you from bottom to top of the mountain? Thank you very much
@@HikingTrails365 not sure, it took about six hours total
When I told the music director at my parish that I wanted the Mass of Renewal played for my wedding, she said the it doesn't work well with the organ, and we ended up playing the ol' reliable Mass of Creation. Thanks for proving that it does work for the organ.
@@arpoky It definitely can be used on the organ!! I have even played Metallica on the organ lol. Just depends on the player
Loser
I'm going to guess that you are a Pisces.
@@austinstitzel I’m not
@@Melissaclimbsmountains what is your actual sign?
Good ol' 2020
@@Piano_Board the Covid era
@@Melissaclimbsmountains yeah 😅😅
So beautiful. The music too ;)
Thank you!
singing celtic Alleluia.. was like praising my Lord, Jesus Christ..❤❤
Awesome job!
Thank you!
That actually was the start of a serious knee injury unfortunately. But I still managed to hike out.
Are they lightweight?
No they are pretty bulky
Hi! Do they work better after time or have you found something better?
I actually ended up with an Achilles strain so I returned them
Went back to my La sportivas
Great video! I was in Yosemite for three days in early October of this year (2023), and wish I’d hiked Clouds Rest. I thought it was funny how many times you said “almost there…here’s the last push“ it’s always further than it seems on those peaks. And I cracked up a the comment about wanting a hot shower! Ain’t that the truth? You’re awesome!
Thank you!! It was an awesome hike. I love the high country in Yosemite
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!
Beautiful playing
Thank you!
Wonderfully played. Many thanks.
Thank you so much!! God Bless
Any signs of nature around Stanislaus Peak?
Yes, absolutely. The entire Sonora pass area is above the tree line but there are still lodgepole pines in that area. There are bushes on Stanislaus Peak or animals in the area birds it’s a very beautiful area.
oh wow, thank you for the information. I appreciate it.@@Melissaclimbsmountains
Beautiful!
Thank you! I love that piece of music
👏👏❤
Great performance!! 🤩 I love this piece! It's so swinging and heroic at the same time.👏👏👏
Thank you! It was a fun piece to play!!
Ioved it!! You sing as well!! Just beautiful!!
Thanks Tim!! Glad you liked it
Wonderful Melissa 🕊
Thanks Steve!!
Absolutely beautiful 💜✨✨💜
Thank you
You had me at the title 💜⭐💜
That’s great! Glad you liked it!
Ваши руки божестненны!!!
I don’t understand but I hope you liked the video! Thanks for commenting!
✅️🔥👍🏻
Glad you liked it!
Great video. Because of your video I downloaded the WTA app so I had the new trail information. In addition, I then realized this a Northwest Forest Pass hike, which All Trails does not seem to mention.
That’s great! The old trail is really challenging. You need the Northwest Forest Pass or the America the Beautiful Pass.
@@Melissaclimbsmountains I don't mind challenging but I don't like trails that are hard to follow.
@@xbalance yeah that’s frustrating for sure!
Thank you for the tour
You’re welcome! Had to share how beautiful the mountain is
All the views in the NW seem to be spectacular.
There are a lot of great views
“My watch thinks I’ve finished my workout” 😂😂 Love it! I’m planning on this hike when I get back out there in October and will be doing it solo as well. Thanks for sharing your adventure and awesome video!
Yes!! Enjoy. The views are incredible
The views are amazing. Great job Melissa 💪🦵✝️
Thanks Steve!
I’ve been planning out this trip! Thank you for your video it really helped 👍🏻
Awesome! It’s a really great spot.
You could play so much better without any shoes!!! Playing the pedals in your stockings would be great for best feel and control!!
I love my organ masters! But I’ll try it and see.
Wonderful wild landscapes and mountains with snow! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!!
@@Melissaclimbsmountains Thank you for your video 🙂
@@Melissaclimbsmountains My pleasure see your video! 🙂
How cool!❤
Thanks for watching!
Where in the Cascades is this?
It’s off the 90 heading towards Snoqualmie Pass.
Beautiful!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us. Mount Washington is on my bucket list before all the snow goes away this spring. Hopefully I can catch the same blue bird day as you caught! Very fortunate. I look forward to more hikes from you
Thank you! It was an incredibly beautiful hike especially with the sun! Hope you enjoy it!
You are beautiful! I love your voice when you're hiking. I love the mist up here,it reminds me of Brigadoon
I’m happy when I’m hiking! Love the mountains
👏👏👏👏❤
Glad you enjoyed the video!
WOW what a beautiful mountain. Glad your back on the tube so we can enjoy it too.
It’s an awesome mountain!!
You do such a good job! Every hymn you play, it's always the perfect pace, not to fast or slow. I love your videos! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
'Promo sm'
Very nicely played 👏
Thank you!
GORGEOUS! What is your lineup for Ash Wednesday and through out the season of Lent? I hope you do not mind me asking in these videos your lineup as I love to hear what other people are singing at Mass! 😊 Can you upload Join In The Dance by Dan Schutte and The God Of All Grace and Alleluia Alleluia Let The Holy Anthem Rise on it as well sometime soon whenever you get a chance on this organ with the loud settings? Thank you! Here is our lineup for Ash Wednesday and 1ST Lent. AW: Lift High The Cross (ORGAN) , Ashes To Ashes (PIANO) Hosea (PIANO), In These Days Of Lenten Journey(PIANO) and Lift High The Cross(ORGAN). 1ST LENT: Led By The Spirit (ORGAN), Ashes To Ashes (PIANO), In These Days Of Lenten Journey(PIANO) and Beyond On The Days(PIANO) Mass Of Christian Unity on The Organ and Psalm 51 by Marty Haugen and the Gospel Acclamation by Alstott on the piano! KEEP UPLOADING! Blessings to you this Lent and ALWAYS!! I have more requests but will wait a bit to send them to you! 😆 God Bless! - Joe 😊
I programmed the God of All Grace for the sprinkling rite during Easter season! Ash Wednesday is: 40 Days and 40 Nights Signed by Ashes & With These Ashes Parce Domine Ubi Caritas Remember Your Love Jesus Remember Me
We are using chant Mass in Latin
@@Melissaclimbsmountains Nice!! What about the 1st Sunday of Lent and the rest of lent? Lord Who Throughout These 40 days, Lift High The Cross and Led By The Spirit are nice ones for lent! So are In These Days Of Lenten Journey and Beyond The Days! 😊
@@joebrungardt2419 I''ll check those out thanks. First Sunday of lent is very similar program. I like to do thematic programming during the seasons of Lent and Advent. I will change the offertory to attende domine and the first communion hymn to hosea
One of my favorite hymns
Awesome, I love it too!
Thank you Melissa for taking the time to share your new adventures!! Your field trips are always fun to watch!!
All new hikes!!