5 Days Bikepacking Through Sun and Snow on the Icefields Parkway

[@DanielMakesFilms]

Quickly becoming my favourite cycling channel on youtube. Keep up the brilliant content and ride on :)

[@jennalexisko]

Thankyou so much 🥹🤠

[@richkaczynski6301]

I'm 71 years old and can't do what you do any longer so I live vicariously through your videos which I love. Keep them coming!

[@jennalexisko]

I appreciate you, Thankyou for watching! I’m glad you get to tag along from home ♥️🥹

[@franciscol7145]

The most amazing part of this video is that you both did the entire trip in sliders and crocs. Asian cycling ftw.

[@jennalexisko]

@@franciscol7145 wouldn’t have it any other way 😂

[@ericstoever9577]

You are blessed with youth, attitude and kickass editing skills! Oh, and Crocs! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@pcpr80]

And the looks

[@jennalexisko]

😁♥️

[@pcpr80]

@@jennalexisko always like to see your touring adventures, specially the Iceland one. I am thinking to start touring. Until that time watch and learn

[@Laura-ph2uy]

i'm only 6 minutes in but the positive go-getter attitude and the amazing nature is making me wanna go run outside!! your happiness is so contagious, comfort youtuber fr fr 🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jennalexisko]

@@Laura-ph2uy I appreciate you Thankyou 😭♥️

[@webstar1997]

Jenna. You may never reply or see this message. But I want you to know that this video has truly inspired me to make more of the time I have been given. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@jennalexisko]

@@webstar1997 Thankyou for sending me this, it means a lot to me to hear that and I wish you the best on your adventures, whatever it is you decide to do ♥️

[@Spanderson99]

Pro tip for anyone looking to do this in the future: there’s a seperate paved bike path from the end of hwy 93 that crosses hwy 1 and leads to Lake Louise. It’s not signposted at all, but you can find it on the left side of the road just after you pass the park gates on your way into Louise. Getting caught in a snowstorm on the parkway is a special experience, as long as you can find a place to warm up afterwards! The descent down Sunwapta must’ve been a cold one. The bow valley parkway is an excellent victory lap for any Bow Valley tour, everyone should give it a shot sometime. Love the way you’re sharing Southern Alberta cycling with the world! What’s the next route? Everyone talks about the Golden triangle (Louise-Golden-Radium and return) but my favourite is the Silver Triangle out of Nelson. Small towns, friendly people and lots of gorgeous lake swimming!

[@jennalexisko]

@@Spanderson99 I haven’t heard of the silver triangle but my family is from Nelson and I would LOVE to do some cycling around there. Haven’t been back in a couple years but it might be time!

[@mugsniper]

love the video! legit only 5 minutes in and im always blown away by the way they're edited (shots, music, everything!) and your authenticity. wishing you all the best on whatever journeys come your way :)

[@jennalexisko]

@@mugsniper thanks so much for this ♥️ it’s much appreciated

[@sarcasticsweetness]

First of all, my cheeks hurt from grinning and laughing ear to ear at the pure enjoyment and vibes you guys bring. Never fail to leave me and surely others aswell with a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Second of all: spectacular as always! Give me 14 of them right now! Love ya😌❤

[@claire9-0]

I just found your channel, but it's already my favorite! The adventures you have gone on and shared with us are outstanding!!! "The mountains are calling and I must go."

[@jennalexisko]

I’m seeing this about a month late but thankyou for your kind words! I’m sorry to hear about your vehicle but also happy to hear that it lead you to cycling haha! Stay safe and best of luck on your rides 😁😎

[@maicoaudi]

Thank you so much for your peaceful videos. Alberta tourism should sponsor you. Love Herb. He is hilarious

[@jennalexisko]

Haha thanks for that! That’d be the day 🥲 (and we picked up herb at the beginning of our trip when we were in Jasper and it was the best decision we made)

[@maicoaudi]

@@jennalexisko you and Jet inspire us to get out more. I didn't like Banff Legacy trail because it's so close to the freeway. Plus it's stinky from the exhaust

[@michaelryancook23]

Another amazing video. I rode the Bow Valley Parkway in September when it was closed a few years ago. Rode it again in June this year and saw way more wildlife. It is such a beautiful ride and agree that the freedom when it is closed to cars is exhilarating.

[@boatman5151]

So glad Herb got to come along on this great adventure! Fun little addition.

[@Mohanadeva]

Haha the intro!! Im so happy about the timing! Uour videos makes me so happy, inspired . Yeahs 😁

[@JayPez]

Always appreciate the effort and heart you put into your videos! Great scenery, great shots. You and your channel have also inspired me to start filming my own trips. 🚲

[@bengt_axle]

I went to the Columbia Icefields in the 70s, as a child. The Athabasca Glacier was one of the biggest. It is stunning to see how much of it has regressed. Practically the entire foreground of the shot of the icefields (7:21) used to be covered in ice and snow, such that it looked like ice was flowing down into the valley. In some sections you could walk up to the ice and it was over 10 feet thick. Now, there is just a sprinkling of snow on the mountain tops.

[@jennalexisko]

@@bengt_axle it is quite sad to see how far the glacier has regressed, can only imagine what it might look like in 10 or 20 years 😢

[@hiraethness]

insane shots!!! the final day ones especially felt like i was feeling the breeze throughout the screen really!!! amazing video!

[@jennalexisko]

@@hiraethness Thankyou for this!!!

[@kind717]

you always have the best time and attitude in such unexpected (kinda bad) situations that these adventures bring. and my heart just can't help but root for you. the views are spectacular but honestly what makes your vids are your unwithering spirit. it's infectious. thank you so much for sharing your adventures!

[@midwestladyy]

Jenna another lovely video 🫶🏼 love the little monkey buddy 🥹

[@edmontontangobar4991]

Fantastic video! Keep them coming! I visited the Athabasca Glacier in 1967 (I was 7yrs old) it was much, much bigger!

[@jennalexisko]

@@edmontontangobar4991 I can only imagine !! And Thankyou 😁

[@cabbag3cat]

Jenna!! I've been subscribed since you were making hair bleaching tutorials and giving yourself stick and pokes :^) I've recently revisited your channel and binge watched all your new stuff. This content just feels so pure and you've really motivated me to get outdoors more. I love how you are so real and you talk with us like a friend. Sincerely wishing you allll the best! p.s. herb made me lol

[@iCame4TheGame]

I appreciate the batman suiting up sequence at the start. :D

[@daveysdash]

I hitched halfway across Canada to see the Parkway. Did a stealth camp on my way to Saskatchewan Crossing. Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your Dash!!! - Davey.

[@boriskim17]

That classic music is like a reminder of all stunning views painted by the greatest artist - mother nature🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️

[@HVCollective]

This looks like so much fun and you’ve made me want to get out on my bike right now! Thank you ❤

[@NubeBita]

love what you're doing here,makes me wanna continue cycling eventhough the rest o my cycling friends had stopped doing so :( but upon watching your adventures i'm continuing on it makes me fit and healthy although my views are not as beautiful you have back there :)

[@celestevids5487]

That road at the end looked like a dream! One day I hope to bike like you! Lovely lovely vlog🫶🏼

[@jennalexisko]

@@celestevids5487 Thankyou ♥️♥️ and it was definitely one of the best parts!! Enjoy your adventures :)

[@brookesmith4822]

biking in slides and crocs is such a sigma move omg

[@jennalexisko]

@@brookesmith4822 what can I say 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@hotpotatohal]

I've been watching your videos for a bit and thought you looked familiar but couldn't quite place you. Well earlier today I had one of your videos on while doing the dishes and hearing your voice alone I thought to myself gosh I know this voice! I've been racking my brain trying to figure out how, and finally realized that I used to watch your old content years ago when I was a teenager! I think it's so neat that the universe brought me back to your content all these years later and that even though your content is very different now, it resonates with me still, just like your old content did when I was younger. Congratulations on everything you've achieved for yourself. Your videos are so fun and inspiring to watch, and I wish you all the best! xx

[@jennalexisko]

@@hotpotatohal Thankyou for taking the time to write this out, reading this is so interesting and almost surreal! And like what a coincidence because these videos couldn’t be more different from what I used to post lol. Thanks so much for your encouragement, I hope you’re well :) ♥️

[@hotpotatohal]

@@jennalexisko You're very welcome and thank you! Peace and love to you! :)

[@melissacurran-moore8919]

What an amazing trip! Love Herb :). So wonderful to experience your joy vicariously! Yay to unexpected cyclist-only roads!

[@marshandsarah]

I went to banff and yoho last week and drove past the Canmore sign and immediately thought of you!! I want to go back one day and do bike packing:)

[@jennalexisko]

@@marshandsarah 🥹 I hope you get the chance! Safe travels ❤️

[@andreloshon3344]

simply amazing scenery.......keep it coming.

[@jennalexisko]

@@andreloshon3344 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sohi_gooran]

how kind you are! with respect from Persia. 🎉🌴

[@jennalexisko]

😁♥️

[@Froxties]

Having someone with you out there seems much better, I've been solo bikepacking for almost 3 years but I've never thought of asking anyone to join me

[@jennalexisko]

It’s nice to have balance :) I definitely enjoy some trips alone and some shared with my closest people ♥️

[@elhammer6000]

Dude, the scenery was so beautiful I literally shed a few tears. Wow.

[@fooman01]

I'd also would like to drink out of that river and sit there for awhile. Been enjoying your adventures very much.

[@jennalexisko]

Thankyou very much ♥️ (and it was super refreshing haha)

[@j.j2566]

i lost it at showing herb herbert lake lol. love this channel and love ur vids !!

[@randomize.4]

let's goo I was waiting when you said in your previous video that another bikepacking trip is in the works!

[@jennalexisko]

Weee I hope you like it!!

[@taylor-cs3py]

Is anyone else amazed how she’s biking in crocs and he’s in slides. Epic 🤣😊

[@cathye.9659]

Wonderful adventure video. You inspire me!

[@nilsverbeeck732]

“Nice rock” is my favorite part👌🏼 Didn’t even finish the video😅

[@lepierre87]

Great way to share your trip. Inspirational.

[@m1lpyy]

My colleague thought i was watching a series 👍🏽 thank you for taking us with you!! that was insane actually, it felt like i was there especially when u were riding down that cycling road T.T

[@scherfiz]

awesome views, awesome couple, awesome everything! keep it going, love from brazil 💟

[@Jetsignature]

Happy 100k wooooohooo 🎉🎊🎊🥳🥳 1 Milly next

[@yeahPakistaniyeah14]

That decent through that mountain at the end I loved it and felt it❤

[@mangaichiban2957]

Good to see you eventually made the Icefields trip after the previous aborted trip because of bear activity. It's so beautiful and stunning there. I thought Switzerland was beautiful, but those mountains trump Switzerland. It's so rugged yet beautiful, and enjoying that on a bicycle, in the elements, in my opinion is the best way to experience it, even if it's summer and you need to bring your winter clothes because of a freak snow shower! I absolutely admire your videos, don't change a thing, they are wonderful to watch. I've noticed a yellow tag near the stem on your bike. What is it?

[@cardlitoshobbyshop]

Thanks for taking us on that journey… and I’m sure Herb appreciates the memories being made, even if he is stinky too 😂

[@ivan11cast]

Love love this road, the entire trip is so amazing

[@basheer_sakina101]

cannot be more grateful for finding your KZbin

[@kaye4511]

'i choose the bear' girl same 😭 love the videooo ❤

[@mikewrld]

This is awesome😊

[@Remus_222]

Thank you for sharing this beatiful video. Bless you both! :) ✨

[@ddarvag]

Much love and good energy for you guys from Iran 🤍

[@Boomer-44-Brown]

Nice to see ya finally took someone with you this time... picture on the license plate was slick...lol

[@jennalexisko]

@@Boomer-44-Brown haha didn’t think anyone would notice!

[@aiya_yes]

my fav youtuber! watching all videos with joy

[@lmaojasey921]

I think you might be on to something; socks and crocs might be the best combo for a bikepacking trip - no need to carry an extra pair of shoes lol, and Im not worried if they get wet. Although, I'm not too sure how comfy they are on such a long trek/ride. Love the videos, keep thriving!

[@jennalexisko]

That’s exactly what I’m saying! Had I known it was snowing I might have worn something with less holes- but in normal circumstances crocs are my go-to for those reasons haha

[@lmaojasey921]

@@jennalexisko Yeah only thing that sucks about wearing crocs for backpacking is when you have to go through the misery of wearing wet socks throughout your day - whenever it's raining/snowing.

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

Yep, any kind of sandal or flip flop is awesome. When you're done riding for the day you can switch to them while your socks and shoes air out, and if you have to cross a creek you can switch over and keep your shoes dry.

[@Raven-wi7kh]

That intro tho. 😁🥰 Also it was nice to meet Herb. 😊

[@darciestimpson8904]

another fantastic video :)

[@jennalexisko]

@@darciestimpson8904 Thankyou♥️♥️

[@teckin139]

Love your videos. Can't wait for the next adventure!

[@MagicshineLights]

What a wonderful video!😃

[@danstenis660]

Canada sure has very beautiful mountain scenes, and crazy weather too, from snow in the summer to rain to sun, and probably everything in between. Riding in the rain is terrible, just like hiking in the rain. I would move my non-winter tent into the shelter too if that was me. It is nice to have good company on a frigid, stormy trip. Definitely replace the rack before it completely gives out, which will probably happen on the next big, heavy trip. Since you are not too far from Banff, some day maybe you can just keep riding on down South on the Great Divide Trail.

[@tommasorozza8759]

"it's like a reward" dead😂😂

[@CadenMyers]

What a video! Thanks for inspiring!

[@cilla44]

Another great video!

[@introman1016]

99.9k subs!!!! Here we goo!!

[@oliviashaw3293]

Love the classical music!

[@TheTonstar1]

Yes another video 🎉😊

[@jennalexisko]

@@TheTonstar1 😁😁

[@logictd567]

Dood sick ass trip. Just did Banff to Johnston Canyon and back. One of the best experiences in my life. Hope to mirror your route someday

[@jennalexisko]

Thankyou, and best of luck!

[@kickin123]

Icefields Parkway is one of the most beautiful routes in the world

[@notkaty]

Loved the whole video!

[@davidlitt4246]

Lovely video and brings back memories, …though I think I left Jasper at 2am and made it to Lake Louise with plenty of daylight left, so I was focused mostly on riding and constant “wow” views. I do remember that long descent! Hope the Jasper-area fires are not going to make it difficult for people who want to do this same trip in coming months or next year. 😢

[@FrankDecker]

ICefields Parkway is sooo beautiful, have been there august last year with exactly the oposite wather, 30° heat and smoke everywhere from the wild fires. Not sure what I would prefer though, the views you show in the video look amazing, just not the right weather for cycling ^^

[@teprecords]

Woohooo !! Jenna Alexis strikesss again 🙌🏽

[@md1967gb]

Was about to comment “please tell me it wasn’t June when you did this” but you beat me to it with your Christmas remark!

[@HomeInBeing]

Beautiful 🥰 you guys make it look easy even in flip flops 😅

[@cwcxd]

my week is complete!

[@MariaSantos-ix9sr]

I’m so happy to see you had company this trip. I don’t know how you do these alone. 😅

[@Kyle-G-L]

This is another 10/10 upload. In so many ways! Truly awesome/inspiring work! Could you please tell me what camera you are using?? 🔥🔥🔥

[@elizabethgriffith8684]

Hi Jenna, would you mind sharing what kind of bike you have? Your videos have inspired me to try biking and I'd love to one day be able to do a trip like this but I've been looking into bikes and it is overwhelming wow.

[@jennalexisko]

It’s the specialized diverge e5! Admittedly I also felt very overwhelmed trying to buy my first “real” bike but I settled on this one because it seemed to be a good quality hybrid bike that was roughly in my budget ! I’ve ridden it on tons of road and gravel trips since and don’t have too many complaints if any :) I do sometimes wish I had a mountain bike at times so I guess it just depends on the riding you like to do?

[@introman1016]

Atlast have been waiting! hehehehe

[@striki]

That place looks amazing!

[@Eva-uj8cv]

I just want to highlight how difficult it is to film yourself while cycling, so major props to you for making such beautiful videos! May I ask what camera gear you bring with you? I also hope to make videos about my bike trips but I don’t know where to start

[@jennalexisko]

Thankyou very much! It truly is! And most of the “action” shots are filmed on my osmo action 3! (It’s a DJI brand camera but very similar to the go pro)

[@peterbozek131]

Nice Job Jenna. I did this last September. I stopped in Lake Louise. Wish I’d continued to Canmore, which was the original plan. I agree. That would have been the best part of the tour. Interesting note about the hostel at Beauty Ck and Hilda Ck. If you’re a cyclist they won’t turn you away. (Had some apprehension about getting available camp site.) I camped in that same RV campground in a site reserved for the park serves. I have a couple of questions. Did you and Jet make campsite reservation before you your trip? And how did you and Jet handle parking your vehicle in Canmore? Lastly, nice job on your Iceland tour. That was hardcore. Best. Peter

[@jennalexisko]

@@peterbozek131 hey Peter! The first two campsights we stayed at (mount kerkeslin and Colombia Icefields) were first come first serve and we just got lucky with the RV Park (it was reservation only but they happened to have open spots that day) because we were planning on staying at waterfowl lakes but that was closed! And for lake Louise we did have to book a bit in advance I think that one fills up quickly! And as for Canmore, the original plan was to leave our car at my friends place there but she ended up driving us home (sorry that’s probably not too helpful lol) but if we had the time I probably would have just biked all the way home to Calgary!

[@peterbozek131]

@@jennalexiskoLake Louise campground was the best. I got in on a cancellation. Those showers blew my mind. 😄 On the parking, I checked around. Someone suggested storage facilities, but there was no room. I just left my van at the whistler campground. The Park Service called me four days into my tour to confirm I wasn’t a lost hiker. The other campers were concerned because the hadn’t see movement for a couple of days. I love Canada for that. Best wishes on your next adventure Jenna. Keep it up.

[@Inboundskier]

Nice ride! Keep it up!

[@Mazhe3]

It’s irrational but now I feel like I want to bike and climb thousands of feet in elevation during a snow storm…and in crocs.

[@jennalexisko]

@@Mazhe3 didn’t love it in the moment but it’s a great memory now 😂

[@SheGotHelicopters]

Herb needs a cute little cycling helmet!

[@jennalexisko]

@@SheGotHelicopters you’re so right 😭 I’m on it

[@artistrybyrosa]

Crocs should sponsor you🔥

[@leahjespersen1698]

Everyone needs a Herb to accompany them on this little journey called life 🐒🐒

[@jennalexisko]

It’s true!

[@Chiny751]

Love your channel

[@2infnbynd]

Bikepacking in Crocs is a flex.

[@ridetoexplore01]

beautiful presenting n filming

[@trieutruong3551]

I gave you a like before even watching it haha

[@jennalexisko]

@@trieutruong3551 hehe thanks for that

[@thisisnotrobi]

Love this intro!!!

[@benmosca7770]

EPIC!!!!

[@ThePaperbackFairy]

Damn I really need to get out to Alberta some day soon, cross-Canada road trip definitely pending

[@jennalexisko]

I feel the same way! I’ve only really been to B.C. Other than here :”)

[@joannecabello3439]

You all are hardcore! Please beware of the kind man who befriends you at the campsite! 😂

[@Armitage574]

this nature !!

[@Kolesnichevsky]

Hi, Jenna. I've watched a few of your videos. Do you travel to different countries? So in every country you rent a bike? I really like your shooting style. I was inspired by you and now I try to shoot in a similar style:)

[@jennalexisko]

Hi! Most of my videos are made near my home/in my own country but when I did travel to Iceland I brought my bike with me on the plane!

[@dianaraehikes694]

Love ur channel

[@jennalexisko]

@@dianaraehikes694 thankyouuuu ♥️😁