Baffin Island is up in the Arctic so I WENT WITH MY CAMERA

[@KtunaxaMTB]

I live in Canada in the Alberta Rockies. Baffin Island amazes me on how untouched and remote it is. Most of those animals have never seen human life before. I am going to hike through those mountains someday. It will take a lot of money, mental strength and knowledge but I will get there someday.

[@sky_folk]

Punk/metal it’s an incredible place. Baffin is an adventure of a lifetime.

[@KtunaxaMTB]

@@sky_folk I bet it is man. It's really how all the mountains are named after vikings up there considering most of the mountains in the Canadian Arctic Circle are all Inuit names. As a Cree native places like this are special to me.

[@deandip4961]

"its like Yosemite, but no ones here." I think this everytime I view content regarding parts of Baffin Island. Cheers

[@MedoRaslan]

1 minute in and it's just👌🏽

[@MedoRaslan]

The last shot was such a great conclusion to the whole video! Thank you for such documentation!

[@sky_folk]

@@MedoRaslan Thank you for watching! Wow I can't believe I didn't see this comment, sorry!

[@jeannemiller3832]

I HAVE BRAVE THATS HOW I FOUND YOU . YOU ARE SO LUCKY !

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

I saw the first photos of Baffin Island this week. THIS ISLAND IS BEAUTIFUL (at least in its most southern reaches) and would be an amazing place to vacation and or live in isolation!!!

[@gavriel6089]

Wow!!! I searched Baffin Islands because I came across those pictures, I never would have though that they were taken on this trip! This place is AMAZING! Thank you for sharing.

[@sky_folk]

There really are only a handful of photographers that have explored it. Pretty tricky to get to.

[@luckyotter623]

Wow! The windswept, desolate scenery somehow reminds me of the Scottish highlands. Of course, much, much colder with much more jagged peaks.

[@sky_folk]

Oo yeah they are a very similar under the surface geologically I think and have had similar weather for a lot of earth's history I think (I'm guessing-ish). I can't wait to visit Scotland in '24 for this very reason.

[@karmartdave]

I'm really enjoying this. from my Living room! warm, Dry.

[@sky_folk]

Haha, well good. :)

[@larswillsen]

I grew up in Greenland, on the opposite site of Baffin bay :)

[@sky_folk]

That's awesome! What a place to grow up.

[@beavischrist5]

The grass is always greener on the other side 😊

[@hoser7706]

What a dream place!!

[@claudelebel49]

I did this in July in the 80s from Pangnirtung to Summit Lake and back. I remember the ground in the valleys being covered with flowers so much so that it was impossible to walk without stepping on them. All in all a wonderful adventure.

[@sky_folk]

Thats awesome! Summit lake area is heaven on earth. We go about a month after the flowers/green right when the season is switching over to winter, less bugs for the clients, but they do miss out a bit on the full range of colors.

[@flacat6437]

Most beautiful video/images of Baffin Island I have ever seen. Bravo!

[@sky_folk]

Thankya :) planning on going back when I'm fit enough. Its a magical place.

[@jeffreyhawthornegoines8727]

Magnificent video

[@sky_folk]

Thanks!

[@CollDott]

❤😂🎉bso brave!!😮 Salute!!! Would be nice if a cam is set up facing those mountain with arctic whirlwind sound!! Lol😂

[@oliverhummell]

Wow what an incredible place. Great video, thanks for showing!

[@sky_folk]

its really a unique spot on earth, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@SlobosReality]

also found you through brave, very awesome work and capturing . peace

[@MrsOrrDiaries]

Stunning views

[@sky_folk]

Thank you!

[@Sc00terNut-zq3gs]

Wow, I'm amazed. I had heard that Baffin Island is beautiful, but this is off the charts. I'll be visiting the Northwest Territories in a couple of weeks, but damn I'd like to see Nunavut one day.

[@sky_folk]

I haven't been everywhere, but I'm confident Baffin Island is probably top 5 most beautiful places on earth. The fact that you have the entire place to yourself (although I recommend going with at least one other person and a sat phone for safety) is a huge bonus also. Its why I started going there after Iceland and Greenland both started getting overrun with tourism in the latter 2010's.

[@Thunderstorm804]

Wow I feel like I was there in those mountains I found this wonderful channel by brave browser wallpaper

[@JackChappleShow]

Holy, this was great! Awesome camera work, audio, everything. Super high quality my dude!

[@sky_folk]

Thanks man! Love that you appreciated it so much.

[@soulsurfer639]

Jeez, incredible!!! I rally want to plan a trip to Baffin once Covid is a thing of the past

[@HIM146]

First video of yours that I’ve came across. I love the photography insight. Cinematography was excellent. Thanks for sharing your adventures sir. You have a subscriber in me

[@sky_folk]

I appreciate the kind words and the sub! I plan on producing more fun things soon. SKY FOLK (my studio) has been evolving as of late.

[@HIM146]

@@sky_folk very cool! Can’t wait to see what ya put out next.

[@1maxpower]

Thank you for this, Will! I’ve been dreaming of this exact journey for the last five years or so. What a gift to be brought along on your adventure. I know it was no small effort to bring this all together, so thank you again!

[@sky_folk]

No problem! You have to go! We'll lead a photography adventure there next year if that's something you'd be interested in. Our price includes all the travel/logistics/lodging after you get yourself to Ottawa :)

[@1maxpower]

Will Christiansen, You are basically hiking a path I might once have (or have not yet?!) traveled. Probably a long shot, but I’m interested. How can. I learn more about the trip?

[@sky_folk]

@@1maxpower - check out this page to read all about it :) www.theskyfolk.com/learn#photo-video-adventures

[@videos2pick]

Amazing journey and breathtaking pictures! I check your picture on Instagram. Thank You

[@teshayazzie3095]

I came across the island while on google earth. One picture had mt Thor. Was such a beautiful picture. I hope to visit this island one day.

[@sky_folk]

I hope you visit it too! Its a one of a kind place.

[@AnswersEasy]

You are amazing. THIS is photography. Wow.

[@chromegoh5817]

amazing video, really enjoyed it alot! Thank You.

[@paulc3960]

Thank you.

[@sky_folk]

You're most welcome :)

[@chrlmlln9018]

Amazing video! Thank you so very very much for sharing this gem from Baffin Island landscape in the Arctic! Wishing you all the very best always and please stay richly blessed and safe! Best regards from Sweden!

[@niravjoshi7725]

I came here after visiting ur wallpaper on Brave browser homepage, in homepage saw ur name in bottom left corner, visited ur site and navigated here amazing video to watch… grt job by you it’s too hot here now in India, but watching ur video feels cold

[@abishek9133]

One of the underrated channels out there. Great work Will.

[@sky_folk]

I appreciate that!

[@neharathore.]

So beautiful. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@francisco9999]

Wow! Thanks for do and share it

[@rocksnowandwater]

Beautiful and stark. Can't wait to head up there! Thanks for the awesome video! You probably coulda cut your weight without the camera and associated lenses ;)

[@sky_folk]

Haha, yeah, the sacrifices we make :) -- tripod, nikon d800, 70-200 lens, 14-24 lens, 20 batteries = 18 lbs

[@sky_folk]

er, D810

[@metalupwithkel7832]

Im an aspiring anthropologist and have always wanted to explore the north. This is amazing footage! Thank you so much!!!

[@falangaadv1186]

Amazing movie and adventure.... Beautiful beautiful spot... Thanks for sharing these stunning landscapes !

[@alexpearson8481]

Beautiful, very inspiring. Thank you from Ontario.

[@drstrangebudgie4052]

Found this video via the Windows 10 Theme that used these photos. Great job and great photos.

[@TheRealRoach]

What a truly mesmerizing video. I can’t believe how beautiful and unique the environment there is.

[@manasmantha4510]

Will, you are inspiration to take up photography as a hobby.

[@sky_folk]

It is so fun!! Thank you :)

[@ASNIV_]

Awesome adventure. Love hearing your thinking aloud while you work.

[@romaniaplus]

Wow, amazing work!

[@sky_folk]

thanks!

[@jcy3827]

It's amazing scenery

[@kiaranr]

What an alien landscape. Love the shots you got.

[@monp.4903]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@aleksandrslevickis2906]

Thank you for sharing your experience !

[@sky_folk]

No problem! Happy you got something from it :) More like this?

[@vanexusphotography6012]

Fantastic! So cool to see such an isolated location in great detail, the landscape looks amazing. Glad you linked this channel on your Instagram :)

[@sky_folk]

Thanks! Yeah, my longer form stuff (most video) doesn't fit into the Instagram model, so I'm trying to let people know that there is a lot of stuff to see over here. Thanks for watching and enjoying! :)

[@connorwagstaff2348]

great camera work!

[@krudler406]

definitely one of the coolest videos i have seen in a long time! great job and super cool adventure!

[@todayisdomingo]

Found this video right now, I'm form Venezuela and had a Map and always had the curiosity of "what is that island" glad I can see it from video at least

[@sky_folk]

It is an incredible place. Cold, very cold, beautiful though.

[@not2tees]

Thank you so much for sharing the awesome images of this treasure of world geography.

[@ngsmoov]

This is amazing, Will. Wow. -Randall

[@sky_folk]

Thanks Randall!!

[@fey02281986]

I love this! Well done! I work both Qikiqtarjuaq and now in Pangnirtung! I love your adventures!

[@sky_folk]

Thanks Fey! I need to learn how to pronounce them properly (obviously) What kind of work?

[@bernadettebecher5668]

Wow- I want to go! Thank you!

[@sky_folk]

Time to go then!

[@callieblueheronnorth9538]

AMAZING!! What a fantastic journey. Thanks for sharing with us the magic of that sacred land!!

[@BergerovaBrigita]

Byutiful 💗💗

[@hhiibbaalleerr]

Best outro on the internet

[@sky_folk]

[@aakash321100]

Great effort buddy. I kinda relate to your fondness towards such adventures. I myself have been explorer of alps here in India. The more you learn about the Himalayas, they tend to get more and more mysterious. Thanks to Brave i could find you. God Speed. Ciao.

[@bnbwhitezombie]

I found out about you because one of your photos was featured on my brave browser. Cool video.

[@sky_folk]

Awesome! Yeah, its been fun working with the Brave team on a few things over the last couple years. They're a good group pushing the internet forward.

[@fritzd2116]

Fantastic video.

[@adamboukis4654]

Wonderful video, amazing scenery thank you!

[@iansaucy3741]

A truly amazing film, thank you for taking the time to publish a video about this amazing place. A lot of films focus on climbing(which is awesome) but as a photographer, I love to see it from another photographers perspective, I hope to one day make it out to the area before it changes (even) more due to climate change. Thank you again!

[@sky_folk]

Ian Saucy thanks Ian! I’m actually headed back here tomorrow! Can’t wait to see the same place after a year of change. It’s changing pretty quick up there. You should plan a trip! Incredible shooting for photographers. Either Artur or I or both of us will probably be bringing photographers with us again next year.

[@orange70383]

@@sky_folk Does anyone even look into why the noon-day sun is now blinding white in color instead of the very much yellow color the noon-day sun had always been 25 + years ago. It's fascinating how people will disregard this the biggest news story of the century. I think people must be under a spell not allowing them to think about what a massive change in the suns color means. No word about it from any source yet the proof is repeatable everyday, no one speaks a word, I'm glad I'm not controlled and can see this change.

[@zivf3454]

Awesome adventure and great photos !

[@sky_folk]

Ziv Fishfedder thanks Ziv!

[@automan1223]

Wow, just wow brother !

[@sky_folk]

Thank you!

[@steveinathens]

Hey Will have watched this video several times over the past couple years. It is fantastic. We were booked for this hike last August but couldn’t go due to the pandemic. We are now booked for this late August but still waiting on Parks Canada to reopen Auyuittuq.

[@sky_folk]

Heya, do you mean you are booked to go with Artur or that you're going on your own? Either way thats awesome! I hope the park opens for ya, weird it hasn't yet, its not like there are any people there :)

[@steveinathens]

@@sky_folk the park has been closed since March 18, 2020. But I was informed they may reopen in August. Two of us are doing the route on our own.

[@20920474]

Really enjoyed watching this Will!

[@worldfootageoddities857]

beautiful

[@eddydewilde4958]

Looks like a harsh country that's reluctant to show its pretty side, all the while keeping you dangling with cloud play and a cold welcome. Will you did a phenomenal job in difficult conditions.

[@THERAREBREED85]

Just seen this video on the show "right this minute" on channel 7 in La. Great work!

[@sky_folk]

THERAREBREED85 awesome!! Glad you like it!

[@sushantbhandari7948]

You should definitely come to Nepal next.

[@sky_folk]

I would absolutely love that. I have been thinking of going to Nepal for personal spiritual pursuit, would love to experience the natural wonders too.

[@VinOnline]

That sounds fun

[@Lg2703]

Awesome video!

[@29FLY]

Brave brought me here, love what you're doing - you got a sub 👍

[@Evantures]

amazing shots here. Hopefully going to do the pass this summer. Im a vlogger in Iqaluit. Just subbed

[@sky_folk]

Awesome! You'll love it.

[@alwaysforwardyt]

Nice video, l enjoyed it. The wife and l are considering going after the summer and do a similar trip as yours. We're used to hiking in Scandinavia which is pretty much the same: cold and wet, above Arctic Circle (same latitud, too, check Tromso). My idea is to cross Baffin Island alone in winter, we'll see what life has in store for me. Regards from DC!

[@focusdecorating3637]

70lb backpack really ? That seems far too heavy ! Great video though, what a unique place.

[@kaajujimiarreak730]

Welcome to Nunavut!

[@Eamesam]

Damn that place looks wild! No one around for hundreds of miles

[@TheTroyc1982]

well he was always less than 100 km from one of 2 towns so not no one for hundreds of millies

[@ColinZwirner]

I remember running across your image on reddit. I actually PMed you asking about your trip! I didnt know that you recorded a vlog. This is awesome! I'm currently torn between Nahanni, Tombstone, and Baffin Island. Such a difficult decision.

[@sky_folk]

Colin Zwirner oh wow yeah you may be best of just doing it alphabetically ;) coincidentally we are taking a group of photographers to Baffin this year 😊

[@ColinZwirner]

I actually looked into your trip, and if I wasn't a med student on a strict adventure budget I would totally sign up. Maybe in the future. Tombstone seems like the least expensive option since flying into Dawson can be sub-1k. Nahanni looks like a heli drop into the Cirque of unclimbables. Baffin... Well yeah. Ill have to start saving!

[@sky_folk]

SO worth it. The cost of our trip seems high, and it is, it costs a ton to get to the island (several flights and a boats involved), but the cost includes all of your travel in Canada as well as lodging the night(s) before and after the island. I hope to see you one of these years :)

[@ColinZwirner]

Wow, didn't realize that included all accommodations. And from Ottawa! I'm about a 6 hour drive from there. That is a fantastic price, all thing considered. Ill keep you guys in mind for when im out of school!

[@sky_folk]

Awesome! And you're totally going to need the brain reset I bet :) (also, we like to take doctors/nurses/emts for obvious reasons)

[@thedailybat1472]

This is amazing. Did you see much more wildlife?

[@sky_folk]

The Daily Bat thanks! Not a ton on this trip, we got attacked by an Arctic Fox on last year’s trip though. No polar bear sightings though. Lots of bunnies though. 😊

[@Youlube87]

Wow! Some of the landscapes really reminded me of Iceland and Patagonia!🔥🔥🔥

[@Notaserioushuman]

Really beautiful video! Thanks for the incredibly personal perspective and inspiring time lapses!

[@MapSpawn]

What an incredible video!

[@sky_folk]

Max Chill thanks!!

[@matselva7001]

One of the most beautiful sites in Nunavut

[@lifesill]

absolutely mind blowing. really in awe. thanks for capturing some of these moments. how does one go about going there? is there a large permit process to it all? and also random question, where did you get your beanie/hat? its very cool and i like the colors a lot!

[@ubuntu6953]

I found this place through brave, awsome place breath tasking

[@lostinthewoodsproductions]

Baffin Island is now officially on my hit list!

[@sky_folk]

Awesome!

[@lifewithCody_]

Awesome video! What time of the year did you go? I'm planning my trip for next year and collecting info!

[@sky_folk]

oooo you're going to have a wonderful time :) we had to cancel this year because of the pandemic. best time slot is Aug 28th - Sep 15th, too early in the year and the water is too high, too much after sep 15 and it becomes winter pretty quickly.

[@Cjinglaterra]

Just followed on Instagram.

[@martyr787ro5]

Great video. What time of year did you take this trip.

[@sky_folk]

Thanks! It is an incredible place. The "sweet spot" for no-bugs-but-not-winter is aug 28th - sept 17th -- you also get to witness the transition toward winter quite rapidly during that time but can have end-of-summer vibes at the start of a 14-ish day trek. Trip of a lifetime.

[@horntail-wyvern2803]

May I ask which cameras do you use? Because this is spectacular!

[@johnnypootoogook6869]

Asgard, name of that flat top mountain? I didn't know Baffin Island had once Giant Trees. Earth has alot of petrified tree stumps.

[@skyfacer9626]

This video really brings out the dangerous isolation of the place.

[@iya30n35]

Can we download your brave backgrounds? Where are they?

[@zhaijingpeng]

Wow, I love this video, makes me want to go and witness the raw beauty of nature! How do you even get here? What's a good time of the year to go?

[@sky_folk]

Heya, its a bit of a trek to get to Baffin! Fly to Ottawa, Canada on whatever airline, then fly First Air up to Qikiqtarjuaq (you'll make a few stops along the way on smaller and smaller aircraft). Your last runway will be dirt :P -- then you'll need to have an outfitter scheduled to take you on to Baffin. You'll need to stop in at the ranger station before heading over to Baffin to get your park tickets (its more so that the park can keep track of people entering and exiting the park and whether the need to go looking for someone as well as mandatory polar bear safety training). Best time of year is late august through mid september, any later and it gets ICE cold real fast and ealier the water in the streams is higher and more challenging to cross.

[@dolphininthesky1642]

nice

[@IslamicRageBoy]

Respect

[@tobiasra1]

Superb landscapes and editing, thank you for these 20 minutes. What about polar bear protection? I saw no one carrying rifles or guns. Is the population so low that this a non-issue in these parts of Baffin?

[@sky_folk]

No weapons are allowed inside the national park except indigenous peoples. Outfitters (often Indigenous folks) do carry a shotgun to scare away any polar bears from the coastline landing area if necessary but during the time of year that we typically go, Polar Bears aren't often seen around the interior of the island, only near the coasts looking for food if they're anywhere. Sadly, yes, populations are very low. All people need to take a safety course before entering the national park and it covers Polar Bear safety.

[@MA-dh8rc]

Wooah impressive work love it! what camera did you use for this?

[@Josh-ux1vy]

Brings back memories, thanks for sharing! What time of year did you go and how difficult did you find the river crossings? We made it through in 8 days... would have done it in 6 but got stuck at Half Hour Creek for 21 hours 😂

[@Josh-ux1vy]

Just realized at the end of the video that it was fall haha