Running on Orcas Island

[@SeeChadRun]

Wow! That transition from Google Earth to the lake front view was slick! Truly a beautiful area!

[@wplate]

Thanks Chad! It's fun when I can get real life and Google Earth to align, at least enough. I need to get back to this place and run more of the trails. I *should* just run the 100 I was volunteering at, but the race intimidates me.

[@braxtonperry1981]

Always Live the Dream 👍😎🥇

[@johngardner1898]

I so love those Orcas Island trails!

[@wplate]

It is a beautiful place!

[@snowboardbrigade3348]

I got to live on Orcas Island for a year in 2012. Such a neat experience!

[@wplate]

Must have been amazing to live on island! I’ve only visited a handful of times.

[@joeyhuer01]

I knew about Orcas Island because of a swim run i wanted to do there. Then i discovered this company who does these fast packing trips there and is also somewhere near there, but on the canada side. I didn't know they had a 100-mile race, and now that im into ultra, this is what i think I'll do! Great views, Wes!

[@wplate]

The Orcas Island 100 is a toughie! the company behind is awesome and responsible for some of the most popular races in the Pacific Northwest. www.rainshadowrunning.com

[@slimjay1519]

Thanks Wes!

[@wplate]

Thanks for watching!

[@OnwardAndAwkward]

I went to summer camp on Orcas (West Sound) in the late 90's. Truly is an amazing place.

[@wplate]

There's a special energy on the island!

[@matteoberra2599]

Nice job! And a very beautiful Place to run! 👏👏

[@wplate]

I look forward to returning and running more.

[@matteoberra2599]

@@wplate yeah, Great choice!! 🤟💪

[@davidhayward1261]

Lovely scenery Wes. Great filming. Wel done hope you are well 👍🏃🏻‍♂️🌲💪🙏

[@wplate]

Thanks for watching, David, I was thrilled by how beautiful that trail was.

[@Dan-vt9vk]

What beautiful scenery! Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Wes!

[@wplate]

Thanks for coming along Dan!

[@andycloud1]

I'm editing a video of a race I did 1.5 years ago today. I don't know how you put these out so fast, lol. That's the most impressive part.

[@wplate]

This one was relatively simple and went together quick. They’re not all so fast to finish. I used to edit professionally, a job I sometimes miss, and this channel gives me a chance to keep the creativity alive and my editing skills ok.

[@bomeenicholson8281]

I was sweeping the course and you passed by us with a couple of dragons we missed. I thought you looked so familiar . . . I have watched all your ultra videos! I wish I had introduced myself before we took off to sweep. I'm pretty sure my daughter a d husband kept you guys company for a bit.

[@wplate]

Nice to meet you retroactively! It was a great time volunteering at that aid station, thank you for sweeping! And thank you for watching my channel. I hope we’ll meet again at another event.

[@kimkranz9764]

Beautiful! I hope to run there in my next life. lol

[@wplate]

I hope you are able to. The whole thing is epic, as you have to take a ferry to the island. There's an awesome retreat not far from the State Park where we like to stay, called Doe Bay.

[@DaveIrish66]

The PNW is amazing isn't it? Thanks for sharing.

[@wplate]

I don’t spend much time so close to the water, I’m always so impressed with the beauty. Good job nature!

[@darinhorton7957]

your videos are great, with all the different places you run. The terrain and scenery is so different from here in MI.

[@wplate]

I love it when I'm able to share a running experience here, I'm glad you enjoy watching them!

[@mysteryman3547]

I know there might be lots of mud and wet trails there, but are there any actually creek crossings in the orca 100 or do they all have bridges?

[@wplate]

My friend Dave who has run it says: Orcas 100, I would plan on the feet getting really wet. There are small bridge crossings. Some years, if it has been raining a lot, the water is flowing over the bridge, so you are essentially crossing a creek and getting your feet soaked. Also, there have been times where the upper elevations are snow/slush, so feet get very wet. Remember, it’s the PNW in FEBRUARY!

[@miahrun]

Love it, hope your doing good man. Much ❤️ Ankle is finally healing up pretty good. Back on it!

[@wplate]

Glad to hear your ankle is feeling better! Be gentle as it strengthens. 🙌🏼

[@miahrun]

@@wplate yeah I goofed that real quick on a 13 miler 😄