The Musical Mountaineers carry a violin and piano up trails to perform in secret wilderness locations.
Imagine hiking along a remote trail, snowy mountain peaks all around, and suddenly you think you hear the faint strains of a violin, the soft chords of a piano. Impossible! You keep walking, confused by the sound that is getting slightly louder, and then you see it – a duet, set up by the side of the trail. A pianist and a violinist are serenading the wilderness, and you just happen to be lucky enough to stumble upon it.
These are the Musical Mountaineers, Rose and Anastasia, who take great pleasure in performing their music in remote settings. Since 2017, the two friends have performed in over 40 locations around the Pacific Northwest and only a lucky 30 people or so have witnessed their concerts in person.
The pair does not reveal the locations of their performances for a few reasons. As explained on their website, “We want to abide by Leave No Trace ethics, which includes no group size in a wilderness area of over 12 people.” They also like to perform at sunrise, which means leaving from the trailhead at night, and the concerts are very spontaneous and weather-dependent.
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