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As always, enjoy your videos. We were out there on Father’s Day weekend and it was a madhouse. The Ranger estimated that over a hundred people were saddled between Pyrites and Anderson Pass with the majority in the Valley. It looks way more chill on your trip. Anyhow, I’m rambling but really appreciate the information and being proactive getting others out on the trails. Olympic NP is awesome!
Thanks for watching. This area can get quite popular in the warmer months. This is why I like to visit earlier in the season. Way less crowds and the chances of scoring a permit are much, much easier.
I’m just getting interested in backpacking. Your group hikes have encouraged me to start trying this activity. I would be the woman in the last position and it’s so encouraging to see that people of all fitness levels can do this.
Oh my gosh! I’ve been following you for quite some time and have watched most of your videos. I was in the Enchanted Valley at the same time! We were camping in the woods, and I walked practically through your campsite and I thought how fun that a whole group of women were there together. I would have been so excited to meet you! What a great weekend it was there! You guys left on Sunday, but we stayed one more night. Can’t wait to go back!
That's crazy! You should've come said hi. I always have stickers to hand out to people who recognize me out on trail. Hope you had a great trip. It was quite busy on the way out on Sunday so you're lucky you got to stay Sunday night.
@@TheHungryHiker I wish I had known it was you. I would have prob fan girl’d out of surprise. But I have thought before that I was going to run into you sometime.
Your videos are very educational and informative, even for someone who has been backpacking for over 50 years. I tried your food cozy this weekend while in Enchanted Valley and it worked great! There's always a new tip or trick.
I love that! Glad you've been able to find my videos helpful and happy to hear the Backpacking Food Cozy worked out for you. Helps save on fuel and you're less likely to have to clean your pot out on trail.
I especially appreciated your tips on planning the trip and what to pack. I'm a bit of a novice backpacker, so I was glad to hear your recommendations on gear and clothing.
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Great detailed email this morning and a beautiful video of your groups trip together thank you…. oh and P.S the bears would have been a little scary for me! 😂🎒🥾🍃
Glad you enjoyed the video! As for the bears, Enchanted Valley is known for its wildlife sightings. If you have a fear of seeing bears out on trail, I highly recommend doing this one with a group. After the first 3 bears you see out on trail, you won't be as scared of them as you were when you left the trailhead. Just be Bear Aware while you're out there, make plenty of noise and give them plenty of space. Fun Fact: This is the trail where I was able to overcome my fear of seeing bears out in the backcountry a few years ago.
Thank you so much for posting these videos. You are empowering women world wide. One quick question, do you choose to power your glow lights with AAA batteries or your power bank?
Question for anyone... I am flying in to hike (3 nights) enchanted valley in July. Currently I am planning to rent a car and leave at trailhead but seems like a waste. Anyone have transportation ideas? I will need to store a carry on somewhere also while I am on trail. Is there lockers anywhere for this? Any help is greatly appreciated.
So beautiful! You’ve put Enchanted Valley on my radar, and I hope to get to it next year. My list of trails is getting so long, though! I probably have enough potential backpacking trips to get me through the next 5 years 😂
That's certainly an option, but that also means you need to take the time to dry out the wet wipes and then pack them up. Plus, they're still going to be bigger and heavier than packing in the Portawipes, but you do you!
Thank you for another great video, packed with great information! I am still planning a couple weeks of my time off and this is definitely going on the “research this one” list! I have one question for you that wasn’t answered in the video… you mentioned waymarking a campsite you’d like to stay at next trip. Can you share the name of the camping area share additional information about how it would fit into a multi-day backpacking trip into this area? Thanks I’m advance for any help!
The campsite I mentioned that I created a waypoint for doesn't have a name and was one of the other campsites I was eyeballing while we were staying in Enchanted Valley. The spot is still considered park of the Enchanted Valley campsite area, just hidden from the chalet and other sites located closer to the river and privies. Good luck and happy trip planning!
I first backpacked to Enchanted Valley in April 1972. I hiked solo and had to deal with snow and avalanche debris. I hiked in to the Chalet and camped on the back porch. At that time I could drive over the bridge for 2 miles. Then drop a 1/2 mile to Pony Bridge. Of course, that was over 50 years ago.
Texas is quite the large state. I know people in Texas (some of the women in my online backpacking program for women) who find plenty of places to go hiking.
It depends on what kind of trip you want to have and what type of conditions you feel comfortable hiking and backpacking in. Something to keep in mind is that in April, this area will most likely still be covered in snow. Also, access to the trailhead along the forest service road could be impacted by downed trees and other winter weather damage. If you're prepared to hike and backpacking this area in snow, then late April could be a possibility for you.
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Awesome! Bucket list hike. Thanks for sharing the tips!
You’re very welcome! 😀
Love this video. I already knew it (maybe because living in Switzerland) but I think it is a great and important video! ❤
Thank you! 😃
As always, enjoy your videos. We were out there on Father’s Day weekend and it was a madhouse. The Ranger estimated that over a hundred people were saddled between Pyrites and Anderson Pass with the majority in the Valley. It looks way more chill on your trip. Anyhow, I’m rambling but really appreciate the information and being proactive getting others out on the trails. Olympic NP is awesome!
Thanks for watching. This area can get quite popular in the warmer months. This is why I like to visit earlier in the season. Way less crowds and the chances of scoring a permit are much, much easier.
I’m just getting interested in backpacking. Your group hikes have encouraged me to start trying this activity. I would be the woman in the last position and it’s so encouraging to see that people of all fitness levels can do this.
For our group hikes and backpacking trips, I’m always at the back of the group and the last one…no woman left behind! 😀
Oh my gosh! I’ve been following you for quite some time and have watched most of your videos. I was in the Enchanted Valley at the same time! We were camping in the woods, and I walked practically through your campsite and I thought how fun that a whole group of women were there together. I would have been so excited to meet you! What a great weekend it was there! You guys left on Sunday, but we stayed one more night. Can’t wait to go back!
That's crazy! You should've come said hi. I always have stickers to hand out to people who recognize me out on trail. Hope you had a great trip. It was quite busy on the way out on Sunday so you're lucky you got to stay Sunday night.
@@TheHungryHiker I wish I had known it was you. I would have prob fan girl’d out of surprise. But I have thought before that I was going to run into you sometime.
I was one of the people (handlebar mustache guy) to creep on your group out there. Y'all killed it.
Thank you and nice to meet you!!
This is awesome! Glad to see people out and about and in the field building their confidence. The world is full of great people.
Whoo Hoo!!
Looks good wish I could make my videos half as good as you lol
It's not me who makes the videos good, but the people who are in them that I get to get out on trail with. :)
Your videos are very educational and informative, even for someone who has been backpacking for over 50 years. I tried your food cozy this weekend while in Enchanted Valley and it worked great! There's always a new tip or trick.
I love that! Glad you've been able to find my videos helpful and happy to hear the Backpacking Food Cozy worked out for you. Helps save on fuel and you're less likely to have to clean your pot out on trail.
This is breathtaking presentation, such a professional and talented artist you are! 🔥🔥
Thank you so much 😀
Um, I'm thinking about moving from MN to WA so I can do a hike like this. Clear, consice video. At 54, this changed the direction of my life.
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😀
I especially appreciated your tips on planning the trip and what to pack. I'm a bit of a novice backpacker, so I was glad to hear your recommendations on gear and clothing.
Glad it was helpful!
The Northwest looks amazing. I'm on the opposite side in the Northeast. I'm hoping to learn more about your program in 2024.
Awesome! Enrollment for The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System will open again in January 2024. If you want to be notified as soon as enrollment for this program opens up again, click here to add yourself to the list: forms.gle/KGyWQMZT7kYUtKAr8
Great detailed email this morning and a beautiful video of your groups trip together thank you…. oh and P.S the bears would have been a little scary for me! 😂🎒🥾🍃
Glad you enjoyed the video! As for the bears, Enchanted Valley is known for its wildlife sightings. If you have a fear of seeing bears out on trail, I highly recommend doing this one with a group. After the first 3 bears you see out on trail, you won't be as scared of them as you were when you left the trailhead. Just be Bear Aware while you're out there, make plenty of noise and give them plenty of space. Fun Fact: This is the trail where I was able to overcome my fear of seeing bears out in the backcountry a few years ago.
@@TheHungryHikerThank you for your response and great advice and yes I look forward to joining your group one day! 🥾🎒🍃
Thank you so much for posting these videos. You are empowering women world wide. One quick question, do you choose to power your glow lights with AAA batteries or your power bank?
The Big Agnes mtnGLO LED Tent & Camping Lights (amzn.to/3xXQFiI) are powered by 3 AAA batteries.
Question for anyone... I am flying in to hike (3 nights) enchanted valley in July. Currently I am planning to rent a car and leave at trailhead but seems like a waste. Anyone have transportation ideas? I will need to store a carry on somewhere also while I am on trail. Is there lockers anywhere for this? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Where do you get your music for the hiking videos…you do a great job with it.
I use Epidemic Sound for all of the music in my videos. Here's the link to check them out: www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5jayrj
Love that you're from Washington 🙌
I love that I’m from Washington too!! Our backcountry is chef’s kiss!!!!
@@TheHungryHiker I agree, It's really special out here!
So beautiful! You’ve put Enchanted Valley on my radar, and I hope to get to it next year. My list of trails is getting so long, though! I probably have enough potential backpacking trips to get me through the next 5 years 😂
I feel like my hiking and backpacking bucket list is never-ending. I check one off the list and add several more. Hahaha!!
Great breakdown of gear. You do know you can dry out wet wipes and then add H20 when ready to use.😊
That's certainly an option, but that also means you need to take the time to dry out the wet wipes and then pack them up. Plus, they're still going to be bigger and heavier than packing in the Portawipes, but you do you!
Thank you for another great video, packed with great information! I am still planning a couple weeks of my time off and this is definitely going on the “research this one” list!
I have one question for you that wasn’t answered in the video… you mentioned waymarking a campsite you’d like to stay at next trip. Can you share the name of the camping area share additional information about how it would fit into a multi-day backpacking trip into this area? Thanks I’m advance for any help!
The campsite I mentioned that I created a waypoint for doesn't have a name and was one of the other campsites I was eyeballing while we were staying in Enchanted Valley. The spot is still considered park of the Enchanted Valley campsite area, just hidden from the chalet and other sites located closer to the river and privies. Good luck and happy trip planning!
I first backpacked to Enchanted Valley in April 1972. I hiked solo and had to deal with snow and avalanche debris. I hiked in to the Chalet and camped on the back porch. At that time I could drive over the bridge for 2 miles. Then drop a 1/2 mile to Pony Bridge. Of course, that was over 50 years ago.
Times have changed quite a bit since then. Wow!
Man I wish my family and I could go hiking.. unfortunately we live in Texas the only thing to see here is other peoples property lol
Texas is quite the large state. I know people in Texas (some of the women in my online backpacking program for women) who find plenty of places to go hiking.
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Thanks!
Is late April too early to do this trip?
It depends on what kind of trip you want to have and what type of conditions you feel comfortable hiking and backpacking in. Something to keep in mind is that in April, this area will most likely still be covered in snow. Also, access to the trailhead along the forest service road could be impacted by downed trees and other winter weather damage. If you're prepared to hike and backpacking this area in snow, then late April could be a possibility for you.