5 Days on the Abandoned Trail in the Heart of the Cascade Mountains!

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I spent 5 brutal and beautiful days backpacking the Icicle Divide - a remote and mostly abandoned trail deep in the heart of the Cascade Mountains! This is potentially the most difficult backpacking trip in Washington State. Starting at Stevens Pass on the PCT, this barely traveled trail traverses mountain passes, burbling creeks, stunning lakes, and craggy peaks for 45 miles all the way into the town of Leavenworth where I live! For much of this adventure there was no trail at all, and every day was a punishing challenge of ascents and descents that tested me physically, and emotionally. Joining me on this once in a lifetime adventure was my good friend, and fellow outdoor YouTuber, ‪@eric_hanson‬! That's right - he's back! This was the most difficult and rewarding backpacking trip I have ever done. We had a blast, we struggled, we cried, we laughed, and were awestruck by this gorgeous lost trail deep in Washington's rugged Alpine Lakes Wilderness! Yay backpacking! I hope you enjoy... 💚

Intro: 00:00
Backpacking the Icicle Divide - Day 1: 1:20
Backpacking the Icicle Divide - Day 2: 20:22
Backpacking the Icicle Divide - Day 3: 37:56
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 38:39
Backpacking the Icicle Divide - Day 3 (con't): 39:34
Backpacking the Icicle Divide - Day 4: 57:34
Backpacking the Icicle Divide - Day 5: 1:15:25
Outro: 1:18:38

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This was my first big backpacking adventure since being diagnosed with POTS. Find more information about POTS here -

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healt...
https://www.dysautonomiainternational...

My Backpacking Gear -

LiteAF 46L Curve Pack: https://liteaf.com/product/ecopak-epl...
LiteAF x MGO Fanny Pack: https://liteaf.com/product/liteaf-x-m...
Garmin InReach (updated): https://alnk.to/4XvtMYV
CNOC Vesica 1L Bottle: https://alnk.to/6TzM2wS
Poop Emoji Bag: https://alnk.to/6IF3BfH
First Aid Bag: https://alnk.to/7BeQvl5
Kula Cloth: https://alnk.to/6mPxDC1
HumanGear GoPee: https://alnk.to/1C759uk
Teva Original Sandals: https://alnk.to/h6FIVOA
Topo Pursuit 2: https://alnk.to/28RLt1P
NiteCore Headlamp: https://alnk.to/4fQpkgQ
Sawyer Squeeze Filter: https://alnk.to/74ux1kW
CNOC Vecto 2L Bag: https://alnk.to/aWDcBiG
EE Torrid APEX Jacket: https://alnk.to/d3Cin7G
Bear Canister: https://alnk.to/8tODpjw
EE Booties: https://alnk.to/28Rjysg
NEMO Fillo Elite Pillow: https://alnk.to/fHmeC9L
NEMO Hornet Elite Osmo 1p*: https://www.nemoequipment.com/product...
*If you want the same tent but don’t mind a tiny bit of extra weight for less cost, check out the NEMO Hornet Osmo 1p: https://alnk.to/8PE6PpC
NEMO Tensor All-Season (updated version): https://alnk.to/6bUK7br
Gossamer Gear Thinlight Pad: https://alnk.to/gKQcYbK
EE Revelation Quilt: https://alnk.to/g3bb2T8
LumenAID PackLite Titan Lantern: https://alnk.to/eZHcGU6

Due to my POTS diagnosis LMNT has become an even more essential part of my daily routine and critical to my health. I am thrilled to get to continue to partner with them to spread the love for my favorite salty electrolyte drink mix! To find out more about LMNT, click here: https://drinklmnt.com/

The Miranda Goes Outside crew:

Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden
Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Editor: Doug Linstedt
Dog: Tucker
Cat: Oscar
Miranda: Miranda

This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan!

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5 Days Backpacking the Icicle Divide with Eric Hanson!
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