There is no shame in knowing when you're done. Fear is what keeps us safe. The views were absolutely amazing and I know they are ones I will never get around to seeing, so I appreciate having gotten to see them in this video.
@IdRatherBeHiking9 ай бұрын
I'll be back but I'll camp there and tag 3 of those peaks in round 2.
@wuhanflu99367 ай бұрын
Oh, and freeland lied. She does not go to that church, she's Ukrainian. Does a muslim go to a catholic church? If you want to know about freeland, the UK CBC is called bee bee sea. Then add "torch" to see hundreds of thousands of those people from WWll that Freeland is a part of. @@IdRatherBeHiking
@Smart_nap2 ай бұрын
That’s my sentiment.
@nvtruant599416 күн бұрын
I spent 17 years in Search and Rescue specializing in mountain rescue and avalanche rescue. You made a wise and brave decision! It’s a fool who doesn’t recognize and ACT on reducing risks. You have to ask yourself “what are the consequences of pushing further?” If it’s life threatening or major injury then unless you’re extremely skilled AND the conditions are ideal DONT GO! I’ve done too many body recoveries.
@kumardivye8 күн бұрын
It takes a brave man to accept when you're not ready for the mountain, and even a braver man to show the real deal on KZbin! Most people would just edit out the not so glamorous parts of hiking! Great video and keep on creating such good content.
@foundwheels193910 сағат бұрын
I did The Pharaoh during the larch change in the rain, snow and grey overcast. No trail and no other foot steps up the mountain, there 3 foot snow drifts at times. It was my second time in the area but first attempt at the summit. I was solo, wet and cold. Every unstable step needed to be packed down before proceeding as boulders, slabs and voids were hidden bellow the shallow fall snow pack. "One step, one more step," one step at a time I made it through. An avalanche and rock fall came down across the pass in a thunderous glory. The sun peaked through the clouds as I reached the summit contrasting the top whites of the clouds to their darker grey undersides, the summits were decorated with white snow like flour on fresh baked bread, the tree lines began sprinkled with yellow larch trees blending in lower to a wet dark green forest. The blues of the three lakes were vibrant under the sun. The moment was glorious. Shortly there after I realized I had forgotten my head lamp. I trekked down slowly and carefully with cold water sloshing in my boots knowing a bad step through the snow could ruin my ankle or send me tumbling down in my own glory but when my feet hit dirt again I ran. Stopped in by the shelter at Egypt Lake and stoked the fire to dry up. I knew I was hiking in the dark there was no chance in getting back before the end of dusk. So I ran. I ran up Healy pass and as far as I could until the darkness was to dark to spot rocks and roots and there I was alone in the dark. I trudged through the mud blindly, only the gaps in trees and snow lined trail guiding me back. There were times I felt I was sleep walking it was so dark. Bear country may have occupied my mind for much of it. But made it back. I loved every suffering minute.
@macwm72216 күн бұрын
Panic attack. No problem. I like you. You're an interesting person.
@mountaingirlzstuff431415 күн бұрын
I love the Rocky Mountains 😁
@stanettiels73679 күн бұрын
Good man. Know your limits and never be afraid to turn back. It takes a braver person to turn back than being scraped off the mountainside in a bag. I’m not afraid of heights but when I used to mountain climb, if there was a significant drop either side of me, I’d get uncontrollable giddiness. I think it’s vertigo but I’m not a doctor. Most times I’d overcome it but sometimes it was impossible for me to stop. Just randomly getting giddy and losing balance. Then it’s dangerous and time to turn around.
@lorenzopalyama615113 күн бұрын
Pharaoh peak I feared as well. Not for the same reasons. I did this hike solo, at night. while on top I got caught in a thunderstorm, so I had to go down that exact scramble in pitch darkness as the thunder clouds inched closer... yeah. lol.
@neilquinn26 күн бұрын
Never a bad idea to bail if you're not comfortable. I tend to just try to put my head down and power on, but when you're solo it always feels a lot riskier too. I also find some of those steep paths or trails with bad skree to be pretty bad. Sometimes too it can mean you're doing it the hard way and there are better paths/trails to get to where you want to go.
@IdRatherBeHiking22 күн бұрын
I followed a group ahead of me who went a much harder way... I should have known considering they weren't wearing helmets
@neilquinn22 күн бұрын
@@IdRatherBeHiking Makes sense. My area don't have to worry about it much but I've often heard of hikers accidentally ending up on climbing or mountaineering routes from maps. At least you didn't get shelved out and totally stuck! I def get stressed in these situations too.
@thejughead1389 ай бұрын
I am proud of you bro! I am scared of heights also, but i still enjoyed hiking up mount Seymour with my Canadian bro years ago! I can't wait to get back to Canada next year for more hiking! Love & respect, from the UK bro.
@IdRatherBeHiking9 ай бұрын
Nice, I've been up there once. Millions of black flies when I was on Seymour haha. Ya heights is something you can work on over time but with no footing I'm done.
@thejughead1389 ай бұрын
@@IdRatherBeHiking I intend to scale Lion's peak when I am over in B.C. next year. Respect to you brother. 🙏✌️👍🖖✊👊🤜
@tiopolis2 ай бұрын
Incredible episode. I'm sure it will be memorable to you for a long time. Keep hiking and I'll keep watching.
@sheripacori20975 ай бұрын
Your videos pulls me in. Nice shots of the surrounding vistas. Keep up good work.
@IdRatherBeHiking3 ай бұрын
cheers!
@dalehagglund26 күн бұрын
Regarding the Egypt themed names: 1922 was the year Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered by Howard Carter, so I'd guess that was the inspiration for Wheeler.
@giselemichaud37716 ай бұрын
you were 3/4 the way up and I got so nervous watching you I had anxiety for you before you did. I thought you were going to keep pushing yourself.... but that was you intuition telling you to stop ....so glad you went back down
@elevatedarchivesАй бұрын
Good on you man for knowing when to bow and not letting that ruin your day in any way. 🎉😀🤙🏻👍🏻💥💯
@lindamann660920 күн бұрын
I’m so glad you were happy. Our backyard being from Calgary. We have done the hike to Egypt lake cabin and then hike from there. 3 days of pleasure. Also did it from sunshine gondola to Egypt lake cabin. You need to try that. No regrets there. Just a long hike to Egypt lake cabin. You did a great job.
@andaroocomedy9 ай бұрын
This is the best youtube channel. Increible hikes, inspiring commentary, and great views. Keep it up mate!
@IdRatherBeHiking9 ай бұрын
I appreciate that friend. Stay tuned I've got some amazing hikes and 2 first ascents coming!
@thejughead1389 ай бұрын
@@IdRatherBeHiking I am looking forward to it! I would post my hikes over here in the UK, but our scenery is puny compared to yours!!! Lol! 😅🤜👊✊🙏
@barbaraclark94239 ай бұрын
View looks great even where you were … I have fear of heights, yet am always drawn to the mountains … glad you made it down safely.
@IdRatherBeHiking9 ай бұрын
Luckily the views were good where I failed. Stay tuned my next video is one dedicated to fear and conquering it.
@bruceconАй бұрын
You’re awesome David, just love your stuff.
@IdRatherBeHikingАй бұрын
I appreciate that!
@MM-wl2cq9 күн бұрын
Good for you to recognize your limits and bail. And I love your enthusiasm and drive - keep it up! One thing I noticed is that your footwear is totally inadequate for such complex terrain. You would definitely benefit from a pair of sturdy mountaineering boots? I also wouldn’t rely on a trailhead map to plan your trip, regardless of how closely you study it. On-site route visualisation and experience will always tell you more than a vague map. Just sayin’…
@briannadawn38124 ай бұрын
a hot girl counter 😂 & in reference to you mentioning some big youtube hikers who “don’t have panic attacks…” isn’t necessarily true, some of them very well could have had a panic attack at some point but chose not to document it or post it for everyone to see. i’m sure you’ve heard the saying “the internet is a highlight reel” because most choose to only show life’s highs, leaving out the bad and every low. Only the ones who are brave & true to themselves by being vulnerable choose to show all of it, like you, which in my mind makes you more relatable and likable and i’m sure most would agree. i suffer from anxiety and panic attacks as well so i felt for you on that mountain cuz i know what you were going through. I think you handled it amazingly, keep being real and true to yourself…emotion is what makes us human!
@IdRatherBeHiking3 ай бұрын
ya the internet is a highlight reel basically. Ya the panic takes over... overwhelming feeling, not a good one.
@Jenyb4202 ай бұрын
I climbed to the base of one out in exshaw about 30 years ago.. I was done lol.. much respect David
@notfakeshortz3 ай бұрын
Hey! Love these vid, love moose on the loose too! Im a runner but now, after watching you im gonna hike more! From Langley
@IdRatherBeHiking3 ай бұрын
What I find is hike up run down its the perfect mix of everything. Running uphills doesn't yield that much time savings unless you're kilean jornet and the speed up as almost as fast as the speed down haha
@dhosquetАй бұрын
Another epic video dude. Great camera and editing skills.
@amyrobinson31199 ай бұрын
It looks hard I lived in an Rv for a year and very much a panic so I get it that things look better on 🎥.
@IdRatherBeHiking9 ай бұрын
just so crazy steep near the top.
@danielfegley27359 ай бұрын
You have nothing to be ashamed of although feer makes the situation harder you had every resign to be scared I'm not sure I would have even tried to go up as far as you did and you didn't give up you found an other way to the top great view thanks for sharing all that you experience it's what makes your videos worth watching , I can't believe the price for walking on the grass is it really that fragile or rare and who is around to inforce it
@IdRatherBeHiking9 ай бұрын
the grass thing is weird, there were no notices of it I saw anywhere except up there. My brother who lives in the area confimed he has hiked the ramparts before so it was open before but they have it protected now. I don't understand how the government has strict protection laws in one place and clear cut logs another place.. no wonder no one trusts the government.
@Smart_nap2 ай бұрын
Love this. Pretty girl counter- hilarious! I wonder how many of them were tallying up the sweaty dudes!😂
@anatomyconspiracy941614 күн бұрын
America is Egypt in the Bible. America is the old world, so the old place names are subtle hints to their true origin.
@sadfacts77518 ай бұрын
Well done Sir)
@Miderguy_9 ай бұрын
Oh, how I long for Summer to come back.
@IdRatherBeHiking9 ай бұрын
its coming! almost here!
@lifeisawesome67102 ай бұрын
A lot of drama for nothing, same for carnavon lake video with that said great videos!
@IdRatherBeHikingАй бұрын
Not everyone feels fear the same way.
@amyrobinson31199 ай бұрын
No need to be a hero your already a hero…
@IdRatherBeHiking9 ай бұрын
haha, sometimes
@RYANONTHERUN3 ай бұрын
Amazing views any fish in those lakes?
@IdRatherBeHiking3 ай бұрын
great question, im not a fisherman but im guessing there are weird park rules about that being in a national park
@michellehewitt68502 ай бұрын
You didnt fail ..i wouldnt have even tried that lol
@andybiker-hiker43439 ай бұрын
A great video notwithstanding the struggles you faced. Umm... footwear? Shales, sandstone plates must have high, lace up sturdy boots
@IdRatherBeHiking9 ай бұрын
The hike was 42 km of trail and less than half a km of that shale sandstone which is why I kept with trail runners. If half the hike was that stuff I'd have boots on.
@giselemichaud37716 ай бұрын
Seems like there aren't any mosquitos bothering you. plus I notice the floor of your tent isn't attached so it must be mainly bug free eh!😉
@IdRatherBeHiking3 ай бұрын
no mosquitoes at all
@sajspeed6911 күн бұрын
Love your content!!! Hot girl counter lol. 😂😂
@krizdennis6 ай бұрын
runners were probably running to shadow lake
@23takumi889 ай бұрын
How long does a hike take with all the filming I bet on adds a huge amount of time and effort... Keep it up fellow islander☺️
@IdRatherBeHiking9 ай бұрын
It really depends on the hike, in general it adds 10% extra distance going back for the tripod and time wise I'm a fast hiker without cameas, day 2 took me just over 11 hours with cameras probably 8 hours without.
@23takumi889 ай бұрын
@@IdRatherBeHikingawesome☺️💪
@53andME3 ай бұрын
So dramatic 😅
@IdRatherBeHiking3 ай бұрын
haha agreed, I'm actually switching up my style of storying telling to be more vlog less produced in the future here, so this is the last episode in that old style, aka dramatic style. If you check out my Athabasca video you'll see the difference.