This is my third major project on the Wonderland; after hiking it 20 times I produced a DVD in 2006. In 2012 I timelapsed the entire trail, including the alternate route over Spray Park, and mapped all the backcountry campsites (these projects can still be viewed on this website: check links). Now in 2024, after finishing my 35th Wonderland transit and spending the last 40 years exploring Mt. Rainier National Park, I’ve combed through my extensive video and photo catalog to curate this series. This is not a how to: if the viewer is looking for itinerary planners and tips on getting permits, this is not the place. This series is to provide a more intimate look at the Wonderland through my camera’s lens. I have melded views from different years and seasons. I share some anecdotes and “views” along the way, and provide historical context. You will see pre 2006 flood footage and experience some of the changes I’ve seen over the past 40 years. I lean heavily on my footage from the past 4 seasons as the newer cameras are far superior to the first iterations of helmet cams. This is unique content that can only come from someone who has consistently roamed the mountain over decades; mountaineering, skiing, hiking and biking. Edited in 2.7K resolution. I hope you enjoy.

SECTIONS IN THE SERIES: 1. Intro and Longmire • 2. Indian Henry’s • 3. Tahoma Creek Suspension Bridge • 4. Emerald Ridge • 5. Puyallup Rivers/St. Andrews-Klapatche Parks • 6. Silver Forest/Golden Lakes • 7. Mowich Rivers/Mowich Lake • 8. Carbon River Environs • 9. Moraine Park/Mystic Lake/West Fork White River • 10. Sunrise/Skyscraper • 11. White River • 12. Summerland • 13. Panhandle Gap/Ohanapecosh Park • 14. Cowlitz Divide/Indian Bar • 15. Stevens Canyon • 16. Reflection Lakes • 17. Spray Park