Backpacking the Wonderland Trail | Mt Rainier National Park

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

The absolute most beautiful film I've ever seen on KZbin. I've watched it 3 times already. Your cinematography is beyond anything I've ever seen. I've watched 1000's of hiking and backpacking videos, to learn. You deserve an award.

[@cascadiahiking]

Wow, thank you very much. I look forward to making more of these style videos. Thanks again!

[@PulpyFlesh]

It’s pretty rare that a KZbin video will bring me to tears. But man, this one absolutely moved me emotionally.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it. All the best, ~Cascadia

[@yuliyanikiforets]

Stunning views! This probably took so much time to edit, thank you for that effort 🥳

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks @yuliyaniforets. You are absolutely right about the edit taking a while :)

[@lisaweppler1669]

most beautiful video of wonderland trail yet!!!

[@cascadiahiking]

Wow, thanks!

[@billalger6577]

Great job interpreting a spectacular picture of Rainier. Climbed it when I turned 40 years old. Had no idea of the difficulty but the story was what’s important. Such beauty and toughness. The best that life has to offer. Love that I was afforded the opportunity.

[@cascadiahiking]

Summiting Rainier is quite an accomplishment. An unforgettable experience I'm sure. Cheers!

[@Peter76890]

Great storytelling and cinematography!

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks you very much for the comment. I enjoyed adding the narration to the video.

[@한수바우]

Rainier Wow Heavenly Garden It's the most beautiful and fantastic mountain scenery I've ever seen The harmony of small grasslands, wildflowers, and flowing spring water all over the place makes you feel like you're in heaven It's a place I want to go before I die Thank you for letting me see such a nice place

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks, I'm glad you appreciate the beauty of Rainier.

[@suecondon1685]

That's exactly how I feel seeing this. There's no chance of me ever being able to go, but it's a pleasure to see this gorgeous heavenly place. ❤

[@ЮрийСураев-й7ы]

Beautiful! 🥰🥰👏

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jimpeterson765]

Thank you so very much for documenting your beautiful journey through this marvelous landscape. The views and your journey had an amazing positive impact on me and my desire to continue to trek through our lands with much gratitude.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. All the best! ~Cascadia

[@user-nu8uc8wq8v]

Absolutely enjoying your style of videos presentations.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you very much for that feedback!

[@morgs365]

Your voice is so calming! Thanks for taking us along.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy to take people along the journey. Cheers, all the best!

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Wow!! Stunning views. Enjoyed the video very much. Thank you for sharing.

[@cascadiahiking]

Many thanks @KhurshidsChannel!

[@jon_web]

What an amazing and beautiful adventure! Thanks for doing such an incredible job sharing this video with all of us!

[@cascadiahiking]

You bet! Thanks for watching! Happy Trails!

[@JohnBurlile-q3w]

Thanks for the memories. I hiked the Wonderland in the early 70’s. This brought back so much. I did the same route.

[@cascadiahiking]

You are very welcome. What a truly remarkable place we both got to experience!

[@Waterboyofsuperman]

Magnificent! Excellent cinematography of the waterfalls (even lesser known ones like Garda Falls), the snouts of Winthrop and Carbon Glaciers, and of course spectacular views from Emerald Ridge, Andrew Park, Indian Henry Hunting Ground, Berkeley Park, Summerland, and Indian Bar. One of the surprises to me was the format and narration; your voice has a soothing sonic quality and it fit really well; it effectively augmented and humanized the narrative aspect. Truly a fantastic effort; thank you for sharing!

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you for the feedback. Sounds like you are very familiar with the trail. What a beautiful place. Cheers!

[@Waterboyofsuperman]

@@cascadiahiking I’ve regrettably not been (I currently live far away from PNW) but tentatively planning a trip to Mt Rainier this summer. I’ve seen many (maybe way too many) videos and trip reports on the Wonderland trail, though, so I’m certainly a fan. Again, thanks for the excellent video!

[@shawnquery2937]

Klapatche Park is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been and /or camped. Mother mountain ❤️ thanks for capturing her so beautifully

[@cascadiahiking]

Klapatche really is special. Thanks for the comment. Happy Trails!

[@marlenepeterson-gq8um]

Thank you for this wonderful film. I am 92 and wished I could have walked every step with you.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm glad to share the experience with those that very much appreciate it.

[@dianemarley955]

Just lucked into finding this thoughtful video! Beautiful video enriched with factual narration and subtitled landmarks. Thank you for sharing your hike so creatively.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate the feedback. Cheers!

[@schaffermatt]

Wonderful video. Incredible cinematography combined with a soothing & engaging narrative voice. Thank you. 👍🏼

[@cascadiahiking]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@robertm9119]

Super great job videoing. I never did the Wonderland trail, just parts of it.I call it MOUNTAIN HEAVEN.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks for the feedback. I agree, it really is mountain heaven!

[@whiteranger3836]

Beautiful video! Felt like I was walking along with you. Sure miss the stunning and majestic views of Mt. Rainier.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks. I missed it too. I got the chance recently to do a 50 mile loop in the Park. Captured a lot of beautiful footage that I'll eventually share. Can't say enough good things about MRNP. What an extraordinary place!

[@pikkonnanu6366]

This film was such a treat. Me and some friends are hiking the wonderland loop this coming year, now I'm more excited than ever! Thanks for sharing this beautiful montage, cheers 🌲💚✨

[@cascadiahiking]

You are going to love it! Enjoy. Cheers!

[@Uchvryheid]

Your voice, the music, and the video are a perfect combination. Very relaxing.

[@cascadiahiking]

Wow, thank you for taking the time to give me feedback. Much appreciated. All the best! -Cascadia

[@margopollner3887]

Spectacular Mt Rainier. Its beauty has no comparison. Thank you for video and lovely presentation.

[@cascadiahiking]

My pleasure 😊. Yeah, I just got back from circumnavigating another PNW volcano. Nothing compares to the beauty of Rainier.

[@CrowMagnumMan2024]

Most excellent....!!! Thank you so much ......also loved the camp and cooking scenes......!!!

[@cascadiahiking]

Glad you enjoyed them. I was actually thinking when I made the video that I needed to cut some of that out! Glad I didn't since I feel like its part of the experience.

[@fivehorizons5295]

I enjoyed this very much! Wonderland Trail is definitely on my bucket list!

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it should be added to your bucket list!

[@cherylbarns-y4m]

Too beautiful for words. Brings tears of joy

[@cascadiahiking]

Agree, such a beautiful place, MRNP!

[@erinjohnson9873]

Absolutely gorgeous !! 😮 well done

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you so much. All the best!

[@hallahiking2933]

What an incredible adventure! I've been day dreaming of doing this for years. Thanks to all the details and effort you put into it, I'm finally ready to make it happen. I truly appreciate the final push of inspiration!

[@cascadiahiking]

I’m so glad it inspired you! It’s a truly remarkable trail.

[@Truth-Seeker75]

Stunning. What a fantastic adventure. Beautiful story and scenery. Thanks for sharing!

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@fionavanwyk6441]

Such a beautiful programme. So peaceful. Thank you so much for sharing your hike with us. I loved every minute. 🙂

[@cascadiahiking]

So glad to hear that. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@thegzak]

I loved the quotes in between, I have a t-shirt with the first one by John Muir on it about losing our mind and finding our soul. Great video, you did an excellent job capturing the majesty of the trail, I really hope to do it one day!

[@cascadiahiking]

Love that quote! I hope you get to experience it too. All the best!

[@msvaj]

America have so many different kind of treasures. Beautiful landscapes, many great national parks, fresh mountain water, nature is pure wander. very nice video.

[@cascadiahiking]

Yes it does, thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@imransadventures]

This was a treat to watch! Thank you for sharing your experience

[@cascadiahiking]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. All the best!

[@63sleal]

Heaven on earth. What a beautiful experience. It's one for my bucket list. Thank you for sharing🤗

[@cascadiahiking]

My pleasure. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was heaven!

[@lindseyfromtx9085]

Loved the music perfectly paired with the grandeur of the scenery. The gentle narration was like watching a full-on documentary. Beautifully done, looking forward to more videos.

[@cascadiahiking]

Wow, thank you very much for the thoughtful response! Happy Trails!

[@lindaowsley5333]

just started your hike and looking forward to it. My husband and I also did this hike 25 years ago, starting close to longmire at Narada Falls and our first night was at Devil's Dream also. We started early August and flowers were stunning. Since the trail goes through such elevation change, the flowers ranged from early Avalanche Lillies to later blooming flowers. We had beautiful weather, a little overcast and cooler till we got to Mowich lake which was nice for the really steep hikes in that stretch, and then clear weather the rest of the way. We also stashed food at Mowich, but were unable to figure out where the cache was. Several people camping there pooled resources and provided us with food to get us to Sunrise. Seems we had another cache there, and also could buy a little food. From Mowich to White River, our pace and campsites matched a couple of other groups, and one group was a pair of brothers. One of the brothers was in shape for the hike and the other not so much. The in shape brother regularly chanted "burgers and fries at Sunrise" as motivation for the not so in shape brother. By the time we got to Sunrise Visitor Center, , everyone was looking forward to burgers and fries.

[@cascadiahiking]

Ha,I enjoyed reading this. Yeah real food when you get to Sunrise can be a real motivator! Cheers, ~Cascadia

[@SelkieTears]

incredible vibes on this channel! much love from australia!!!!!!

[@cascadiahiking]

Cheers mate! I've been to your beautiful country. Hope to go back and explore more!

[@RoaldMunoz]

Beautiful video, thank you for sharing. Hope to one day be able to do the whole thing in one go! Love that I get to live in the state and chip away at my backpacking list gradually....

[@cascadiahiking]

I’m over in Europe hiking. While the alps are very beautiful here, you are definitely fortunate to live where you do. Hard to beat the PNW. Cheers!

[@mariyakalynyuk162]

Very good film, I love the quality, music and your voice is very soothing😊

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to making more like this one. Cheers!

[@navindrandavendralingam9415]

Thanks!

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you so much. I very much appreciate it!

[@peterfontaine4627]

Thank you for bringing back the memories from last year--I did the WT with Sierra Club a couple months after you. in September. I can just feel the awe, the surprise, the joy, the soreness, the pain (bee stings!), the heat, the cold, the freedom, and the friendship all over again. Stunning video!

[@cascadiahiking]

My pleasure! Congrats on your WT trek, sounds like you had a similar great experience apart from the bee stings!

[@AuTheExplorer1129]

Wow,thanks for sharing a lovely scenery❤

[@cascadiahiking]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JamesBlackburnExperience]

Just discovered this wonderful video today. My spouse and I really enjoyed the entire thing. Beautifully shot, edited, and narrated. Well done, sir!

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks very much. I'm glad you both enjoyed it!

[@annadriver5144]

Gorgeous. Thank you

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks for watching. The Wonderland Trail is pretty special trail. Cheers!

[@stevemanley3095]

Great video. Thank you.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks. Glad you liked it. Cheers!

[@63sleal]

This video warms my heart in so many ways. This is definitely on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing❤

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy to share that experience. Cheers!

[@coreymurray2302]

What month and year was this taken in? The weather and wildflowers look amazing.

[@cascadiahiking]

Hi, We hiked this during the third week of July 2023. Yes, the wildflowers were incredible.

[@yadayeshua]

Very beautiful, Alaska is even more beautiful!

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

[@seansuttles1813]

Stunning! Did you experience much hiker traffic in July? My experience is that July provides alot of much appreciated solitude, but I haven't been on the wonderland trail or WA sections of the PCT since the '90s.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks, the traffic on the Wonderland wasn't that heavy. The scarce permits really limit the number of people on the trail. Probably a good thing to protect the area so that future generations can have a true wilderness experience.

[@LailaHakkarinen]

This looks like a fairy tale. Thank you for capturing it so beautifully!

[@cascadiahiking]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, there were parts that were pretty extraordinary!

[@brodyjthomas]

This is my favourite KZbin video ever made!

[@cascadiahiking]

Wow, thanks for the comment!

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

Wow through the whole video. 😊

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks for making it through the whole video. Even as we were finishing up on the last day, Rainier still had more beauty to share. The waterfalls on that last day were quite the treat.

[@Nova2032-]

Absolutely fabulous. Very well narrated. Peaceful sounds, majestic scenery. Ahh the sounds of the Chick-a-dees. Decent weather! I always imagine , what it was like many hundreds of years ago. I clearly remember the Carbon River suspension bridge from a hike in 1986. And we climbed down and touched the Glacier. I did the Wonderland Trail with my teenage children many years ago. I miss it so very much. I hope to do it again, before my days end.

[@cascadiahiking]

You know I too have really grown to enjoy the sounds of the chick-a-dees. I hope you get the chance to experience the beauty of the Wonderland again. Many thanks!

[@vandoeunsot0168]

Amazing for your video. I love your video. it is very nice and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you too. All the best, -Cascadia

[@vandoeunsot0168]

@@cascadiahiking Thanks ❤

[@marymiller2121]

Great video, peaceful music, views majestic, and your narrative so upbeat and positive in such a negative, tired world. Thank you for the respite.

[@cascadiahiking]

Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you taking the time to give such a thoughtful comment. Cheers!

[@cherigreen4471]

Wow! An absolutely stunningly beautiful video! Your videoing and editing skills are great and voice over and music are wonderful as well! 😊❤

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@KevinBye-ig2ev]

So many great things to say but ultimately.... Thank you!

[@cascadiahiking]

Wow, thank you for the comment. Best, -Cascadia

[@prodigy26cap]

Loved the video. Thanks so much for sharing. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks for watching! I'm looking forward to more adventures. Happy Trails!

[@relaxingvideosnorthwest3646]

Very beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you for watching!

[@J.GabrielFraley]

Kudos on the outstanding videography! I lived in Seattle for 8 years, but barely scratched the surface of hiking there, apparently. I need to plan a full Wonderland Trail adventure.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you. Yes put it on your list, it's a great experience. Cheers!

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow interesting experience

[@cascadiahiking]

Yes it was!

[@aRVeesBlog]

@@cascadiahiking cheers

[@laurenisexploring3887]

this was so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this :)

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you so much!

[@anandkumar-gt2mt]

Amazing views with soothing narration. Looking forward to more of the same.

[@cascadiahiking]

More to come... Cheers!

[@cyd459]

This video is life changing thank you

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

What a masterpiece!! As stated at the end, GRATITUDE!! From other vids of this trail, I expected there to be sketchy creek crossing. I guess it's a time of year thing with how quick the melt out was and how quickly the log bridges get replaced?? What a truck load of gain and loss!!! Any hints on the permitting, and food cache strategy? THX

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks. Yeah the creek crossings were fine by the time we did our trip. There were logs or bridges across all of them. There are up to 3 food cache opportunities (Longmire, Mowich, White River). My advice, mail them ahead of time with at least 2 weeks to spare. That will give enough time to confirm that they arrived at the actual place that will be holding them (this is mostly only an issue for Mowich Lake) since you don't actually mail to the ranger cabin. More info here: www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/caching-food-and-fuel.htm. On permitting, the early access is the way to go if you get selected. I didn't get selected this year but you can try for a walk-up. The 5 star camps are likely taken but they sometimes open up. Several people that were doing the trail were using the walk-up method.

[@Jmmmmama]

Hoping to make the journey ourselves this year! Thanks for all the knowledge!

[@cascadiahiking]

You're welcome. Best of luck!

[@lhender]

That was a beautiful walk!!

[@cascadiahiking]

The Wonderland Trail is indeed beautiful!

[@aasisters7910]

Thank You ; such a very beautiful video 🍂👍🏻

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Stunning🌟Your filming is fantastic.Great voice for a relaxing narration.I hope your friend Maria survived her cancer dx.🌲

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you very much for the feedback. Actually Maria is alive and well. It was someone else that we met on trail that had the cancer diagnosis. I'm not sure her outcome but I hope she is well. All I can remember is how happy she was to be there. It was a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing each experience. She was cherishing that experience.

[@Zayyzay199]

Great video 🙏🏽

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you 🙌

[@mikehill3764]

Great video! 👍👍

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you! 👍

[@davidwilliams3285]

Beautiful scenery beautifully shot. Also, great narration and story telling. Thanks for letting us come along. Have you done the Timberline Trail around Mt. Hood yet?

[@cascadiahiking]

Funny you should mention that trail. I'm actually going to be doing it for the first time next month. I'm looking forward to it. Have you done it? If so, any advice?

[@davidwilliams3285]

@@cascadiahiking Most people start at Timberline Lodge and go clockwise. Watching your Wonderland Trail video it looks like there are bridge crossings over most of the bigger streams but on the Timberline there are none and there are about 10 significant streams you have to cross of which about three of them are a bit sketchy but usually there is a log or thick branches hikers before you have put down. I'm older and I took my time and did it in three nights, four days but most do it in two nights. Have fun!

[@cascadiahiking]

That's right, I can recall just one small crossing over 93 miles where I had to get my feet wet. Thanks for the info on the stream crossings. Cheers!

[@vagabondwildernesswanderings]

So well done!!!

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you very much. Happy Trails!

[@samlindell]

Washington local here: Great decision to go through spray park as opposed to ipsut pass. The best of the carbon river lies higher than where the traditional wonderland trail goes, and the spray park alternate has definitely more views and flowers than ipsut pass. Good job doing your homework

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks. Thanks for the tip on the Carbon Glacier. I'm seeing that trail on the map. Will have to check that out. Cheers!

[@dickensrivers9862]

good play....bravo

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks very much!

[@ronbackal]

I was living in Seattle for 4 months, not sure how I missed mount Rainier. I hope I'll go back to hike on Mt Rainier national park

[@cascadiahiking]

I wouldn't feel bad about that. It was years here before I really discovered hiking in MRNP. Then, when I did, I thought "wow, how did I not discover this earlier". I hope you get to experience it soon. When you make it back here, definitely check it out. Cheers!

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

What is the name of the white puffy flowers? Those are beautiful. 😮

[@cascadiahiking]

Yes they are. Those are white avalanche lilies.

[@obristimagery]

Loved the video. maybe i missed it but what time of year was your trip?

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks, we did this the third week of July.

[@obristimagery]

Awesome thanks. We won the lottery on wonderland and the enchantment core as well and trying to put together our itinerary but it's going to be more like late august for us. Hope the water is still flowing just as much. Last time I was there in September it was a dry spell and not as green. Thanks for the great vid!@@cascadiahiking

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks, wow you really hit the lottery. I tried for both this year, hoping for one and got denied on both. 😂 Oh well, there's always the walk-up permit. Enjoy, you'll have a great time on both those trips. Cheers!

[@lareverie8285]

❤️ inspired me to do it one day

[@cascadiahiking]

Glad to hear that. Thanks

[@lisaweppler1669]

I really want to do this trail but I am concerned bout elevation changes as I am coming from NC any thoughts? did you have these concerns and how did you overcome? thank you Bug

[@cascadiahiking]

I certainly was concerned about the elevation gain/loss but we did a few things to help with this. We did the trail in 9 days instead of fewer days. This of course would have meant more elevation/day if we completed it in less than 9 days (I linked a planner in the description). Second, we really tried to lighten our packs as much as possible (my gear list in the description). This made the gain/loss much easier. You can take advantage of the food cache locations so you don't have to carry as much food which can be very heavy. Also, each camp has a bear pole so no bear canister is needed. Last, my neighborhood is pretty hilly so I did hill repeats a few days a week to prep my legs for the climbing and descending. Stadium steps would work too. I hope this info helps. Cheers!

[@bradrogers2427]

Insanely well done video. I'm hoping to get permits for the Wonderland Trail this summer. Do you have a lighterpack or gear list you don't mind sharing? I'm also curious what you shot the video with? Was it a phone or camera?

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks @bradrogers2427 for the feedback. I do have a lighterpack (lighterpack.com/r/xuuyk8) although I need to update it to reflect some changes I made this last year. I'm finishing up another trip video and then my next video will be a complete gear list. Main changes have been the switch to the Durston X-Mid Pro1, Kakwa 40, Feathered Friends Flicker 20 and BD Distance Carbon FLZ poles. You have a keen eye with the camera question. I normally shoot with a Sony Mirrorless Camera but chose to go lighter for the Wonderland. Since I was hiking with a partner, I really didn't have time to setup a tripod for all the shots. Instead, this was completely filmed with the iPhone 14 Pro. I did bring a small tripod but most shots were handheld. I was pleasantly surprised with the results from the iPhone. Cheers!

[@cascadiahiking]

@bradrogers2427, FYI, I just added a gearlist for this trip. Link is in the description of the video.

[@TheAeternal]

is there any opportunity for swimming in lakes or anything on this trail? amazing video

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks. There are several lakes on the route, but I'd check the park rules or contact one of the ranger stations to ask them about swimming. They have some pretty strict rules around water sources and preservation of the wilderness.

[@katherinec2759]

Where exactly were those "sub-alpine meadows" in the next-to-last section, coming down to Nickel Creek? That seems like a place I'd like to try to get to!

[@cascadiahiking]

It was on the last climb before you begin the descent to Nickel Creek. I've had a few moments where the beauty of nature was overwhelming, that was one of them. Absolute beauty!

[@suzettecalleja3122]

Nature is the Art of God. So true

[@cascadiahiking]

That quote is so applicable to the Enchantments in Autumn.

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

So much beauty on your trail walk. We’re you nervous about running into bears? Thank you for filming. This is one place I’ll probably never visit. 😊

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks. No, not really nervous about Black Bears (grizzlies are different story). We follow safe practices when recreating in bear country such as food storage, making noise so as not to surprise a bear, etc.

[@timsell6087]

Really enjoyed your video, narration, and experience. I’m trying to learn more about hiking photography and video. What equipment did you use? Seems like a GoPro. Did you also use a camera? Tripod?

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks for the feedback. For this video, I actually used an iPhone 14 Pro. I didn't bring my mirrorless camera on this trip since I was hiking with someone else and didn't want to stop for every clip to setup the camera and tripod. The goal for this long trip was to be light and efficient. There is a link in the description that has the specific camera related items I used. For most of my other videos, I rely on my Sony ZV-E1 Body with a 16-35mm f4 PZ lens. Absolutely love this setup for video. If I were wanting to do both video and photo, I'd consider the A7C2 for full frame or the A6700 APS-C which will save a little money and weight on the lens. The advantage with full frame is shallower depth of field (blurred background) and better in low light. The lenses are heavier so you do have to take that into consideration. If I were starting out and didn't want to spend too much money and wanted to keep it light, then I'd probably go for the A6700. Hope that helps. I'm going to do a video on camera gear this winter since it's been a while since I put out a video on the topic and I wanted to share what I've learned. In the meantime, happy to answer any question you may have.

[@timsell6087]

@@cascadiahiking- thanks for the response. Much appreciated!

[@msvaj]

Indian Hunting ground is sooooooo beautiful. Is Henry's cabin still in use?

[@cascadiahiking]

It sure is beautiful. I believe it is still in use. We found the door open and took a peak inside.

[@martindohnal55]

WHat s stunning trail and video! What camera did you use?

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks, I normally use a Sony Mirrorless Camera for all my videos. For this one, I changed my approach for 2 reasons. For one, I was hiking with someone else so it wasn't practical to take all the time to set up the camera and tripod for every clip like I normally do. Second, this trail has a lot of elevation gain so I wanted to go as light as possible. So, I opted to use my phone. All of it was shot on an iPhone 14 Pro. This is what both of us used to record all the clips in the video. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers!

[@KartikeyChauhan-op7dw]

Bro what is the location of that pink flowers Garden

[@cascadiahiking]

What timestamp in the video?

[@DeborahFESQF-jf4gw]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@cascadiahiking]

Thank you for the feedback. Cheers!

[@starcards2171]

What dates did you go? We may have started about same date, going opposite direction. Basing that on weather, snow at pass, etc.

[@cascadiahiking]

We did the trip the last week of July. How does that compare with your trip?

[@starcards2171]

@@cascadiahiking Same. We did Nickle Creek to White River on the hottest day. Carbon River campground was a bit rainy. We passed through Seattle Park with a breezy overcast. Thank you for capturing our adventure also!

[@jmash41]

Wow! We are amazed at this beauty because it draws us to our Creator, Christ the Lord. Places like this bring us to tears of joy because our spirit longs to praise Christ, Who is worthy of all the glory! We were created in His image to know Him. “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬

[@tirthatamang3024]

What is the best time to hike this national park? Because I’m making plan to visit mid July from ohio this year.

[@cascadiahiking]

IMHO, mid to end of July is the best time. Most of the snow on trail should be melted out by then unless is its a high snowpack year. Wildflowers will be out, days are long, not too hot. There are bugs but they aren't too bad in most areas. Have fun!

[@Thekennel177]

Just can’t figure out why the wonderland trail is so crowded. Hmm. Any ideas?

[@cascadiahiking]

Ha, yeah she's pretty extraordinary!

[@6571239]

Beautifu! 😂 could have done without the music.....

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks, been thinking about doing a little less music in future videos.

[@msvaj]

I don't think I would feel comfortable spend the night in Devil's Dream camp. Not a very pleasant camp name. lol. I might have nightmare just with the camp name alone.

[@cascadiahiking]

It was hands down an unenjoyable camp 😞

[@ryanreeves70]

#1 best wishes to cancer hiker #2 thank you for sharing this #3 Bummer no Bigfoot or ufo's.

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks. Ha ha, yeah no Bigfoot sighting unfortunately...

[@charlesmcdonald8654]

Shows how much man is just a tiny speck, compared to nature.

[@cascadiahiking]

Indeed, I've thought the same thing when I'm in a grand space like MRNP!

[@noelgonzalez06]

Truly an amazing video. Does anyone know the masterpiece that is playing at 1:06:38 ? 🏞️🏔️

[@cascadiahiking]

Thanks. Song is “Anew” by Kino. Been waiting to put that song in a video, that spot seemed to fit well. Cheers!