Four Days of Rain in Enchanted Valley - Backpacking Olympic National Park

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

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[@richiedej8894]

I'm sure that much rain can become a bit much after a while for any backpacker. Luckily for us viewers, the rain does add a much deeper Fall feeling. You captured it nicely. Fall backpacking in all its glory.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! I agree it gave Enchanted valley a much more enchanting feel. Thanks for watching!

[@tarekith]

When you said a couple weeks ago you were going to the Olympics I was like "uh oh", we're getting hammered with rain. Glad you made the most of it.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

It wasn’t bad, but it was pretty close to nonstop. If it would have been a hard rain it would have been bad.

[@tarekith]

@@MyLifeOutdoors I hear, one of those trips where all you want is a few hours to dry things out. Looks beautiful none the less, and I guess it's nice to get out in the elements once in awhile. I've gone on a few backpacking trips in the rain this summer specifically to avoid the crowd. :)

[@mysterious.hiker.x]

Beautifully shot video. Impressed with how well everything came out considering all 4 days were filled with rain for you. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks for watching. I’m always happy to bring you all along.

[@Jermeister]

7:17 - Absolutely adorable moment! ❤ Love it!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Aw Shucks! Thanks!

[@ellengriffin2143]

As an East-Coaster, thank you for this unique and realistic perspective of hiking in Olympic National Park. And I like the silent format, too!

[@renaecummings8068]

That was beautiful. Colors were so rich and saturated. And how nice to have your wife there. I know it’s challenging backpacking in the rain but that trip did you a huge favor. I think we’ll see many videos spin off of this one. Tips for hiking in rain, rain gear, backpack, tent performance etc. Thanks for taking the time to film this I know it’s a major pain to stop and film with rain. Much appreciated.

[@sierraseb3311]

Guess that's why they call it a temperate Rainforest!🤣Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks

[@stupatrick]

Despite the rain - which let's face it, made the environment there so lush and green - what a gorgeous place to spend 4 days. Have to add it to my bucket-list!

[@jeket5007]

ONP is my home... born and raised... but I never get tired of looking at it. Nice video

[@fat4858]

Absolutely love the aesthetic of the video, rain popping on the microphone is perfect

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Dude! Despite all the rain you captured a beautiful trip. I’m glad you had the epic waterfalls I was hoping to see from enchanted valley. I know it probably wasn’t the funnest trip with the rain but the outcome was sure worth it. Awesome!

[@artfisher1235]

Awesome scenery. Amazing how you could survive a tent without significant ventilation.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks. The ventilation actually wasn’t bad. Just cramped inside. It helped I really like my tent mate.

[@GoodkatNW]

So glad to have discovered this channel! I was just debating a trip to the Olympic NP, and it's awesome to find a local here on YT who's done it recently. Making the slow transition from moto camping to backpacking, and this sort of footage is fantastic

[@collinmc90]

I've always wanted to do this hike, thanks for making a video! It's even more gorgeous than I expected I will have to make the trip some time. Fall and Winter are my favorite seasons for the peninsula. No crowds.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

It certainly wasn’t crowded! Only saw 5 people the whole time. Thanks for watching!

[@jasondeen]

That bear don't care. Pretty trip. I do this hike every few years. The old hotel is spooky!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Ha! That’s what I thought!

[@hackerblubb]

beautiful shots, what a scenery! nature provides

[@ShortGuysBetaWorks]

Hey, that random person from the bridge is going through your pack while you're setting up camp! More seriously, though, thanks for doing another "experience" (as opposed to "educational" video). Keep feeding my outdoor soul, not just my outdoor mind! Those colors were popping and the waterfalls were spectacular!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Haha! Yeah my wife wasn’t sure she wanted to be in this video when we first started. But once we started putting it together it became clear we needed to say something! And these “outdoor soul” videos are my favorite to make. But they don’t do as well as gear videos. *sigh* oh well. Thanks for watching!

[@ShortGuysBetaWorks]

@@MyLifeOutdoors Yeah, I run into the same issue, of course. I don't begrudge it. Fewer people want to watch my mildly enhanced "home movies." But it fills up my tank a bit when I do them. My wife is the same way about our videos, and she has very strict "editorial control" over her appearances.

[@barrysbackcountryadventure562]

This video is terrific! I love the gorgeous views!! The bear in the video was cool.

[@sheila5707]

I think my favorite moment during each adventure is waking up in the morning and opening your door to an incredible view...you captured this exact moment at 3:00. Silent hiking vids are my favorite too. This was beautiful to watch, especially today on a drizzly Sunday morning where I am.

[@bobbyyoungs9848]

My wife and I were in the same area at the same time! We did a ton of hikes in Olympic that week. Lots of rain but a few good stretches without. Great video! Just discovered your channel and really enjoy it.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

That’s awesome! I’m surprised we didn’t run into you. Or maybe we did? Thanks for watching!

[@feliciad4493]

I can see why it'd be a favorite, beautiful.

[@martywithawhy]

The colors of the leaves alone were incredible. But that waterfall was amazing!!! What a cool trip, even with the rain. Great video!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I was unaware of the waterfalls when I started this trip. They were a Pleasant surprise. I couldn’t capture it on video but we could see seven waterfalls from our campsite! It was spectacular. I wish I could have seen it with the sun out.

[@RoughLandings77]

That's the Olympics for you! I've been into Enchanted Valley twice now and rain both times.

[@chrisristau8803]

I've never been anywhere that beautiful in person.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

You need to fix that. Thanks for watching

[@eric55406]

It is a rainforest. I probably wouldn't like so much rain, but it does look beautiful.

[@brndumsvandrehistorier3486]

Enchanted indeed 😃 With bear, troll and fairy lurking in the woods 😉

[@CRM08]

Absolutely beautiful scenery, you earned my sub with this video

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. And glad to have your sub!

[@Mote.]

Wow, such a gorgeous place

[@timmo971]

I gotta see this area! It’s the most awesome US footage I’ve recently seen. Nice vid Steve.

[@samuelcorbin3694]

What a difference a year makes, we could really use 4 days of rain right now. I made that Hike in September 1994. interesting it looks the same. We had a great time, Thank you for the Reminders.

[@TheAdventureGeek]

What a beautiful trail. Happy Hiking 🥾- Julia from the UK 🇬🇧

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

It’s was amazing! Do you have anything like that in the UK?

[@TheAdventureGeek]

@@MyLifeOutdoors yep. Parts of Scotland and Wales are very much like this, including the rain! You captured it beautifully.

[@Warhawk76]

You picked a hell of a time to come visit western Washington... glad you enjoyed it and did not drown.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

We did an overnight on the coast too. (Video coming soon) there was a Gale warning the day before we started. Lol. But ultimately we got two amazing days in the sun. It was very welcome after 4 days on the trail in the rain and 2 more cooped up in a hotel lol. Thanks for watching!

[@tommanseau6277]

During the rainy season in the PNW the weather is described as "Rain with a chance of sun showers". Climate change is here & hitting the PNW hard. The weather in the NW of Oregon has changed in the past decade to resemble northern California. I'm really hoping ONP doesn't dry out or burn. Thank you for capturing this time capsule.

[@FrankO-ek1ec]

Gorgeous place .

[@ecttreker9816]

Beauty looking place!

[@WilliamKapes]

Just rewatching this as I’m heading out to Enchanted Valley next weekend. Just hoping the rain holds off but at least I know from your video it will still be worth it.

[@KyleGraham19]

The scenery was stunning on this trip! Thanks for doing the hard work to let us all see it! I was wondering how the pack did in all that rain. I noticed that most of the time you didn't have a cover on it, so it had me thinking about whether or not it held up. BTW, I'm quite sure your wife is funnier than you are. Funnier? More funny? Either way.

[@danbaker8677]

Nothing to apologize for in that video…what amazing footage and scenery. I’m sure it would hav been “more beautiful” in dryer conditions 😉 but WOW, incredible hike! God’s creation is amazing beyond words. Thanks for the great content. My son and I have just recently started watching your videos. Love your channel and always look forward to seeing your next video.

[@dobidodge5709]

Enjoyed your video. So many nice views! Yea the rain becomes heavier mid October in the PNW. Looks like you had a great hike!

[@tacomatech]

Welcome to Washington brother. FYI, if you go to the Oly forest in October, it will be like this every time. The Western side of the range receives 160 inches of annual rainfall and is the wettest place in the lower 48. That's what made it so GD beautiful.

[@sherpajeff]

What a beautiful video. I just found your channel. I love what I am seeing so far and hope you get the views you deserve. Thanks for this.

[@michellemartin3240]

This has instantly became my favorite video on your channel, it made me think of the Calvin and hobbs comic where they go camping and it rains the whole time. But you made it look absolutely beautiful, I just watched this while I was at work and the rain and scenery was very welcome in my little office. Thank you.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thank you. These are my favorite videos to make. But they don’t do as well as gear videos. *sigh*. Thanks for watching!

[@michellemartin3240]

@@MyLifeOutdoors Maybe try cutting the calmest and prettiest scenes for tik toks and tagging it #ASMR i love those kinds of videos on tik tok. though i know the bear sighting and the jokes would also do well on tik tok lol. no matter what you do your videos are beautiful and im so excited to see what you do next.

[@vytautasbeliauskas8129]

Thanks for amazing video. And waiting mo beutyfol videos.

[@bangmercado4585]

Been watching this everynight dreaming one day i could go to olympic. Love ur videos man shout out from philippines!

[@Takeahike1987]

Stunning footage!

[@adventureswithgrunt]

Great video. I'm off on a 4 day trip soon and expecting lots of rain and snow. Embrace the conditions. 🌧️❄️😀

[@MrOhthethingsIsee]

Oh wow! What special and spectacular colors nature gave you on that trip! What an amazing way to share with your wife. I know mine is my best friend and I just got to share The Lost Coast hike with her. Not nearly as colorful but astoundingly profound none the less. Was this September or October. This hike is on my bucket list and I enjoy the solitude of “shoulder season”

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I’ve not done the Lost Coast but my wife and I did 13 miles on the Olympic coast just days after this trip. It was pretty spectacular too. Difficult hike but amazing! This was October 12-15. I was very pleased with the colors. Thanks for watching!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Well done video, I'm going to have to film some episodes down there.

[@nedanother9382]

wow. That was an all time video. Absolutely stunning. I need a followup! how bad was it? your attitudes seemed to be amazing. Your wife is a superstar and adorable. I am afraid for what this cost you in wife credits. It looked insanely cold and wet wet wet but man did you ever find the beauty in it. And by the way your bear shot should be THE video on black bear interactions...that bear looked up and I swear I heard it say "the F you want, I saw you, mind your business" ....as long as you do your part with food, seeing a bear in the wild is amazing not scary. Great video - are you in the business of making videos other than here. Everything is pretty tight and right. Good on you.

[@OutsideComfortZone]

I did this hike in the summer and it was pretty but nowhere near as beautiful as your video! Great work, MLO!

[@saltydog6613]

Great footage & edits. This one strongly resonated with me ... I was doing a 27.5 km wilderness day hike on October 15th and to see your footage, knowing that there are others out there exploring & appreciating ... I really connected to your experience. Thanks, keep up the good work. (PS. You know she’s funny, probably one of the reasons you can spend days together on the trail!)

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! If you have to spend most of a day in a tent she’s pretty good company! Thanks for watching!

[@TheBlindGardener]

You have a very good quality video and colors. I love the bear part, simply amazing! I live in WA and have not been to the enchanted valley yet. That place is impressive! Thanks for the vid.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

It really is! It was a surprise to me but there were 7 enormous waterfalls visible from our campsite. I don’t know if they are seasonal or not because I didn’t see anyone talking about them in my research. Check it out if you get the chance. Thanks for watching!

[@brycewalburn3926]

1:32 - missed opportunity for a "MyWifeOutdoors" caption

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I think I have some video of her saying those very words. But could be on our second hike. We did two back to back. Video for the second will come in a few weeks. If I can find the footage I’ll try to include it.

[@jamieabel477]

This inspired me to get a permit for July. I'll definitely check it out in rainy October too

[@ericdanielson4177]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Great work! Haven't been to the valley for years but remember it well. The bears there just did not care you were there. That's the closest I've ever been to a bear. Glad to see the old chalet is still standing. In June the waterfalls are amazing. You can see hundreds at once.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I saw at least 7 waterfalls. It was amazing! And that’s the closest I’ve ever been to a bear! Thanks for subscribing!

[@MrAlirezakazemian]

Such an astonishing video, great job, hope you enjoyed as much as I did 😅😜

[@fre3radic4l]

the Human specimen in nature is amazing. said the music

[@vfgjasminebaker]

Stunning…

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@DoseofDirt]

Gorgeous footage, which means the trip must have been even more gorgeous! Bummer it rained the ENTIRE time. I think for us watching it made it more unique and beautiful. You don't often see places like that. I know for you it meant being wet though. 😆 Great video! I am curious how your pack, tent (and everything else) held up to the wet. I will definitely be looking forward to your tips on staying dry in monsoons!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I was impressed at how dry we were able to stay. The tent performed well. I little bit of condensation but manageable. The pack is NOT waterproof, but it’s close. Let in a little water leaving the trash bag around my sleeping bag damp. All in all not bad for 4 days of near constant rain. Thanks for watching!

[@DoseofDirt]

@@MyLifeOutdoors that’s been my big question about those Hyperlight packs. I wonder if any of the Dynema pack makers tape the seams in such a way that they are truly waterproof.

[@GIRLplusDOGAdventures]

Loved this one. Also, the whole time I kept thinking…what a great way for him to test his gear. Also, also…he probably managed to film at least ten gear videos during this trip. 😅

[@ericschwartz9982]

That's a beautiful area to backpack in. There is a hiker, Laura Macke, who was hiking in that area and is now missing since 10/31/2022.

[@hosoutdoorpursuits3019]

If you enjoyed the rain, you should pop on over to the UK and spend a few nights in Wales. Another fantastic video!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I'd love to spend a few nights in Wales! Have any hikes you recommend over there?

[@hosoutdoorpursuits3019]

@@MyLifeOutdoors The Brecon Beacons/Black Mountains are fantastic. Snowdonia is much more rugged. I don't typically follow specific routes when I go; I prefer solitude when I'm out and about.

[@juancarlospena7089]

Dude! Sooooo beautiful !!

[@vincent4tv632]

Ok, I found it. And I love it. Pls keep making these Videos too. =)

[@evanhammond7305]

You channel seems to be growing fast. Awsome your editing and content is top notch hope you get tons more.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! I hope I can keep this momentum. Thankful for active viewers like you!

[@illyadmark3223]

Welcome to the PNW. This is our life backpacking! LoL

[@illyadmark3223]

October to May

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I was thankful for the fall colors. The rain was even nice for a bit…but after awhile I needed a longer break. Thanks for watching!

[@ryancarter2146]

I would love to see some commentary about the trip. How do you make bad weather worth it. Tips for rain hiking?

[@tatarin_a_]

Дуже атмосферне відео. Так тримати💪

[@roykropp155]

But what you did get to see was incredible...we have a permit for the valley in mid-June. After watching your video, may have to try for mid-October and hope for a dry spell.

[@joewickie2376]

Try the Olympics in July or August, it usually only rains 2 out of 5 days . Snow can happen anytime over 5000 feet elevation.

[@hobbithikingnz8321]

Wow you sure do Autumn beautifully! It must be even more stunning if... er... it stopped jolly raining. Thank you for sharing. Ps. I'm glad we clarified this is your lovely wife as she later helped herself to stuff from your pack 😊

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! It was stunning with the fall colors! Usually I don’t feel like the camera does it justice but I was really pleased with how it turned out. And lol! Yeah she wasn’t sure whether or not she wanted to be in this video when I started filming…once we started editing it was clear we needed to clarify! Thanks for watching!

[@SarahOutdoors1957]

I almost hiked there, I'm from UK, I got myself down to Amanda park on buses and to lake quinault ?? And camped by the lake there they had showers for a quarter I think I'd just cone back from mount Olympus blue glacier, therewas a shop and a diner cafe I had fish and chips , I even had a permit fir the trail I think , I looked at it hard, at sone point some ranger ended up putting me up in his cabin by the ho river for several days RnR and food and a bed , I even fished the ho river a couple if times and saw elk on the lawn Roosevelt elk I have old youtube videos about it I never got to enchanted valley

[@jameswilliams1636]

👍🏻

[@mitchellrohrback]

Been there!

[@davidgalyean9116]

Hello everyone, thanks for the compliments on my great grandpa, Thomas E. Criswell, and my grandpa, Glenn L. Criswell that built this log chalet in 1930, and completed in 1931.

[@fre3radic4l]

this dude must have taken a video production class in highschool cuz he's pretty creative

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Haha! I actually did. I was even a film major for a short time in college. Thanks for watching!

[@bewhiskeredjuarez6851]

Good choice with the pack that one is way better than your gossamer gear g4-20 in wet weather.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Yeah I really like this pack! I’m glad I got it. Thanks for watching!

[@brotherheed00]

From WA, We went there in mid to late Aug. we didn’t get any rain. It doesn’t take much for all of that to dry out. Or to run into abandoned burned out RV’s and cross your fingers you don’t come across an illegal grow or meth lab.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Beautiful location there in the rainforest. I don’t see bear spray on your pack load out did you carry any? Have fun on your travels and stay safe.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I’m late replying to this and you may have seen my bear spray video, but the answer is no I didn’t take any bear spray. It was one of the first times I didn’t and of course I saw a bear! Lol.

[@stephanmedlin7323]

The importance of planning

[@MrAlirezakazemian]

Those waterfalls kinda look like Hawaii

[@Supersam220]

Are you able to use your Helinox chair inside your tent ? I’ve just ordered a sea to summit air as read these are better than an actually chair as can easily be used inside tents in bad weather. Then watched your chair review video and wondered if I had made a mistake. Any thoughts ?

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

No I can’t use my chair in my Nemo Hornet as it’s not tall enough. For this hike I actually brought a tarp to cook and sit under that I never showed in the video. If I’m expecting a good amount of rain I’ll typically take the tarp. The Sea to Summit air is the chair I first sat in that convinced me to buy my helinox. I didn’t get the STS air because I was afraid my lightweight mattress pad would pop sitting on it. I think you need a burly (heavy) pad for those things. In the end I think they even out on weight (heavier pad vs heavier chair) but I’m just guessing. The other thing I just thought of is my chair was a life saver on this trip to keep me from sitting on the wet ground. With the air I would have been putting my sleeping pad on the wet ground. (Unless I was sitting in my tent) and I couldn’t have done that with my wife in there too. That’s not to say it’s a mistake. I don’t think it’s a mistake especially if you have a good reason for it. It’s just thoughts I had while thinking about your question. Hope it’s helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@TH-sp5xw]

Enchanted Valley is crazy busy in the summer. Better to have it peaceful with rain than crowds of people. Great video!

[@natebundy2407]

Okay, I'm going to need some info about that cabin. Roads to get to it? Does someone live in it? Do people VRBO (or something similar) it? How far in the middle of nowhere is it? That seems like an AWESOME location to have a cool little place like that.

[@BackcountryRenegade]

No it’s the chalet at the end of the trail. Going to be torn down at the end of the year because the river undercutting it and eroding the ground. New one will be built afterwards.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

It’s a historic Chalet built in 1930 before it was a national park. Now it serves as a Ranger Station. The river is mere feet from claiming it. It will be sad if they tear it down.

[@BackcountryRenegade]

Rain rain rain. But all to the PNW experience

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I am glad to experience it. I think 🤔. Thanks for watching!

[@evanhammond7305]

First