Trans-Catalina Trail Thru-Hike in 4K | Backpacking Catalina Island, CA.
This is a 6 day thru-hike of the Trans-Catalina Trail on Catalina Island 26 miles off the coast of Southern California. I hiked just shy of 50 miles on this strenuous, rugged and gorgeous trail. I am joined by my niece Christine of @thisgirlhikes (channel link below). We encounter wildlife, beautiful sunsets and steep climbs high above the crystal clear turquoise waters of the Pacific. Come along on this epic adventure...
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I was going to watch this on a PC screen but within the first minute or two decided it deserved much better. Folks do yourselves a favor and watch her videos on a big screen! If you're impressed watching on a small screen you'll be blown away on a good sized TV screen. I lived in SoCal for almost 14 years and loved Catalina. You've reminded me how wonderful a place it is. Only 24 miles from the clutter and noise of L.A. For those that are not photographers or videographers you may not fully appreciate the level of work and skill it takes to produce something like this. There are lots of high dynamic range shots that are very, very difficult to pull off even with the best of equipment. The amount of time spent editing is way more than people realize. Producing videos of this quality takes considerable effort. CG you're doing a great job!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind feedback and your support.
@yoy58913
4 жыл бұрын
You're right it is better watching it in a big screen
@3smoke
4 жыл бұрын
I watch all her videos on the big screen. She has a photographic eye and it's worth it!
@rcz2023
4 жыл бұрын
Very well said.
Being an avid You Tube viewer and subscribed to over 300+ channels I seldom comment because I watch so many mostly in the evening in bed and just don't have time to comment all the time. I have commented a few times things in my heart about some videos so for me to continually comment on your videos is a very special compliment. I am enamored with the BEAUTY you are sharing. I have a coffee table book of our Nation's National Parks and right in the very front cover it shows the locations of all our National Parks. I immediately noticed that most of our Nation's National Parks are located in the Western and mid-western US. Having volunteered in many State Parks, I consider State and National Parks real treasures. You are very blessed to absorb yourself into these treasures. Your channel has quickly become my favorite! Thank you so much Catherine for sharing with all of us!
Oh I love it! I can't wait to see what my video ends up being like. LOL
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 Well, you have a lot going on. I’m excited to see yours, as well.
@monicarandeen8698
4 жыл бұрын
I'll be waiting! 😀
@ronaldrose7593
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Christine, I'm sure that your video will be another award winner. I am anxious to see it. All the best to you. 🤗
Two women with packs in hand/ Decided to hike Catalina land/ The trails were rough and high/ Silhouette mountains in the sky/ The sun melted into the sea/ Yellows, reds and purple majesty/ A camp fire flickering on site/ The moon burning in the night/ Another Cat adventure now done/ More to come beneath the sun/ Two women with packs in hand/ Decided to hike Catalina land/
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Love it!!!
WOW! Your footage of this trip was breathtaking so it must have been heaven for you. Thank you so much for sharing this hike.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
It was heaven.
Well done Cat. Ive been an airline pilot for 34 years and have flown over Catalina Island literally a 1000 times. Next time I look down on CAT-alina I will think of you and this beautiful video. I’m very proud of you.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott!
Never knew that Catalina Island was that big or that wild, Bison! The wildflowers and ocean views were lovely. 🙏👏
@RebelRobin501
4 жыл бұрын
Theresa Joyce and there are rattlesnakes.
As a CA girl this is totally on my list. This might just be the first thru hike I do! Another well done video. I always feel transported when watching your videos. The music, narration, photography are always top notch!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Monica!
@perrymccullough511
4 жыл бұрын
I really like Cat's musical choices, too...and the rest speaks for itself!
this is why i love California! we have rivers, lakes, mountains, forrests, deserts, beautiful coastline, we even have islands! you could spend a lifetime here an not see it all.
Stunning. That’ll be in my head all week.
So Awesome Cat, after a long day of work, coming home and decompressing with your video, life is good! Thank you Cat.
What an incredible creation this video is! Beautiful cinematography matched with perfect music selections. You have a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us. And I can't wait for Christine's too, because her gift is the philosophical storytelling she adds. You two make a formidable team.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Kim! ❤️
Such a beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing your experience with us
Loved it Catherine! Can’t wait to see Christine’s video 🤗
I didn't want this video to end!! I guess in a way it hasn't as I'll just go watch Christene's video when it posts.
Your gear list is very helpful, thank you. Great hike
Hello Catherine, it's good to see the dynamic duo partner up again and take on the challenges of Catalina Island. That is such a beautiful area to be hiking in. Bison on Catalina Island, how neat is that !! Always, the very best of good things for you and Christine. 🤗
Just Beautiful !! I'm outta breath just watching ya'll climb...
Beautiful! Thanks for making and sharing this!
Wow what a beautiful place on this earth! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful video! Have been to Catalina but would love to see it the way you did! Can only imagine how beautiful it was in person! Thanks for sharing!
Breathtakingly beautiful well done like always ,thank you
What a beautiful hike. Those views were incredible! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us and we hope you have a wonderful remainder of the week.
Glorious...beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Thank you for opening new worlds of beauty that I have never seen before. Blessings
Absolutely beautiful. What a gorgeous setting for a great hike. This would be a summertime bucket list for me.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julz! Summer might be too hot as there’s very little shade on this trail. I have a shortened version in mind I’d love to do with you! ❤️
You mesmorized me......I closed my eyes and got lost into the scenery. You definitely captured the "feeling" you get watching a California coastal sunset which cannot adequately be described. Loved the cactus...the birds...the sounds....the music...the bison...the campfires....the morning coffee ☕....your narration.....the views of and from the trail....and of course, as always, the the breakfast burrito and 🍔 lol. Thanks so much Cat!!!!!!!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mike. New you would enjoy the food selections and coffee. 😂😂😂
@mikeferrannini712
4 жыл бұрын
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures .....oh I definitely did enjoy those selections...I just know they taste better on the trail or just after a hike too...I loved the entire video....it felt like I was there on the trip...i found a Vietnamese instant coffee...packets like TJs....with sugar and cream added already...but a bit rounder and bolder flavor...have to go get more cause it was so good I used it all...vinacafe brand ...very inexpensive for about 50 packets
So beautiful, thanks for sharing.
as always - beautiful photography and beautiful music. you do a magnificent job. thanks.
Thank you for this beautiful video!
What an amazing adventure, beautiful, thanks for letting me go along ,love those bison
1st! A couple of beautiful girls walking beautiful trails.......
Wow you guys conquered that island. .. and I will watch Christines side ..of course! Thank you Guys. 6 days of Beautiful scenery.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏!
Thank you for the amazing video!
Catalina is a special place. Thanks for sharing!
Only you can film something and the pics at all the Splendor of the beauty of Santa Catalina Island it's so beautiful and you do it so well I remember going there was a kid and my grandparents as boat we would hit quite a few of the Channel Islands abalone my grandmother loved it are used to go pull it off the rocks funny what you remember after 50 years the sites you bring me bring back fond memories thank you sweetie love what you do love what you see and I love you you're a sweetheart keep them coming
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Billy!
I spent 3.5 years on Catalina.....I was Harbor Patrol Catherine. I am now on my 40 sailboat living in Mexico. Beautiful video !
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
How awesome! Enjoy Mexico!!
Omg!! One of your best! Brings a tear, Catherine. Thank You!! On my bucket list...can't beat the west coast! 😉💜💛💛💙💘
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Marian!!! ❤️❤️
Looks beautiful ,you gals are so lucky thanks for sharing. ☮️👍 👍
Cat, another awesome video. So calming to watch, thank you. Stay safe and take care.
Awesome vlog, love watching you two on your adventures. You keep hiking your dream adventure and I keep watching with envy! LOL
Thanks for the great video TCT is on my bucket list!
Grew up over looking Catalina Island... made many trips there over the years... Hiked across the island only once... was always ready to say " we didn't see the 30 "No Tresspassing" signs... Wrigley family(gum and Chicago Cubs owner) owned pretty much everything but Avalon, I think... Thank you so much.... brought me back to my childhood... Hope to do this hike in the near future!!!
Interesting hike I never truly knew about until your well-filmed and documented video. Thanks so very much.
At the end of the trip a hamburger .. wow all some. . Great trip ... Looking forward next adventure..
I like your videos! Spring is coming soon and you're bring the Vagabond out in me for the year. Keep em' comin!
Beautiful views! Happy Trails.
Thanks for taking us along Catherine. I never knew this trail existed. Added to my ever expanding list of "to do" hikes. Cheers from Tennessee...R.
I have heard of Catalina Island // but never have seen the wild side of it // Wow it;s beautiful . thanks for the hike . loved it //
awesome capture...thanks for taking us with u:)
Made this hike many times, as I lived in Belmont Shore area of Long Beach. Thanx for reminding me of such great times on the trails at Catalina. Loved to camp on the beach at Pardons Landing.
I love ocean 🌊 and mountains 🏔 and can never decide which one the most... here you don’t have to. Stunning ocean photography.
I love this. I’m planning 6 days as well. I’m hoping to add in some side trails and enjoy not feeling rushed. Thank you for posting this beautiful, informational video.
Absolutely awesome thank you for another great video they just keep on getting better🤓
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Keith!
What a lovely video. Reminded me of a one day trip to Catalina years ago. I did go sea kayaking which was fun.
Wow! What a beautiful and relaxing video Cat! I'm so glad you shared this hike!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jessica!
What an amazing and beautiful sunset!.
Amazing video......Thank You!
Awesome video update 👍🌲Thank you for sharing this us
You live the life! I so needed this relaxing video. 🙏 ❤
Great job Cat, another well done video on an amazing hike!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Wonderful hiking video can see a lot of effort in the filming. Seems like a beautiful thru hike, the shot at 22:44 is really nice, I love that vibe so much it is what it means to have a hiking adventure
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Josh!
What a beautiful Island, and great time of year to hike it! Made for a great armchair backpack, thanks Cat!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay!
Thanks for the video. I love to see hikes by the sea. I hope you do more coastal hikes next winter when it gets cold up in the mountains.
Exquisitely beautiful! I think you are terrific. Thanks for this.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christopher!
Absolutely beautiful. I used this as my morning meditation. Maybe I'll get out on the trails again after my pacemaker settles down. LOL
Gorgeous hike!
Plain beautiful, breathtaking views thank you for sharing. 🍂🍃
Beautiful scenery. I think that this is a trip to make and extend time to take in the sights. Thank you again for sharing your experience!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Lots of people do it in a shorter period of time. We wanted to have time to enjoy it.
I’ve completed this trail and its a must. I promise you the trail will not disappoint.
Well done! What an amazing place.
I’ve heard a little about Catalina Island but never seen any of it. Thank you for sharing your journey. The candid portions were great. Another great video Cat. Keep living your best life.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Simply beautiful ... the photography, the music and the storytelling. Thank you.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jon!
Stunning photography! Thank you.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Excellent vid Cat, the island looked very beautiful.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Never knew that Catalina Island was that big or that wild, Bison, Outstanding !!
This video is well worth the wait.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Woo hoo! I’m glad. :) Thank you.
Gorgeous scenery, of a different kind than what I'm used to.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Marty. Winters in So Cal are much different than winters in Canada. Hope things start warming up for you.
Awesome! I found out that I’m going to be in LA next January. I’m putting this on my list.
Only seen Catalina in movies. Thank you for taking me along with you. Never imagined bison on the island. Glad you did not take the Minnow.
Great vid. When I saw it was over 30 minutes long I thought I wouldn't watch entirety. Imagine my surprise when it ended and I was wishing for more. Nicely done. Stunning views. Thanks.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic to hear Jayne. Thank you!
Beautiful!
Catherine that was a great hike and beautifully presented. Our son wanted to take us there after he graduated and now I see why! Definitely added this to the list.
Beautiful video!
Well Catherine your vista's are nothing but fantastic but still the lense will never capture what your eyes have seen. Catalina is gorgeous but I will always have the seirra's will always be my love. Thanks for letting me see what I always saw from the ocean. Love emerald bay, surprised you didn't see some wild boar..God bless you your friend Rick...
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. No, the camera can never fully do justice to what the eye sees.
What a great trip. Shows why so many people like Calif.....the coast, the beach, the mtns......has it all. Looks like you had no problem with crowds and were rewarded with peaceful views. Thanks for sharing your trip.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
It was a great time to go! Thank you!!
Nice trip, great job capturing the beauty Catalina has to offer.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Monica! Thank you so much!
BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS SCENERY VIEWS VIDEO ! LOOKED LIKE A LOT OF FUN ! SOMEONE ELSE I WATCHED DID THE SAME TRAIL ABOUT A YEAR AGO & SOMETHING HAPPENED , CAN'T REMEMBER AT THIS POINT IN TIME. GLAD YOU BOTH HAD A GREAT TIME ON YOUR JOURNEY ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED AS ALWAYS ! THANK YOU !
Very nice as always Katherine very nice there thanks for sharing I am back too work light duty
👍👍Awsome great vistas👍👍
Wonderful adventure, so pretty there.
Catherine! you've made some great videos, but this one is off the charts!!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😀🙏
What a beautiful place to go backpacking!
Excellence video production! Great music complimenting your story. Really... Nice work.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Beautiful story Cat!
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Rod Scherich thank you!
Such a beautiful island for only being 21 miles long and 8 miles wide a lot up and down a lot of beauty it's incredible a place like that still exist I'm glad you went and filmed it you do awesome work it's only 76 square miles so much Beauty and one Lytle place
@williamlawrence5455
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the love and the hearts you're special Katharine
Nicely done video, one of your best IMO.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏🙏!
Catherine. I very rarely post comments, and have been a subscriber of yours for quite a long time, but wanted to tell you that I thoroughly enjoy what you put out here for all of us to enjoy. I also wanted to tell you that I particularly enjoy the hikes that you and your niece take together . I am a subscriber to her channel as well, and love to watch the prospective from each POV. Thank you for such great content.
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment! I appreciate hearing from you.
Beautiful documentary! Had no idea!
What was a lazy Sunday afternoon, became a hike with you on Catalina 😎thanks, I enjoyed
@CatherineGregoryAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏!
Loved it. What a nice place. Loved the wildlife. Wow you should see this on a big screen TV Catherine. It was Awsome.👍👍👍💓