This narrated video documents our 9-day backpacking journey as we circumnavigated Mt Rainier following the classic Wonderland Trail. Many years ago Raptor and I summited Mt Rainier, so it's always been a special place to us. I used to think Mt Rainier was all about summiting the majestic mountain. Then, this year when we hiked the Wonderland Trail my attitude towards the park completely changed. There is so much more to the park than just the mountain itself. There areas around the mountain are some of the most beautiful places that I've had the chance to hike. Shortly after completing the Wonderland, I went back to do the Northern Loop just to explore the park even more. I now understand why people come from all over the world to hike in this iconic National Park.
Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/3v60wz
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 What is the Wonderland Trail?
01:21 Itinerary
02:03 Day 1 Longmire to Devils Dream
04:36 Day 2 Devils Dream to Klapatche Park
15:47 Day 3 Klapatche Park to Golden Lakes
21:01 Day 4 Golden Lakes to Eagles Roost
26:13 Day 5 Eagles Roost to Mystic
34:15 Day 6 Mystic to Sunrise
41:10 Day 7 Sunrise to Summerland
46:33 Day 8 Summerland to Nickel Creek
59:52 Day 9 Nickel Creek to Longmire