It's so lovely to see another woman who loves walking and the great outdoors. I'm early 50s, live in England, and rarely encounter others who share my passion. X
Another one of my favorite desert places. I've hiked that area thoroughly and have caught Rainbows in the creeks. I don't go back as often as I used to as new horizons have beckoned. Love the vid , felt like old, good times. Hiked Whitney in my younger days it really took a toll on my uncle just not enough pressure at those heights for him and he felt like his head was going to explode. One night on the summit and the Marmots got into some of the back packs and had a feast LoL .....What does hurt my soul yearly is when the wilderness is on fire. Nice vid. Cheers.
BREATHTAKING VIEWS , COLORS , COULD HEAR YOU PERFECTLY! HOPEFULLY THE FIRES GET PUT OUT! HOPE ALL WHO ARE FIGHTING THE FIRES ARE SAFE & THANKING THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE! PRAYERS FOR ALL THE ONES WHO LOST HOMES & FAMILY MEMBERS & PETS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES! ENJOYED AS ALWAYS !
Winter is one of our favorite times to backpack. The summers are the challenging season for us with temps around 100 to 110 and heat index even higher with about 95 to 100 % humidity. Beautiful video as usual! Thanks for sharing!!
Now you know I'm devoted to your Channel right it's 3:30 in the morning Sunday Zamboanga Philippines love watching you I took your advice and got out Southern California is nice but
Hello Catherine, it is very good to see you out on the trail once again. I always look forward to your videos. I thoroughly enjoy your photographic skills. As always, be safe out there and have fun. Perhaps one day I will have the pleasure of meeting you on the trail. 🤗
Hi ya Cat I really love bag liners. Not only for the obvious xtra warmth, but also bcuz it does a great job of keeping sweat n dirt from the bag and so less washings 4 the bag an that adds life to the bag. Plus, if it's to warm I can sleep in the liner and open my bag like a blanket. So ur?was " what do we do for winter outdoorong? " Here in the s.west it's more desert stuff as you do. Winter's we wrk our way up the mnts. My wife doesn't backpack so we take the trailer out. Backpacking is mostly solo, well not quite cuz my 4 legged buddy Traky goes w me he has his own pack. either way it's good times and sleepy daydreams by the fire 🔥. Happy trails to you. Glad you can have family times outdoor also 👍🏼👍🏼
love your posts was just up there a week ago freakin awesome,,,thank you for sharing look forward to crossing paths one day....happy adventures for camp beetles!!!!
Excellent video Catherine. The firewood may not have cured long enough, so don't feel too bad. The smoke sure was dense, but made for some great shots with the sun shining through.
Beautiful place. Nice photography. Call me a lone wolf but I can't see sharing this place. I would want to experience such a place by myself. Get up when I want. Walk as long as I want. Stop when I want. The truth is I will never see this place or do the things I dream of doing but through your eyes I can. Thank you. New subscriber from Italia here.
You have a real eye for capturing the beauty of nature, thanks for sharing. Good shot with the sleeping bag liner, nothing but net. ;) When I want to spoil myself I take the hot tent out for winter camping I dusted it off it out a couple weeks ago it was - 20 C and I had it up to a balmy25 C inside the tent at one point.
Another amazing video,I love going to Alabama hills it’s one of my favorites. Coffee ,nectar of the gods!! I say that literally every time I drink it! During the winter months I head up to the mammoth hot springs and from there I usually stay at either Alabama hills or trona pinnacles. Thank you for taking us along on another relaxing and beautiful adventure!
Catherine Gregory : Hello ! Great landscape scenes , reminds one of the Star Trek episodes filmed long ago ! The camp chair looked very sturdy & comfortable , and well worth the extra weight to pack it with your gear ! Thanks for the great video , stay safe always while having fun !!! Thanks S.S.S./*Tom
Hey Tom. Yes, that chair is awesome. haha. They have used this spot for locations in lots of TV and Film, so it's possible it's been used for a Star Trek episode. lol Thanks so much!
To answer your question I used to cross country ski. My husband likes to snow shoe, which doesn't agree with my knees. We keep our excursions short in winter. Now a days you're more apt to catch us making snow creatures and sledding with our son like we did just yesterday! Thanks for sharing your adventure, I couldn't help but to think it looks like a whole different planet yet it is only a thousand or two miles away! That Mobus Arch sure looks interesting may have to put that hike on our "someday" list. After a recommendation from a fellow camper this year I picked up one of those Luci lights and love it! Happy trails and hope you're able to get out again soon!
Sounds like some fun in the snow Julie. The Alabama Hills reminds me of what Mars might look like. lol Lots of movies have used them as a location. Those Luci lights are the bomb! Thanks for watching.
The Sierra is so beautiful. Coming from Colorado and now living in the PNW, it still amazes me what gorgeous places this country has to offer. Thank you for sharing! Subscribed.
Thank you! It is interesting. I prefer being "in" the mountains as opposed to just seeing them in my view, but it is a cool spot and you still feel the Sierra vibe and energy.
Hello Catherine, new subscriber to your channel, loved Eastern Glacier National Park, I've lived in Missoula Mt., and would take weekend trips to Glacier on the western side, hope to see more soon. God bless you always.
Catherine Gregory you won't be disappointed, work your way to the top, you will see Valley of the Lost Lakes or Hidden Lakes, it's been awhile since I was there, you can also cross over into Canada, just make sure you have a passport, enjoy your journey through Glacier National Park.
The Woolsey fire affected Lone Pine. But, the frozen waterfall and smokey sun beam imagery were great! Whitney, round trip, is doable in a day. But, for 1 day, this is more a 'peak bagging' goal than a 'day hike'. Round trip, the Whitney trail is 22 miles with over 6000 feet elevation gain. For peak bagging, a faster approach is via. the 'mountaineers route'. It entails scrambling up a fairly steep ravine adjacent to Iceberg lake. Did replacing the shock cord fix the Big Agnes tent pole issue?
Thank you Greg! Do you prefer Greg or Gregory? I don't think I want to experience Whitney as a day hike. I'd like to get close and camp, summit and then maybe camp again. I haven't replaced the shock cord on my Big Agnes yet. I cut a section of the stretched piece and tied it off. It works for now, but I do need to do a better fix.
You mentioned the prospect of a pre-dawn hike to the summit, prompting my prior comment. I agree. Hiking is much more enjoyable without a focus on sprinting to the destination, only to then focus on the return. 'Greg' is easier, (1 syllable beats 3). A benefit of living next to the eastern Sierra is that snowshoeing, skiing and occasional Winter camping are easily accessible. (but snow is late again this year)
Very nice. I'm glad you didn't decide to go up. That would of been cold and miserable,you would of missed out on family visit time and with all the smoke it wouldn't of been worthwhile. I know I want to make up at some point too but you really want ideal conditions for it to be worthwhile. I think this adventure was just right for the conditions. Great nightscape pic too! Love it!
Thank you!!! In hindsight I agree with you. I was for sure having a bad case of backpacker envy watching them all head up. As I sat around the fire that night in what were cold temps in the low lands, I knew I'd be pretty miserable up high.
Hi, I need to go back to lone pine ranger station to discuss my 2019 JMT hike. I will explore the Alabama hills area when I'm there. At this time of the year, I sleep inside my SUV. Glad to know fires are okay now. Might do it this upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. I certainly love this area. Thanks
Hey Girl,,looks like a great area for a short getaway...............always love your camera work..the images are awesome !! ..Too bad that campfire was such a struggle..maybe have better luck with local ground wood,naturally dried ,just have to pick up along the way....I'm not getting out much lately so it sure is nice to tag along with you........as always ...........Stay Safe and God Bless............
Nice to see you Rockytop! I always enjoy having you along. I didn't use enough fuel for that fire and also the wood was too hard. Ah well, at least I cooked my brat! lol Thank you!
How fortunate you are to live so close to such breathtaking scenery. Minnesota is beautiful, but we don't have the mountains, except for much smaller ones along the North Shore of Lake Superior. As far as fire making, I don't know if wetness is a factor there, but I usually lay three dry split logs as the base and then add kindling on top and then two or three more split logs over that. My secret weapon is Coghlans fire sticks which I break up and light and place around the kindling to get the "party started". Thanks for taking us along.
I do feel very fortunate to be so close Lily. Not a bad playground to have. I've seen some beautiful backpacking videos from Lake Superior. Thanks for the fire trips. I definitely needed more fuel, but having a little help to get the party started would have been great, too.
Coffee lover too! Winter is actually the best time to hike where I live. It can be cold and wet at times but one can be selective and watch the weather forecast for prime days. The leaves are off and panoramic views without bugs make for great camping, backpacking etc in the Ozark’s and Ouachita Mtns. Another great video Cats! Thanks! I’ve hiked and climbed many places in the west but never in the Sierra. Hope to climb Whitney some day too.
Oh yeah...gotta have my coffee. lol That's one of several great thing about fall/winter...no bugs!! Where have you hiked out west? I think you will be in awe of the Sierra when you do make it out.
Catherine Gregory many many trips in Colorado, climbing 14ers. I climbed Mt Rainier in 2013 and did a Traverse of the Wind River Range, along with some hikes in the Grand Tetons. Also a few excursions in Utah and NM. Internationally, I’ve only climbed in Ecuador and it was magnificent! I follow Joey and Bryan. Ha, one of my first followings began with John A. All of you bring inspiration, especially when I’m working and can’t get out there like I would like to.
Once again, I have to compliment you on your amazing taste in color :) I really enjoyed this video. I wasn't able to get out as much this year due to life drama that seems to be coming to an end, but it's always fun to go along with you and see the world through your lens. Thank you and keep up the amazing work. Here's to a bazillion more subscribers. You deserve it!
Thanks so much Steve! Sorry about what you've been going through, but glad to hear it's coming to and end. I'm looking forward to you getting back on The Tube!
As usual your camera work is amazing. You have an eye for outdoor scenes that are very pretty and great to look at. Add that to your narration and you have a very nice video that certainly keeps me entertained. Keep em coming.
Hi Catherine! With the fire, try more kindling with small split pieces of wood first to get it going. You’ll need a small hatchet axe for that. Once it’s lit, then throw bigger pieces of wood in. Good luck and be safe out there!
Yeah a hatchet and what she had would probably worked just fine if she could split up in 1/4's. It might a been a bit too green to burn well. Splitting it up would of gotten her by probably.
I definitely think that would have worked. I needed more fuel. I also think the wood had very hard. When I did my solo trip in the same location last year, I brought birch. I had a great fire that trip, but I also collected a lot of twigs for kindling. I should have done that this time, too.
Thanks for the vid. I'll be out there in March. Take your family to the Whitney Portal general store and order a single pancake for 4 adults. lol. And for winter getting out, i photograph Laguna and Newport seascapes a lot.
Hello again I'm at Alabama hills tonight, almost a full moon. Also a wicked snow storm has hit the sierras over the past two days. No more high elevation hiking for me this year. I'll wonder around the hills and into lone pine. Happy Thanksgiving
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures temp not bad, 32f overnight. 60f today hiking. Real nice. The portal road is snowed and iced over last .5 miles very sketchy. The road to get access to hike cottonwood pass, closed, snow and ice. Hiked AH, Today great fun. I love you just pick a spot and pull in!!! The snow storm the past few days have really limited access to trails.
Mt Whitney is one of my favorite places to camp and fish, I rode my bike up the portal road last year and camped in November when the road was closed to cars, was the only one up there.....I use a military patrol sleep system/bag... you can sleep in some insane cold temps with this setup. You can backpack with it it just is a bit heavier. Better for bike packing for sure! Keep up the amazing vids!
I see people riding their bikes up. That seems so hard. lol Yes, it's always nice when you can get past the road closures and have the place to yourself. Thank you!
Stunning views as always! Re your coffee chat, I'm in our woods (Essex, England) that were first documented 10,000 years ago. They cover 100's of acres though farmland has encroached as you'd expect. They're full of wildlife & I'm in my element..;-))
I like your vaseline/cotton ball fire starter idea maybe with a little paraffin wax mixed in. What struck me about your firewood stock is a noticeable lack of kindling. Maybe on your next car camping trip bring a hatchet or small ax to split your logs up a little to make some. It's the coals from these smaller bits the keep the larger bits alight. I love the Alabama Hills and Eastern Sierras from Cottonwood lakes to Whitney Portal especially in late autumn when there's a chill in the morn and eve... fewer folks around. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
I needed more kindling/fuel for sure. I also think the wood was very hard. When I did my solo trip in the same location last year, I brought birch. I had a great fire that trip, but I also collected a lot of twigs for kindling. I should have done that this time, too.I will definitely summit Whitney next season probably utilizing the route you just mentioned. Thanks for coming along.
I ordered one of those chairs a few weeks ago,,,an off-brand from Amazon, thinking "ah what the heck ". I thought I might regret it by taking it out on a weekend hike but did anyway. It actually wasn't too bad. I clipped it to the outside of my pack instead of placing it inside. Only slight issue I had was getting that sketchy feeling that it would break as soon as I sat down and got comfortable and would be out thirty bucks or so. It held out fine for a cheapie and didn't weigh me down much. Thanks for another wonderful video 😃
Great video.I admire your commitment and enthusiasm. Either split your wood or bring fatwood to get the larger pieces hot and burning. Anyway keep up the great vids.
I still need to camp in the Alabama Hills. I usually abide by the rule everyone gets one "luxury" item when backpacking light and that chair is mine! 😎
As always Cat, love your backcountry videos. The Sierra's are beautiful during any season. To answer your question, "What do your subscribers do in the backcountry during the winter season?" I will do some winter backpacking but it requires much more planning to stay warm. Also, love exploring frozen waterfalls, snowshoeing, and snow skiing. Happy Trails and Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Thank you and thanks for answering my question. I'd love to winter backpack. I know I said I'm not one for frigid temps, but with the right gear, I think it would be a great experience. You can also build shelters out of snow and stay warm inside. That'd be pretty cool. I love to snowshoe. I'm looking forward to doing some of that this winter.
i will be going out for a 2 day camp, i will be camping either in the Brecon Beacons or along the coast in the UK, I use an carinthia defence 4 bag coupled with an exped UL 7, my tent is a snugpack scorpion for winter camping, nice and toasty set up, fab video and subbed ya ATB Kaizer
Very nicely done Catherine, I am not sure if you mentioned the date or what month you were there in this video? I am assuming fall since it was getting so cold at night. Thanks again for another really nice video!
Hey Cat... just a quick heads up. My wife and I went camping last weekend and an unexpected snow blew in.. we reached for our stash of pocket/hand warmers... and they were out of date!!! They only barely warmed for 10min.. so be sure to either use them or lose them!!! Just sayin’!! Happy trails!
Hi Mike! Thanks for the heads up. I actually found that out the hard way, too. lol I can't remember what trip is was on. Good for folks to read that here so they know, too. Thank you! Happy Trails.
Awesome photography! Thanks for another posting. It looks like you have plenty of solitude in the Alabama hills. Is that the norm there? I believe several movies and tv shows have been filmed in that area. I assume it is a popular spot. You alluded to your BA Fly Creek pole problem. What did you decide to do? Concerning the coffee, DITTOS! I carry similar packets of Korean and Viet instant coffee. (The Vietnamese is my go to when I need an extra kick in the pants! LOL!) Love that first cup on a chilly morning. 👍😊 To answer your question, living in Texas means that I can hike and backpack year round. In fact, winter and early spring are my preferences. Less crowds, cooler temps and fewer snakes. I usually hit multiple camping/hiking spots on a trip and add a motel stay for when a shower becomes a necessity. 😳
Hi Anthony. There are people around dispersed camping in the Alabama Hills. I was kind of tucked away in a good spot. It's definitely less crowded this time of year. You are correct about it being a location for film and TV productions. It's History in Hollywood goes way back to the old Western films. On the tent poles, for now I cut the stretched out piece of shock cord and tied it off. It worked, but I'm not totally comfortable with the fix long term. I still need to tackle that issue. Sounds like you have some great winter options for outdoor activities. I can pretty much backpack here year round as well if I want to spend time in the desert. I'm not a huge fan of the desert, though. I much prefer the mountains. Thanks for your kind words and comment!
Hi Catherine. Thank you for the response. I prefer hiking elevation as well. In Texas, we have the Davis & Guadalupe Mountains. Both surrounded by desert terrain. And, both very arid (except at the Guadalupe’s where vegetation is a bit more lush in the canyons & on top). We also have a large area called the hill country just west of I-35 from San Antonio thru Austin. So, normally, I like to get a hiking/backpacking warmup in the hill country before heading west for the higher elevation hikes. I also like camping and hiking at locations that have historical significance too.Concerning your tent, with your backpacking season winding down, perhaps you should check with Big Agnes customer support to see what they would charge to repair it. As I mentioned before, they are customer oriented and helped me with my tent damage. Besides, it doesn’t hurt to ask. 😊 One more thing. You mentioned the White Mountains in this vid. I think that is the range where Boundary & Montgomery Peaks are located. I had asked about whether you had visited them on one of your other vids. Thanks again for the great work. Thanksgiving is fast approaching. The busiest ☹️ week of the year for me (I am responsible for baking all the pies for Thursday!) Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
Glad to see you camping out near the High Sierra back in the Alabama Hills Catherine. The smoke is unbelievable considering the fires are not near there. Beautiful sunrise and the other views especially the frozen creek/falls, kind of hard to tell. The views of the sunrise were exceptional by the way, too bad about the smoke. Sounds like you had a fun time with your family and then got to listen to the wind rustling your tent all night. lol As for what I do during the winter I months I moved to southern New Mexico last year and I go rockhounding and bird watching and during the summer we go up into the Gila wilderness and other places, mainly to trout fish. I keep non-native species because the introduction of trout like rainbows has had a detrimental effect on the native Gila Trout. Eating trout for dinner is a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Catherine I recalled why we called them the Iron Hills, it had to do with The Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings books which were really popular in the early '70s. They reminded us of Dain, the dwarf king of the Iron Hills! Silly, but it was 1972 and we didn't have anything else to do sitting around the campfire. lol
Thank you!! Hanging in the Alabama Hills is a great alternative when you want to feel the Sierras, but can't get into the high country. I've seen some videos on the Gila Wilderness. Looks like an awesome place. I'll have to visit.
Thank you Matt. I actually had a couple folks accuse me of not being solo on my last solo backpacking video because "someone was behind the camera". lol They didn't even fathom the concept my camera could be on a tripod. I appreciate you watching!
Dear Cath, let me say first of all say how sorry we are for the people who lost their lives and homes during the recent wild fires. To witness the effects must sadden you as we know much you love the Sierras. We are so pleased you found a great camping spot, did the smoke still hang around when it was so windy ? You have a great set up now and we look forward to seeing more of your adventures ATB Paul & Christie
Hi there! Thank you for your thoughts. I have several friends who's homes burned to the ground in the Woolsey fire in Malibu. It's tragic. So many lives lost too between that fire and the Camp fire. The smoke did blow out of there with the wind. Thanks so much!
what a beautiful landscape!!!.....just stunning...that mobius arch vista was awesome!...and brats!!!!!!.....you should try Silver Spring brand beer and brat spicy mustard...awesome on brats!...always good to get out into the wilderness.....I am "trying to reason with hunting season" right now...a lot of my favorite places are open for hunting so I have to camp at more "civilized areas," which are not my favorite but still nice......I love my 2 person kelty tent...it is a great brand...you should look into kelty as a replacement for your broken tent ....great adventure as always!!!
Thanks Mike! Can you believe I don't like mustard!? hahaaa. I'm with you on liking less civilized areas. That's why I didn't camp at the official campground with my family. I wanted to feel more remote. I fixed my Big Agnes tent, but thought I'd try this one since I was car camping. Kelty makes a great product. Hope hunting season ends soon so you can return to your favorite haunts!
Excellent video again!!! Getting very cold if running water is freezing. On 9.21.18 I submitted up and back same day. People who camped at trail camp reported 2f overnight temp back then. So overnight camping at that elevation is very difficult. Glad you were well prepared as no had fun. See on the trail. Also did you see a pair of trekking pens leaning up against the portal beams? I left mine there?
Thank you John. Yes...I didn't want to freeze up there. I could have handled it, but would it have been fun? Not so sure about that. lol. There were a pair of trekking poles leaning against the beams, but they belonged to one of those dudes in the shot as I walked through there I think. lol
You need a lot more small pencil size wood until you get coals the GUI thumb size wrist size then whatever but lots of small pieces to start and remember you need air flow! 😊
Fabulous video, Catherine. Are bears a possibility there and do you carry spray? I'm a solo camper hoping to get into backpacking and have started to work again as a travel nurse again so I am hoping to work and explore CA in the near future. Your video is so inspiring.
Black bears live everywhere. They are usually sissies and frady cats. However they can and do from time to time attack. Mostly where they don't find enough food.
Hi Kat! I think it's very rare for them to come that far down the mountain. A few miles to the west at the base of the mountains is more likely. Bear spray is illegal in Inyo County. We have Black Bear and they will avoid humans for the most part. You need to give them space and make lots of noise if you come upon one. They will usually run from you. Thanks for the kind words on the video.
Wow! You have good video production skills. I'm sure you must have taken a class. The Lone Pine area is so beautiful, even the smoke did not obscure the shots. I've never camped in the Alabama Hills, but usually stay at Lone Pine Campground when car camping. I once tried Tuttle Creek too. I did hike all the way to Lone Pine Lake once in November after being laid off at the end of fire season. l have also done the trail that goes from Lone Pine Campground all the way to Whitney Portal. The last time I backpacked in the area, I did a solo trip to Cottonwood lakes for three days and two nights. Did you get your other tent poles repaired yet? Good job on choosing the music too.
Oh, about what I do in the winter to get outdoors? I've camped at Lone Pine Campground in March, so I don't let that stop me. I've also winter backpacked with a class to Round Valley in Mt. San Jacinto State Park in March as well, hiking in from the Palm Springs Tram. It got down to 15 degrees at night. Very chilly! I also go car camping in Death Valley or Joshua Tree National Parks, and in the upper Kern River Canyon too. I've had a hankerin' to backpack the Kern River Trail above Johnsondale Bridge someday, and I have backpacked the Rincon Trail in the same area once November. It rained and I was forced to hike back in the dark to my car and ended up in Limestone Campground, which unfortunately, the Forest Service now closes at this time of the year. I had only a tarp on that trip and it was not enough. Another place I would consider is going to the Kennedy Meadows area since the road stays open in the winter and so does Kennedy Meadows campground. Some good dispersed camping also available along the South Fork of the Kern River too, but I think it would get very cold.
Hi Ronald. Thanks so much for the kind words on my video production. I've never taken a class actually. I've been a still photographer for years, so I think that helps. :) Isn't that trip from the Lone Pine campground up to Whitney brutal? It's huge elevation gain correct? I did a band aid repair on the poles by cutting a section out and tying it off. I still need a long term cure. haha
Nice! We for sure have lots of snow free desert locations to chose from here in California. I'm not a huge fan of the desert, but I do take advantage during winter.
That National Recreation Trail from Lone Pine Campground to the Portal is a butt kicker, but I took my time and made it an all day affair having lunch at the Portal and watching the Stellar's Jays come get my crumbs.
I prefer backpacking in the colder month here in the southeast . When the Blue Ridge parkway is closed you can hike in....we have lots of good areas to hike here and camp all year long. You just have to adjust your equipment. Coldest I have ever camped in was 18 degrees .
Fabulous camera work in that amazingly beautiful place. Peaceful video production! Thanks for taking us along.
Alabama Hills oh my God so beautiful so many movies were filmed there it's incredible resetting the just so beautiful thank you so much sweetie
Glad you enjoyed it!
Stunning !! 😃👍
Thank you Sir!
It's so lovely to see another woman who loves walking and the great outdoors. I'm early 50s, live in England, and rarely encounter others who share my passion. X
Thank you Erika. Nice to see some folks here from across the pond. If you make it here to the states, give me a holler. :)
Thanks for sharing your adventures Catherine, nicely done.
Thank you David!
Thank you for a wonderful video to watch. Love the Sierra mountains.
Thank you for watching Thomas. Glad you enjoyed it.
Great pictures and video. Keep on Smiling!!
Another one of my favorite desert places. I've hiked that area thoroughly and have caught Rainbows in the creeks. I don't go back as often as I used to as new horizons have beckoned. Love the vid , felt like old, good times. Hiked Whitney in my younger days it really took a toll on my uncle just not enough pressure at those heights for him and he felt like his head was going to explode. One night on the summit and the Marmots got into some of the back packs and had a feast LoL .....What does hurt my soul yearly is when the wilderness is on fire. Nice vid. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing! Enjoying your videos. Keep them coming.
Randy Thompson thank you. I’ll definitely keep them coming!
BREATHTAKING VIEWS , COLORS , COULD HEAR YOU PERFECTLY! HOPEFULLY THE FIRES GET PUT OUT! HOPE ALL WHO ARE FIGHTING THE FIRES ARE SAFE & THANKING THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE! PRAYERS FOR ALL THE ONES WHO LOST HOMES & FAMILY MEMBERS & PETS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES! ENJOYED AS ALWAYS !
Hi David. Thank you! Yes...the fires have been devastating. So many homes and lives lost. I've been putting out many prayers.
Winter is one of our favorite times to backpack. The summers are the challenging season for us with temps around 100 to 110 and heat index even higher with about 95 to 100 % humidity. Beautiful video as usual! Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Guys! I would imagine you take full advantage of winter in Texas. Thank you! I always enjoy your adventures, as well.
Thanks again for sharing spectacular photography and your pleasant narration. Beautiful scenery.
And thank you so much for watching. I always enjoy your comments. I appreciate it.
Now you know I'm devoted to your Channel right it's 3:30 in the morning Sunday Zamboanga Philippines love watching you I took your advice and got out Southern California is nice but
Hello Catherine, it is very good to see you out on the trail once again. I always look forward to your videos. I thoroughly enjoy your photographic skills. As always, be safe out there and have fun. Perhaps one day I will have the pleasure of meeting you on the trail. 🤗
Thanks so much Ronald! Always appreciate your support.
Love your videos. Keep 'em coming. God bless.
Thank you!
Very beautiful& nice video.Allways I am with you.
Hi ya Cat
I really love bag liners. Not only for the obvious xtra warmth, but also bcuz it does a great job of keeping sweat n dirt from the bag and so less washings 4 the bag an that adds life to the bag.
Plus, if it's to warm I can sleep in the liner and open my bag like a blanket. So ur?was " what do we do for winter outdoorong? "
Here in the s.west it's more desert stuff as you do. Winter's we wrk our way up the mnts. My wife doesn't backpack so we take the trailer out. Backpacking is mostly solo, well not quite cuz my 4 legged buddy Traky goes w me he has his own pack. either way it's good times and sleepy daydreams by the fire 🔥. Happy trails to you. Glad you can have family times outdoor also 👍🏼👍🏼
Another very enjoyable video, always nice music choices too! My thoughts and prayers to those affected by the fires.
Thank you Mike. The fire victims can for sure use our prayers.
You caught some gorgeous colors with the sunrise shots of Whitney on Day 2!
That sunrise was beautiful. Thank you.
love your posts was just up there a week ago freakin awesome,,,thank you for sharing look forward to crossing paths one day....happy adventures for camp beetles!!!!
Thank you so much. I agree. It's freakin' awesome! :)
Your voice is calm and relaxing
Ram lila thank you.
Excellent video Catherine. The firewood may not have cured long enough, so don't feel too bad. The smoke sure was dense, but made for some great shots with the sun shining through.
Thank you Bryan! I was able to cook my brat...that was the most important thing. haha
Thank You.... Awesome video! 👍
Beautiful place. Nice photography. Call me a lone wolf but I can't see sharing this place. I would want to experience such a place by myself. Get up when I want. Walk as long as I want. Stop when I want. The truth is I will never see this place or do the things I dream of doing but through your eyes I can. Thank you. New subscriber from Italia here.
the scenery is absolutely stunning!
You have a real eye for capturing the beauty of nature, thanks for sharing. Good shot with the sleeping bag liner, nothing but net. ;) When I want to spoil myself I take the hot tent out for winter camping I dusted it off it out a couple weeks ago it was - 20 C and I had it up to a balmy25 C inside the tent at one point.
Thanks so much. I should have tried a free throw into the tent. lol I'd absolutely love to winter camp in a hot tent. That would be awesome.
Beautiful!! Glad you were safe. 💖💖
Thank you Iris! xoxo
Another amazing video,I love going to Alabama hills it’s one of my favorites.
Coffee ,nectar of the gods!! I say that literally every time I drink it!
During the winter months I head up to the mammoth hot springs and from there I usually stay at either Alabama hills or trona pinnacles.
Thank you for taking us along on another relaxing and beautiful adventure!
Thank you so much. Coffee “is” the nectar of the gods!! Haha :)
Such a beautiful landscape!
Catherine Gregory : Hello ! Great landscape scenes , reminds one of the Star Trek episodes filmed long ago ! The camp chair looked very sturdy & comfortable , and well worth the extra weight to pack it with your gear ! Thanks for the great video , stay safe always while having fun !!! Thanks S.S.S./*Tom
Hey Tom. Yes, that chair is awesome. haha. They have used this spot for locations in lots of TV and Film, so it's possible it's been used for a Star Trek episode. lol Thanks so much!
Winter in Pac NW, lift served ski, backcountry ski and hike in the coast range. Will be riding my new gravel bike too! Great video! Thxs
Sounds like you have some great plans for winter. Thanks for answering my question. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you!
So inspiring! I recently went solo camping but in my RV... does that count? 😊
Thank you. Sure, it counts!! You go girl!
Very nice video Cat! You are sooooooooo talented! Thanks!👍😃
Awe...thank you so much Loran!
To answer your question I used to cross country ski. My husband likes to snow shoe, which doesn't agree with my knees. We keep our excursions short in winter. Now a days you're more apt to catch us making snow creatures and sledding with our son like we did just yesterday! Thanks for sharing your adventure, I couldn't help but to think it looks like a whole different planet yet it is only a thousand or two miles away! That Mobus Arch sure looks interesting may have to put that hike on our "someday" list. After a recommendation from a fellow camper this year I picked up one of those Luci lights and love it! Happy trails and hope you're able to get out again soon!
Sounds like some fun in the snow Julie. The Alabama Hills reminds me of what Mars might look like. lol Lots of movies have used them as a location. Those Luci lights are the bomb! Thanks for watching.
Hi Catherine! Very beautiful and nice video😊👍
Thank you Ingrid! Glad you enjoyed it.
The Sierra is so beautiful. Coming from Colorado and now living in the PNW, it still amazes me what gorgeous places this country has to offer. Thank you for sharing! Subscribed.
There are so many beautiful places here in the USA. I prefer the west for sure. Thanks so much for subscribing. I appreciate it.
Amazing. The views there are crazy!
What a beauty of a place...
I need to get up North!
I'm researching for my next adventure, perhaps in the Sierra's. I've enjoyed watching your video's, thank you.
Thanks Gregg. Glad you've enjoyed them.
Great job best video's on net, Im having asthma problems with all this smoke, staying in Ill watch you
Thank you so much! Be safe with the smoke. These fires are devastating.
Really pretty area there Catherine. Great work..
Thank you Robert!
How did you carry that big tent and big ice cooler in that little backpack?
Lovely photos. Thank you.
Thank you Carol!
Great video....Thank You
Beautiful area, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for coming along Jimmie!
The desert is an interesting place. Unreal shots
It is but it does get old fast. That sand and wind make for a hard nights sleep! Been through that a few times. I felt her pain in the am lol.
Thank you! It is interesting. I prefer being "in" the mountains as opposed to just seeing them in my view, but it is a cool spot and you still feel the Sierra vibe and energy.
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism yes...being covered in dirt isn't so much fun. lol
Very properly climbing area .bishop cal.very Beauiful place .a lot of movies film there.you are hiking beauity.good job.
Thank you David!
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures i have been there a long time ago. 1982 to yosemite nat park.i dont get to travel much.that area is just plan.glorious..😁
Hello Catherine, new subscriber to your channel, loved Eastern Glacier National Park, I've lived in Missoula Mt., and would take weekend trips to Glacier on the western side, hope to see more soon. God bless you always.
Hi Scott! Thanks so much for subscribing. I have fallen in love with Glacier. I can’t wait to go back and explore more of the park.
Catherine Gregory you won't be disappointed, work your way to the top, you will see Valley of the Lost Lakes or Hidden Lakes, it's been awhile since I was there, you can also cross over into Canada, just make sure you have a passport, enjoy your journey through Glacier National Park.
The Woolsey fire affected Lone Pine. But, the frozen waterfall and smokey sun beam imagery were great! Whitney, round trip, is doable in a day. But, for 1 day, this is more a 'peak bagging' goal than a 'day hike'. Round trip, the Whitney trail is 22 miles with over 6000 feet elevation gain. For peak bagging, a faster approach is via. the 'mountaineers route'. It entails scrambling up a fairly steep ravine adjacent to Iceberg lake. Did replacing the shock cord fix the Big Agnes tent pole issue?
Thank you Greg! Do you prefer Greg or Gregory? I don't think I want to experience Whitney as a day hike. I'd like to get close and camp, summit and then maybe camp again. I haven't replaced the shock cord on my Big Agnes yet. I cut a section of the stretched piece and tied it off. It works for now, but I do need to do a better fix.
You mentioned the prospect of a pre-dawn hike to the summit, prompting my prior comment. I agree. Hiking is much more enjoyable without a focus on sprinting to the destination, only to then focus on the return. 'Greg' is easier, (1 syllable beats 3). A benefit of living next to the eastern Sierra is that snowshoeing, skiing and occasional Winter camping are easily accessible. (but snow is late again this year)
Very nice. I'm glad you didn't decide to go up. That would of been cold and miserable,you would of missed out on family visit time and with all the smoke it wouldn't of been worthwhile. I know I want to make up at some point too but you really want ideal conditions for it to be worthwhile. I think this adventure was just right for the conditions. Great nightscape pic too! Love it!
Thank you!!! In hindsight I agree with you. I was for sure having a bad case of backpacker envy watching them all head up. As I sat around the fire that night in what were cold temps in the low lands, I knew I'd be pretty miserable up high.
keep the videos coming! Love them.
Will do and thank you!
Hi, I need to go back to lone pine ranger station to discuss my 2019 JMT hike. I will explore the Alabama hills area when I'm there. At this time of the year, I sleep inside my SUV. Glad to know fires are okay now. Might do it this upcoming Thanksgiving weekend.
I certainly love this area.
Thanks
I was there Thanksgiving weekend last year. Not showing any rain in the forecast currently.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures good to hear, I was just checking the weather.
Thanks
I love your adventures
annacfd28 thank you! I appreciate having you along!
Hey Girl,,looks like a great area for a short getaway...............always love your camera work..the images are awesome !! ..Too bad that campfire was such a struggle..maybe have better luck with local ground wood,naturally dried ,just have to pick up along the way....I'm not getting out much lately so it sure is nice to tag along with you........as always ...........Stay Safe and God Bless............
Nice to see you Rockytop! I always enjoy having you along. I didn't use enough fuel for that fire and also the wood was too hard. Ah well, at least I cooked my brat! lol Thank you!
I really enjoyed that too :) Yes i will most certanly hit that subscribe button!!! Thank you again for sharing!!!
Thank you so much Mikael! I really appreciate you subscribing.
How fortunate you are to live so close to such breathtaking scenery. Minnesota is beautiful, but we don't have the mountains, except for much smaller ones along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
As far as fire making, I don't know if wetness is a factor there, but I usually lay three dry split logs as the base and then add kindling on top and then two or three more split logs over that. My secret weapon is Coghlans fire sticks which I break up and light and place around the kindling to get the "party started". Thanks for taking us along.
I do feel very fortunate to be so close Lily. Not a bad playground to have. I've seen some beautiful backpacking videos from Lake Superior. Thanks for the fire trips. I definitely needed more fuel, but having a little help to get the party started would have been great, too.
Coffee lover too! Winter is actually the best time to hike where I live. It can be cold and wet at times but one can be selective and watch the weather forecast for prime days. The leaves are off and panoramic views without bugs make for great camping, backpacking etc in the Ozark’s and Ouachita Mtns.
Another great video Cats! Thanks! I’ve hiked and climbed many places in the west but never in the Sierra. Hope to climb Whitney some day too.
Oh yeah...gotta have my coffee. lol That's one of several great thing about fall/winter...no bugs!! Where have you hiked out west? I think you will be in awe of the Sierra when you do make it out.
Catherine Gregory many many trips in Colorado, climbing 14ers.
I climbed Mt Rainier in 2013 and did a Traverse of the Wind River Range, along with some hikes in the Grand Tetons. Also a few excursions in Utah and NM. Internationally, I’ve only climbed in Ecuador and it was magnificent! I follow Joey and Bryan. Ha, one of my first followings began with John A. All of you bring inspiration, especially when I’m working and can’t get out there like I would like to.
Those morning shots of the alpenglow on the Whitney range were amazing!
Thank you so much. It was much more beautiful to the naked eye. I wanted to sleep in that morning, but I'm sure glad I didn't miss that.
Hi Cat I remember when you had 500 Subscribers, Keep posting the great videos.
aceyorba thank you for your long time loyalty and support! I so appreciate it!
Once again, I have to compliment you on your amazing taste in color :) I really enjoyed this video. I wasn't able to get out as much this year due to life drama that seems to be coming to an end, but it's always fun to go along with you and see the world through your lens. Thank you and keep up the amazing work. Here's to a bazillion more subscribers. You deserve it!
Thanks so much Steve! Sorry about what you've been going through, but glad to hear it's coming to and end. I'm looking forward to you getting back on The Tube!
As usual your camera work is amazing. You have an eye for outdoor scenes that are very pretty and great to look at. Add that to your narration and you have a very nice video that certainly keeps me entertained. Keep em coming.
Thank you so much Ken. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Catherine! With the fire, try more kindling with small split pieces of wood first to get it going. You’ll need a small hatchet axe for that. Once it’s lit, then throw bigger pieces of wood in. Good luck and be safe out there!
Thanks for the tips! I appreciate it.
Yeah a hatchet and what she had would probably worked just fine if she could split up in 1/4's. It might a been a bit too green to burn well. Splitting it up would of gotten her by probably.
I definitely think that would have worked. I needed more fuel. I also think the wood had very hard. When I did my solo trip in the same location last year, I brought birch. I had a great fire that trip, but I also collected a lot of twigs for kindling. I should have done that this time, too.
Never thought of that. Thanks.
Hi, rather then kindling I would just use a flame thrower. Works great
Thanks for the vid. I'll be out there in March. Take your family to the Whitney Portal general store and order a single pancake for 4 adults. lol. And for winter getting out, i photograph Laguna and Newport seascapes a lot.
I heard that store has great burgers. :)
Hello again
I'm at Alabama hills tonight, almost a full moon. Also a wicked snow storm has hit the sierras over the past two days. No more high elevation hiking for me this year. I'll wonder around the hills and into lone pine.
Happy Thanksgiving
Hey John. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time in the A.H.! Stay warm.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures temp not bad, 32f overnight. 60f today hiking. Real nice. The portal road is snowed and iced over last .5 miles very sketchy. The road to get access to hike cottonwood pass, closed, snow and ice.
Hiked AH, Today great fun. I love you just pick a spot and pull in!!! The snow storm the past few days have really limited access to trails.
Love your videos
Mt Whitney is one of my favorite places to camp and fish, I rode my bike up the portal road last year and camped in November when the road was closed to cars, was the only one up there.....I use a military patrol sleep system/bag... you can sleep in some insane cold temps with this setup. You can backpack with it it just is a bit heavier. Better for bike packing for sure! Keep up the amazing vids!
I see people riding their bikes up. That seems so hard. lol Yes, it's always nice when you can get past the road closures and have the place to yourself. Thank you!
Stunning views as always! Re your coffee chat, I'm in our woods (Essex, England) that were first documented 10,000 years ago. They cover 100's of acres though farmland has encroached as you'd expect. They're full of wildlife & I'm in my element..;-))
Thank you Andrew. I need to go back and visit England.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures And I need to revisit America..;-))
Just following along. Thank you.
I like your vaseline/cotton ball fire starter idea maybe with a little paraffin wax mixed in.
What struck me about your firewood stock is a noticeable lack of kindling. Maybe on your next car camping trip bring a hatchet or small ax to split your logs up a little to make some. It's the coals from these smaller bits the keep the larger bits alight.
I love the Alabama Hills and Eastern Sierras from Cottonwood lakes to Whitney Portal especially in late autumn when there's a chill in the morn and eve... fewer folks around. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
I needed more kindling/fuel for sure. I also think the wood was very hard. When I did my solo trip in the same location last year, I brought birch. I had a great fire that trip, but I also collected a lot of twigs for kindling. I should have done that this time, too.I will definitely summit Whitney next season probably utilizing the route you just mentioned. Thanks for coming along.
I ordered one of those chairs a few weeks ago,,,an off-brand from Amazon, thinking "ah what the heck ". I thought I might regret it by taking it out on a weekend hike but did anyway. It actually wasn't too bad. I clipped it to the outside of my pack instead of placing it inside. Only slight issue I had was getting that sketchy feeling that it would break as soon as I sat down and got comfortable and would be out thirty bucks or so. It held out fine for a cheapie and didn't weigh me down much. Thanks for another wonderful video 😃
I'm sure yours is just as good as the REI chair. It is nice to have a comfortable place to sit. Thanks for watching my video.
Your footage is so beautiful.
Thank you Barbara!
Yes, it is... Catherine does a nice job.
Great video.I admire your commitment and enthusiasm. Either split your wood or bring fatwood to get the larger pieces hot and burning. Anyway keep up the great vids.
Thank you Ken and thanks for the help with the fire.
Amazing! I’ve run out of things to say, but I love what you’re doing.:-)
Mike.x
Hey Mike. I appreciate your comments every time! Thanks so much!!
I still need to camp in the Alabama Hills. I usually abide by the rule everyone gets one "luxury" item when backpacking light and that chair is mine! 😎
Jon Harting hahaa. It’s pretty awesome.
As always Cat, love your backcountry videos. The Sierra's are beautiful during any season. To answer your question, "What do your subscribers do in the backcountry during the winter season?" I will do some winter backpacking but it requires much more planning to stay warm. Also, love exploring frozen waterfalls, snowshoeing, and snow skiing. Happy Trails and Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Thank you and thanks for answering my question. I'd love to winter backpack. I know I said I'm not one for frigid temps, but with the right gear, I think it would be a great experience. You can also build shelters out of snow and stay warm inside. That'd be pretty cool. I love to snowshoe. I'm looking forward to doing some of that this winter.
we got snow here, and I'm excited to use the cross country ski trails. :)
Awesome! Where are you located?
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures WI, the homestate of John Muir.
i will be going out for a 2 day camp, i will be camping either in the Brecon Beacons or along the coast in the UK, I use an carinthia defence 4 bag coupled with an exped UL 7, my tent is a snugpack scorpion for winter camping, nice and toasty set up, fab video and subbed ya ATB Kaizer
Sounds like you're set for a great trip! Enjoy!! Thanks so much for subbing. I appreciate it.
Very nicely done Catherine, I am not sure if you mentioned the date or what month you were there in this video? I am assuming fall since it was getting so cold at night. Thanks again for another really nice video!
Hi Mike... It was last weekend. November 9th through 11th.Thanks so much for the kind feedback and for watching.
Hey Cat... just a quick heads up. My wife and I went camping last weekend and an unexpected snow blew in.. we reached for our stash of pocket/hand warmers... and they were out of date!!! They only barely warmed for 10min.. so be sure to either use them or lose them!!! Just sayin’!! Happy trails!
Hi Mike! Thanks for the heads up. I actually found that out the hard way, too. lol I can't remember what trip is was on. Good for folks to read that here so they know, too. Thank you! Happy Trails.
Awesome photography! Thanks for another posting. It looks like you have plenty of solitude in the Alabama hills. Is that the norm there? I believe several movies and tv shows have been filmed in that area. I assume it is a popular spot. You alluded to your BA Fly Creek pole problem. What did you decide to do? Concerning the coffee, DITTOS! I carry similar packets of Korean and Viet instant coffee. (The Vietnamese is my go to when I need an extra kick in the pants! LOL!) Love that first cup on a chilly morning. 👍😊 To answer your question, living in Texas means that I can hike and backpack year round. In fact, winter and early spring are my preferences. Less crowds, cooler temps and fewer snakes. I usually hit multiple camping/hiking spots on a trip and add a motel stay for when a shower becomes a necessity. 😳
Hi Anthony. There are people around dispersed camping in the Alabama Hills. I was kind of tucked away in a good spot. It's definitely less crowded this time of year. You are correct about it being a location for film and TV productions. It's History in Hollywood goes way back to the old Western films. On the tent poles, for now I cut the stretched out piece of shock cord and tied it off. It worked, but I'm not totally comfortable with the fix long term. I still need to tackle that issue. Sounds like you have some great winter options for outdoor activities. I can pretty much backpack here year round as well if I want to spend time in the desert. I'm not a huge fan of the desert, though. I much prefer the mountains. Thanks for your kind words and comment!
Hi Catherine. Thank you for the response. I prefer hiking elevation as well. In Texas, we have the Davis & Guadalupe Mountains. Both surrounded by desert terrain. And, both very arid (except at the Guadalupe’s where vegetation is a bit more lush in the canyons & on top). We also have a large area called the hill country just west of I-35 from San Antonio thru Austin. So, normally, I like to get a hiking/backpacking warmup in the hill country before heading west for the higher elevation hikes. I also like camping and hiking at locations that have historical significance too.Concerning your tent, with your backpacking season winding down, perhaps you should check with Big Agnes customer support to see what they would charge to repair it. As I mentioned before, they are customer oriented and helped me with my tent damage. Besides, it doesn’t hurt to ask. 😊 One more thing. You mentioned the White Mountains in this vid. I think that is the range where Boundary & Montgomery Peaks are located. I had asked about whether you had visited them on one of your other vids. Thanks again for the great work. Thanksgiving is fast approaching. The busiest ☹️ week of the year for me (I am responsible for baking all the pies for Thursday!) Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
Glad to see you camping out near the High Sierra back in the Alabama Hills Catherine. The smoke is unbelievable considering the fires are not near there. Beautiful sunrise and the other views especially the frozen creek/falls, kind of hard to tell. The views of the sunrise were exceptional by the way, too bad about the smoke. Sounds like you had a fun time with your family and then got to listen to the wind rustling your tent all night. lol
As for what I do during the winter I months I moved to southern New Mexico last year and I go rockhounding and bird watching and during the summer we go up into the Gila wilderness and other places, mainly to trout fish. I keep non-native species because the introduction of trout like rainbows has had a detrimental effect on the native Gila Trout. Eating trout for dinner is a tough job, but somebody has to do it.
Catherine I recalled why we called them the Iron Hills, it had to do with The Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings books which were really popular in the early '70s. They reminded us of Dain, the dwarf king of the Iron Hills! Silly, but it was 1972 and we didn't have anything else to do sitting around the campfire. lol
Thank you!! Hanging in the Alabama Hills is a great alternative when you want to feel the Sierras, but can't get into the high country. I've seen some videos on the Gila Wilderness. Looks like an awesome place. I'll have to visit.
What would be some of safety tips? Especially camping solo.
Hello Catherine can I keep looking for the Lone Ranger to come showing up in one of those box canyons it might be too old of a joke for you though
MY MOM ACTUALY WAITED ON HIM. BACK IN THE DAY.
Great video. I appreciate all the tripod shots! I gotta do more of those... Shakey videos no good.
Thank you Matt. I actually had a couple folks accuse me of not being solo on my last solo backpacking video because "someone was behind the camera". lol They didn't even fathom the concept my camera could be on a tripod. I appreciate you watching!
I like your hat. What is the material? Felt? How comfortable is that hat during the heat of the day? Thanks
Dear Cath, let me say first of all say how sorry we are for the people who lost their lives and homes during the recent wild fires. To witness the effects must sadden you as we know much you love the Sierras. We are so pleased you found a great camping spot, did the smoke still hang around when it was so windy ?
You have a great set up now and we look forward to seeing more of your adventures ATB Paul & Christie
Hi there! Thank you for your thoughts. I have several friends who's homes burned to the ground in the Woolsey fire in Malibu. It's tragic. So many lives lost too between that fire and the Camp fire. The smoke did blow out of there with the wind. Thanks so much!
Congrats on 6k Cat!
Thank you Jaxx! You've been with me for just about the long haul. I appreciate that so much.
what a beautiful landscape!!!.....just stunning...that mobius arch vista was awesome!...and brats!!!!!!.....you should try Silver Spring brand beer and brat spicy mustard...awesome on brats!...always good to get out into the wilderness.....I am "trying to reason with hunting season" right now...a lot of my favorite places are open for hunting so I have to camp at more "civilized areas," which are not my favorite but still nice......I love my 2 person kelty tent...it is a great brand...you should look into kelty as a replacement for your broken tent ....great adventure as always!!!
Thanks Mike! Can you believe I don't like mustard!? hahaaa. I'm with you on liking less civilized areas. That's why I didn't camp at the official campground with my family. I wanted to feel more remote. I fixed my Big Agnes tent, but thought I'd try this one since I was car camping. Kelty makes a great product. Hope hunting season ends soon so you can return to your favorite haunts!
Did it feel magical overnight camping? I’ve been there for a video shoot but not yet for downtime.
Excellent video again!!!
Getting very cold if running water is freezing. On 9.21.18 I submitted up and back same day. People who camped at trail camp reported 2f overnight temp back then. So overnight camping at that elevation is very difficult. Glad you were well prepared as no had fun.
See on the trail.
Also did you see a pair of trekking pens leaning up against the portal beams? I left mine there?
Thank you John. Yes...I didn't want to freeze up there. I could have handled it, but would it have been fun? Not so sure about that. lol. There were a pair of trekking poles leaning against the beams, but they belonged to one of those dudes in the shot as I walked through there I think. lol
You need a lot more small pencil size wood until you get coals the GUI thumb size wrist size then whatever but lots of small pieces to start and remember you need air flow! 😊
What an amazing life. You mention 4 hours drive. 4 hours drive from where?
Hi There. I live in Orange County, CA. It's in Southern California.
Such a beautiful area. So stoked we get to go again in a few days! What kinda camera gear do you use?
I use a Sony RX100 III.
Enjoying your videos:)
Awesome!! Thank you!
Fabulous video, Catherine. Are bears a possibility there and do you carry spray? I'm a solo camper hoping to get into backpacking and have started to work again as a travel nurse again so I am hoping to work and explore CA in the near future. Your video is so inspiring.
Black bears live everywhere. They are usually sissies and frady cats. However they can and do from time to time attack. Mostly where they don't find enough food.
Hi Kat! I think it's very rare for them to come that far down the mountain. A few miles to the west at the base of the mountains is more likely. Bear spray is illegal in Inyo County. We have Black Bear and they will avoid humans for the most part. You need to give them space and make lots of noise if you come upon one. They will usually run from you. Thanks for the kind words on the video.
Wow! You have good video production skills. I'm sure you must have taken a class. The Lone Pine area is so beautiful, even the smoke did not obscure the shots. I've never camped in the Alabama Hills, but usually stay at Lone Pine Campground when car camping. I once tried Tuttle Creek too. I did hike all the way to Lone Pine Lake once in November after being laid off at the end of fire season. l have also done the trail that goes from Lone Pine Campground all the way to Whitney Portal. The last time I backpacked in the area, I did a solo trip to Cottonwood lakes for three days and two nights. Did you get your other tent poles repaired yet? Good job on choosing the music too.
Oh, about what I do in the winter to get outdoors? I've camped at Lone Pine Campground in March, so I don't let that stop me. I've also winter backpacked with a class to Round Valley in Mt. San Jacinto State Park in March as well, hiking in from the Palm Springs Tram. It got down to 15 degrees at night. Very chilly! I also go car camping in Death Valley or Joshua Tree National Parks, and in the upper Kern River Canyon too. I've had a hankerin' to backpack the Kern River Trail above Johnsondale Bridge someday, and I have backpacked the Rincon Trail in the same area once November. It rained and I was forced to hike back in the dark to my car and ended up in Limestone Campground, which unfortunately, the Forest Service now closes at this time of the year. I had only a tarp on that trip and it was not enough. Another place I would consider is going to the Kennedy Meadows area since the road stays open in the winter and so does Kennedy Meadows campground. Some good dispersed camping also available along the South Fork of the Kern River too, but I think it would get very cold.
Hi Ronald. Thanks so much for the kind words on my video production. I've never taken a class actually. I've been a still photographer for years, so I think that helps. :) Isn't that trip from the Lone Pine campground up to Whitney brutal? It's huge elevation gain correct? I did a band aid repair on the poles by cutting a section out and tying it off. I still need a long term cure. haha
Nice! We for sure have lots of snow free desert locations to chose from here in California. I'm not a huge fan of the desert, but I do take advantage during winter.
That National Recreation Trail from Lone Pine Campground to the Portal is a butt kicker, but I took my time and made it an all day affair having lunch at the Portal and watching the Stellar's Jays come get my crumbs.
Great skill and camera quality..you would be fun to hang out and hike with.
Blessings,
Sandalwood..AT annual hiker..Canadian
Thank you so much Max.
I prefer backpacking in the colder month here in the southeast . When the Blue Ridge parkway is closed you can hike in....we have lots of good areas to hike here and camp all year long. You just have to adjust your equipment. Coldest I have ever camped in was 18 degrees .
Hi Margaret. I like that you don't let a little winter and cold weather stop you! That's awesome.
Hi Cate, we love your chair, where can we get one (Uk)?
Thank you! Do you have REI in the UK? It's made by them, but I think you can probably find similar chairs on Amazon.
Catherine, what type of Patagonia jackets were you wearing in your video?
Hi There. They are both the Down Sweater jackets.
Trying to catch up with all your videos. hehe