Olympic National Park Overnight Backpacking in the Hoh Rainforest

[@GeminiDiscover]

* Wander Washington 2020 Video Series Episode 1 - Gifford Pinchot National Forest Camping - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHTaGyfgZqEesU Episode 2 - Hoh Rainforest Backpacking - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGqklqF3jtp_g5o Episode 3 - Olympic Peninsula Road Trip - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrNhGCbgJ6cpZI Episode 4- Riffe Lake Camping - - COMING SOON Episode 5- Hart's Pass and Pacific Crest Trail - COMING SOON Episode 6 - Artist Point at Mount Baker - COMING SOON

[@petemichael4512]

The beauty of being in the "enchanted" forest is magical. The camping area is perfect. The moss and the ferns are so Pacific Northwest and I love it. Great to see you and hope all is well with the family.

[@GeminiDiscover]

We haven't spent much time in this part of the state before -- it's so beautiful and worth many more visits!

[@Huedtunes]

Always enjoy the camera work, new locations you explore, and the perspectives you both have, wanted to visit the Hoh Rainforest for years!

[@GeminiDiscover]

So glad you enjoyed it! The Hoh Rainforest is a magical place. Hope you get to visit it soon.

[@austinburns4213]

PS. that bear canister makes a great camp-stool before you go to bed or for breakfast. Dual use product. Just set upside down overnight if it might rain.

[@cziegle3794]

Yay first like and comment. Happy holidays.

[@GeminiDiscover]

Thanks Christine! Happy holidays to you too.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friends, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this beautifully filmed video. Your video brings back pleasant memories of a wonderful trip to the Hoh Rain Forest decades ago. All the best to the both of you. Stay safe and healthy out there. 🤗

[@GeminiDiscover]

Hey thanks for watching! We're actually in Northern California right now filming another season

[@willong1000]

The common name of that mushroom you pictured at 10:11 in your video is "Chicken of the Woods." It is a good edible when young and tender. As it ages, one wants to harvest only the outer edges. Paul Stamets, an internationally recognized mushroom expert who lived near Shelton--perhaps still does, but I am unsure--has posted several videos on it here on KZbin, including at least one where he prepares and eats it.

[@gumbi8989]

The Hoh trail is gorgeous, but has crowds as of in a mall. Olympic definitely has other trails just as nice that are way more desolate which is nice.

[@sigma_polymath]

Get yourself an Ursack instead of the hard bear container; we really like y'alls videos and enjoyed seeing the both of you become a new mom and dad, children are a true blessing...

[@GeminiDiscover]

Thanks for the tip! That giant canister was such a hassle. We figured there was a better way 😅

[@snakefinn]

Some areas do require the hard canister rather than just a hanging bag. So I just bring the canister everywhere bears can be found so I don't need to research each trip so throughly and buy extra gear. You can stuff more than food / smelly stuffs in it to utilize the space it takes

[@paulircleary5523]

One question for you: what are the dates of this hike? Would be nice to be able to place the scenery and weather onto a date. Thanks for the great video.

[@GeminiDiscover]

It was in August

[@jako9833]

thats rad

[@TheAbb0t]

did you have to reserve that camp spot? also did you build a fire ?

[@GeminiDiscover]

First come first serve. We had a fire with our friends

[@LillianKafka]

I am heading out to the shore where you were next week! Any tips?

[@GeminiDiscover]

Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. Other than that, it was a really straightforward and pleasant hike.

[@LillianKafka]

What part of the year were you there?

[@GeminiDiscover]

August

[@jko12181]

Don't go off trail.

[@GeminiDiscover]

Better yet stay in the suburbs!!!

[@yordanpopov]

Sadly when I see a tent nowadays, I inadvertently get upset. It's ridiculous what the corrupt politicians on the west coast have been able to create in just a short period of time.

[@chocothycflowerio6122]

it's not not all politicians fault, some people are lazy and easy.