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Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · 9d

Thunderstorm ⛈️ Salt Lake City 10.11.2025

Willow Heights Trail, Big Cottonwood Canyon- September 2025

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · 10d

One of the best fall hikes the Wasatch has to offer! Come along for a feast for the eyes on the Willow Heights Trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon!

youtu.be/bqVeE9MtL3s

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · 16d

Fall 2025 in Utah has been amazing! #fall #fallcolors #fallleaves#pumpkinspiceseason 😁

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · 17d

Slo Mo from last night’s thunderstorm ⛈️ over the Salt Lake Valley! 10.3.2025 #thunderstorm #slomo #lightning

Mirror Lake Trail, Solo Backpacking, Uinta Mountains- September 2025

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · 17d

Pics from last night’s thunderstorm ⛈️ over the Salt Lake Valley! 10.3.2025 #thunderstorm #lightning

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Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · 17d

Fall backpacking in the Uintas is here! I got to kick off fall solo backpacking the Mirror Lake Trail! This was a great trip during one of my favorite seasons! Fly fishing, peeping the fall colors, and seeing my old friend the Milky Way is hard to beat!

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Lofty Lake Loop, Solo Backpacking, Uinta Mountains- August 2025

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Sep 15

Solo backpacking trip on the Lofty Lake Loop in the High Uintas! This is a classic loop hike in these mountains which held some big surprises! Come along as I return to the Uintas for another great adventure!

youtu.be/n_g0C8CXvFo

North Side Highline Trail Episode III, High Uintas Wilderness- August 2025

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Sep 8

Episode III, the finale of my solo thru hike of the North Side Highline Trail premiers tonight at 6 PM MST! It’s always an interesting and challenging finish in these High Uintas!

Thank you to everyone who watched the first two episodes! See you tonight!

youtu.be/bb326wP8ruc

North Side Highline Trail Episode II, High Uintas Wilderness- August 2025

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Sep 3

Episode II of my North Side Highline Trail solo thru hike is now streaming on my channel!   www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WDm...

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North Side Highline Trail, Episode I, High Uintas Wilderness- August 2025

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Aug 26

The North Side Highline Trail in the Uintas is a much lesser known route. Come along as I share with you a side of the High Uintas that is rarely visited!

North Side Highline Trail Episode I, High Uintas Wilderness- August 2025
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North Side Highline Trail, Episode I, High Uintas Wilderness- August 2025

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Aug 25

Tonight at 6 PM MST Episode I of my solo thru hike of the North Side Highline Trail in the High Uintas Wilderness premieres on my YouTube channel!

youtu.be/Kjs10LlXQZo

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Aug 19

I hit 600 subscribers on my YouTube channel! Thank you for the support!

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Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Aug 13

I completed my solo thru hike of the North Side Highline Trail this week! 41 miles, 7,000 feet of vert, 4 nights, 5 days! Toughest thru hike I’ve done to date! A true wilderness experience! More to share soon!

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Aug 2

Milky Way Over The Uintas July 2025 #milkyway #milkywayphotography #milkywaychasers #milkywaygalaxy #milkyway_nightscapes #nightphotography #longexposure #astrophotography #earth_shotz #nightimages #nightsky #nightshooters #universe #stars #starrynight

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Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Aug 2

Overnight backpacking trip into the Uintas over the weekend. This was a hunt for the Milky Way, and a shakedown for my upcoming trip. New footwear to break in. I had the place all to myself. #highuintas

Ep. 63: Teton Crest Trail

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Aug 1

I had the honor to return to the ‪Trails Worth Hiking‬ podcast to talk about my hike of the Teton Crest Trail!

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Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Aug 1

Overnight backpacking trip in the Uintas to capture the Milky Way!

youtu.be/C44mj6UP2fE

Backpacking For The Milky Way, Uinta Mountains- July 2025

Allsop Lake, High Uintas Wilderness- July 2025

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Jul 20

One epic adventure to one of the wildest places in all of the Uintas! Come along as I backpack Allsop Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness!

youtu.be/pn6pofa3eaY

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Jul 18

Milky Way Timelapse, Naturalist Basin, High Uintas Wilderness, Utah 2025 #milkyway #milkywayphotography #milkywaychasers #milkywaygalaxy #milkyway_nightscapes #nightphotography #longexposure #astrophotography #earth_shotz #nightimages #nightsky #nightshooters #universe #stars #starrynight #timelapse

Naturalist Basin, High Uintas Wilderness- June 2025

Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Jul 14

Overnight trip to Allsop Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness over the weekend! 19 miles round trip to get to this beautiful place! #camping #highuintas #uintas #highplaces #hike #outdoors #getoutside #visitutah #ultralightbackpacking

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Christian Paul @christianpaulphoto.bsky.social · Jul 13

Returning to a section of the Uinta Highline Trail to visit one of the most beautiful places in all of the High Uintas Wilderness! Come along as I solo backpack to Naturalist Basin!

youtu.be/Gb3msPlMVwg