Absolutely agree Mark! Emily and I have a few more years till we’re empty nesters and than we’re coming out there. Another annoying person moving to beautiful Idaho 🤣 thanks for watching!

The glacier only took us 30-45 mins. It's very steep and depending on the year it could have hidden crevasses. It was late in the season when we went up so everything was visible and obvious. I would definitely bring crampons and an ice axe. Depending on the conditions you might want to rope up with somebody. Sahale Glacier is typically a glacier in name only as it is a small glacier but a glacier nonetheless. It's a good glacier to cut your teeth on. Research glacier travel for sure and try to practice with your equipment before getting on it. Have a blast!

@@TheMountainMatt Awesome thanks! What time did yall make it back down too?

Thanks! It was a fun scramble to an unreal view 🤯

Wow 😮! I could see how that could happen, it’s such a weird soggy area.

Cool! I’ll put that one on the list 😁👍🏼

I've added a few cameras to my collection since this video. I currently shoot with a GH5 and a couple different lenses depending. I also have a dedicated iPhone 14 Pro Max for whoever is with me and they’re willing to get some shoots. Also, a couple GoPros for POV shots and those sketchy areas.

@@TheMountainMatt Thanks for the info and for showing us your adventures! Look forward to future content!

You bet 👍🏼 I love sharing our adventures with like minded peeps 😁

Non that adventure 🤣

I didn’t feel safe at all… luckily it was Ben’s vehicle 🤣

Thanks for visiting

Thanks Josh! Glad you found the channel! Needless to say we slept in the next morning 🤣. I said “hey bear” for at least an hour straight in the dark once we got back to the Jenny Lake area.

Sad, it must have been on the ridges near the summit😢

Wow 😬 this is the second time someone has told me something like this…. There’s a super sketchy area of class 5 climbing on that ridge. Sad.

@@nasernaser9391 it was. Sounds like he called his wife from the summit then had the accident on the way down. He's a well known very experienced hiker in the local community.

Terrible! 80 yr old guy huh 🤔…. I wonder if it’s the guy we saw run by use a year before up on Montic Cristo??? An amazing older guy ran by Emily and I like we were standing still! Tall skinny older gentleman.

That’s great that you got so far into Hanging Canyon👍🏼! Tetons got some late spring snow that is probably going to take awhile to melt. As far as Glacier goes… the most difficult would be either Dragonstail because of the steep LOOSE shale, although it is a short scramble it’s very dangerous. Siyeh Mountain, Sinopah Mountain and Grinnell Mountain were long steep slogs as well but didn’t feel as dangerous. I would have to say that Siyeh would be my most favorite in Glacier to date. Although it’s more of a climb. It had everything, amazing views and all kinds of wildlife. You can’t really go wrong in Glacier, every mountain or trail has its own incredible beauty. My favorite hike would probably be either Dawson Pass or Iceberg Lake. They’re amazing!

@@TheMountainMatt Thanks so much for the response. I'll let you know what we ended up doing! Going in a few weeks. I loved that you and your wife split off on several excursions. I'm going with my two sons who are 17 and 14 along with my wife and daughter who is 9. My daughter has done 13 miles in South Dakota up to Black Elk Peak but I'm thinking there'll be times when it's ideal to bifurcate. :)

My pleasure! I’m so lucky, Emily spoils me so much 😁. We actually cut our teeth on Harney Peak as it was called way back when we all did it! The trees at the top are crazy! Whatever you decide to do you guys will love! Heads up though, Glacier is a different kind of animal 👍🏼, enjoy!

Thanks me boy!

Dude! So pumped for you! You should be good, you got the longest part of the year👍🏼 we did that in mid September a few years ago.

It was a great quick hike that gets you up close and personal to Rainier 👍🏼!

That was the end of August 2023. It was exceptionally warm the entire summer last year. The snow was packed well so micro spikes were all we needed. I heard there is a lot of snow up high still. I’d check reviews of the trail on AllTrails app or similar apps or stop at a ranger station and check conditions. We felt completely comfortable going up when we did. Post holing would add all kinds of trouble.

I know right! Ben was also attempting it late May and had to flip due to waist high snow and nonstop post-holing. Our last push was some serious climbing but super fun!

Yes sir! It was something special, a first for us that trip 👍🏼

Hi Helen! I'm glad you're watching 😁 it means a lot to us that people enjoy our adventures! Emily and I are headed back to your neck of the woods in a couple months actually, cheers!

@@TheMountainMatt can't wait for the next video.and I hope I can see your family in person so I can have a picture.🫶❤️

Maybe we’ll see you out on the trail someday 😃

@@TheMountainMatt I wish 😆

Those are Clifden Oakleys. They were way to big for my tiny bald head so I gave them to a friend 🤣.

I know right 🤣! Thanks man, I’m glad you’re following along 👍🏼

​@TheMountainMatt you got a great channel going and happy to see this grow. I snapped my leg on my last hike and will be living through your channel for the next three months

Dude! Where were you and how did you get down!?

Round Mountain Darrington wa. Winter route! That's the way to go if you ask me. Suprised not many do it. SAR came and air lifted me to Providence medical.

That's horrible I hope you recover quickly! I can't even imagine! I know the area well, looking at Whitehorse Mountain someday.

Thanks, trust me I could make them an hour long but nobody would watch 🤣

@TheMountainMatt lol. We would. 😀

😊 thanks!

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Thanks! Rainier is unexplainable! What a perfect NP, Cheers!

We were there in August 2023. They had sunny weather in spring from the get go last year. We got so lucky with the clouds giving way like they did while we were out there. On our off day everything was socked in with clouds. Definitely try to get back in the future 👍🏼

Also had to ask , got any recommendations in Yosemite and/or kings canyon / Sequoia ?

We actually cut our teeth in Yosemite when the girls were very young. Mist Trail is a must. Try to get all the way to Vernal and Nevada Falls, they’re both gorgeous. Upper Yosemite Falls is great as well. If you have time go to the Hetch Hetchy part of the park is quieter and gorgeous as well. Haven’t been to Kings/Sequoia yet but I’ve researched the Mineral King area and it looks amazing!

Yes sir 👍🏼 … late August 2023. It take me awhile to get videos edited and uploaded. Cheers!

Thanks! I currently shoot with a GH5 and a couple different lenses depending. I also have a dedicated iPhone 14 Pro Max for whoever is with me and they’re willing to get some shoots. Also, a couple GoPros for POV shots and those sketchy areas.

Thank you so much for this! I'm glad you found the channel and video! I will definitely tell Emily how tough she is 🤣 👍🏼

Pretty much spot on 🤣👍🏼.... although the cascading river in the canyon is worth the visit. Once you get past the cabin it's real cool as well.

We didn't have any problem then with the ticks. We were there in late September the year before so I think we've missed tick season, thank God.

The rock in Glacier is VERY loose shale. Just be prepared for that. Otherwise you should be fine if you have good experience route finding and climbing. I was out there last fall on Dragonstail which is right next to Reynolds and it was some of the loosest I’ve ever dealt with. There will be good goat trails going up each 👍🏼. Have a great time!

Awesome! Thanks so much. I cannot wait.

Great question! To date I would have to say Eldorado Peak with a close second being Sahale, even though we didn’t actually summit. Black Peak is also a very close second. That could change soon as I’m headed back to Washington in a few weeks. I have a few more incredible adventures planned 😃!

@@TheMountainMatt what's your favorite climb ever? (not just in wa)

They all have their own appeal but Siyeh will always stand out for me. It had everything that day! Wildlife, great company, decent weather and incredible scenery! The 4000 foot drop off was indescribable. Headed to Washington, Wyoming and Banff for some big adventures this summer so that could change shortly.

@@TheMountainMatt how many peaks total have you climbed all time?

I think I'm up over 30... and counting! 😃 I haven't counted before😁

Thanks so much Rachel! We are blessed beyond! You’re going to absolutely love it there. Let me know if you have any questions 😁👍🏼

Thanks Ryan! N Cascades are probably my new favorite mountains. Ya gotta get up there 👍🏼. I currently shoot with a GH5 and a couple different lenses depending. I also have a dedicated iPhone 14 Pro Max for whoever is with me and they’re willing to get some shoots. Also, a couple GoPros for POV shots and those sketchy areas.

@@TheMountainMatt thanks! And smart with the iPhone for ease of use. Keep crushing it

Exactly 👍🏼 got big plans for this summer!

I feel your pain! I got a little bone on bone going on in my knees. Take it slow and heal. Before ya know it you’ll be back out there! Thanks for watching and I’m glad you found the channel 👍🏼

Hi there 🤣… sometimes ya gotta flip and survive to go again another day 👍🏼 cheers!

I bet you were right around the time we were up there. We got so lucky. Two days before that for almost a week it was terrible! That Sourdough Mountain fire screwed up everything!

LOL! I know right... we were keeping a close eye on Sloane during that adventure 🤣

@@TheMountainMatt Oh I know. May look scarier than it is. We are going this summer . We have never been and can't wait. I won't be going up anything like that my knees won't take it but looking forward to some longer flatter hikes. Do you know of any where they maybe hidden gems from most of the public.

The Medicine Grizzly area in the Cut Bank entrance of Glacier is flat and long 👍🏼 when we were there in August we had the entire lake to ourselves. That might be your best bet. The Polebridge area is also less visited than the others. Have a great time Tammy!

Thanks! I have a sugar Momma that lets me do all these amazing adventures 😃 I'm a lucky man!

We did that back in August 2023. Snow melt is probably crazy right now. We parked just east of Johnny Creek Campground right off the road and bushwhacked till we found the trail. There’s a bunch of ribbons heading up towards the boulder field once you find the trail. I had a route I made downloaded into my phone that helped. There’s a decent ridge to navigate around after the creek, if I remember correctly. You’ll have that lake all to yourself 👍🏼… I did read something about people driving up to some private gate on the other side of the creek and parking there. You could download my route off of my AllTrails account and follow that. FYI.. if you are attempting Cashmere Mountain from the same route we did try the northern part of the summit block. We got cliff hung and ran out of time. It looked like it would go approaching from the north not the west like we did.

Just found your Box Elder Peak on Google Earth 👍🏼 driven by that a few times and looked up. Just looked down on it on our flight to Great Falls last September as well 😁. Dang I miss Utah! I was just thinking about when I could get out there to go after Timpanogos 🤔

@@TheMountainMatt The Timpanogos hike is definitely worth the very long day it takes (about 10-20% longer than the Box Elder Peak hike). Thanks for the videos. My knees aren't up to the task of hiking anymore, so I remember my younger days vicariously through KZfaq.

Glad you found the videos! Cheers!

Oh wow!

Thanks David! There’s no entry fee to visit North Cascades NP 👍🏼If you’re backpacking you’ll have to get a backcountry permit in Marblemount at the wilderness info building/ranger station or possibly online. I think the campsites up near Sahale need to be reserved at the wilderness building as well.

@@TheMountainMatt thank you so much!

My pleasure 👍🏼

Step by step… it was brutal. Completely fried at the woods on the way out. We got out in the dark and barely made it to a restaurant in Marblemount that was still open! Crashed immediately when we got to our rental 🤣

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Get ready for your mind to be blown 🤯👍🏼

That took us around 11 hours but we took our time and my filming cuts into the day. It could be much less than that if you're going hard.

@@TheMountainMatt Thanks! We are planning to this hike later this week!

Bring crampons and ice axes. I have a friend who was up there over the weekend and the snow was still really high.

So crazy how much snow has melted! I was hoping for that snow knife edge summit. BJ told me the other day he had to turn around after the notch because there was waste high snow. Post holing like crazy. Sounds like this past winter helped some.

Thanks Mike! You live in my dream land 🤩 can't get enough of the PNW, headed back out in August for some more adventures! Glad you found the channel 😁 Cheers!

We were totally bummed after all that work. Can’t believe we just didn’t bring the crampons, then no problem. Sounds like you had a perfect summit day with a bear greeting you at the top 👍🏼😳! I had a friend send me a pic from the summit the other day but he was totally socked in with clouds. I think I’ll be back someday👍🏼! Thanks for watching!