Backpacking Olympic National Park | Seven Lakes Basin Loop | High Divide Trail

[@CarolSilva-zd3ok]

Happy Birthday, Catherine!

[@davidbladen5667]

Thanks for the peaceful views. I did a day hike in the Solduck Falls area back in September 1995 and it was beautiful...

[@sbgroen]

Awesome closeup of mama and her kids.

[@spencerace7167]

This video is a great remedy for the quarantine blues. Well done!

[@tgscript3]

Just watched this hike and saw you mention and film Morgenroth Lake. I went to grade school with a Tim Morgenroth in Seattle in the 60's. The lake was named after his grandfather way back in the 1920's when he was mapping the area for the park service. So cool to see it in your video.

[@davidkihn770]

Thanks for taking me on this great hike. It was a great video but the still photos at the end were perfect.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@crash_childers5580]

I have never seen better footage of momma goat and her kids in my life...thank you!!

[@MalikUmrani]

Happy Birthday Catherine National Park Olympics is Great 👍🥰 🥳

[@wallflowerjr]

So happy to see you with your niece, especially in bear country, she's more comfortable on camera then in the past, she's looking good. Tell her we love to see you two out there together. Great video, thanks as always..

[@sueb860]

My 7 yr old Granddaughter is visiting us in CT this month and she was born in Washington (her dad is in the Army and they relocated to North Carolina when she was a baby). After seeing the video and squealing at the Mountain Goats, I had to promise to take her hiking there! Beautiful video!

[@sonja437]

Lovely hike thank you for sharing it with us.

[@maryhamilton2053]

Great hike girls!! Thanks for taking us along. Beautiful!!!

[@Colchesterlatheman]

Great hike. Nice shots of the lakes,glacier and falls.

[@lindaandrusko508]

Glad I found this video, as we have a panoramic view of the Olympics from our back yard. You went places we were not able to go, other than taking a flight over a few years back. Very impressive & beautiful. Love the scenery & wildlife of course. ♥

[@LaoSoftware]

Listen to the birds chirping and the creek running. So relaxing and peaceful. Good for your health.

[@bryanlee7657]

Wow. The shot with the goats is absolutely amazing. To think that I used to chase them around with with a rifle. I hope that there is a place setting for redemption in middle age

[@criscoleman]

Such a beautiful hike. Thanks for sharing. Reconfirms why I love the northwest so much.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I loved this trip too!

[@trimbaker1893]

Hello Catherine, Magnanimous! There are decades between the use of that word, but it has found a use here. Thank you for lifting me to the Olympics with you. I will share a short story of my first hike in Alaska some years ago... My Girlfriend and I arrived in Sitka in March for the first time and she began her new job as a trauma nurse for the local indian health services hospital. I am a carpenter and had to find work too. Well, our first weekend came and we decided to take a hike up to "Thimbleberry Lake", such a nice name it had to be a good place to hike up to. I had worked the day before baking and cooking for our hike... Southern fried chicken, biscuits, honey butter, brownies... the works. I packed a back pack with fishing gear, all the food and camera stuff. Saturday morning we drove a short way out of town and pulled over at the trail head. We climbed the steep path to a beautiful lake half covered in the previous winters ice. I had brought my fishing rod, and was so happy after crossing country all the way from North Carolina to Alaska, to be fishing in a high country lake ... we enjoyed the views, I enjoyed trying to catch something and eventually looked down to see what kind of tracks were in the mud around the lake... Brown Bear Tracks. Hungry , grumpy, huge Alaskan brown bears had been there so recently, the water in the tracks was still murky! I was standing there, with a backpack full of biscuits, honey butter and fried chicken! Catherine, the tracks were so big, I could put both of my size 12 boots in one track! We had our picknick in the car! Live and learn.... I love your adventures as you so nicely tell them. Smiling, George.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Another awesome story. I love your stories. Thank you so much for taking the time to share them with me.

[@trimbaker1893]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures You are welcome Catherine, Perhaps one day, we will hear each others stories across a campfire . Its a wonderful life and such nice things are possible. Either way, know that I enjoy your stories too. Smiling, George.

[@LoranPeterman]

Stunning views. So happy to see Christine hanging with you.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

It was wonderful having her here Loran!

[@jamesbrunton-smith6633]

Another beautiful and very relaxing video Catherine, thanks so much

[@beeamerica5024]

Absolutely stunning I can't believe she's your niece you don't look that old you're looking great some of those Meadows look like paintings and you're right too much Beauty for a one-day hike you make a lot of good decisions on your hiking I can tell you're experienced at it

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! I became an Aunt at a young age. I agree some of the scenery looks like a painting.

[@mountainman822]

The Olympics are amazing to hike into. I live near the southern end of the park and I never get tired of the hikes. Have a great time and I enjoy those videos and photos.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much David, There's so much to explore here in Washington!

[@mountainman822]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures I would offer to buy you a cup of coffee if you were still in the area. Have a blessed day!!!

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Hi Catherine & Christine: Enjoyed hiking along vicariously on your backpacking adventure to 7 Lakes Basin Loop. Marvelous scenery, amazing footage of the mountain goats, Mule-tail deer, etc. I've lived in Seattle, WA almost 40 years, hiked and camped Rialto Beach, Cascades, Mt Rainier, Pasayten-Okanogan Wilderness Trail via llama packing. My favorite is Rialto Beach on the Olympic coast. Large silver driftwood, cobblestones, seastacks, Douglas fir, various wildlife. I'd highly recommended it. I've enjoyed your other adventures (just discovered you last night). I look forward to many more. Jenny :-)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you for visiting my channel Jenny! So glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@marklafollett6266]

So cool that you could hike with your niece. I find this hard to say, but this is one of my favorite videos so far. I’ve liked them all, but the huge trees and foliage are just so beautiful. Living though your lens. Thank you.

[@nitabanerjee9086]

Catherine it's good presentation . really we enjoy with you . my love & blessings to you.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much.

[@nitabanerjee9086]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures my blessings to you my lovely daughter.

[@Grandizer8989]

This channel deserves more likes.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@tonydisibio4236]

Hey CATH - very nice VIDEO, and just wanted to say - I am proud of you and what you do, and how you respect yourself at this time of your life, Wish there were alot more Women like you -who take care of themselves - I Appreciate it

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much 🙏!

[@kerrywilliams2490]

2 beautiful gals in the wilderness. Dosent get any better than this. Another great video. Your videos make me smile. Beautiful......Thanks Catherine.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Awe...thank you!!

[@dedwin8930]

Spectacular views and photos/videos! Hope ur niece enjoyed it!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! Yes, she did.

[@rickandal617]

Great video. Beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!!

[@avidfan47]

Beautiful. Grew up in Seattle area although never hiked much.....Snoqualmie Falls and other more readily accessible stuff. Loved the Islands and Puget Sound area and spent a fair amount of my time as a child on a couple of them. Dearly miss the area. TY for taking us along.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I just love Washington and it's wilderness. Thanks for coming along!

[@filmic1]

Many Happy Returns, Catherine! what a great way to celebrate!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Gary!

[@willroland7153]

Doing this same loop with my wife in a week, although our trip is a bit more ambitious with a strait through one day to lunch lake and a four night stay in the basin. Beautiful area, last year I did a through trip from boulder hot springs to Appleton pass, Appleton to lunch lake, lunch lake to happy four and finished out through to the hoh station. That was a butt kicker. The seven lakes loop is a chill, beautiful trip. Thanks for the trip report.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

If you go counterclockwise, I think that'll be less miles to Lunch Lake than clockwise. Have a wonderful trip! The wildflowers are amazing right now.

[@tammystringer4044]

Beautiful. Lush green of the forest and stunning mountains. Goats were a bonus. Glad you could celebrate your birthday with family. Adventure on!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Tammy!

[@taresamorales8088]

Happy belated Birthday. What a special time to spend it with family doing something you both enjoy. What beauty.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Taresa!

[@tsav6952]

Stunning views Cat and unbelievable wildlife. Looked stunning on my big screen. Awesome trip!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much 🙏!

[@jbknight13]

So cool to have those animals up close

[@billkrause4585]

Great video. We all enjoyed it here, keep up the good life.

[@defcoord]

Great job of capturing the majesty of the park! Beautiful video and stills that are sure to inspire those viewing to strongly desire to experience the wonder themselves... Thanks for sharing. As well, kudos to your niece. :)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Coach! Hope you are doing well.

[@dixxebell]

I did some camping near Ho River and short hikes when I visited Olympic, the moss on the trees creates a sensation like no other, as you said enchanting. Really enjoyed this I know you loved having your niece to hike with. Love the easy trail days with excellent camps! And Happy Birthday to you.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Sondra! Loved having Christine.

[@denniskuenze659]

Nice video' You got some really nice shots and saw plenty of wildlife. Looks like it was a great trip. Enjoy & be safe out there!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Dennis! The wildlife encounters enhanced the trip for sure.

[@garthtrain4719]

The best gift to receive is sharing a hike with a friend 😃

[@justmare111]

Stunningly beautiful scenery! Really enjoyed seeing the beauty of Washington and all of that wildlife. Thanks for taking us along!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

It is so beautiful!! My next backpacking trip video is also from Washington. 30 of the 44 miles we did on the PCT. Very beautiful, as well. Stay tuned for that.

[@justmare111]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Looking forward to it!

[@gingerbread6614]

We enjoyed your video. I believe you did some with my own frontier. We will also be watching yours. Thank you

[@jayjardine881]

Cat that was truly awesome. Thanks for taking us with you. Stay safe.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@robertrhode6104]

Great hike, beautiful views, nice camera work. Live your videos! Your friend in Pennsylvania. Bob

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Great hike girls ,,, beautiful scenery and contact with wildlife , Wow !! ...... Across the meadow for the bears is close enough for me....You both have become so comfortable on trail ' it's good to see.......Thank You for sharing..................Stay Safe and God Bless.............

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Sir! Yes, I believe we have grown in confidence and experience. :)

[@skyt54]

This video brings back memories for me. I've hiked into the Olympics a number of times going in from the west, north and the east, including a climb of Mt Olympus and Mt. Anderson. On one hike in the vicinity of Seven Lakes Basin I awoke one morning to a trio of mountain goats looking in the open end of my tent. They spent an hour walking around my camp site, That was really cool. The Olympic Mountains are really spectacular. Thanks for the video.

[@billmitchell7731]

What a great wild life adventure love it. You know you have that crooked Elvis smile. I like it👍 Keep the adventures coming☺

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!!! Yes...I’m aware of my crooked smile. lol

[@billmitchell7731]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures it's nice☺

[@johnswick4593]

Thanks for filming this Cahtherine . I really miss the Olympics and the rain forest.

[@marianfrances4959]

thank you, as always! happy birthday. the mountain goat shot was amazing....as was, of course, the territory. happy trails and keep safe.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Marian.

[@cynthiaschwartz559]

Beautiful hike, I am so glad you had a ice day for your birthday. I can't think of a better way to celebrate than in the backcountry with those views!!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Cynthia! ❤️ Btw...my next video is from a trip I just finished with Joey. He’ll be making a video from that trip also.

[@mikeferrannini712]

Happy Birthday Cat Ballou!!!!! Nice to see your niece and also that she was with you on your birthday 🎂. I played golf yesterday and it was 🔥hot!!! Fairways were steaming hot lol. So for me to get up and see this refreshing hike in the cooler weather with rain just revived me somehow. Loved every bit of the video and I love the shorter hikes so you have time to enjoy yourself and new locations. When I saw that it was going to be a 3 day adventure I purposely made the Tj's instant coffee to drink while watching....it was a 2 cup video lol. Thanks Again.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Haha! Thank you Mike! I'm splurging this morning with some Starbucks Sumatra grinds from the French Press!

[@mikeferrannini712]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures ........Ohhhhh.....that is a great choice! Bold enough flavor for a latte etc.

[@elwha6025]

Boy this brings back memories. After graduating from HS in 1973 me and another guy started at the Sol Duc and hiked across the Bailey Range ending up at Lake Quinalt. Stayed at Heart Lake the first night. It was pouring down rain. Great video!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much. Glad it conjured up some fond memories. There is still so much more to explore in Washington!

[@mikes2082]

What a nice fun hike! Perfect!!

[@dondenis1500]

Wow , it rains in the Olympics. Good to see you exploring in my neck of the woods. I have lived in WA. all my life and I have never backpacked in the Olympics. I do all my adventures in the Cascades.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I haven't backpacked the Cascades yet, but I want to.

[@warrenwall7095]

Happy birthday a couple days ago, finally 21 good for you .God blessed you with His glorious wilderness, thanks for sharing.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Warren!

[@donnadoll9443]

Another great trip. Soo beautiful, unique and magnificent! Thanks for taking us along. Be safe, Be blessed 😉☺💙🇺🇸❤

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Donna. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@wendym1111]

Thanks for sharing this Wonderful Adventure! Absolutely Beautiful! Happy belated Birthday Catherine! So happy your Niece was able to take on this Adventure with you too! 💕

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Wendy!

[@hikingadventures1017]

Fantastic camera work! Views are stunning! Shot of the mama goat and babies was just awesome!! Looks like you guys had an awesome time! For those who have not checked out Christine's channel, go ahead and do so, she has a great channel also!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much! We did have an awesome time. :)

[@freddonelson5505]

So much of this video excited the science teacher part of me!! So awesome to see the glaciers and the alpine lakes. Your pics were awesome, even if you didn't have the big lens. The momma goat and little ones were soooo close! Awesome!! Really enjoyed this one.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it Fred. Thank you!

[@mikelowrie4641]

Thank you so much Katherine God bless you 🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@SiyaOum]

We are doing Seven Lakes Basin in August. This video gets me pumped! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

You will love it!!!

[@hikewithmike4673]

Wow!..the mountain goats were so awesome!..love all the waterfalls

[@riverrat1149]

Actually, the park is in the second year of the third attempt at ridding the park of the goats. They were snuck into the Olympics in the 1920s and are damaging the alpine ecosystems and becoming quite a nuisance as they love the salt in our urine. A man was actually gored to death a couple years ago at a popular climb.

[@randythompson6175]

Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing, beautiful country!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Randy!

[@jimlamet134]

Awesome ladies in an awesome landscape.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@liamboggs]

Its so darn beautiful. like always love your videos. thank you

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you enjoy the videos Liam. Thank you.

[@peterandkodiak9762]

Thank you both for taking me along this virtual journey in my "back yard". Excellent content and editing. A+

[@kw2764]

Mosquitos looked huge! Loved the mountain views!

[@Mehmet-hn9fw]

Thankyou Catherine.a beautiful trip, God bless you

[@lonanakken1688]

So much beauty in the Olympics. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikemecklenborg5412]

I hiked here about 7 years ago with my Nephew. We stayed up above Round Lake near Lunch Lake also. Also camped a Heart and Deer Lake. We hiked opposite direction from you. Deer Lake, Lunch Lake and Heart Lake. We hiked to all the lakes in the basin. We watched a Bear down in the basin also.

[@williamlawrence5455]

Well I just got done watching your video and it was incredible the big trees and all the little creeks and streams are so beautiful I really enjoyed the mama goat and her to babies I really enjoyed the difference in the train from Big Trees and Creeks to Alpine Meadows and then to Rocky outcroppings it was absolutely beautiful and you did it so well and Christina nice to see her again don't watch her Channel much she doesn't put out a lot but thank you so much sweetie you did it so well a beautiful scenery and situation I like you seen a bear but oh well I'm glad you're safe love you stay safe

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Billy! The terrain on this trip is very diverse.

[@Mylordsaves4324]

Hi Cat, hi Christine👋 wow, you two took in the most breathtaking views😍. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Cat! Amazing, the greenery, the lakes, the rivers and the wild life, just beautiful!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Tammy!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

BREATHTAKING VIEWS ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! HOPED YOUR WISH CAME TRUE ! BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ! ENJOYED!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you David!

[@paulwise3001]

Green green green everything it green up there. So much of a deference than down here In So. CALI. love you for sharing your adventures. You have definitely changed since when you started with the Sierras your old stomping grounds. Be safe have fun.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Paul. The Sierra will be getting some love from me this year, too!

[@basecampchris]

Good one CAT! The Olympics are a great place.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Chris. Yes, they are.

[@Cruzinsusan5101]

I've been by there twice but never was able to hike it! Wasn't with 'hikers' at the time. Maybe some day! So excited you took this trip! You two are amazing and fearless to hike the places you do! What beautiful photography/video's! Seriously awesome views! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

Wow Cat....what a great trip....great views...good company....I really love the way you explain where youre at....so many people make it a big secret...like that way nobody will ever go there or something....why video and show beautiful places to go then keep its location a big secret....thanks for sharing....stay safe out there Cat .....BTW...HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Jimbo!

[@terrytrumbo2962]

As usual a great video Waiting four more years for retirement to see all the great things are experiencing.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Terry!

[@jerrypeevey]

Happy Birthday ! Great pack trip to celebrate it.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Catherine, happy Sunday to you. It is so good to see you and Christine out enjoying the beauty in the state of Washington. You always do a superb job of filming. Your video brings back pleasant memories of a trip that three friends and I took to the Sol Duc area many years ago. Do you plan to do another Eastern Sierra trip this fall? Is Christine still doing videos? Please take good care of yourself. The very best to you in good health and safety. 🤗

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Ronald. I plan to spend a good amount of time in the Sierra this fall. :) I'm excited to go there and actually have the luxury of taking my time. Christine is planning on making some new videos. She filmed this trip also and I believe she is filming a trip she is currently on in the Sierra. :)

[@henderjess900]

Great coverage of Olympic National Park. I've only enjoyed day trips there to Hurricane Ridge. You actually had some reasonably clear skies. Enjoyed the close encounters with the deer and the mother and baby mountain goats. Beware of the male rams there; they have been known to chest-butt people just walking the trails.

[@williampalmquist6710]

Cat we really,really enjoyed the awesome scenery. Not sure I would want to leave after being in such a beautiful place. Pat loved seeing the mountain goats. Thank you again for taking us all with you! Be safe.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

So glad you both enjoyed it Todd! Say hello to Pat for me!

[@narrow_is_the_way6170]

Another big WOW of a trip. More beautiful places I wish I could go see.

[@uclimb3]

Awesome. Happy birthday. 🎉🎉🎂👍👍👍.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

THAT WAS AWESOME THE MOUNTAIN GOATS JUST CAME RIGHT BY YOU BOTH WITH OUT ANY FEAR.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Isn't that something? I felt like she communicated with us through her eyes letting us know she needed to get her babies down that trail.

[@haydeepearce1996]

Beautiful scenery and what a treat seeing those goats up close. Enjoyed the video!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I feel very fortunate we had that close encounter. Thank you Haydee!

[@IslandFilmMaker]

Beautiful Country! HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Richard.

[@MARKCANEER]

Another Well Done Adventure Video. Thank You Much For Having Me Along. Stay Safe, 🙏👍

[@robtzu77]

Happy birthday! I just spent mine, July 6th backpacking also, what an excellent way to spend a birthday!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! Happy Birthday to you, too!!

[@jenniferoleary4477]

Happy Belated Birthday. You and you’re niece inspire me! Thanks for another beautiful video.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Jennifer!

[@jan-olofjohansson8833]

Great video from a wonderful area and trail 👍🌺

[@inkjob12]

Cat....great to see you and Christine back on You Tube with a new adventure. The PNW is such a beautiful area. My parents and brother live in Oregon so Im up that way every so often. Those two baby goats were just way to cute ! This was one hell of a great way to spend a Birthday (25 ?)....looking so forward to seeing more of this years adventures from you....and Christine... LOL you two....Happy Trail to you both

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Randy!

[@inkjob12]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures CAT...Question...I f I wanted to send you something....do you have a home base where you pick up any mail that may have been sent to you? If so, how often do you pick your mail?

[@sandrachaidez4303]

Plain beautiful, I’m recovering from eye surgery and love what I see thank you for sharing.

[@JimCockerham]

Happy birthday Cat! Beautiful location, love the goats. Nice that your niece came with you. Thanks for sharing.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Jimmie!

[@paulskystoneadventures]

👍👍 Thanks for another world - class vidio Cat. Great way to celebrate your birthday. There is an another trail system to the north in central Vancouver Island called Cathedral Grove, it has lots of giant trees as well, a must see if your on the island.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Paul! I'll research those trails on Vancouver.

[@joharmon2148]

What a gorgeous way to celebrate your birthday! From super old forest to open spaces and pines. Thanks for this fabulous video.

[@CITAP1]

What a treat, nice hike. The goats can be aggressive. Happy Birthday!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!!

[@deflep71]

Wow! What an amazing backpacking trip. Great pictures, beautiful scenery, excellent cinematography! Well done!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@julieroyal6235]

Another epic adventure. Wow. I love the forest setting. So so pretty 😘

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Julz!! xoxo