Medicine Bow Peak via the Lakes Loop: Wyoming’s Snowy Mountain Range Laramie, Wyoming in 4K

[@marksmith1824]

Did this loop 28 years ago with my wife on our first holiday together out of the UK. One of my favourite memories of that trip around all the Rocky Mountain states. A magical place. Was pretty cold camping at 10,000 feet in our cheap 2 season tent, but well worth it.

[@nolanventures473]

Fantastic - cheers

[@kimberlynolan2745]

Great memories, that's awesome! Magical indeed, thank you 👍⛰

[@whataboutthepotatoes6085]

Thanks for putting this together. Good recommendation to do counter-clockwise.

[@nolanventures473]

Glad it worked for you. Enjoy the trails.

[@cjjt66]

Fantastic video. The best I have seen about Medicine Bow Peak. My son & I did Medicine Bow Peak in August 2019--still snow on top. We did it clockwise--better if you have shorter legs. Good explanations. Great footage. Not a big fan of using music, but you kept it low & to a minimum--I love to hear the wind & water & footsteps. Keep up the good work!

[@nolanventures473]

Yeah...this is a great moderate hike outside of Laramie. The views are just fantastic. Thanks for taking a peak and thanks for the comment. Enjoy the trails!

[@bos6782]

Great stuff, just watched the video, wish I’d seen it before I went last weekend. Congrats on getting to the peak

[@nolanventures473]

Thank you - enjoy the wilds!

[@Carleymiller4670]

Thanks for the video very informative & gives me a good look into this beautiful hike. Wife & I hope to try this Labor day week

[@nolanventures473]

Thank you. Enjoy the trails.

[@barbiebswartz6352]

Outstanding ...... you captured the views so well. Good job!

[@kimberlynolan2745]

The sunrise on the mountain and reflection in the surrounding lakes made for unbelievable views. We did our research for weather/smoke conditions due to fires in Rocky Mountain National Forest, and were able to chose the perfect day.

[@thelostcompass]

Barbieb Swartz agreed! It’s pretty epic

[@robn.5932]

Was there a few weeks back amazing place. Interesting how you could see the fires from RMNP in CO.

[@nolanventures473]

We could see the Colorado fires and smoke plumes from the highway clear as day driving back to Laramie that afternoon. Seemed like we were high enough at the trailhead to get above the smoke that seemed to settle in below 9,000 feet. Thank goodness! The views were fantastic!

[@jamiewalters4]

Scott, great video. Really enjoyed it. Special to me because my grandparents were Forest Service volunteers in one of the Medicine Bow campgrounds for 10 summers. I've done that hike several times and its amazing. Last time might have been my favorite.... hiked up and ran the back side down. Love trail running... it was a blast!

[@nolanventures473]

This is a special place. Great access to amazing areas. And you can really get lost out there! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@medicinegone]

Just did it today. Nice video. Thanks!

[@nolanventures473]

Sweet!

[@thelostcompass]

So so stunning ! Way to capture it all! What is your must haves when backpacking? Other than essentials ;)

[@nolanventures473]

Considering food, water & filter, shelter, light source, appropriate clothing and footwear are essential. I would say our GoPro, Mefoto backpacker air tripod, extra batteries, external power pack, good sunglasses, gps, and a great hiking partner/group.

[@thelostcompass]

Nolan Ventures that about sums it all up ay! 💚 you really start packing more weight now that there is camera gear involved haha

[@AG-gk2pf]

Really enjoyed watching this vid. I felt like I was on a mini vacation! Been to the Snowy Range 3 times. Hiked out to Prospector Lake to collect some Stromatolite samples with my then girlfriend (now, wife for 3 decades). Incredible beauty. I am surprised how late in the season you all were there. Looked perfect! Thanks for sharing! Btw, where were you when you did the review at the end of the vid? The backdrop looked interesting.

[@nolanventures473]

Snowy range is a fantastic!

[@DrJohn493]

Blown.A.Way! What an outdoor feast for the eyes. Have to admit though some of those ridge shots made me dizzy. Just getting familiar with all that Wyoming has to offer. Been spending too much time in Colorado I guess (sorry Colorado). What's the closest burger and beer spot? BTW, what is it with the one thumbs down...y'all make somebody mad?

[@comicpeak4560]

Are you allowed to camp up there

[@nolanventures473]

They have some designated camping sites. But I believe you can camp anywhere in the national forest. You can check with the local forest ranger stations for details or to be sure.

[@comicpeak4560]

@@nolanventures473 ok thanks bro also do you know the rules on camp fires because there is no information about it

[@nolanventures473]

There typically is a certain elevation where they no longer allow camp fires. Used to be no fires above 9,000 feet - not sure what it is now - but the ranger station would know.

[@comicpeak4560]

@@nolanventures473 ok thanks bro much appreciated

[@nikedockers807]

Thanks

[@nolanventures473]

Welcome

[@adamlewellen1430]

Did you guys hike clockwise or counter clockwise. Awesome video! It inspired us to go

[@nolanventures473]

We went counterclockwise. Enjoy!

[@ericrollins4607]

Does the Snowy Mountain Range see noticeably less backcountry traffic than areas in Colorado, or does it still see a fair amount of use?

[@nolanventures473]

My experience is way less than Colorado. Depends where you go though.

[@alquinn8576]

4:22 that's Browns peak

[@nolanventures473]

Thank you

[@HawaiiBeach]

Name of parking lot? Thanks!!

[@nolanventures473]

Right off of Snowy Range road (WY 130) by Lake Marie. On the right side (north side) if driving up from Laramie. There are several parking areas (don’t think they are named) and they fill up quickly and early on nice days. Enjoy the trails!

[@SportfishingBoats]

👏👏👏

[@nolanventures473]

Thank you!!

[@oscarmolinaoutdooradventur1648]

👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@nolanventures473]

Thank you

[@jameshoffman552]

Subbed at 2:55

[@nolanventures473]

Right on! 🇺🇸😂 Thanks for watching!