Kara Hikes
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Backpacking to Lila Lake in Washington’s ALPINE LAKES WILDERNESS
Overnight backpack in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness to Lila Lake.
Trail Information: www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lila-lake
Dates Hiked 9/2-9/3/2024
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Видео

Backpacking Mount Rainier National Park: The Northern and Mother Mountain Loop!
Просмотров 63014 дней назад
Join me on another backpacking trip in Mount Rainier National Park! In this video, I hike the Northern and Mother Mountain Loop, completing it as an infinity loop to explore some of the most scenic and remote parts of the park. Itinerary: 🏔️Day 1: Sunrise to Lake James Camp 🏔️Day 2: Lake James Camp to Eagle Roost via Spray Park 🏔️Day 3: Eagle Roost to Dick Creek Camp 🏔️Day 4: Dick Creek Camp to...
Backpacking in the Olympic National Forest - Marmot Pass, Mount Townsend & More!
Просмотров 836Месяц назад
Join me on this multi day backpacking trip in the Olympic National Forest! I begin at Upper Big Quilcene trailhead camping at Camp Mystery on Day 1. Day 2 Marmot Pass, Buckhorn Lake and camping at Silver Lake. Day 3 I head up Mt Townsend and then back down reconnecting my steps and camping at Camp Mystery for my final night. Day 4 is a short 5 mile day back to the trailhead! Dates Hiked: 8/8-8/...
Snoqualmie, Deer and Bear Lake - Overnight Backpack - Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Просмотров 7996 месяцев назад
A weekend overnighter to Bear Lake located just outside North Bend, WA. During my hike, I stop at Otter Falls, Snoqualmie, and Deer Lake before I reach my final destination, Bear Lake. Snoqualmie Lake Trail Description: www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/snoqualmie-lake Dates Hiked: 6/29-6/30/2024
Backpacking the Elwha River Trail - OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Multi night backpacking trip along the Elwha River trail in Olympic National Park. I hike from the Madison Falls trailhead to Lillian River Camp, where I spend 2 nights. The following day I explore further as a day hike, visiting the various campsites until I reach Elkhorn Camp. Trail Description: www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/elwha-river-trail.htm Permits can be reserved through recreation.go...
Backpacking Duckabush River Trail in the Olympic National Forest
Просмотров 7938 месяцев назад
Backpacking Duckabush River Trail in the Olympic National Forest
Backpacking Third Beach to Toleak Point + Day hike to Mosquito Creek - OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK
Просмотров 1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Backpacking Third Beach to Toleak Point Day hike to Mosquito Creek - OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK
PCT Section Hike: Trout Lake to Cascade Locks (SOBO). Washington PCT Section H. (JULY 2023)
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PCT Section Hike: Trout Lake to Cascade Locks (SOBO). Washington PCT Section H. (JULY 2023)
PCT Section Hike: White Pass to Trout Lake (SOBO). Washington PCT Section H. (JULY 2023)
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PCT Section Hike: White Pass to Trout Lake (SOBO). Washington PCT Section H. (JULY 2023)
PCT SECTION HIKE: Snoqualmie Pass to White Pass (SOBO) Washington PCT SECTION I (JULY 2023)
Просмотров 7 тыс.11 месяцев назад
PCT SECTION HIKE: Snoqualmie Pass to White Pass (SOBO) Washington PCT SECTION I (JULY 2023)
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 6: Indian Bar to Longmire. FINAL DAY ON TRAIL!
Просмотров 572Год назад
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 6: Indian Bar to Longmire. FINAL DAY ON TRAIL!
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 5: White River to Indian Bar
Просмотров 893Год назад
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 5: White River to Indian Bar
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 4: Dick Creek Camp to White River
Просмотров 768Год назад
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 4: Dick Creek Camp to White River
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 3: South Mowich River to Dick Creek Camp
Просмотров 746Год назад
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 3: South Mowich River to Dick Creek Camp
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 2: South Puyallup River to South Mowich River
Просмотров 871Год назад
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 2: South Puyallup River to South Mowich River
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 1: Longmire to South Puyallup River
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Год назад
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 1: Longmire to South Puyallup River
Backpacking 60+ mile loop in the OLYMPIC National Park
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Год назад
Backpacking 60 mile loop in the OLYMPIC National Park
East Bank Trail + DESOLATION PEAK - Backpacking in the North Cascades
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
East Bank Trail DESOLATION PEAK - Backpacking in the North Cascades
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - Washington Day Hike
Просмотров 973Год назад
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - Washington Day Hike
Tahoe Rim Trail SOLO Thru Hike - July 2022
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Tahoe Rim Trail SOLO Thru Hike - July 2022
Cashmere Canyons Preserve - Central Washington - Day Hike
Просмотров 369Год назад
Cashmere Canyons Preserve - Central Washington - Day Hike
Heybrook Ridge - Central Cascades - Washington Day Hike
Просмотров 433Год назад
Heybrook Ridge - Central Cascades - Washington Day Hike
Sage Hills - Central Washington Day Hike
Просмотров 296Год назад
Sage Hills - Central Washington Day Hike
Baldy Mountain - Central Washington Hiking
Просмотров 198Год назад
Baldy Mountain - Central Washington Hiking
Umtanum Ridge Crest - Central Washington Day Hike
Просмотров 270Год назад
Umtanum Ridge Crest - Central Washington Day Hike
Margaret's Way - Debbie's View - Washington Day Hike
Просмотров 319Год назад
Margaret's Way - Debbie's View - Washington Day Hike
Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail - Last Day on Trail - Catalina Island - Day 4
Просмотров 2872 года назад
Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail - Last Day on Trail - Catalina Island - Day 4
Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail - Hot Hot Heat - Catalina Island - Day 3
Просмотров 3002 года назад
Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail - Hot Hot Heat - Catalina Island - Day 3
Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail - Beach Day - Catalina Island - Day 2
Просмотров 3902 года назад
Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail - Beach Day - Catalina Island - Day 2
Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail - So many Bison! - Catalina Island - Day 1
Просмотров 6712 года назад
Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail - So many Bison! - Catalina Island - Day 1

Комментарии

  • @barbaradarnell7376
    @barbaradarnell7376 День назад

    In case you have ever wondered if anybody has ever photographed the view of Warrior, Mt. Constance and Inner Constance from the ridge at the head of Milk Creek, yes, alot. Of times.The view point is visable at the 15:03 point in this video,right about in the middle of the scene.

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel День назад

    Wow!! Amazing hike. Great work on editing and story telling. As a content creator myself I like connecting with other creators. 👍51

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 20 часов назад

      @@KhurshidsChannel thanks for watching!

  • @Anna-uh7qx
    @Anna-uh7qx День назад

    The sparkling of Rachel lake is ... wow. You capture the beauty so well. Thank-you Kara for taking time to share these moments with us :)

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes День назад

      @@Anna-uh7qx thank you for the kind words & for watching!

  • @purrsephone2904
    @purrsephone2904 2 дня назад

    I love the beautiful scenery and the way you film it. Thank you! 💚

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 2 дня назад

      @@purrsephone2904 Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching :)

  • @billmartin3198
    @billmartin3198 3 дня назад

    Jaw dropping scenery in them thar hills... and the morning sun rays starting at 9:00 were simply magical. Keep it up, Kara. Good stuff indeed.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 2 дня назад

      @@billmartin3198 Thanks for checking this out!

  • @SavvyExploring
    @SavvyExploring 3 дня назад

    5:22 stunning shot! I've only been here in the rain so might need to go back and see it properly 😊

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 3 дня назад

      @@SavvyExploring I think it’s worth hiking again :)

  • @scottalpine
    @scottalpine 3 дня назад

    So many berries, such a treat on a pretty hike. The clouds flowing over the hills was really cool. Glad you were able to safely navigate around the bees. I backpacked out there in November and was surprised that there was already snow at Rachel Lake and beyond. It was chilly at Lila lake so an early morning hike out and probably the most beautiful sunrise I’ve ever seen.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 3 дня назад

      @@scottalpine sounds gorgeous!

  • @ericgerber-z8n
    @ericgerber-z8n 3 дня назад

    Great hike and nice video. One comment, I did this loop a couple decades ago in August. A high elevation cold air mass move over and made an ice axe essential. Did you bring one? I only saw hiking poles which are useless on ice. I’ve lost two friends to summer slips on relatively low angle alpine snow.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 3 дня назад

      @@ericgerber-z8n I used microspikes and poles. Hiked late in the day and the snow was actually pretty slushy for the most part. Of course, weather can change quickly in the mountains. Smart to be prepared. Sorry to hear about your loss.

  • @sgent
    @sgent 3 дня назад

    Awesome adventure!

  • @mikePNW
    @mikePNW 4 дня назад

    Another beauty! You sure know how to pick em. Nothing better than backpacking during berry season 🤤

  • @korriebastian1460
    @korriebastian1460 9 дней назад

    This trip has been on my list for two years now! Did you get early access permits?

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 6 дней назад

      I was able to find permits a week before on recreation.gov. Worth checking the site , because people do cancel. I also swapped camps from Cataract to Dick Creek camp when I went to pick up my permit at the Ranger station. I hiked the Northern Loop in 2022 and got walk up permits the day of. Still an option to find permits if you don’t win the lotto. Hope you can hike the trail!

  • @davidgrant3699
    @davidgrant3699 9 дней назад

    That cougar footage was amazing! I've never seen one while hiking

  • @mikePNW
    @mikePNW 13 дней назад

    Exactly where I wish I was! 😎

  • @Romans1verse20
    @Romans1verse20 13 дней назад

    So much wildlife, amazing! Even with the clouds, it looked like a beautiful adventure.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 6 дней назад

      It was definitely an adventure, even with the weather!

  • @exist4046
    @exist4046 13 дней назад

    desperately wishing i werent disabled because i adore hiking trails, but my joints have just worsened over time and walking too much like that leaves me in so much pain. im 20 years old i shouldnt be struggling so bad 😭 god i love nature. Fuck EDS fr…

  • @brettsellers2899
    @brettsellers2899 16 дней назад

    Beautiful video. Beautiful park. So great to meet you at mystic lake. Your previous video inspired our trip from Las Vegas. Thank you!

  • @karahikes
    @karahikes 17 дней назад

    Thanks for watching :) Have any questions about the video? Drop them here, and I'll respond!

  • @philipdutton9831
    @philipdutton9831 18 дней назад

    Love it! I mostly hike ONP but the one time I did Spray Park I had the same experience. That mountain is right there but I just can't see it because... 😂

  • @mikePNW
    @mikePNW 18 дней назад

    Another wonderful video! So beautiful, even without the views. Seemed like a really good and fun trip, besides the tumble 😁. Can't wait to see what's next.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 17 дней назад

      Yeah, not the best weather, but still a nice trip. Thanks for sticking around to watch!

  • @danielkim2997
    @danielkim2997 18 дней назад

    What's on the list for 2025?

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 17 дней назад

      I would love to finish the rest of the PCT in WA (Stevens to Canada), but we will see! Might just do Section L. Looking into some backpacking trips Canada and the Sierra too. Any trips planned yet for 2025?

    • @danielkim2997
      @danielkim2997 17 дней назад

      @@karahikes Right on. We didn't get to do Section J last year, so we're aiming for early July (seeing all the below average snow pact). March is snow caving at Artist Point for the Lunar Eclipse. Think we're trying to make the enchantments thru an annual tradition as well. I really wanna do an overnight at sourdough mountain this year, that's the very first video I saw of yours! Got into photography recently, so really wanting to get out with the new camera. Happy Trails, Kara!

  • @billmartin3198
    @billmartin3198 22 дня назад

    Sweet little clip! Why do some hikers refer to the trail simply as "trail" rather than "the trail"? I honestly can't tell you why I even care. It's just something I've always noticed & for some reason just grinds on me a bit. 🤔

  • @Anna-uh7qx
    @Anna-uh7qx 25 дней назад

    Washington is such a beautiful place. Thanks for taking us along :)

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 23 дня назад

      It really is! Thanks for watching :)

  • @mikePNW
    @mikePNW 25 дней назад

    Beautiful!

  • @waknitz
    @waknitz 26 дней назад

    Boom, bear! Love seeing them.

  • @waknitz
    @waknitz 26 дней назад

    Did you make it to Goblin's gate? If not, highly recommend next time you're up the Elwha.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 25 дней назад

      I didn't! I will have to add it to my list.

    • @waknitz
      @waknitz 25 дней назад

      @@karahikes about a mile in you just take a right and head down instead of going to Micheals cabin. It makes a loop. The trail is getting a tad overgrown now that nobody really goes up there. It's VERY worth it. Have fun. Great videos!

  • @korriebastian1460
    @korriebastian1460 29 дней назад

    What was your daily/ total mileage for this trip? Beautiful country!

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 25 дней назад

      I mapped it out in Alltrails and it came up to 43.2 miles roundtrip. Days 1 and 4 were short - about 5 miles.

  • @lorarhoades2667
    @lorarhoades2667 29 дней назад

    Thanks for the video! Exploring this area is on my list for 2025…it was nice to get a see a preview! I’ve mostly day hiked in ONP, looking forward to getting further in this summer!

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 28 дней назад

      Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great trip this summer.

  • @GaryEllington-p7b
    @GaryEllington-p7b Месяц назад

    Be careful & watch ⌚ out for creeptoids 😊

  • @GaryEllington-p7b
    @GaryEllington-p7b Месяц назад

    Beautiful Country 💟😊

  • @alextheis1123
    @alextheis1123 Месяц назад

    Last year a friend told me about the Wonderland Trail. We put in for the lottery. Your WT videos were the first ones I watched. I was immediately enamored. We won’t a lottery spot!!! Hiked the WT in August 2024. Now we want to go back and do the Northern Loop and I found YOUR video! So happy. Hope you never stop posting. You inspire me.😊

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      That’s awesome! Northern Loop is beautiful. Especially Windy Gap. I actually hiked it again last summer and added the mother mountain loop. I have a video on it that will go live in a few weeks if you want to check it out. I didn’t luck out with the weather on the last trip, but maybe I will have to give it another go!

  • @karahikes
    @karahikes Месяц назад

    Thanks for watching! Do you have a favorite trail in the Olympics? Share them in the comments.

  • @SavvyExploring
    @SavvyExploring Месяц назад

    Nice little taste of summer! All your talk of heat is a good reminder to enjoy our cool winter days.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      I know, I miss summer, but not those hot days!

  • @purrsephone2904
    @purrsephone2904 Месяц назад

    It's nice to go hiking in Olympic National Forest with you again. The scenery was beautiful. Thanks!🌲

  • @philipdutton9831
    @philipdutton9831 Месяц назад

    I really missed your videos also! Loved the butterfly shot! ✌

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      Thank you for being here and watching!

  • @mikePNW
    @mikePNW Месяц назад

    Always good to see you on the trails! Looked like a wonderful trip in such a beautiful area. You always do an amazing job of showcasing the beauty of Washington!

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      It was! I appreciate your kind words. Washington is such a beautiful state.

  • @matbulldis691
    @matbulldis691 Месяц назад

    Great to see a new video from you. Didn’t realise how much I am missing wild flowers. I love the ridge walk from Marmot down toward Tubal Cain. Lots of pine trees west of Marmot that always make me chuckle. I want to try the off trail route between Silver Lake and Tubal Cain. Also, try My Townsend on a clear day. Amazing views. Thanks for taking us along.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      Glad you enjoyed the video! I met 2 hikers doing the off-trail route between Silver Lake and Tubal Cain. I didn’t even know that was an option. Makes me want to go back plus Townsend on a clear day!

  • @stevemanley3095
    @stevemanley3095 Месяц назад

    I enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing. Hope to do wonderland this summer or fall

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you have a wonderful time on the WT!

  • @kinsersprint11
    @kinsersprint11 Месяц назад

    Kara do they collect your passport and if so why? How is cell service and net?

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      I think they did collect passports. Must be a customs thing. Sorry, cannot 100% remember. Don’t count on cell service. If you have a SIM card you could get cell while in South America. WiFi onboard was overall good. I could email (no attachments) and use WhatsApp. I didn’t try streaming anything. Since this was recorded the ship (Roald Amundsen) has starlink now.

  • @nw_trekker
    @nw_trekker Месяц назад

    What's the custom map you got? Looking to do the North Coast Trail this year.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      The maps are “Custom Correct” think REI carries them. You will want to check out South Olympic coast map for this route. They also have another map set for the North. Also, Seattle public library has them if you live in that area.

    • @nw_trekker
      @nw_trekker Месяц назад

      @@karahikes Thank you! I’ll definitely check them out. I really appreciate your videos, they’re always packed with amazing shots and incredibly informative!

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      @@nw_trekker Glad to hear you find it helpful. Hope you have a great trip!

  • @desertrat4532
    @desertrat4532 Месяц назад

    I talked to a BLM guy at Marlette in 2019. He told me there are seven black bears on the mountain there. I often see bear and mountain lion tracks on snow valley peak. Mule Deer on top during the summer to get out of the heat. I like your style. you showed off 170 miles of trail when most people record a walking selfie the whole time. I was glad to see that you included sections of trail that many hikers don't. Especially washoe valley.

  • @kevinthompson629
    @kevinthompson629 Месяц назад

    It's been years since I was there. Brings back so many memories. Thank you so much for posting.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @joewickie2376
    @joewickie2376 Месяц назад

    The first year I went to flpjack lake, the trailhead parking was where the trail intersection is now.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes Месяц назад

      Wow, what a change!

  • @mikePNW
    @mikePNW Месяц назад

    Stunning!!!

  • @mikePNW
    @mikePNW 2 месяца назад

    Yes!!!

  • @pacnwhiker1213
    @pacnwhiker1213 2 месяца назад

    That is a spectacular area for sure. Not sure I have ever seen water that still. Great reflections!

  • @brettsellers2899
    @brettsellers2899 2 месяца назад

    Hi Kara. We saw you on the wonderland trail in August. That was crazy because your earlier video on the WT inspired me to do the trail. When are you planning to post your most recent WT video?

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 2 месяца назад

      Hi! I hope your trip went well. It was nice chatting with you and your friends at Mystic Lake. I plan to share my Rainier video sometime next month. I've been procrastinating editing!

  • @_chimera_
    @_chimera_ 2 месяца назад

    The hike is pretty. Lake not so much. But overall quite pretty and peaceful 🎉

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 2 месяца назад

      Yes. Golden larches are an extra bonus.

  • @richardcabading4744
    @richardcabading4744 3 месяца назад

    no outfit for mans

  • @randywarnock2937
    @randywarnock2937 3 месяца назад

    I Les a group of backpackers into the area many years ago. We hiked from Snoqualmie Pass on the PCT across Kendall Karwalk above Spectale Lake and then dropped down to camp there. We completed our trip at Pete’s Lake. It was a great hike.

    • @karahikes
      @karahikes 3 месяца назад

      Sounds like a great trip!