Great story, thanks for taking time to share. Did this hike on Anzac weekend 2022 (that last arrow section is an eye opener!). I have a lot of hike/outdoor experience and I still found this the most challenging trail I have ever walked. but the experience is one of my life's highlights. Hopefully this trail wont get loved to death like so many once word gets out.
Thanks. It was early to mid November 2023. Yes it was really challenging trail that’s for sure. I’d hate to be up there in bad weather (hot or cold) and navigating under time pressure would be a nightmare. I loved doing it over 3 days. Yes it’s such a special spot. We hikers, who live outdoors should be the loudest and proudest conservationists. Sadly this sometimes isn’t the case. Happy hiking to you.
First let me say - You Girls Rock! Clearly this is one EPIC hike that is certainly out of my skill level, so the only way to see it is vicariously through you. Loved the Wild Flowers, WA is famous for them. Music was well chosen and on point. Photography, Videography, Editing was great, as always. Thank you so much Kate and Ellen. 🤩😍
Wonderful thank you Kate. It took me back some years to when I was high on one of the peaks, freezing, and it did start to snow. Just flurries but enough to say I have been snowed on in WA.
Well done and an epic. The Stirlings are a favourite of mine. To see that end of the range up close is something I've not done. I fly passengers to Bluff Knoll in a glider once or twice a year and is also an awesome experience. When the wind is from the North, I'll stretch it to Ellen's Peak. We take off from the Stirling Range Retreat airfield (opposite the road up to the car park) which takes all of 30 minutes to get to Ellen's and back. Cheers...
I'm a local photographer and I've hiked that mountain a number of times and also carried my camera gear all the way to the top. It's an amazing walk and views.
Yay, you made it Kate! Well done to you both! I named my gallery after Ellen Peak; I could see it from my house. I also made a snowman on-top of Bluff Knoll one year with my kids. The Stirlings still remains one of my fav places in WA. I've actually just returned from hiking in Kossy. Amazing place!. Thank you xo
Halfway through watching (I gotta work but will finish) - you are amazing! I am a new hiker, did my first low key scrambling yesterday. I think this is TOTALLY EPIC (and no intention to attempt something like this as yet lol) - love your videos!
Amazing thanks for the message. Congratulations on getting into hiking. Hope you love it. Build your skills slowly and never stop learning. Happy hiking
Wow Kate. This is an amazing adventure you both had. The scrambling seemed pretty full on but an incredible traverse. Reminded me in parts of Tassies Western Arthur's and Victoria's Grampians. What a stunning walk.
I'm a WA bloke in my early 70s and have been asked to do this hike a number or times. Not while my bum points groundwards would I attempt this. Well done you. Very entertaining thank you.
Great video Kate, looks like you had some fun with the weather. I made the same navigational embarrassment coming off First Arrow. So easy to keep on walking towards the edge of the cliff.
Wow, what an epic trip. That’s certainly one for the bucket list. Well done as that looked like quite a challenge plus an incredible part of the world.
I enjoyed this one a lot. Bucket list stuff. Amazing scenery and scrambling. The 'sharing a tent with someone I'm not sleeping with' bit made me laugh. Funny how that old school weight saving measure - sharing gear - seems to have fallen by the way in the ultralight revolution.
I have 2x GoPro 11 one with media mod and rode wireless pro mic. It’s been working well. And iPhone 14 Pro Max with gymbal for some smooth pannos. Thanks for watching
Sterling effort Kate! 😀 I don't know how your hat didn't blow away. Beautiful wildflowers. Have you plans to do the other Stirling peaks? And the Bibbulmun track? 👣
Thanks mate. We were just re watching this on the weekend with some friends and we had a giggle about how hard I had my hat jammed on my head. I’d love to do more there and the bib. Just gotta find time WA is amazing for hiking
@@KateGrarock yeah I think your hat was defying some laws of nature or something! 😀 W.A is an incredibly beautiful and diverse state hey. Look forward to seeing your next adventure and hope you make it back to W.A soon 😊
Yes I was a little nervous myself. It’s always hard to judge how hard a hike will be. The most difficult part was the water carry and a few navigation points.
Thanks Aaron. Yes we were extremely lucky with the weather. Got to love a trail that only lets you through at certain times. The hike down from bluff knoll was crazy hot I can’t imagine doing the whole thing in the heat. Pretty dangerous. I can’t wait to go back as explore more of the area.
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Great video, thank you for sharing your experience exploring an obscure corner of the land I've never heard of
Mate thanks a bunch for the kind words and generous support. It means a lot. Hope you are doing well and gearing up for watching Alone season 2
Great story, thanks for taking time to share. Did this hike on Anzac weekend 2022 (that last arrow section is an eye opener!). I have a lot of hike/outdoor experience and I still found this the most challenging trail I have ever walked. but the experience is one of my life's highlights. Hopefully this trail wont get loved to death like so many once word gets out.
Thanks. It was early to mid November 2023. Yes it was really challenging trail that’s for sure. I’d hate to be up there in bad weather (hot or cold) and navigating under time pressure would be a nightmare. I loved doing it over 3 days. Yes it’s such a special spot. We hikers, who live outdoors should be the loudest and proudest conservationists. Sadly this sometimes isn’t the case. Happy hiking to you.
What a lovely filmmaking Kate, atmosphere and overall scenery are phenomenal! 👏👏
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
This is fantastic, I did this walk about 10 years ago and lost most of my photos so great to see it in video. Brought back good memories.
So wonderful to hear. It’s an incredible place
First let me say - You Girls Rock! Clearly this is one EPIC hike that is certainly out of my skill level, so the only way to see it is vicariously through you. Loved the Wild Flowers, WA is famous for them. Music was well chosen and on point. Photography, Videography, Editing was great, as always. Thank you so much Kate and Ellen. 🤩😍
Thanks for the lovely comment. I always look forward to reading them.
Wonderful thank you Kate. It took me back some years to when I was high on one of the peaks, freezing, and it did start to snow. Just flurries but enough to say I have been snowed on in WA.
Oh that’s epic. Thanks for sharing. I absolutely understand how it can stow there. It’s brutal that wind. What a magnificent place
Well done and an epic. The Stirlings are a favourite of mine. To see that end of the range up close is something I've not done. I fly passengers to Bluff Knoll in a glider once or twice a year and is also an awesome experience. When the wind is from the North, I'll stretch it to Ellen's Peak. We take off from the Stirling Range Retreat airfield (opposite the road up to the car park) which takes all of 30 minutes to get to Ellen's and back. Cheers...
Epic mate. Wow what an incredible sight that would be. They are such an incredible place.
This made my day! Thanks for sharing your adventure Kate!
Thanks. Your comment made my day 😀
I'm a local photographer and I've hiked that mountain a number of times and also carried my camera gear all the way to the top. It's an amazing walk and views.
It’s so great hey. Wish I had more time In the area. So good it’s your backyard
@@KateGrarock I'm so blessed here
Another great video Kate. Thank you. Well done ladies 👏. That looked like a gruelling few days on stunning country.
Thanks a lot. It was so hard but so good.
Great track .I’ll never get there so thanks for the experience from the comfort of home.
Thanks mate. My absolute pleasure. I hope to do more there one day
Yay, you made it Kate! Well done to you both! I named my gallery after Ellen Peak; I could see it from my house. I also made a snowman on-top of Bluff Knoll one year with my kids. The Stirlings still remains one of my fav places in WA. I've actually just returned from hiking in Kossy. Amazing place!. Thank you xo
Wow Sam those stories are amazing. Thanks for sharing. A ⛄️ and a gallery what as special place. Thanks for watching
great looking walk , got serious vertigo watching you guys descend at around 16mins ! lovely photography as well !
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes was weird editing it back - it looks crazy. Thanks for watching
Love this. Thanks for making and sharing this epic hike/video ❤🙌🙏🌄
Our pleasure! Thanks for hiking along with us
So great to see you in my home state! Love our west Aussie trails!
I love it over there. So many I want to do. Such diverse landscapes too.
Halfway through watching (I gotta work but will finish) - you are amazing! I am a new hiker, did my first low key scrambling yesterday. I think this is TOTALLY EPIC (and no intention to attempt something like this as yet lol) - love your videos!
Amazing thanks for the message. Congratulations on getting into hiking. Hope you love it. Build your skills slowly and never stop learning. Happy hiking
Wow Kate. This is an amazing adventure you both had. The scrambling seemed pretty full on but an incredible traverse. Reminded me in parts of Tassies Western Arthur's and Victoria's Grampians. What a stunning walk.
Thanks mate. Yes it absolutely looks similar. I can’t wait to do more hiking in tas
Wow, what an adventure! Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers
My absolute pleasure. Thanks for watching
I'm a WA bloke in my early 70s and have been asked to do this hike a number or times. Not while my bum points groundwards would I attempt this. Well done you. Very entertaining thank you.
Hahaha thanks mate. Yeah it’s a challenging hike that’s for sure. I think the weather plays a massive role too. We got very lucky.
You're welcome. You should do the Cape to Cape in WA fir relaxation
@@michaelmcphee2930 I did that a couple of years back it was amazing. So many great hikes in WA
Great video Kate, looks like you had some fun with the weather. I made the same navigational embarrassment coming off First Arrow. So easy to keep on walking towards the edge of the cliff.
Thanks. Yeah totally it really twists and turns. So wild when you can see the track but don’t know how to link up with it.
Wow, that was so amazing! The scenery and views just spectacular 😍 might have to get fit so I can join you on one like that!
Thanks mate. Yesssss let’s get into it
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Wow, what an epic trip. That’s certainly one for the bucket list. Well done as that looked like quite a challenge plus an incredible part of the world.
Thanks mate. Yeah a very special place that’s for sure
Looks like you did stay friends by the end of the trip, so can't have been too bad😅
Great hike, guys! Was a pleasure getting to meet you 😊
Thanks Malcom it was so fun. We never stopped talking over three days. Was funny trying to edit it and reliving all the banter.
I enjoyed this one a lot. Bucket list stuff. Amazing scenery and scrambling.
The 'sharing a tent with someone I'm not sleeping with' bit made me laugh. Funny how that old school weight saving measure - sharing gear - seems to have fallen by the way in the ultralight revolution.
Hahaha totally. We almost didn’t share but wasn’t too bad. Thanks
Awesome adventure! What time of the year did you do this hike?
November. We were very lucky with the weather
What GoPro you using ? and I don’t hear any wind noise so good … looks pretty awesome hike 👍🏿
I have 2x GoPro 11 one with media mod and rode wireless pro mic. It’s been working well. And iPhone 14 Pro Max with gymbal for some smooth pannos. Thanks for watching
Sterling effort Kate! 😀 I don't know how your hat didn't blow away. Beautiful wildflowers. Have you plans to do the other Stirling peaks? And the Bibbulmun track? 👣
Thanks mate. We were just re watching this on the weekend with some friends and we had a giggle about how hard I had my hat jammed on my head. I’d love to do more there and the bib. Just gotta find time WA is amazing for hiking
@@KateGrarock yeah I think your hat was defying some laws of nature or something! 😀 W.A is an incredibly beautiful and diverse state hey. Look forward to seeing your next adventure and hope you make it back to W.A soon 😊
Thanks mate. Editing one in kalbarri soon I hope.
@@KateGrarock Awesome, thanks, I'll keep my eye out and look forward to seeing your experience there, Kalbarri is stunning!!
Thanks. Yeah it’s remarkable hey
…was that two days 1 night? The opening scene said you had planned for three.?
Happy trails
It was 2 nights 3 days. Was a good amount of time.
Kate Hikes! My name is Nate Higers, nice video!
Cheers mate.
Thanks for taking the time to film such a beautiful place. Let's hope the name is changed one day.
Thanks a lot. Yes would be lovely to see
This is way beyond me, but i'd like to try this trail out eventually.
Yes I was a little nervous myself. It’s always hard to judge how hard a hike will be. The most difficult part was the water carry and a few navigation points.
cool video! love that area as well, I really want to do this hike too
Thanks mate. It’s so amazing. Hope you get there with good weather. Happy hiking
Nice to be able to afford a z packs tent, ridiculous price 😮
Yeah pretty crazy hey. But hiking is my passion so made the commitment
I love to visit there but I am not brave enough to climb that beautiful mountain .
Thanks mate. Yeah it's a bit of a corker that's for sure. Happy hiking to you
What time of year did you go?
November. Was lucky with the temps not being too hot.
@@KateGrarock cheers mate.
Thanks for sharing Kate. This one has been on my list for a while, but last time I was there it was over 30c so we just decided to hit single peaks.
Thanks Aaron. Yes we were extremely lucky with the weather. Got to love a trail that only lets you through at certain times. The hike down from bluff knoll was crazy hot I can’t imagine doing the whole thing in the heat. Pretty dangerous. I can’t wait to go back as explore more of the area.
Where did you guys poop?
We followed minimal impact guidelines and dug a hole and buried it.