SOLO 3-day backpacking in the Canadian Rockies - the genesis of my YouTube channel
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- Solo 40 km backpack hike to Howse pass in Banff Park, Alberta. This is an abandoned fur trading route. I show tricks for making life easy in the wilderness. The trail was in such bad shape, with so much deadfall, that I had to abandon my attempt to reach the pass. Check out Brian Patton's blog on this trail at: canadianrockies... He's one of the co-authors of my favorite hiking book "The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide".
Here's my map of this trail on CalTopo: caltopo.com/m/...
Best part of making these video (other than the hike) is matching music. For this video I used:
1:50 Instrumental version of Madonna's "Amazing" found on CZcams.
7:20 Instrumental version of the Tragically Hip's "Wheat King" found on CZcams. The Hip are an amazing Canadian band from Ontario.
15:10 Instrumental version of Collective Soul's "Shine". Done by Nick Scott. He's on CZcams as Ambonick1 ( / ambonick1 )
19:20 Instrumental version of U2's "Bad". Great song by an even greater band.
#HowsePass #GDT #backpacking
I love your style of presentation - very relaxed, down to earth. I just started watching your video for the first time and I feel like I've known you a long time. Nothing fancy, just the basics. Good pacing and reflections on your observations. Surprising how engrossing and entertaining the basics can be!
Thanks. I'm definitely more relaxed when I'm hiking alone. When I'm hiking with family and friends I worry more. I also find a lot of people are too busy "hiking somewhere" and don't take the time to appreciate the moment. I never figured out why this video became so popular. It's not the one I consider my best. These days I'm experimenting with a GoPro. I'm not as satisfied with my recent videos as I am with those from a few years back. I have a long solo hike in a few weeks. Perhaps I'll get back in the zone then. Thanks for watching.
Martyupnorth very enjoyable. Thanks for a great and relaxing video. Helped me unwind after a long day.
Yes I couldn't have put it better myself. Very comfortable watching. Some of te trail is not unlike some of our Scottish ones but we are not often trying to find a route through trees -those are normally well used and visible even if parially blocked by fallen trees. What wears us out on the hills is where there is no track but LOTS of heather, bracken ferns, tussocky grass and marsh all of which wear out your legs and sap energy so fast you wouldn't believe.
zantigar - Great comment. You’re exactly right his presentation is very comfortable & relaxed. I was interested from the first few seconds.
Martyupnorth - Great video and hike. I felt like I was hiking along with you. Canada’s beauty has always been breath taking to me. You’re very fortunate to live there.
Sir
I want to thank you for the beautiful video, I lost My left leg 13 years back and then the use of the right leg around 10 years back.I don't say this for you to feel sorry for me. I say it to let you know what and why I am not outdoors with you or on My own. Any way the things that I love are for the most part outdoors.Your video took me back to the days I had in the wilderness as a younger man. I cherished those days and the memories I have are priceless.But some of the color to those memories had faded a bit. You video restored the color and sounds of mountain streams and the smell of clean after a summer rain.Again I thank you for asking me along. It was great to share a cup by the fire and to sleep like the dead after hiking in with40 or 50 pounds on your back.I hope to share many more adventures in the near future. Peace and Love fill your days.
Steven Bell i am going to say thanks to you because between the many disabled people i work for, older people who cant hike so far anymore, all kinds of people / say the same thing, that these videos take people who cant get there to the places they really want to be myself included. Most people wont go to the extra effort of getting an account and posting a comment like this- most of my clients would have a really hard time posting a comment at all. moving a mouse is hard enough for many quadriplegics.. Your comment represents so many people i cant even guess at the numbers, thanks for saying what so many others would like to
I do not know what to say but Thank you for your kind words.I could only hope someone was happy to hear them or would have wanted to say them for themselves.Peace
Vinyl Therapy & Audio There are plenty of guys that have found freedom and the great outdoors that may be disabled. Have you looked at the ATV? There is nothing wrong with them and they are street legal. You can even get them modified to meet your need. Take a look at Polaris. Also, google disabled atv riders.
1AmericanInAsia Sir I have spent every penny of my savings years ago when had to pay all my bills as I had no coverage after loosing my leg. So now I live on $654.00 a month. Are you or the government going to buy this ATV for me? Thank you for trying but i will never be able to afford it.
Vinyl Therapy & Audio Is your hip non-functional or just the leg?
Thanks everyone. Sometime this past weekend I hit the 5,000 subscriber mark. It's been an amazing journey.
Aren't you been scared to camp alone?
what pants are u wearing and were can I buy them I've seen them every were
Timothy Thomas The pants are knock-off Mammuts that I bought overseas in Nepal. Never been able to find them on line. They look good, but they have many problems. Too warm in summer. Trap sweat. Burn easily from sparks. I prefer a good pair of quick-dry pants from NorthFace of Mountain Hardware. I especially like the ones that zip apart and turn into shorts.
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Just wonderin'.. Do you do this all by yourself?
Man...I am a big fan of yours. Truly love Canada. I trained with the Canadian military while I was an officer in the United States Army. The mannerisms of the Canadians is second to none. I learned so much from your videos. Keep hiking my friend.
Thanks for your service. I have many buddies who served. We Canadians tend to be a likable bunch.
You had me at "i never really look forward to hiking until I get there" i can totally relate. Glad to know I'm not the only one
Great video and successful hike in the end. So many beautiful places you found. Just goes to show that sometimes the original goal might not be met, but the wonder found anyway.
Very cool that you still reply to comments years later. Thank you for this great video, very enjoyable and well done.
Interacting with viewers is one of the best parts of being a creator on CZcams. I try to answer every question. Cheers.
Nice vid. Time well spent. People ask me if I feel alone while camping solo. I tell them I feel alone only around people. Can't wait to go at it alone Great hobby. Beautiful. I love camping, prepping meals and being inside tents during the rain. My kind of guy
The way you described how you like it and don't like it is exactly how I feel but then it settles in and it's fun
going alone is so soulful.
The sound of the water in the background is amazing.
Banff is an amazing place. All the way up to Alaska it's all amazing.
Thanks for letting me tag along with you on this incredible journey, I appreciate it sir. I seen the Rocky Mountains for the first time in 2015 and wasn't disappointed. I love mountains, and I live in the mountain state of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. Can't wait to go on your next adventure, take care.
I'll be doing this next week for my birthday and I'm really stoked for it.. It will be my first time so I'm pretty nervous as well. This was a very informative video and also very pleasant to watch your journey. Thank you for posting this!
Make sure you watch some of my other videos and feel free to ask ant questions. Good luck.
If the Oracle of the Matrix was watching this video Marty, she would tell you: You got the gift. I have watched maybe 10 other videos before I came back to yours. I never finish watching them. It's either the music, or the product sales pitches or the characters that make me switch off, but everything you do in these videos makes a man want to go out there and go hiking. And as always: excellent choice of music.
Thanks for the awesome feedback. I don't do this to sell anything. I just do it to share my passion for hiking. It's actually been an amazing experience for me. 99% of the comments I receive are absolutely positive, such as yours. I enjoy interacting with people. I've actually met some cool people through this. My next step is to do more collaborations. Cheers.
Thank you so much for making this video! It sure is a true inspiration to me and I live in Germany so probably on the other side of the world to you! It really motivates me to go hiking myself. The most important I get out of this is; Organizing is super important and it helps to just be able to focus on the trip and to enjoy instead of having to think about too many things during the day. You showed the world some marvellous, magical pictures of the beauty of nature itself and I want to thank you for that! Good work ! Have fun on the next trips!
loved your video, made my Monday morning go by. 2 thumbs up👍👍 happy trails.
Enjoyed your video Martin. Looks like you had a worthwhile trip despite the tough sledding!
I’ve been organizing my meals individually for years. It has many advantages. First of all it really makes me plan in advance. Secondly it forces me to ration, which is especially important on long trips where weight and space are big considerations. I only eat the day’s rations. Thirdly it keeps things organized on the trail. I don’t have to think about what I want to eat. I make sure I vary each meal slightly to keep things interesting. I’m planning a 12-day solo hike this summer, and I’ll do a couple of videos leading up to it. I’ll do one video just on meal planning.
Hey that's cool! It seemed like you enjoyed the hike and camp a lot better not battling brush haha.
Btw what knife/saw is that. The place I camp is small trees, and I use a hatchet. The hatchet is nice, but that saw looks like it would be easier to use.
Matthew Hickey I use Coghlan's "Sierra Folding Saw". Easy to find at most camping stores. Costs less than $15 and weighs next to nothing. Don't push too hard on it, 'cus you can break the blade, especially in wet wood. I have one in every pack. I've cut 8" trees with it to make benches (when I'm really desperate).
Cool, thanks it looked like you were cutting through bread haha. You had a great setup where you stayed. Right on the creek, with a bench and looked like nice ground to sleep.
Matthew Hickey Another option if you can't find that brand is a Felco F600 folding saw. It's a bit pricier, but the blade cross section is triangular -- thickest at the teeth, thinnest at the spine, so it doesn't get bound up in thicker wood. They are pretty great for fast sawing.
Quality alone time sets our body and mind free.
Nice video. Great Views . Thanks so much for sharing your trekking experience
Inside of your camera are 14,000 people. Thanks for taking us along. I for one really needed this trip.
That's a nice compliment. I never though of my videos that way. Cheers from Alberta.
Loved the videos Martin! Be safe brother!
Cool video. Thanks for sharing, Frank.
I have now seen almost all of your hiking videos. I have to thank you for taking the time to film these. You are very calm person and i like the way you talk. These videos also pack a lot of useful information. I hope you keep making these as long as you can. All good to you.
Thank you. I'm planning a 12 day, 140-mile hike this summer. I have a new GoPro camera, so the quality of the production will be better, Stay tuned. Cheers,
Martyupnorth Sounds fantastic. Depending on what gopro you get, you can do some stunning slowmotion with it. For a 12 day hike you will need a charger or a quite a few extra batterys to go with it. :) Definitely going to stay tuned. Greetings from Finland
Come and visit our Mountains of Kosovo in the southern Europe. The mountains have fantastic conditions to hike, trekking and climbing and during winters to ski. I love the Rocky mountains and looking forward to visit them someday. Have great adventures man.
Nikson Buzhala sounds interesting.
You made the right call, man. Live to hike another day.
Hey man great video, I live in Banff and I've been getting into solo camping a bit, just over night stuff but this is deffinetly inspiring me to go out further and longer.
You should man
Just even thinking about backcountry camping is so relaxing.
Wow! Great video, it was really informative, and the scenery was incredibly beautiful. Really makes me want to go hiking haha! Not to mention the music added made it seem so much more relaxed and natural. I’ll subscribe for sure!
Thanks for sharing and taking us along with you.
This is the video that got me started on my CZcams journey. I wonder if it will ever reach 1 MM views?
Allready on round two watching so i guess it will
I enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful scenery. I like the way you changed your route to make it easier walking. I am for having a leisure time rather than punishing yourself. I like the way you package your meals.
Sometimes the toughest thing a hiker can do is too have the sense to turn around and return to the start of the hike; when you encounter bad conditions.
Right. Dreadful walk back to the trailhead :(
+Norman McKinnon Quite right. Live to hike again is the rule to follow.
+DanOfTheWild the risk you take, although idk about rape....
***** wtf O_o They rape males?
+DanOfTheWild best to carry a gun and not need it than to be running away from some maniac who wants to steal from you.
My brother from the north. I watch all of your videos. I am a hiker and learn from your videos
Nice,very nice video,I really enjoyed, I don't usually whatch videos that exceeds 10 the minutes,but somehow I had a good feeling about this one!☺
Canada...so peaceful, tranquil and beautiful. You are up in Alberta. Every time I visit Canada it makes me want to move there from the United States. Love Canada.
I lived in northern Alberta for 18 years. Then a few years ago I got transferred to Calgary, a city of over 1 million people. I find it so crowded. All I think of these these is moving back up north, maybe even as far a the NWT or Alaska. Cheers.
@@Martyupnorth I think You never watch TV or newspapers in every morning?
I'm Canadian but I have been to West Montana twice and it reminds me the most of home. Love Big Sky Montana too but it's a different beauty.
I was surprised to note the well defined and worn track on your hike, I wish we had some good trails like that in the New Zealand wilderness and National parks.
It can take decades for the trees to grow back because our summers are so short. That"s why some of our trails look like 'highways". A little traffic does a lot of damage.
Thanks for sharing this hike - I hope to get back out to Alberta and Banff someday and so some overnight hikes. Truly beautiful part of Canada.
When I traveled to those back countries, I was always afraid of encountering bears and cougars....
You're making me miss Alberta something fierce brother. Beauty
How do I get this video to a million views? Help me out.
It can reach itself buddy
@@vipinkhatri7630 Deep down I know it will reach 1 million views on its own. That's going to be a nice milestone. I don't think there are too many hiking videos with this many views. Thanks.
@@Martyupnorth i must say u look like dean Ambrose and thnx for the reply 😂
Just shared it with everyone I know.
That should add another view😜
I lived in the Rockies as a teenager with my family for two years. We lived in Colorado on the tippy top of a mountain at least 30 minutes from the nearest small town I can think of. More like 2 hours to reach a real community with more than one store in town. My time there wasn't the greatest due to circumstances BUT I have never felt more at home than in the wilderness offered there. The beautiful sky, the sun, the cool weather, the crisp fresh air, the fir trees, the beautiful wildlife, the fresh water!! I'd love to go back and I'm truly jealous of you right now. Very nice video
What about bears? How do you safe guard yourself against running into a pack of wild bears who want to eat you? Do you bring grenades? Or artillery to fend them off? Thanks
Income Mobile you bring spray against bears in a can
LOL
Bears don't travel in packs...
Pack of bears haha
Marty - Thanks so much for making such enjoyable, informative videos about your experiences, as well as tips for surviving and thriving in the backcountry. They've changed my life!
I live near and love the High Uintas Wilderness in Utah. Thanks in large part to your instruction and passion I've increased my trip time in the backcountry, fine-tuned my survival skills, gained much-needed confidence during my trips, and, my overall enjoyment on the trail has skyrocketed.
My grandmother spent many of her summers on solo trips backpacking through Jasper and Banff, and now, as a way to honor her and her love of nature, I am planning trips of my own to these incredible wilderness areas.
Thank you!!! - Amber, Utah
+Amber Nielsen Thank you so much for the amazing feedback. I had no idea when I started this little experiment that I would actually have an impact on people like I have. It's been such a great experience for me, with daily feedback from so many people. I'm lucky because 99% of the comments are very positive. I don'' seem to attract so-called Trolls. If you ever want ideas for Alberta just drop me a note. The parks are amazing. By the way, I worked south of Roosevelt, UT, in 1998 for a small company called Eco-Shale. Very different countryside, but still amazing. Are you near there? Thanks for watching my videos and I'll do my best to continue to inspire.
Thanks for writing back! Small world! Roosevelt is about 2.5 hours from me, not too far at all. It sits at the base of the Uinta Mountains - Utah's high country. Have a great hiking season!
Chuck Norris would have just roundhouse kicked those trees to the top of the pass where they would have formed a cabin as they landed.
lol. Good grief
Camping solo purifies the soul .. thanks for the awesome vid and be safe!
Well said.
those views are priceless
I really, really enjoyed watching your video. I live in Ontario and have decided to start kayak and canoe camping this year. There is nothing better than logging in to CZcams and finding a quality video that is not only informative but enjoyable. Kudos to you my friend- be safe.
Justin Trooper Thank you for the encouraging words. So many people are negative these days. We're lucky to live where we do, and enjoy the outdoors. I'm originally from Ontario. I miss the lakes and rivers. Thanks for watching.
Why do you like to camp so near the water source? BTW nice video I enjoyed it. Thank you and keep up the good work sharing your adventures.
I usually camp close to small streams so I can have drinking and cooking water. I don't like being close to a big stream because the noise makes it difficult to hear animals that might be approaching. On this rip I could not find a good spot away from the water becauseof the topography. There weren't many clearings.
Thanks for watching.
Aw I see. I asked, because I read when going potty, especially number 2, one should go at least 100 yards away from the water source, as not to contaminate it. Back in Army we would burn our waste.
Interesting...thanks
Dojocho A few bullet points from the Leave No Trace 7 Principals
- Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.
- Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes and streams.
- Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, camp and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
Now that's a good idea. :)
Thanks for sharing.
My goodness, the delicious view of the lofty mountains from behind and the sounds of the unwavering yet wistful river makes for the setting of a Robert Frost poem. The Rocky Mountains is officially on my wish list (or rather dream list) of places to visit before I die. I will get there....
"not very well used" at 1:39? Mate, looks like a bloody highway by NZ standards.
Canada usually has very well marked trails.
I had the opportunity to work in Alberta several years ago. Probably the most beautiful country I’ve ever seen
Is it just me or is Sleeping with food in your tent and drinking unpurified water quick ways to end your enjoyable weekend?
The water there is so pure, I don't think you could purify it any further. As for sleeping with food in my tent, I don't always do that. If there's a tree or a pole nearby I hand it. I do think that smoke masks the smell of food, though many disagree with me.
Martyupnorth I had a bear rip into my tent for a half bag of cookies when I was away fishing. You never know!
Very cool trip thank you. I myself am just getting back into modern backpacking after 20 years - I am a 17c historian who has camped in all four seasons here in MIch - wool blankets atop pine bowes, birch bark canoe, wool clothing flintlocks etc. One thing I have carried over into my modern stuff is a small bow saw I made that weighs about 15 oz, goes together in seconds and can rip the snot out of wood. One thing - cut halfway and step and snap the rest of the way - saves valuable energy. Loved your vid BTW Thanks for your trouble in filming in the midsts of your fun.
a permit to go camping, something is wrong here.
Tell me about it. It was some bureaucrats idea to make money, but it made things wore. Someday I'll make a full video of why I think the park staff is doing a bad job of managing the parks.
Martyupnorth are you really complaining about $10? You'd pay $20-30 depending on location to camp at one of the offical camp grounds in the park. Conservation costs money. Fees pay for marine, wildlife and foresty conservation practices in the Park.
Enjoyed you video. Hiking alone is like life, it's all about the journey where you can really find yourself, not so much the destination. I found myself in the Idaho Rockies.
Thanks. Your handle is interesting. Does NZ refer to New Zealand. The reason I ask is because that's a country I would definitely like to explore.
Yes on NZ, great country for outdoors with no predators or snakes. I'm still in Idaho & race at Bonneville.
I would deffinatly bring a fly rod
Please ignore the trolls. I appreciate every minute of your videos and you inspire me to get out to nature more! Please keep up the great work and thank you for your videos! Peace.
Luckily 99% of the comments I receive are positive. In fact, I get a lot of really good questions, and I like answering as many as possible. I ignore most of the trolls, but once in a while, I like to mess with one. I hope my loyal viewers don't get too offended when I decide to reply to a troll. Thanks for your support, and thanks for watching.
A super nice video. I strongly suggest you drop the music. It destroys the authenticity of the experience of nature's sounds. The sound of walking on the trail, the wind, the water, the birds, the fire, the cooking, the chopping, the dragging, the set up of camp. Taciturnity and the sounds of nature are music enough for any video. Think of David Attenborough or the old Sunday Morning nature episodes.
Wow, hard-core trip with great scenery. Keep up the good work!
You could have made this 10 hours long, I would have watched it 👍
Thanks.
Awesome backpacking trip. Thanks for taking me along.
Thanks for sharing your trip, but you are dead wrong about not needing to hang your food, or that there aren't any bears around, or that the smell of smoke does anything to mask the scent of your food from a bear. They can smell the toothpaste on your teeth. There are incidents with bears in Banff all the time, many of them Grizzlies, often attacking hikers in the middle of the day. Be smart and hang your food and always cook at least 100 feet downwind from your camp and hang your bag 15 feet above the gound.
Push your argument to its logical conclusion. Since a bear has such an amazing sense of smell, what is it likely to investigate? The sent of toothpaste (to use your example) or the sent of a dead elk carcass on the avalanche slope? Does shampoo, processed cheese or dehydrated tomato soup smell like food to a bear, or is it just a curious smell? Let's assume for a moment that the bear decides to investigate the curious smells that come from my camp site. Will it be drawn to what we call food any ore than other smells. My camp smells like resin from all the plastics. It smells like my sweat. It smells like my food. It has the odor of my fuel, my insect repellent, the lithium from my cell phone battery, rubber from my boot soles, smoke, and all the other natural smells. Stop scaring people with bear stories, and maybe question what you've been taught. The idea of hanging your food sounds good to the average city slicker, but it's a false sense of security. I've been hiking and living in the wilderness for over 35 years. If you watch all my videos you'll see that I do a lot of risk management when I hike. Bears are a low risk as far as I'm concerned. I welcome your concern. but I don't believe I'm "dead wrong".
Predicatable... the Bear Police immediately pounce. I suspect Marty knows more about bears than the Bear Police.
Billder Inbaja Obviously not if he doesn’t think he needs to hang his food or better yet, use a bear cannister. Only an idiot who has never stopped at a ranger station much less spent time in the back country would think bear bags are for “city slickers” lmfao!
wulf67 i have a 100 videos of my hikes on my channel. I have hiked over 10,000 km solo in the wilderness. I have slept under the stars more than 600 nights. I’m qualified to speak on this subject. The policies of the parks have contributed to the problem. You’re a stupid human being, now fuck off
Martyupnorth Do you carry a gun while hiking? A .22 handgun.. anything? Just curious. Mountain lions and that type of shit. Sorry if I sound ignorant, maybe there’re not around there.
You've been hiking for so long. Even these old videos are amazing.
Glad you like them!
Love it. Learned a lot watching these videos. The man, the legend, Marty!
-Mule
Very inspiring video. I love going out by myself and enjoying what nature has to offer. The meal organization is key. Great point to bring up. There's nothing better than waking up to those views and the sound of water running.
For the record, I never felt you were pissed at the lack of trail or the weather. Not sure where some of the other posters got that from. Keep on doing exactly what you do. There's always people that will offer a negative opinion just because they can. I hope you get to that pass in the future. Best of luck.
Ryne D Thanks. I'm debating going back there in a few weeks. It bugs me that I didn't get to Howse Pass. Thanks for watching.
that's trully a very beautiful scenery
thanks sir for bringing up a very beautiful video
As someone who has hiked all over the world, I really appreciate the chocolate bar as part of your meal prep. What a treat it is to have something sweet after sweaty, grueling days of hiking. Yay!
Couldn't agree more!
Wonderful video. Thank you! Been considering a solo trip for a while and this puts me in a mind to do it! Absolutely beautiful setting, too. I grew up in Colorado and miss it very much. The Canadian Rockies are like Colorado on steroids!
Staying positive is a mental discipline that comes with practice so hang in there
It is an amazing place and position to build a tent .. perfect scenery
Beautiful, just beautiful. I am in New Brunswick, but I visited Banff for the first time two summers ago. The mountains are beautiful, however I didn't get the opportunity to get into the wilderness. Here in NB, the gov't imposes camp fire bans from early spring to late fall. I love a small campfire, but I can only have them when there's snow on the ground.
Thanks for the video, Marty. I really enjoyed it.
As a US hiker I tend to go pretty lightweight with my pack and scrutinize those with huge packs, but seeing that this trail is not maintained at all and without bailout roads nearby, I humbly accept your 'just in case' equipment as necessity and nod to your style. You are doing fine work out there, bud. Keep up the adventure and nice vid!
Thanks for the positive comments. I really don't carry much. No bear spray, no flashlight, no GPS, no radio. If something happens to me I would just have to figure it out or wait for a rescue. That's one good thing about having to get a permit. They do request an expected time back. Our park service is really good. In the back of my mind I know that someone would come looking if I went missing for more than a few days.
hahah..i don't look forward to hiking either until i'm physically there, too. the meal separation in those ziploc bags is great idea. thanks for the video!
Great video, you're a legitimate mountain man, or could be. I'm from Calgary, most of us never get off our butt's to get real with nature and appreciate it like you.
Awesome video. Very Inspiring, I'm anxious to get my gear together and explore my neck of the woods. Thanks for your vision and inspiration!
Beautiful. Really enjoyed watching. Awesome country.
I've watched alot of videos over the yrs, by far best presentation yet. Was like we were partners out there. Thanks Marty!!!
Thanks Tony. I still enjoy this video as well. This summer I did a lot of hikes with other CZcamsrs, and I found that it changed my filming style in a way that I didn't like. This past weekend I went out with my buddy Evan, and I was conscious of that. The result is a video I uploaded just this morning that has the same "feel" as some of my older videos. I also did a survey this summer, and its clear that folks prefer my solo video. I'll do my best to get out alone as much as I used to. Thanks for watching. Comments like your always make me happy. Cheers from Alberta.
Wow, talk about beautiful hikes! That looked like an awesome little adventure. Thanks so much for taking us along!
I Totally agree. Marty you are awesome and such a great inspiration for all of us to get off our butts and get out there. Something special about simple experiences in the winderness. Love it and please keep your videos coming - I love them all :)
Enjoy your hikes and narration, like how no nonsense and matter of fact you are.
Thank You for sharing.
I enjoyed this video but I could do without the music... I found it distracting to my mood... and I'm a folksinger. I'll play around the campfire, but that's different than dubbed in after-the-fact... Other than that, it was really nice
Very Nice ! Beautiful country.. Thanks for sharing Marty..
I can help somewhat with the question that is posed at 4:02: While it can more accurately be addressed from the entries in the Log Book at the Howse Pass Cabin, visits from both off-duty and on-duty staff would be no less than a couple of dozen times per annum. That trail in fact receives regular use, even past the Glacier Lake jct to Howse Pass. Only fitting for a route that was once considered as a possible alternative to the Trans Canada Highway.
Nice to listen to a Canadian guy talk about Canadian destinations
Marty, you're my kind of sensible hiker.
Your video has made me want to get back into backpacking and hiking. Thanks!
You asked a question about my orange fleece jacket on another video. I can see you question, but I can't answer it there, so I'm answering here. It's just a basic fleece that I got from work. I'm sure you can find one in a store. The brand is "US Basic". I have many different fleece jackets. Columbia makes them. They're warm, lightweight and relatively water repellent. Cheers.
Absolutely awesome backpacking trip. I love the wildness and solo hiking. Great vid! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, you cook where you sleep. I usually eat my dinner about an hour before I stop hiking. If I don't, I go about 200 yards away from my tent and eat.
What makes you think I'd want you near me in the first place my little snowflake friend? I've been hiking alone in remote wilderness for 29 years. Over that period I've had many strangers happy to seek my help for whatever problem they've had. I've helped injured hikers, panicked hikers, cold hikers you name it. Ever since I've started this little CZcams experiment I've answered a thousand good questions and helped introduce people to this wonderful sport. What makes you an expert on bears? Please enlighten us. I suppose you read a book?
I'm plagued by perpetual envy whenever I watch these hiking, camping and backpacking videos from the United States. The landscapes, natural beauty and overall views all over the American countryside, wilderness, forests and mountain ranges are drop-dead gorgeous. You are very lucky!
Of course we have similar beauty here in the UK, including The Lake District and Dartmoor in England (my country), The Highlands and Lowlands in Scotland and The Brecon Beacons in Wales, to name just a few, but the United States seems to have it all in terms of settings for different adventures.
Great video and good stuff!
Regards to you mate, Chris.
+Christopher Rowan I worked in Aberdeen in 2008, and I agree that you have beautiful countryside. One small correction; I'm from Alberta, Canada, and all my videos are from the Canadian Rockies. It's basically the same as the American Rockies, but with a lot less people. I encourage you to come for a visit. It's a perfect time with our economy so depressed. Your Pounds and Euros will get you a lot of value. Cheers.
Martyupnorth Oops! I apologise there Marty. Yes, Aberdeen is a lovely part of Scotland. Geography has never been my strongest point lol. Thank you for the encouragement and I hope to visit some day...I mean that view and stillness, wow!
Great video and I'll be subscribing.
Regards again, Chris.
Thanks for the hike and great panoramics. I would die if I tried that. We used to hike a little in our younger days.
I've only been to Banff once and I wished I had known how incredible it was. I did get an awesome picture of some elk crossing a stream just outside of Banff near the highway. May many more gifts of nature be sent your way.
Getting ready to make the leap from day hikes to over nighters next season, thanks for the informative videos and hike ideas!
You'll love it. It opens up a whole new level of opportunity as you venture farther. I've been to places that very few humans have ever seen.
I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for the response!
Thanks, Martyupnorth! I loved that you didn't present your hike as pristine and smooth-sailing. It was difficult. But backpacking is a great choice for how to spend 3 days!
Many thanks,Marty.
Top video as always.
Great video! I've done some backpacking too but not that far yet. I personally love the quiet and solace in backpacking alone, lets me really connect with nature. Thanks for the video!
I really enjoyed watching this Marty it's just the type of video I like, lots of beautiful scenery and good narration. Subscribed !
+Paul Sheils I couldn't agree more at home or away...
Great video marty, planning a backcountry camping trip to banff next summer .The views are majestic.
I enjoyed your video very much, the rain sound on the tent,the scenery, sweet wide open river bed, love that camp site too, all the beauty of nature,taking it all in as if I was right there with you Thank you. God is good
So hype that you have Bad by U2 in here. Great video man, really relaxing. I didn't realize that I needed to watch this until I did
Great video man. Me and a buddy have done a good bit of hiking in the Southeast, and ventured out to the Rockies last year just north of Denver at Rocky Mount national Park. That was our first hike on a big mountain LOL. Big snow storm ran us out of there on the second night. Really enjoyed the video, I've noticed the same phenomena on CZcams. No matter what video you put up and how awesome it is, there's always going to be about .05% of comments coming from trolls. That trail was pretty much invisible and some of those scenes. I don't consider that "complaining" just being realistic about trail conditions and letting people know what to expect.
Thanks. I got through a lot of emotions while hiking, and I'm not afraid to show them on video. I know you understand that concept. Cheers.
i've been watching your hiking videos over the past few days. i really enjoy them! it lets me get a good idea of what i want to hike next.