TODAY was one of my most favorite days out on the Wonderland Trail. Watch this video to see why. Those views we saw and the people we met along the way!! Also, any guesses on the album cover we were trying to re-create here at the Indian Bar Group Shelter? Take a look at the video's thumbnail and tell me in the comments below if you think you know.
So glad it cleared up for you all! Indian Bar and that stretch of trail is the highlight of Wonderland Trail IMHO. However, with the sun comes the biting flies. In 2018 it was also the worst spot on the trail for that, but WELL worth it! Just amazing views with all the waterfalls. It almost seems fake, like some other planet in a Sci-Fi film...
I didn't really encounter any biting flies until the last day on trail when we left White River Campground and headed up towards Sunrise. The flies in that section had a heyday with me.
Whenever I watch your trail videos like this I always breath a sigh of ‘aww, that was fantasticly beautiful!’ and ‘ooooo, I wanna go!!!!!’ So glad the sun came out for you and that you all had a great time! Some day I’d love to do this. XOXO from Olympia.
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying this one. This was definitely a trip of a lifetime. There's only one more vlog in the series, which is coming out in a couple of days.
I think you have to have them in a place like Mount Rainier National Park. There's just so many people and it's the best way to manage all of the poop coming into the park. What's interesting is when I did my recent section hike along the PCT, Section K in Washington from Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass, I was able to use a privy everywhere I camped. Talk about great planning and LUCK!
A good friend rode the Wonderland Trail with his mom, so many years ago when horses were allowed in the park. Wonderful memories! I would have gladly sold my brother to do that!
Whoah! That would have been so cool to see horses out on rail. I've seen them in various parts of the PCT and evrytime, all I can think is, "Man, I wish they'd pick me up so I wouldn't have to carry my own stuff up this mountain." Hahahaha!!
Awesome! I love your videos and that you have such a great attitude for living life! You have proven that one does not need to survive on expensive trail food but can make great food from the shelves of Walmart. Now, I think I will go and doctor up a chili Ramen....you made me hungry! LOL!
Thanks for watching and glad you're enjoying my videos. They're a lot of fun to make. Trust me, editing my videos often makes me really hungry. Hahaha!!
I started backpacking this year so for my first trip I wanted to stay low mileage… I did summerland > Indian bar > summerland > back to th. Hiking through the panhandle gap on the 3rd day after it being COMPLETELY socked in on the 2nd day will forever be one of my favorite experiences. Loved reliving that in this video. So beautiful!!
I absolutely loved this area. I had only heard about it and had never seen it, neither in photos or in-person before our trip. Glad I got to see and experience this place with my own eyes for the first time because it was quite magical. I loved how otherworldly it looked. Reminded me a lot of the Sierra.
It was so crazy because the day before conditions were so bad and there was still enough snow to have us CONSTANTLY checking gps to make sure we were still on trail… so to hike through it totally clear the next day was almost mind blowing! Like… you’re telling me I was in this exact same place yesterday and had no clue this was what was around me?! Awe-inspiring! Thanks for sharing your trip. I’d love to do the whole thing one day
Okay so I’m watching this to motivate myself to go for it and try a full circuit this summer but I just had to comment and say that I fell on LITERALLY THE EXACT SAME SPOT that you were talking about in this video on a day hike to panhandle last summer and I was laughing so hard when that part of the vid came up because …. Same 😅😅 also love your vids!!!
The amount of hikers at a campsite along The Wonderland Trail depend on each group's size. Our group was a party of 4 with four tents so we were pretty cozy with each other at the campsites.If you don't want to be close to the people in your group when hiking The Wonderland, either hike with a smaller group or share tents.
TODAY was one of my most favorite days out on the Wonderland Trail. Watch this video to see why. Those views we saw and the people we met along the way!!
Also, any guesses on the album cover we were trying to re-create here at the Indian Bar Group Shelter? Take a look at the video's thumbnail and tell me in the comments below if you think you know.
Crosby Stills and Nash
So far, you (besides my dad) were the only one to get this. Bravo!!
Sunshine and clear skies at Indian Bar through Summerland is always a special treat. Thanks for sharing your trip!
It was so spectacular. I had no idea what to expect and was wowed at every turn, climb and descent. Loved, loved, loved this section!
So glad it cleared up for you all! Indian Bar and that stretch of trail is the highlight of Wonderland Trail IMHO. However, with the sun comes the biting flies. In 2018 it was also the worst spot on the trail for that, but WELL worth it! Just amazing views with all the waterfalls. It almost seems fake, like some other planet in a Sci-Fi film...
I didn't really encounter any biting flies until the last day on trail when we left White River Campground and headed up towards Sunrise. The flies in that section had a heyday with me.
That was my favorite section and a picture of Indian bar is now my desktop photo. So glad the clouds cleared for you.
This place was incredibly magical.
I want to hike the Wonderland Trail so bad someday! What a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing!
You should. It's a tough trail to hike, but it's so incredibly beautiful.
@@TheHungryHiker A few of the folks I work with did it this summer as solo hikes.
Nice!!!!
Whenever I watch your trail videos like this I always breath a sigh of ‘aww, that was fantasticly beautiful!’ and ‘ooooo, I wanna go!!!!!’ So glad the sun came out for you and that you all had a great time! Some day I’d love to do this. XOXO from Olympia.
This trail was so incredibly beautiful.There were so many times when I would just stop on trail and soak it in.
Great video!! Can’t wait till a Cali Hike is scheduled!
Thanks Pam! I've already got a few ideas in mind!!
Great series!! I loved it because I am a Washingtonian and I was just at the Park at the end of August. Great memories! -Lynnette
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying this one. This was definitely a trip of a lifetime. There's only one more vlog in the series, which is coming out in a couple of days.
Awesome video series!! Loving every minute of it!!
Yay! Thank you! Only one more day to go after this one...
I just can't get over the toilets along the trail. Wish we had those here in the wilderness areas of NM at the most popular destinations. .
I think you have to have them in a place like Mount Rainier National Park. There's just so many people and it's the best way to manage all of the poop coming into the park. What's interesting is when I did my recent section hike along the PCT, Section K in Washington from Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass, I was able to use a privy everywhere I camped. Talk about great planning and LUCK!
A good friend rode the Wonderland Trail with his mom, so many years ago when horses were allowed in the park. Wonderful memories! I would have gladly sold my brother to do that!
Whoah! That would have been so cool to see horses out on rail. I've seen them in various parts of the PCT and evrytime, all I can think is, "Man, I wish they'd pick me up so I wouldn't have to carry my own stuff up this mountain." Hahahaha!!
Awesome! I love your videos and that you have such a great attitude for living life! You have proven that one does not need to survive on expensive trail food but can make great food from the shelves of Walmart. Now, I think I will go and doctor up a chili Ramen....you made me hungry! LOL!
Thanks for watching and glad you're enjoying my videos. They're a lot of fun to make. Trust me, editing my videos often makes me really hungry. Hahaha!!
@@TheHungryHiker LOL!
I started backpacking this year so for my first trip I wanted to stay low mileage… I did summerland > Indian bar > summerland > back to th. Hiking through the panhandle gap on the 3rd day after it being COMPLETELY socked in on the 2nd day will forever be one of my favorite experiences. Loved reliving that in this video. So beautiful!!
I absolutely loved this area. I had only heard about it and had never seen it, neither in photos or in-person before our trip. Glad I got to see and experience this place with my own eyes for the first time because it was quite magical. I loved how otherworldly it looked. Reminded me a lot of the Sierra.
It was so crazy because the day before conditions were so bad and there was still enough snow to have us CONSTANTLY checking gps to make sure we were still on trail… so to hike through it totally clear the next day was almost mind blowing! Like… you’re telling me I was in this exact same place yesterday and had no clue this was what was around me?! Awe-inspiring! Thanks for sharing your trip. I’d love to do the whole thing one day
Okay so I’m watching this to motivate myself to go for it and try a full circuit this summer but I just had to comment and say that I fell on LITERALLY THE EXACT SAME SPOT that you were talking about in this video on a day hike to panhandle last summer and I was laughing so hard when that part of the vid came up because …. Same 😅😅 also love your vids!!!
Are there always that many hiker tents crammed into every campsite? Gotta admit, that's a deterrent for me. But the trail looks amazing!
The amount of hikers at a campsite along The Wonderland Trail depend on each group's size. Our group was a party of 4 with four tents so we were pretty cozy with each other at the campsites.If you don't want to be close to the people in your group when hiking The Wonderland, either hike with a smaller group or share tents.
Beautiful
It sure was!
Thanks again "Famous". I loved to have the privy in my backyard with that view. 🙂
Me too!! I'm a sucker for a good view, anywhere that view may be.
Did Gary and Doug make it?
They sure did…all 12 days!
Yes we did Dirk!
Team Summerland for the win!!!!