Climbing Broken Top in a Thunderstorm | We almost didn't make it!

The trail to No Name Lake in the Broken Top Crater is one of the most spectacular hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades. For most people this is a weekend adventure, but we decided to give it a go after work to catch the sunset... with a thunderstorm on the way! Join us as we traverse rough roads, ogle at wildflowers, try not to get hit by lighting and attempt to finish off this big hike before dark.

[@karlsiebert9673]

That was one amazing hike! Unbeatable views from the top and a fun adventure getting home afterwards.

[@Western-Wild]

Thanks for coming along Karl!

[@Live2dayWanderland]

Wow the views are just unreal, love it!!! Thanks for sharing, subbed

[@Western-Wild]

Thank you!! Yes this hike delivers every time, especially when the lighting is dramatic.

[@campoutwestus]

Such a beautiful hike!

[@OverlandPNW]

Beautiful mountain and love the high lake!

[@Western-Wild]

Thanks! It's one of our favorites for sure.

[@dad_wagon1976]

Just awesome! So pretty.

[@Western-Wild]

Thanks! Need to do more hiking at sunset, just makes everything better.

[@BentNotBroken1970]

Wow, your patience with the weather definitely paid off! Amazing views. Added to the looooong list of Central OR places to see.

[@Western-Wild]

And to think we almost called it haha. Without the 45 minute delay we would have hit the top way before the sunset too.

[@ScaleofTwo]

Those views at 6:10 were incredible 😍

[@Western-Wild]

We were booking it down the mountain until that view stopped us in our tracks. Was pretty incredible.

[@scottalpine]

Spectacular views up there, I’ll have to put that one on my list. Definitely a much better after work activity than plopping down on the couch.

[@Western-Wild]

It’s worth the effort to get the permit for sure. And totally, would pick this over streaming any day!

[@craigcoak8483]

Wow! Best video yet!

[@Western-Wild]

Thanks Craig! The stunning scenery and dramatic weather sure helped 😉