Searching for the Best Backcountry Toilet in the Pacific Northwest!

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  • @MirandaGoesOutside
    @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +4

    Part 2 in this series is live! Watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/yvoz-n0GjVI/v-deo.html 💚

  • @mizukey935
    @mizukey935 Рік тому +35

    Thanks for the shout-out to WTA! I'm a regular volunteer and it made me so happy to hear our work mentioned on the channel ☺️ Have you ever thought about trying a day of trail maintenance? Could be a fun video for the channel. We have work parties all over the state all year long, so there are lots of opportunities!

  • @ipownsohard
    @ipownsohard Рік тому +16

    2:46 those are thimbleberries (Rubus parviflorus)! Those leaves are big and kind of look like a fun cross between vine maple and big leaf maple leaves. the berries look like a thimble!
    salmonberries (Rubus spectabilis) look a lot like raspberries, and the foliage is three leaflets to a leaf, the bottom two kinda look like butterfly wings!

  • @kigo27
    @kigo27 Рік тому +41

    Brings a whole new interpretation of Miranda "goes" outside...

  • @TheAllibug125
    @TheAllibug125 Рік тому +94

    I am sitting here eating Dunkin’ for breakfast with my husband and he hears Miranda describing the backcountry toilet process and is like “What on earth are you watching?” 😂😂😂

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +12

      😆 absolute perfection

    • @jamesb7563
      @jamesb7563 Рік тому +4

      ⁠@@MirandaGoesOutside You made a typo should be “absolute poofection” !!!

  • @VictorPerez_
    @VictorPerez_ Рік тому +12

    It’d be awesome if Miranda and Crew made a video on trail work/conservation organizations.

  • @ThePinoyAggie
    @ThePinoyAggie Рік тому +45

    Thank you, WTA for your work. I saw this system for the first time in Canadian National Parks. They know really what they're doing there regarding human waste. I'm glad this is now coming to America's National Parks and other sites.

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +11

      Me too! It's so clever. I think we'll see a lot more of these in parks soon!

  • @Amc769
    @Amc769 Рік тому +10

    Poop videos aren’t my favorite kind of videos, but they’re a solid #2.

  • @David-eg4bx
    @David-eg4bx Рік тому +35

    There is a story about a momma bear telling her cubs a fancyful tale when the cubs asked, "C'mon, Mom, is that really true?", to which she replied, "Sure, does Miranda poop in the woods?"

  • @MariekaJackson
    @MariekaJackson Рік тому +6

    I vote for a remake of this one once its rebuilt! Four part series instead of three. And I would not be opposed to this being a continued series on your channel. Oh ya! And I loved that Rainer pointed out poop being flown out for free when helicopter tours are so expensive. But also really glad to hear it gets flown out and not carried out by human or mule. I was concerned about that.

  • @AF-tv6uf
    @AF-tv6uf Рік тому +35

    Now that she has this official channel, it was only a matter of time before before poop floated to the top of the filming priorities. :)

    • @jasonfitzpatrick414
      @jasonfitzpatrick414 Рік тому

      I hoped burping would be first but the poop lady has her own agenda.

  • @nrlaing
    @nrlaing Рік тому +1

    This is a masterpiece! Ranier is a regular Stanley Poobrick!

  • @cryptokev1759
    @cryptokev1759 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for sharing your poopertunities with us! May you have many more, great work Miranda you got a new fan.

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so so much!!! Super stoked for this series - and thanks for being here!! 😘

  • @Hufman
    @Hufman Рік тому +17

    This is exactly the type of content I subscribed for, and I'm all here for it!

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +3

      Woohoo!!! Happy to be the poop lady 💩

    • @jamesb7563
      @jamesb7563 Рік тому +2

      @@MirandaGoesOutside Miranda, “The backcountry queen of Scat” shall be your new title!! 👸 💩

  • @RainerGolden
    @RainerGolden Рік тому +7

    EPIC! Can’t wait for everyone to see parts 2 and 3! It just gets bigger and better. 👀

  • @TheYoman341
    @TheYoman341 Рік тому +6

    Ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh!!! Miranda! Image lake in glacier peak wilderness! The backcountry bathroom there has got to be a 10/10 for all your categories… maybe besides access, you’d definitely need to make it a part of a backpacking trip - hoping it made this series, or comes up in a part 2!!!

  • @jillongley7543
    @jillongley7543 Рік тому +1

    Great choice of cheery walking music...you almost expect to see bubbles floating in the air.

  • @meganv1735
    @meganv1735 Рік тому +6

    I hope to see more of these in the PNW. Saw WAY too much unburied human waste and used TP on my last backpacking trip. It was so discouraging to see and smell.

  • @pr0n3
    @pr0n3 Рік тому +2

    Never thought I'd need a backpacking video on the wonders of out-houses but I'm here for it and thoroughly intrigued.

  • @melissarobinson9618
    @melissarobinson9618 Рік тому +9

    See! Backcountry pooping can be a joy!🎉
    Oh and " bridge, bridge, bridge, " is my chant now when I cross trail bridges ❤

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +4

      Yay!! Bring the bridge chanting to all bridges everywhere! 🥳

  • @zigzag4230
    @zigzag4230 Рік тому +1

    Miranda, Queen of Thrones. I can feel a many episode series coming on.

  • @jadamurphy8175
    @jadamurphy8175 Рік тому +2

    #seetheprivy. Thanks Miranda for the best laugh of the day. My husband was like what are watching.

  • @ashleychase8586
    @ashleychase8586 Рік тому

    Just got back from kayaking the Ruby-Horsethief Canyon section of the Colorado River. You can't dig holes on any section of this canyon, so you have to carry wag bags or a portable toilet. We opted to rent a portable toilet. Would not recommend. Though you could set up the toilet wherever you wanted, so we had some epic river views. Would highly recommend kayaking this canyon. So beautiful and so easy for kayaking beginners.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Рік тому

    Wow, both the sounds of nature and your choice of music add to the enjoyment of watching. Brilliant cinematography my friend!

  • @tiannagangloff4457
    @tiannagangloff4457 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Miranda, Rainer, Abby, Chelsea, Kyle, Katie, and Tucker for all your hard work! I cannot wait for the big #2! These are the proper people to produce perfect poo-pportunities for all poo tubers. ♡

  • @alethearobinson8132
    @alethearobinson8132 Рік тому +2

    Outstanding video. Very few hiking, bikepacking you tubers mention pooping (where and how). You cover all the basis. Thanks to you I purchased the Happy Bottom backcountry bidet.🥰. Best thing ever👍
    Love your positivity.

  • @BlueHighwaysTraveler
    @BlueHighwaysTraveler Рік тому +1

    What a load of goodness!!

  • @jessicaleighdargaclark4536
    @jessicaleighdargaclark4536 4 місяці тому

    Hooray! Watched them all out of order, now to go in order to comment and thumbs up!

  • @jbusniewski
    @jbusniewski Рік тому

    Gothic Basin reminds me so much of the view from Auli in the Indian Himalayas. Absolutely beautiful!

  • @russelljackman1413
    @russelljackman1413 Рік тому +3

    Dear Miranda and Rainer (et. al.),
    You NEVER fail to make me smile and laugh out loud!! Thank you for that!!! Can you imagine the thought process of those who constructed these privies for us--"We know people will have to poop up here; let's make it extra special nice for them!" Thank you, WTA! And thank you, Miranda and Co., for the GREAT work you do for us!
    "Feces you next time!" (You're right, these jokes DO write themselves! Hahahahaha! 🤣❤

  • @chaosncheckt9356
    @chaosncheckt9356 Рік тому

    Just finished though hiking the Appalachian Trail and I can tell you I had the opportunity to experience some nice, some great and some just disgusting privies along the way. One that stands out was in VA, top of a mountain next to a stone shelter (used to be a Ranger's house). As you sat and did you business you could leave the door open and look out across a beautiful valley and watch the sun set. Yep, I kept the door open and it was GREAT. Nice video. Try hiking with trekking poles, they do help.

  • @kmannewyork
    @kmannewyork Рік тому

    Great video. Thank you for telling me about lmnt I tried it and it really worked to keep me hydrated on a two weeks trip

  • @kaitlin5264
    @kaitlin5264 Рік тому

    Absolutely wonderful!! Can’t wait for the next 2 parts!!

  • @AOKUrbanHomestead1
    @AOKUrbanHomestead1 Рік тому

    Holy Cow! The views are so fascinating. Great video

  • @Erik_The_Viking
    @Erik_The_Viking Рік тому

    A loo with a view! (loo - slang for toilet in England) Gothic Basin looks lovely!

  • @DanielBelliveau-y5x
    @DanielBelliveau-y5x Рік тому +2

    Picture perfect panorama view from the pooper.

  • @kkleparek01
    @kkleparek01 5 місяців тому

    I was just there yesterday and the new fancy toilet isn't up yet, just kind of a standard box. Still a pretty epic view!

  • @henna96
    @henna96 Рік тому +1

    This is the first hiking video on UA-cam, or anywhere for that matter, that I've seen about...toilets...amazing! :)

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +2

      And it's only part one of three! Part two drops on Wednesday and it's epic 😉

    • @Pappysan
      @Pappysan Рік тому +1

      @@MirandaGoesOutside I see what you did there...with the comment, not the other thing...

  • @ThePinoyAggie
    @ThePinoyAggie Рік тому +4

    I hope the one in Lake Vivian in the Enchantments made it. That's the best view of a toilet I ever sat on. It was glorious!

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +5

      The toilets in the Enchantments are legendary!!

    • @maycatyuiop
      @maycatyuiop Рік тому

      ​@MirandaGoesOutside idk what yalls experience has been but the poopers inthe enchantments have been absolutely blasted id rate it 💩out of 💩💩💩💩💩

  • @JonathanFisherS
    @JonathanFisherS Рік тому

    10:33 is needs to be the new channel thumbnail! Miranda staring disappointed at the destroyed crap shack 😂

  • @grlgnius
    @grlgnius Рік тому +14

    Thimble berries! Still delicious though!

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +2

      THIMBLE BERRIES! Yes!! Thank you!!

    • @emiliahlia1
      @emiliahlia1 Рік тому

      Rubus parviflorus 😊✌️

    • @RainerGolden
      @RainerGolden Рік тому +4

      Just glad they weren’t Poisonous Poisonberries (AKA inducus diarrheus).

    • @rebeccalemons561
      @rebeccalemons561 Рік тому +2

      ​@@MirandaGoesOutside The irony of finding thimbleberries, regarded as nature's backup toilet paper, I thought was hilarious when you consider the video. For people who don't know, their the leaves are nice and soft and are perfectly safe to use.

    • @HunterJE
      @HunterJE 5 місяців тому

      When my sib and I were kids any time we found ripe thimbleberries (which as an outdoorsy family in western WA was very often) we had to pick them and put them on our fingers like they were actual thimbles, never got old.

  • @Ronathan96
    @Ronathan96 Рік тому

    I’m so here for this series🤌🏼

  • @raeperonneau4941
    @raeperonneau4941 Рік тому

    What a fun series visiting all of the best outdoor loos in the world would be.

  • @bethtittl6926
    @bethtittl6926 Рік тому

    You should visit the Boundary Waters in Minnesota... each US campsite has its own very natural privy! No walls, no doors, very picturesque!

  • @evanss6141
    @evanss6141 Рік тому

    That was entertaining and informative as always. Rest in Pieces Gothic Valley toilet. Don't take it poo-sinal.

  • @jeffreycarman2185
    @jeffreycarman2185 Рік тому

    1:21 Poopertunity is a funny pun.

  • @jjonsolomon
    @jjonsolomon Рік тому

    Guernsey Reservoir in Wyoming has one of the most scenic ones.
    Worth considering the road trip

  • @donnajean72
    @donnajean72 Рік тому +1

    The toilet at Chasm Lake in RMNP has the conveyor belt. It was so cool!

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +1

      Ooo that’s awesome!! The first time I saw one was in Smith Rock and i was FASCINATED

    • @thishappycrafter272
      @thishappycrafter272 Рік тому

      Is that Rocky Mtn? I immediately thought Rainier Mtn since I live in WA.

    • @donnajean72
      @donnajean72 Рік тому

      ​@@thishappycrafter272yea, the Rockies in Co.

    • @emfritz82
      @emfritz82 Рік тому

      I was going to suggest this one! I was amazed that there was a toilet up there.

    • @donnajean72
      @donnajean72 Рік тому

      ​@emfritz82 it was so fun lol I made my husband pee just to say he did.

  • @karenmcdaniel9331
    @karenmcdaniel9331 Рік тому

    You are so close to hitting 100k subscribers!

  • @sandraf425
    @sandraf425 Рік тому

    "so much up" 😆🤩

  • @sarahlee9106
    @sarahlee9106 Рік тому +5

    now every time i see a bridge on the trail, i hear miranda yell: "Bridge!"

  • @raultejeda7611
    @raultejeda7611 Рік тому

    There should be a guide book on outdoor toilets.😂🤔. Thanks again for “demystifying” pooping in the outdoors. My daughters and I love your videos and we “can’t wait” to watch the rest of this series.

  • @ChrisSunHwa
    @ChrisSunHwa 3 місяці тому

    9:20 Frog beans!

  • @beauxgaloo9621
    @beauxgaloo9621 Рік тому +4

    You should hike the Lake Superior trail in the porcupine mountains of the upper peninsula. There’s a fella up there that poops on logs and benches all along the trail.

  • @joeyoneda5387
    @joeyoneda5387 Рік тому

    BEST VIDEO EVER!!!!

  • @mikebamforth5399
    @mikebamforth5399 Рік тому

    Reminds me of Vermont’s Long Trail.

  • @malk71
    @malk71 Рік тому +1

    Totally trying the frozen LMNT in a nalgene hack for our backpacking trip this coming weekend!

  • @manichullabaloo2009
    @manichullabaloo2009 Рік тому

    I’ve always loved this state, now I have even more reason

  • @sonofagun9856
    @sonofagun9856 Рік тому

    nice work WTA you rock, i wouldn't have ever thought the poo gets air lifted out i just presumed a composter ( or com-poo-ster) type set-up, oh no i've caught the poo-pun virus, keep doing great work Miranda 🥰

  • @richardmatthews6503
    @richardmatthews6503 Рік тому

    Indian Bar on the Wonderland has got to be one of the best.

  • @MzPanda23
    @MzPanda23 Рік тому +1

    I hope you can do a PAM video again. I loved seeing plus size camping and hiking options. Also so we can see Pam again lol.

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +2

      Me too!! She’s got her hands full with little baby Milo right now, but we’re hoping to get together for a video again soon!!

    • @MzPanda23
      @MzPanda23 Рік тому

      @@MirandaGoesOutside Oh ok. Mom duties first. Taking Milo with you guys can be an option lol. Im sure there are ppl who would like to know how camping with kids would be like.

  • @SecretCollage
    @SecretCollage Рік тому +2

    I'm very excited about the new toilet system. Is so interesting how they need to solve this problem, that's so cringy for most to think about.
    🙏 respect.

  • @johnmclean7852
    @johnmclean7852 Рік тому

    If you put your water/electrolyte bottle in an old sock you get some insulation, but the sock absorbs the condensation.

  • @maryg65
    @maryg65 Рік тому +4

    Amanda, you crack me up! 😂 love your videos

  • @sgtpickles1319
    @sgtpickles1319 Рік тому

    The group site toilet at Indian Bar Camp on the Wonderland Trail in Mt Rainier NP, best I have been to by far.
    My recommendation is to hike in from the White River side and camp at Summerland before heading over the pass to Indian Bar 👍

  • @JaredHikes
    @JaredHikes Рік тому

    Guess it'll be a 4 part series now. Ha! Keep on trekkin'! 🤠🖖

  • @Noluna92
    @Noluna92 Рік тому +2

    I already love this series so much. 💩

  • @jefffujiwara6164
    @jefffujiwara6164 Рік тому +16

    Why am I not surprised to see Miranda encouraging some eco-poo-urism?

  • @DingledadsTheDemon
    @DingledadsTheDemon Рік тому +1

    Great video

  • @schulzbrianr
    @schulzbrianr Рік тому

    Consecutive Miranda Goes Outside!! videos without a burp: 0

  • @3Duncan3
    @3Duncan3 Рік тому

    I experienced a conveyer belt toilet in Zion NP, on the Angel's Landing hike! (Before the chains, not at the top) I had never heard of it, quite a cool system! 💩

  • @pyronymph-868
    @pyronymph-868 Рік тому

    Mary's Peak Oregon at the base of the mountain has an incinerator toilet!!

  • @rumidude
    @rumidude Рік тому

    It's been a while since I have been to Gothic Basin. Maybe 2003 was the last time. Now that I live on the Olympic Peninsula I rarely backpack in the Cascades.
    Image Lake used to have an open privy that faced Glacier Peak, a stunning view to have as one does their duty. Or is that doodie? Anyway, don't know if it is still there or in the same place.

  • @christophertaylor87
    @christophertaylor87 Рік тому

    I love that you made this 😂

  • @StuartDonald
    @StuartDonald Рік тому +2

    You have got to do The Backpacking Podcast! They do a weekly poop segment.

  • @robertwissing1713
    @robertwissing1713 Рік тому

    Grand Teton lower Saddle a throne with a view!!!

  • @richardmyracle6198
    @richardmyracle6198 Рік тому

    I haven't scrolled through all the comments to see if has been said but this video is "A sh** show." Can't wait to see the next one and number 2.

  • @bryrye4545
    @bryrye4545 Рік тому +2

    The new privy is there. no walls or door, just a free standing toilet, a hole, and the view. I pooped in it myself, can confirm.

  • @Vivypips
    @Vivypips Рік тому +1

    Soooo, is this going to be a 50 state series or something? Cuz if not, why the heck not?!

  • @yackbuttertea
    @yackbuttertea Рік тому

    Those were thimbleberries. Delicious.

  • @pvman2
    @pvman2 4 місяці тому

    Are they "bathrooms" or would a better word be "latrines" or "rest stations"? Maybe "relief location"? I like " privy" or "outdoor toilet" or "outdoor potty".

  • @cannibalmanimal2336
    @cannibalmanimal2336 Рік тому

    Yes

  • @HPM2006
    @HPM2006 Рік тому

    Hahaha I was just in Washington on the high divide and 7 lakes basin loop.

  • @stayer69
    @stayer69 Рік тому

    I don’t only get that once. Rewinding over and over.

  • @mrroboto18
    @mrroboto18 Рік тому

    So confused that I've been to Gothic a bunch of times and never knew that toilet was there. Silver lake (same trailhead as Gothic) has a pretty great pit toilet view though

  • @joeisawesome540
    @joeisawesome540 Рік тому

    They have the same type of washroom here in garibaldi lake in Squamish BC.

  • @canadakaren1131
    @canadakaren1131 Рік тому +2

    Great series Miranda! I need all the ‘poop’ knowledge I can get. One question though after seeing your poop in the woods videos is what do you do with your pants? I have accidentally peed on mine and am curious to know the secret to a successful ‘dry clothing’ 💩 Taking them off just isn’t a convenient option most of the time. Thanks!

    • @LeahFitzgeraldNB
      @LeahFitzgeraldNB Рік тому +1

      Girl guide technique - grab a tree and lean back into the squat like you're sitting. It makes it easier to miss your pants.

    • @rockytopwrangler2069
      @rockytopwrangler2069 Рік тому

      @@LeahFitzgeraldNB ..Squat with pants down past knees ,, Reach through your legs and grab your pants ,,pull up enough to clear stream ..

  • @AndrewB416
    @AndrewB416 Рік тому

    This is some good siht! haha.

  • @garychiang2568
    @garychiang2568 Рік тому

    These are the real destinations one runs to in the wilderness.

  • @blessthegood1404
    @blessthegood1404 Рік тому

    10:30 is that a spoon next to the poop escalator?

  • @listofromantics
    @listofromantics Рік тому +10

    I hope the DNR has plans to replace the Gothic Basin toilet. That area is too nice for endless catholes.

    • @MirandaGoesOutside
      @MirandaGoesOutside  Рік тому +8

      They do!! It’s in the process of being assembled and transported there as we speak!

  • @bk0681
    @bk0681 Рік тому

    Longs peak has a grate privy. Nothing special to look at but its a good view after lunch poo

  • @GabrielDeLaRosa-t3h
    @GabrielDeLaRosa-t3h Рік тому

    Lmao I looked up gothic basin the same day this was posted after I saw the sign for it coming back from monte Cristo

  • @MzPanda23
    @MzPanda23 Рік тому

    Can you do hike to hot springs video?

  • @MySk911
    @MySk911 Рік тому +1

    Этот танец в начале видео был великолепен 😂😊, если получится, пригласить к нам на Урал, основные и самые старые горы мира, прогуляться у нас по Таганай поделиться природой и красотой

  • @NotYou9311
    @NotYou9311 Рік тому

    Scatalogically delightful. Quite a hike for a poop, though. Probably worth it...but I'd hate to be "in a hurry"...if you know what I mean.

  • @MrRLH93
    @MrRLH93 Рік тому +1

    😂Only you can do this kind of video 😂😂

  • @bw2314
    @bw2314 Рік тому

    Miranda i was wondering what the elevation is there?

  • @timclark1324
    @timclark1324 Рік тому

    I want to go hiking with you guys!!☺

  • @oliverlegorreta4611
    @oliverlegorreta4611 Рік тому

    Pleeaaaseeeeee if you do a National loo review please go to a slamer on the Minnesota great lake route