Backpacking 35 Miles in the Eagle Cap Wilderness

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Күн бұрын

I've dreamed of the Eagle Cap Wilderness for years, and finally, Sean, Emily, and I were able to find a fantastic weekend to head to NE Oregon for a 35 mile backpack trip into the pristine wilderness.
0:00 Intro
0:31 Start of Trip
1:44 Push to Horseshoe Lake
3:08 Making Camp & Sunset
5:20 Sunrise & Exploring the Lake Basin
8:15 Climbing Eagle Cap
12:40 Glacier Pass & Lake
15:08 Final Morning & Wildflowers
17:39 Hiking Out & Beers

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@olddudeonthetrail72 3 ай бұрын

Really well done video. Great intro! So much beautiful scenery there.

@relaxingvideosnorthwest3646 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery! Thank you for sharing

@debbieriddle3378 10 ай бұрын

we just did the loop, opposite direction. lesson learned : don't take your packs up to eagle cap. UGH! beautiful trek! We also stopped at Embers! we ate everything!

@vagabondwildernesswanderings Ай бұрын

Well done! Beautiful video. I want to hike there.

@bmc31190 Жыл бұрын

Holy cow!!! Epic video Spencer!!! Very well executed - I've got to add this one to my bucket list. Very glad we were able to connect on Catalina - cheers!

@spencermoritz3510 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben! Eagle Cap blew me away too! Felt like a mix of the Sierras and the PNW. And yes! Super glad we connected on Catalina! The video of that trip will be out soon and we can both relive that adventure.

@ShastaBubba Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video and love the time-lapse of the rain storm on the water. I'm considering a trip to this same area, so appreciate the beta!

@spencermoritz3510 Жыл бұрын

It's a fantastic area... we basically did this loop minus Sacajawea Peak. We camped at Horseshoe lake the first night and Glacier Lake the 2nd night. www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/hawkins-pass-glacier-pass-eagle-cap-matterhorn?u=i&sh=bqfqy4

@PunkProfess0r Жыл бұрын

I did this hike for my 50 mile hike twice while I was in high school for the Boy Scouts. I remember the highlight of the trip was sticking my head in the glacier water lake and eating at Taco Bell in la grande at the end of the week lol. Really cool video and thanks for sharing.

@adventureswithsammy7154 Жыл бұрын

Great job. I normally get a eagle cap summit in every year, I do a dayhike from two Pan TH. Looks like I need start earlier and get glacier in. Looks you guys handle the down hill well, and the bugs all smiles. Share more so we smile as well.

@petergraham8681 27 күн бұрын

Ever been to Razz Lake? I guess there is an upper & lower one but which one we were at back in the day (1972) I have no way of knowing now. I had thought all these years that there was only one. To get to it we had to check the map sinc e there was no trail up to it from the switchback trail we were on. It was not difficult to find as the route to it uphill took only about 15-20 minutes. From the ridge north of the lake one eventually has a view of the Matterhorn. Apparently there is or was a non technical scramble along a ridge that separates the Matterhorn from Sacagawea Peak. Would be great to try that sometime. These are the 2 highest Wallowa Peaks, apparently.

@garyji Жыл бұрын

Nice done! The time-lapse portion and Horseshoe Lake is wonderful, as is the alpenglow shot at Glacier Lake. I did a different loop in Eagle Cap in 2017, but hit many of the spots you did. The view of the Matterhorn and the lakes basin from Eagle Cap and Glacier Lake in the other direction are truly awe inspiring. Great memories.

@spencermoritz3510 Жыл бұрын

Eagle Cap was stunning! I think it's one of Oregon's best keep secrets!

@cjjt66 Жыл бұрын

Really great video. Excellent footage. I was unfamiliar with Eagle Cap Wilderness. Now I want to go!! Only critique I would add is that you should say more about exactly where you are -- what lake, trail name, etc. Keep up the good work!

@spencermoritz3510 Жыл бұрын

Good idea! Gonna start adding more voice overs and text to the videos. BTW we did this route minus Sacajawea Peak. www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/hawkins-pass-glacier-pass-eagle-cap-matterhorn?u=i&sh=bqfqy4

@mmoutdoors1 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular video! We did basically this exact route but the opposite direction, I think we even stayed at the same campsite on Horseshoe lake. The eagle caps completely blew us away, can't wait to take another trip out there. Tons of great trails in there

@spencermoritz3510 Жыл бұрын

Eagle Cap exceeded my expectations as well. Felt like a PNW version of the Cal Sierras. Very cool with tons of well established trails. A real playground!!!

@DJ-pp9yg Жыл бұрын

Great job! Went to Eagle cap last July, going back in two weeks. You are doing great work. Keep it up! You have another subscriber.

@spencermoritz3510 Жыл бұрын

Eagle Cap greatly exceeded my expectations. Incredible country out there! Thanks for watching!

@cabinvibeetsystore9094 Жыл бұрын

New sub! Liked 🤩👍👏👏😉

@spencermoritz3510 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@thelonehiker4698 Жыл бұрын

Great video, what type of camera did you use?

@spencermoritz3510 Жыл бұрын

This trip was actually all filmed on an iPhone 13! But I’ve since upgrades to a Song a7s3!

@randyherring2214 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the trip. Could you share which month you made this trip and what the temp conditions would be in late Sept. Thanks..!

@spencermoritz3510 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We went in early August. Temps were cool in the mornings (45F) and warm in the afternoons (75F).

@adventureswithsammy7154 Жыл бұрын

Late Sept, prob 40F in mornings and maybe afternoon high of 60. Prep needs be open 30 to 70, with possible snow. Maybe dont happen but everyone once in while it does