Do 🔭 telescope peak in death valley. Fairly easy 11,000 ft mountain with incredible views of the Sierras and the highest peak in continental US Mt Whitney in view, 14,000+ ft, and turn your head180°, then the lowest point in North America bad water 282 ft bow sea level. I did that hike in 1985 when I was in my 30s
A lot of requests for me to leave Oregon. Unfortunately I was cursed by a witch doctor at a young age. He said I would explode if I leave. I was told if I find bigfoot he has the cure.
Friends and I have stayed overnight on the summit of Mt. McLoughlin. Great nighttime views of Klamath Falls, Medford and other areas down below We took our Ham Radio equipment with us, and visited with people, who were amazed that we were staying overnight. A great hike!
It's been about 15 years maybe, but I've been up there. It was much clearer that day and the trail wasn't clearly marked at all. But what a view from the top. The hardest part for me, and this is always the case with me, was the trip back down. Something about going downhill just wears me out.
Nice. I did some online reading saying how hard the trail was to follow, must have been very old info. Interesting I usually don't take a single break going down and it seems easy. But going down is what gets me sore later with all that impact.
I backpacked the sky lakes and blue lakes area alot back in the late 70s,climbed McLoughlin twice, I remember huffing and puffing even as a teenager.😀🤸♂️
Don't remember actual trail names, we're talking 45 years ago😀 7 lakes basin is nice too, I do remember getting eaten by mosquitoes bad though and sleeping in pouring down rain in a flimsy tube tent.😭
Well done. Great job showing your continued progress with the intermittent views of the mountain from far away. Good comparisons. Also, good job with limited narration and just sharing incredible views and scenery. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. It can be tough to get a bunch of video along the way. After a lot of practice I can do it without taking much extra time at all. I hope you enjoy some more of these. I have one on every major Oregon mountain except Jefferson, soon!
Thank you for taking me to the top. I grew up in Medford. Never got the chance to do this, but always wanted to. Too bad for the smoke. But you have to take the day as it comes. I really enjoyed this video.
Go hike telescope peak in death valley, it's incredible. I did that one about 1985 when I was in my 30s. Fairly easy beautiful views, about 11,000 ft. You can see the lowest point in North America, Badwater, death valley,. 282 ft below sea level, and the highest in North America (continental US) Mt Whitney 14,000 + ft
Matt.Cook.Oregon yes I did Whitney about 1987, medium difficulty. My name is in the book up there. Or maybe 20 books ago it’s pretty much a two day hike. I would have liked to climb half dome in Yosemite but it’s too crowded and annoying. It’s a cable grabbing climb, with dozens of people going up and down the whole way. If you’re up for a seriously amazing little trip go do the devils chair hike in Palmdale cal. There are videos on RUclips check them out. Easy one day hike views of edwards Air Force base and high desert
Beautiful. Us SoCal couple visited Oregon for the first time last week. We spent 4 nights in Medford. There was still tons of snow on Mt. McLoughlin so we visited Lake of the Woods and it was still frozen. We are trying to find a retirement place and So. Oregon is not 1 of 3 choices. Thanks for the video..
Nice. Lots of cheaper and quiet places to live if you venture away from I5. Most our mountains are pretty inaccessible until summer or even late summer.
Matt.Cook.Oregon I didn’t get to try any local Beers. But I’m pretty sure I’m going to come back to Oregon next summer. I really enjoyed it there. Love your channel Matt. Keep the Oregon videos coming
Awesome! Thanks so much. Yeah I started as a hiking channel basically, and have been trying to branch out to other outdoor topics. If you haven't already check out the Bohemia Mountain video, all about goldmines near you.
20 years ago I took a road trip from Southern Cal up to the Bend, OR area. I was just driving around one day and saw what, from that angle, looked like a perfect volcanic cone. I thought "what is that?!". So I went to the Bend Barnes and Noble (no phones with internet back then) and found out what it was and got some info on hiking it. The next day I set out by myself and without telling anyone where I was going (I'm a loner anyways). I never saw anyone else on the mountain. I only went as far as the start of the ridge leading to the summit but I jumped over so many rocks and boulders, I was lucky to not sprain an ankle at the least. I had a cell phone but I don't even know what kind of reception I would have gotten if I needed it. I would love to go back some day and make it to the summit.
Putting a little work in is definitely a better way to learn. That is one of the reasons I like doing videos. I get to put in some research and learn much more that way.
Unsurprisingly, another eminently enjoyable Matt Cook video. A pleasure to watch and live vicariously (knowing I'll never do it myself). Even with the smoke, the view was striking...I can just imagine what that would be like on a clear day. Thanks for bringing us along.
Thanks dude. I just had to sneak in a summit this year. Glad I did. For my next trick.. I will upload a video that loses me 100 subs, you know the one 😜
Wow so beautiful even with the smoke... What a hike.... lol I hear the flying creatures ...wow 10 mile hike!!!! That's a long hike!!!! Great video Matt!!! I would love to see the horses and mounting goats 🐐 🐴😄👍
I really enjoy these videos. I hunt around a lot of the summit videos you have shared. This is one I could do. I can hike 20 miles around the mountains in a day, but when it comes to needing a rope and trusting it…Nope! Haha. This is one I will have to do. Thanks for sharing
I enjoyed that very much Matt, great to see you as part of the adventure :-) I actually like the view with the smoke, would make a great minimalist landscape pano.
Thanks dude. Smoke has made for some interesting landscapes this month for sure! Yeah I actually often try to record talking on site, usually end up cutting it. I keep getting better each try.
I guess not! It is a very normal hike to me but I do it a lot. Thank you very much. I have done a video on all of our mountains almost so please enjoy more. I hope to do videos on Jefferson, Steens, and Strawberry mountain this year.
Me too! Good idea. Seems those wildernesses don't get nearly as much use as ones up North. With wilderness permit systems starting it is time to branch out.
I did this hike in 2020. Was feeling pretty good about myself on the summit when I observed a guy running reach the summit. No pack, no gear, just shorts and a tshirt and running shoes. He just nodded and turned around and ran back down. Took me 11 hours up and down from the parking lot. I was 70 at the time and was just doing a check to see if I needed warranty work on the bypass.
I see that you got your video posted. Very informative! I am headed to Mt St Helens next. Not sure if you've done that one before, but I will be looking through your videos for it.
Nice thank you. Wish I had done Helens. Though there are already so many good videos on the eruption. I just did Maiden peak today. Even though 12 miles, it felt sooo easy. Perfect trail whole way up and a little lower elevation than most big mountains.
That's some good looking strata rite there I thought I saw alot of fuggy quartz, iron, and a lot of tuft at the top. I would have takin along a tiny folding pan. Thanks for taking me along. Did #2 make it to the summit or at least the ridgeline? Jeff tha Burg.
How are the fires doing in OR now? Looks sort of misty / foggy from the summit, but then you realize its fire smoke, not mist sitting in the valleys, and it's sad. Nonetheless... great hike and explanations!
Thanks Jennifer. This was right before all the fires, smoke was from California to the South. It seems we are getting back to normal with fires being mostly contained. Lots of damage though.
@@MattCookOregon I did not know that!! I should watch those for therapy! 😂 I love that show, watched it everyday as a kid.... We only had a couple channels on tv and that was one of them lol
Im planning on hiking Mt Mcloughlin next summer. I've never done any intense hiking like that in my life. Do you have any tips on how to prepare myself for the hike?
You could do my bailey first, it's nearby and smaller. Some time around august is the sweet spot. Hike a lot, uphill as prsctice. Practice navigation with your phone. I like the gaia gps app. Get used to a full backpack, cause you should be carrying first aid, lots of water, extra layers, etc.
Can't say I have noticed any snake at high elevation. Only close call with rattlesnakes was finding their old skins around the sunstone mines of Central Oregon.
@@MattCookOregon Lol, this is my old xbox username. I went July 15th with a guide, Kaf adventures, and we roped together with them. We went up the Pearly Gates and at the time I felt like it would be crazy to go without ropes. But I guess I'm just not very experienced with the exposure since most people don't seem to use ropes. What are your thoughts? Will you free climb it?
Nice. My xbox name was moon princess. I would def not free climb hood, too many deaths there. Thielsen and Broken Top are the scariest things I would free climb personally. Sounds like a solid summit I am jealous.
@@MattCookOregon finally crossed this off my list this past Saturday This video helped a lot. Great views and i found it easier than Mount Saint Helens surprisingly The two have similarities with the boulders and scree
@@MattCookOregon Well, there was no indication of any warm up before the stretching. Most people would think they show up at the trailhead after driving (cold muscles), stretch and go hiking, which again is not good and which is something most people may take from this video.
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Thanks everybody. What mountains next?
Mt. Theison
Do 🔭 telescope peak in death valley. Fairly easy 11,000 ft mountain with incredible views of the Sierras and the highest peak in continental US Mt Whitney in view, 14,000+ ft, and turn your head180°, then the lowest point in North America bad water 282 ft bow sea level. I did that hike in 1985 when I was in my 30s
A lot of requests for me to leave Oregon. Unfortunately I was cursed by a witch doctor at a young age. He said I would explode if I leave. I was told if I find bigfoot he has the cure.
most of my family lives in washington
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Wow what a view even with the smoke!!!!!!
Yep. This was right before the bad smoke too.
Friends and I have stayed overnight on the summit of Mt. McLoughlin. Great nighttime views of Klamath Falls, Medford and other areas down below We took our Ham Radio equipment with us, and visited with people, who were amazed that we were staying overnight. A great hike!
Wow. I bet that would be a windy night?
No - both times were in the Fall, and were calm and not cold. @@MattCookOregon
It's been about 15 years maybe, but I've been up there. It was much clearer that day and the trail wasn't clearly marked at all. But what a view from the top. The hardest part for me, and this is always the case with me, was the trip back down. Something about going downhill just wears me out.
Nice. I did some online reading saying how hard the trail was to follow, must have been very old info. Interesting I usually don't take a single break going down and it seems easy. But going down is what gets me sore later with all that impact.
loving the BOTW music in the background
Yep me too. Hope they don't take me down...
I backpacked the sky lakes and blue lakes area alot back in the late 70s,climbed McLoughlin twice, I remember huffing and puffing even as a teenager.😀🤸♂️
Nice. I have been meaning to visit sky lakes lately. Any favorite trails there?
Don't remember actual trail names, we're talking 45 years ago😀 7 lakes basin is nice too, I do remember getting eaten by mosquitoes bad though and sleeping in pouring down rain in a flimsy tube tent.😭
sounds like something I could do, assuming I stretch for the next couple of years... LOL. Thanks for another great video--slowly catching up!
Thank you BRP. Stretching for years! Sounds like a great undertaking of becoming a yogi!
Thanx man! I live in rocky point and have been looking at this peak for 5 years. I'm all over it now!😁
Thanks. Wow very close for you. You gotta go. Prob covered in snow now?
Oh, thanks for the memories!! I made that hike in the early '80s. You make it sound more difficult than I remember it being, however.
Thanks. I try to be on the more cautious side because people often get into trouble in places like this.
@MattCookOregon You're smarter than me!! I free-climbed Thielsen a couple times in the early 70s. THAT should have taught me a lesson, but nooo...
Well done. Great job showing your continued progress with the intermittent views of the mountain from far away. Good comparisons. Also, good job with limited narration and just sharing incredible views and scenery. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. It can be tough to get a bunch of video along the way. After a lot of practice I can do it without taking much extra time at all. I hope you enjoy some more of these. I have one on every major Oregon mountain except Jefferson, soon!
Thank you for taking me to the top. I grew up in Medford. Never got the chance to do this, but always wanted to. Too bad for the smoke. But you have to take the day as it comes. I really enjoyed this video.
Thank you very much. I think there is a lot of things to do videos on near Medford. Any recommendations?
Great hike. Too bad about all the smoke.
Yep. Too bad about all this fire, what a bummer.
Go hike telescope peak in death valley, it's incredible. I did that one about 1985 when I was in my 30s. Fairly easy beautiful views, about 11,000 ft. You can see the lowest point in North America, Badwater, death valley,. 282 ft below sea level, and the highest in North America (continental US) Mt Whitney 14,000 + ft
Whitney sounds fun! Have you done it? Any climbing or just a big hike?
Matt.Cook.Oregon yes I did Whitney about 1987, medium difficulty. My name is in the book up there. Or maybe 20 books ago it’s pretty much a two day hike. I would have liked to climb half dome in Yosemite but it’s too crowded and annoying. It’s a cable grabbing climb, with dozens of people going up and down the whole way. If you’re up for a seriously amazing little trip go do the devils chair hike in Palmdale cal. There are videos on RUclips check them out. Easy one day hike views of edwards Air Force base and high desert
Looks like a beautiful hike, even if the smoke obscured some of the view. - Jed 🤠
Thanks man. Not sure if it was a forest fire or you shooting 1000 times in a minute.
Matt.Cook.Oregon - I often get blamed for such things 😉.
@@JEDiTV Nothing but praise for you here. Keep up the badass videos.
Thanks Matt.Cook.Oregon. I’m liking what your doing here on your channel. Hoping our paths cross one of these days.
Beautiful. Us SoCal couple visited Oregon for the first time last week. We spent 4 nights in Medford. There was still tons of snow on Mt. McLoughlin so we visited Lake of the Woods and it was still frozen. We are trying to find a retirement place and So. Oregon is not 1 of 3 choices. Thanks for the video..
Nice. Lots of cheaper and quiet places to live if you venture away from I5. Most our mountains are pretty inaccessible until summer or even late summer.
Love the summit. Really cool hiking trail. Oregon is definitely one of the most beautiful states I’ve ever backpacked in. Cool video Matt
It is pretty nice and hard to leave. Did you try any beer here? Have more Oregon videos to upload?
Matt.Cook.Oregon I didn’t get to try any local Beers. But I’m pretty sure I’m going to come back to Oregon next summer. I really enjoyed it there. Love your channel Matt. Keep the Oregon videos coming
Matt, I'm really enjoying your videos. I live in Eugene and have found your videos to be educational and a source of entertainment and inspiration.
Awesome! Thanks so much. Yeah I started as a hiking channel basically, and have been trying to branch out to other outdoor topics. If you haven't already check out the Bohemia Mountain video, all about goldmines near you.
20 years ago I took a road trip from Southern Cal up to the Bend, OR area. I was just driving around one day and saw what, from that angle, looked like a perfect volcanic cone. I thought "what is that?!". So I went to the Bend Barnes and Noble (no phones with internet back then) and found out what it was and got some info on hiking it. The next day I set out by myself and without telling anyone where I was going (I'm a loner anyways). I never saw anyone else on the mountain. I only went as far as the start of the ridge leading to the summit but I jumped over so many rocks and boulders, I was lucky to not sprain an ankle at the least. I had a cell phone but I don't even know what kind of reception I would have gotten if I needed it. I would love to go back some day and make it to the summit.
Putting a little work in is definitely a better way to learn. That is one of the reasons I like doing videos. I get to put in some research and learn much more that way.
Unsurprisingly, another eminently enjoyable Matt Cook video. A pleasure to watch and live vicariously (knowing I'll never do it myself). Even with the smoke, the view was striking...I can just imagine what that would be like on a clear day. Thanks for bringing us along.
Thanks dude. I just had to sneak in a summit this year. Glad I did. For my next trick.. I will upload a video that loses me 100 subs, you know the one 😜
Wow so beautiful even with the smoke... What a hike.... lol I hear the flying creatures ...wow 10 mile hike!!!! That's a long hike!!!! Great video Matt!!! I would love to see the horses and mounting goats 🐐 🐴😄👍
Thanks Pam. Was a good time and glad I snuck in a summit this year.
Beautiful! I did this hike a number of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Thats fun. This was my first time trying this mountain. Definitely a fun and less crowded alternative to South Sister.
Looks like a cracking hike and scramble Matt. Those views are absolutely stunning!
Thanks man. Would have regretted not brining something with zoom if not for the smoke.
Wow! So pretty! Come to Colorado some time. Lots of hiking here :)
For sure. I need to get out more and Colorado/Montana sound very fun to me.
Another awesome documentary on this beautiful hike (mountain treck), such stunning views in spite of the wildfire smoke. 👍❤
Thanks Arielle! This was right before the smoke got really bad too.
I've heard tell there's alot of Sasquatch in that area, ya'll ever see any? Around mt. Hood also! 🤔
Hey dude. I made a sasquatch video but everyone says its fake haha.
I did this hike twice. Everyone should do it once. Including me! Great video, thanks.
Thank you. I say do it 10 times!
I really enjoy these videos. I hunt around a lot of the summit videos you have shared. This is one I could do. I can hike 20 miles around the mountains in a day, but when it comes to needing a rope and trusting it…Nope! Haha.
This is one I will have to do. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Josh. Mountains are big fun to me.. If interested in ropes the Obsidians has a nice climb school starting very soon, other orgs do too.
@@MattCookOregon I’ve invested so much into hunting and ultralight hiking already…. If I get into another sport, my wife may kill me lol
Yeah thats tough. I find myself just saying no to some activities like that. At least snow climbing and snowboarding share some gear.
Awesome summit Matt.. Except for the smoke the views were still great!
Thanks so much. 2nd comment! Thanks for showing up early.
That looks awesome! Very well put together
Thank you! I never got a chance to get back to Ogle. Now it is on fire?!
I enjoyed that very much Matt, great to see you as part of the adventure :-) I actually like the view with the smoke, would make a great minimalist landscape pano.
Thanks dude. Smoke has made for some interesting landscapes this month for sure! Yeah I actually often try to record talking on site, usually end up cutting it. I keep getting better each try.
Nice summit Matt looks quite a bit easier to get to the top than Thielsen! Maybe I will do this one next year🤙🏻
Thanks. Way easier! I highly recommend it.
Haven’t hiked in the PNW as of yet... love your channel and name😉. I’m onboard 👍🏼
A couple of Matts obsessed with their home states eh? Thank you!
Matt.Cook.Oregon kinda... no mountains here in MN. Luckily a I have a sugar momma😉🤣
Niiice. Can you tell her theres a handsome man in Oregon that needs a sony a7iii
Matt.Cook.Oregon 🤣😂🤣beat ya to it with a GH5😁👍🏼
@@TheMountainMatt Not bad... I got an old canon 70d. Not great but I make it work. Do want to upgrade at some point.
Definitely not for those couch potatoes, good video and good narration 👍💪🏻
I guess not! It is a very normal hike to me but I do it a lot. Thank you very much. I have done a video on all of our mountains almost so please enjoy more. I hope to do videos on Jefferson, Steens, and Strawberry mountain this year.
I've done it 4 times when I was younger
Nice. More than me.
Yay new videogood job wish you could see my Shasta smokey huh
Yeah dude! Thank you. This was right before all our big fires too.
I wanna see hikes into the Mountain Lakes wilderness lakes and into some of the other Sky Lakes Wilderness lakes.
Me too! Good idea. Seems those wildernesses don't get nearly as much use as ones up North. With wilderness permit systems starting it is time to branch out.
I did this hike in 2020. Was feeling pretty good about myself on the summit when I observed a guy running reach the summit. No pack, no gear, just shorts and a tshirt and running shoes. He just nodded and turned around and ran back down. Took me 11 hours up and down from the parking lot. I was 70 at the time and was just doing a check to see if I needed warranty work on the bypass.
I don't get the no gear walking/running people. Like what if something goes wrong? They are screwed.
Awesome video stunning views
Thank you! Stunning views are usually what happens when getting up these mountains. It is so worth it.
Awesome! I got nervous for you while you were teetering on the edge of the Summit😅. Thanks I really felt as if I was with you!!
Thank you! I am glad some of the danger and excitement shows through video.
I see that you got your video posted. Very informative! I am headed to Mt St Helens next. Not sure if you've done that one before, but I will be looking through your videos for it.
Nice thank you. Wish I had done Helens. Though there are already so many good videos on the eruption. I just did Maiden peak today. Even though 12 miles, it felt sooo easy. Perfect trail whole way up and a little lower elevation than most big mountains.
Great video! I'd hoped to summit this year, but decided not to because of the smoke. I'm glad you persevered.
Hi neighbor. Right on. This was right before the smoke got really bad. Might be a sweet spot in the next 2 weeks.
Great video!
Thank you very much! Mountain videos are one of my favorite things to do. Hopefully more to come this year.
That's some good looking strata rite there I thought I saw alot of fuggy quartz, iron, and a lot of tuft at the top. I would have takin along a tiny folding pan.
Thanks for taking me along. Did #2 make it to the summit or at least the ridgeline?
Jeff tha Burg.
Thanks man. Number 2 being the dog? I was completely solo on this day. I kind of gave up on summits with her. Usually no shade and too hot.
Cool, looks like there were a lot of Butterflies up on the summit. Have you done Cascade Head summit just north of Lincoln city Or ? great views
Hey dude. I have not. Would you recommend it for a video?
@@MattCookOregon It's about 6 mile out and back hike, also Saddle Mountain is a pretty cool 6 mile out and back hike.
You think there would be snow on top on May 1 st .?
For sure there would be until maybe end of July. This was recorded in September.
How are the fires doing in OR now? Looks sort of misty / foggy from the summit, but then you realize its fire smoke, not mist sitting in the valleys, and it's sad. Nonetheless... great hike and explanations!
Thanks Jennifer. This was right before all the fires, smoke was from California to the South. It seems we are getting back to normal with fires being mostly contained. Lots of damage though.
@@MattCookOregon Good to hear the fires are getting contained... it’s really sad.
You’re like the modern day Oregon Field Guide
I appreciate that! The kinda vibe I am going for. You know they still put out episodes right? Haha.
@@MattCookOregon I did not know that!! I should watch those for therapy! 😂 I love that show, watched it everyday as a kid.... We only had a couple channels on tv and that was one of them lol
How long did this hike take round trip??
I would say 8 hours is a good average time.
Im planning on hiking Mt Mcloughlin next summer. I've never done any intense hiking like that in my life. Do you have any tips on how to prepare myself for the hike?
You could do my bailey first, it's nearby and smaller. Some time around august is the sweet spot. Hike a lot, uphill as prsctice. Practice navigation with your phone. I like the gaia gps app. Get used to a full backpack, cause you should be carrying first aid, lots of water, extra layers, etc.
Have you ever encountered a rattle snake on any of the mountains that you've climbed ?
Can't say I have noticed any snake at high elevation. Only close call with rattlesnakes was finding their old skins around the sunstone mines of Central Oregon.
How many miles total are the trail and the climb ?
I say the mileage in the first minute when showing the map and trail.
Hey Matt, do you think youll do mt Hood?
Hey dude. Absolutely will do hood. I had it planned this year but fell through cause covid. Next summer seems likely.
@@MattCookOregon Awesome! T got to go up this year and it was really great. Thanks for all the great content
Nice what month? Did ya free climb it like a maniac?
@@MattCookOregon Lol, this is my old xbox username. I went July 15th with a guide, Kaf adventures, and we roped together with them. We went up the Pearly Gates and at the time I felt like it would be crazy to go without ropes. But I guess I'm just not very experienced with the exposure since most people don't seem to use ropes. What are your thoughts? Will you free climb it?
Nice. My xbox name was moon princess. I would def not free climb hood, too many deaths there. Thielsen and Broken Top are the scariest things I would free climb personally. Sounds like a solid summit I am jealous.
Not sure on parking cost or pass required for this mountain. Do you remember?
5$ fee when I was there.
@@MattCookOregon how’s the road going to the trailhead? High clearance recommended or a sedan will be good enough?
@@Zane5804 I saw some sadans there. Easy dirt road.
@@MattCookOregon finally crossed this off my list this past Saturday
This video helped a lot. Great views and i found it easier than Mount Saint Helens surprisingly
The two have similarities with the boulders and scree
1st comment!
As usual awesome job Matt!!
Thank you very much. You win a brand new car!!!!!!!!!!!!
You don't stretch cold muscles. Not good.
Who says I was cold?!
@@MattCookOregon Well, there was no indication of any warm up before the stretching. Most people would think they show up at the trailhead after driving (cold muscles), stretch and go hiking, which again is not good and which is something most people may take from this video.
@@kevinstarski1598 dang are you the youtube police? Am I in trouble?
Great video!
Thank you!