Backpacking the Gold Mint Trail to the Mint Hut in Alaska's Hatcher Pass (EPIC views! 😍)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@kevinstarski1598]

That's good to include information about when the footage was shot, exactly for those reasons that people want to get ideas about current conditions. One time I asked Kraig Adams about it and he just snapped back like "dude, it says right there when I posted it". Maybe he didn't realize people can post videos from years ago if they with to. Oh well...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

@@kevinstarski1598 we're glad you find that helpful! Our videos are almost always delayed so we try to provide context when we can!

[@tdrunner]

You guys went a month after my friends and I did. Did you get to see fog in the morning when you wake up? It was BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@seppoju559]

As a teenager that lives in Alaska this video really helps people grasp the level of beauty that Alaska offers, hatchers pass is one of the best places to go. I highly recommend you go glacier hiking as well that is an amazing experience.

[@wandaraney8342]

Great adventure to Hatcher Pass...With all that beauty and solitude. Thank you for taking this old 78 yr old granny with you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're glad we can share for others to enjoy! Thank you!

[@javiervega3238]

Very difficult and challenging trail this time. But what an awesome views, what a cozy place the Mint Hut and what insane the lakes up there. Color of the water is completely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your video adventures. They are totally amazing. I love them. A Big Thank you!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The hut, lakes, and mountains were such a treat! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@vasiliskarkalas]

The most humble guys ever! I love you guys and love all of your adventures! Keep rocking!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@bridgetO2O2]

I'm so sorry about the wasp stings! Thank you for everything you went through to make another amazing video. (Also Katherine you were amazingly stoic for having just got 3 wasp stings. I could not have done that!)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I think the concern of trying to figure out how to get around them helped me stay a bit calmer! Although internally I was very panicked lol!

[@kayrobinett4570]

She was amazingly stoic. I would have probably been screaming and cursing.

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

So amazing! You totally rocked the photography and narration. So much energy!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Mindi!

[@jeffreyxxx6176]

Hey guys, thanks for doing such a great job in documenting everything. Since we were up there about a month ago, our next trip will include the hiking spots you've explored. Please be safe and have as much fun as it looks in the videos.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! We're glad we can share. Thanks for watching!

[@RAW-RealAmericanWest]

Thanks for letting us watch your adventures! Enjoying all the sights! We even have a drinking game for your videos. We take a drink every time you all say insane, pillowy, gooey, and some of your other catchphrases. Safe travels. Cheers!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're glad we can share for others to enjoy! Ya I know we need some new adjectives!

[@eekdageek]

Wow, what an adventure! And the video quality and resolution are incredible! So gorgeous and breathtaking!! ❤ oh, no, the wasps!! Hope you feel better soon!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So glad you enjoyed the views! Thankfully no allergic reaction and the pain went away by that evening!

[@eekdageek]

@@AdventuresofAplusK omg, we were talking about the allergic reaction when we saw that!! That would have been so scary out there in the wild! It looked like there wasn’t anyone else nearby!! Glad all was ok, although I’m sure it was painful! Three stings, yikes!

[@myrapasour5212]

Absolutely beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes seeing such beauty. Thank you so much for your dedication to the channel. The videos just keep getting better.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@chapgood13]

Thanks for taking us to places most of us will never get to go. This was an intense one for sure, looked like many obstacles to overcome, but you made it! Bravo!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was quite an adventure!

[@SchoandJo]

Yikes, 3 wasp stings! Ouch 😣 every. Single. Alaska. Video. Is. STUNNING! You guys did such a great job to capture these views and experiences.

[@srameypr]

Wow, glad you didn't have an allergic reaction to the wasps! Gorgeous hike and mountains!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are glad too! Thank you!

[@petes9878]

What a great rendition and great memory of a place at which some of us spent so much time. The hut still looks the same. What so many people often refer to as 'back in the day', some of us MCA members would spend Thanksgiving up there by skiing in and hauling small sleds, loaded with food including a turkey. As you may know, the 'Bomber Glacier' got its name because some military aircraft crashed on that glacier and is still there. One one occasion I pulled one of the light bulbs, took it home and hooked it to a battery. It still worked, which is amazing after a 'landing' like that. Keep up the joyful reports : - )

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That would be such a fun experience to have Thanksgiving up there! That is pretty miraculous! We'd love to do that traverse one day!

[@lesliebrown1517]

What an awesome trail! Kona rocked it like a champ. The drone footage is spectacular.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She crushed it as always!

[@Luna23tic]

Ha, I've been down in the lower 48 trucking this summer. Born and raised in AK. Wanted to see some country down here. That last comment about the rest of the U.S.. Nothing! Nothing compares to the epic grandeur that is Alaska! Another awesome video 😎

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It's SO true! We cannot express how beautiful Alaska is! And it makes us happy to know how much you love your home state ❤️

[@sierraseb3311]

Wow! You guys are becoming quite the cinematographers! That tent setup was The Bomb! What great weather you are enjoying while in AK. You have to try Backpacker's Pantry Crème Brûlée! It's a trip; delicious and even has a crunchy sugary top crust - no torch needed. I also love their Pad Thai with Chicken. Freeze dried backpacking meals have come a long way from the 80's. You do an amazing job. 🥰🤩

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ooooh ya we'll have to try the creme brulee! The Pad Thai with chicken is our #1 favorite! They didn't have any everywhere we looked in Anchorage which is why we had to try some new ones Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I think this might be my favorite video of yours I've watched, not just because it's Alaska, or has amazing views of the mountains and lake, the mud falls, the epic tent spot, the wasp stings (sorry about that!) - but everything was so well edited and shot, and the sound design was perfect. Be well you two

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@AlaskanGrandma]

Yes!!!! You two are the best!!!! I've been binging this morning on your AK videos and continually smiling 😁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying! We can't wait to come back!

[@sandrafinney9925]

What a epic hike minus the wasps and mud. I love the lakes.The hut was neat too.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The wasps were no fun, but the rest was a blast!

[@maryspiering1205]

No words, just miles of smiles ! Yes, adventures have their memorable moments and you encountered many on this one. Many more to come ! Positive journey prayers from your Oregon Buddy !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Mary!

[@ladybugmom10]

Thanks for taking us along. I got to see a little hut without breaking a sweat and from the comfort of my couch.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@judimoyer2671]

Filming while going through the wasp sting situation brought great depth to the video- knowing that things don't always go as planned and seeing you get through it I think helps others get through them as well. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're glad we could share this adventure! We do hope others get something out of it! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@patrickwestfall1625]

Adam and Kathryn,...we had 50 push-pins in our USA wall map (of the "Lower 48") before your Alaska trip. We had to buy more push-pins after watching your Alaska videos. There are 10 new pins around Anchorage alone! THIS is one of them 05:47. Kathryn, glad to see you handling the wasp event with outward calm, cool resolve.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're glad we could share some more spots to check out and inspire you to go and see them! Kathryn is all good after the stings now, thank you!

[@anydaynow7755]

"It's not an adventure if you're comfortable, right?" Quotable Adam!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Put that on a coffee mug!

[@AzulFyre]

Stunning! The view of the grey mountains and the green valley with the river is incredible. The mountains with that beautiful blue of Moonlake is gorgeous. Getting stung on the trail is one of my fears too. I'm glad Kona didn't get stung.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were in love with that scenery too! Yes we're glad she didn't get stung either. We know for a fact she would have a reaction. She got stung by a bee in Seattle one time and her face really swelled up!

[@bobculhane4746]

I thought you guys were in Ireland 🇮🇪 it was so green traveling to the trailhead. The mint hut 🛖 was so cool. Kona was so wiped out by bedtime. Sorry 😞 bout stings I'm sure the cool water helped. ❤️ the we done strut when you got back to van.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was such an amazing scene out there!

[@RobertLBarnard]

As my wife and I sit in our rocking loungers, remembering 35, 40 years (eeks!) when we wouldn't think anything about backpacking days up a mountain..... Oh the views, the altitude sickness, the gentle warnings of the rangers and other experienced people.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're glad we could share our experience! Thanks for watching!

[@kristenspencer9751]

Thanks for sharing this well done video. I live here, but am only able to hike 3-4 miles anymore at my age. I've never seen the end of the trail. So, I much appreciate your sweeping visuals. I might add that Hatcher Pass is an extraordinary area. The hillside meadows are strewn with many kinds of wildflowers end of June/mid July is peak bloom time.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@julessullys88]

This has to be your most epic camp site yet!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

100%!!! It was insane!

[@mariahadventures]

Loved this portion of the trip, I'm a few videos behind. Spending my Sunday catching up! Adam getting in a fight with a tree was the best part, LOL. The wasps sounded not very fun, glad all was well!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

haha that bush was really looking for a fight! All good now and it is a funny memory to look back on!

[@Ubaid_Hussainn]

Thanks for sharing these heartwarming adventures. I am from India and have watched nearly all your vlogs. 🌸

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@myalaskanbackyard9649]

good show , well photographed , glad you enjoyed the hike , a little farther up the hacher pass road is "Arch angle trail" check it out , if you continue up the road to summit lake and decent down towards the Willow side of the pass you would enjoy that as well .

[@robingastonia9192]

Thank you for sharing your latest adventure. I am so sorry you got stung. It sure was so beautiful. You are seeing Alaska the right way. If you want to see the true beauty, you have to hike to see and enjoy it. I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you for sharing and be safe.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Absolutely! We have seen a lot of beauty from the road, but the harder hikes have taken us to some amazing scenery (and less people too)!

[@ernietoews2077]

Happy birthday Katherine 🎂 I live in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and have greatly enjoyed your sharing this adventure with us. thanks 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@Saffron.Aerowyn_07]

You guys are such an inspiration...you two remind me of Kara & Nate...I also follow super-cute couples Samuel & Audrey, Eileen Aldis (travels with her beau, Marc) who also have an enthusiasm for travel...as always, thanks for taking us along your adventures...love from Texas. 💞🚐⛽

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@courtneykappel370]

So sorry about the mud slips and wasps! We’re glad you are both ok! We hiked/scrambled five miles today and only had energy left to get a bite to eat and to enjoy your video. Your energy is admirable!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hey great job! Getting out there and getting after it is all that matters! We hope you had a great time!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

What a great video! It was so nice to watch it with Mamo when I visited her today! She said, “there’s no other people around.” She seemed to really enjoy it! I’m glad my girl did okay with the wasp stings and with that fast moving water! Don’t do that again! 😳 loved all the drone shots and the far away shots of you two! What an epic hike, camping spot and hut! Safe travels!

[@shannoninalaska]

Is that your daughter? She is so awesome. What a really great daughter you have.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I am so glad mamo enjoyed it! I will have to show her another one when I go see her next week! 💗 I shall try to avoid wasps and water in the future!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes, this is my mom/#1 fan!

[@shannoninalaska]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I know she enjoys watching your videos like everyone else. When I moved from Florida to Alaska, I had to drive by myself but I shared my gps location the whole way with her, and several others. She and my aunt had the best time every single day just 'watching' me travel on the map and they didn't even have a video to watch. 😄

[@chrisgoldsby4103]

Mud and wasps Ugh!! Mountains and views WOW! That was really really a super adventure & video!! Thanks again!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was quite the adventure! Thank you!

[@myjourneysinfaith]

What incredible views, you guys are awesome and real troopers for taking that hike. Beautiful scenery. Thx for sharing

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're glad we can share for others to enjoy as well! Thanks for watching!

[@ryanmoeller3308]

I LOVE watching your Alaska adventure video's! We'll be going up there next July! It's my hope and dream to move up there we re within the next few year's! Keep up the GREAT work! Much respect and support from Yuma, AZ. You have a new subscriber👍👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We had a fantastic time in Alaska! We'd love a place in Alaska too! Thanks, Ryan!

[@guadalupeknippen528]

The scenery of the mountain peaks and the two lovely shade of blue lakes look out of a space movie. Sorry about the wasps 🐝. Thanks for sharing. 🌻🐕🇺🇸

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We agree! Thank you!

[@iamshiyanx]

Great video! Always enjoyed to watch. Thank you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@davepalmerton2429]

Wow!!! Some absolutely gorgeous mountains and lakes. What a great hike that must have been for the three of you, minus the wasps. Stay safe up there.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was fantastic! One of our top hikes!

[@stevebaretta1]

Not sure you two can ever top this trip. Amazing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was quite the adventure! Thank you!

[@debbieblock7248]

The scenery is so stunning. I'm loving the mountains. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Debbie!

[@rudyhachey7440]

thank you once again. such an epic trek. congrats you both did so well and kona as well. incredible phots shouts. enjoy your next adventue and rest. always enjoy your videos!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@peterwuelfing]

Another great episode. Thanks.

[@johnlenart597]

Todays video was another stunning feature. Alaska is so beautiful. Was worried about bears, not ever thinking about bees and wasps.!! Always giving us desert at the end. An adventurer series on television should be in your future. Kona really looked tired. I bet you all slept good that night. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were all exhausted after that day! We were worried about bears as well. Thankfully none this time! Thanks, John!

[@lisasullivan2520]

I love this video!!! Great work!!!

[@Ostrom38]

That slog of a hike, makes me think of Gates of the Arctic National Park and what I have heard about how it is backpacking through there. You guys did a great job getting through the hike and showing us the beauty of the place. I hope those stings didn't stick around too long!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We cannot wait to go to that park someday! We hear it's definitely a bit rugged out there!

[@AaronPressman]

Love the shot of Kona sleeping in the tent. So sorry about the wasps-must have been very scary. And thanks for highlighting this hike. I have been to Alaska a couple of times but never heard of it so you must be digging deep. Great find.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Kona is so sweet in the tent. The wasps weren't fun! This hike was tough, but definitely worth it!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Adventurers 😊😊😊, The 1st thing was like WOW!! You guys are AMAZING...hiking that alpine terrain was AWESOME and finding that hut and where it was...MAN...JUST AWESOME😊😊😊! And y'all slept in a tent up there...WOW!! Kathryn, I feel so terrible that your getting stung by wasps, I know that wasn't good but you found away to get out of there. OUTSTANDING VIDEO👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The hike was rough, but the rewards at the end made it all worth it!

[@bigjimslade6250]

We’re glad that you didn’t have an adverse reaction to the wasp stings. Apply ice, take ibuprofen, & apply an antihistamine ointment (Calamine, Benadryl, etc) to the sting site.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thankfully I was all good by the evening!

[@jamiewalters4]

Stunning hike, epic campsite, and amazing views from the top! Sorry you were stung Kathryn... definitely no fun!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was an eventful trip!

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Another awesome adventure. Great drone shots. Sorry about the mud and the wasps, but the scenery! WOW!!!! 😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@travelspot06]

Great video; I am working on my summer backpacking list and this one is high on the list! Thanks for sharing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This one was tough, but an absolute must do!

[@mcnater]

absolutely gorgeous you 2!!! That is all...great film work and editing here. I'm loving the Alaskan vids so much. And hi Kona!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Nate!

[@chrism1164]

Very very beautiful!! Your photography is amazing! Bless you guys on your way.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Chris!

[@USARoadtrip364]

great, EPIC trail... I want to be there... thanks for sharing..

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

What an adventure to say the least! Wow! Ouch Kat, between the wasps & falling in the mud! Incredible drones shots especially over Moon lake! Great video guys!!! ~Cara 💖

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Kathryn is a tough one! All good! Thank you!

[@saltydawg6817]

Baking soda and water ,make a paste and apply to drawl the stinger out. Just got stung the other day and it sucks. Something to think about in the future when crossing or entering Swift moving water Remove your backpack or at least be able to get out of it quickly. If you fall your backpack will weigh you down.Always best carry. Be safe and be well

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Looking back I realized I should've definitely loosened the backpack a bit in case I fell in the water! Thankfully it worked out and I learned for the future!

[@teresamarks931]

So sorry that you got stung by wasps! Thank you for sharing your adventure in Hachers Pass!! Just gorgeous video!! I was in the area many years ago on the road over the pass in the fog!! That was an adventure to never forget too!! ❤️ your videos!! Be safe!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The area is even beautiful in the fog (which we experienced a few days later)!

[@TerryAnnOnline]

What an amazing trip to Alaska.

[@kimiastewart6293]

Love the Mint Hut!!

[@lexstacks6944]

That is beautiful scenery guys! I thought at first it was Colorado until I seen the title. Now I gotta look it up on a map.. keep it up! Safe travel's..

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was so gorgeous there! Thanks!

[@twistyfish721]

Whoa 9 seconds after posting. Right place right time. Perfect lunch time video

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Woohoo!

[@NoOverhead]

That was absolutely s̶t̶i̶n̶g̶i̶n̶g̶ stunning. AWESOME video, as always!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You got that right! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@frankiedickens1212]

That trail was wicked! Kudos to you guys for toughing it out! Sorry bout the bee stings, hope you’re doing ok.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

All good now! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@shannoninalaska]

That will probably be one of the hiking trips that you remember and talk about the most out of all the others. 😄 It definitely looked like an adventure.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You got that right!

[@inoxfrost]

I love your videos! So stunning. Nicely edited!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@stevedietrich8936]

Beautiful scenery and a far from ordinary hike. Sorry you encountered some wasps. I hope it didn't bother for too long. Thanks for the epic views.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thankfully they weren't too bothersome! Thanks, Steve! It was quite the adventure

[@stephengarese9230]

Total awesomeness

[@jamiesworld4675]

Wow, that was quite an adventure. Awesome scenery. Sorry about the wasps but it goes to show that you're out in the wild. Can't wait until the next video. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Quite the adventure is right! Thanks!

[@jenniferc7005]

Wow was such a beautiful day! So fun seeing you in my backyard!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was an excellent day!

[@sgtbrendan289]

Great info! We are doing Bomber Traverse with our scout troop this upcoming summer. This gives us a great idea of what Day 1 will be like !!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That will be awesome! Have a great trip!

[@kayleebeare]

Love your videos Adam and Katherine! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. My cousin and I have planned a trip to Washington next year and we have used some many of your videos to help us!! Thank you!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That's awesome! We hope you have a great trip! Be sure to check out our website as well. We have guides and itineraries for many of the places we have visited! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@kevinwilleford7876]

You guys' videos never disappoint! Awesome as usual!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Kevin!

[@babyblueyoshi]

Another incredible video! Bummer about the wasp stings! I got my first sting (on my neck!) a couple months ago just sitting at Rodeo Beach after a hike in the Marin Headlands and it HURTS! I was a big baby about it, so you're a dang trooper being as cool and calm as you were after 3 or 4 stings! Can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

On the neck...ouch! Kathryn walked through that cold water shortly after so she thinks that helped a bit. Thanks, Chrisy!

[@sheafan1971]

That is such a nice area, Thanks for sharing.

[@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA]

Awesome place, Kudos for trekking through all that mud on the way up. Hope you knee was alright.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This trail had its highs and lows! But amazing all the way!

[@joeret2896]

Looks like Kona was the first to the summit. In this case it’s better to have 4 legs than 2. Awesome views! Your having the adventure of a lifetime! God bless.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She always is! 😂 Thank you!

[@HetteshWorld]

Wow on the bike and the outhouse. You guys are so brave camping out there. I love all the spots of glacier lake water. It cracks me up when you eat cause your is always crunchy lol. How old is your doggy? So adorable. I'm so sorry about wasp. I hope you are ok. Girl you are so brave and strong. Beautiful footage. Be safe.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was quite an adventure! We had a very peaceful night sleeping out there! Kona will be 9 in November. We're all good now thanks!

[@michaels8342]

Awesome video and scenery !! Thanks you guys!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Michael!

[@brunnie]

Thanks for the adventure. What an interesting cabin. Sorry about the wasps and mud and having to bushwack, but that is a lot better than bears or moose. Ya'll did great. Until next time... Travel safe.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes I think we'd take the bushwacking and mud over bears any day! Thanks!

[@edwardmiller6353]

Great video! Thank you for sharing the adventure! (from NE Indiana)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you, Edward!

[@davidnilles3117]

16 to 18 miles? You guys are such troopers! What a beautiful hike. Sorry about the wasps. I’m betting the skies are so full of stars up there! Great video! 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

To be honest we didn't stay up late enough to see them! 😂 But I bet they were nice! It was a fun adventure!

[@berkandrem]

Thanks for the great video! Sorry about the wasps, they are so painful! I was impressed that you walked through the water while holding the camera at arms length. I probably would have fallen in the water and taken the camera with me! Take care on your up coming adventures!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Luckily it was a more calm section! Thank you!

[@mbrooks5555]

Oh no!!! That must have been scary for all of you with the wasp attack!! Glad you got through it, though. So, did anyone end up staying overnight in the Mint Hut? And finally, that drone shot at 11:00-04 is simply spectacular - love that framing with the lake in the foreground and the green valley in the distance. I'd buy a print of that to hang on my wall in a heartbeat!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The wasp situation sure added to the adventure! I don't think anyone stayed in the hut that night. We were pretty excited for those drone shots!

[@theroadletstravel]

lol omg katherine went back for that tripod!! I was wondering how you took that shot. I was like "maybe the drone?" haha so sorry Katherine got stung- the worst! But wowee, what an amazing campsite!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! ❤️ we put in some extra work 😂. It was an incredible scene up there!

[@theadventureswithben]

Hatcher pass is one of my favorite places to fly the drone. You got a lot of awesome shots 👏

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We LOVED droning there! So happy that many places are legal to fly in Alaska (and less people around since we don't want to annoy anyone)!

[@sharonswink3234]

What a beautiful place! I absolutely hate getting my boots SO messy and the bug issues. I hope you are recovering from the stings!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Kathryn is all good now! It was quite the adventure!

[@dedgar6161]

good thing you didn't find out u were allergic! I got stung for the first time a couple months ago and it was rough!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes it could have been much worse!

[@nwdixieboy]

That was one of your most beautiful videos. Sorry you got stung. I am so glad you could do it so I don't have to.

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

You know how much I love your backpacking videos ❤ We've just got back from another week in the Lake District and we did a hike that began at a National Trust car park, and hiking through National Trust land - and there was a blackboard in the car park saying wild campers were welcome, and could they just leave a note on their dash saying when they expect to be back, and donations are welcome. I had no idea until I was there, so no tent or anything, but I think it's a bit of a game changer. May need to begin watching these backpacking trips of yours much more closely for tips! Loved your editing of the clips of you 'putting the tent up' 🤣 Can not believe you found Adam's sunglasses, that was amazing. Sorry to hear about the wasps for you Kathryn, like you, I've not yet been stung by a wasp or bee, and like you, I've become very fearful for what it must truly feel like! Still not sure what to think of the amount of mud and water on this trail though you guys are so ace with it!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh the Lake District looks so dreamy! We hope you can get back there and do a trip! If you need any recommendations ask away! We'll help anyway we can The wasps weren't fun, but she powered through! The mud sure added a special element to the trip! 😂

[@loeyminske3459]

Absolutely beautiful! How are your stings? Can't believe you've never been stung before and so glad you're not allergic! That could have been life changing for sure!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes Kathryn is lucky and she is doing great now! I've never been stung either so hopefully I don't have a reaction either one day!

[@joycemoses2411]

Moon Lake was BEAUTIFUL!!! So sorry to learn that you were stung by wasps. You did the best thing walking in the cool water. Have you encounter ticks? I was thinking that you might have a problem with ticks from the bushes. The ending was so cute!!! You all looked like tiny little people coming from the side of the mountain!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We haven't shockingly! Kona got one once in Kentucky, but besides that, zero issues (that we are aware of at least)!

[@RayerozeYT]

Ouch! I hope you guys healed okay❤️❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

All good now thank you, Raye!

[@exploringcoasttocoast0203]

Thank you for your dedication- walking up the rocks and then having to go back for the camera. I would have been as scared as you after the wasps ugh!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Gotta get the shot 😂 Thank you!