My 3 Days on the Wonderland Trail

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  • čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
  • What would you say if your friend suggested that you run 93 miles around the base of the US's largest active volcano in 3 days?
    The Wonderland Trail at Mount Rainer National Park is known for its stunning beauty, with breathtaking views of the mountain from every angle, and it's considered a must-see among hikers, backpackers and trail runners! People have come seeking adventure and communion with nature since long before the trail was formally established in 1915, and when Alan's friend Devin suggested they run the Wonderland Trail, he leapt at the idea! After training all summer and getting some pointers from legendary mountain runner Scott Jurek, Alan and his friend set off to find adventure on the iconic 93-mile Mt. Rainier circumnavigation-and we joined them for the ride!
    Intro: 0:00
    Day 1: 1:50
    Day 2: 8:50
    Day 3: 16:46
    Outro: 28:40
    We would like to acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for Tahoma and the surrounding land-now administered as Mount Rainier National Park and the Wonderland Trail. This land has been the ancestral homeland of the Cowlitz, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Squaxin Island, Yakama and Coast Salish people for thousands of years. We recognize and honor their enduring spiritual and cultural connections to this place. Learn more about recreating on native land: www.rei.com/blog/stewardship/...
    Learn more about the Wonderland Trail: www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisi...
    Watch Alan and Scott Jurek talk about preparing to run the Wonderland Trail: • I Ran with the BEST UL...
    Read about Alan and Devin's adventure and the gear that helped them along the way: www.rei.com/blog/run/gear-che...
    Shop all Run Gear: www.rei.com/h/running
    Become an REI Member: www.rei.com/membership
    This is an REI Co-op Studios production!
    Producer/Videographer: Braden Van Dragt
    Producer: Mary Beth Lavender
    Director: Amy Enser
    Videographer: Kyle Roof
    Editor: Eric Munch
    Executive Producers: Alissa Hudson and Joe Crosby
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Komentáře • 61

  • @ERICKSOT0
    @ERICKSOT0 Před rokem +87

    cameraman is the real hero here

  • @PauloDambacher
    @PauloDambacher Před rokem +5

    Last summer I climbed Rainier and a few days later completed Wonderland in 70 hours, unsupported. Beautiful place for sure

  • @courtneyinohio
    @courtneyinohio Před rokem +8

    We need more of these videos Alan! Love it !

  • @expatadventureturkey9324
    @expatadventureturkey9324 Před rokem +10

    Love to hear your “lessons learned and gear discussion” what worked what you would change…great content 🤙🏽

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem

      We're so glad to know it. Thanks for the kudos!

  • @Cvinkavich1
    @Cvinkavich1 Před rokem +12

    Who is the camera person who ran and filmed the whole way??

    • @nickwarnock1576
      @nickwarnock1576 Před rokem +2

      HAHA I need to know this too!! They are one tough cookie - carrying equipment and keeping up?? We need a second video just on them

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem +1

      It was Braden Van Dragt, an in-house video producer for REI that accompanied these two, acting as the videographer and documentarian. 💪 Read more about our team's adventure here: bit.ly/3VRHVEc

  • @neilt7490
    @neilt7490 Před rokem +10

    Great job. Certainly a bucket list run for me.

  • @unjarredoutdoors5513
    @unjarredoutdoors5513 Před rokem +1

    Runners paradise

  • @HornsUpNC
    @HornsUpNC Před rokem +3

    I’m preparing to potentially hike this trail this year, couldn’t imagine running it! Badass

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem +1

      You're going to love it!😃

  • @kleverlilmonky
    @kleverlilmonky Před rokem +8

    This was such a wonderful and eye-opening video for me! I so appreciate Alan’s insight and outlook! I’m just starting to train on the trail and this is so beautiful and inspiring!😮

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem

      Thank you Kenny!

  • @backpacker3421
    @backpacker3421 Před rokem +1

    "Bees are great I love them OW OW OW"

  • @CC-iq4ju
    @CC-iq4ju Před rokem

    Epic! Alan you are most definitely an ATHLETE! Thank you for sharing your philosophy and your genuine gratitude for everything you experience.

  • @jackhollenbach
    @jackhollenbach Před rokem +3

    I backpacked part of the Wonderland last August (the Northern Loop Trail) and it was my favorite hiking experience of my life so far... Seeing these athletes RUN the trail is very humbling! P.S. I love Alan's attitude so much.

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the love! The Wonderland Trail is beautiful but not without its challenges. We're so happy to know that you had your own experience backpacking it last year! 🙌 Maybe you'll be back to hike another segment soon?! 🤞🤞🤞

    • @hdanna823
      @hdanna823 Před rokem

      How long did you do the loop in?

    • @jackhollenbach
      @jackhollenbach Před rokem

      @@hdanna823 4 days, 3 nights... about 9 miles per day. Saw 4 bears!
      Day 1 -- Sunrise Visitor Center to Fire Creek
      Day 2 -- Fire Creek to Yellowstone Cliffs
      Day 3 -- Yellowstone Cliffs to Mystic Lake
      Day 4 -- Mystic Lake to Sunrise Visitor Center

  • @alexorcas1
    @alexorcas1 Před rokem +4

    love the stoke and the positive attitudes. Very inspiring and fun to watch. Never seen you guys before, but I like the content a lot.

  • @louspeed1
    @louspeed1 Před rokem +1

    What a fantastic adventure and accomplishment! What Alan says about pushing yourself is absolutely true - we are capable of so much.

  • @ashg4468
    @ashg4468 Před rokem +2

    What amazing views!! and the spread of all the food when they arrived at camp 😂 wow! lucky to have a crew and the right gear to do such an impressive trip ha!

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem

      Our crew's support was definitely appreciated! 😊

  • @nickwarnock1576
    @nickwarnock1576 Před rokem +3

    Yoooo no way. What a sick experience. And the gear!? I can’t wait to start running again.

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem +2

      Great time to get back out there, Nick! Want to check out the gear we used? You can find it here: www.rei.com/blog/run/gear-check-running-the-wonderland-trail

  • @HikeCalifornia
    @HikeCalifornia Před rokem +2

    This is sooo awesome!! What a great trail and a great video. Nice work.

    • @ashg4468
      @ashg4468 Před rokem

      I wish there were trails like this on the East Coast!!

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem

      The Wonderland Trail lives up to its reputation! 🙌 We're so happy you enjoyed watching this adventure.

  • @ireb10
    @ireb10 Před rokem +1

    Awesome Video!

  • @hdanna823
    @hdanna823 Před rokem +1

    Hoping to backpack it this summer

  • @timothey_sullivan
    @timothey_sullivan Před rokem

    Amazing!!!

  • @idontakepictures
    @idontakepictures Před rokem

    Love this 💖

  • @zeeplane
    @zeeplane Před rokem +1

    Awesome work Chili & Dev!! ❤

  • @byrnes22
    @byrnes22 Před rokem

    perfect pick me up for the winter blues. love it!

  • @stace_d
    @stace_d Před rokem

    Wow, this looks exhausting and amazing

  • @israelramirez7295
    @israelramirez7295 Před rokem +1

    I love these videos!!! Keep making more!!!

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem +1

      We love making them. 😄 Thanks, Israel!

  • @GoFar_RoamFree
    @GoFar_RoamFree Před rokem +1

    Awesome video! Luv this💯

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @jeraldheinrich3589
    @jeraldheinrich3589 Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @em38817
    @em38817 Před rokem

    Love the energy

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem

      That's what some good outdoors time will do to ya! 😉👍

  • @josepablogonzalez9047
    @josepablogonzalez9047 Před rokem +5

    What time of the year you did this route ? Thanks great video

    • @nickwarnock1576
      @nickwarnock1576 Před rokem

      I’d also like to know! Revisited this video to see if I’d missed that

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem +2

      Hey Jose, Nick! Ortega and Arnold took on the Wonderland Trail this past September. Read more about it here: bit.ly/3VRHVEc

  • @mauroboros8566
    @mauroboros8566 Před rokem

    I'm doing this trail in june but not gonna run it lol. Might jog a bit from time to time. But i think it's still doable in 3 days...will probably pack enough food for 4 just in case.

  • @stephanievoytek6081
    @stephanievoytek6081 Před rokem +1

    How did you run down the ipsut pass? I tripped multiple times just hiking LOL

  • @backpacker3421
    @backpacker3421 Před rokem

    Like the video and appreciate you guys. However, I'm not sure I could spend 3 days trail running knowing other people were carrying my camp for me. If I want to spend those days on trail, I bring my backpack and carry my own weight.
    Glad you had fun though.

  • @jackielingenfelter2813
    @jackielingenfelter2813 Před 7 měsíci

    Props to the camera person 😂

  • @tyraphillips6762
    @tyraphillips6762 Před rokem

    What a great adventure! What watch do you use?

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem

      Hey Tyra! Alan is wearing the Garmin Forerunner 955. Check it out here: bit.ly/3vIkylW

  • @codydelaney6053
    @codydelaney6053 Před 11 měsíci

    9:45 Come on REI. You guys are from the PNW. It's Ipsut Pass, not Isput 😂

  • @lungs2919
    @lungs2919 Před rokem +1

    The camera man is Scott jurek right?

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem +1

      Not quite! 😉 The cameraperson is REI video producer and fellow running enthusiast Braden!

  • @Matthew-px9nu
    @Matthew-px9nu Před 11 měsíci

    Can you wild camp in wonderland ?

  • @freeloader604
    @freeloader604 Před rokem

    What model Solomon vest is this?

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem

      Great question! It's the Salomon Adv Skin 12 Set Hydration Vest. For the rest of their gear, you can find a gear list here: www.rei.com/blog/run/gear-check-running-the-wonderland-trail

  • @ittotaq
    @ittotaq Před rokem

    casually running more than 3 marathons a day in the mountains

  • @zu_1455
    @zu_1455 Před rokem

    🦊