The Fight to Save America's Last Wilderness

The story of one of the most stunning and untouched stretches of wilderness in the United States- Washington's North Cascades.
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Further Reading:
USGS - Cascadia Subduction Zone: www.usgs.gov/s...
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network - Cascadia Subduction Zone:
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Burke Museum - Cascade Geology: www.burkemuseu...
USGS - Mount Baker: www.usgs.gov/v...
Cascadia Department of Bioregion - Kulshan: cascadiabioreg...
Britannica - Cascades: www.britannica...
Britannica - George Vancouver: www.britannica...
NPS - North Cascades Settlement: www.nps.gov/no...
John Muir - Our National Parks
John Muir - Steep Trails
Library of Congress - Mount Rainier National Park: www.loc.gov/it...
NPS - Paradise: www.nps.gov/ar...
NPS - North Cascades Forests: www.nps.gov/no...
Radford University - Pacific Coast Temperate Rainforests: php.radford.ed...
North Cascades Institute: ncascades.org/...
Prospectus for a North Cascades National Park: npshistory.com/...
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Baker Gold Mines: www.newspapers...
Mount Rainier National Park: www.newspapers...
North Cascades Hearings: www.newspapers...
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Wilderness Act: www.newspapers...
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North Cascades National Park: www.newspapers...
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[@ahadmerchant7510]

Im always so unbelievably jealous of the USA's landscape and geography. I live in the UK and while there are very "pretty" parts of the UK (I'm going lake district in 4 days time myself!), it doesn't quite compare to the jaw dropping views of the national parks.

[@thegrey8843]

There’s some absolutely gorgeous scenery! But most of the US is pretty ugly. Most of the interior states are just flat grassland with nothing but churches, bars, and grocery stores.

[@ahadmerchant7510]

@@thegrey8843 Yeah but i feel like the most populated states have some great places you can get to with a couple hours of driving. You might be right though.

[@user-ub3os3ck6f]

What about me living in Africa 😭

[@PineappleForFun]

​@@thegrey8843even that is pretty nice, to be honest. Corn and wheat fields stretching well past the horizon, winding rivers that will reach the ocean in a few thousand miles, a little ribbon connecting you to a coast that's an unfathomable distance away while you sit under a weeping willow tree reading a book is a nice feeling. I've only been to the plains a few times, but there's still a bit of a Huck Finn vibe going on if you let it take you. That said I much prefer the rainforest of the Pacific Northwest. Live there, after all.

[@Artuor.Morgan]

@@thegrey8843 How is most of the USA ugly lmao? There's obviously large areas of boring and ugly landscapes but most of the USA is scenic.

[@stevehaney7584]

I live in Washington State and have spent much time in the North Cascades. Thanks for this thoughtful and beautiful video. It's a great reminder of the beauty and wonder of nature and something we should never take for granted.

[@goldenhonkbonkgonkgod]

I live in the Olympic peninsula and have only ben to baker lake beautiful place even the Olympics are empty but not to the extent of the north cascades

[@joshriggs4094]

I also live in Washington, and I can confidently say I believe it to be the best place on earth for its natural beauty.

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

I envy the folks who discover Washington after living elsewhere. I was born here and just can't fathom ever leaving.

[@goldenhonkbonkgonkgod]

@@AllTheHappySquirrels same

[@redbe11pepper49]

as other people are saying, i was also born here, I was actually thinking of moving to Arizona for a job opportunity for a while, but i just love the nature and beauty around here, its incredible, Ive lived here all my life and there still so many areas i have to explore

[@jack_evoniuk]

Mt. Rainier really is stunning. Even from Seattle, over 50 miles away, it blows me away how much of the horizon it takes up.

[@georgekamenov_]

That shot of the marker rolling as you're explaining about the tsunami reaching Japan was so subtle but so clever!!! Man, any time you upload a new video I can't help but feel inspired. Your channel is one of my absolute all time favorites when it comes to filmmaking. The way you're able to combine beautiful travel film visuals with engaging and informational storytelling, and keeping it at such a high quality every time... Honestly man, I can't really explain how important your work is to some of us. There's so much a person can learn from what you share, so genuinely - thank you!

[@Alex-tx2dh]

Him plus nerd city are all the inspiration I would ever need

[@Crazard]

Aidin's content is an absolute gem of film-making and storytelling. It's so rare to see creators go above and beyond to show both past, and future implications of Earth macrocosms. It may be a small peak into the window of our impact, but it's a hell of a view. Bravo!

[@neonshadow5005]

He is one criminally under-viewed content creator for sure, the quality is insane.

[@ScarTalon]

100% agree

[@Hardest]

💯 agreed as well, I love his work ❤

[@Shuksanaudio]

I'm so happy to have grown up in Bellingham. These mountains make me cry when I see them for the first time every time I leave town and come back again. So many memories out there. This video was so well done and the footage just reminded me more and more why I love living here and will never leave. Incredible work, Aidin!

[@jacobbaumgardner3406]

Had the pleasure of flying up from Portland to Bellingham and the views the whole way were incredible.

[@MrWompz]

I grew up in Washington state, and lived in Bellingham for five years, and moved out to Boston for work. While I love Boston as a city, I just miss the north cascades and western Washington. The cascades just feel like home.

[@Shuksanaudio]

@@MrWompz Nice! Bellingham wants you back 🤗

[@michaelroark2019]

I live on the Olympic peninsula of Washington state and can definitely say that it is one of the most beautiful places on Earth because of the mountains, verdant coniferous forests, azure bays and seas with islands. I have been to the North Cascades National Park and have seen the ethereal landscapes of rocky mountains and lakes which have an alpine character. One difference in the trees from where I live is the slender, almost tookpick shape of trees in the North Cascades because of the heavy snowfall there bending the limbs. Where I live near Discovery Bay there is much less snow so the boughs don't bend down but create wider trees. It is a magnificent place in either location with fascinating ecological differences.

[@quarantums6644]

Wunderful video! I live in Switzerland, where almost all of the Alps are not wild anymore. We sadly just recently struck down two proposed national parks for similar reasons that were relevant back then. It's very nice to see what could have been and that there are places in the world who decided to do the right thing. Can't wait to visit some day!

[@jlutz63]

But your country is a truely beautiful one

[@akbk2505]

​​@@jlutz63I grew up in CH, too, and I can tell (you): what you can see, especially from the outside, or from a quick glimpse as a tourist or mountaineer ("beautiful country") is by far not encompassing the full picture. Actually this apparent beauty is quite missleeding. What you can't see so quickly: 1) the biodiversity crisis we have - due to intensive agriculture, infrastructure and housing, 2) the lost beauty in landscapes in the lowlands, 3) the chemical, noise, electromagnetic and light pollution we have in Switzerland, 4) the stress and tiredness a quite large part of the population experiences. Pictures don't always tell the truth!

[@akbk2505]

Ahh, Du hast die Kanäle vom Chor des Gymi Kirchenfeld, Cédric Wermut, SRF Dok, Martijn Doolaard und auch Nathaniel Drew abonniert! Ich stelle gerade fest, dass man via diesen öffentlich einsehbaren Kanälen auch Leute 'tracken'/geographisch zuordnen kann - dass auch ich potentiell oder wahrscheinlich zuordbar bin (was mir weniger gefällt). Martijn Doolard: guter Geschmack! Grüsse aus den Pyrhenäen - zu Besuch bei Freunden, da. Wunderbare Berge, und noch wilder als die zugebauten Alpen.

[@keithquinn5624]

Yup no nature or wilderness in Europe “mountains” it’s literally all grass or dirt paths, tourists, concrete, farms, people…. You can’t escape it, it sucks!

[@gleneve9060]

Please do! Come laugh at our Tourist/mountain town of Leavenworth WA.. Remember. No Elephants allowed in our Alps!

[@ETsJohnIRL]

Those of us who live along the Cascades thank you. Your work, as always, is compelling.

[@cad2253]

Here here!

[@troopa3535]

I am always blown away by the absolute pure quality and effort you must put into these awe inspiring videos, keep up the hard work ❤

[@sswindler7727]

I’ve missed the Pacific Northwest since I left a year ago. Things have changed a lot there in the past 6-8 years.. I found peace in those forests, the west side will always have a piece of my heart. Thank you for the video!

[@GoldLegYan]

Felt like leaving paradise for the real world…that’s why I came back ;)

[@sswindler7727]

@@GoldLegYan where’d you move to when you left?

[@davkumi]

We spent the summer of 1970 exploring the North Cascades. We used "Routes and Rocks, a hikers guide to the North Cascades". The book was part of the struggle to make it a park. A special season in our life together in a very special and precious place.🥰

[@PossiblyNic]

As someone who has spent their whole life right below of Mt. Baker, it really is a blessing that people fought so hard for this. It truly is a magical place.

[@programrl.plsnuts6468]

His videos keep getting better, better, and better. The fact he isn't one of the most renowned documentary youtubers is mind-blowing, and it needs to change. Full support, you've amazed many

[@thevet2009]

Grew up in the cascades, rode motorcycles, hunted, camped, fished, hiked and even trained with the Army within the mountain range. A great experience, as long as people are allowed to enjoy it.

[@daniellerpace]

I grew up in the shadow of the North Cascades and will never stop being in awe of their beauty: there's just something magical about those wilderness areas. As soon as I could drive I was spending as much of my free time as I could in those woods--hiking, stargazing, or even just sitting and enjoying the view. Thank you for talking about this beautiful place and thank you for using the native names for the mountains!

[@CoachBal]

As someone who has been able to grow up in the pnw I feel so unbelievably blessed after watching this video

[@TheAride133]

Aidin, it's so honorable of you to put so much time and effort into presenting such critical issues. As an European who's had plenty of opportunities to visit the US, I was in constant awe and bewilderment as to how bountiful the natural beauty is. Hard to say which part of the US was my favorite, but the North Cascades are definitely up there among Grand Tetons or Glacier NP. It's something really worth preserving. We have natural wonders in Europe, sure, so what struck me most was the sheer scale of wilderness which is a stark, otherworldly difference as compared to the congestion in Europe. This feeling of solitude in such an enormous land was undoubtedly the greatest and most valuable experience I've ever had an I sure hope US citizens won't take that national treasure for granted because I sure miss it like hell when being back home across the ocean. The silence, the purity, the grandeur of it all and what it all does to the soul... It's all borderline paranormal. Do not ever take these places for granted. Keep spreading the good word of preservation my brother and keep proudly marching down the trails I currently can't.

[@Oliwolf78]

Beautiful story. I am lucky enough to have recently moved to Washington, and I am super grateful to be able to experience places like these. I have been camping every weekend I can out in the mountains, and wouldn't have it any other way.

[@DiLoMusic]

I feel so lucky to live in the foothills of Enumclaw right next to mount rainier. It's the most beautiful place and still blows me away after all of these years.

[@astro1322]

Personally I think that the notional forest that covers the area between Mt Rainer, Mt St, Helens, and Mt Adams, as well as the currant Mt St, Helens volcanic monument should be be added to Mt Rainier National Park. and it should be renamed Cascades Volcanos national park. It is one of the most diverse areas in terms of geography from alpine to lowland forests, and volcanic mudflats. It also has three dormant volcanos in relatively close proximity to each other. So it would make it logistically easy to not only monitor the individual volcanos but also how they interact with each other.

[@caitlinbauer7774]

My husband and I lived in Seattle for 4 years (recently moved to the East Coast after purchasing a more affordable home and an attempt to save money as we weather this economy). It was NOT an easy decision because this area of the PNW is honestly magical. It's the only word I can use to describe it. I've come to various life-altering decisions hiking these trails. You can't help it - it brings it out of people. The North Cascades has a special place in our hearts. Every summer we'd spend a weekend in the Cascades and never ONCE did I tire of it. My awe would grow with every visit. It's awe-inspiring, humbling, and grounding. It makes me feel the most alive and human I've ever felt. While we're now living in what's probably the most beautiful area of the East Coast (right outside the Smoky Mountains), sometimes I struggle to appreciate its beauty because it simply doesn't compare to anything in WA, and certainly not the Cascades. I don't get the same feelings and it's a bit sad. My heart swells every time I see videos of the Cascades (and Olympics, and Rainer, and Mt. Baker). I hope a few years from now we have the opportunity to move back because it's where I really want to be. But given the cost of living, constant political unrest, unaffordability of housing, and worry of 'the big one', a LOT of factors would have to fall into place for us to return. But even so, I've made my Husband promise we can visit every few years so that I can get my fix. For now, I will enjoy videos like yours. I learned so much I didn't know about Cascades through your video - thank you for all the effort you put into it :)

[@smackaroni]

I disagree strongly. The appalachians are so beautiful

[@bradyredding1964]

If you don’t appreciate the Appalachians how can you enjoy nature at all? The west may have grandeur, but the east has character and live

[@caitlinbauer7774]

@@smackaroni Of course they're beautiful, I specifically said they were. But when it comes to what (personally) left me 'changed' as a person, it wasn't hiking in the Appalachians. It was hiking most places in WA, specifically the Cascades.

[@caitlinbauer7774]

@@bradyredding1964 Think you're being a bit dramatic here. I specifically said the Smokies ARE beautiful, just that I don't appreciate them AS MUCH as the Cascades (which is a pretty normal sentiment from individuals who have adventured in both). It's not that I don't appreciate them and think they're stunning in their own right, it's just that even the most jaw dropping views of the Smokies have a hard time comparing to what you get in WA. But apples and oranges, I'm thankful to live in the prettiest place on the East Coast.

[@turnerg]

Born and raised in Washington, grew up spending time in the wilderness with my parents. I make a trip to the North Cascades as often as i am able, it is such a beautiful landscape. Thank you for telling its story.

[@HumbelPie]

Colonizing the pnw. Good for you pale face har har

[@micmclane]

As someone who lives in this area, there is nowhere else I'd rather call home. Beautifully done

[@christopherjanousek7994]

The Cascades are one of my favorite places to explore in the western US. What a well done video! I like how you weave together geology, climate, history, and indigenous people's relationship to the land to tell a story about this magnificent region of North America.

[@daisies9368]

I’m just amazed with this video it’s beautiful. I’m a geology student getting a BS. My ultimate goal is a masters in hydrogeology or climate science to do water recourse management or climate change research. It makes me so happy to see all these comments of people who see as much beauty in our natural spaces and I do and want to protect them. Our national parks and preserves are both one of the most iconic and special things about America. 💖

[@MarriedWithPizza]

I want to thank all the people who were involved in the conservation of our beautiful wilderness. I am thankful every day that I get to experience all those incredible places. I will live on to try to continue their work, so hopefully, future generations can get to see them, too.

[@AnonYmous-kf7uu]

I was born and raised in this area. It's great that so many of you have come to Washington but it's becoming ever more difficult to find places for you all to live.

[@JOECREATION]

Been following all the contents you do is kind ah mind blowing.! 3yrs and counting, Love from India💝

[@BlackFishStudios_HMG]

As an avid hiker and Washington native it’s incredible how much your videos inspire me to research where I’m from the natural wild life and to get out there and sharpen my photography skills for wildlife and landscapes keep up the amazing work

[@shoto42]

As a Texan who moved to Oregon, I’m always so elated to see things outside the suburbs. There have been moments where I just stop my car to look around when I’m on my way to a hike, even though the beaches here are beautiful, the Cascades are what made me stayed. The Gorge, the legendary mountains and of course the beautiful green forests that surround them; as a person who lived in an area that often looks like desert, those green forests pop in my eyes. It’s also crazy how many national forests I live by, examples being the Mt. Hood forest, tilmook forest, St Helens national forests and so on so on. It’s safe to say that I’m quite grateful to live in such an area that many of peers take for granted sometimes.

[@ryanconnop9642]

As a Washingtonian it’s amazing to see this video and I really appreciate you using the indigenous names for these beautiful ice capped volcanoes. I think we should call these wonders by those names in the literature and maps as well. It’s been a long time coming. Keep up the great work.

[@solorollo9756]

I think you should wear a loin cloth and dance around fire

[@Fred_Lougee]

@@solorollo9756 English speaking explorer: What do your people call that mountain? Native: "Mountain". Explorer: That seems a bit simplistic. Mind if we name it after something from our culture? Native: Whatever, suit yourselves. ....a few decades later.... Self proclaimed White Savior with a head full of Rousseau: Mount "Mountain" it is.

[@landonmurray8285]

And this is why it is my favorite National park!! Nothing like the cascades! This video is a piece of art!!

[@StewCrew66]

This video was amazing! I’m from Vancouver so I go to the mountain ranges a lot including the cascades and it’s probably my favourite place on earth. The Colors and the joy you have up there are just so special. Your videos just remind me on how special they truly are and the best part is me and my dad are going mt. St Helen’s next week!

[@kaspz_]

i have watched a handful of your videos now...and words cant describe how good they are.The music,the scenery,the clips,the history lessons,its all combined to make something absolutely magnificent.This is the type of content i love.

[@FinnishArmy]

The PNW is nothing short of serenity. I grew up in North Carolina, I lived in Wisconsin, but living now for 8-9 years in Washington and Oregon, this feels like home.

[@MichaelJones-ir3cc]

I live just outside of Bellingham, WA, and am so thrilled to have the North Cascades right out my front door! This the most beautiful place I have ever lived in. My wife and I have raised three grown children here and now, our three young grandchildren will grow up here. Mt. Baker shines and smiles at me every morning when I walk out of my front door. It really doesn't get much better than that! Thank you for showcasing this wonderful video!

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Your documentaries are a beautiful and meaningful gift. Thank you for using your craft as a steward to this, our home.

[@bio_logic6328]

I did my PhD research on American pika in the North Cascades National Park. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Please do a video like this for the Sierra Nevada Mountains. So many great parks to talk about there. Thanks for your work!

[@07wrxtr1]

Eeeeep!

[@sundownblues9473]

Aidin. Your video is not only a beautiful documentary for me, but also a full-score oral material for me to learn English! Your fan from China, you are my motivation to learn spoken English! ❤️

[@LLuminated]

Stumbling upon a channel with production quality this high is always so awesome. Instant subscription.

[@Finallybianca]

After 43 years living in Nebraska I am so glad to live in Washington state now

[@edwardrivera4730]

I was so pleased that you used the original names of the Cascade peaks. I look at Kulshan every day it’s not hiding in the clouds.

[@rolandconnor575]

Four the last 29 years, I have lived 30 minutes from Mt. Shuksan (The Peak on your opening vistas) and have worked as Operations Mgr for Mt. Baker Ski Area. You are correct, this is the most magnificent area in the lower 48.

[@soldsouls6317]

I'm binging all of your content and becoming not only highly addicted but also thoroughly inspired.

[@lightleaf4746]

I've always lived and hiked in the cascades, thank you for sharing it with the world!

[@Jxnxthn.nt07]

It is just unbelievable how perfect you composite your shots, the colour and the music, I'm very inspired by your creative videography skills!

[@Torrque]

Aidin, I am completely taken by your extensive imagery of Mount Shuksan. I’ve yet to see it for myself but I have been smitten with images of it for over 40 years, since I was a young boy. Mount Shuksan is a Top 3 worldwide mountain for me. Absolutely LOVE the many angles of it and it’s constant use within this well done video!!

[@LucasTJahn]

It is fascinatingly paradox when man calls man a savage, wherein the savage is man. But it still holds true. I absolutely love the type of videos you have created in the last time. This educational documentary approach is extremely inspiring. Thank you so much for all the work you put into this!

[@frederickstabell3796]

Kulshan dominates the horizon when I drive into town from my house, always a beautiful sight. Thank you for using the indigenous names for these wonderful mountains, they aren't used enough even locally.

[@Erndea]

I love your videos. I'm chronically ill and can't travel far, but your videos make me feel like I can almost touch the landscape I so long to see with my own eyes. Thank you so much for doing what you do. ❤

[@HikingwithGus]

This is my backyard... I am so blessed to live in such a diverse and ever changing place. I have spend most of the last 50 + years exploring the back country of the North Cascades.

[@christinamatic5137]

I am amazed and grateful you've included the indigenous perspective of the mountains. I've lived in the shadow of the Cascades my whole life and it took scouring libraries to find old copies of local folk tales that have the mountains' original names, and the stories of their eruptions told as fights. Well done, sir.

[@ohno4458]

You left out my favorite part about the native mountain stories!! Particularly the ones about mountains throwing great rocks at eachother. Those stories are direct oral history of the eruptions of multiple volcanoes in the area thousands of years ago. Its just wild to me how long a memory can persist in a culture.

[@Zac_Oli]

Hiking through the Cascades on the pacific crest trail convinced me of the existence of God. It opened my eyes to the intricacy of nature and how complex and connected all beings are on this earth. This place is truly special and your documentary captures it perfectly.

[@cart.l]

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭19‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

I have to say, as a person that has been watching your work for a while: this is perhaps your best! well done mate! 👏 Love to see how you create real story telling material and not just a cool "transition" or opening boxes nor making videos of coffee... 🙏

[@stephenpropps9925]

I am so glad I found this channel. The cinematography is beautiful, and the storytelling is captivating. Thank you for sharing your passion of the wilderness; it is inspiring.

[@remen8021]

Mt Ranier (or tahoma) was such an important part of my childhood, every year we would camp up there and just explore. It was so unbelievably beautiful and it blew my child mind seeing snow banks in the summer and getting into snowball fights with my brother and cousins.

[@rogxxxr]

Bro the quality of this video was second to literally nothing, absolutely breathtaking

[@noahbiklen7671]

I'm from Washington and its so cool to see somebody making videos about our land. We often go unnoticed, hiding in the shadow of California and the east coast but the PNW is so cool and pretty its criminally underrated I would 100% recommend visiting some mountains like rainier might erupt soon so visiting before it get deformed and changed a lot is a special expierience.

[@bobv7753]

Thank you Aidin for the excellent historical overview of the amazing, beautiful pacific northwest. You clearly illustrate the importance of preserving this precious land. We must continue to draw attention to land preservation globally. It is truly our most important legacy to humanity.

[@buttmuddbrooks]

These videos are like poetic visual essays on the beauty of nature and the importance or preserving what we have.

[@NaveenDhar8030]

As a preface, I barely comment on any videos. This video is more than just a KZbin video. I see it as cinematography. In fact, with the amazing writing, captivating story, creative visuals and stunning scenes, this piece of art is something I would expect to see played at museums of natural history as a documentary to educate the public and inspire the young. If I ever take on the endeavor of making a video essay or a documentary, I will look back at this video. Thank you.

[@jaybee7890]

This video is extremely well done. Cinematic and professional. Just perfect.

[@TheUnlazyWay]

Love your documentaries Aidin👌 Everything from storytelling to cinematography to sound design is always top notch!! Keep up the amazing work🥳

[@viper_f]

This channel literally went from being totally non existent to me into being one of the greatest channels that I’ve come across this platform, keep the great work🫶🏻

[@Emma-sw9pw]

Amazing video! I just came back to Europe after a trip through the Pacific West Coast and I drew a lot of inspiration from your past videos. I fell in love with all the volcanos you have, they are breathtaking! Thank you for all the knowledge you gave me

[@Nightmare4You1]

One of the most well-made video I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing.

[@johnlaforte700]

It’s people like you that will save our lands from overuse and destruction. Thank you. 😊❤️😎

[@LumberJackAsh]

I live in the PNW and this video reminds me that I take it all for for granted. thank you.

[@classifiedsecret9003]

Amazing explanation of the mountains and Stunning cinematography, great video! The USA truly is a country of sublime geographical diversity and unique formations.

[@deecooper1567]

I’m so glad such a beautiful place is under protection 💖👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@shallow768]

this is such a underrated channel

[@liamcol09]

Thank you very much for using the indigenous names for these special mountains 🙏

[@alwayshiking_]

Tears in my eyes after watching this . This is why I moved here. I did Ptarmigan Ridge four times this summer. My soul is saved because of this. Absolutely fantastic video. Absolutely.

[@cornelliusmccollum5559]

I'm from Everett and seeing the Cascades every single day when I'm driving or outside is always my favorite part of living here. Especially on clear days when every detail and valley is highlighted 👌

[@jlutz63]

I really hope this area will be protected for future generations. The amount of work you put into your videos are insane. Keep up the great work!

[@JK360noscope]

It is. Nothing is protected from assholes from Cali tho, as Bellingham is finding out

[@dazza81]

Another great video, I really appreciate your work, storytelling skills, and attention to detail. Very neat touch with the Sharpie moving from the northwest to the Pacific at 2:49.

[@iceberg227]

I live in the south cascades in Oregon. I’ve lived in these mountains my whole life, when ever I leave I find myself yearning for the closed valleys of home where the mountains surround me.

[@TimyTims]

I live in the middle of the Ottawa national forest. It's good to know there's still people that care about these types of places.

[@97JLN]

Lived in Washington my whole life and never heard anyone refer to Mt Baker & Mt Rainer by their native names but I respect it

[@PrettyPrince]

Your such a talented creator, I seriously hope you get the recognition you absolutely deserve ❤

[@Jham3D]

You are a very talented filmmaker. Bless your soul. I live on the eastern side of Washington state. It’s typically much more affordable than the western side but is not nearly as beautiful. However, I can still see Rainier from 100+ miles away serving as a great reminder to go experience one of the most magical places on earth sometime soon!

[@dhruvthakur23]

absolutely world-class color grade, storytelling, shots. keep up the good work.

[@joecollins7859]

Excellent video as always. "...cannot rob the boys and girls of the future of their classroom, laboratory and spiritual inspiration". I am certain after this video I will add the Cascades to my travel itinerary for next year, and thank you for giving me the perspective to understand how fortunate I will be to be amongst these mountains, meadows and cascades when I eventually arrive.

[@jackfischer5153]

No matter how beatiful the Cascades are when seen from the road, that beauty just explodes exponentially when you hike deep into its wilderness. Try it sometime.

[@arinomaly]

i live in washington state and every day i am able to see the forests and mountains and the beauty of the world around me, I am truly happy to have spent my whole life here.

[@baldwinleatherworks]

❤ the photography of the cascade mountains! Your cinematography of the landscape and especially the mountains and forests is absolutely gorgeous.

[@VelcorHF]

Powerful message. I loved this video.

[@MorganHJackson]

I've been reading National Geographic for about a decade. The magazine has always given me a strong sense of adventure and exploring the world, things I'd never see otherwise. These videos do the same, more so than most of the actual National Geographic content does. It's like a glimpse into the past before smartphones and the internet had us feeling like we knew everything or were connected to everyone globally. They always remind me that outside is bigger than I remember.

[@lovehoneybread]

the videos you make are so unbelievibly important, thank you aidin!

[@blockchainbiker2549]

Lived in Alabama my whole life but worked up there in Everett for a year. Absolutely fell in love and have visited every year since then!

[@DansBackcountry]

I love spending time up there. Thank you for sharing this. Ever since I moved here more than a decade ago, I could never bring myself to leave it. Washington state is a true gem.

[@brandonkoch3852]

As a native Washingtonian, this is a wonderful peice.good job! Beautiful cinematography.

[@jasonrubik]

13:35, those reflections of the hikers in the lake is very ominous ! Damn great documentary format on this very important topic, Aidin !

[@sydneyandalbert]

Your videos have always been great but they have been truly excellent recently. You're really doing amazing and important work here, thank you

[@timgould2837]

I play in the Cascades almost every weekend. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome piece of art. Every place I adventure to is more breathtaking than the last and these areas should always be protected.

[@davidbonn8740]

The North Cascades is a very good place, arguably one of the best places on earth. I've had the privilege to crawl through some of the more obscure and difficult to access corners of these great mountains. If you have the time, energy, and tolerance for pain there are still wonderful places to discover and experience there.

[@07wrxtr1]

Tolerance for pain is right!!! Everyday is beast mode of + or - 3000-4000’ elevation changes

[@TheCinder24]

My daughter lives in Oregon. I fell in love with the southern Cascades and the Columbia River Gorge. We hike as much as I am able. You have increased my desire to visit more of Washington state and the northern Cascades. So much breathtaking beauty in the Pacific Northwest.

[@copiouscopium9687]

I genuinely can only hope to produce work that informs people as creatively as yours does. Thank you for continuing to do what you do.

[@michalvrbata]

Man you’ve got to be proud of this video. The message in this video, composition, the colors…Glad you’re making them.

[@wasabiginger6993]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I lived Seattle 1981-2001 and did not know about this history but was shocked by all the endless clear cutting almost everywhere.