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@trailheadtracks 12 күн бұрын
Absolutely love this video. You clearly put in a ton of work, and what an awesome trip. Thanks!
@aaronfulwider779 6 күн бұрын
Thank You. I enjoy the art of it all.
@danielmccue4292 14 күн бұрын
My wife and I just visited the Banff and Jasper area in an RV this past summer. Beautiful area, saw Bears 13 times !!! More than the cumulative total of bear sightings I have had in my entire life up to that trip. We didn't see any Bison, but lots of other wildlife. Enjoyed your video, thanks for effort to film and edit. It looks like a lot of work.
@aaronfulwider779 13 күн бұрын
Thank You for the comment and taking the time to watch. That is insane to have 13 Bear sightings in one trip. Very special times spent in Banff and wildlife encounters make it that much better. The park is trying to control the spread of the Bison, which are supposed to be confined to a few drainages. A few individuals are migrating to parts of Banff they are not really supposed to be in. Soon, First Nations will get a chance to hunt the Bison as a means of population control.
@MikeHonchoh 20 күн бұрын
Can I be anybody else! I’ll hunt it lol
@bradleygarrett1126 24 күн бұрын
Wonderful video! My wife and I day-hiked and backpacked northern Banff during our honeymoon in 1973. God’s country 😊.
@aaronfulwider779 20 күн бұрын
Yes, it is gods country! Seemingly endless and overwhelming. Thank You for watching.
@farbeyonddriven8173 25 күн бұрын
The smell of acrid smoke and horses breath. As I plunge on in to certain death. Yah!!! my girlfriend and I in college went to see maiden, which was about 35 years ago. Eddie came out over the crowd and his brain exploded. As far as I know, she still has the piece of his 🧠!!!!
@aaronfulwider779 20 күн бұрын
I love Maiden because they write songs about actual history and literature. When I first saw the album cover for Piece of Mind I was like "Yuk, who is that guy all chained up to the walls." Then several years later I actually listened to Piece of Mind and loved it. More than anything, Iron Maiden has taught me not to judge a book by the cover.
@justino611 Ай бұрын
This is a great video! I summited yesterday but unfortunately had the clouds all socked in to the east like your summit here couldn't see anything but west was clear. It's interesting to see your video after going up myself but of course you were early season prob better on snow I was climbing the fun fun fun scree. See you found the dwarf door up top to the summit!
@aaronfulwider779 27 күн бұрын
Thank You for watching and glad you enjoyed the summit. I bet it was a beautiful approach in the fall conditions and all. Yes, the dwarf door to the top is using the snow, it makes travel a little more stable, if the snow is in good conditions of course. I would like to go back when it is 100% clear so the views of Hood Canal and Puget Sound can be seen. Take care and climb on!
@carolguezen5829 Ай бұрын
So nice to get young people out there…disconnecting from their devices and enjoying the natural world.
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
It felt really fulfilling. Getting the youth out is something I wish I did more. To disconnect from technology is getting harder and harder these days. They did a great job. Only got phones out for pictures. I would hike with this young crew again for sure.
@JimFu-e8k Ай бұрын
Absolutely no one calls mt constance outer constance
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
Well, I do. Kind of makes sense when comparing the two together.
@JimFu-e8k Ай бұрын
@@aaronfulwider779 just crushed it sat 🤟
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
Congratulations. I bet it was gorgeous up there with fall colors and all. You were probably above a sea of clouds! A memorable climb for sure.
@JimFu-e8k Ай бұрын
@aaronfulwider779 it was pretty clear we saw all wa major mountains
@vincenzo3292 Ай бұрын
For these kind of climbs I use to pack a half length 9mm rope, just long enough to deal with these shrunds and whatnot. Nice video.
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
We thought about taking rope and usually do. Just decided to go without on this one. Thank You for watching.
@lonroyd Ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing footage, never been up that way so the views were all new for me. Was the gate to Mowich still closed so you had to take the long walk up the road or trail?
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
Yes, the gate to Mowich was closed and we did not get started until later in the afternoon on the 3rd. We took the road and grindstone trail to Mowich Lake. To be honest, this section went by super quick and it did not take us long to get the Mowich Lake Rd behind us. Very pretty forest walk as well. Also, the road closure kept the crowds away. Felt like we were the only ones up there.
@lonroyd Ай бұрын
@@aaronfulwider779 Having all of Srpay Park to yourselves must have been awesome, I've always wanted to head up to Mowich and camp while the gate is still closed, use that as a base camp and explore without the masses.
@davidb1931 Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your videos! My wife and I are 87 and no longer able to backpack as we did in our younger years. Your pics allow us to "be out there again!" Thanks ❤
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
Thank You for watching and so glad you are enjoying them. KZbin has kind of become a video "album" that I get to share with the world. Just getting pieces of feedback like this means so much. My wife and I are trying to get out as much as we can while our bodies are still able because we know someday it will be us watching the KZbin videos. As always, glad to bring you along. Take care.
@hmtnhk Ай бұрын
I was climbing Mount Prophet this past July, completing the southwest rib (a.k.a. Jacob's ladder), then descending on the south rib (39 mile creek). Your shots of Mount Prophet provided me an outstanding perspective of what I achieved. Thank you for your nice video, well done!.
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
KZbin is a great way to "scout" a trip before you go. Glad this video was useful for that purpose. Feel like I'm giving back for all the KZbin "scouting" I have done. When I get a chance I need to check out your video of the climb. I can't even remember where Mt. Prophet is. Gonna have to break out the map! This is one location in the North Cascades I have a burning desire to return to. Lots of cool trips to complete.
@Kasho3359 Ай бұрын
One of the best thing I saw today it made my day man
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
Thank You. Glad I could help with that. Take care!
@NorthwestWanderer Ай бұрын
What epic views, the canadian rockies are something else!
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
They are on a whole different level!
@wacoolidge4 Ай бұрын
These videos are amazing. Well done. Small suggestion- microphone cover to block the wind noise?
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
Thank You for taking the time to watch. Trying to make them better for sure so thanks for the tip about the microphone cover. You are not the only person to recommend this.
@tomkniffin8036 Ай бұрын
Just stunning throughout ❤
@gregoryhoefer3660 Ай бұрын
This was/is a real smorgasbord of delight refreshing to experience. Thank you.
@pilowespo Ай бұрын
Outstanding video! I felt and enjoyed your enthusiasm for the hike. Beautiful shots of nature. Love the meadows.I need to get to that wilderness someday. Thanks for sharing! Hike on!
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment. I would love to return to those mega meadows along the PCT during the rut. I bet they are loaded with bugling bulls! Hope you make it to the William O. Douglas sooner than later and get the chance to add this wilderness to your channel. Take care.
@ervinslens 2 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful scenery man, these views are spectacular!
@aaronfulwider779 2 ай бұрын
Thank You. I can never get enough of it. Never satisfied for sure. More scenery please!
@farbeyonddriven8173 2 ай бұрын
Where’s Bruce moving to in PA? I’m central.
@aaronfulwider779 2 ай бұрын
He moved to Allentown, Lehigh county.
@DJ-pp9yg 2 ай бұрын
Wow, circumventing Bumping Lake. Great idea! I have spent a fair amount of time backpacking the area but you truly put the package of excursions into to one fantastic trip. Keep up the great work.
@aaronfulwider779 2 ай бұрын
Thank You. Great way to put it with the word "circumventing." There is still a lot more I would like to see in the William O. I am probably going back in late September!
@John-xu3nq 2 ай бұрын
I could watch your videos for hours DuckSage…and I do 😂
@aaronfulwider779 2 ай бұрын
Thank You. I should have a few more videos out throughout the next month.
@coniferousforests8030 2 ай бұрын
Hello! Awesome solo trip. Great to see you again =)
@aaronfulwider779 2 ай бұрын
Hello to you as well. Lots of different trees on this trip. Great expanses of conifers and meadows. Good to hear from you and thanks for the support.
@mnkymanfoo 2 ай бұрын
I was up by the Twin Sisters that same day, seems like long odds! Went on to summit Tumac Mountain which sits in the center of that beautiful plateau, lots of scoria and pumice and bugs. What an amazing spot!
@aaronfulwider779 2 ай бұрын
That is crazy. I was considering adding Tumac that into the trip as well. The William O. is actually one big volcanic play ground. Hopefully we will run into each other on the trail somewhere, sometime.
@ervinslens 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous scenery my friend! These shots are amazing!
@aaronfulwider779 2 ай бұрын
Thank You. Glad you enjoyed some cascade scenery. I need to make to the Italian Alps some day. Take care my friend.
@tomlackey22 2 ай бұрын
Great video! I relate. I agree. Thanks for sharing.
@aaronfulwider779 2 ай бұрын
Thank You Tom. Your KZbin video on American ridge helped me plan this trip. Take care.
@StevenCrouch-yh4ox 2 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for bringing back memories from 45 years ago. More snow and ice back then, and absolutely no paths. We camped at the summit ridge foot. The knife edge seemed steeper and there were no rocks. We then did Klawatii Peak and spent the second night at the meadows.
@aaronfulwider779 Ай бұрын
I would have loved to climb El Dorado back then. The North Cascades with more snow and ice and harder access. To be honest, I wish the knife edge would have lasted longer. Take care and thanks for watching.
@johnhamilton2019 2 ай бұрын
What an idiot !!......he wants to show us an amazing place ,, but he doesn't know the name of the mountains he is in . He seems to be more interested in himself than in the awesome place he is in . I don't think he is a mountain packer at all !!
@cuzcatlanan-an-ish7696 3 ай бұрын
Location pls ?
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
Sylvia Falls is located along the wonderland trail in Mt Rainier National Park. Past the Snow Lake trailhead you drop down into Stevens Canyon and this where Sylvia Falls is.
@dandog7653 3 ай бұрын
Wow, very beautiful! Nicely shot and edited. I can tell you like to pour over maps too. Very satisfying to know where you are and whats around, but it makes the world smaller. Another great video! Thanks for posting. PS, Happy birthday!
@aaronfulwider779 2 ай бұрын
Pouring over maps is one of my favorite ways to consume information. Could study a topographic map for hours. Then seeing the real thing after the visualization is such a reward. Thanks for the birthday wishes. Take care and stay safe.
@daviddavis2648 3 ай бұрын
As an 11 year old Boy Scout in 1963 I spent a few days in Royal Basin, which was a pivotal experience in my life. I spent the ensuing decades roaming and climbing all over the world. Oddly enough I never went back to that area and so thanks for jogging my memory of what a lovely place it is..
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
We have something in common. When I was a Boy Scout in 1996, I did my first 50 mile backpacking trip in the Olympics. It was also a pivotal experience in my life. It was not until after college and athletics that I decided to start up backpacking again, all based on the fond memories from my scouting adventure in the Olympics. Glad this video brought back some great memories. Take care.
@montanadan2524 3 ай бұрын
The Turquoise Lake hike is best approached as a day hike as there is little room for more than a couple campsites.
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
Yes, we found this to be true. However, we did make it work with the tents that we had. Too bad the weather kept us in one place because we did have plans to camp in another location for our second night.
@montanadan2524 3 ай бұрын
@@aaronfulwider779Turquoise is a beautiful place and as a habitual hiker, I encourage others to hike it just not overnight.
@coyotesimplelife2366 3 ай бұрын
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@Nuttyirishman85 3 ай бұрын
Bypass looked sketchier than the finger traverse.
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
The bypass is narrow and the chimney that you down climb is a bit awkward and scary because if you fell backwards it would be bad. The ledges you follow after the chimney are also on the edge for sure. I have never done the finger traverse so I cannot compare. The bypass has enough exposure for one day.
@Nuttyirishman85 3 ай бұрын
@@aaronfulwider779 That looked like some sketchy chimneying. I still haven’t alpined yet. I’m in New England so my options are MT Khatadin and MT Washington. I can’t pay anyone to climb it with me in winter.
@SavvyExploring 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour!
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
Thank You. Glad you enjoyed The Brothers.
@tomlackey22 3 ай бұрын
This was the weekend we had to cancel an Olympic backpack. We ended up going to Badger Creek Wilderness on the East side of Mt. Hood. We had the same weather. We did consider the Blue Mts. as an alternative also. Thanks for sharing!
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
I tell you, that weather was out of the ordinary for sure. Kinda fun though to experience it next to a fire. Thank You for watching. Hope you are finding time to get up in the mountains.
@davidallisonisaac 4 ай бұрын
I grew up in WA I think it’s the most beautiful state. Hate their politics but love its beauty
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
I totally agree. The variety of terrains in Washington is unique making it a very beautiful state.
@mountainwanderer 4 ай бұрын
Love the Wenaha country! Almost didn't recognize no-beard Andrew. Glad you got to experience the Blues! They really are unique. Everything is bluffs, but there is plenty of elevation change in those mountains!
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
It was great seeing Andrew again. Every trip we do is some place vastly different. The first thing I said to him when he got out of the truck was "where did your beard go?" The Blues just gave me another reason to go back to Eastern Washington. More things on the to do list.
@ervinslens 4 ай бұрын
Lovely ambience my friend, scenery is so unique and beautiful here! Love it
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
Ah yes my friend. Thank You for your powerful words. We are both lovers of vast vistas. Take care.
@cggceddywap3437 4 ай бұрын
Just got over a sickness, can’t wait to watch this climb!! Attempted a climb in Heather basin this winter so super cool seeing this footage in a familiar area!!
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
It was a great outing and I hope you enjoy. Can't wait to get back up there! Take Care.
@dandog7653 4 ай бұрын
Wow! I loved this entire video, nicely shot and edited. The tent shots, the crescent moon, the gear in the snow, the creek poking out of the snow, I felt it all. Was out like this for 40 years of weekends. I'm in my 60's now and no longer get into these areas and your video made my heart ache. Ive seen you do some crazy climbs but this one was epic. Not sure I would have made it past that ridge. That climb back down must have been terrifying. Thanks for sharing another great video!
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
Thank You for watching. Thank You for this thoughtful comment. Yes the down climb was creepy for sure. It was a combination of the melting snow and what we had just unpacked out of the summit register. For these reasons, I love the mental aspect of climbing. You get creeped out by the bad history but also need to focus on the present situation. Nothing matters but what is happening right now. So many life lessons. Take care and glad my videos are stirring your own memories of past outings.
@caseyoutside 4 ай бұрын
Great video! Appreciated the 360 pan on the summit. I just did half of the High Divide loop last week--way more snow up high than I was expecting for a low snowpack year.
@aaronfulwider779 3 ай бұрын
For real. The snow has lingered in the high country for quit some time, and lots of it. I was in Spray Park over the 4th holiday and there was still just a ton of snow covering everything. However, it was melting very fast in the high heat. Thank You for watching and glad my video helped you compare conditions.
@JaydenStickels 4 ай бұрын
So cool man!! I remember when I kept passing you on the trail to royal basin and I’m glad I stopped to meet you and be watching your videos!! You inspire and inform🙏🏻
@aaronfulwider779 4 ай бұрын
Thank You Jayden. We were thinking of you when looking over at Deception. Hope all went well on your climb. It was a pleasure meeting you and sharing the trail for a bit. Take care.
@BackcountryRenegade 4 ай бұрын
great vid this is on my to do list
@aaronfulwider779 4 ай бұрын
Mystery was on mine for a while and then we got our chance. Worth the wait. Hope you get to cross it off your list soon. Take care and stay safe.
@tomlackey22 4 ай бұрын
You are much more adventurous than I when it comes to bagging the peaks, but man this hike looked so good. Deception Basin is on my short list of places to visit and camp for a day or two. Thanks for sharing.
@aaronfulwider779 4 ай бұрын
Thank You Tom. Just making it to Deception Basin is worth a trip all in itself. Mt. Fricaba and Hal Foss Peak did not look challenging at all and would make great evening summits from a camp in Deception Basin. Hope you get to camp there in the near future. Take care.
@ryan_steele_mcginnis 4 ай бұрын
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@jeffarcher69 4 ай бұрын
great climb!
@DJ-pp9yg 4 ай бұрын
Awesome climb!
@John-xu3nq 4 ай бұрын
Hey DuckSageVenture, I don’t comment on KZbin videos very often but I just wanted to say that I’ve followed you for about a year now and truly love your channel. You inspired me to do the Bailey Traverse this July and I’ve added so many of your videos to my tick list. It would be an absolute honor to bump into you on a trail someday. This upload is sick!!
@aaronfulwider779 4 ай бұрын
Thank You for this comment. The Bailey Range Traverse is one of the best you can get yourself into. You will enjoy it immensely. Hopefully, someday our trails in the Olympics will cross paths. Good luck this summer an stay safe.
@farbeyonddriven8173 4 ай бұрын
Nice job as usual Saraaron!!
@aaronfulwider779 4 ай бұрын
Crazy, that is what all our friends call us when we are together.
@farbeyonddriven8173 4 ай бұрын
Not surprised, lol