Copper Lake | Lolo National Forest, Montana
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2021
- The seasons are changing and spring is right around the corner.
We weren't quite ready to say goodbye to winter so we climbed high up into the Bitterroot Mountains to find some snow. We needed one more winter trip.
We had a few firsts on this trip so come along with us as we go to Copper Lake!
00:21 - Intro
00:49 - Map
02:02 - Turning towards the lake
03:41 - Made it to the lake
04:20 - Camp
05:00 - Fire
05:53 - Day 2
06:45 - Water
07:12 - Changes ...
07:53 - Exploring
09:48 - Close call
12:15 - Day 3
13:30 - Last look at the lake
15:51 - Ski Resort - Розваги
Another great flick Travis. I love that you get out in the winter on your snowshoes. Great drone shot footage. Thanks for taking us along.
It's a different world out there in the winter! I'm a little sad the winter season is ending, but maybe we'll get one more good snow trip before it's all gone.
That was a good trip. Glad you had your buddy with you. That must of been one eye opening moment when you dropped into that water. That fire pit was huge. Timber looks great. Bet the beer and bourbon went down fine after this one. Take care, Al
Eye opening is one way to put it! We did have whiskey on stand by at the fire pit.😀
And thus the annual Mountain Wanderer Polar Bear Plunge was created.
Ha! I don't know if I'll make it an annual thing, but if I do go in again, I'm going to shed some layers first!
The scenery is views very beautiful
It truly is a beautiful place! Thanks for watching!
Great Adventure Travis and Jason. I did my a.m. cardio training watching this video. It was like I was hiking right along next to you guys. Except I wasn't cold, wet, and nearly frozen to death. That fire 🔥 hole was huge. Good thing Jason had you a rip roaring fire to dry off next to, other wise you would probably be missing a few fingers and or toes. My tip for winter hiking is always take a Tauntaun with you. "And you thought they smelled bad on the outside."
I thought everyone from Montana trained out in the cold?! Good winter tip! I'll look into it.
So very glad you are okay! Wow! That was a deep fire pit! Beautiful and cold country!
There was definitely a lot of snow up there! Thanks for watching!
Moving up to Montana in the beginning of June. I've really enjoyed watching through your videos, really thoughtfully edited and makes me look forward to some day soon hiking some of these trails.
Montana is an incredible place! You're going to be hiking in some amazing country!
Hello my friends, great adventure. You survived the water scare. Glad you were not alone. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.
Thank you for watching! It was a bit of a close call, now just a great story...
Falling through the ice is scary situation Travis. You were fortunate your friend could help you out and a fire was going. Speaking of fires, when I think of a fire pit that is not what comes to mind. Shivering just watching all that snow, especially since I just got back from a 3 day trip and the temps were in the mid-sixty's. A new drone addition - very nice. Great video Travis!
Maybe one day I'll get you out in the snow for a few days... Here we are walking 6 feet of snow and you're just cruising around the Smokies.😃 It was a bit of a scary moment going into the water. I think I could've got my self out, but I'm glad I had someone right there to help me.
I've never even seen snow like that. The fire pit was hilarious!! I'd love to experience a camping trip like that one.
Sorry you fell into the lake! That must have been scary!
That much snow surprised us! When I dug the fire pit initially, I never hit the ground so we just let the fire melt it down.
Be careful you dont get lost
Great video! Like the map in the beginning. I dont know how may times I've driven by there on I 90 looking at that basin. St Regis Lakes are nice little lakes too. Glad you survived the plunge. Hike On!
I am always the same way! Dropping on the Montana side of Lookout pass, those mountains look awfully inviting!
Nice video, Travis! Helluva snow pack this year, your area should have a strong spring run off. Get the growing season off to a good start.
Turning the calendar to April tomorrow, it's getting close.
We definitely found a couple places with a lot of snow!
that fire pit was so epic!! love love your trips...even when you fall in a lake:-}
Thank you! If you're going to fall in, it helps to have an epic fire!
I really like the feel of your videos keep exploring and doing your thing!
Thank you! And thanks for checking it out!
Another great video! Loved the dramatic editing about your dunk in the lake. Glad it turned out well.
If we didn't have that fire going the way it was, it would've been another story.. but we always have a fire going.😀
Well that was a burr-ful experience 😳🥶
Glad you got through it ok and safely back home.
Ha! Even though it was a little wet, it was still a great trip! Thanks for watching!
Great to see you back..hike on.
..one heck of a fire pit!
The fire pit saved the day!
Damn, I knew you guys got some good snow pack on the other side of 4th of July but that was pretty crazy to see. Glad you had a sufficient fire to dry off, I'd wager that plunge elevated your heart rate a bit! I'm looking forward to the Cabinets opening up, almost done replacing most of my gear. Looking forward to long days.
There was a ton of snow up there. It surprised me! I'm looking forward to getting into the Cabinets too. Going to be a bit before that happens though.
Glad you're okay man! Those situations are always crazy but yeah, looks like you had optimal conditions for aftermath - someone to help you out and a fire already going for you!
I got lucky on that one for sure!
What a great adventure with your dog. Scary stuff with the lake, glad it wasn't;t over your head and a good supply of firewood. I am looking at this route for a backcountry XC ski adventure.
That was a close one for sure! Not to plug my own videos, but if you check out our newer trip video from Copper Lake, a couple of our friends skied in to see us!
@@mountainwanderer great I’ll check it out. I’m headed there this weekend.
Pretty sweet area! Glad you were able to get dry.
It is a sweet area! Fairly popular in the summer, but nobody is camping up there in the winter!
Looks like a great place to head with the splitboard and a hot tent. Sorry you took the plunge. Your video of Hell Hole Lake was the reason I visited it a few years back. I’m a NewTuber but I’ve been a photographer and blogger for the last decade. Good stuff man! Check out my channel if you get the chance. Had a great year on trail! Ever need a partner this way hit me up!
Sorry I missed this comment. UA-cam decided I needed to review this comment... not sure why. Backcountry skiing is something that we have been talking about adding. Both places that we winter camped in would've been some epic backcountry stuff.
First lake we stayed at overnight without adult supervision. 1983, was 13 years old.
How awesome! It is a beautiful spot! Looking forward to going back up there without snow!
Enjoyed the video and especially the drone footage. Thankful you dodged the hypothermia bullet! Where was the burger and beer scene though 😉?
It was almost a serious situation, but we had an amazing fire! The beer and burgers would've been the same as the previous video so we gave you a shot of the outside this time.😀
The girls and I backpacked up there last August.
Right on! Was there any wood for a fire at the campsite?
@@mountainwanderer Plenty of wood when we were there. Didn’t look like anyone had stayed the night in a while. We had the lake to ourselves most of the weekend.
Travis, thanks for this video. I loved it! It was posted today, March 31st, but what day did you hike up to the lake?
I hiked up to the lake in July of 2008 and there were pockets of deep snow even at that time of year. I would sure love to get back out to God's Country this summer. Last time I was in Idaho was 2009. That is way too long to be away!
Tom
OK, I just noticed that you posted the dates at the end of the video, March 19th thru March 21st.
Yep, I always try to post the dates when we go so people can get an idea of what it might be like at that time of the season. We're looking forward to getting back up there in the summer and actually seeing where we camped.... or what we camped on!
Just discovered this lake from Alltrails. I HAVE to see this place this July or August. Any fees?
No fees here that I am aware of. I need to get back here in the summer myself!
Anyone know how Joey Coconato is doing nowadays?
I haven't heard from him
Your incident made me think of this video: ua-cam.com/video/wVDE8fXo040/v-deo.html
Glad you were ok. Funny how the worst experiences always end up being the most fun to share sometimes.
There is a lot of truth to that! My friends had not let me forget the incident!😃
Hi uncle Can you pet timber for me it’s takomah
You bet, Boss! I'll give him a couple!