St Joe Lake | St Joe National Forest, Idaho

[@sierrashere6957]

This one was very special. . . . Thank you for sharing

[@mountainwanderer]

You're right, that was a special trip!

[@ricklarry4212]

Good to see Timber out with you again, I'm glad he's alright. The hike looked cold but after you arrived at the lake the weather improved. Fall colors in abundance. Thanks Travis!

[@mountainwanderer]

Timber is feeling good again! Fall is absolutely my favorite time of the year!

[@David29713]

OK you saved the best for the last trip. The scenery was fantastic. What way to finish the season. I think I’m going to watch this several times. Thanks for doing these.

[@mountainwanderer]

I love fall in the Bitterroots! Always a great way to end the season. Thanks for following along with us!

[@troygunter2848]

Your now like my go to channel for back country. I like the catchy music.

[@mountainwanderer]

Thank you! Now you're putting the pressure on me!

[@Lowrideractual]

One of my favorite places. I motorcycle up and down the road a couple times a year and fish flat water in warm weather. Thanks for doing the vid of an area I can't hike thru anymore...age catching up to me. I use a Haven Hammock for most of my camping lately and a bridge before that. Enjoyed it!!!

[@mountainwanderer]

hammocks are the way to go for me! I wouldn't do near the hikes I do if I had to sleep on the ground (though that tech has come along ways)

[@brhino1017]

Glad to see you made it in Travis! Rumor has it there is a small herd of Buffalo in that area. 😉 Bottom up would have been the preferred route for me, non the less, top down has the most picturesque rugged beauty nature has to offer bar none in the Great Burn.

[@mountainwanderer]

I love the stateline trail too much to pass it up. That was all new trail to me as well!

[@NorthwestWanderer]

that has some awesome sections of trail, great views!!!!

[@mountainwanderer]

The Stateline Trail along the Bitterroot Divide is some incredible hiking. You're also pretty good at finding that kind thing.😂

[@RhodySeth]

I like that kind of trip. A real taste of winter on Day one and then a splendid Day two.

[@mountainwanderer]

It was like walking in a different world when I was on ridge! Great experience!

[@d.chamblee6924]

Well you and Timber have had one hell of a year, wasn't expecting this video, but was sure happy to see it!! So beautiful. Hope you and yours have a wonderful, warm, and healthy winter and already looking forward to running the reruns and next season! Cheers 🍻

[@mountainwanderer]

I really appreciate you watching throughout the season! It wasn't the season I hoped for, but I did learn a ton.

[@debraelainemcdonald27]

Nice to see Timber looking good.

[@mountainwanderer]

He's made a full recovery and hopefully we are looking at many more trips together!

[@debraelainemcdonald27]

@@mountainwanderer Very good news!

[@ChristianPaulPhotography]

Awesome season closer! That’s the same weekend I wrapped up my season in the Uintas! Timber looks good! White on the way in, green on the way out!

[@mountainwanderer]

It was pretty cool getting a little taste of winter!

[@CharlesNorton-t4d]

I live in St.Maries & back in high school, our baseball team went in there and then the Malards my senior year. My backyard, but I'll stick to letting you show it to me with the snow!!! Another great one Travis!!! Thank You!!!

[@mountainwanderer]

Those would've been great times! I have a similar story about my baseball team, except we were in the Selkirks.

[@CharlesNorton-t4d]

@mountainwanderer we may have played each other back in the day... maybe I'll bump into you on the trail & take a walk down memory lane... warm up, get some rest, and thanks for taking me along throughout the year.

[@dakta1]

Long time follower of your channel. Enjoyed this one in the Bitterroots! You inspired my group to backpack Alice Lake in Idaho last summer from one of your previous videos. Great trip and as always thanks for taking us along on your journeys.

[@mountainwanderer]

That is really cool! I hope it was a great trip!

[@cherylbarns-y4m]

Awesome hiking compaion , Timber. So happy to discover your channel. I have been a long time lover of Joey coconados adventures and happy to meet you as a hiking companion with him

[@mountainwanderer]

I'm happy that you found us!

[@DrJohn493]

Nice season ender with that eye popping blue sky on the hike out! I felt that Idaho cold all the way down here in the southeast 😉

[@mountainwanderer]

That first real winter cold hitting you will wake you up! It is really tough to beat fall in the mountains

[@hyoh-wu]

what a way to end the season...had some great shots in there man....ya did good man hell of a season..and ya didnt even lose your top notch.

[@mountainwanderer]

I only wish my drone would've been working.. I missed out on some great stuff.🤦🏻

[@hyoh-wu]

oh yesh thta was the 90ft day...but dude...u made it work....looked nice.

[@relaxingvideosnorthwest3646]

Beautiful video! Thank you for sharing

[@mountainwanderer]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@RuralMontanaLiving]

Great trip and video, as always. This excursion was just a few days before we visited Radio Brewery for the first time on our way to Coeur d’Alene. We dropped your name and KZbin channel at the brewery, so maybe they’ll recognize you next time you’re there. Idaho Sexy is a tasty brew! Love seeing Timber doing well!

[@mountainwanderer]

That is fantastic! I love hearing that people stopped by the Brewery! Hopefully it was worth the stop!

[@grandfatherrabbit]

I did this hike two years ago but I came in from hoodoo pass. Beautiful lake.

[@mountainwanderer]

While I was at the lake, I was thinking about the possibility of going down to Hoodoo Pass and the many routes I could create from there!

[@jenb.6440]

What a beautiful video, some of your prettiest shots!! And it's wonderful to see Timber having such a happy time! Best wishes 🙏

[@mountainwanderer]

I only wish my drone would've been 100% operational. A dumb mistake on my part cost me / us some beautiful footage. There was some magic on the mountain that day.

[@rkw4565]

Nice one, Travis. I could almost feel my feet getting wet as you were walking thru that slush. The Upper Joe is some great country.

[@mountainwanderer]

They were soaked for sure! Luckily because it was the first snow off the year, it wasn't slick. The Bitterroots were putting on a show that day

[@rustyoldmicrofarm4673]

Oh yeah! Another great video, glad to see Timber is ok! Bet there's a foot of snow there now, lol.

[@mountainwanderer]

I would guess that there are multiple feet of snow by now. Our ski resorts are about to open!

[@rustyoldmicrofarm4673]

@@mountainwanderer Oh yeah, i'm just north of Deer park WA, and i'm watching 49 degrees north, 2 ft at the top so far.

[@kennethsilvestri5874]

Good way to close out the season! That ridge in the snow looked sketchy. I closed out the season in the pioneer mountains south of Butte. Saw a bear with a cub and moose at the lake I was at. Always hard knowing that will be the last one before a long winter sets in. If you're ever up for a trip in Montana, hit me up.

[@mountainwanderer]

That is awesome! I didn't see a ton of wildlife this year which is a bummer.

[@JeremiahGreco]

Twilight drone shots were so good! Especially the fire!

[@mountainwanderer]

Thanks! I wish I could've got some more dynamic shots, but my drone was a bit limited on this trip. Thanks for checking it out!

[@BackpackingWithJason]

The snow looks beautiful up there. But where there is snow so is the wet and cold. As soon as you took a sip of whiskey the sun comes out 😁 Great trip and area 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mountainwanderer]

Is it a coincidence that as soon as the whiskey came out, so did the sun? I think not!

[@BackpackingWithJason]

@ 😂😁😁

[@dirtcopdualsport]

Great fishing in that lake!

[@mountainwanderer]

Good to know because I am sure I will be back!

[@PumpkinVillage]

That walk in was awesome and a nice place to camp. Timber looks good. Take care, Al

[@mountainwanderer]

Even though it was a cold walk in, it was way more beautiful!

[@NWoutdoorsadventures]

I’ve always wanted to see the head waters of the Jo, looks beautiful I might have to hike to this lake come next summer.

[@mountainwanderer]

There is also a trail up to the lake from the bottom. I'm thinking of doing a trip from the lake down to the river and down to Spruce Tree. It's tough to beat the St Joe!

[@NWoutdoorsadventures]

@ that’s great to know thank you. I would love to fly fish that section above spruce tree also.

[@mountainwanderer]

That part of the river is amazing. Great camping and hiking all along it. I assume the fishing is to bad either

[@karinheart]

Beautiful hike

[@mountainwanderer]

Thanks for watching!

[@FalconMoose]

Excellent all around. Thank you. Go Cats, beat the Griz.

[@mountainwanderer]

Thanks you! Beat. the. Griz.

[@TrekkingwithDebandMike]

Beautiful. I enjoy hiking in the snow. We need to get there.

[@mountainwanderer]

Absolutely! People who quit hiking once the snow flies are really missing out on a whole other type of beauty!

[@birddogfarms6981]

Nice adventure...a little of this, a little of that. Short and sweet. Enjoyed it.

[@mountainwanderer]

Fall in the Bitterroots is tough to beat!

[@tangenttrails]

Sure glad it cleared up for you. The beauty of the area still shown through even with the overcast sky.✌️

[@mountainwanderer]

It sure was moody on the way in!

[@pilowespo]

Glad you got into St Joe Lake. It's a pretty hike. Was cool to see the snow. Hike on!

[@mountainwanderer]

This trip was 100% inspired by your trip in there! I skipped Illinois Peak though

[@bobparsons77]

Great you sound good! Timber on form too.

[@mountainwanderer]

It was good to get Timber back on trail again!

[@bobparsons77]

Nice view of the lake.

[@chriswoodward4579]

Timber looking good 👍

[@mountainwanderer]

He was feeling back to normal on this one!

[@gp4708]

I'm impressed. You're a beast! 🥶

[@mountainwanderer]

Nah, I just love the mountains!

[@Olympic_TryAthlete]

Beautiful ending to the season. Found myself wishing I could’ve gotten out at least one more time, but then realized, this was only one week after my last backpacking trip. Time just goes by so fast and with La Niña, we should all be thankful for anything we got out to do this fall. Perhaps one more low elevation hike before the end of the year - if the weather allows it. At any rate, thanks for taking us along again. Any plans on putting on the snowshoes?

[@mountainwanderer]

I was having the same doubts if maybe I stopped too soon. I might've been able to squeeze one more trip in, but when I called it for the year, it just kind of felt right. It's been a weird year for me and I didn't question my gut when it told me that we were done for the year. We will definitely be sporting snowshoes soon! I like to give some time for the hunters to get out there and shoot their guns, but we'll be getting back at it this winter!

[@Olympic_TryAthlete]

@@mountainwanderer is that a ULA pack you have. Friend of mine had one and gave it a good life. Really liked it.

[@mountainwanderer]

Yeah, that is the ULA Circuit. Only my second time out with it. It carries nicely, but I need to get my organization down with no extra pockets

[@bradwilliamsphoto]

Another great season! Looking forward to 2025!

[@mountainwanderer]

Thankful to have made it through this season healthy and in great spirits! On to '25!

[@josephvranizan6511]

Again- way to get after it Travs. Good to see both of you feeling good on this one. I asked before- but what pack are you rolling with? Also- is it warm in a hammock, being up off the ground, when its cold out.? Maybe sometime you could show how that whole set up works. Curious. Have a good off season. Look forward to your vids.

[@mountainwanderer]

I switch packs depending on what kind of trip I am doing. For this one I used my ULA Circuit. I just got this pack last summer and this was only my 2nd time out with it. As far as hammocks in the cold, I feel like they are warmer than sleeping on the ground. Of course it is all about your insulation and in a hammock in the cold, the underquilt is the key. I always use my 0º underquilt even in the summer, but in the winter I use a 0º top quilt where as in the summer I roll with my 20º top quilt.

[@ShiningNoctowls]

🕯🌧🌈

[@mountainwanderer]

🍻

[@wade2361]

I've never come in from this trailhead. How is the road? Subaru'able? Love love love this one!

[@mountainwanderer]

100% Subaru'able. In fact, last year when we did Bonanza Lakes I drove my subaru in there

[@tomastaylor]

How long did it take Timber to recover from that Snow Peak hike? I love all these video hikes and camps.

[@mountainwanderer]

It took a couple days for him to get moving around normally again.

[@vs123]

Very happy camping fire

[@mountainwanderer]

There is not much better than a campfire, high up in the mountains!

[@2flight]

nice

[@mountainwanderer]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@CharlesGibson-r3p]

been there done that

[@mountainwanderer]

OK 👍

[@chiefcliff]

Did you see any signs of fish there? It didn't look like it. Thanks.

[@mountainwanderer]

I wasn't paying very close attention to that. Someone else commented that it is actually good fishing there.