Backpacking The San Juan Mountains 4K | Weminuche Wilderness | Continental Divide Trail

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoy this weeks video. I'm getting a lot of questions about the dead trees you see. It is unfortunately Bark Beetle kill. It is very sad to see. I hope that one day the forests will bounce back from this. Just thought I'd answer that so all of you could see.

[@TravelingPhotographer]

Incredible video Catherine. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@catfishnet]

I have a question. Is it fish in the Alpine lakes? Everything is so beautiful and I so desire to do this.

[@MountainFisher]

@@catfishnet Yes there are fish in most alpine lakes. A 12 inch fish is like 20 years old, unless it's a planted by plane fish. Most of those lakes are covered with ice for half the year.

[@glmaughan]

As a native from Colorado, I could not watch the entire video. The last time I was in the San Jaun mountains was 10 years ago. The devastation of the pine forests is horrendous and will only create fuel for major forest fires which ten years ago was not there. Were I do camp and hike a lot in Colorado is West of Fairplay and in the San Luis valley area. In those pine forests they have only just started to show any evidence of pine beetle kill. I love the many trips I have taken to South Eastern Utah, canyon hopping to find "ancient pueblo" ruin sites. Also note that I do love the way you do your videos.

[@dzjc01]

National Geographic did a documentary on the beetle kill in the Rocky Mountains and the primary cause is, yup, global warming. The winters are no longer cold enough to kill the beetle larvae, hence they live through the winter and spread during the spring. I live and hike in Colorado weekly and the beetle kill is devastating almost everywhere now. There are multiple universities working with the forest service to try and combat this, but nothing effective has been developed yet.

[@TechOutAdam]

The San Juan Mountains are the most stunning I've ever seen in Colorado. Nothing else compares.

[@robertbird9735]

Your film making skills are second to none on KZbin. Love the music selections as well.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Robert!

[@lizdg3892]

Definitely developing your style.

[@NavyAssassinOnBLAST]

Agreed. Catherine really captures the beauty & puts in the work in editing to make a great production.

[@MrEroshan]

Wow so many beetle-killed pines.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

😔

[@robertalynch5433]

I am going to my daughters house to watch this on their big screen TV. THANKS!

[@that1guycliff]

I really enjoy the way you transition between using silence then ambient sounds and then blending music with the ambient sounds. It adds to the great cinematography. I thought of Ansel Adams when you shared the shot at 21:08. Thank you.

[@anthonyspicer874]

Catherine the paths You're taking could possibly lead to your own tv show... Your videos are that good...

[@beach3girl459]

Never tire nor suffer from elevation on my "virtual" treks with you. Another breathtakingly gorgeous trip!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

AWESOME VIDEO ! BREATHTAKING VIEWS SCENERY COLORS BEAUTY ! HOPEFULLY BUDDY GETS TO GO ON MORE TRAILS WITH YOU'LL. MORE EYES & A GOOD NOSE HELPS WITH LESS SURPRISES DEPENDING ON THE WIND , NOSE WISE ! GORGEOUS FLOWERS EVERYWHERE TOO.! THANK YOU ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS / BE WITH YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !

[@coniferousforests8030]

doggie is authentically happy out there being unleashed in the wild! I am so glad to see forest but also see people and dogs without muzzles !

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Yes, he was. He loved it!

[@randywilliams2043]

love your videos , the dead trees are wonderful , they are habitat for many critters......

[@marianfrances4959]

Omg!!! Thank you for sharing all this beauty! Excellent 💜 photography, as we have come to well know you for. Good job, "team buddy!" 😉🇨🇦

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Marian!

[@sally..3242]

The beauty of God’s creation is never ending. Thanks for another awesome video!

[@desertrog1]

Wow! I enjoyed your video with my lunch break today. It took the stress right out of my day! God Bless you for sharing!

[@doughutchison6382]

Another absolutely beautiful video. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and we pray you have a safe and wonderful week.

[@dd-ow6pe]

Crazy Beautiful videos Catherine.. thanks for sharing!

[@defcoord]

Cat, I can only echo the wonderful comments from your loyal subsribers! Truly, another masterful video production... Your creative talent is off the charts. Buddy and I had the most pleasurable time accompanying you and Christine. Continued best wishes on all of your adventures.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Coach for accepting my invite and using your expertise of the area to plan the route. It was such a beautiful trip with great company.

[@rayleo8520]

Kudos coach. You're the man.

[@CascadeBackcountry]

Beautiful views, beautiful dog :)

[@martinal.7488]

🙌 awesome ralaxing Sunday morning coffee in hand adventure ❤️

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Martina!

[@karennovak1168]

I have chills from the beauty you filmed! Very nice Catherine.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@karenhild7519]

Beautiful video....thanks for sharing this wonderful trip.

[@MevludeDunyas]

hello friend Backpacking The San Juan Mountains thank you so much

[@timothyhays1817]

I am speechless. So much beauty to see, so little time. Thanks Cat for sharing.

[@buckwilliams4062]

Hi Cat and another gem of a video. You are definately getting to experience some of the best this country has to offer. Buddy seemed to be right at home on the trail too. Hope we have another coffee with Cat video next Sunday. Happy Trails

[@mikegage3369]

Beautiful trip! Looked like LOTS of pine beetle destruction along the route.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Yes, there was. Sad to see. :(

[@mikegage3369]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures I just returned from a fishing trip to northwest Wyoming and saw thousands of acres of the same. Too bad they won't even let the locals folks go in and harvest some of the trees where there are already roads. The trees will eventually fall and block trails and roads.

[@danwhiteman2529]

What a way to enjoy my Sunday morning coffee, then with a great video! Happy Trails

[@HikingwithGus]

Great video! Beautiful country for sure! I hike and backpack with my Cattle Dog every trip. I could not imagine hiking without him... Thanks for sharing, really enjoy your channel! Happy you are back out on the road.

[@rodscherich9973]

Another gorgeous video adventure! Thanks for sharing Catherine!

[@joshmorris8895]

Wow this was such a beautiful video. What a fun and peaceful trip. Thanks for sharing! Canr wait for the next adventure!

[@InSurrealtime]

Always love your smile, even in the rain.

[@johnkarlson8692]

Ur stuff is what is needed in this crazy world we are in these days - thank you Rembrandt!

[@julieroyal6235]

Wide open spaces for days!!!!! So glad you had some extra company. Buddy is adorable!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

😻😻❤️

[@azcolby40]

This is some of your best work, stunningly beautiful, excellent music adaptation, thanks for this amazing vlog.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@NomadicNorthwoods]

SW Colorado is tough to beat. Great video.

[@gregstravels1121]

I watched this video more than once. Thank You. You have such a talent.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Awe...thanks Greg!

[@reetz5624]

Another great video. Just subscribed to This Girl Hikes and loved watching Buddy on the trail. Dogs make hiking so much fun.

[@PaulCarterArt]

Beautiful time capsule guys thanks for sharing the journey

[@bigjim1327]

If they give awards for great videos of the outdoors...you win! I lived just over the mountain from Vallecito Reservoir for 8 years. You must have seen elk on your hike. Would like to see more wildlife but not complaining. This just made me homesick. Stunning video! Thanks for the ride.

[@WildMechanic]

can't decide what i like more, beautiful nature or this fabulous woman 😚 Anyway both were amazing. Great video!

[@jries77]

At 4 seconds, that was absolutely beautiful!

[@warrenwall7095]

Wow, great visuals, awsome lab pup ,so mature, thanks again for a great video.

[@lesfinch]

I see Buddy has excellent taste in picking a new friend. Smart puppy,😎😎😍😍😍

[@motopacking]

Beautiful backcountry!

[@gregprince2523]

Moose!!!!!! Bear scat and much much more!! Cat, Christine, Coach thanks for taking us along!!! Outstanding trip!

[@guykarafa6742]

Yet another great video. Thank you!

[@sharonchavira6645]

Really enjoyed this video. The scenery was just spectacular!! We always enjoy the music. Such wonderful beauty. Thank you for all your videos. We really enjoy them

[@dixxebell]

Your best work ever Cat, it's Cinematography!! Just excellent. The wildlife and the flowers...and of course BUDDY the dog what a companion.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Wow! Thank you Sondra!

[@stevetownsend3211]

Wonderful memories of this area. I first hiked Ute Creek in 1969.

[@walkingaroundcentralflorid1173]

so beautiful and so much info looks like an amazing trip! Thank you for sharing this.

[@marioswanson]

What a beautiful hike, the views were amazing

[@johnwilliams640]

Nothing but beautiful just like you Catherine...Thanks..💖🌷 stay safe.

[@davidsplan4409]

Another great video

[@jplazasprint]

Excellent video! I was just there hiking to Ice Lake a few weeks ago. Simply beautiful! Great job on your video!

[@hermes6587]

The San Juan's are special and no better way to experience them, than hiking/backpacking. Wonderful video.

[@markkeller6635]

In this crazy often stress filled world it's always nice to be reminded of the beauty that is out there. Beautiful Catherine, simply beautiful!!!

[@takinittoothewoodswithjr875]

Looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for making the video. 👋 from Florida

[@bashajohnny3711]

You’ve done many videos Cat and this one rates at the top. 10+! The cinematography combined with music is awesome. What a beautiful dramatic movie 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Johnny!! 😀

[@OneEyeHikes]

What a wonderful video. Besides the beauty of the mountains, it is so refreshing to see calm amidst so much anger and bitterness in this world. Thank you for your talented work in which you bring to others in such a special way!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Tim!

[@DadBodDrumming]

Somehow you manage to make even the rain look beautiful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful trip.

[@cometsmom8943]

Thank you for this wonderful trip to the mountains. Why were so many trees brown? How on earth could anyone who watched this give it a thumbs down?!?!?! 🥰😄

[@cometsmom8943]

Oh I just read a comment from one of your other viewers and learned that some of the trees are brown because of the pine beetles. What a shame. They couldn't damper your excellent video though. Again, thank you.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much. I think the larger the channel gets, the more haters come with that. I get contacted by a lot of folks and maybe if I'm not able to respond or if I don't respond the way they'd like, they might give me a thumbs down. Just a theory, but I don't really know. They may just not like my video. lol

[@cometsmom8943]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Well, shame on them

[@leedanielson7452]

Comet's mom & Cat: I wouldn’t worry about thumbs down that doesn’t hurt your channel 1 bit, Some KZbinrs say it’s better than no thumb! If you watch KZbin constantly like me you’ll see the best vids ever made get thumbs down! 👍😝

[@jameshuggins4300]

I've said it before but I'll gladly say it again. Thank you for sharing. Through your experiences I get to see places i may never see with my own eyes.

[@candybaxter8879]

Just beautiful! ⛺️🌲🏔

[@SkiCounseler]

Great video and trip. Backpacking with your dog as Coach was doing adds so much to the experience. It helps to see the experience through the dog's eyes as well as the peace of mind one gets knowing nothing will "sneak up on you" at your campsite. A dog is great security but the best benefit is they are good company.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Buddy was such a pleasure and so much fun to have on the trip.

[@MeadowCreekFarmLife]

Wow! Just WOW! You had it all! Those moose were wonderful. Hopefully not "too" close. Binge watching your videos is a favorite past time for me. Thank you!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

😄😄😄

[@wadeschwartz4677]

Can't get enough of those views

[@imaginechasingsunsets]

As a pianist - I LOVE your background music :-) Also....sharing photos of the beautiful flowers along the way is awesome! We look forward to each and everyone of your videos. Your photography is amazing and inspiring! THANKS for sharing with all of us!

[@DavidCoon1]

Reminded me why we love the Weminuche so much! 🙏🏼😇🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing...and “So Very Well” too!👍

[@bertkelly7650]

It's a shame all those pines are dead. Glad to see new ones are taking their place.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I know so sad.

[@vibelife5133]

Amazing and beautiful

[@chuckborghoff8443]

We really enjoyed this trip with you.

[@4Score747]

I love just sitting here with a cup of tea and watching your channel. It’s healing. Keep up the awesome content ❤️ your subtle music is heart healthy 🤗

[@57koop]

Cat, every time I watch one of your videos I say to myself they can’t get any better than this! And then you do a video like this simply awesome and I know the effort you put into making these videos and we all want to thank you for doing so. Like I’ve said time and time again your video work your music your narration are second to none and because I cannot hike anymore because my body will not let me do so I can’t wait to see your next videos because now I can hike through your eyes and your videos so for that I thank you

[@leedanielson7452]

@57koop great comment!👍😊

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@markshelby2141]

Thank you Catherine! The views are captivating! And I love the pup! Keep going!

[@monicaausnit]

I really wanna go camping after watching your videos ⛺️♥️

[@MikeandTracker]

Beautiful production! Super editing and composition throughout!

[@whisky2323]

I so liked when you said and.. that is taking a look back where we came from this morning.

[@rayleo8520]

That really was an amazing capture.

[@samuelchambers5]

Absolutely fantastic photography. My hat's off to you. Hopefully, at some point you will publish a book on some of the wonderful photos that you have taken during many of your most favorite jaunts. Stay safe.

[@sandrachaidez4303]

Plain beautiful, thank you.

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Excellent wilderness, incredible scenery, great panoramic sweeps, great stills, beautiful music, great commentary! Again, thanks!😎💙💛

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@ronaldborrego7827]

Catherine i could be wrong but have you considered using trekking poles, I definitely think you all would find them beneficial specifically for the amazing trails your on. Thanks for the videos and music!

[@leedanielson7452]

@Ronald Borrego Cat does use them from time to time but she usually has a camera in her hand LOL...

[@jwrappuhn71]

Excellent vid Cat.

[@paulmccumber9291]

Best Weminuche hiking/backpacking vid yet. Really. Thanks

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@loripavlu9323]

Nice shot of the "Window". It's been awhile since I've been in that area. Hike on! 😊

[@joharmon2148]

I was in constant aww of this video. So much beauty in Mother Earth. I know that Sunday mornings will bring you and your awesome hikes. Thank you for keeping me going until I can get out again. Take care and be safe

[@TravelTourTaste]

Hello my friend hope you are well and having a great Tuesday so far. Beautiful music to amazing scenery. Wow this place awesome. Fantastic footage. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us really appreciate it, keep safe and take care my friend catch up soon God bless you 👍🙏❤️

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Catherine, thank you for the tagalong. I really enjoyed this outing. Your photography and narration was excellent. Take care, be safe and always stay healthy. 🤗

[@HM-gk3rq]

Beautiful! Thanks for just having ads at beg and end. Makes for a relaxing immersive experience. Your filming/editing skills keep getting better and better.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

KZbin is automatically adding those to all videos over 8 mins. I have to go in there and change it. I don't want the ads to interrupt the flow.

[@HM-gk3rq]

Catherine Gregory ya I’m noticing that more and more. Beg and ending I’m happy to watch ads. Personally the middle ones wreck it for me, even then one is not so bad but soooo many in most videos now 😞. Thx for doing that!!

[@jatraveler1277]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Thanks for no ads in middle.

[@pamelaandrade6930]

Another spectacularly beautiful video, love seeing your beautiful smile, thanks so much for sharing, sending much love, stay safe.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@sowhydontyou5061]

Amazing video and editing! Music is perfect-made a cuppa coffee and relaxed and enjoyed this video. Thank you!

[@carolinethequeen1745]

Again Catherine amazing images and sound. I really like it. Landscapes are really beautiful again . Love this green area and Flowers. I was with you during 30mn. Your films give me hope, hope we will recover that nature and live closed to it is the best thing to enjoy life. Caroline from France

[@rayleo8520]

Amazing..... O. M. Frikking. G. Catherine that video is just simply spectacular. Breaks my heart 💔 to see so many dead evergreens, but wow,.... that hike was ..... there's just no words. The videography is absolutely great.... but as I am watching my heart is longing to see it, in person, accompanied by scents and sounds that simply can't be captured by video. Kudos to Coach for the set up. And to This Girl Hikes (subscriber). Cheers. Thank you. Thanks. Really appreciate it. Did I say thank you?

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank YOU!!!

[@miketaylor6700]

What fantastic views! Thank you so much for taking us along on your adventures!!

[@badgerpa9]

very nice scenery. Thank you, stay safe.

[@richardbristol452]

What an incredible video of an amazing trip. Thank you for creating this! My favorite elements are the candid camp conversations. They made me feel like I was truly a part of the trip. Love!

[@tommarin1924]

Having lived in Pagosa Springs for 10 years and Montrose for another 2.. I will always believe the San Juan's are the most beautiful anywhere...with the Grand Tetons coming in a close 2nd. Simply phenomenal views.

[@freddonelson5505]

Wonderful trip. Loved watching Buddy! Coach seems so nice ... glad to see him again. You just keep turning out great videos ... this one was just relaxing to watch. So glad to see you doing what you enjoy and we are all fortunate to have you take us along. Keep on keeping on!😎😎

[@johnnygreene5447]

Thanks for taking us along!

[@BackcountryExposure]

Cat, the cinematography of this was incredible. I had always kind of pushed Colorado off the map with how much I have here in Utah to explore, but this really opened my mind to what is over there. Wow! I really enjoy your style of story telling.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Devin! You for sure need to check out Colorado! I’m listening to your new podcast with Girl on a Hike. Looking forward to putting that together when I’m in a spot with solid service. :)

[@AlKulla]

Great stuff! Place is amazing!

[@beeamerica5024]

Beautiful nice calming can't think of a enough words cat great video🐝

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you very much!