Weekend Camping and Hiking in the Eastern Sierra | Alabama Hills | Lone Pine | Mt. Whitney

In this video I solo camp for 2 nights in the Alabama Hills area of the Eastern Sierra with the beautiful Mt. Whitney as my backdrop.
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[@williamlawrence5455]

Alabama Hills oh my God so beautiful so many movies were filmed there it's incredible resetting the just so beautiful thank you so much sweetie

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joeverastegui8399]

Another one of my favorite desert places. I've hiked that area thoroughly and have caught Rainbows in the creeks. I don't go back as often as I used to as new horizons have beckoned. Love the vid , felt like old, good times. Hiked Whitney in my younger days it really took a toll on my uncle just not enough pressure at those heights for him and he felt like his head was going to explode. One night on the summit and the Marmots got into some of the back packs and had a feast LoL .....What does hurt my soul yearly is when the wilderness is on fire. Nice vid. Cheers.

[@randythompson6175]

Thanks for sharing! Enjoying your videos. Keep them coming.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Randy Thompson thank you. I’ll definitely keep them coming!

[@BBQDad463]

Love your videos. Keep 'em coming. God bless.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@erikalesley4057]

It's so lovely to see another woman who loves walking and the great outdoors. I'm early 50s, live in England, and rarely encounter others who share my passion. X

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Erika. Nice to see some folks here from across the pond. If you make it here to the states, give me a holler. :)

[@rcz2023]

Thank You.... Awesome video! 👍

[@nitabanerjee9086]

Very beautiful& nice video.Allways I am with you.

[@BryanDeLay]

Excellent video Catherine. The firewood may not have cured long enough, so don't feel too bad. The smoke sure was dense, but made for some great shots with the sun shining through.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Bryan! I was able to cook my brat...that was the most important thing. haha

[@JustinfromAZ]

What a beauty of a place... I need to get up North!

[@naturallyadriftphotoadvent123]

To answer your question I used to cross country ski. My husband likes to snow shoe, which doesn't agree with my knees. We keep our excursions short in winter. Now a days you're more apt to catch us making snow creatures and sledding with our son like we did just yesterday! Thanks for sharing your adventure, I couldn't help but to think it looks like a whole different planet yet it is only a thousand or two miles away! That Mobus Arch sure looks interesting may have to put that hike on our "someday" list. After a recommendation from a fellow camper this year I picked up one of those Luci lights and love it! Happy trails and hope you're able to get out again soon!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Sounds like some fun in the snow Julie. The Alabama Hills reminds me of what Mars might look like. lol Lots of movies have used them as a location. Those Luci lights are the bomb! Thanks for watching.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Very nice. I'm glad you didn't decide to go up. That would of been cold and miserable,you would of missed out on family visit time and with all the smoke it wouldn't of been worthwhile. I know I want to make up at some point too but you really want ideal conditions for it to be worthwhile. I think this adventure was just right for the conditions. Great nightscape pic too! Love it!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!!! In hindsight I agree with you. I was for sure having a bad case of backpacker envy watching them all head up. As I sat around the fire that night in what were cold temps in the low lands, I knew I'd be pretty miserable up high.

[@mcspin50]

How fortunate you are to live so close to such breathtaking scenery. Minnesota is beautiful, but we don't have the mountains, except for much smaller ones along the North Shore of Lake Superior. As far as fire making, I don't know if wetness is a factor there, but I usually lay three dry split logs as the base and then add kindling on top and then two or three more split logs over that. My secret weapon is Coghlans fire sticks which I break up and light and place around the kindling to get the "party started". Thanks for taking us along.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I do feel very fortunate to be so close Lily. Not a bad playground to have. I've seen some beautiful backpacking videos from Lake Superior. Thanks for the fire trips. I definitely needed more fuel, but having a little help to get the party started would have been great, too.

[@andrewcordero9845]

Hi Catherine! With the fire, try more kindling with small split pieces of wood first to get it going. You’ll need a small hatchet axe for that. Once it’s lit, then throw bigger pieces of wood in. Good luck and be safe out there!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks for the tips! I appreciate it.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Yeah a hatchet and what she had would probably worked just fine if she could split up in 1/4's. It might a been a bit too green to burn well. Splitting it up would of gotten her by probably.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I definitely think that would have worked. I needed more fuel. I also think the wood had very hard. When I did my solo trip in the same location last year, I brought birch. I had a great fire that trip, but I also collected a lot of twigs for kindling. I should have done that this time, too.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Never thought of that. Thanks.

[@jeffamos9854]

Hi, rather then kindling I would just use a flame thrower. Works great

[@HeliJim400]

Those morning shots of the alpenglow on the Whitney range were amazing!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much. It was much more beautiful to the naked eye. I wanted to sleep in that morning, but I'm sure glad I didn't miss that.

[@againstthegrain438]

Amazing! I’ve run out of things to say, but I love what you’re doing.:-) Mike.x

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hey Mike. I appreciate your comments every time! Thanks so much!!

[@leedanielson7452]

Very nice video Cat! You are sooooooooo talented! Thanks!👍😃

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Awe...thank you so much Loran!

[@RandisAdventures]

So inspiring! I recently went solo camping but in my RV... does that count? 😊

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you. Sure, it counts!! You go girl!

[@kenturner3268]

Great video.I admire your commitment and enthusiasm. Either split your wood or bring fatwood to get the larger pieces hot and burning. Anyway keep up the great vids.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Ken and thanks for the help with the fire.

[@drugtalk101]

You need a lot more small pencil size wood until you get coals the GUI thumb size wrist size then whatever but lots of small pieces to start and remember you need air flow! 😊

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

Congrats on 6k Cat!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Jaxx! You've been with me for just about the long haul. I appreciate that so much.

[@loamtrailer805]

Mt Whitney is one of my favorite places to camp and fish, I rode my bike up the portal road last year and camped in November when the road was closed to cars, was the only one up there.....I use a military patrol sleep system/bag... you can sleep in some insane cold temps with this setup. You can backpack with it it just is a bit heavier. Better for bike packing for sure! Keep up the amazing vids!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I see people riding their bikes up. That seems so hard. lol Yes, it's always nice when you can get past the road closures and have the place to yourself. Thank you!

[@00_Ryan_00]

Thanks for the vid. I'll be out there in March. Take your family to the Whitney Portal general store and order a single pancake for 4 adults. lol. And for winter getting out, i photograph Laguna and Newport seascapes a lot.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I heard that store has great burgers. :)

[@oceandrew]

I like your vaseline/cotton ball fire starter idea maybe with a little paraffin wax mixed in. What struck me about your firewood stock is a noticeable lack of kindling. Maybe on your next car camping trip bring a hatchet or small ax to split your logs up a little to make some. It's the coals from these smaller bits the keep the larger bits alight. I love the Alabama Hills and Eastern Sierras from Cottonwood lakes to Whitney Portal especially in late autumn when there's a chill in the morn and eve... fewer folks around. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I needed more kindling/fuel for sure. I also think the wood was very hard. When I did my solo trip in the same location last year, I brought birch. I had a great fire that trip, but I also collected a lot of twigs for kindling. I should have done that this time, too.I will definitely summit Whitney next season probably utilizing the route you just mentioned. Thanks for coming along.

[@MountainFisher]

Glad to see you camping out near the High Sierra back in the Alabama Hills Catherine. The smoke is unbelievable considering the fires are not near there. Beautiful sunrise and the other views especially the frozen creek/falls, kind of hard to tell. The views of the sunrise were exceptional by the way, too bad about the smoke. Sounds like you had a fun time with your family and then got to listen to the wind rustling your tent all night. lol As for what I do during the winter I months I moved to southern New Mexico last year and I go rockhounding and bird watching and during the summer we go up into the Gila wilderness and other places, mainly to trout fish. I keep non-native species because the introduction of trout like rainbows has had a detrimental effect on the native Gila Trout. Eating trout for dinner is a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Catherine I recalled why we called them the Iron Hills, it had to do with The Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings books which were really popular in the early '70s. They reminded us of Dain, the dwarf king of the Iron Hills! Silly, but it was 1972 and we didn't have anything else to do sitting around the campfire. lol

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!! Hanging in the Alabama Hills is a great alternative when you want to feel the Sierras, but can't get into the high country. I've seen some videos on the Gila Wilderness. Looks like an awesome place. I'll have to visit.

[@BBQDad463]

When car camping, I like to bring some fatwood. Three or four pieces, plus three or four feathersticks will virtually guarantee a fire. Tinder (fatwood scrapings plus matchstick-size pieces of fatwood), small kindling (half-inch pieces of fatwood), medium kindling (one inch), large kindling (two inch), firewood.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Good call on the fire building process. I blew that on so many levels. haha.

[@Michael_Tran]

Such a beautiful area. So stoked we get to go again in a few days! What kinda camera gear do you use?

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I use a Sony RX100 III.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Catherine, it is very good to see you out on the trail once again. I always look forward to your videos. I thoroughly enjoy your photographic skills. As always, be safe out there and have fun. Perhaps one day I will have the pleasure of meeting you on the trail. 🤗

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much Ronald! Always appreciate your support.

[@liamboggs]

Trying to catch up with all your videos. hehe

[@shaunsmith3276]

Hello Catherine can I keep looking for the Lone Ranger to come showing up in one of those box canyons it might be too old of a joke for you though

[@djj4942]

MY MOM ACTUALY WAITED ON HIM. BACK IN THE DAY.

[@dirtribbonaddiction]

I am a new follower too! I love your channel. I actually found you thru Joey's vids. Your videos are beautiful! Give me a shout if you ever head eastward towards the Smokies. I live there and can give you the lowdown on them and some even better, more scenic areas around the Cumberland Mtns. Happy Trails and thanks for all the great vids! :)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi Kate! Thanks so much for subbing. I appreciate it. I will definitely let you know if I head our east. I've never hiked out there. Thank you!

[@Ithaca2000]

What would be some of safety tips? Especially camping solo.

[@gregparrott]

The Woolsey fire affected Lone Pine. But, the frozen waterfall and smokey sun beam imagery were great! Whitney, round trip, is doable in a day. But, for 1 day, this is more a 'peak bagging' goal than a 'day hike'. Round trip, the Whitney trail is 22 miles with over 6000 feet elevation gain. For peak bagging, a faster approach is via. the 'mountaineers route'. It entails scrambling up a fairly steep ravine adjacent to Iceberg lake. Did replacing the shock cord fix the Big Agnes tent pole issue?

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Greg! Do you prefer Greg or Gregory? I don't think I want to experience Whitney as a day hike. I'd like to get close and camp, summit and then maybe camp again. I haven't replaced the shock cord on my Big Agnes yet. I cut a section of the stretched piece and tied it off. It works for now, but I do need to do a better fix.

[@gregparrott]

You mentioned the prospect of a pre-dawn hike to the summit, prompting my prior comment. I agree. Hiking is much more enjoyable without a focus on sprinting to the destination, only to then focus on the return. 'Greg' is easier, (1 syllable beats 3). A benefit of living next to the eastern Sierra is that snowshoeing, skiing and occasional Winter camping are easily accessible. (but snow is late again this year)

[@bquade70]

Love I tell ya ♥️

[@travel_clicks]

We've been following this path for 10 years now. The real freedom....

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Very nicely done Catherine, I am not sure if you mentioned the date or what month you were there in this video? I am assuming fall since it was getting so cold at night. Thanks again for another really nice video!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi Mike... It was last weekend. November 9th through 11th.Thanks so much for the kind feedback and for watching.

[@UKSTAGROSCO]

Stunning !! 😃👍

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Sir!

[@LoStone1981]

Did it feel magical overnight camping? I’ve been there for a video shoot but not yet for downtime.

[@johneason6540]

Excellent video again!!! Getting very cold if running water is freezing. On 9.21.18 I submitted up and back same day. People who camped at trail camp reported 2f overnight temp back then. So overnight camping at that elevation is very difficult. Glad you were well prepared as no had fun. See on the trail. Also did you see a pair of trekking pens leaning up against the portal beams? I left mine there?

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you John. Yes...I didn't want to freeze up there. I could have handled it, but would it have been fun? Not so sure about that. lol. There were a pair of trekking poles leaning against the beams, but they belonged to one of those dudes in the shot as I walked through there I think. lol

[@scarborosasquatchstation1403]

Catherine Gregory : Hello ! Great landscape scenes , reminds one of the Star Trek episodes filmed long ago ! The camp chair looked very sturdy & comfortable , and well worth the extra weight to pack it with your gear ! Thanks for the great video , stay safe always while having fun !!! Thanks S.S.S./*Tom

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hey Tom. Yes, that chair is awesome. haha. They have used this spot for locations in lots of TV and Film, so it's possible it's been used for a Star Trek episode. lol Thanks so much!

[@cathygriffith746]

ALSO CHECK OUT VIDEOS FROM GIRL IN THE WOODS.....SHE WILL SHOW UP HOW TO BULD FIRES. SHE WILL USE A FIRE SPARKER. FIRE STICKS ARE REAL EASY. BE CAREFUL AND SAFE MY FRIEND.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I will check her out. Thank you.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

BREATHTAKING VIEWS , COLORS , COULD HEAR YOU PERFECTLY! HOPEFULLY THE FIRES GET PUT OUT! HOPE ALL WHO ARE FIGHTING THE FIRES ARE SAFE & THANKING THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE! PRAYERS FOR ALL THE ONES WHO LOST HOMES & FAMILY MEMBERS & PETS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES! ENJOYED AS ALWAYS !

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi David. Thank you! Yes...the fires have been devastating. So many homes and lives lost. I've been putting out many prayers.

[@MattCookOregon]

Great video. I appreciate all the tripod shots! I gotta do more of those... Shakey videos no good.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Matt. I actually had a couple folks accuse me of not being solo on my last solo backpacking video because "someone was behind the camera". lol They didn't even fathom the concept my camera could be on a tripod. I appreciate you watching!

[@willardwooten9582]

I might have to rethink my spring trip because of all the snow so an extra two hour drive I could go and do what you did before the smoke chased you away. If snow , I will not do the ladder on the washout going to Blue Glacier . I'm prepared for rain and mud but not snow on my first hike .

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi Willard. Wish you could send some of that snow to the Sierra. There is snow expected next week. Yes, please do not do the ladder section in the snow. It's sketchy enough without snow. Be safe!

[@bobfox6770]

I prefer hiking in the colder months..... Sumer here is way too hot and buggy....

[@mandownhc]

We’re you dispersed camping? I’m going in a couple weeks to Alabama hills and not 100% sure if I can set up and then go for a hike with camp set up and unattended

[@happyhiker6937]

Did I hear her correctly concerning a ban on camp fires. That ban helps all who use the land. Looks like no vegetation around so I can not understand the "no camp fire" rule.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Yes...there was a ban from July through November 11th 2018, but lucky for be they lifted it on the 9th. :)

[@williampalmquist6710]

Hi,Catherine. Pat and I have camped in this area for 47 years and we never tire of it. You have done a beautiful job of presenting it! We watched it a while ago on the TV,but I needed to go on my computer for the comments-and to SUBSCRIBE! SO EASY! AS IS BECOMING A PATREON-For less than a Starbucks Frappuccino followers can help such a worthwhile endeavor. Be Safe!

[@jasonsoutthere7733]

I ordered one of those chairs a few weeks ago,,,an off-brand from Amazon, thinking "ah what the heck ". I thought I might regret it by taking it out on a weekend hike but did anyway. It actually wasn't too bad. I clipped it to the outside of my pack instead of placing it inside. Only slight issue I had was getting that sketchy feeling that it would break as soon as I sat down and got comfortable and would be out thirty bucks or so. It held out fine for a cheapie and didn't weigh me down much. Thanks for another wonderful video 😃

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I'm sure yours is just as good as the REI chair. It is nice to have a comfortable place to sit. Thanks for watching my video.

[@trakyboy5128]

Hi ya Cat I really love bag liners. Not only for the obvious xtra warmth, but also bcuz it does a great job of keeping sweat n dirt from the bag and so less washings 4 the bag an that adds life to the bag. Plus, if it's to warm I can sleep in the liner and open my bag like a blanket. So ur?was " what do we do for winter outdoorong? " Here in the s.west it's more desert stuff as you do. Winter's we wrk our way up the mnts. My wife doesn't backpack so we take the trailer out. Backpacking is mostly solo, well not quite cuz my 4 legged buddy Traky goes w me he has his own pack. either way it's good times and sleepy daydreams by the fire 🔥. Happy trails to you. Glad you can have family times outdoor also 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Beautiful place. Nice photography. Call me a lone wolf but I can't see sharing this place. I would want to experience such a place by myself. Get up when I want. Walk as long as I want. Stop when I want. The truth is I will never see this place or do the things I dream of doing but through your eyes I can. Thank you. New subscriber from Italia here.

[@joyces3550]

Fabulous camera work in that amazingly beautiful place. Peaceful video production! Thanks for taking us along.

[@williamlawrence5455]

Now you know I'm devoted to your Channel right it's 3:30 in the morning Sunday Zamboanga Philippines love watching you I took your advice and got out Southern California is nice but

[@texashikeaholicsadventures5651]

Winter is one of our favorite times to backpack. The summers are the challenging season for us with temps around 100 to 110 and heat index even higher with about 95 to 100 % humidity. Beautiful video as usual! Thanks for sharing!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi Guys! I would imagine you take full advantage of winter in Texas. Thank you! I always enjoy your adventures, as well.

[@ramlila2419]

Your voice is calm and relaxing

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Ram lila thank you.

[@williamlawrence5455]

when I get back I'm going to have to see about helping you out a little bit surprised I can still I watch your channel from here who would believe you to be is world wide

[@williamlawrence5455]

My talk-to-text is screwed 1:30 in the morning Zamboanga Philippines or maybe who cares

[@flyakadventures8946]

As always Cat, love your backcountry videos. The Sierra's are beautiful during any season. To answer your question, "What do your subscribers do in the backcountry during the winter season?" I will do some winter backpacking but it requires much more planning to stay warm. Also, love exploring frozen waterfalls, snowshoeing, and snow skiing. Happy Trails and Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you and thanks for answering my question. I'd love to winter backpack. I know I said I'm not one for frigid temps, but with the right gear, I think it would be a great experience. You can also build shelters out of snow and stay warm inside. That'd be pretty cool. I love to snowshoe. I'm looking forward to doing some of that this winter.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

I like your hat. What is the material? Felt? How comfortable is that hat during the heat of the day? Thanks

[@kenyaecho]

I’m curious what people take for self defense in case of a mountain Lion, mama bear or scary stranger?

[@earlviney5212]

Climbed whitney twice tallest peak in the continental US 14505 ft.

[@NuclearNoMore]

To answer your question about winter activities, I like cross-country skiing.

[@warrenwall7095]

Great job best video's on net, Im having asthma problems with all this smoke, staying in Ill watch you

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much! Be safe with the smoke. These fires are devastating.

[@fucknose9]

i will be going out for a 2 day camp, i will be camping either in the Brecon Beacons or along the coast in the UK, I use an carinthia defence 4 bag coupled with an exped UL 7, my tent is a snugpack scorpion for winter camping, nice and toasty set up, fab video and subbed ya ATB Kaizer

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Sounds like you're set for a great trip! Enjoy!! Thanks so much for subbing. I appreciate it.

[@kensharp2453]

As usual your camera work is amazing. You have an eye for outdoor scenes that are very pretty and great to look at. Add that to your narration and you have a very nice video that certainly keeps me entertained. Keep em coming.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Ken. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@JonHarting]

I still need to camp in the Alabama Hills. I usually abide by the rule everyone gets one "luxury" item when backpacking light and that chair is mine! 😎

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Jon Harting hahaa. It’s pretty awesome.

[@thomasdroher3890]

Thank you for a wonderful video to watch. Love the Sierra mountains.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you for watching Thomas. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Hey Girl,,looks like a great area for a short getaway...............always love your camera work..the images are awesome !! ..Too bad that campfire was such a struggle..maybe have better luck with local ground wood,naturally dried ,just have to pick up along the way....I'm not getting out much lately so it sure is nice to tag along with you........as always ...........Stay Safe and God Bless............

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Nice to see you Rockytop! I always enjoy having you along. I didn't use enough fuel for that fire and also the wood was too hard. Ah well, at least I cooked my brat! lol Thank you!

[@caseybourne4115]

Great pictures and video. Keep on Smiling!!

[@miketaylor6700]

Hey Cat... just a quick heads up. My wife and I went camping last weekend and an unexpected snow blew in.. we reached for our stash of pocket/hand warmers... and they were out of date!!! They only barely warmed for 10min.. so be sure to either use them or lose them!!! Just sayin’!! Happy trails!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi Mike! Thanks for the heads up. I actually found that out the hard way, too. lol I can't remember what trip is was on. Good for folks to read that here so they know, too. Thank you! Happy Trails.

[@speshul7525]

Just watch a 2 year-old video. You look great and not aging

[@bernie5206]

love your posts was just up there a week ago freakin awesome,,,thank you for sharing look forward to crossing paths one day....happy adventures for camp beetles!!!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much. I agree. It's freakin' awesome! :)

[@maxncathy44]

Great skill and camera quality..you would be fun to hang out and hike with. Blessings, Sandalwood..AT annual hiker..Canadian

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Max.

[@margaretcox4290]

I prefer backpacking in the colder month here in the southeast . When the Blue Ridge parkway is closed you can hike in....we have lots of good areas to hike here and camp all year long. You just have to adjust your equipment. Coldest I have ever camped in was 18 degrees .

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi Margaret. I like that you don't let a little winter and cold weather stop you! That's awesome.

[@ingridpettersson5661]

Hi Catherine! Very beautiful and nice video😊👍

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Ingrid! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@joseantonio4416]

Princesa deixa falar vejo voce nesse lugar gosto muito de uma musica falar sweet home alabama menina agora voce me deixo mas apaixonado mesmo menina beijos

[@coocookachoo2806]

You have a real eye for capturing the beauty of nature, thanks for sharing. Good shot with the sleeping bag liner, nothing but net. ;) When I want to spoil myself I take the hot tent out for winter camping I dusted it off it out a couple weeks ago it was - 20 C and I had it up to a balmy25 C inside the tent at one point.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much. I should have tried a free throw into the tent. lol I'd absolutely love to winter camp in a hot tent. That would be awesome.

[@prwoolrich]

Dear Cath, let me say first of all say how sorry we are for the people who lost their lives and homes during the recent wild fires. To witness the effects must sadden you as we know much you love the Sierras. We are so pleased you found a great camping spot, did the smoke still hang around when it was so windy ? You have a great set up now and we look forward to seeing more of your adventures ATB Paul & Christie

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi there! Thank you for your thoughts. I have several friends who's homes burned to the ground in the Woolsey fire in Malibu. It's tragic. So many lives lost too between that fire and the Camp fire. The smoke did blow out of there with the wind. Thanks so much!

[@raymondgarcia4840]

Your a babe, take me with you on a trip 😍

[@PerfDayToday]

Winter in Pac NW, lift served ski, backcountry ski and hike in the coast range. Will be riding my new gravel bike too! Great video! Thxs

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Sounds like you have some great plans for winter. Thanks for answering my question. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you!

[@ajadrew]

Stunning views as always! Re your coffee chat, I'm in our woods (Essex, England) that were first documented 10,000 years ago. They cover 100's of acres though farmland has encroached as you'd expect. They're full of wildlife & I'm in my element..;-))

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Andrew. I need to go back and visit England.

[@ajadrew]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures And I need to revisit America..;-))

[@gingerbread6614]

Just following along. Thank you.

[@patrickjobling8676]

Fabbo as always cat ..and to think .. this is all yours .. dunn worry aboot tourists point em in another direction .. 🤣😂😁

[@raiderrichard7291]

🤔🤣

[@WaywardWaggs]

Amazing. The views there are crazy!

[@aceyorba]

Hi Cat I remember when you had 500 Subscribers, Keep posting the great videos.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

aceyorba thank you for your long time loyalty and support! I so appreciate it!

[@williammcelleney1060]

LOL Hey Katherine, does your family think you're crazy ???

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

No. They’re very supportive. I think they wish they could be doing it too. lol

[@utahsteveoutdoors]

Once again, I have to compliment you on your amazing taste in color :) I really enjoyed this video. I wasn't able to get out as much this year due to life drama that seems to be coming to an end, but it's always fun to go along with you and see the world through your lens. Thank you and keep up the amazing work. Here's to a bazillion more subscribers. You deserve it!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much Steve! Sorry about what you've been going through, but glad to hear it's coming to and end. I'm looking forward to you getting back on The Tube!

[@AnandaSen01]

What an amazing life. You mention 4 hours drive. 4 hours drive from where?

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi There. I live in Orange County, CA. It's in Southern California.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Awesome Catherine! The smoke in the mountains made for a sick "milky" effect!!!! Love it! Question, do you use any filters on your lenses? Video/Stills?

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Restless One! I don't use any filters when I film because the Sony RX100 has this fixed pop out zoom lens that will not take filters. I'm ready to upgrade because of some of it's limitations. I got a good couple years out of it. On my stills...the shots I take with my DSLR I do occasionally use filters. The still image at the end of this video of Mt. Whitney up close, I used a polarizing filter. Hope that helps.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Got it! That Sony does produce an image that is pretty impressive though... assuming you are not doing anything in edit... it's very crisp yet creamy video...if that makes sense...LOL! I've been dabbling with a variable stop ND Filter on my lenses... I have a polarizing filter too but a cheap one... You just need to start up a film school and share your secrets....😂

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I do edit all my stills in Light Room. I shoot RAW files, so straight out of the camera they lack life. They do need processing. Maybe I’ll do some sort of photo series one of these days. Love the depth of field you get with that lens you shoot with. You also have a unique look with higher exposure and saturation. I like it. It sets you apart and fits your fun style of video making. Happy Thanksgiving!!! What’s on the menu? Spam and Spagettios? lol 😂

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Think the Spam will be off the menu for awhile! 🤣.... you should do a photo how-to series... that would be amazing!!! You really have an artistic eye for photos... hard to teach that but a fundamentals video would totally be helpfull!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!!

[@Mehmet-hn9fw]

nature is more beautiful with you

[@erikalesley4057]

What is it about the great outdoors that you like the most? What got you into walking and exploring? Erika

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

What I like most is the peace, solitude and just being one with nature. What got me into hiking is I found out about the Pacific Crest Trail and wanted to hike that from Mexico to Canada. Now, I think I'd prefer just to do sections of it and explore many different areas.

[@rcz2023]

Great video....Thank You

[@llama.whisperer]

Catherine, what type of Patagonia jackets were you wearing in your video?

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi There. They are both the Down Sweater jackets.

[@randysmith6493]

Fire starter in center, sticks thickness of size of pencils to a little larger formed in a TP shape around fire starter. Then out side of that still in a TP shape sticks thickness or quarters. Then light the starter. Graduate in two minutes to sticks thickness of silver dollars, then you can put one of your large wood pieces on. You use large pieces of wood to help build a coal ember base and you use thinner sticks to help bring up the temperature up as if to regulate the fire fuel source. You need three things for fire, oxygen, heat, and fuel. Your camper fire that failed you was because you had fuel, and oxygen but you lacked heat. Add thinner sticks to the fire brings up the heat. Congratulations, you now know fire science, it’s just a matter of providing these three elements in a favorable measure to get the fire you want. Coals are lower temperature - good for cooking, but when your cold you add thinner sticks to bring up the heat. Note. Thin sticks burn fast, so Bring enough wood to that you can keep the fire as long as you desire. As mentioned below, a small hatchet will help make the kindling you need for heat. I like the yearly morning light on those rocks, for photos, nice. If you didn’t get the tent poles fixed yet, REI I think can do that. Yes, it’s hard to do by getting going early, but you probably should climb Whitney. Have fun with fire 🔥. PS: when chopping the kindling you might find this hard at first. Make sure you have solid rock under the big piece of wood you are trying to split, soft ground works against you. A dull hatchet is bad and more dangerous than sharp one. The wood I think you are working with is split wood in bundles bought at stores. Rest the block on a flat rock, rest the hatchet on the block so sharp blade is going down running with the grain. If you are using. Hatchet the back end is flat. You can use a hammer or a large rock on the back side of the hatchet to help you drive the hatchet into the wood block. This is safer than trying to hold the block up right with you hand and then trying to swing the hatchet to hit the right spot on the block for the size kindling you wanted. So start with a hammer on the back side of the hatchet. It’s all a little squirrely, take your time. Before long, kids in grade school will sing songs in you name as a pioneering woodswomen. Like Jeremiah Johnson if you know who he is. Rent the movie, Robert Redford. Peace

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hey Randy! Thanks so much for the very detailed tutorial. I really appreciate it. I needed more fuel, for sure. I also think the wood was very hard. When I did my solo trip in the same location last year, I brought birch. I had a great fire that trip, but I also collected a lot of twigs for kindling. I should have done that tis time, too. But...I will refer back to this before my next trip. Thank you again! I will be a pro in no time. :)

[@davidd337]

Thanks for sharing your adventures Catherine, nicely done.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you David!

[@sonofamountain2862]

Another amazing video,I love going to Alabama hills it’s one of my favorites. Coffee ,nectar of the gods!! I say that literally every time I drink it! During the winter months I head up to the mammoth hot springs and from there I usually stay at either Alabama hills or trona pinnacles. Thank you for taking us along on another relaxing and beautiful adventure!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much. Coffee “is” the nectar of the gods!! Haha :)

[@richardtorres6261]

Thank you for a great video. I will subscribe to your channel.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

richard torres Thanks so much for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@enjoy1947]

we got snow here, and I'm excited to use the cross country ski trails. :)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Awesome! Where are you located?

[@enjoy1947]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures WI, the homestate of John Muir.

[@easydoesit1962]

Hi Catherine...Great video. I have a question: It looks like you leave your camp setup while you went walking around the Alabama Hills and hiking up towards Mt. Whitney . Do you get nervous of the thought of people stealing your stuff especially if its left unattended?

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi Jody. Thank you. I wasn't worried about it actually. Maybe I should have been. lol Thankfully, it was all still there upon my return. I did have all my camera gear with me.

[@easydoesit1962]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures I appreciate you taking the time to reply and I really enjoy your videos. 😊

[@MikeOfca]

Another very enjoyable video, always nice music choices too! My thoughts and prayers to those affected by the fires.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Mike. The fire victims can for sure use our prayers.

[@sbgroen]

You caught some gorgeous colors with the sunrise shots of Whitney on Day 2!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

That sunrise was beautiful. Thank you.