Thanks Chad! It's fun when I can get real life and Google Earth to align, at least enough. I need to get back to this place and run more of the trails. I *should* just run the 100 I was volunteering at, but the race intimidates me.
I knew about Orcas Island because of a swim run i wanted to do there. Then i discovered this company who does these fast packing trips there and is also somewhere near there, but on the canada side. I didn't know they had a 100-mile race, and now that im into ultra, this is what i think I'll do! Great views, Wes!
The Orcas Island 100 is a toughie! the company behind is awesome and responsible for some of the most popular races in the Pacific Northwest. www.rainshadowrunning.com
I hope you are able to. The whole thing is epic, as you have to take a ferry to the island. There's an awesome retreat not far from the State Park where we like to stay, called Doe Bay.
I was sweeping the course and you passed by us with a couple of dragons we missed. I thought you looked so familiar . . . I have watched all your ultra videos! I wish I had introduced myself before we took off to sweep. I'm pretty sure my daughter a d husband kept you guys company for a bit.
Nice to meet you retroactively! It was a great time volunteering at that aid station, thank you for sweeping! And thank you for watching my channel. I hope we’ll meet again at another event.
This one was relatively simple and went together quick. They’re not all so fast to finish. I used to edit professionally, a job I sometimes miss, and this channel gives me a chance to keep the creativity alive and my editing skills ok.
My friend Dave who has run it says: Orcas 100, I would plan on the feet getting really wet. There are small bridge crossings. Some years, if it has been raining a lot, the water is flowing over the bridge, so you are essentially crossing a creek and getting your feet soaked. Also, there have been times where the upper elevations are snow/slush, so feet get very wet. Remember, it’s the PNW in FEBRUARY!
Wow! That transition from Google Earth to the lake front view was slick! Truly a beautiful area!
Thanks Chad! It's fun when I can get real life and Google Earth to align, at least enough. I need to get back to this place and run more of the trails. I *should* just run the 100 I was volunteering at, but the race intimidates me.
Always Live the Dream 👍😎🥇
I so love those Orcas Island trails!
It is a beautiful place!
I got to live on Orcas Island for a year in 2012. Such a neat experience!
Must have been amazing to live on island! I’ve only visited a handful of times.
I knew about Orcas Island because of a swim run i wanted to do there. Then i discovered this company who does these fast packing trips there and is also somewhere near there, but on the canada side. I didn't know they had a 100-mile race, and now that im into ultra, this is what i think I'll do! Great views, Wes!
The Orcas Island 100 is a toughie! the company behind is awesome and responsible for some of the most popular races in the Pacific Northwest. www.rainshadowrunning.com
I went to summer camp on Orcas (West Sound) in the late 90's. Truly is an amazing place.
There's a special energy on the island!
Thanks Wes!
Thanks for watching!
Lovely scenery Wes. Great filming. Wel done hope you are well 👍🏃🏻♂️🌲💪🙏
Thanks for watching, David, I was thrilled by how beautiful that trail was.
Nice job! And a very beautiful Place to run! 👏👏
I look forward to returning and running more.
@@wplate yeah, Great choice!! 🤟💪
Beautiful! I hope to run there in my next life. lol
I hope you are able to. The whole thing is epic, as you have to take a ferry to the island. There's an awesome retreat not far from the State Park where we like to stay, called Doe Bay.
What beautiful scenery! Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Wes!
Thanks for coming along Dan!
I was sweeping the course and you passed by us with a couple of dragons we missed. I thought you looked so familiar . . . I have watched all your ultra videos! I wish I had introduced myself before we took off to sweep. I'm pretty sure my daughter a d husband kept you guys company for a bit.
Nice to meet you retroactively! It was a great time volunteering at that aid station, thank you for sweeping! And thank you for watching my channel. I hope we’ll meet again at another event.
I'm editing a video of a race I did 1.5 years ago today. I don't know how you put these out so fast, lol. That's the most impressive part.
This one was relatively simple and went together quick. They’re not all so fast to finish. I used to edit professionally, a job I sometimes miss, and this channel gives me a chance to keep the creativity alive and my editing skills ok.
The PNW is amazing isn't it? Thanks for sharing.
I don’t spend much time so close to the water, I’m always so impressed with the beauty. Good job nature!
your videos are great, with all the different places you run. The terrain and scenery is so different from here in MI.
I love it when I'm able to share a running experience here, I'm glad you enjoy watching them!
I know there might be lots of mud and wet trails there, but are there any actually creek crossings in the orca 100 or do they all have bridges?
My friend Dave who has run it says:
Orcas 100, I would plan on the feet getting really wet. There are small bridge crossings. Some years, if it has been raining a lot, the water is flowing over the bridge, so you are essentially crossing a creek and getting your feet soaked. Also, there have been times where the upper elevations are snow/slush, so feet get very wet. Remember, it’s the PNW in FEBRUARY!
Love it, hope your doing good man. Much ❤️
Ankle is finally healing up pretty good. Back on it!
Glad to hear your ankle is feeling better! Be gentle as it strengthens. 🙌🏼
@@wplate yeah I goofed that real quick on a 13 miler 😄