Overnight in the Woods | Backpacking the Boulder Canyon Trail | Wind River Range Wyoming

In this video I do an overnight backpack in the woods of Wyoming on the Boulder Creek Trail in the Wind River Range. The date is August 22, 2020. This was a last minute trip as my originally scheduled trip had to be postponed (then eventually cancelled). I explain why in this video. I am joined by my friend Bryan DeLay (channel link below) on this final of 2 trips in The Winds (first trip: Cirque of the Towers Loop liked below). Boulder Canyon is a beautiful canyon with a creek running through it. There are some early signs of fall showing up in the form of fall color! Join me!
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[@doughutchison6382]

Those shots along the water’s edge were absolutely beautiful. My wife and I love looking at rivers and streams, especially where the water is cold and clear. Your video and choice of music captured the peace and tranquility they bring. Good luck on your search for blue skies!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you 🙏!

[@streetrulz2863]

Yet another great video Catherine Thank you for taking me along on your journey!

[@fightforfreedom5193]

Thank you for sharing scenes that most of us will never be able to experience. Unfortunately, most of us were too occupied with a job we hated. A house we couldn't afford and a new car we didn't need. Stay safe.

[@user-no7lp5sv7k]

Excellent video, you sure do find some pretty places to hike and camp. I miss those days. Thank You for taking me along.🙏👍

[@beach3girl459]

As a child, my family lost everything in a house fire so I know what some are going through. The wind river range provides some of the most amazing views of anywhere in the world. Thanks for sharing your experiences with those of us who can no longer go.

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

What a great relaxing adventure Cat....beautiful scenery....can never get enough of crystal clear waters....thx fur sharing !! Good luck finding some clear sky's !!!

[@TravelTourTaste]

Oh yessss this is beautiful. So pleased we popped in before flying out to Bulgaria. Catch up again when we get back. Simply stunning. As always. Stay safe and take care my friends.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Have a great trip!!

[@TravelTourTaste]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures thanks so much will do my friend x

[@mikeferrannini712]

Love the different streams in this video.....they all had a nice slow lazy flow and the video also had a nice lazy feel.about it also....no big goals or hurry-up to reach the next campsite....very relaxing!!!! I especially liked seeing the rocks with bright orange moss.....the beaver house....and the very rich colors of some of the pools in the creeks.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Mike. That’s exactly how this trip felt. Glad that comes across.

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

Another beautiful hiking trip. Your choice of music is beautiful Catherine. Watching this makes me feel at peace. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽🤗🇦🇺

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@ladydi4runner]

Just gorgeous. Thanking ya for the soothing calmness to my soul. The beautiful shots, the fades, the streams, the running water. The crunch of the gravel as you hike. Stirs up all the wonderful memories of my past hikes, backpacking and just camping out in the woods. Sure do miss this Good Times w Great Friends. Hoping to return to that ambiance one day soon. 👍😁👏🏻🙏🏻😁

[@gregprince2523]

The memories are in the journey Cat!! The dead ends, detours, outa route, hafta see that, OMGeeeee side trips are what makes the memories the best..... Good and Bad are all in how you see the glass. We only have 1 shot on this big beautiful round blue ball, I want to make the best of it!! Stay safe and have an Epic day!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

So true Greg!

[@nickjacques6087]

Another beauty. Thank you. Glad you had good weather

[@TerryX2Explore]

We cannot wait to explore Wyoming. We never realized it was so beautiful until we started watching videos like yours. Always disappointing to have to cancel plans but new plans can always be made..... 😀 Love all the nature close-ups. What a beautiful spot to camp. Beautiful trail and breathtaking scenery as always with your videos!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sdw2is]

A couple of katherines colleagues just finished and published a legendary hike in Wyoming. I'm a native so I'm biased. It traverses the most remote country in the lower 48. Link will be on the next message below.

[@sdw2is]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmO9opSneN6Gapo It's not recommended to try to hike into here in spring or autumn. Too many grizzly bears.

[@TerryX2Explore]

@@sdw2is Thank you so much Scott! I appreciate the link!

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Love the scenes along the creek. I discovered Brian about a year ago. Enjoy his videos. He and I are very close to the same age so he’s inspiration to keep getting out there. It’s great the two of you are friends and share your hikes with us.

[@carmineiadeluca935]

Catherine, you're in Heaven. Only God could make such beauty. Stay Safe ❤

[@golfmike304]

Such a beautiful country out there. Thank you for all the effort it takes to make these. Great footage for sure.

[@mikegage3369]

Just hiked up Boulder Creek Trail one month ago and caught fish from Still Waters which is between the upper bridge and the falls. Rather than going to the left along the beaver pond you go right through the forest to a beautiful section of the creek for rainbow trout. My dad has had cabin at Boulder Creek Ranch for over 25 years and it’s one of my favorite places to visit in the summer. Thanks for filming your trip. Good memories!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

That’s so awesome!

[@pinkze]

pinkze he say " a unique style, only surpassed by the beautiful location, Bryan seems a really cool travel companion, i bet you both never fail to be amazed by the wondrous places you visit and in these world changing times it's nice to know nature is always there for us, thank you "

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank YOU!

[@kobkfighter3203]

Nice area. I like Brian's set up. It's all fun and games, until a red squirrel runs across your face while you're sleeping..:)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

😂😂😂 I told him I couldn’t handle any bugs crawling on me. He said he’s never noticed any, but that he’s a sound sleeper. lol

[@kobkfighter3203]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures lol..!!

[@rkatrails]

@Kobkfighter I read a story several years ago about a guy who was cowboy camping in the Grand Canyon and he said a little mouse ran across his mouth while he was laying on his back. He then contracted hantavirus.

[@kobkfighter3203]

@@rkatrails No thanks. I was at Mammoth Cave in the 60's. My mom had a bouffant similar to Marge Simpson. A bat flew into her hair and she lost her mind. She thought she had rabies. lol..!

[@rkatrails]

@@kobkfighter3203 To have a bat fly into your hair would be awful indeed? I would've been concerned about rabies too. I had a June Bug get caught in my hair once and it really frightened me. They have little hooks on their legs so they get tangled up and you can't pull them out and they make a loud menacing buzzing sound the whole time.🙂

[@joyces3550]

Beautiful, amazing hike. Great video Catherine.

[@HuckOutdoors]

What a fun trip! Bryan's tarp setup was neat to see! Those campsites were beautiful!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Jason!! Hope all is great!

[@HuckOutdoors]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Everything's going great. Just spent 4 days in Mammoth!

[@dianeclarke2618]

This trip was relaxing and wonderful to watch. I almost felt like I was there, enjoying the quiet Fall atmosphere. Trees starting to change, berries ripening, creeks flowing more gently than the spring run-off. Well done!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Diane! You would gave enjoyed this trip. We actually hung out at camp for quite a while before hiking out it was so relaxing.

[@chingona322]

Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing.👌🏻

[@stephenho9494]

What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing

[@blueelephantthailandtours8860]

So amazing and super gorgeous views ALONG your trekking trails.

[@concerned1313]

For the record Catherine, that was a beautiful "plan B" hike, thanks!

[@6767VegasVic]

Love your photography and quality of audio. Great editing. The choice of music was the perfect companion. Really well done. Thanks for the moment of peace.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@dcw626364]

As always, like the beautiful scenery. Enjoyed seeing the additional content: Talking with Brian, info on camping gear, cooking etc. I think the additional content makes videos more interesting and will help the videos last longer.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you David.

[@KatWoman_]

I miss your use of selfie stick and your experience to go along with the pretty scenery. Such as, “ Oh, wow, look at that” or “ Oh my God, what a hill/its so hot” instead of delivered narration. Just my opinion to creat more expression and adventure. You sure have had some sensational hikes this summer, Catherine.

[@freddonelson5505]

I enjoyed seeing Brian's gear. Nice relaxing video. I would love to have you talk about your tent some more. You have put it through the paces, and I'd love to hear your comments as a long time owner! I know reviews aren't your thing, but that is what makes your opinion valuable. Just a thought ... 😎😎

[@dcw626364]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures So, bottom line is, you know what...we like you and enjoy hearing you talk and would like to get to know you better!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! I used to talk a lot more and heard that I talked too much. lol I really want the videos to be about the scenery and beauty and less about me. I definitely appreciate the feedback and will work on incorporating a bit more dialogue. Thanks guys!

[@glmaughan]

Thanks for recognizing those effected by the wild fires. Unfortunately they are effecting all of us. However your videos enlighten the beauty still out there. From a native Coloradoan.

[@hardy1416]

Peaceful sceneries 🙏😀 nice video and perfect sound, thank you 😊 well done 👍

[@Packsalot]

Great video. Sorry to hear about your cancelled trip. However, the fires make for some amazing sunrises and sunsets if you can get the right viewpoint of the horizon. Great hike and camp that you did do. Pretty awesome.😀👍⛺

[@anitaclarke3795]

Mother earth is so Majestic !

[@mikeswisher7987]

Thanks again for taking us on another trip. That area does look absolutely beautiful. Looking forward to your next trip. Great video by the way.

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Even though the smoke limited your skyline views of the peaks this was still a beautiful video. Your eye for videography is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@cherigreen4471]

Beautiful scenery and so serene! Every time I watch your videos I just love your videography and wonderful music choices! Just excellent!

[@150F2011]

Very relaxing video,it is raining here in PA right now so it was nice to sit on our porch listen to the rain while watching your video Thanks

[@bashajohnny3711]

Thank you Cat. So relaxing. 👍👍

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Johnny! Hope all is great!

[@aggyMI]

Stunning footage, I wish we had more dispersed camping like this

[@jameswalker9002]

Beautiful hike. Great photography.

[@rodneygilliland2970]

Very beautiful back packing trip Thank you for sharing it

[@timothyhays1817]

It is so nice to get up on a Sunday morning and witness the sights and sounds of a beautiful sermon. Thanks for bringing it to us.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@brunobeaupre1072]

Once again, you delivered beautiful footage, great relaxing music and interesting information, thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@sonyalargo6439]

Gm... suchlike beautiful stream's, rivers👍

[@theresajoyce7589]

Oh what a pretty walk!

[@jonoffensend7519]

Thanks for the video. This looked like a very nice camp spot. It is so unfortunate about the wild fires👍🎩

[@warrenwall7095]

Love your choice of music with nature sounds mixed in

[@miketaylor6700]

Catherine... you are an artist! What catches your eye and what gets captured for us is truly amazing. Thank you for taking us with you! Also, Brian can keep his lightweight tarp, been there done that... I got really tired of the bugs and switched back to something with a bug net!!! ;)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Mike! 🙏 I know Bryan has a bug net he can attach if needed.

[@PaulBeiser]

Especially love the intimate shots of the changing colors - nicely done! Great scenery, loved the creek. And I hope Brian survived the mosquitoes :-)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!! Luckily there weren’t any mosquitoes at our camp.

[@maverick4080]

Your videos are always awesome Catherine, thanks for sharing.👍

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@williampalmquist6710]

Beautiful and peaceful. Just what we all need in these turbulent times. Thank you!! Keep up the amazing work.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Todd. Hope all is well with you two!

[@bahort]

Thank you for sharing this trip. I had the great fortune to hike the Boulder Creek trail 3 different times back in the 70's. It's wonderful to see that it is still as beautiful as ever. However, I remember mosquitos the size of 747's and sleeping under that tarp without some netting would have been horrendous!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

The mosquitoes weren’t an issue on this trip thankfully. He dies have a big net in the event he needs it.

[@terrapod4898]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures I backpacked for ten days in the Wind River Wilderness back in the 70's. The mosquitos and horse flies were so bad my group of four people had to wear head nets, long- sleeved shirts and gloves to avoid being ravaged by the voracious insects. The worst was watching the horse flies land on the person in front of you . They crawled all over your back looking for a place to bite. Above tree line or higher than the horses would go it wasn't so bad but at night a mountain lion came through our camp above a lake. Quite alarming to see the tracks all around our tents. Forgot to mention the ticks which were prevalent. No way would I sleep under a tarp given a choice. If you could overcome the hardships the landscape was spectacular.

[@raymondemigii4086]

Nice hike Catherine,, can't wait to fall get here looking forward To some cooler weather and the change of the colors

[@jmonte2811]

I just found your channel and your selection of sites to visit is awesome. I find your pictures/videos very calming and soothing particularly for the days we are living. Be safe and Gods protection!! Thanks for sharing all these beautiful gifts from God.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much! Welcome!!

[@Zappa870]

You have certainly convinced me to take trips out in that area. I love New England, but a change would be nice. Stay safe and have fun.

[@joharmon2148]

Sad with all these fires, we are surounded by them and the smoke here get pretty bad. But you still made the best of the trip and while hazzy with smoke the water ways are so beautiful. Take care and stay safe

[@jackbyrd381]

Watching this vlog this morning is a great way to start the day. Blue skies are not far away. Safe travels.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I have found them. :)

[@flyingwithbrian3287]

Excellent! Thanks for taking us along and keeping the audio tasteful.

[@1PhotoGeek]

So relaxing. Thank you for sharing Catherine.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Gorgeous scenery and your camera talent makes for super duper videos. Thank you.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you 🙏!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

BREATHTAKING VIEWS COLORS SCENERY BEAUTY ! GORGEOUS WEATHER & CLEAR STREAMS! LOVE HOW THE ASPEN LEAVES FLUTTER IN THE BREEZE . THE TRAILS LOOKED WELL TAKEN CARE OF TOO ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !

[@DadBodDrumming]

Another beautiful trip! Love those views. Thank you for sharing.

[@rouxchat6033]

Amazing. Truly amazing. Thank you for sharing. 🌲❤🐶😽😻❤🌲

[@robertfleckenstein5031]

Wow Catherine, those were some large blue berries, they looked delicious, guess the soil there is still full of great minerals. Happy you mentioned the feeling and look of Fall on your hike; whenever I find ants coming into my house, like last week, I always say it's a sign Autumn is around the corner. Hap Hap Happy Trails My Dear; drive carefully.

[@tammystringer4044]

Just how many beautiful majestic scenes can one person take! Hope you find those blue skies. Adventure on!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

😀😀

[@donreinholz8121]

Beautiful scenery as always. It looks like you had some good elevation gain on that hike.

[@kennethvalerio1294]

Great scenery

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for sharing!

[@buckwilliams4062]

Thanks for sharing Cat. After an early morning hike its nice to get back to a coffee and Cat video. Happy Sunday and Happy Trails

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much Buck!

[@allenbazar2707]

Beautiful.

[@gogovan9289]

Beautiful views

[@nitabanerjee9086]

Very good my son Catherine.my love & blessings always with you.

[@aana3460]

Hello, Beautiful this video! Many Greetings from Europe / Romania !

[@jeffnotti9932]

Beautiful even with all the smoke... that is a once in a life time experience... even though the fires are bad.. to experience the primordial that way is awesome... as a side note. when i was spending lots of time diving in Barbados i always like the smell of smoke when they burned the cane fields. I am sure it would be amazing to understand the power of the forest fires that way too.

[@dianediane1245]

Beautiful area!💚 If only the Northwest got summer monsoons!

[@dixxebell]

Beautiful, sorry you didn't get to go with your first choice but this was wonderful...I see a lot of fall color in there.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Sondra!

[@BBQDad463]

This was a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing this incredible experience. 😎💙💛💙💛💙💛❤❤❤

[@pinkze]

pinkze he say " i like how yourself and This Girl Hikes are doing uploads at same time, even more amazing, i will watch this soon... "

[@bw0545]

These two videos have been some of the most beautiful I've seen. I also enjoy it when we get a little content from you and/or your guest hikers on gear, lifestyle, philosophy, etc. I subscribed to your channel when you got your truck camper because I'm interested in a life like this but there has been so much more to enjoy. Thank you!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Brenda! ❤️

[@spurgecochran2738]

It's smokey here in Oregon too, however West winds blow it all out most of the time..

[@randylee2413]

Yes the wild fires are an issue but your in a nice area . I got snowed on last night so I was wondering where Cat is today and watch your short film . The fires are south of where i'm at and no people . Back on the road tomorrow . Keep up the GREAT WORK watch out for red squirrels . GO CAT

[@ronactive]

So eine minimalistische Tour ist immer schön. Grüße ronactive

[@rayleo8520]

Man. That looks like a awesome trout water.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I did see some!

[@rayleo8520]

I could tell it looks like prime trout habitat. Love fresh trout over an open fire

[@swansodi]

Yep, I hear you on the smoke. I live in Idaho, it was really bad for a few days. Seems to be getting better, but who knows... the fires are still burning.

[@evermar1]

Good Morning Cat, this is the first video I concentrated on the sounds of of your hike, the crunching of the gravel beneath your feet and the sound of the river flowing takes us there. The background music is perfect. A wonderful journey experience for us at home. Thank You!.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you 🙏!

[@vicentcarro]

This calms me down a bit!

[@markkeller6635]

Stunning Catherine! The beginning of your video was especially beautiful! Each week your videos surpass the previous one!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Mark!

[@that1guycliff]

It's always sad to see the wildfires but especially this year. I got a kick out of you shaking out your tent. I thought about how I wish I could do that to clean my home. :)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

😂😂

[@NVIK5]

Fantastic shots with some relatively inexpensive gear. Great job! Backpacking in the USA is the best, I have some fantastic memories. I was planning to go to the Sierras this year, but Covid made it impossible... I never quite undestood how sleeping in a tarp was possible, with all the bugs flying, crawling around...

[@robertcase2252]

Thank you for the journey, just Amazing!

[@marjiecleveland]

Beautiful!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Marjie!

[@EvergreenOG]

Love that river

[@BikeTall]

Beautifully shot & edited 👍🏼🙏

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you 🙏!

[@rayedwards4335]

I'm sure you get many hike suggestions so, here is another for your to do list Cat. Mt. Rainier Wonderland Trail circumnavigating The Mountain...out and back dissections of the trail or a multiday excursion of the whole of it...sublime. Late July thru August is your best chance to avoid the wet.

[@marianfrances4959]

Oh so beautiful! Indeed, thoughts to the smoke and fire affected. Love from Alberta Canada.😉🇨🇦

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

❤️❤️

[@inkjob12]

The fires are getting a LITTLE better now here in Cali. Im hoping to hit the Eastern Sierras and Mammoth area starting Sept. 8th of 9th. Hoping since the Holiday is over that the crowds might thin out a little....and also hoping the fire situation will improve even more. One of these days I need to hit the Wind range...Ive fly Fished all over Wyoming, Montana , Idaho and Utah....just never checked out the Wind's. Beautiful video....thanks for taking us along....Take care

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Randy! Hope it clears up for you and I’m sure the crowds will be down after the holiday weekend.

[@TWROC96]

Wow Catherine, between the filming and the music selection, beautiful video.

[@blue-eyed-tiger]

Bittersweet...enjoyed your video. Thank You.

[@TravelAnorak]

I just discovered your channel and am enjoying watching your videos with the great scenery and good choice of music to accompany it. You have a new subscriber 😀

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you subscribing!

[@losthiker9395]

Great video Cat.

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

The water views are spectacular and soothing. Lou & Angie

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you 🙏!