Spending a Night on the Mountain | Sahale Glacier Camp Landscape Photography

In this video I hike up to the Sahale Glacier Camp, which is the highest campsite in the North Cascades National Park. I enjoy some beautiful sunset landscape photography before spending the night under the stars and photographing sunrise. I encounter a Bear on my hike, strong winds and a grueling climb to the campsite. This was one photography adventure I will never forget. The campaign I am helping to promote is the #FindYourPark and #PlacesNobodyKnows campaigns by the National Park Foundation.
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[@MortenHilmer]

What an awesome trip - I'm so jealous on that campsite 😊 nice to see you so excited about the wildlife and what a great moment you captured there. Looking forward to our next trip together👍

[@phileverett5877]

a collaboration video with two of my favorite you tubers would be great!

[@fototripper]

Sweet shot of the goat at the end!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Cheers dude. It turns out that they are attracted to pee. So if you want a really good shot, the night before you gotta pee on an epic view point.

[@KellyPettit]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Or bring Adam along because.... well,.... from what I've heard, he always smells like pee. ;)

[@fototripper]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto I knew there was a reason for my feeble pea sized bladder.

[@terryrees8574]

Goat's undercarriage! Tom's gone all Gavin Hardcastle!

[@jayanthnmurthy]

This is the 'Thomas' we always wanted!! :)

[@techable7524]

We've had him for a while, but he's busy!

[@molopez619]

Jayanth N Murthy the GOAT of landscape photography!

[@bonniehedden5579]

Thanks for the great adventure you took us on, love all the shots, especially the part we're you saw the Bear, you were calling out , Hay Bear! Hay Bear! We have a cat name Bear, he hear you and came running into the living room, he look at the tv see what you wanted, what a wonderful scene, .again thanks for a great video we will always remember how out Besr reacted to you calling out Hay Bear!♥️👍😊it would have made you smile 👍

[@bonniehedden5579]

Bear is a big gray boy wieighyabout 15 lbs.

[@georgefrench1907]

“Everything can change at sunrise - everything.” Words to Iive by! 👍

[@molopez619]

George French the GOAT has spoken 🙌🏽

[@robertleathers5630]

How anyone gave this a thumbs down is impossible to believe, jealousy I suspect. Thoroughly enjoyable to explore this part of the world with you and to hear you think out loud on the photos. Nicely done!

[@jbrockill]

It is amazing to think that this pass has been used by native americans for thousands of years (remnants of camps at the saddle were found under ash from the Mount Mazama eruption). This hike has everything. Landscape, wildlife, and a rich history. I never get tired of going up there. I have been watching your videos for a while now and I was really glad to see you got a chance to camp at Sahale.

[@molopez619]

James Brockill wow! I had no clue about the history of it! Definitely gives this area more meaning.

[@nvkoba]

Dear Thomas when you go on such hikes please shoot stars as well(if the sky cooperates) !!! Also goat shot is the absolute best!!!

[@trwhitford65]

Enthralling, simply exquisite.

[@gregsnell]

The Black Bear sighting was awesome!! Right on the trail too eh. Crazy. What a location dude. Hey Bear!! Jajaja. 👍

[@russconway2866]

Very nice Mr Heaton ...I am on an offshore oil platform and this has given me some inspiration to plan my next trip away ...thanks

[@molopez619]

Russ Conway so awesome how he is able to inspire us all in different ways! Happy shooting!

[@davidakoubian3025]

If you see a bear on the trail and want to know what kind it is, climb a tree. If it climbs up to kill you, it is a black bear. If it pushes the tree over, then kills you, it is a grizzly bear. That was just a black bear, look big and stand your ground. Great video Thomas!

[@Janet_Airlines802]

What beautiful views, absolutely stunning.

[@hfranke07]

OMG I think Morten Hilmer would love this shot..... great video again. Thanks

[@jonathanthill5607]

Oh man the view and the light in the morning. Breathtaking!!!!

[@richproctor7023]

Love! Love!! Love!!! the mountain goat!!!!

[@aleksandrskrylev3312]

Thomas! Thank you so much! Thanks for that you do!

[@wildeone1636]

Thank you so much for these full length videos. I love watching the complete story.

[@tessm3420]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love love love the mountains!💞

[@codyandvictoria]

Always love watching your videos. Love the rawness of your adventures. A nice change from the usual channels I watch - including my own!

[@molopez619]

Cody Blue I’m definitely digging these longer videos from him. The photos are worth it and it helps tell the full story of the photo. Happy shooting bro!

[@theresarice7289]

Have you researched how to act around a bear since the trip? Wildfire smoke can mess up blue skies but when it gives the sun and clouds that beautiful orange red glow, it's phenomenal. Glad you enjoyed your visit to our home state.

[@erikdesman360]

It's like a dream. Thanks to share with us.

[@johnsholian4318]

No need for bear spray. Just need to be quicker than your hiking mate...

[@gunsts]

well, it's a scary moment for me, if I was there.

[@DeltaDgtlAnimation]

@Little PAW 1969 just followed your recommendation and watched it. hilarious hahaha!

[@marcg3923]

if bear attacks shoot it. spray? are you a woman?

[@jamesdawson2393]

Marc G Actually, experts tell you to avoid shooting at a bear because it’s more than likely the bear will attack you before it goes down or before you can get away. Spray is more likely to get rid of a bear without the need to kill a beautiful wild animal in its own habitat, nothing to do with gender...

[@mauistevebear]

Your BEST video ever! What an incredible journey with stunnin' images to boot! Thanks, Tom for the ride!

[@molopez619]

One of my favorites too! Those photos were definitely thought provoking.

[@MrDefenderofsteel82]

So Beautiful! Thank you so much.

[@michaelhill692]

One of my favorite Thomas Heaton vlogs. The goat pic is epic.

[@danielritzer1588]

I simply just love what you're sharing with us!

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Wow wow wow a bear so cool and scary. Love the panos

[@driving_duo]

Love this type of hiking with photography videos.. keep them coming!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks a lot. More to come very soon. 👍

[@rogerdunn5988]

Fantastic. Loved it all. Thank you.

[@jamesjohnston6765]

You make tortillas and Spam look so appetizing! Great location, great National Park. Having that morning visitor would have been a highlight for me as well. You bookended the adventure with a bear and a mountain goat, pretty cool!

[@evanpatev9742]

These backpacking videos heal my soul

[@juanpatricio9204]

Thanks so much for sharing this Thomas!

[@user-tn8jw3vp3b]

I cant get why your views are getting fewer on new videos. I really think the channel is becoming much more interesting with the hiking addition. Well i hope you enjoy these videos and keep them coming. Cheers!

[@georgimilkov3217]

Channelling your inner Morten Hilmer made my day! :-D

[@SunDevilPilot]

In a word, "Epic" . Thanks for the adventure!

[@edgardomanuel7524]

It’s always a pleasure to watch a jolly good fellow like you Tom. More power!

[@jackchow4316]

Beautiful!

[@MrKrupp42]

An absolute joy to watch mate, thank you very much !!!

[@juleshorse9056]

Great video - thanks. Love the pano and the goat shots. Thanks also for the compositional explanations.

[@Janet_Airlines802]

Love having the day off and seeing a notification for a new video from Thomas.

[@molopez619]

mike burns I stopped running my errands to enjoy this one 🙌🏽

[@wallybeep]

Thomas, it’s again a lot of fun to see you made it on this trip up the Sahale Arm, near me, as it’s truly one of the classic hikes in the North Cascades and a place I took my first reasonably good landscape 40 years ago on Kodachrome 25, printed on direct positive paper, state-of-the-art all those years ago. I still found Glencoe, Skye and other places in Scotland at least as reliably beautiful, enough that one or two has made it to my wall - something that doesn’t often happen. Glendale on Skye? World-class. Thanks for your videos.

[@Huwtube72]

The scenery at 5’30” is absolutely stunning!

[@ajnagy]

Thomas, I watch almost every video and this one sure is one of my favorites. It has hiking, wilderness camping and great photography tutorials! Excellent job!

[@RiccardoPareschi]

Thanks for share your experience !

[@madddog692000]

Love, love, love these camping/photography videos!!! The hard work shows in the end product. Outstanding!!

[@alex_nita]

I missed a video like this. Thanks, Mr. Heaton. I am so inspired by your trips and photos.

[@vy4648]

What a great hike, especially the mountain goat walk right into your camp site.

[@martincregg]

Brilliant!

[@LEXPIX]

What an awesome location and campsite.

[@PaulMessner]

Paul Messner Stunning Tom. Not sure if my hiking trousers would come clean after seeing a bear 😂💩. absolutely stunning landscape. I need to get on a plane with my gear and start spreading my wings a bit further afield. Cheers

[@old4004]

This is the Thomas I remember from the "old days" when you took us with you to the mountain top as you set up your tent. Then, the next morning you shared those special sunrise and fog views with us. Welcome back!

[@leafsfan71]

What a great video! Thank you!

[@Snofzig]

The North Cascades are such an incredible place! Glad you were able to come up here and see how beautiful it is! There is a rich history of landscape and natural photography in the Cascades, where many photographers and wilderness adventurers took photos to capture the beauty of these peaks, just as you did. These photos were then published and compiled, and used to persuade legislators to create Wilderness designations (Such as the Stephen Mather Wilderness where you were camped) and the North Cascades National Park designation itself. This place is truly a testament to the power of landscape and adventure photography.

[@Bazzo61]

What an amazing place. The photography almost takes second place when the views are that good.

[@williammiller7328]

Absolutely throughly enjoyed this! Keep’em coming Thomas!

[@macmcmillen6282]

Great video. A black bear, marmot, mountain goat, and fabulous scenery. Doesn't get much better than that.

[@chriss2761]

Thanks for sharing your mini adventure Thomas, Stunning views with stunning images 👍

[@molopez619]

Chris S those high altitude views were so beautiful!

[@robjopling1573]

Awesome. Really love these longer adventure videos. Keep them coming.

[@molopez619]

Rob Jopling that’s what I keep saying. Really helps tell then complete story.

[@nashsok]

The Sahale area is absolutely beautiful! If you're still in the Northern Cascades you should check out one if the many retired fire lookouts. There are several in the area that you can stay in overnight which is a neat experience

[@josephstanski5180]

One of the Best Thomas - Wow!

[@Echinacea53]

You looks amazing at the backdrop of these mountains Thomas. What a place! Superb morning, incredible photos! Absolute beauty! Thank you so much for showing these a wonderful hikes, for your photos. Good luck!

[@molopez619]

Love is Space well said! Cheers from San Diego California! And happy shooting!

[@Echinacea53]

@@molopez619 Thank you.

[@jerryrichards8172]

I spent most of my life doing this samre thing. Dew to a back injury several yrs ago my gear just hangs in the garage now. Love to say its a fun experience watching your wonderful video. Instead its what i can never do again.

[@iemboyshostel]

Awesome video... amazing panos... awesome location... Mr Heaton at his best.

[@minisla]

Love the inclusion of the goat. Adds another dimension to the photograph

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

It's truly the little things that compliment a photo

[@AlexBerger]

Spectacular view, and love the goat shot. That view - What a range. An absolute delight to watch.

[@Gowalkabout]

I hiked to the camp this past fall. The view from the top was amazing!

[@mohammadshahrinbinshaari6816]

Inspiring from you Thomas.. I just won an award from local Malaysia photography competition.. to be announced this Thursday 10th Oct. Thanks so much sir.. you've made me something special to this beautiful world...

[@SebastianGlaser_google]

I love to see you finding details in overwhelming landscapes :) Thanks for your efforts sharing this to us.

[@justmeinit]

Love the goat shot. The cherry on top of the cake

[@davidyanceyjr]

Love the spam single slice packets. I keep a small bottle of veggy oil in my cook set which allows for frying of the spam - just to change things up every other meal or so. Great video.

[@john_norris]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video! Thank you so much. It was also nice to see you enjoying yourself.

[@allandavies1187]

Woo Hoo! WoW! WoW! WoW! You are living the dream, Thomas. Congratulations on all your success

[@tripleceas]

Beautiful man. Love this story

[@ellyelzinga01]

Wow, what an amazing landscape!!

[@andrzejsydorko7036]

Ah enjoying this so much, thanks Thomas.

[@cgriggsiv]

From your first hiking adventure from 70 mi to this one such beautiful views and vistas And the photography is absolutely stunning

[@molopez619]

cgriggsiv definitely one of my favorite videos!

[@robertkoch8000]

Glad you are getting to hike the north cascades. I kive on the west side of the north cascades. Summertime haze is so common and frustrating. Still you were able to get some very nice images. Enjoy the PCT.

[@montanaguy51]

Cool video! A black bear, a mountain goat, and amazing views. And you don’t have to worry about black bears very often. They are usually pretty chill. Grizzly Bears…. that’s a much bigger concern. If you spend time in Grizzly country, you definitely won’t want to forget the bear spray.

[@romiemiller3093]

Not only are your videos fun to watch, you also have a good sense of humor.

[@nigelmorley8092]

A brilliant hike Tom.. All the necessary ingredients....hiking poles, big climb, big vistas, some wildlife and Spam..the perfect adventure !!...

[@Luigi13]

It is a great adventure, surrounded by the beauty of the natural World. Great video, thanks.

[@joesjunkgarage]

My first experience watching Thomas’s videos. Truly fantastic! Thank you.

[@OurWanderingWays]

Fabulous Thomas. Loved the goat. Great shot. I call them bonuses for the day. Unexpected bonuses.

[@pjf7943]

Very introspective, indeed..!! Something different and nicely done.. Thank you 'Sir Thomas'....

[@markpursglovephotography]

Truly outstanding. 😊 📷

[@davidellinsworth22]

Very nice. Loving the extended videos recently too!

[@fatp0ssum]

What a fantastic trip that was. Awesome scenery and that goat picture was well worth the wait. Always look forward to your videos.

[@JamesLanePhoto]

Absolutely magical. The amount of times I said “wooowwww” our loud in my living room is unreal. When the light wasn’t great in the evening I was on the edge of my seat with my fingers crossed when you were opening the tent for the morning light. Amazing images. Love the vertical one. And bless the goat. Ace ace ace.

[@edcook3040]

Being a resident of Washington, it's nice to see your videos (and shots) of our national parks. The haze you referred to originated from forest fires to the north and to the east...not huge fires but enough to "muddy up" the skies. But you really must visit Yosemite again...my wife and I got married at Glacier Point...and the access is phenomenal. Best time to go is early spring (before schools close for spring break) when the snowpack runoff is heavy, and after they (the kids) go back to school in late August. Highly recommend the hike up Half Dome...done it a couple of times...but travel light. You can't take a bad picture!

[@RobertNuttmann]

Wonderful video perfect thank you

[@Rad_Travels]

A very good episode.

[@perfektdatk]

Incredible, as always!

[@billp8944]

Great video mate ... back to basics, a hike and some landscape action .. love it

[@thereedsy]

nice of that goat to go where you wanted it to, turned out great

[@molopez619]

Reedsy when the GOAT takes a picture of a goat. Lol 🙌🏽

[@photografiaaustralis2131]

Splendid last shot Thomas...You...ah...goat it!

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

What's truly amazing about landscape photography is the journey it takes to get the photo. There's so much that no one else sees, especially when you're alone. The most crippling thought about landscape photography is thinking that you shoot consistently epic photos from the parking lot... even though I have done that LOL!

[@chriskamaras5005]

Great idea with the hand. Ty

[@pnmather123]

Fantastic. Relaxing, inspiring and beautiful. A really great video and some fabulous shots.

[@molopez619]

Paul Mather you said it best brother. One of my personal favorites from him too

[@chriswellstead776]

Great video, fantastic views.