BACKPACKING COLORADO On The Pine River Trail | Weminuche Wilderness | San Juan Nat’l Forest

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  • • BACKPACKING COLORADO O...
    This is my first ever backpacking trip in Colorado! I am joined by my niece Christine of "This Girl Hikes" (channel link: / @nomadunknown4766 ). We hike along the gorgeous Pine River Trail in the Weminuche Wilderness (part of the San Juan National Forest). On night one we encounter a severe thunderstorm and must re-assess our situation. We work it out though and wind up spending 3 nights in the wilderness total although maybe not consecutively. Watch to find out what happens! The scenery is beautiful. I cannot wait to explore more of Colorado.
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Komentáře • 345

  • @doughutchison6382
    @doughutchison6382 Před 4 lety +41

    Your choice of music is always so good. It’s so gentle on the mind and goes very well with the scenery.

    • @perjrgensen8280
      @perjrgensen8280 Před 4 lety

      YES.. :) Greetings from Denmark, Northern Europe, the old Viking country.

  • @GaryB94558
    @GaryB94558 Před 4 lety +17

    Forests, mountain rivers, Aspen trees and listening to the birds are some of my favorite things.
    Nature holds the most beautiful things you will ever see.
    Thank you for sharing

  • @allegrabraun7545
    @allegrabraun7545 Před 2 lety

    Wonderous!
    Thank you for the sounds of water, birds chirping the bees buzzing and flowers swaying.and thunder rolling!
    💌Thank you💌

  • @bryanschwertner3585
    @bryanschwertner3585 Před 3 lety

    Many moons ago (1977) my brother, a few others and I backpacked up the Vallecito trail to Rock Creek trail, over the top to Moon and Half Moon, to Emerald Lake and on to Los Pinos (now called Pine River) trail and out to that trailhead. 5 days Counting 1 layover on Rock Creek. Had a car parked at each trailhead. My most memorable trip! This year my wife and I stayed at 30 mile campground and dayhiked the Weminuche trail a couple miles in. Thanks for jogging my memory! Oh, rain and hail back then. But only 3 or 4 hours once. And back then no dead pines from the pine bark beetle. Thanks again!!!

  • @markreynolds3850
    @markreynolds3850 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing this video,beautiful area. Nice job filming this area.

  • @HikingMan
    @HikingMan Před 4 lety +19

    It's an honor for me to write the first comment. The thunder is majestic. The wind's nice. The sound of water is pretty, too. I want to go there but it's not easy. But I'm happy to see it on video. Thumbs up!

  • @nomadunknown4766
    @nomadunknown4766 Před 4 lety +8

    Stunning! Let's go back! 😁

  • @wellsonwheels457
    @wellsonwheels457 Před 4 lety +7

    I really appreciate that you let the sounds of nature come through! Love the bumbles!! 🐝

  • @kurtporter1323
    @kurtporter1323 Před 4 lety +8

    What perseverance ! Tip of the hat to you ladies. You went back! Awesome video w/ spectacular landscape. Once again, I would've been getting my line wet for fresh trout dinner. Thank you for sharing, Kurt

  • @johng.4959
    @johng.4959 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm running out of good things to say about your videos! Wonderful photography and sharing such beautiful places. Wow... Just amazing. And nature... rain, wind, hail. I'll take all of it over what is happening in this modern world. God's gift is what I see when I watch your videos. Nature is the cure. Thank you! 👍

  • @mariedriskell8752
    @mariedriskell8752 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for taking me along, im Originally from Durango...I sure miss it right now....thank you again 💓. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.🏵🌱🌼🌻🥀🌲🌲I have a sister in Bayfield, say to all♥️♥️

  • @lance3338
    @lance3338 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful hike. Thank you for sharing it!

  • @cometsmom8943
    @cometsmom8943 Před 4 lety +1

    WOW! That was wonderful.

  • @barb0138
    @barb0138 Před 4 lety +1

    I am glad you are back thanks so much for the video

  • @lonanakken1688
    @lonanakken1688 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, Catherine. Nice that you were able to wait out the weather and get back on the trail!

  • @rayrobbins4625
    @rayrobbins4625 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the multitude of landscape painting ideas .

  • @skibusch1
    @skibusch1 Před 4 lety

    Wow! Another great video, and some nice still shots also!

  • @marklafollett6266
    @marklafollett6266 Před 4 lety +1

    I love love love Colorado. Beautiful as always. The streams and rivers there are incredible. So peaceful, so majestic, so awe inspiring. Thank you for sharing these videos!!

  • @tsav6952
    @tsav6952 Před 4 lety +1

    Really nice glad it didn't get entirely rained out. Looking forward to the next trail.

  • @ilsejoyce
    @ilsejoyce Před 4 lety

    Another beautiful video and music. Colorado is one of my favorite places. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Jimbo-pm1dp
    @Jimbo-pm1dp Před 3 lety

    Really beautiful scenery....thx for sharing another great vid !!

  • @SweetTone76
    @SweetTone76 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video, a trail I’ve wanted to back pack for a long time. Safe happy hiking. Colorado is the best 🍻

  • @danielyoshimura3059
    @danielyoshimura3059 Před 4 lety

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Hiker_Mike
    @Hiker_Mike Před 3 lety

    Love the San Juan's, so many beautiful hikes/camps. Beautiful video, thank you.

  • @jaymontgomery3330
    @jaymontgomery3330 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing Cat, absolutely beautiful country! Arm chair backpacking at it's best!

  • @jeffrock1291
    @jeffrock1291 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Cat....beautiful backdrop-its nice to see you, doing "your thing".....very calming-Thank you! Safe travels my friend :-)

  • @bldfit46
    @bldfit46 Před 4 lety +5

    Your narration is as calming as the scenery.

  • @gingerbread6614
    @gingerbread6614 Před 4 lety +1

    I can’t say how beautiful that is. Wish we were there. But we can’t do it anymore. So we live thru you. Thank you ever so much.

  • @evermar1
    @evermar1 Před 4 lety

    wow, thanks for taking us along!

  • @ronaldrose7593
    @ronaldrose7593 Před 4 lety +2

    Hello Catherine, thank you for sharing this very beautifully filmed video. This is just what the doctor ordered, a breakaway to the mountains. All the best to you. Please stay healthy. 🤗

  • @gregstravels1121
    @gregstravels1121 Před 4 lety

    Outstanding !!!!! I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @mikeferrannini712
    @mikeferrannini712 Před 4 lety +4

    Beautiful area......trail looks good....the river....and the bridges too. I am a big fan of rain and even the volitale weather...so just love it that the mountains have their own weather agenda......Love seeing the flowers and their colors also. From the perspective of my still being in a virus environment and seeing all this nature...including the bees you showed.....it is just great to see that "nature" has a mind of it's own and going forward as it always has.... thanks.

  • @gmv0553
    @gmv0553 Před 4 lety +1

    Catherine, I love watching your videos! You are so down to earth and genuine!

  • @rockytopwrangler2069
    @rockytopwrangler2069 Před 4 lety

    Great to see you and Christine hiking together ,, beautiful wilderness ,,so much peace.... .... Stay Safe and God Bless ......

  • @dedwin8930
    @dedwin8930 Před 4 lety +2

    One of ur best scenery videos to me. Storms and photography excellent!

  • @yvonnewever749
    @yvonnewever749 Před 3 lety

    Great hike! Beautiful nature! Very nice filmed!

  • @veroniquediallo6055
    @veroniquediallo6055 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for taking us with you!

  • @herobrine46793
    @herobrine46793 Před 4 lety

    I love Colorado . Thank you so much for taking the time to film and share . You do a great job with the nature sounds and of course the musicI. hope to get back out there soon. videos like yours are the next best way to enjoy.

  • @markshelby2141
    @markshelby2141 Před 4 lety

    Awesome Catherine! I get help getting through the days when I watch my outback friends. As they enjoy places I would rather be. Thank you!

  • @bgulli7814
    @bgulli7814 Před 4 lety

    Nice job of capturing you're journey. The Weminuche is my favorite wilderness to hang out in.

  • @discoveringlockenest8420

    Such a beautiful place weather and all! Thanks for sharing!

  • @leedanielson7452
    @leedanielson7452 Před 4 lety +2

    Congrats kiddo! 30 thousand subscribers as of June 22nd!!!🥰😊👍🎉🙏🏻🥂🍹🍻🍺🎂🍰

    • @CatherineGregoryAdventures
      @CatherineGregoryAdventures  Před 4 lety +1

      Woo hoo!!! Thank you so much Loran!! I was wondering why you hadn't commented yesterday and I just found it in my spam! :( Argh! Well...thank you for noticing that I hit 30,000!!! Who'd have thought. :)

  • @jayjardine881
    @jayjardine881 Před 4 lety +1

    Cat, what an epic experience, it is amazing how the nasty weather leads to such clean air and surroundings. Thank you for taking us with you it is much appreciated. Stay safe and take care.

  • @spurgecochran2738
    @spurgecochran2738 Před 4 lety

    So very grateful for your wonderful videos. I can almost feel the wind and rain as I watched this one.
    Ugh, off to work...

  • @charliejepsen485
    @charliejepsen485 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful as always . Good for you Catherine

  • @anthonyspicer874
    @anthonyspicer874 Před 4 lety +1

    This hike is my favorite that you have videoed so far... I've always felt a connection with the Rockies... Thank you for sharing the spectacular scenery with us... Masterfully done👍

  • @Paul-eu9jp
    @Paul-eu9jp Před 4 lety

    Wow what an amazing place, great video ladies

  • @paulfroud3920
    @paulfroud3920 Před 2 lety

    Worth a 2nd watch tonight. Good for you for pursuing your dream between nature and concrete. Safe travels...

  • @naturegirl7420
    @naturegirl7420 Před 3 lety

    Soooo beautiful. Thank you

  • @kellyjohnson3617
    @kellyjohnson3617 Před 4 lety

    How awesome to hike in the San Juan’s! Colorado is stunningly beautiful. But very unpredictable weather for sure. Thanks for posting your adventure. I want to go out there some day

  • @billbommer2979
    @billbommer2979 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful scenery!!!

  • @TNPFan
    @TNPFan Před 4 lety

    Your vids are so inspiring. Thank you!

  • @BryanDeLay
    @BryanDeLay Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent video Catherine. You captured some fantastic shots and the essence of The Pine River Trail. Your campsite on the last night was my campsite for the first night.

    • @CatherineGregoryAdventures
      @CatherineGregoryAdventures  Před 4 lety

      Thank you Bryan! That was a great site! All three were for that matter. I’m looking forward to the video of your trip.

  • @MrMilan187
    @MrMilan187 Před 4 lety +1

    another great video!

  • @bill13900
    @bill13900 Před 4 lety

    Your videos are beautiful and this one in particular. Great selection of music to go along with it too.

  • @jonelliott9627
    @jonelliott9627 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow ! You absolutely capture the beautiful sights and enchanting sounds of Colorado! Great video. Toes in a creek? Carpe diem !

  • @dawnvierra4063
    @dawnvierra4063 Před 4 lety

    Transporting us all through your eyes and camera. Wow. It's so breathtaking and I can feel the peacefulness of the wilderness

  • @meltcmelinda4012
    @meltcmelinda4012 Před 4 lety

    Just found you this morning. What a beautiful trip, I so loved the glorious hike, your taste in scenery is beyond most when filming. Cannot wait until I view another. Take Care and God Bless

  • @inkjob12
    @inkjob12 Před 4 lety +2

    Very typical Colorado weather...when I was In the San Juans, 2 years ago in June,...it would be sunny till the afternoon and then the storms would roll in. Rain, thunder and lightning....a normal Colorado day. Love your CAT hat...its you all the way. That Pine River camp site was sweet. I would love to hang to there for a couple of days and get some great fishing in. You passed a LOT of sweet looking fishing water. Thanks for taking along for the trip....Ill need to check out this area for myself. Happy Trails to you and Christine...

    • @CatherineGregoryAdventures
      @CatherineGregoryAdventures  Před 4 lety

      I know fishermen can’t believe I don’t fish these lakes. I hear it all the time. lol I carry enough gear as it is and I don’t eat fish. It would be great if I did to have a fresh meal out there.

  • @Jalartifact
    @Jalartifact Před 4 lety

    Nice Video, Well done👍
    Real nice clarity...

  • @michaelsanfilippo7433
    @michaelsanfilippo7433 Před 4 lety +1

    Another superb production. Just as good as any nature documentary I've seen on TV. Thanks for another tip to add to my list of retirement backpack trips. Enjoyed the journey.

  • @leedanielson7452
    @leedanielson7452 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Cat! Now this was just beautiful! Loved everything about it, trees, plants, river, waterfalls, great narration & music too! You should be proud! Thanks so much! 🥰👍😊⛰🏕💦🌲🗻🌿🌾🌱🗻

  • @Galiuros
    @Galiuros Před 4 lety

    What a beautiful area. The cold misty morning looks great to this desert dweller.

  • @valane178
    @valane178 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful scenery and lovely music.

  • @lynnkirby3499
    @lynnkirby3499 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful area, great photography!

  • @enjoythejourneyleedonfaith6098

    Another wonderfully picturesque trip nice one👍🏻

  • @bradleyconners5817
    @bradleyconners5817 Před 4 lety

    Super great videoing, perfect music to compliment the most beautiful scenery any of the 50 states has to offer. Loved the butterflies, and just walking around the area and waterfalls were a great add to the moment in life.

  • @tranquilitybase6417
    @tranquilitybase6417 Před 4 lety

    Great videography! Great music!

  • @brianthompson-bnew4lifellc332

    This video was extremely soothing and what I needed. I shared it with a few friends that needed the sites and sounds. Omgoodness....and the music! Just wow. Thank you.

  • @carolbixby-mcdonald5660
    @carolbixby-mcdonald5660 Před 4 lety +1

    Seriously gorgeous scenery ⛰ and a couple of very resilient women! ❤️

  • @Far-Beyond-Ordinary
    @Far-Beyond-Ordinary Před 4 lety +3

    Despite the hardships that nature gave you on this trip, you manage to capture a lot of beauty along the way. Great work and I know it is hard work to capture it and put it together in a viewable format. Thanks so much!

  • @ZipchesterVT
    @ZipchesterVT Před 4 lety

    I’ve spent many nights out in that wilderness area. So peaceful, so beautiful. ❤️

  • @bettyjorodgers8552
    @bettyjorodgers8552 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful country. Great, great, great video! Thank you. Blessings

  • @sandrachaidez4303
    @sandrachaidez4303 Před 4 lety

    Breathtaking gorgeous. Thank you for sharing 🍃🍂

  • @johnnybasha1613
    @johnnybasha1613 Před 4 lety

    You played it smart and safe. Beautiful country. Thanks Cat.

  • @angelabennett2941
    @angelabennett2941 Před 4 lety

    There is really just something about the mountains, just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @marcoscustodio6255
    @marcoscustodio6255 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful places, and you are a very talented video maker, thank you for sharing.

  • @blakemiller138
    @blakemiller138 Před 4 lety

    Such great photography and the music is perfect. Thank you.

  • @tiphill4957
    @tiphill4957 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful video!! Wish I was right there with y'all!!

  • @Qmedjoe
    @Qmedjoe Před 4 lety

    Had a long hard day and just watched a few of your videos fantasizing about the day I can go full time in my rig. I agree with the last statement, the choice of music is perfect. That and the scenery helped me to unwind. Thank you for posting ☺️

  • @jotape1960
    @jotape1960 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much to share all those beautiful and wonderful places with us!!! Blessings and Greetings from Chile!!!

  • @menk76
    @menk76 Před 4 lety

    wow ... the view is really beautiful

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 Před 4 lety

    Hello Catherine😊! What a beautiful hike. Your patience was needed at first with terrible weather conditions but you went back and had a great hike. The trail was so peaceful with the stream and beautiful greenery, just SPECTACULAR! I have driven through that area before so I know that you must have enjoyed the ride to get there through the beautiful San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. Great video Catherine.

  • @mojavelight
    @mojavelight Před 4 lety +1

    What a beautiful trail. Had not heard of this one. Looks like a great one for someone venturing back into backpacking after a few decades away? I enjoy your adventures with your niece. What a special relationship you have 💖 Btw, you inspired me on my tent, pack, and sleep pad choices...easy, cozy, light and comfy! I opted for a 20 degree quilt and a Big Agnes liner which, together are super warm without being heavy to carry and can be used separately for warmer trips. Thanks for generously sharing all your inspiring adventures!

  • @beach3girl459
    @beach3girl459 Před 4 lety

    Breathtakingly beautiful!

  • @charlesjordan9591
    @charlesjordan9591 Před 4 lety

    In spite of all the bad things happening in our world this was indeed a beautiful stunning video.....Wow.

  • @davidskaggs9914
    @davidskaggs9914 Před 4 lety

    Another beautiful video. 10 miles is very good distance over those trails, especially when you include setting up and retrieving cameras✌️

  • @Mtnsunshine
    @Mtnsunshine Před 4 lety +2

    What gorgeous scenery. 😍. I live in central Colorado but have never heard of the Pine River Trail. Will definitely put it into my AllTrails app and mark it for the future. Thank you so much for making us aware of places we would not have found on our own . Great to see you both, again. Hopefully the PCT will open up again and Christine will be on it. 🙏🏼. Her photography skills, like yours, are such a gift to us. Thank you. 💕🙏🏼👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @CatherineGregoryAdventures
      @CatherineGregoryAdventures  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you Karen! I don’t think the PCT is in the cards for Christine this year. Selfishly, it’s a good thing for me because we will be on lots of adventures together this summer.

  • @rayleo8520
    @rayleo8520 Před 4 lety +2

    Don't you just love the crystal clear water in the high mountain streams. Great content Cat. As usual. Thank you.

  • @nocturnal7312
    @nocturnal7312 Před 4 lety

    Sitting in my living room Sunday morning sipping my chocolate coffee (Not Joking), I about fell out of my chair when I heard you say that. 1st video of the day is yours, Wow, I use to live in Colorado Springs, I forgot how pretty it is. You wouldn't believe how pretty your videos are with a big screen smart TV streaming through my cell phone. Love your videos, They are very calming in this crazy world we live in, Thanks!

  • @angiemaris3895
    @angiemaris3895 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing your experience in such beautiful surroundings!

  • @klouism1
    @klouism1 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the video.

  • @elsajohnson6663
    @elsajohnson6663 Před 4 lety

    Wooowwww, beautiful place, you survived all that weather! Scary. Turned lemons into lemonade!!! Nice views!

  • @shaunsanchez13
    @shaunsanchez13 Před 3 lety

    Your so fortunate to be able to hike in Colorado is truly heaven on earth you be safe and love your videos thanks for bringing me to the wilderness

  • @mikesheppard7483
    @mikesheppard7483 Před 4 lety

    WOW, ANOTHER AMAZING VIDEO !!! 😊
    I think I'm speaking for all of your viewers here, you're making us all jealous... 😁😁😁

  • @Radnally
    @Radnally Před 4 lety +1

    Love this trail. Headed there next month

  • @jim5549
    @jim5549 Před 4 lety +1

    I bet sleeping was great with the sound of the river so close. Very pretty place.

  • @dodgerblue2299
    @dodgerblue2299 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video! Love your positivity and outlook. At 5:37 that is living life!

  • @burncon2
    @burncon2 Před 4 lety

    Excellent videography and background music! Thank you.

  • @lawrencebrandt8448
    @lawrencebrandt8448 Před 3 lety

    beautiful !!