Two PERFECT days in Hatcher Pass (Alaska) | Reed Lakes, Independence Mine, April Bowl, & MORE!

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  • For our final two days in Hatcher Pass we hiked a few more trails, all of which offered amazing views, plus explored an old mining area! This area was hands down one of our favorites in all of Alaska!
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    ⌚Timestamps
    00:00 Introduction
    01:00 Reed Lakes Trail
    08:15 April Bowl Trail
    12:29 Independence Mine State Historical Park
    16:38 Gold Cord Lake Trail
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    đŸ‘‹đŸŒ About us
    Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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  • @AdventuresofAplusK
    @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +9

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  • @eoc811
    @eoc811 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +3

    as someone who has lived in alaska for most of their life, i never expected a video from alaska in my recommended
    cool video

  • @randyricheson2935
    @randyricheson2935 Pƙed rokem +2

    Love your Alaska videos. I’ve lived in AK since 1977 and have hiked many of your your hikes over the years and loved them all. Reed Lakes was my favorite one of all. My wife’s motto is “If you wait for good weather, you will never go anywhere.”

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      That's a good motto! Goes with, "there is no such thing as bad weather only inappropriate clothing"

  • @mariahadventures
    @mariahadventures Pƙed rokem +1

    These trails in Hatcher Pass are INSANE!

  • @GISJohnMaine
    @GISJohnMaine Pƙed rokem +3

    Love the waterfall below the second lake...

  • @jerrymaes9471
    @jerrymaes9471 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    I’m so glad Kona got to enjoy some outdoors!

  • @davepalmerton2429
    @davepalmerton2429 Pƙed rokem +1

    Don't feel alone, Adam and Katherine, on running out of adjectives, I will just say beautiful. What a memorable trip you guys are having.

  • @dougmalm1107
    @dougmalm1107 Pƙed rokem +1

    My wife and I started following you before our trip to Wasilla to see friends, and loved the advice and guidance you both gave. It really made our Alaska trip magical! We especially loved Hatcher Pass. We hiked exactly where you were and had an amazing day. God bless you on your travels and we look forward to seeing more of your adventures!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      That's awesome! We're glad to hear that. Hatcher Pass is one of our favorite places we visited in Alaska! Thanks and thanks for watching!

  • @BopjoWebDesign
    @BopjoWebDesign Pƙed rokem +8

    All these hikes are mind blowing. They all look like you're on the top of a Colorado 14'er surrounded by jagged, craggy peaks. Love it!

  • @johnlenart597
    @johnlenart597 Pƙed rokem +5

    One word describes today's video-SPECTACULAR !!! đŸ€—đŸ€—

  • @ryanmoeller3308
    @ryanmoeller3308 Pƙed rokem +8

    Seeing your video's gets me SO EXCITED to go to Alaska next July!! Your video's are TOP NOTCH quality! I can't thank you enough for taking the time to film the BEAUTIFUL state of Alaska on all your travels! Keep up the GREAT work you two! Much respect and support from Yuma, AZ. 👍👍

    • @Ostrom38
      @Ostrom38 Pƙed rokem +1

      I am from Yuma but live in Buckeye, AZ now. The scenery looks so heavenly compared to what we have had to look at this Summer. I need to get up to Alaska someday.

    • @ryanmoeller3308
      @ryanmoeller3308 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@Ostrom38 It's pretty sad seeing nothing but brown.. LOL

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thank you so much! Let us know if you have any questions about Alaska!

    • @ryanmoeller3308
      @ryanmoeller3308 Pƙed rokem

      @@AdventuresofAplusK Let me know how to get in touch with you guy's! Gonna be planning a week's vacation. Gonna have Anchorage for home base.. Wanna see Denali, Valdez, Kenai fjords, possibly go to Homer.. LOL

  • @karenk2831
    @karenk2831 Pƙed rokem +6

    It's hard to imagine such clear water!!! Beautiful!!! I love how jagged the mountains are! Congrats on your 🎣 catch!! I enjoy visiting historic sites with buildings or remnants of buildings as well, history is so important! What a fancy laundromat! Sounds like it's time to soak in a hot tub!! See ya on the next vlog!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      The history is so fun to learn and explore! Thanks for watching!

  • @lesterhousel
    @lesterhousel Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    We visited independence mine with 59 of our cousins in 1990. Later, it became a state park and they have certainly made a lot of renovations for the buildings and provided a lot more information than we were able to read about. Thanks for all the photographs you took I make screen copies so I can read and spend a little more time to hear the read the history.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      59 cousins
.holy cow! It’s a fascinating park. Thanks for watching!

  • @pamguerrero6325
    @pamguerrero6325 Pƙed rokem

    Have been watching all of you Alaska videos, simply spectacular views. Thank you for sharing your many adventures

  • @ShowMeAnAdventure
    @ShowMeAnAdventure Pƙed rokem

    If travels ever bring you back to Missouri, Bonne Terre Mine is a neat place. You can actually scuba dive in the mine
 or just take a boat ride underground like we did!! These videos make me so excited to see Alaska someday!! 😍🏔

  • @funzeevanzee
    @funzeevanzee Pƙed rokem

    Breathtaking

  • @petes9878
    @petes9878 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    You guys are a riot :- ) Love all your reporting. Dang, it's time for an old fart to get back out there and do some roaming around. Thanks you so much for the motivation.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      Get out there! Thanks for your comments and for watching!

  • @kimberlyshalaby1134
    @kimberlyshalaby1134 Pƙed rokem

    When you said they ate like kings, you weren't kidding. They were well taken care of. Probably made good money too? Hard work. Loved the scenery. Beautiful there in Alaska.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      Ya it was a good idea to feed and pay them so well. Hard workers could be hard to come by I’m sure!

  • @robingastonia9192
    @robingastonia9192 Pƙed rokem +2

    What an amazing hike. I loved the mine, so interesting. Beautiful, thank you for sharing. Take care, be safe.

  • @bobyonker8642
    @bobyonker8642 Pƙed rokem

    The highlight of this video was seeing the excitement of a boy catching his first fish. Congratulations. It's an awesome feeling. Thanks for such a wonderful job on your coverage of Alaska. We are really enjoying this series.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      I couldn't believe it! It's a moment I'll never forget. Thank you, Bob!

  • @NoOverhead
    @NoOverhead Pƙed rokem

    Absolutely stunning, as always!!!

  • @mountainmanwannabe9495
    @mountainmanwannabe9495 Pƙed rokem +3

    Wow, so incredible! Thanks for bringing us with and congrats to Adam on catching his first fish.

  • @Landonmoto39
    @Landonmoto39 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    I live in the valley and love Hatcher Pass so much I named my dog Hatcher
awesome video!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

      That's a great name for a dog! Thank you and thanks for watching!

  • @TheSavorySuitcase
    @TheSavorySuitcase Pƙed rokem

    I can't believe you found a way to get Alaska all to yourselves! 😉😍😂

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      The key is get up early and selective camera angles 😂😊

  • @Luna23tic
    @Luna23tic Pƙed rokem +1

    Fun story, me and a group of friends in the winter would go out to Hatchers on Sunday's when we had time to do road runs with snowboards. We would take turns driving up and down picking everyone up at the bottom. Is a spot near the top to drop off and you snowboard back down to another area after the road dog legs at the bottom. We called it going to church. 😀

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 Pƙed rokem

    Hello Adventurers😊😊, yet another awesome mountain pass...this place is AMAZING! I really get a kick checking out these old buildings...kinda reminds me of Old Trail Town in Cody,WY. OUTSTANDING VIDEO👍👍👍👍!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      That place looks really neat! We’ll have to check that out sometime! Thanks for the rec!
      Hatcher Pass really is amazing! There’s tons to do out there! Thanks!

    • @alrichardson7027
      @alrichardson7027 Pƙed rokem

      Ok where's are ice cream??😄😄😄

  • @charleshicks3492
    @charleshicks3492 Pƙed rokem

    You forgot breathtaking (I think),
    Definitely incredible đŸ˜ŽđŸ˜ŽđŸ˜ŽđŸ˜ŽđŸ‘ŒđŸ‘đŸ‘đŸ‘đŸ‘đŸ€©

  • @debbycassidy5993
    @debbycassidy5993 Pƙed rokem +1

    Wow! So beautiful!!

  • @kayrobinett4570
    @kayrobinett4570 Pƙed rokem

    Amazing. Just amazing. 😃😊

  • @chrishoward4546
    @chrishoward4546 Pƙed rokem +2

    Amazing video Great Trout update Thank you !!! Keep the fly rod handy Thanks Again for all your extra efforts...it really shows 👍 travel safely!!

  • @annette3488
    @annette3488 Pƙed rokem +1

    Great video! Beautiful landscape! Congratulations Adam on catching a fish! AK is a beautiful state! Safe travels!!❀❀❀

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 Pƙed rokem

    Amazing as always!

  • @sheafan1971
    @sheafan1971 Pƙed rokem

    Awesome as always

  • @afluna5417
    @afluna5417 Pƙed rokem

    Can’t get over the clear water, the beautiful lakes, and mountains in that area. Absolutely beautiful!!! God bless you always! Can’t wait for your next video! ❀

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      We can’t get over it either! We’re still dreaming of it! Thanks and thanks for watching!

  • @damienbell3155
    @damienbell3155 Pƙed rokem

    This is one of the worst summers here. It’s normally not this rainy. It’s abnormally raining a lot. Glad y’all keep doing what brought u here and enjoy all your vids. ❀

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      Yes it rained a lot while we were there! We got lucky with the weather being good for us when we really needed it to!

  • @lauracarrano8957
    @lauracarrano8957 Pƙed rokem

    so so so so beautiful I can not get over these views and adventures!!! thank you both for always sharing. ive been looking forward to watching all your Alaska footages! :)

  • @SwiftyTravels
    @SwiftyTravels Pƙed rokem

    Dang! This scenery is SO stunning! Thanks for taking is along!!!

  • @BPCalaska
    @BPCalaska Pƙed rokem

    a couple summers ago I went swimming in Gold Cord Lake, it was in the 80's that day hot for AK!

  • @michaelbecnel63
    @michaelbecnel63 Pƙed rokem

    Another mind blowing adventure...thanks for taking us along

  • @AzulFyre
    @AzulFyre Pƙed rokem

    You two are just powering through so much. Gorgeous views!

  • @stephengarese9230
    @stephengarese9230 Pƙed rokem

    Beyond insanely outstanding!

  • @SchoandJo
    @SchoandJo Pƙed rokem

    Hatcher Pass is on our bucket list! I'm so glad you guys got to enjoy this area with some sunshine. Sunshine always makes it better â˜€đŸ—»đŸ‘Œ

  • @julessullys88
    @julessullys88 Pƙed rokem

    Every new location is even more beautiful! I so look forward to every new vlog!

  • @sandrafinney9925
    @sandrafinney9925 Pƙed rokem

    Loved the video!! The hikes and views were breathtaking!! Cant wait till the next video😃

  • @myjourneysinfaith
    @myjourneysinfaith Pƙed rokem

    Wow what an amazing time. I love your outtakes at the end too. You guys are awesome

  • @berealmar
    @berealmar Pƙed rokem +1

    Beautiful scenery. I don't know if this is on your radar yet...another great mine and hikes is Mccarthy/Kennikot located in Wrangell St Elias area. I've been enjoying your pure delight in exploring Alaska.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      Stay tuned 😊

    • @berealmar
      @berealmar Pƙed rokem

      @@AdventuresofAplusK Ohhh, I just realized the delay of your videos to real time. Looking forward to your continued adventures as they get posted. 😀

  • @kevinmcelhoes8530
    @kevinmcelhoes8530 Pƙed rokem

    I am always so excited to see your videos each week. Looking forward to trying two of the hikes we have never done before. You find the good ones!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      Awesome! We’re glad we could share and glad you enjoy them! Thanks and thanks for watching!

  • @lynnnorthrup8914
    @lynnnorthrup8914 Pƙed rokem

    WOW! Another amazing adventure! 😀👍

  • @dawnhannon6302
    @dawnhannon6302 Pƙed rokem

    U guys are right! Not enough words to describe the beauty of Alaska! Awesome! Amazing! Beautiful & stunning 😍 love it!

  • @donstravelsandrants.
    @donstravelsandrants. Pƙed rokem

    Loved it. Amazing hikes with spectacular views.👍😊💙

  • @courtneykappel370
    @courtneykappel370 Pƙed rokem

    I think this is my favorite video of your Alaskan Adventures yet! The beavers, blue lakes, waterfalls, Denali sighting, interesting mining museum and of course Adam’s rainbow trout!! Incredible! Thanks for giving me something to look forward to after Sunday chores!

  • @jhoonhp8923
    @jhoonhp8923 Pƙed rokem

    Great series so far. Keep living the dream

  • @chrism1164
    @chrism1164 Pƙed rokem

    Another fun, beautiful video! You do such a great job on these! Almost like being there! Bless you on your way.

  • @BackroadExploits
    @BackroadExploits Pƙed rokem

    03:27 too cute. Amazing views and photography. Alaska sure is breathtaking country around every corner! Loving your trip.

  • @mindiwilhelm4322
    @mindiwilhelm4322 Pƙed rokem

    The awesome photography and great story plus info we have come to expect plus amazing music this time as well. Y'all are just knocking it out of the park.

  • @javiervega3238
    @javiervega3238 Pƙed rokem

    Again great trails and some of them with good weather!! Good for you and also good for all of us
    No words to describe how beautiful are the blue colors of the lakes.
    Adam, Congratulations for your first caught!!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      Yes the shades of blue is not something you see often! Thank you and thanks for watching!

  • @Ddouglas0302
    @Ddouglas0302 Pƙed rokem

    We have thoroughly enjoyed your adventures around Alaska! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! We are planning on going next June 2023 and after watching your videos we are soooo excited to see this beautiful country!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      We’re glad we can share and you are enjoying them! You’re going to love it!

  • @jenniferschnieder6316
    @jenniferschnieder6316 Pƙed rokem

    Your Alaska trip has been so fun to see. Your videos, editing & music choices are right on. We love you 3

  • @brunnie
    @brunnie Pƙed rokem

    WOW!! Such waterfalls. Breath-taking. So glad you have the energy for all these hikes so my legs don't have to burn. (lol) Thanks again for such a wonderful view of Alaska. Until next time... Travel safe.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      It was gorgeous scenery! We’re glad we can do the hard work for you! 😊Thanks for watching!

  • @ronaldhamme2866
    @ronaldhamme2866 Pƙed rokem

    This trip of Alaska that you are filming is great! I want to go! You 2 are by far my favorite channel and personalities. Thank you for sharing.

  • @loeyminske3459
    @loeyminske3459 Pƙed rokem +1

    Oh my goodness! I agree, I'm running out of adjectives also. What beautiful hikes you guys have been on! I certainly hope we are able to roadtrip to Alaska before too long! What a beautiful world we live in!!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      We hope you can get out there too! It was the best adventure we’ve been on yet!

  • @melodystals8683
    @melodystals8683 Pƙed rokem

    Just catching up on your Alaska videos as we have been in Colorado and Moab Utah for the last three weeks! Did lots of your hikes out there and just incredible! Alaska May be next on our bucket list thanks to your wonderful videos.
    Thank you and safe travelsđŸ§—đŸ‘±â€â™€ïžđŸ™

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      Awesome! We’re glad you had a great time out there! We say yes to Alaska being your next trip! 👍😊

  • @ConnieZDodd
    @ConnieZDodd Pƙed rokem

    Awesome scenery! keep it coming. Glad you caught a fish, Adam!

  • @rudyhachey7440
    @rudyhachey7440 Pƙed rokem

    wow, totally enjoyed this last segmentl. great scenery and hiking. appears kona enjoyed as well. congrats on your fish catch. thank you both. time to rest. until your next adventure

  • @TheAverageTourist
    @TheAverageTourist Pƙed rokem

    There seems like there is a lot to do there and so many hiking options! I would want to see as much of that scenery as possible if I were there - so wonderful!

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers

    Another beautiful video! 30 miles you guys deserved the ice cream for sure! Love the drone shots. Congratulations on your rainbow trout! ~Cara 😊

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      It was so fun catching that trout! I couldn’t believe it! We definitely treated ourselves after that adventure!

  • @dandial3733
    @dandial3733 Pƙed rokem

    In 1978, I was stationed in Anchorage. My wife and I along with our 2 year old sun drove over Hatcher Pass going from Palmer to Willow. It was literally a gravel path and we were in our compact Dodge Omni. No, it wasn't all wheel drive. Hatcher Pass is the most beautiful spot on earth. I hope to return some day.

  • @kathyhepler382
    @kathyhepler382 Pƙed rokem

    Beautiful video 📾📾 gorgeous scenery!!!! Safe travels!!

  • @supergirl1709
    @supergirl1709 Pƙed rokem

    Love your videos you do some amazing hikes my husband and I watch all your videos so we know where to hike we love going place like this and hike thank you for all your videos.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      That’s awesome! Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

  • @Drew-lu4vn
    @Drew-lu4vn Pƙed rokem

    The last few stops have been incredible. The drone shots are next level! You've stepped it up like a thousand notches. Great work y'all 👌

  • @susanwoodward7485
    @susanwoodward7485 Pƙed rokem

    Wonderful video. Kudos to Kona - and you - for handling those huge boulders. Appreciate your enthusiasm for and excellent coverage of my home state. Bet you all slept well after those hikes.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      Yes we slept really well after those few days in Hatcher Pass! It is one of our favorite areas that we visited. Thanks and thanks for watching!

  • @wendysuperfan1014
    @wendysuperfan1014 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    thanks A+K

  • @suzanneaydelotte801
    @suzanneaydelotte801 Pƙed rokem

    Oh so beautifulâŁïžLoved Adam’s pure excitement when he caught the rainbow trout
so dang cuuute! Seeing Kona swimming in the water was also so cute!!! Did Adam fall back into the water? Can’t forget the food and ice cream
😋😋😋! Keep up the dancing
makes me smile every timeâŁïžSafe travels you three!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      I couldn’t believe I caught that fish! Kona had a blast! Yes I did slip back into the water a bit 😂 it was a downward slope to the water
      Thank you! ❀❀

  • @kimw349
    @kimw349 Pƙed rokem

    You were in my hometown of Wasilla, so close!!! Hatcher Pass is one of my favorite places to go for a day drive, always spectacular and green! You are showing hikes to areas I didn’t even know about, will have to try them. Congrats Adam, on catching a fish!!! Yahooooo!!!! And, it is STILL raining, set all kinds of records for most consecutive rainy days and rainfall. Now have termination dust (snow) on the mountains, our summer is officially over, sadly. Keep up the best videos ever!!!!! Love you guys!!! 
.Kim

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      We experienced a lot of that rain! Luckily we had great weather when we really needed it! Hatcher Pass is an unforgettable place!

  • @WhenAdventureKnox
    @WhenAdventureKnox Pƙed rokem

    Such a great spot with the beaver swimming across the water. You guys are becoming quite the nature spotters without the need for a guide! Loved the marmot screaming at you guys (okay, probably not, and instead a mate, but y'know!) I'm with you guys on saying if you could only do one of the 2 hikes from this video and your last one to do this one - I imagine I would enjoy this trail significantly more, and the reward of the gorgeous blue lake was perfect I still can't get over how great sports you were last time around, even before you got to the prize of the lakes!!

  • @stevedietrich8936
    @stevedietrich8936 Pƙed rokem

    YAY! Adam caught a rainbow. You guys are going to have a hard time getting excited about the lower 48 after all the cool stuff you have seen in Alaska.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      Yaaaa we’re worried about that! 😂 We’ve got a lot of fun stuff planned in the lower 48 we’re excited about though!

  • @DanuteP
    @DanuteP Pƙed rokem

    Hatcher Pass is beautiful in all seasons. In the winter it is a good spot to aurora viewing since there are few lights in the area. Another great thing to remember about all the trails in Hatcher Pass is how easy they are to get to. This area is just a short 15-20 min drive from Wasilla or Palmer to get to the lower trails. I live about 10 miles away.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      Oh ya we'd love to be out there to scope out the Northern Lights! We loved how accessible Hatcher Pass was!

  • @chuckrussell954
    @chuckrussell954 Pƙed rokem

    Hope you made it to Kennicott mine and McCarthy. That mine and town is a hidden gem.

  • @aktoaztravelvlog1601
    @aktoaztravelvlog1601 Pƙed rokem

    You guys so wonderful. Be safety and great times. Stop by Fairbanks,China Hot Spring and North Pole etc...!!!👍👍👍

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      We weren’t able to make it up there on this trip. Just ran out of time. Next time! Thanks and thanks for watching!

  • @mbrooks5555
    @mbrooks5555 Pƙed rokem

    Wow - those waterfalls on the trails are spectacular!! So, how cold was that water you dunked your head into?? Glad you got a fish!!!!! And keep creeping in windows....where you're allowed to! ;)

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      It was very cold! It was a warm day so it felt really refreshing. I really wanted to swim in it, but we had to keep moving. We’ll keep creeping! 😳😂

  • @Ostrom38
    @Ostrom38 Pƙed rokem

    Gorgeous scenery. Wondering where you guys go next. Fairbanks or east towards Wrangell- St.Elias. looking forward to it!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      We weren’t able to make it to Fairbanks on this trip, but we had a great time at Wrangell! Stay tuned!

    • @Ostrom38
      @Ostrom38 Pƙed rokem

      @@AdventuresofAplusK Will do and looking forward to it!

  • @roycemaslyk3612
    @roycemaslyk3612 Pƙed rokem

    I hope your enjoyed the Hatcher’s pass adventure me. I went there I knocked on that door in recorded it some times the passed answers see something move or knock back.

  • @mcnater
    @mcnater Pƙed rokem

    Beautiful you 2! Loved the music choices in this one and the pure happiness as always. I want to go here so bad!!!! Also, I love how you crank out 9 mile hikes like it's nothing now. Do you feel as though your endurance is just climbing and climbing the longer you've been doing the van life?

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thank you! Hatcher Pass is amazing and is a must visit!
      We had been doing a lot of hiking so I think our endurance was built up. But when the scenery is that good the miles fly by!

  • @steveblankenship5474
    @steveblankenship5474 Pƙed rokem

    I’ve been to Hatcher Pass and Independence Mine before but I made a mistake of being there just for an afternoon and this place certainly needs a longer visits than just an afternoon. They have really improved the area, at the time I was there it seems there were a few more old buildings maybe some had collapsed and I got some epic pictures of old buildings with the patches of fog.
    You got a marmot call recorded, once I was just a few feet from one of those when it screamed and it was so loud. Really epic pictures you took here.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      Yes we agree, Hatcher Pass deserves at least a couple days. The Independence Mine had lots of building and lots to explore! Those marmots can really startle you! 😂

    • @steveblankenship5474
      @steveblankenship5474 Pƙed rokem

      @@AdventuresofAplusK I did find pictures of Independence Mine and some of the buildings have collapsed but what was startling was seeing the picture of Portage Glacier going right into that little lake with big blue ice right there from the 90’s. That glacier is almost gone now and I see someone else’s videos of the Columbia Ice Field in Canada with the same thing, glaciers way back from where they once where and really not that long ago.

  • @Badgersam
    @Badgersam Pƙed rokem

    I'm pretty lucky, Hatcher Pass is quite literally in my back yard, well, maybe 5 miles :)

  • @cakampe
    @cakampe Pƙed rokem +1

    it's so remote, no other people

    • @Badgersam
      @Badgersam Pƙed rokem

      It's never like that!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      We try to get up early and get an early start on these busy trails!

  • @kathigee
    @kathigee Pƙed rokem

    love love love your adventures in Alaska!! (this is random since I know its been a while.. but can you tell me what brand your 2 person inflatable kayak is? I'm finally ready to get one 😊).. thank you and happy trails!!

  • @jameswaldecker1236
    @jameswaldecker1236 Pƙed rokem +1

    Wow - this video makes me love my past experience of Hatcher Pass even more! I did both Reed Lakes and everything around Independence Mine on July 12 (two months ago tomorrow), which brought me to the end of hiking 102 miles in Alaska in 10 days. (By the way, thank you for that affirmation on choosing Reed Lakes over Gold Mint!) For me, the weather was dystopian and my legs were starting to feel it. However, everything you said about the beauty of the area was spot on - and you had fantastic weather! There were little things that kept me going. Your first response to Lower Reed Lake after all the boulders was just like mine. The lake is even more amazing because of all the work to get there. I had not seen anyone else on the Reed Lakes Trail until Upper Reed Lake when another hiker saw my hat and excitedly said, "Detroit Tigers?!" (I represent the Motor City wherever I go.) We were both from suburban Detroit, which made it amazing to be running into another Michigander so far away! On the Gold Cord Trail, a mom asked me if I had a first aid kit since her son had cut open his hand, and I was very glad I took the A+K advice on first aid kits. Since I have all the equipment and look like I know what I'm doing, people will be looking to me for this, so I'm glad I've been following your lead. Thank you for the callback to your most underrated and underviewed video of all time (in my book): the Keweenaw Peninsula video! Again, I'm so happy to see your work in Hatcher Pass, and I'm looking forward to what you found going east!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      102 miles in 10 days! Wow way to go! We loved both hikes but the overall hiking experience was MUCH more enjoyable on the Reed Lakes Trail!
      That’s funny about seeing another person from Detroit! It’s always fun to see someone from your town so far away. Good job on having the first aid kit! You truly never know when you might need it?
      Ps I miss AJ Hinch! I hope he can be successful in Detroit!

    • @jameswaldecker1236
      @jameswaldecker1236 Pƙed rokem

      Thank you! As always, much of what I've done I've learned by watching you. I appreciate all the things you share about hiking. Totally agree - it's awesome when you see your hometown people so far away. I was running into Michiganders everywhere in Alaska. My Kenai Fjords boat tour was filled with Michigan people. All of us Detroiters are forever starving to see mountains!
      P.S. We really, really miss Mr. Verlander! Our general manager was let go this year, and everyone talked about how we didn't get enough when we traded JV to the 'Stros. That said, if the Tigers can't do anything, I'm happy to root for H-Town since I once lived there for two years. I'm afraid to say AJ is all we have going for us right now!

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      One thing I’ve noticed in all our travels is that Michiganders travel well! I see them everywhere!
      We’re glad we can share our adventures and help people along the way!
      That’s refreshing to hear! It’s usually Houston hate. Mr. Verlander is crushing it. I really really hope they can convince him to stay a couple more years after this year! Hopefully the Tigers can right the ship soon!

    • @jameswaldecker1236
      @jameswaldecker1236 Pƙed rokem

      We Michiganders get around! No doubt a lot of us are watching your videos.
      You'll never see Houston hate from me! I lived in the Galleria neighborhood, as well as Midtown, and I had a great time there. I think I've heard before that JV wants to pitch until 45 (kind of like Nolan Ryan), so he might have a number more years. He'd probably be tempted to come back to Detroit if the Tigers were good, but we just have way too far to go to get back in contention.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      That’s good! Most people hear Astros and instantly start hating. We love visiting the Heights when we go to Houston to see family. There’s so much good food all over the city too
      Yes I’m just scared he’ll want to go to the Yankees or something. I would be very disappointed!

  • @halgibson9959
    @halgibson9959 Pƙed rokem

    Another cool video! What to the beavers use to build their dams in the tundra? Mud & twigs?

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      I’m not sure but that sounds right! Thanks and thanks for watching!

  • @akfasso
    @akfasso Pƙed rokem

    Loving this entire Alaska adventure. Looks like the weather could not have been more perfect for this hike! Super nerd question here: do you guys film everything at 60fps and just drop the frame rate in editing to get the slow mo shots or are you actively switching settings while out filming? (I did this on my last trip and found it cumbersome, so I’m wondering what your method is. :) )

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      Hi! That’s a great question! For “normal” speed we shoot at 24 fps and slo no is 120 fps. On our camera (Sony FX3) we’re able to set up custom modes to those settings and easily switch between them. So it’s quick and easy to switch in the moment!
      Thanks and thanks for watching!

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso Pƙed rokem

      @@AdventuresofAplusK Thanks! I’ll have to look into programming a quick button on my camera. It’d be much easier than fumbling through the menus every time. :)

  • @petertellone7665
    @petertellone7665 Pƙed rokem

    It’s hard to tell from the continuity of your shoots but do you guys take days off to chill and rest up? I know on my longer trips if I don’t I start get to the point I just want to go home . But I’m a lot older than you two and don’t travel as many weeks as you . Great episode

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      We do have days in between videos. Those days are usually spent editing and uploading the videos
and a little bit of rest. Thank you!

  • @troyjones5522
    @troyjones5522 Pƙed rokem

    I was there dude

  • @paulskystoneadventures
    @paulskystoneadventures Pƙed rokem

    👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍

  • @debraelainemcdonald27
    @debraelainemcdonald27 Pƙed rokem

    What was the name of that great laundromat??? We are plotting a trip to AK next summer. Enjoying your informative and beautiful videos.

  • @tacrewgirl
    @tacrewgirl Pƙed rokem

    Wow, you definitely got to enjoy Hatcher Pass for several hikes. We went yesterday and there is already snow.
    No idea how you got footage of Reed Lakes without tons of people.
    Yay for Adam catching a rainbow trout.
    Never seen a tourist get excited about going to Taco King. That made me chuckle but also made me hungry.
    Great video. Love the editing and style. Excited to see where your adventures take you next.

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem +1

      Oh wow! Would love to see it with some snow!
      We got up and got out there as early as we could.
      I couldn’t believe I caught that! 😂
      Taco King reminded us of the TexMex places back home in Texas. It was solid!
      Thank you!

    • @tacrewgirl
      @tacrewgirl Pƙed rokem

      @@AdventuresofAplusK You guys should come back to Alaska in the winter check out some of the same spots.
      I love the winter here. Lots of hiking, XC skiing, downhill skiing, wild ice skating on lakes and rivers, ice fishing, snowmachining to glaciers, staying in public use cabins, and awesome Christmas markets. And that's all within two hours of Anchorage.
      I've even been kayaking in Seward in winter and saw a sea lion.
      You guys would love it here.
      Check out the Simple Living Alaska CZcams channel.

  • @malencid
    @malencid Pƙed rokem

    What time to you folks start your hikes?

    • @AdventuresofAplusK
      @AdventuresofAplusK  Pƙed rokem

      It depends. Many times just after sunset. The biggest tip for beating crowds is to start as early as possible

  • @MikeL0084
    @MikeL0084 Pƙed 19 dny

    12:02 Hi- what lake was the catch in? Thank you!

  • @randallhatcher6028
    @randallhatcher6028 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    What's the story of Hatcher Pass ? What is the distance or length of it ?

  • @roycemaslyk3612
    @roycemaslyk3612 Pƙed rokem

    Great video presentation. I hope I do this alone hiking🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer5073 Pƙed rokem

    Who blew the emergency whistle?