14 Days of Wonderland
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Trailer 14 Days of Wonderland 2020
150 miles
Mt RainierWashington Trails AssociationNatureBackpackingPacific Northwest
Episode 1- Eastside Rainier
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
Episode 1 contains a search for a lost camp known as Deer Creek as well as a rainy first day through gorgeous wildflower meadows. Lisa ends up wet from head to toe but with the help of her friends, ends up wearing gallon zip lock bags in her shoes and Carrie's clothes for a climb up Tamanos Mountain. Runtime 9:31
Episode 2- Summerland on the Wonderland
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
Episode 2 is on the very popular Summerland Trail on the Wonderland system.
Still boasting the ziplock plastic bags in her shoes, Lisa contemplates returning them to Carrie. Upon summiting camp it is found the camp had recently been ransacked by a bear. Runtime 6:46
Episode 3- Forest Lake Day 1
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
As Lisa continues to dry her gear, episode 3 takes you on several trails on the Wonderland. Through the White River area, to Sunrise. The group meets up with Bob and Wendy for a two day stay at Forest Lake. Runtime 9:25
Episode 4- Forest Lake Day 2 Mushrooms and Lake Swimming
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
Episode 4 continues with a trek along Huckleberry Creek looking for fungi as well as a refreshing swim in Forest Lake. Runtime 7:28
Episode 5- Palisades and a Bear in Lupine
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
In episode 5 we say goodbye to the gang and Lisa and Shannon head to Palisades and seven lakes. We encounter a bear just off trail enjoying an afternoon snack and rivers of lupine. Runtime 8:18
Episode 6 Mt. Fremont Sunrise
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
After seeing a big bear foraging at bed time, Episode 6 started with a 4:30 am wake up and eye lock with a big buck. Lisa and Shannon experience the sunrise of a lifetime and end with coffee by 9 back at the campsite by Shadow Lake. Runtime 12:42
Episode 7- Wildflowers of Berkeley Park
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
Now on the Northern Loop Trail, Episode 7 takes us through Berkeley Park wildflowers and a lovely creek that meanders parallel and gives us perfect background music to a relaxing and lovely day. Runtime 6:55
Episode 8- Grand Park, Lake Eleanor, Fire Creek Camp
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
Episode 8 takes us through Grand Park as a day hike to Lake Eleanor. We walk parallel to another bear in the meadow and end at Fire Creek Camp for the night.
Runtime 11:36
Episode 9- Fire Creek to Cataract Valley The Northern Loop
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
Episode 9 finds Lisa and Shannon covering the most mileage of the entire trip with over 6600' vertical gain and 6600' vertical loss. Lisa finds trail miles are a lot longer than regular miles as she pushes across the Carbon River Suspension Bridge with still another uphill climb. Runtime 12:25
Episode 10 Seattle Park, Spray Park, Mowich Lake
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
Episode 10 takes you high across snow fields to the beauty of Spray Park. Lisa says goodbye to Shannon with a backpack boogie send off. Runtime 9:04
Episode 11 Mowich Lake to Golden Lakes
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
Episode 11 finds Sandy joining Lisa where the weather heats up to the mid 90's. A potentially perilous crossing ends safely over the South Mowich River and a new way to bake camp cookies for a yummy dessert at Golden Lakes on The Wonderland Trail. Runtime 9:50
Episode 12- Klapatche Park, St. Andrews Lake and Aurora Lake on The Wonderland Trail
I've lived my entire life in the Pacific Northwest and spent my career within the four walls of a classroom as an elementary school teacher. When I retired last year, COVID-19 hit the world. Instead of world travel and friends, I decided to walk around Mt. Rainier in 14 days and took a few of those friends who were willing to go.
The hike into the backcountry of Mt. Rainier included over 150 miles of trails within Mt. Rainier National Park. It also included a grueling 30,000' vertical feet of elevation gain and over 30,000' vertical feet of elevation loss.
A portion of my trip also touched on the famous Wonderland Trail. Iconic in scenery and blessed with natural protected beauty, Mt. Rainier National Park was named the fifth national park in the United States of America.
Episode 12- Some of the most spectacular scenery met with some of the hottest and strenuous conditions, Lisa and Sandy find themselves pushed to their physical limits and under a time crunch to get to make it to South Puyallup Camp before nightfall. Runtime 9:57
Episode 13- High on a Suspension Bridge from Emerald Ridge to Tahoma
The best day ever full of beautiful view and epic scenes. Runtime 13:02
Episode 14- Indian Henry's, Wicked Kautz She Devil, and a Pee Licking Deer
Final Episode 14- Lisa and Sandy find themselves up against swift currents fording the Kautz. This episode takes them through the beauty of Indian Henry's which was full of biting insects and an evening at Devil's Dream Camp with a pee licking deer. Maps and prep at the end. Runtime 10:55