Hiking Mount McGuire in Chilliwack BC!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thanks for watching everyone! 😊 Make sure you check out the other hiking videos we have done: kzbin.info/aero/PLk6mbGXsJRanWKonxyMS7GsSeKkL2l37A

[@fredbmurphy]

I hated the long network of logging roads that hindered my time to the top. I met up with a group just ahead of me towards the razor summit ridge. At least they had a 4 x 4 for the way down.

[@gibbyutah]

Wow, what a hike and fantastic views! Thanks for sharing.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

You are more than welcome. I hope you have enjoyed our 2020 hiking series. More to come in 2021!

[@andrewwood4013]

Very cool

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thanks Andrew!

[@minkos61]

So awesome Kitty thank you for sharing .

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thanks Ernie for always watching! I am glad that you enjoy the variety of content Rod and I share. 💛

[@minkos61]

@@KittyKanhoffen I truly enjoy your guys energy and content ,just keep doing what your doing it works great. :)

[@FishingwithRod]

@@minkos61 😊😊😊

[@moeabou9101]

This awesome!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

What are some of your favourite hikes?

[@moeabou9101]

My favourite hikes is the salmon one, thank you guys again and Happy New Year!

[@WanderingSoleTV]

Great video! I didn't realize so much of it would be on a clear trail. I was going to hike MxGuire about 6 years ago, but I turned the truck around because I didn't want it to get scratched up (hiked the Slesse Memorial instead). Same truck, all these years later, and I wouldn't care now lol It's time for me to revisit this outing!

[@rehmankhan3991]

Your smile is magical

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Aweeh, that was very nice of you to say. It is one of the hiker's high symptoms. 😁😁😁

[@rehmankhan3991]

@@KittyKanhoffen and i also like your photoshoot on pioneer pauly t-shirt website 👍

[@rupontiswonderfulworld9359]

Amazing video thanks for sharing 👍🏻💐🔔🎄🌲

[@KittyKanhoffen]

No problem, thanks appreciating the mountains as much as we do! I could spend all day with these peaceful giants.

[@nicklee9256]

Covid!!! One day when this is all over I think I am going to relocate to BC! 😝

[@KittyKanhoffen]

That wouldn't be a bad decision! 😊 Where are you from?

[@nicklee9256]

@@KittyKanhoffen From the most isolated city in the world, Perth Australia. It’s also very flat so seeing snow covered mountains wow!

[@FishingwithRod]

@@nicklee9256 The grass is always greener on the other side lol... I was just video chatting with a friend from there about this last night. Right now I'd rather be in Perth enjoying that 35C+ you have.... The endless coastline with the blue sea all the way to the North... So many fishing options.

[@nicklee9256]

@@FishingwithRod lol agreed about grass is greener in the other side. A white Christmas would be an experience to tick off my list with my 2 boys. Fishing, my problem here is I normally supply the fishing burley so boat ocean fishing is not an option for me! 😝🤮😝 I like watching your videos, looks to me you have a variety of fish to catch there especially from the lakes and rivers, I catch mostly puffer 🐡 here! Keep up the great videos Rod! Merry Christmas to you guys over there. 🎄

[@NickandRachel]

Beautiful!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

It will be a whole new experience next time we go up on a clear day! A new kind of beautiful.

[@NickandRachel]

@@KittyKanhoffen I know what you mean! We really enjoy making outdoor content also

[@FishingwithRod]

@@NickandRachel 👍👍👍

[@jcee2259]

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[@JamesTKirk-yz5ng]

Amazing . Thanks Kitty, I like the style and feel of your content, Keep it up :)

[@SuperKabookie]

You guys are true human mountain goats! Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@jimlanpheir2838]

I sure like your videos I look forward to them

[@scottchendo9090]

I was introduced to you from the episode you did with Pauly. Excellent channel you have here. Thanks!

[@jeffgreen2448]

Wow! Just wow! Simply awesome! Thanks for taking us along.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thanks for joining us! ✌ I wish the video could capture it's true beauty, it's a million times better in person. The type of terrain is different from anything I've ever seen. There is so much limestone, which gives it that unique colour that can even be seen from down in the valley.

[@Zabrinapsam]

Omg I have never seen on top of any of Chilliwack s mountains wow I have lived here for a few years now I am. Not. Much of a hiker I used to love going up mountains with my. Cousins when I was younger lmao but I have 10 kiddos now and I am. A worry wart and would be mind crazy making sure they all aren't falling lol

[@FishingwithRod]

We got lots of great hikes here in Chilliwack from trails for families to more advanced hikes like this one. You should take a look at this hiking guide published by Tourism Chilliwack: tourismchilliwack.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/03114943/CHWK_GUIDE_2019_Web.pdf You can also pick up this copy at their office by the Heritage Park. 😊

[@KittyKanhoffen]

It is really something that everyone needs to experience, at least once, before they poo poo the idea of hiking. Hikers kill themselves to feel more alive, funny sounding, but that's a great way to describe it. There is nothing more exciting than the last stretch of scramble before you're standing on top of the world. Try it, it would be neat to see everything you're familiar with in the Fraser Valley from way way up. :) Thanks for watching!

[@WV789]

That’s a fun hike, and there’s an incredible valley view on clear days!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

God spent a lot of time in this area that's for sure. 🙏❤ I found that I was entertained by my surroundings the entire time. I prefer this style of hike much more than ones where you're in a forest 80% of the time.

[@WV789]

@@KittyKanhoffen funny, I told my wife that exact thing about the hike!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

@@WV789 Hey great minds think alike! :P McGuire has a bit of everything, bouldering, ridge walks, scree scrambles, highs, lows, apparently a lake, stellar views, exposure, wild flowers, trails, route finding! I could go on and on.

[@WV789]

​@@KittyKanhoffen Yes, the lake is waay down! And regarding route-finding...we dropped down off the ridge like you guys, but went all the way across to the other ridge and actually took the original trail to the summit. Seemed easier than your route looked, haha.

[@kennethclark5636]

It is amazingly beautiful up there! Kitty, you had me wishing I had smell-a-vision when you showed that meadow of yellow and purple flowers. Thank you Kitty for this awesome adventure.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Just imagine the coolest and freshest air around...That is what we experienced the entire hike! I did try smelling those purple flowers (not sure what they are), but they didn't have much of a scent to them.

[@kennethclark5636]

@@KittyKanhoffen Have a wonderful and merry Christmas!

[@carlossales8710]

That’s an amazing hike into the back country love it It reminds me of the hike I did a few years ago with my 10 year old son while elk hunting love it but always bring a collapse fishing pole in case there a high mountain lake

[@KittyKanhoffen]

That might be one of our videos next summer... Hiking to lake to fish for trout in the mountains, but honestly there are none that I'm familiar with. If you have an suggestions in the Fraser Valley/Chilliwack area... LMK!

[@carlossales8710]

@@KittyKanhoffen I don’t know nothing about up there where you live I’m down here in Washington state

[@KittyKanhoffen]

@@carlossales8710 Oh ok! Well, maybe it will be something I look into this summer. A little research project for this teacher on her summer break. :)

[@danieltheman91]

Awesome video!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thank you my BHB! 😘 I can't wait to conquer more with you.

[@sterling1steve]

Kitty your charisma and timing are just splendid ! Loved this journey beginning to end.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thanks Steve! It is hard to not be happy when you're with your two hiking buddies, exploring new terrain, checking off another peak together. 👊😉

[@billnurse5321]

That was a beautiful view thanks for that peaceful video

[@petercollin5670]

I went to Alberta/British Columbia years ago on a fishing trip. We were river bound, but could see so many tantalizing peaks all around. Thanks for giving me a view from the top.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

It's always neat to experience a different perspective. Now when I am down in the valley driving around, I can name the peaks and I think to myself, "I've been there! Oooh I HAVE go there..." etc. Thanks for watching Peter!

[@stephenmui766]

Looks awesome Kitty! Do you guys carry a sat phone or a beacon (i.e. Garmin InReach) for just-in-case measure when going on hikes in the great outdoors?

[@danieltheman91]

We do not, at least not to my knowledge. I’d have to speak to Kitty and Dan, if they’re holding out on me! But we do have our turnaround times, and we do extensive research on the area, ie, trip reports, recording gps tracks, and topographical maps. We also have friends that know where we’re going and what time to hear back from us.

[@stephenmui766]

@@danieltheman91 Ah okay. Glad to see ya'll had a great time out there and being safe. Keep the contents coming, I really enjoy seeing ya'lls adventure!

[@SledorFish]

More amazing scenery!

[@stephensherlock5307]

Love the hat Kitty. I use an Islander reel for Atlantic salmon on the east coast of Canada. I really like your fly fishing vids.

[@FishingwithRod]

Yeah! 👍 More fly fishing videos to come once Covid is over. 😊

[@KittyKanhoffen]

@@FishingwithRod 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@KittyKanhoffen]

I have been trying to use my loop rod more often this fall and winter. Today I took out my pin rod for the first time in a LOOOOONNNG time, and I noticed that I was much more aware of mending my line, just because I had been fly fishing so much lately. I hope that there are more videos soon, like Rod said, just gotta wait for Covid restrictions to lift. Stay safe out there and thanks for watchin' Stephen!

[@jcee2259]

Above a large talus slope but below a vertical summit climb the most popular trail offers hikers an opportunity to leap over a pit entry cave or side-step around it. On exposure ahead it is possible to look down rearward between both legs and admire aircraft flying within the Chilliwack River Valley. You're also into the alpine region. Hiking off-trail might slide people into a world of hurt. Clouds may hide the southern side horror.

[@rafabonati7757]

Great hike. How long did it take to get up and back down? And remember to say “Yes” when they ask if you want whipped cream on your chocolate shake at 5 Guys!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

We did not rush by any means, besides soaking in the views and getting lost with finding a route up It took us 6 hrs 17 min rt. I betcha we could do it around 5 or under if we just went, minus the videoing and not screwing around! Now at Five Guys... I have never had anything other than there little/cheeseburger w/ tomatoes, extra grilled onions, extra grilled onions, ketchup, mustard, mayo. AND their endless Cajun fries!

[@MOTOMINING]

Freakin amazing scenery!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

It was spectacular, words can't describe my feelings towards this day. Like Rod said in the live chat, "but all of them are your favourite... There was something so special about Mt. McGuire. Even though we didn't get an full 360 degree view, she teased us with a window every now and then. I also liked the scramble on this one, nearing the summit I had to focus on every footstep. Nothing clears my head more! Thanks for watching!

[@scottishgirloutdoors2662]

That was amazing but scary!! I am starting to think I don't like heights. 😂

[@KittyKanhoffen]

I wish the go pro really captured some of the scree challenges and more of the grade. I still am shaking my head over that first route we took. It was nucking futs. 🤣🤣🤣

[@scottishgirloutdoors2662]

@@KittyKanhoffen it looked like a wall, I swear when you looked 8ver that edge my feet tried to root to the floor 😂😂

[@bugdiverhb]

Beautiful country!!

[@Osvn3672]

Pretty cool👍👍👍

[@KittyKanhoffen]

I look forward to revisiting this one. Except, I'll wait for a day when the skies are only blue. Those clouds roll in way too quickly. ✌

[@TheFishingDoctorsAdventures]

Oh my... having three kids its just too much distraction. How can I forget in 60 minutes that I was supposed to be here? Kitty you should try one... a kid.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

One day Doc. You should try a hike with us!

[@FishingwithRod]

I even sent you a reminder an hour before 😆🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheFishingDoctorsAdventures]

@@FishingwithRod I know you did... then I had to go eat super. I was still at the dinner table and it hit me... totally missed it. But I am waiting for your next one!

[@TheFishingDoctorsAdventures]

@@KittyKanhoffen I'd rather go mushroom picking than hiking up a mountain. Or hiking into a lake or place to fish. I like places with a destination of purpose.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

@@TheFishingDoctorsAdventures Well, you are missing out. The view is the destination of purpose!! We actually have found our two BEST mushroom patches BECAUSE of hiking. 🤣🙌🙌

[@paulstanley31]

My favourite place to fish is the Skagit River. I must drive past this mountain each time. Think I'll have to try this hike one day. My wife and I hiked the Inca Trail a few years ago, so probably can handle this one. By the way, if you ever want to do the Inca Trail we recommend G Adventures, a Canadian Company.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

YOU MUST!!! What's nice about this video too/my experience... It gave you a little taste of McGuire (the hike wasn't fully spoiled due to the cloud coverage). There is still a lot of beauty that needs to be discovered - by the both of us! Maybe I'll see you up there next summer Paul. Thanks for watchin'!

[@jandyke9995]

good food Tractor Grease Cafe on the way to Chilliwack lake. Not far from the Vedder River bridge

[@KittyKanhoffen]

What's the best thing to order?

[@ijohnnn]

❤

[@blkaudiofan]

Damn poor dan if it was his favorite go to rod I feel for him and he blew a tire! Keep your head up dan!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

LOL, He's finnnne. This was not the first it's happened.

[@captnron59]

Your friends are too easy on you. Everyone should carry their own backpack of needs to get the full impact of the climb.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

I'm getting there! Daniel does it on purpose to slow him down, otherwise he'd be gone!