Winter Wonderland in the San Jacinto Wilderness in 4K | Snowshoeing | Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I am back on the road! This is just a quick one. I will be heading out on a backpacking trip this week and have more adventure planned next month. I used music in this video because there was a lot of wind noise the mic picked up. Also...it’s tough shooting in the snow! Everything takes longer. lol Most of the trail can be done without snowshoes, however there were pockets of deep snow where they were useful. It was easier just to leave them on. The higher we got, the deeper the snow was. Anyways, it was an awesome day in a winter wonderland! Happy New Year Everyone!!! ❤️

[@harrykays8193]

Are you going to avoid the snow or just find easier places to visit with snow ?

[@jjwolf1529]

Music is a nice touch. Great job Cat. Happy New Years!

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

What a great little vid Cat...music added a nice touch once in a while...nice to get some snowshoeing practice in...nice to see you gals out...."keep on keepin on" !!! Stay safe out there Cat !!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

@@harrykays8193 for the most part, I'm going to avoid it. There may be some on the ground on this next backpack I'm about to do. In general, I'd rather hike on dirt.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

@@jjwolf1529 Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@basecampchris]

Love snowshoeing...nice trip!

[@johnpinckney4979]

Just the thing to watch on Labor Day weekend! God Bless and protect you, Cat!

[@defcoord]

Awesome! You caught it all in the video... Beautiful contrast of snow, evergreens, and blue sky... The fine snow blowing off the limbs was a great effect also. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Coach! It was a lot of fun. Happy New Year!! Look forward to hiking with you in the new year!

[@dlwoodikf]

Pure calm, peace and bliss! Beautiful!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@johnganshow5536]

Very Beautiful, fantastic companions & photography!!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you John!

[@williampalmquist6710]

Just what I needed after a very stressful month. We know the area well as we have camped on the other side at Hurkey Creek since the '70's. Beautiful scenery and music! Reminds me a lot of the Sierras. Have a very happy and safe new year.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad it could soothe you in some way Todd. Hope things start being less stressful. Happy New Year!

[@leedanielson7452]

Cat! That was sooooo pretty! Love the beauty of snow, but really don’t care to be in it lol..So happy to see you put out a video this week really wasn’t expecting it! Wishing you and your loved ones AND all your fans a HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥰👍👌🎉❄️💨⛄️🥂🍷🍹🥃🥤☕️🥡🍤🍣🍕

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad I surprised you with this one! Snow is much more difficult to traverse in for sure. I prefer dirt myself. :) Happy NewYear Loran! Thank you for your support. It means a lot.

[@leedanielson7452]

😊

[@theslowwalker]

Thank you for the wonderful videos. Although I lived a while in snow country (Provo) I regret never camping, hiking, or backpacking while there. Now at home, although the temperatures have plummeted into the lower 70's this winter, there's no snow to be seen. Aloha, and Happy New Year!

[@gerardogonzalezrodriguez228]

beautiful place beautiful music in short beautiful and unique country God bless North America

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@richardmyracle6198]

I am glad you could play in the Southern Cal snow. Who would have thought you could sled in Palmdale. I was in the city of Orange for the holidays and the mountains looked wonderful.

[@LuckyLarry]

Music perfectly paired with the scenery! Love it..Happy New Year!!!!

[@jonthebru]

You're in really good shape, a hike like that should be no problem. You gotta love snow in sunshine! Statistically only a small percentage of people go very far from the parking lot.

[@johneason6540]

Snow day! Fun day! Looked great! Thanks

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Catherine, thank you for sharing another fine video. It is always a pleasant treat to see your video masterpieces. Always, Catherine, the best of good things to you Dear. Take good care of yourself out there on the trail. 🤗

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Ronald! Happy New Year!

[@trippingtommy3691]

How fun, I haven't been up there since I was a teenager. We used to start in idyllwild, go up to the saddle and over to the tram. Go down the hill and hitchhike back to idyllwild. Fun day trip for crazy kids. Thanks for another quality video.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Awesome!

[@coniferousforests8030]

those pine trees are majestic.

[@LukesHomeTube]

Beautiful video as always! I was there around the same time. But just after Thanksgiving. The postholing was crazy then. Right after fresh snow. Plus you all had the right idea bringing snow shoes. Keep the amazing videos coming 👍

[@elsajohnson6663]

Beautiful. Getting away from the crowds, most important!!!!

[@paulleverenz3396]

My wife and I took that tram up there a few years ago for my birthday. The tram operates a restaurant up at the top where I had a really good hamburger/fries meal. While you were up there, I was on the other western side at home in Idyllwild shoveling two feet of snow off our driveway, so I know what you were tromping around in up there with much deeper snow. Stay healthy and safe.

[@mikeferrannini712]

Brrrrrrrrr......Britzky!!!!!! Coffee.....fireplace....more coffee...splash of brandy in the coffee lol I shoveled snow in Tahoe many times for 9 hours or more on just coffee and a few shots of bourbon occasionally to keep me warmer....actually loved doing it and it was a winter wonderland like your hike here....the snow mist coming off the trees is just beautiful. Happy New Year!!!!!! .

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Happy New Year Mike!

[@mikeferrannini712]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures ......you need a small winter flask full of brandy or bourbon lol. Nice to take a little sip out there in the snow....it will warm you up immediately lol

[@3smoke]

I saved this for my 4K big screen. Loved the close up shot of the Pine Tree branches. I could see every detail like I was standing there.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Oh so beautiful!! Really, really awesome. Thank you for sharing. Blessings

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Betty Jo! Happy New Year!

[@ManWander]

i had NO idea southern california looked like that this time of year!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

In the mountains yes! We have ski resorts on several local mountains. You can surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon.

[@beeamerica5024]

Nice little walk in the woods and so beautiful to haven't seen that much snow in a long time thank you

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you for watching!

[@steveduffy5784]

How nice. I'm an avid snowshoer and I'd recommend some ski poles, for better stability and balance. One of my favorite spots, here in Oregon, for snowshoeing, is the rim of Crater Lake. Check temps before going as it can get really cold up there. Yosemite, in winter is pretty cool too, (and less crowded) for snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or ice skating. Lake Tahoe's desolation wilderness is another fine spot, for snowshoeing, or the tram up to the Tahoe Rim Trail Enjoy whatever winter wonderland you're in! Happy New Year!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much for the recommendations! I’ve been wanting to get up to Crater Lake.

[@BBQDad463]

At 3:58, a truly beautiful shot. Looks like you had a great time on a great dayhike. The hat gets cuter all the time.💛☺💛 Thanks for sharing this video.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you. That’s my favorite shot of the video.

[@ES-ge7bb]

I envy you living in the southwest. So much gorgeous natural splendor out there. Love from Canada

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Canada is pretty awesome too!

[@markshelby2141]

Hi Catherine. I'm a new subscriber. I've been watching your videos for about a month now. I've been up there but from the other side from Idyllwild. Hiking up the devils slide trail. It's so beautiful up there. John Muir actually said it is as beautiful as the Sierras. He called it the Sierras of Southern California. Keep going! ....Wheeee!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Very cool. It didn’t know Muir has said that.

[@johnwilliams640]

Catherine I am so jealous right now I am in about 78 degrees in New Orleans I could cry. Beautiful video and beautiful you Catherine. Happy New Year pretty lady. 🌷

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Happy New Year John!

[@mikelowrie4641]

Happy new year 🎉🎉 Katherine thank you for the video

[@tysadventures1]

Awesome video!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@freddonelson5505]

Loved hiking and packing in winter. No bugs!!😊😊 Looking forward to the next one!!

[@rickybreaux2607]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@warrenwall7095]

30yrs ago I was caught in a white out blizzard up there,enjoying cross-country skiing it was a little unnerving to say the least, gorgeous country.

[@TerryX2Explore]

Snow does add a certain mystical beauty to the woods! A beautiful video as always! Happy New Year to you Catherine!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@rodscherich9973]

Beautiful hike...love the photography again!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@abbydiamond2622]

Magical! Happy trails in the new year!

[@Carma_1]

Awesome video Catherine! Gorgeous scenery! It's been many years since I rode the tram..😁 Thanks for sharing your day in our local mountains! 🙏☕☕☕😉👋

[@backcountryagenda5507]

great video. wish i was there. That snow looks so packed where you are walking that you probably could have gotten away with micro spikes

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

We could have for sure for most of the trail. Thank you.

[@neal1266]

Just discovered your channel....new subscriber fron san francisco bay area....luv the vids.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Neal! And thanks for subscribing. Welcome!

[@dkpeters]

Absolutely beautiful scenery!

[@38below39]

I never knew you got that much snow there its beautiful Nice hike thanks

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

We do get snow, but it’s seems heavier this year and coming down much lower in elevation.

[@williamhager1872]

Excellent Video! Thank you.

[@sandrachaidez4303]

Plain beautiful, thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

[@dondenis1500]

Happy New Year Catherine, hope you can get out on the trail and enjoy many miles.

[@dianeclarke2618]

A wonderful and unexpected winter treat! You look perfectly comfortable out in the wilderness snow! :)

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Diane.

[@nicpat28]

I have hiked up there a couple times in the summer but this makes me want to head up to snowshoe. Great video! The tram ride is fun also. Happy New Year...looking forward to seeing your 2020 adventures!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@joharmon2148]

OH MY how very beautiful!. It was making me wish I could be in some snow and then I opened the door to let the dog out and nope we are at 28 degrees here. But what a glorious hike you ladies had. Thanks for bringing me along. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Happy New Year Jo!

[@monicarandeen8698]

Beautiful! We were just in Anza Borrego and thinking about the tram ride up there. It's on my list!

[@rimonagale1625]

Beautiful! In my past I have done a lot of snowshoeing in Washington state. I loved it.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! Happy New Year Rimona!

[@inkjob12]

So Beautiful....Ive never tried snowshoeing but this makes me want to try it. I have to try those Wild Zora bars...right now Im into Bacon Jerky...so yummy. Cat....I want to wish you a VERY happy New Year and to thank you for your Christmas gifts you gave to me and All your followers...your trip videos. Following you on your adventures has been so good. SO....hoping that your 2020 adventures are all that you want and wish for. Happy Trails to you and again...HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I still love my bacon jerky lol. Thank you Randy. Happy New Year!!

[@Imsierrabound]

Beautiful videography and lovely weather for a hike in the snow. I imagine your group is a little sore as snowshoeing tends to use different muscles than those used for hiking..

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Yes! It was a workout. lol Thank you!

[@thomascrew8268]

Big Bend National Park is a great winter backpacking destination. The South Rim of the Chisos is a classic and there is even a hot springs to soak in when the hike is over.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you for the recommendation.

[@thomascrew8268]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures If you head that way also consider a stop at Guadalupe National Park. Almost no one goes there, especially off season. There are some great day hikes and one nighter options. McKittrick Canyon is a day use only area and magnificent. As for Big Bend the NPS closes part of the South Rim of the Chisos beginning Feb 1 for falcon nesting. You can still do a great rim hike, after the closure, but you'll miss about half of it. The down side is you have to haul all your water. I like the three day two night option with a side trip up Emory Peak, but if you go you have to spend a night on the rim itself. I've done this hike four times in the winter and only seen snow once and it was just a dusting.

[@Alex_Ochoa]

Awesome video ! I went up right before New year's as well and it was crazy crowded ,but worth the wait !

[@michellegeron2023]

Happy New Year Catherine! Safe travels and happy hiking in 2020! You’re videos are inspiring and have challenged me to put aside my doubts and make 2020 the year of travel and exploration. 😁

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Awe! Thanks Michelle! Happy New Year!

[@klouism1]

: Nice winter wonderland. A bit cold for me. I look for warmer weather for winter. Thanks for the video.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I won’t be spending a lot of time in the snow. lol. I prefer dirt. :) Happy New Year!

[@thathikingguy]

I’d love to try snowshoeing. We never get enough here to do it. I love camping and hiking in the snow it’s challenging but always beautiful. Great video Cat.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Chris! Everything is definitely more challenging in the snow. Happy New Year!

[@harrykays8193]

Beautiful Can't wait to ride that tram

[@57koop]

Don’t apologize for your music your videos have some of the best music !

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you.

[@jwrappuhn71]

Good vid Catherine, looked like some good exercise and fresh air.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@marianfrances4959]

Ahhh...the beauty of winter! Snow is such a blessing. Nice to see southern California get some. Thanks for sharing...and happy New Year...gotta love the numbers - 2020! 😉🌲

[@kristeyh2761]

Happy new year! Welcome to my neck of the woods. I hope you were able to visit Idyllwild also now that the HWY is open.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I didn’t visit Idyllwild on this trip, but I have been there several times. I love Idyllwild! Happy New Year!

[@geotanman]

Great job Catherine! If you haven't made it to Algonquin Park in Ontario Canada in the Fall that would be an amazing video. The colors are spectacular and mixed with lakes and granite rock it's amazing!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Sounds great to me!

[@randolphsloan2263]

I like to see the tall trees Thank you !

[@robertdevost2164]

I'm visiting in mid-December and curious what to expect in terms of snow/cold. Thanks for the vid!

[@hikewithmike4673]

beautiful trail and landscape

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

For sure Mike. Happy New Year!

[@IslandFilmMaker]

A perfect Day!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

😀

[@jim5549]

That was my birthday! I try to surf on my birthday but with all the rain leading up to it I'm still waiting for the water to clear up (they recommend 72 hours after heavy rain). As kids we hiked that area (summers) many times long before there was a tram. Some adventurous soles alpine ski from the peak but you really have to know how to end up where you need to be at the end! Thank you for sharing your trip!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hope you can get some waves soon. Happy New Year!

[@lustraveller717]

How beautiful! I will definitely check out your brand spanking new website.😁 Safe travels.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! I appreciate that.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Simply beautiful

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Happy Happy New Year Mike!

[@CallumTash]

These Winter shots are incredible :D!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@StereoSpace]

Beautiful area. Looked a great day for a hike. I'm jealous. :-)

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Hope 2020 brings you tons of new adventures, health and subscribers! I’ve personally been to this location (during winter and summer) and it’s definitely beautiful! Thanks for another great video.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Miguel. I hope all is well. Happy New Year!

[@karlkaiser7803]

Very nice,looks peaceful! Have a Happy new year😊

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Happy New Year!

[@bashajohnny3711]

Happy New Year Cat. Thank you for the short video.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Happy New Year Johnny! Thanks for your support. It means a lot!

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

Great video! Despite the fact I hate cold weather, this actually looked fun! 😊👍🏽

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I’m not a big fan of cold either, but it’s a necessary evil if you want to get outside in the winter. ☺️

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

Catherine Gregory Indeed! It looked so pretty & peaceful too

[@angelabennett2941]

Looks like fun. Happy New Year!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Happy New Year Angela!!

[@sagehiker]

When I saw the pack on you and Christine, I thought oh great, Catherine is going to do some winter snow camping. But no, I am sure that will come later in your journey. My one-time Wyoming hiking and I used to joke that it would be cheaper for us to go to Cali or Utah for winter hiking than gear up for Wyoming or Montana.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I’m heading out in a backpack tomorrow and there may still be a bit of snow on the ground. :)

[@buffett2010]

Happy New Year 🎊🎈🎆

[@nomad_unknown]

Fun day! See you soon (hopefully sans snow) 😉

[@mojavelight]

Oh, dang it! Just missed you ladies. I have a seasonal pass up there and love the snowshoeing (or beating the summer heat). What a great day up there, eh? Happy New Year, Cat. Looking forward to your 2020 adventures.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Happy New Year Diana!

[@normramirez7354]

Love it up there! You need to try Isabella/ Kern area, hardly any crowds and it’s beautiful here right now....lots of trails!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Norm. I assume you have snow there now?

[@normramirez7354]

Catherine Gregory not where my home is(south lake) but up in green horn there is...it’s about 20min from my home....you otta check out the area

[@petekeener8943]

Beautiful hike! I wish you'd posted a site for that snack you had as would like to have taken a look at them.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! I will add the link. Here it is: wildzora.com

[@robertalynch5433]

Thanks Catherine. I am enjoying Balboa Park in San Diego on my way to one of the Caravans with HOWA. Next year I am going to pack my snowshoes.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi Roberta. What is HOWA?

[@robertalynch5433]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures it is Homes on Wheels Alliance. Started by Bob Wells.

[@robertalynch5433]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures you can find a group through Meetup.

[@robertalynch5433]

Sorry I was driving. Yes, you can find a group through Meetup. Tomorrow I will catch up to the Agave group at the American Girl Mine just outside of Yuma. Hope to see you there.

[@borrdellingr9209]

That hike looked amazing! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

To you as well Borr! Thank you.

[@yosam5184]

Whoa, thanks for sharing such a beautiful hike!!!

[@donfilkins298]

Great hike!

[@zmarko]

So jealous of the snow you've gotten this year already.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

It’s been dumping!

[@tammystringer4044]

Beautiful. Happy New Year!

[@johnclements6614]

Never heard of an aerial tramway before. Here in the UK we call them cable cars. Now if someone asks for directions to the aerial tramway I will be able to direct them to the cable car! It can be strange when different words are used to describe the same thing. We know that when someone from the US asks "do you like my new pants" that they are referring to their trousers rather than underwear because of TV. There was a funny story on the radio about a person who had a US guest who asked to use the bathroom. They were directed to a room with a bath and hand basin in. Being too embarrassed to go back and ask for the toilet they attempted to use the basin. Unfortunately they were not tall enough, put too much weight on the basin, ripped it off the wall and knocked themselves out. Hope you had a good Christmas with your family and have a merry new year.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

😂😂😂😂 Great story! Thankfully, I know that proper translation for bathroom while in the UK. lol

[@johng.4959]

Beautiful. I'm going to have to watch this again when it's a 110 degrees in Phoenix this summer. 🤪

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

🤣😂🤣

[@deanom1583]

Love your videos

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@jesusgonzalez84]

OH MY Goodness, Just viewed your website page where you sell photographs... Catherine, they are beyond A W E S O M E ! Just A W E S O M E !

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Jesus!! 😀😀

[@jerrypeevey]

I have been looking for a place to try some more miles on my Hok skis. That looks perfect. Ski is kind of misleading it's actually a cross between ski and snow shoe. They work going up hill well but I would have to stay of the beaten path. To narrow looks like. Nice vid love the local.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I saw a couple guys cross country skiing finding their own path. Pretty cool. Thank you!

[@gabestorm7150]

Amazing! Catherine you are incredible,! How can you jump so quick from a hiking project to another so far from each other? I know you drive your RV, what is the strategy? Keep up the great work!!!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

It wasn’t that quick this time. I was home for over a month since my last hiking video in Bryce Canyon. It felt great to be out again. I just go where I feel the road is leading me. :) Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Very nice there 👍

[@RuralOverlandingStudio]

Thank so you time.

[@billmitchell7731]

Sure is some beautiful country. But it also looks cold😃😃 Have a safe and happy new year Catherine. See you in 2020👍👍🇺🇸

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@billmitchell7731]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures ☺👍👍👍❤

[@ChrisOutdoors137]

Love it ❄🤠 👣🌲 You rock!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you!!