RAIN CLOSED THE TRAILS! Attempting to BACKPACK the Trans Catalina Trail a 6 DAY Adventure | Catalina

Join myself and my friend Joey Coconato on my first backpacking trip of 2024. A 6 day backpack on Catalina Island off of the coast of California. We attempt to hike the Trans Catalina Trail however Mother Nature has other plans. Weather and trail closures alter our route. Watch to find out if we make it work.
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• RAIN CLOSED THE TRAILS...
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[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hope you all enjoy this week's video. For those of you who have asked what happened to Joey's channel...he has removed it for now. You can find him over on Patreon where he is posting regularly and I believe it is open for public viewing. Here is the link: www.patreon.com/user?u=29913168

[@tomlackey22]

Thank you so much! I will see him on Patreon... yay!

[@victoriagoingforit6183]

Love your pre-raphaelite wavy hair. What beautiful imagery. Reminds me of hiking along the Northern California coast in Mendocino here where I live. I always love hiking along water. Beautiful music Catherine.

[@JAS4BG]

Love your description; pre-raphaelite wavy hair!

[@markpirtle1096]

Great video Cat! Just goes to show ya... when a situation hands you lemons, make lemonade! In life, it is easy to get bummed and negative minded when things don't go the way you had envisioned them in your head. Learning to take things as they come, and just going with the flow often leads to unexpected (positive) outcomes. It's also hard to get depressed when you're with Nature, no matter how many Lemons she hands you.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Very well said Mark and so true! ❤️

[@windybrown733]

I did that over a decade ago! Brought back memories for me! The views were amazing. I did it in the summer and it was blazing. I lived in SoCal back then, now I live in a small rural town in NorCal and we have a family of gray fox that live on our property, they come out during the day and pretty much coexist with us but we treat them as wild animals. Their babies are the cutest little things!!! ❤

[@mmadman]

One thing you can always count on is that nature is the most powerful source on earth and beyond anyone’s control. You made lemonade out of lemons this time. Your excellent editing and musical choices provided us with a beautiful experience as usual. Thanks for your efforts and determination to always enjoy nature however it expresses itself. So glad the sun graced you before your adventure was over. Your observations are always a pleasure. ❤

[@alexanderweaver7066]

I love all of your backpacking adventures, especially those with Joey. He is a person I would have loved to hike with. At 76, I now van camp (full time nomad). My long bucket list did not include Catalina Island. My daughter told me that it is a "must-see" place. After watching this video, I will add it to my bucket list. I left Lake Arrowhead yesterday due to the impending storm. My van is RWD only and even with off-road tires it does not traverse snow or ice easily. Great adventure, Catherine!

[@KDbbasm]

I was delighted to see Catalina like that.Didnt you and you neice do it? I've been slathered in mud like that once too, I believe it has alot of clay in it. Eastern Washington...a mud extravaganza! But I laughted myself silly. Lovely music, Cat and the moody clouds were a plus....Those were California sea lions.

[@gracefilms2610]

Even during inclement weather, your cinematography is stunning.

[@Go_Play_Outside]

Coffee with Cat. 😎♥️ One of my fav Sunday activities.

[@lynnemarieallan5013]

FANTASTIC.?what an exciting change. And its always super when Joey is with you. Absolutely beautiful.

[@4321grp]

Catherine, It seems like you never run out of beautiful places to go.

[@allegrabraun7545]

Coffee FRESH COFFEE ☕ ☀️

[@iridefast1]

Beautiful San Pedro where the sewer meets the sea.

[@deniseclark8850]

You guys made the best out of a bad weather event and by the looks of it, it paid off!

[@user-ly5iy2hy4l]

Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word Love it

[@user-no7lp5sv7k]

Yet another Top Notch video adventure. Beautiful scenery and excellent camera work. Thank You for taking me along! 🙏👍

[@frederick6008]

Wonderful composition. 👏

[@EK-mx7zb]

Some of the most exhilarating days come after the days of storm…the sun breaking through the clouds and the sense of relief and renewal. Cant have one without the other. Love the sunsets and sparkling water on the west side!

[@joemiles6917]

Learned something new. I didn't know such a place existed.

[@MooreToLifeOutdoors]

We've never been to Catalina Island before. Beautiful views and scenery despite the rain. Thanks for taking us along on another beautiful hike.❤

[@kymcrowart7876]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful!

[@sharondavis8003]

Catalina misses you two. Go back again when the sun ☀️ shines every day. Loved the video & all your campgrounds & views. I am totally a seaside person myself. Thanks for the trip Cat & Joey. ❤️👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️

[@dnieva]

Once again, my inspiration.

[@Kauairun15]

Oh my I love your curly hair- so pretty! Thanks for sharing your awesome adventures

[@timothyhays1817]

I don't know if you could get me out of the tent. I love the sound of the rain hitting the tent while snuggled up inside my sleeping bag. When the sun shined and the clouds parted the beauty of the island exploded. Thanks Cat.

[@user-ss7cc7mg4h]

Awesome video cat, thanks again for inviting us, such beautiful view, be safe and ur friend ❤👍

[@BJOAKA24]

I enjoyed your video tremendously. I had no idea Catalina was so beautiful. The scenery, the music and your lovely voice narrating were all enjoyable. Thank you for taking me along on your adventure.

[@NorthwestWanderer]

that was an excellent video, needed that for this mid-winter slog

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much Andrew! Hope all is great!

[@rrowFernandoL777S]

Good Morning Vinnie Girl, Keep Hiking, God Bless You👍

[@abcsandoval]

Yep Catherine I thoroughly enjoyed it :) !

[@mikeferrannini712]

Great Video...the rain...the changing sky...wind...coffee...mud...and pizzas gave this video some "gumption"

[@dbkyhere9229]

Beautiful trip! You all are real athletes in my estimation! I always wanted to go to Catalina! So many places you go help us to see and experience! Thank you !❤

[@robertupchurch8088]

I’ve been to Catalina a few times, it’s beautiful. But this video showed me areas I never imagined. Thank you so much.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ryuichicoop2332]

I really like this video, because I really enjoy backpacking along the coast. If you've never backpacked along the Lost Coast, NorCal, I'd suggest it. It's absolutely beautiful.

[@hairspray4314]

That looked like an unforgettable adventure. Take care Cat, be safe on your travels, and thanks for sharing...

[@therugglet]

What a beautiful adventure. Epic campsites and views.

[@jackiegaines3780]

Absolutely stunning views. I am inspired that you didn’t allow the bad weather to put too much of a damper on your hike. I enjoy and look forward to everyone of your videos. Keep them coming. Looking forward to the next one. 😁

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you very much!

[@thedaddechannel]

Beautiful trip! Thanks for the work. Oh! Loved your hair. GOOD mornings.

[@diannegunn1243]

Really enjoyed this trip with you. Don't go postal, go coastal! All will then be right with your world.

[@WhiteTulip22]

Too bad about the rain but I like your stamina! I sure enjoy when your friend comes along with you also, he is so calm and well spoken, seems very knowledgeable about nature and all that. Glad you had a good time and the photography, as always, is amazing. Especially for those of us who know we can't really hike anymore and will never see those sights.

[@TheHighwayHare]

Even with all that rain and fog, still a beautiful place. Last year while camping in New Hampshire, it poured for 2 days straight, flooding around our campground and caused a leak in our exhaust fan- but still an adventure! Glad you got some sun!

[@djd31289]

Wow what a beautiful island! You're a remarkable woman, Cat. I think I would have called it after the first night. But you pushed onward and shared a beautiful hike with us! That pizza looked great, too. Nice that you and Joey got to make another memory together, too! Thank you for your untiring efforts! ❤❤❤❤

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Donna! ❤️

[@57Runnergirl]

Absolutely loved this video! Catalina Island is definitely on my bucket list! 🪣

[@rickybreaux2607]

Beautiful place. Adding it to my bucketlist. Thanks Cat for another great video. Sorry for the rain

[@MegaTriumph1]

The Catalina Rain Forest, with the native Buffalo running wild.

[@suemcdonough3204]

Thanks for filming one of my favorite places

[@atticuskilby515]

Epic! Thank you Cat and Joey for sharing the experience. That desert mud will stick to you for sure, but the scenery was fantastic.

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

I didn’t realize that there were so many people on Catalina island.i thought it was mostly a hiking place and it does still look like it is a great hiking place.Caked on mud,wow! You always make the best of things. Thanks for sharing. What a beautiful place.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... Always making the best of what the lands have to offer ..... My heart and soul thrive for the mountains offerings ,, but this was beautiful .... Thank You Catherine and Joey .... Stay Safe ...

[@danrandall794]

You are one hearty young lady!

[@aventurasdelchairezofficial]

Hola buenos días 👀 exelente 👌 video saludos cordiales desde Mexicali 🇲🇽🙏 bendiciones 😊

[@charleshicks3492]

Good to see you again, natures hike is always great, rain , not so much⭐️🤩😎

[@beck4407]

Cat, Thanks for the memories, I used to work for Catalina Express in my 20s (I am now in my 60s).. I used to go to the Island for free anytime I wanted. We called Two Harbors the Isthmus! back then.. I have been all over that island. Thanks again...

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you. Blessings

[@jillsmiles]

And here I thought Catalina was just a tourist trap. Gorgeous views. Not the trip you planned but you found the beauty in it anyway. Wonderful video. Thank you! ❤️

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Jill!

[@glennnewell2786]

What an Awesome adventure !!

[@robertwilson5575]

Music is very complimentary…

[@rimonagale1625]

So relaxing to watch...

[@ygm_dom6702]

Just loved the music, especially at the end and when you saw the . Great video you are very brave to be in all that mud and rain😊

[@gerryhartung736]

26 miles across the sea. Santa Catalina, is waiting for me, Santa Catalina, the island of romance, romance, romance! Darn, and here I'm camping at the "Q"! Used to live in Anaheim, crossed island off bucket list in '72. Boo Hoo. Hoping you had a great time....didn't get seaship on the little white steamship. In military I crossed Atlantic and Pacific oceans, never became seasick. For people who have never been on the high seas.....500 ft ships are just a bobber in the water.

[@michelebullock9867]

Love to see backpacking reality with great video and music (sucker for cello and violin). Had no idea bison were there. The "atmospheric river" has no mercy, but Mother Nature gave you some blessings too. Your muddy shoes were pretty bad and spoke volumes!! Can never have too much pizza too! That seal made me nervous too. Great last day! Great job on the hike, alternate plans and video!

[@kaykaykayak9368]

You guys make a great team, what a beautiful hike even with the rain. At first I thought you had snowshoes on the mud was so thick! Love your music picks and your hair looks cute in braids.

[@caroleolson6736]

Delightful video, Catherine! Absolutely stunning views of the coastline. Thanks so much! I’d never seen anything of Catalina.

[@normamccafferty3053]

What beautiful skies- when it wasn’t pouring. lol So. Much. Mud. You’re a trooper. Loved seeing every aspect of this trip. Thank you!! ❤

[@deborahm6036]

What a treat! I haven’t been to Catalina in many years, and only to Avalon. Thank you for sharing so much more of the island, in all her moods.

[@ambrosia-qt9ts]

It never rained when l to Catalina Island, but l loved walking there.

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Nice hiking trip on Catalina Island. The beach side campsites were so nice. Always nice to be by the ocean. After the rainy days, the rest was good weather for you. It's always a victorious feeling when we make the best of what mother nature gives us and not let it stop us. The ferry ride was an added plus. Very enjoyable video.

[@bazia7927]

Thanks for taking us along. My distressed, disabled, Meeper, nomad soul, got some soothing by vicariously coming along.

[@loamtrailer805]

Love Catalina, the channel islands are beautiful, I've been camping and surfing on Santa Rosa Island many times, incredible waves with no crowds except the man in the grey suit ( great whites ) and the foxes!

[@awalkintherockies9475]

Love this hike you get all the nice scenery with no big climbs & super quiet ! From what I read that little cabin might be a old food cache.

[@aprilbevis6109]

Your hair looks so pretty curly..what a adventure ❤

[@FMTFXE22]

Wow. I’ve been to Catalina Island many times, I used to fly in with students. I’ve seen the west sides of the island from the air, flying low after taking off, but seeing it via your videos was just wonderful. On a different note, I’ve never seen your hair this way, love all them natural curls. Looks very nice on you. Your morning wake up narratives were especially cute.

[@peggynulsen1365]

The wildflowers in Calif. will be epic this Spring.

[@TheWanderingWulfs]

We're so excited to watch your video later tonight while we eat supper! Catalina Island is beautiful! It's always fun when you and Joey go together! ❤

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@TheWanderingWulfs]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures We did! It was so fun, muddy, and scenic! What an adventurous trip. The weather was soggy, but you guys made the best of it! On that last day, the weather was gorgeous. Praise the Lord for that. And the pizza looked delicious. 🍕😋 What a great time! Thanks for sharing! We will hopefully be hiking this trail in the future! 🥾

[@lindadeppner7142]

Good to see the USS IOWA BB-61 as you cruised out of LA. My son has been a volunteer in refurbishing the ship to become a floating museum ever since it was moved from the mothball fleet in Suisun Bay several years ago. Now I'll watch the rest of the video.

[@desertrat3950]

Through the rain and the haze, Catherine still managed to get a good amount of her trademark, mesmerizing, landscape footage. Her mud shoes were also funny.

[@Seamus3051]

Many thanks for another superb video, and its attendant glimpses of paradise. 🙂 Your walk along the cliffside berm, while attempting to avoid the mud puddle, was a bit dicey, delighted you made it safely. 🙂🙂

[@marymiller2121]

Thank you for a lovely video. Your photography is amazing, music so soothing and your verbal coverage so relaxing. Usually watch a video before retiring for the night cause it is so memorizing. I just found you a few weeks ago so I have lots of catching up to do. Live in Arizona now, but spent 15 wonderful years in Cali. The Sierra’s are my favorite mountain range, spent many a backpack there. Thanks for the memories and your hard work making them🌼

[@escapeartist8581]

What a beautiful place. You two worked well with what Mother Nature threw your way. Thank you for sharing!

[@dennisyoung4496]

Kool hike, pretty place. Wouldn't have liked the mud. Nice to see you and Joey again.

[@bngabbott]

Hi Cat (and Joey), another great storytelling adventure! I look forward to your videos, doesn't really matter the subject, you make any subject come alive on screen. I got to camp at Catalina at twin harbor when I was a freshman in high school on a school trip, back in 1976. Thanks for the bringing back some good memories 😎🕊

[@brynny68]

Wow! Good time of year to go to the West side, otherwise 1000's of people....the mud too😮❤

[@UcuFendi]

Video yang sangat bagus. Alamnya pun indah ❤

[@brianwalker9185]

Nice hike...even in the weather. If one can't adapt, one should stay home... Thank for these vids.

[@julieplumb3427]

You always find the best places to hike. That’s how to make the best of a challenging situation! 👍

[@billwilliams5889]

Great job ! Most people will never see that part of the island.

[@ConejoValley1A]

Beautifully done! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@chrisbuchanan1193]

I've never made it to Catalina so I really enjoyed exploring it with you!

[@raoulpaoul4510]

Sipping coffee watching watching my favorite Sunday morning program as another atmospheric river flows in. The beauty of the Channel Islands is unparalleled. Blessed to be able to look at them everyday. No place like home. Happy trails you two, ☮️

[@stout_tossme7541]

Cat does an amazing job. My goodness. Nothing like a hot cup and a Cat video.

[@TheSringel]

good trip! little bit of everything.

[@wendyschonhardt1532]

This is a new adventure and I’ve been to Catalina before, but I’ve never hiked it. I’m not sure that I would’ve liked to be in that kind of terrain. But I’m glad you enjoyed it and I’m glad you brought us along with you. Have a awesome day today.

[@musicmarlene]

enjoyable KZbin, very nice trip and the rain was a lot….gorgeous scenery.

[@tglass0000]

What an amazing video this is! Always wanted to see more of Catalina, as I’ve experienced it mostly from diving rather than hiking . So beautiful, even during these winter conditions. Definitely on the bucket list after watching your adventure!

[@karencaskey6210]

Catalina Island has become one of our favorite vacation places over the years. You really do feel like you are so far away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland. Our family spent a week in Avalon, at a rental house, last June. The boat from Avalon to Two Harbors was running, so we spent one day exploring the area around Two Harbors. We hiked around, saw some bison, and even got to enjoy the beach, which we practically had all to ourselves! Saw lots of TRT hikers and it's now on the list of trips my husband and I want to do. Probably a March or April timeframe when there is less rain, but not too much heat either. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@Cello20247]

Amazing video! You captured the landscapes so well!

[@dennislesh2374]

Beautiful trip........thanks for taking us along.

[@GypsyJvan]

nice place..thanks Kit Kat...

[@kenhoward4151]

Kat, I really enjoy seeing America the Beautiful through your eyes. You’ve really opened up my eyes for sure. Thanks again.

[@sharonchavira6645]

Thank you so much for taking us along. We've been to Catalina but would never get to see this side of it without you. The bison were so Beautiful. Thanks again

[@ashaw6960]

Epic hike… loved it

[@StevenRecio-kw9jg]

Awesome trip Catherine,,, I never had a chance to go to Catalina I really didn't think it was so big, love your surroundings and your videos thanks for sharing with me ,,, I'll be looking forward to watching you on your next trip!!!