I was going to watch this on a PC screen but within the first minute or two decided it deserved much better. Folks do yourselves a favor and watch her videos on a big screen! If you're impressed watching on a small screen you'll be blown away on a good sized TV screen. I lived in SoCal for almost 14 years and loved Catalina. You've reminded me how wonderful a place it is. Only 24 miles from the clutter and noise of L.A. For those that are not photographers or videographers you may not fully appreciate the level of work and skill it takes to produce something like this. There are lots of high dynamic range shots that are very, very difficult to pull off even with the best of equipment. The amount of time spent editing is way more than people realize. Producing videos of this quality takes considerable effort. CG you're doing a great job!
Two women with packs in hand/ Decided to hike Catalina land/ The trails were rough and high/ Silhouette mountains in the sky/ The sun melted into the sea/ Yellows, reds and purple majesty/ A camp fire flickering on site/ The moon burning in the night/ Another Cat adventure now done/ More to come beneath the sun/ Two women with packs in hand/ Decided to hike Catalina land/
You mesmorized me......I closed my eyes and got lost into the scenery. You definitely captured the "feeling" you get watching a California coastal sunset which cannot adequately be described. Loved the cactus...the birds...the sounds....the music...the bison...the campfires....the morning coffee ☕....your narration.....the views of and from the trail....and of course, as always, the the breakfast burrito and 🍔 lol. Thanks so much Cat!!!!!!!
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures .....oh I definitely did enjoy those selections...I just know they taste better on the trail or just after a hike too...I loved the entire video....it felt like I was there on the trip...i found a Vietnamese instant coffee...packets like TJs....with sugar and cream added already...but a bit rounder and bolder flavor...have to go get more cause it was so good I used it all...vinacafe brand ...very inexpensive for about 50 packets
Only you can film something and the pics at all the Splendor of the beauty of Santa Catalina Island it's so beautiful and you do it so well I remember going there was a kid and my grandparents as boat we would hit quite a few of the Channel Islands abalone my grandmother loved it are used to go pull it off the rocks funny what you remember after 50 years the sites you bring me bring back fond memories thank you sweetie love what you do love what you see and I love you you're a sweetheart keep them coming
Wonderful hiking video can see a lot of effort in the filming. Seems like a beautiful thru hike, the shot at 22:44 is really nice, I love that vibe so much it is what it means to have a hiking adventure
this is why i love California! we have rivers, lakes, mountains, forrests, deserts, beautiful coastline, we even have islands! you could spend a lifetime here an not see it all.
Great vid. When I saw it was over 30 minutes long I thought I wouldn't watch entirety. Imagine my surprise when it ended and I was wishing for more. Nicely done. Stunning views. Thanks.
Well Catherine your vista's are nothing but fantastic but still the lense will never capture what your eyes have seen. Catalina is gorgeous but I will always have the seirra's will always be my love. Thanks for letting me see what I always saw from the ocean. Love emerald bay, surprised you didn't see some wild boar..God bless you your friend Rick...
Hello Catherine, it's good to see the dynamic duo partner up again and take on the challenges of Catalina Island. That is such a beautiful area to be hiking in. Bison on Catalina Island, how neat is that !! Always, the very best of good things for you and Christine. 🤗
Again a great video, showing the trail on the map is a welcome addition. Captured 2 birds as well. Thanks for your efforts, improving every video ! Wish you a million subscribers 😄 Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Made this hike many times, as I lived in Belmont Shore area of Long Beach. Thanx for reminding me of such great times on the trails at Catalina. Loved to camp on the beach at Pardons Landing.
Dearest Catherine, Nice to see have got back in the game. I am always happy when you are hiking with a friend on these long hikes. I used to live up in Rancho Palo Verdes for a year. It was beautiful. It over looked Catalina and as any one who likes it out side, I spent most of the year sleeping out on my deck. It was an old apartment complex, well maintained. It was off on the point by itself. I enjoyed watching the fishing boats out there and the cargo ships coming and going. You could here the bell off the point faithful do its diligence. It was high enough to be above the world war ll planes that flew out there on weekends. I remember the first night I was out there and I heard the peacocks, I woke up and thought I was somewhere else.LOL There was the lady who would walk her goats on ropes like dogs down to the park to eat the good grass. Gee I look back and that was somewhere between the late 90 and early 2000s. Where does the time go in a single life. Life is the wisdom from what you do, or the leap of faiths your soul takes. MOST people are so busy making a living, they for get to live. People spend most of their time waiting. There was the military, I had a career, was married and raised 4 kids, then there was retirement and other qwest. Each 1 seems like a different life time now. Lucky my kids live close and I see them often. As you know i am out in the Arizona Territories, I like that its more romantic. There are the times we go on our soul searches or as the natives call vision qwests, maybe each sojourn a little further a little deeper. To the point there seems like there is no return. You go out for a week and come out somewhere else only to find you have been gone for a year and 1/2.. You would actually find it hard to believe how many people are out there beyond the next turn or just down the road. They just went for a hike and found another place and time to live in. I have found a few on the big hike. They just thru what they thought they would need on there back and never returned to the main stream and maybe all the better for not. Well my friend the hour is late and tomorrow my son is coming for breakfast and off to the gun show and then a little fishing. So in closing dear friend sleep well, be safe, ponder the steps you have already taken and the ones you are about to, with a nice STRONG CUP OF COFFEE, IT'S GOOD FOR THE MINOR ACHES. I heard somewhere and i dont remember where. A women is like a tea bag, you have no idea how strong she is, until she is in hot water.TILL the next time, Dutch
It is crazy how time flies. I for sure wish I would have discovered my live of backpacking earlier in my life, alas the time is now. :) Thank you for your story.
Magnificent trip! You captured the essence of the island beautifully. I was wondering how the bison ended up living there, cool! Going old school is always fun, you see things otherwise left behind 😉 Always ba great adventure Catherine ☺️🍅
☺ I thank you for the video. Really beautiful sights. Wonderful photography. I'm sure there was a lot of editing. Which you did excellent. Thank you for all the time you put into your videos..
Absolutely gorgeous, every shot was more beautiful than the last. Just incredible work... as always. When I was in the Navy thirty years ago I spent time training on San Clemente island. Being neighboring islands many of the views are very similar so your amazing video takes me right back to those days. Thank you for that.
Great video. I think you did a good job giving an overview of what the island and the trail looks like. I lived on the island in the early nineties and hiked and hunted all over it during that time. I’d like to add to your video for those inspired to do the trans Catalina trail that you went at probably the best time of the year. Summer months can be brutally hot on the island, and there are not a lot of fresh water sources most of the time. The trail is also very exposed and you are in the sun a lot. As far as buffalo go, they are big majestic creatures but give them a wide berth, especially if they have young. Oh and Catalina does have rattlesnakes and poison oak so best to stay on the trails.
Wow ,, what an amazing adventure!! Beautiful location ,, sunset images right from the start ,, so breathtaking ,, scenery throughout was spectacular.....always good to see you and Christine hiking together.......definitely an awesome ,, beautiful hike ......Always , Stay Safe and God Bless.......
I made the first of many sailing trips to Catalina 50 years ago. Your video is awesome. By the way Catalina is technically, not 26 miles. Thanks and keep them coming.
I’ve always heard it’s 26 miles across the sea. Not the size of the island. My first time on a sailboat was crossing to Catalina and I would do it many times after. I just love that little island.
What a unique backpacking trip! Ocean views, beach camping, picnic tables, and bison. You captured some great shots in this one. Also I noticed some new editing techniques. Great video!
Wow... that looks like a FANTASTIC locale for a multi-day hike! I think you're responsible for over half the items on my Hiking Destinations To-Do List now! :P Beautiful job capturing the experience for us too!
Catherine that was a great hike and beautifully presented. Our son wanted to take us there after he graduated and now I see why! Definitely added this to the list.
WOW Catalina .. great island.. i was there .. WOW you really get around. @17:32 "gettin spoiled" LOL you are seriously spoiled .. i love it.. i think i feel your freedom. awesome fire pit there too. Perfect hike on that island.. Wow that back side of the island (west? windward?) any surf-fishing there?? its crazing me. 6 awesome days..
Thank you! We were spoiled because we had bathrooms at every camp and also trash disposal. We never needed to carry our trash out. lol No digging cat holes either. 😂😂
As a CA girl this is totally on my list. This might just be the first thru hike I do! Another well done video. I always feel transported when watching your videos. The music, narration, photography are always top notch!
Great video! You went there during the best time of year. It's be nice if the Conservatory organization would get rid of all those power lines on the island. They're the only eye sore there.
As usual, thanks for the awesome video. I've been wanting to do this hike for a while. I've been on the island but never backpacking. Did you see any of the hundreds of feral cats? At night if you drive around a golf cart you will see them. A little tip, if you ever want to stay in a hotel on the island - don't. Instead rent a condo at Hamilton Cove. The prices are about the same as a hotel but you get all the luxuries of staying in a house and they even include golf carts with the rental.
Hi Rick! Thank you! Those might have been island foxes you saw at night. They are everywhere and they are small. The size of a house cat. When I first saw one, I thought it was a cat. Thanks for the tip!
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Catherine, these are actually cats - not foxes. If you take the road north of Avalon to Hamilton Cove they sit on the rocks and watch people drive by. It is kind of spooky. Can't wait to see your next video. I'm living vicariously through you since I'm stuck in the daily work grind for now.
Great video as usual. I was recently listening to David Paulides who talks about people who go missing in national parks and other wilderness, it was very intriguing. Have you heard of this guy and any of this stuff? He has books called Missing 411 I think and a UA-cam channel, I thought of you and your niece when I was listening to him
Another great video cat, thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing I lived at the harbor in long beach on a sailboat while going to dive school we did make it over to the Island only once wish I could’ve been over there more. 🔥🤠🔥ok Camping Russ out
Thank you so much!! There is potable water at every campsite except Parsons Landing where you can order bottled water to be delivered and stored in a locker along with firewood. Firewood can be ordered ahead of time for all the campsites except Blackjack for a fee of course. It was worth it to me. :)
Being an avid You Tube viewer and subscribed to over 300+ channels I seldom comment because I watch so many mostly in the evening in bed and just don't have time to comment all the time. I have commented a few times things in my heart about some videos so for me to continually comment on your videos is a very special compliment. I am enamored with the BEAUTY you are sharing. I have a coffee table book of our Nation's National Parks and right in the very front cover it shows the locations of all our National Parks. I immediately noticed that most of our Nation's National Parks are located in the Western and mid-western US. Having volunteered in many State Parks, I consider State and National Parks real treasures. You are very blessed to absorb yourself into these treasures. Your channel has quickly become my favorite! Thank you so much Catherine for sharing with all of us!
In the 1960's I spent many weekends at the Isthmus, my family had a boat, looks basically the same! Catalina is a beautiful place. The Channel Islands are a beautiful and remote, San Juan Island is a favorite of mine, have you backpacked those yet?
What an incredible creation this video is! Beautiful cinematography matched with perfect music selections. You have a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us. And I can't wait for Christine's too, because her gift is the philosophical storytelling she adds. You two make a formidable team.
We have reservations to do the trail in October. We will spend night 1 in Avalon at a hotel and our camping begins at Black Jack....we had things reserved and then had to redo it because we could not get a reservation at Parson’s Landing. Excited to do it...rewatching your video now. What site were you in at Parson’s Landing?--we have PL01.
Actually it was players Lasky Corporation don't let the 14 Buffalo in 1924 for a silent movie and Western but never became but you'd have to be my age to know about that we used to go 50 years ago and hunt wild boar on the island those were the days haven't been there in years but the picture is that Katherine is showing us are incredible so beautiful awesome site Ivan looks like it did 50 years ago few changes not many brings back some very great memories thank you Catherine only you can do it this way awesome
You have made so much hard work to create a great contents of hiking in the US, one day in the future, please come and hike with our elephants to jungle waterfall in Chiang Mai Thailand.
Very different kind of hike than what you normally do. I've never seen up close images of Catalina Island. I love that rocky cove on the west side with the crescent sandy beach. I could spend a couple days there. Your music choice was great - not like the electronic snap tracks that some people inappropriately choose for nature scenes. Beautiful log of your trip. Thank you.
Thank you so much Jack. I would have used more of the sounds of nature however I was trying my new mic for the first time. Unfortunately, many of the clips didn’t record audio since my mic was turned off, but still plugged into the camera. Live and learn. I do try and use calming and soothing music choices.
Used to anchor at Cat Harbor on the Pacific side at the Isthmus. Used to see those Bison come walking down the hill in a herd. There used to be a lot of wild boars on Catalina to keep the rattlesnake population in check. I remember that they had hunting trips for them back in the 70s. Yeah, rattlesnakes used to be a problem there. I haven't been there since the 80s, so not aware of the changes made. I know the Park service killed all the deer and Roosevelt Elk on Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands, I'm surprised they didn't kill off the Bison since they don't belong there either, but Catalina isn't part of Channel Islands NP. Sat at Cat Harbor once during a gale force storm. 20 foot breakers were coming into the harbor. Some guys tried to talk my dad into taking them off the Island as nothing was leaving, my dad told them that he'd do it, but it would cost $500 and that he doubted we'd make it. They said never mind. LOL Beautiful views, brought back memories.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Did you see any wild boar? I'd bet they hunted them out since their populations can get out of hand without hunting pressure.
Good use of hiking pole at the start. Are Leggings adequate attire for Bum Runs down steep hill sides, bet your glad they held together and you did not have to finish the trip “Bare Beamed and Butt Nagged”. Always like that line from Paint Your Wagon movie 🍿. Nice scenery on that last leg of the trip.
Dear Catherine, Hi, what a brilliant idea to hike Catalina Island, you're the boss. Did you know Jacques-Yves Cousteau (ocean explorer) inventor of the (SCUBA) (self contained underwater breathing apparatus), I think he called it an "aqualung", once said in Santa Monica, Ca. that his favorite place to dive, in all the places he dove around the world, was the back-side of Catalina Island, because of all the life there, ie: 400 lb black sea bass, 25 lb lobsters, green red purple abalones, etc. Unfortunately, after about 1973 it was all mostly gone. Today the waters around the island are a Preserve, as all of the coast of California should be as I see it, and the life is returning. That demonstrates my theory that if you leave the oceans alone the life will return fast. Also, can you please demonstrate on a video how you "fit" your backpack? I mean, your pack is full and must be heavy, but it looks so comfortable when you ware/walk with it. Happy Trails.
I did not know that about J. Cousteau. That’s awesome! I have had a couple of requests for a how I pack my backpack video, so I just might need to do that. :) Thank you!
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Hi Catherine, so cool to hear from you; happy you found my little memory/story interesting. I was mostly wondering how you "fit" it to your body? Are there some secrets that you use with the waistband, shoulder straps, and other harnesses to get it to "sit" so comfortably looking. The pack looks full and heavy but you walk like it weighs hardly nothing? Thank You, and most Happy Trails.
What sections did you have to do water carries more than normal of two liters, or were you able to get water at the campsites? Sounds like you took 6 days to do the hike. Some of my fondest memories were a 10.8 mile race that followed the way you went up out of Avalon and came down past the campground in Hermit Gulch...I ran it 2 or 3 times years ago. My hubby and I also ran the Catalina Marathon from a Two Harbors to Avalon......I actually came home with a trophy for placing in my age group. When I raced the 10.8 miler, my hubby loved to run the 5k and would race our youngest son in it.....,we did race the 10k one year, but I did not like that course. We will have to go over and do the trail😀❤️
That’s awesome Cherie. We carried a couple liters between camps. Water was available at camp except for Parsons Landing. You can order bottled water to be delivered to that camp from the Two Harbors visitor center.
Great job on the video! I loved all the peaceful shots you got of the trail! I think we were there close to the same time (I was there Feb 29-March 4th) and I give you massive props for making it up that steep section between Two Harbors and Parsons with your backpack. We used a gear haul service and had only day packs and that section was still super tough. I have a video coming of the trail soon as well but I just stumbled on this and wanted to tell how good it was.
Thank you so much! You do great work as well. The TCT is definitely a butt kicker! lol I’m looking forward to checking out your video! Thanks again for the kind feedback.
Pretty nice! Just got a 4K laptop to edit content on, and this was the first thing I found to truly indulge! (Probably fix the shutter speed/frame rate for your slo mo bits tho, unless the choppy style is what you're going for, lol)
We've been looking into doing this trail and this just sealed the deal. Looks epic! My fiance is trying to talk me into doing it all in one day or two days. We'll see about that! =P
Great Video, Catherine. Really professionally done editing, narrations, soundtrack overlays, pace, the whole thing. Nice work. And the trip looked like it was awesome.
Catherine, new subscriber here. I must say that I am envious. You definitely are a pro at YouTubing. I too have a channel. But I have a lot to learn. I do appreciate your vlogs and videos. Also, I just bought a truck camper and put it on my Toyota Tundra.. I don't live in it like you but it is a great oasis when I get off the trail. Look forward to your next one.
Grew up over looking Catalina Island... made many trips there over the years... Hiked across the island only once... was always ready to say " we didn't see the 30 "No Tresspassing" signs... Wrigley family(gum and Chicago Cubs owner) owned pretty much everything but Avalon, I think... Thank you so much.... brought me back to my childhood... Hope to do this hike in the near future!!!
I was going to watch this on a PC screen but within the first minute or two decided it deserved much better. Folks do yourselves a favor and watch her videos on a big screen! If you're impressed watching on a small screen you'll be blown away on a good sized TV screen.
I lived in SoCal for almost 14 years and loved Catalina. You've reminded me how wonderful a place it is. Only 24 miles from the clutter and noise of L.A.
For those that are not photographers or videographers you may not fully appreciate the level of work and skill it takes to produce something like this. There are lots of high dynamic range shots that are very, very difficult to pull off even with the best of equipment. The amount of time spent editing is way more than people realize. Producing videos of this quality takes considerable effort. CG you're doing a great job!
Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind feedback and your support.
You're right it is better watching it in a big screen
I watch all her videos on the big screen. She has a photographic eye and it's worth it!
Very well said.
Oh I love it! I can't wait to see what my video ends up being like. LOL
😂😂😂 Well, you have a lot going on. I’m excited to see yours, as well.
I'll be waiting! 😀
Hello Christine, I'm sure that your video will be another award winner. I am anxious to see it. All the best to you. 🤗
Two women with packs in hand/
Decided to hike Catalina land/
The trails were rough and high/
Silhouette mountains in the sky/
The sun melted into the sea/
Yellows, reds and purple majesty/
A camp fire flickering on site/
The moon burning in the night/
Another Cat adventure now done/
More to come beneath the sun/
Two women with packs in hand/
Decided to hike Catalina land/
Love it!!!
You mesmorized me......I closed my eyes and got lost into the scenery. You definitely captured the "feeling" you get watching a California coastal sunset which cannot adequately be described. Loved the cactus...the birds...the sounds....the music...the bison...the campfires....the morning coffee ☕....your narration.....the views of and from the trail....and of course, as always, the the breakfast burrito and 🍔 lol. Thanks so much Cat!!!!!!!
Thank you so much Mike. New you would enjoy the food selections and coffee. 😂😂😂
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures .....oh I definitely did enjoy those selections...I just know they taste better on the trail or just after a hike too...I loved the entire video....it felt like I was there on the trip...i found a Vietnamese instant coffee...packets like TJs....with sugar and cream added already...but a bit rounder and bolder flavor...have to go get more cause it was so good I used it all...vinacafe brand ...very inexpensive for about 50 packets
Only you can film something and the pics at all the Splendor of the beauty of Santa Catalina Island it's so beautiful and you do it so well I remember going there was a kid and my grandparents as boat we would hit quite a few of the Channel Islands abalone my grandmother loved it are used to go pull it off the rocks funny what you remember after 50 years the sites you bring me bring back fond memories thank you sweetie love what you do love what you see and I love you you're a sweetheart keep them coming
Thank you Billy!
as always - beautiful photography and beautiful music. you do a magnificent job. thanks.
I’ve completed this trail and its a must. I promise you the trail will not disappoint.
Wonderful hiking video can see a lot of effort in the filming. Seems like a beautiful thru hike, the shot at 22:44 is really nice, I love that vibe so much it is what it means to have a hiking adventure
Thank you Josh!
this is why i love California! we have rivers, lakes, mountains, forrests, deserts, beautiful coastline, we even have islands! you could spend a lifetime here an not see it all.
Catalina is a special place. Thanks for sharing!
Great vid. When I saw it was over 30 minutes long I thought I wouldn't watch entirety. Imagine my surprise when it ended and I was wishing for more. Nicely done. Stunning views. Thanks.
That’s fantastic to hear Jayne. Thank you!
At the end of the trip a hamburger .. wow all some. . Great trip ... Looking forward next adventure..
I love ocean 🌊 and mountains 🏔 and can never decide which one the most... here you don’t have to. Stunning ocean photography.
Well Catherine your vista's are nothing but fantastic but still the lense will never capture what your eyes have seen. Catalina is gorgeous but I will always have the seirra's will always be my love. Thanks for letting me see what I always saw from the ocean. Love emerald bay, surprised you didn't see some wild boar..God bless you your friend Rick...
Thank you. No, the camera can never fully do justice to what the eye sees.
Simply beautiful ... the photography, the music and the storytelling. Thank you.
Thank you so much Jon!
Hello Catherine, it's good to see the dynamic duo partner up again and take on the challenges of Catalina Island. That is such a beautiful area to be hiking in. Bison on Catalina Island, how neat is that !! Always, the very best of good things for you and Christine.
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Again a great video, showing the trail on the map is a welcome addition. Captured 2 birds as well.
Thanks for your efforts, improving every video ! Wish you a million subscribers 😄
Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Thank you so much!
Made this hike many times, as I lived in Belmont Shore area of Long Beach. Thanx for reminding me of such great times on the trails at Catalina. Loved to camp on the beach at Pardons Landing.
Dearest Catherine, Nice to see have got back in the game. I am always happy when you are hiking with a friend on these long hikes. I used to live up in Rancho Palo Verdes for a year. It was beautiful. It over looked Catalina and as any one who likes it out side, I spent most of the year sleeping out on my deck. It was an old apartment complex, well maintained. It was off on the point by itself. I enjoyed watching the fishing boats out there and the cargo ships coming and going. You could here the bell off the point faithful do its diligence. It was high enough to be above the world war ll planes that flew out there on weekends. I remember the first night I was out there and I heard the peacocks, I woke up and thought I was somewhere else.LOL There was the lady who would walk her goats on ropes like dogs down to the park to eat the good grass. Gee I look back and that was somewhere between the late 90 and early 2000s. Where does the time go in a single life. Life is the wisdom from what you do, or the leap of faiths your soul takes. MOST people are so busy making a living, they for get to live. People spend most of their time waiting. There was the military, I had a career, was married and raised 4 kids, then there was retirement and other qwest. Each 1 seems like a different life time now. Lucky my kids live close and I see them often. As you know i am out in the Arizona Territories, I like that its more romantic. There are the times we go on our soul searches or as the natives call vision qwests, maybe each sojourn a little further a little deeper. To the point there seems like there is no return. You go out for a week and come out somewhere else only to find you have been gone for a year and 1/2.. You would actually find it hard to believe how many people are out there beyond the next turn or just down the road. They just went for a hike and found another place and time to live in. I have found a few on the big hike. They just thru what they thought they would need on there back and never returned to the main stream and maybe all the better for not. Well my friend the hour is late and tomorrow my son is coming for breakfast and off to the gun show and then a little fishing. So in closing dear friend sleep well, be safe, ponder the steps you have already taken and the ones you are about to, with a nice STRONG CUP OF COFFEE, IT'S GOOD FOR THE MINOR ACHES. I heard somewhere and i dont remember where. A women is like a tea bag, you have no idea how strong she is, until she is in hot water.TILL the next time, Dutch
It is crazy how time flies. I for sure wish I would have discovered my live of backpacking earlier in my life, alas the time is now. :) Thank you for your story.
I didn't want this video to end!! I guess in a way it hasn't as I'll just go watch Christene's video when it posts.
You did a great job on this video with photography and music and of course your hiking was spectacular.
Thank you Romeo!
Only seen Catalina in movies. Thank you for taking me along with you. Never imagined bison on the island. Glad you did not take the Minnow.
Absolutely awesome thank you for another great video they just keep on getting better🤓
Thank you Keith!
Magnificent trip! You captured the essence of the island beautifully. I was wondering how the bison ended up living there, cool! Going old school is always fun, you see things otherwise left behind 😉 Always ba great adventure Catherine ☺️🍅
Thank you Gilbert!
What a trip Catherine, beautiful.
Thank you!!!
Beautiful video Cat, great filming!
Thank you Jarl!!! Hope all is great!
☺ I thank you for the video. Really beautiful sights. Wonderful photography. I'm sure there was a lot of editing. Which you did excellent. Thank you for all the time you put into your videos..
Thank you so much! 🙏🙏
Some of the views were surreal; and I’ve sailed to the island many times. Going for my first pack there soon. Awsome vid!
Thank you 🙏! Have a great trip!
Gorgeous scenery, of a different kind than what I'm used to.
Hey Marty. Winters in So Cal are much different than winters in Canada. Hope things start warming up for you.
What an amazing and beautiful sunset!.
Absolutely gorgeous, every shot was more beautiful than the last. Just incredible work... as always. When I was in the Navy thirty years ago I spent time training on San Clemente island. Being neighboring islands many of the views are very similar so your amazing video takes me right back to those days. Thank you for that.
Thank you Dan! Also, thank you for your service!
Beautiful
Thanks for taking us along Catherine. I never knew this trail existed. Added to my ever expanding list of "to do" hikes. Cheers from Tennessee...R.
You two had a great trip. I really need to do this trail sometime. Maybe this fall.
For sure!! Do it! Definitely in the cooler months as it’s very exposed.
You live the life! I so needed this relaxing video. 🙏 ❤
Very nice as always Katherine very nice there thanks for sharing I am back too work light duty
Great video. I think you did a good job giving an overview of what the island and the trail looks like. I lived on the island in the early nineties and hiked and hunted all over it during that time. I’d like to add to your video for those inspired to do the trans Catalina trail that you went at probably the best time of the year. Summer months can be brutally hot on the island, and there are not a lot of fresh water sources most of the time. The trail is also very exposed and you are in the sun a lot. As far as buffalo go, they are big majestic creatures but give them a wide berth, especially if they have young. Oh and Catalina does have rattlesnakes and poison oak so best to stay on the trails.
Thank you so much! Yes...you are correct. Very good info. :)
What a beautiful place to go backpacking!
Wow ,, what an amazing adventure!! Beautiful location ,, sunset images right from the start ,, so breathtaking ,, scenery throughout was spectacular.....always good to see you and Christine hiking together.......definitely an awesome ,, beautiful hike ......Always , Stay Safe and God Bless.......
Thank you so much!
I made the first of many sailing trips to Catalina 50 years ago. Your video is awesome. By the way Catalina is technically, not 26 miles. Thanks and keep them coming.
I’ve always heard it’s 26 miles across the sea. Not the size of the island. My first time on a sailboat was crossing to Catalina and I would do it many times after. I just love that little island.
Yes, the song says it's 26 miles across the sea, but it isn't really. It is still a treasure! Are you going to hike any of the other Channel islands?
What a unique backpacking trip! Ocean views, beach camping, picnic tables, and bison. You captured some great shots in this one. Also I noticed some new editing techniques. Great video!
Thank you Bryan. We were spoiled with picnic tables, trash and bathrooms at every campsite. lol
I'm so glad you did this hike! I've been wanting to take my daughter on this and loved watching a preview of it in 4K.
Thank you 🙏!
WOW! Your footage of this trip was breathtaking so it must have been heaven for you. Thank you so much for sharing this hike.
It was heaven.
Love your videos! Southern Cal, Monterey, Big Sur, and all. Have you explored Point Reyes? Keep em coming. Peace and Happy Trails!
Thanks!
Wow... that looks like a FANTASTIC locale for a multi-day hike! I think you're responsible for over half the items on my Hiking Destinations To-Do List now! :P Beautiful job capturing the experience for us too!
Thank you!! ❤️
Catherine that was a great hike and beautifully presented. Our son wanted to take us there after he graduated and now I see why! Definitely added this to the list.
Beautiful scenery. Had no idea there were bison on the island. Awesome trip!
One of my favorite trails.
Well done!💪🏼
That little oak valley at 10:40 right before the big climb is just magic!
Beautiful!
WOW Catalina .. great island.. i was there .. WOW you really get around. @17:32 "gettin spoiled" LOL you are seriously spoiled .. i love it.. i think i feel your freedom. awesome fire pit there too. Perfect hike on that island.. Wow that back side of the island (west? windward?) any surf-fishing there?? its crazing me. 6 awesome days..
Thank you! We were spoiled because we had bathrooms at every camp and also trash disposal. We never needed to carry our trash out. lol No digging cat holes either. 😂😂
Beautiful trip.
I so what to hike that one.
Thank you!
Great video! I may have to make reservations for the fall
As a CA girl this is totally on my list. This might just be the first thru hike I do! Another well done video. I always feel transported when watching your videos. The music, narration, photography are always top notch!
Thank you so much Monica!
I really like Cat's musical choices, too...and the rest speaks for itself!
Well done! Side note: I don't understand the people who give these videos a thumbs down.
Thank you! I’m not sure about that either. I have all positive comments, too.
Very good video. Thank you
Thank you!
Well done! What an amazing place.
Great video! You went there during the best time of year. It's be nice if the Conservatory organization would get rid of all those power lines on the island. They're the only eye sore there.
Beautiful documentary! Had no idea!
Very nice! The lav mic sounds great!
Good to hear! Thank you!
Never knew that Catalina Island was that big or that wild, Bison! The wildflowers and ocean views were lovely. 🙏👏
Theresa Joyce and there are rattlesnakes.
As usual, thanks for the awesome video. I've been wanting to do this hike for a while. I've been on the island but never backpacking. Did you see any of the hundreds of feral cats? At night if you drive around a golf cart you will see them. A little tip, if you ever want to stay in a hotel on the island - don't. Instead rent a condo at Hamilton Cove. The prices are about the same as a hotel but you get all the luxuries of staying in a house and they even include golf carts with the rental.
Hi Rick! Thank you! Those might have been island foxes you saw at night. They are everywhere and they are small. The size of a house cat. When I first saw one, I thought it was a cat. Thanks for the tip!
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Catherine, these are actually cats - not foxes. If you take the road north of Avalon to Hamilton Cove they sit on the rocks and watch people drive by. It is kind of spooky. Can't wait to see your next video. I'm living vicariously through you since I'm stuck in the daily work grind for now.
I’m going this year! 🎉
Loved the video! It just looked beautiful.
Thank you Angela!!!
Awesome!
Great video as usual. I was recently listening to David Paulides who talks about people who go missing in national parks and other wilderness, it was very intriguing. Have you heard of this guy and any of this stuff? He has books called Missing 411 I think and a UA-cam channel, I thought of you and your niece when I was listening to him
Another great video cat, thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing I lived at the harbor in long beach on a sailboat while going to dive school we did make it over to the Island only once wish I could’ve been over there more. 🔥🤠🔥ok Camping Russ out
Thank you Russ!!
Wow! Quite possibly your best video ever! BTW, how did you get water and wood?
Thank you so much!! There is potable water at every campsite except Parsons Landing where you can order bottled water to be delivered and stored in a locker along with firewood. Firewood can be ordered ahead of time for all the campsites except Blackjack for a fee of course. It was worth it to me. :)
Being an avid You Tube viewer and subscribed to over 300+ channels I seldom comment because I watch so many mostly in the evening in bed and just don't have time to comment all the time. I have commented a few times things in my heart about some videos so for me to continually comment on your videos is a very special compliment. I am enamored with the BEAUTY you are sharing. I have a coffee table book of our Nation's National Parks and right in the very front cover it shows the locations of all our National Parks. I immediately noticed that most of our Nation's National Parks are located in the Western and mid-western US. Having volunteered in many State Parks, I consider State and National Parks real treasures. You are very blessed to absorb yourself into these treasures. Your channel has quickly become my favorite! Thank you so much Catherine for sharing with all of us!
1st! A couple of beautiful girls walking beautiful trails.......
In the 1960's I spent many weekends at the Isthmus, my family had a boat, looks basically the same! Catalina is a beautiful place. The Channel Islands are a beautiful and remote, San Juan Island is a favorite of mine, have you backpacked those yet?
No, I haven’t, but I’m interested. :)
What an incredible creation this video is! Beautiful cinematography matched with perfect music selections. You have a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us. And I can't wait for Christine's too, because her gift is the philosophical storytelling she adds. You two make a formidable team.
Thank you so much Kim! ❤️
So Awesome Cat, after a long day of work, coming home and decompressing with your video, life is good!
Thank you Cat.
We have reservations to do the trail in October. We will spend night 1 in Avalon at a hotel and our camping begins at Black Jack....we had things reserved and then had to redo it because we could not get a reservation at Parson’s Landing. Excited to do it...rewatching your video now. What site were you in at Parson’s Landing?--we have PL01.
It’s for sure a different kind of hike, but I loved this trip! October is a great time to do it.
Looks like a great hike! I’ve been wanting to do it, but just haven’t got it scheduled yet. This will help push me.
Actually it was players Lasky Corporation don't let the 14 Buffalo in 1924 for a silent movie and Western but never became but you'd have to be my age to know about that we used to go 50 years ago and hunt wild boar on the island those were the days haven't been there in years but the picture is that Katherine is showing us are incredible so beautiful awesome site Ivan looks like it did 50 years ago few changes not many brings back some very great memories thank you Catherine only you can do it this way awesome
Such a beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing your experience with us
You have made so much hard work to create a great contents of hiking in the US, one day in the future, please come and hike with our elephants to jungle waterfall in Chiang Mai Thailand.
Thank you. That would be amazing!
I'm new to your channel but now a fan. I'm curious, what editing software do you use? Your cinematography is fantastic.
Thank you so much! I use Adobe Premier.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Regular Premier or Pro? If it's regular then I'm really impressed
Very different kind of hike than what you normally do. I've never seen up close images of Catalina Island. I love that rocky cove on the west side with the crescent sandy beach. I could spend a couple days there. Your music choice was great - not like the electronic snap tracks that some people inappropriately choose for nature scenes. Beautiful log of your trip. Thank you.
Thank you so much Jack. I would have used more of the sounds of nature however I was trying my new mic for the first time. Unfortunately, many of the clips didn’t record audio since my mic was turned off, but still plugged into the camera. Live and learn. I do try and use calming and soothing music choices.
Used to anchor at Cat Harbor on the Pacific side at the Isthmus. Used to see those Bison come walking down the hill in a herd. There used to be a lot of wild boars on Catalina to keep the rattlesnake population in check. I remember that they had hunting trips for them back in the 70s. Yeah, rattlesnakes used to be a problem there. I haven't been there since the 80s, so not aware of the changes made. I know the Park service killed all the deer and Roosevelt Elk on Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands, I'm surprised they didn't kill off the Bison since they don't belong there either, but Catalina isn't part of Channel Islands NP.
Sat at Cat Harbor once during a gale force storm. 20 foot breakers were coming into the harbor. Some guys tried to talk my dad into taking them off the Island as nothing was leaving, my dad told them that he'd do it, but it would cost $500 and that he doubted we'd make it. They said never mind. LOL
Beautiful views, brought back memories.
My niece encountered a rattlesnake on this trip! Scary!
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Did you see any wild boar? I'd bet they hunted them out since their populations can get out of hand without hunting pressure.
Your gear list is very helpful, thank you. Great hike
Good use of hiking pole at the start. Are Leggings adequate attire for Bum Runs down steep hill sides, bet your glad they held together and you did not have to finish the trip “Bare Beamed and Butt Nagged”. Always like that line from Paint Your Wagon movie 🍿. Nice scenery on that last leg of the trip.
😂😂😂 I would have been wearing my long johns the rest of the trip. lol
Dear Catherine, Hi, what a brilliant idea to hike Catalina Island, you're the boss. Did you know Jacques-Yves Cousteau (ocean explorer) inventor of the (SCUBA) (self contained underwater breathing apparatus), I think he called it an "aqualung", once said in Santa Monica, Ca. that his favorite place to dive, in all the places he dove around the world, was the back-side of Catalina Island, because of all the life there, ie: 400 lb black sea bass, 25 lb lobsters, green red purple abalones, etc. Unfortunately, after about 1973 it was all mostly gone. Today the waters around the island are a Preserve, as all of the coast of California should be as I see it, and the life is returning. That demonstrates my theory that if you leave the oceans alone the life will return fast. Also, can you please demonstrate on a video how you "fit" your backpack? I mean, your pack is full and must be heavy, but it looks so comfortable when you ware/walk with it. Happy Trails.
I did not know that about J. Cousteau. That’s awesome! I have had a couple of requests for a how I pack my backpack video, so I just might need to do that. :) Thank you!
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Hi Catherine, so cool to hear from you; happy you found my little memory/story interesting. I was mostly wondering how you "fit" it to your body? Are there some secrets that you use with the waistband, shoulder straps, and other harnesses to get it to "sit" so comfortably looking. The pack looks full and heavy but you walk like it weighs hardly nothing? Thank You, and most Happy Trails.
Fat is Lovely...ALL MINE 😍
Stunning. That’ll be in my head all week.
I have heard that cow/bison patties are good fuel in a fire.
We did see a group using them.
What sections did you have to do water carries more than normal of two liters, or were you able to get water at the campsites? Sounds like you took 6 days to do the hike. Some of my fondest memories were a 10.8 mile race that followed the way you went up out of Avalon and came down past the campground in Hermit Gulch...I ran it 2 or 3 times years ago. My hubby and I also ran the Catalina Marathon from a Two Harbors to Avalon......I actually came home with a trophy for placing in my age group. When I raced the 10.8 miler, my hubby loved to run the 5k and would race our youngest son in it.....,we did race the 10k one year, but I did not like that course. We will have to go over and do the trail😀❤️
That’s awesome Cherie. We carried a couple liters between camps. Water was available at camp except for Parsons Landing. You can order bottled water to be delivered to that camp from the Two Harbors visitor center.
Great job on the video! I loved all the peaceful shots you got of the trail! I think we were there close to the same time (I was there Feb 29-March 4th) and I give you massive props for making it up that steep section between Two Harbors and Parsons with your backpack. We used a gear haul service and had only day packs and that section was still super tough. I have a video coming of the trail soon as well but I just stumbled on this and wanted to tell how good it was.
Thank you so much! You do great work as well. The TCT is definitely a butt kicker! lol I’m looking forward to checking out your video! Thanks again for the kind feedback.
Pretty nice! Just got a 4K laptop to edit content on, and this was the first thing I found to truly indulge!
(Probably fix the shutter speed/frame rate for your slo mo bits tho, unless the choppy style is what you're going for, lol)
Why were there bear boxes on the beach? Nice video and calming music!
They are fox boxes to keep the large population of island foxes from getting into your food. :) Thank you!
Beautiful video! Have been to Catalina but would love to see it the way you did! Can only imagine how beautiful it was in person! Thanks for sharing!
I was wondering how the bison got there. Really enjoy your videos and with your choice of background music makes them rock!
Dan In the video she stated that they were brought there many years ago for a movie part....😊
Thank you so much!
Loved it Catherine! Can’t wait to see Christine’s video 🤗
We've been looking into doing this trail and this just sealed the deal. Looks epic! My fiance is trying to talk me into doing it all in one day or two days. We'll see about that! =P
Take a little more time. It’s a tough trail and will be more enjoyable with a bit more time. :)
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Thanks for the tip! I'm sure we'll find some compromise on the timing. Either way, it will be wonderful.
Great Video, Catherine. Really professionally done editing, narrations, soundtrack overlays, pace, the whole thing. Nice work. And the trip looked like it was awesome.
StereoSpace thank you so much! I appreciate the kind feedback.
Just Beautiful !! I'm outta breath just watching ya'll climb...
Catherine, new subscriber here. I must say that I am envious. You definitely are a pro at YouTubing. I too have a channel. But I have a lot to learn. I do appreciate your vlogs and videos. Also, I just bought a truck camper and put it on my Toyota Tundra.. I don't live in it like you but it is a great oasis when I get off the trail. Look forward to your next one.
Wonderful...been thinking about this hike for awhile. So this helps a great deal. How was water availability?
There is water at all the camps except Parsons Landing. You can pre order bottled water to be left in a locker at Parsons.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Thank you...keep hiking and posting and stay safe.
Grew up over looking Catalina Island... made many trips there over the years... Hiked across the island only once... was always ready to say " we didn't see the 30 "No Tresspassing" signs... Wrigley family(gum and Chicago Cubs owner) owned pretty much everything but Avalon, I think... Thank you so much.... brought me back to my childhood... Hope to do this hike in the near future!!!