Canyon Challenge - Boondocking Canada

The companion video to "The Tranquil and the Challenging" which I released in June. The video includes a visit to Mistaya Canyon and more details of free camping near Alberta's Banff and Jasper National Parks.
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Editing: Powerdirector 15 Ultra: amzn.to/2fLbV3a
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Stabilizer: Homemade (a work in progress!)
Sound Editing: Audacity

[@kimprocarione5473]

The Mistaya is absolutely gorgeous and amazing!

[@sylviajones4907]

Great shots!

[@mrs.h3]

The gorge is beautiful! Thank you for tak8ng the time to figure out and then film it. God Bless 💜💙💜

[@pagewhite61]

The color of that water is just unreal. Heck of a ten buck shot there, nice. Gorgeous images, thank you.

[@annaorbanes5070]

My heart was in my throat watching you approach the edges of the cliffs and canyons. Beautiful photography. Just stunning. For years my little joke was that I always do my camping at the Hilton. Lol. Now I’m starting to think about boondocking. Maybe start with a week’s rental. I wonder if it’s possible to rent an Aliner. Thanks Slim. It’s nice to have a new dream. I wonder if I can intrest my Sweetie.

[@daveoverton4319]

Thank You for showing us these wonders of this world of ours!

[@loreneknight9755]

Oh my goodness!!! I'm late to the campfire, Slim, but wanted to let you know how valuable you are. You have the skills, heart, depth, wonder & know how to share what most of us are craving & are unable to pursue. WOW!!! This was majestic!! It had my heart thumping while you were getting that beyond beautiful shot of the gorge. Way to be BRAVE!! I so appreciate who you are & what you do. You have character, sir. Safe & extraordinary travels, Slim.

[@lanahallock1118]

Spectacular!!!!!!! Amazing videography!!!!!!! I love your site!!!!!!!!!!!

[@heidieho4470]

Excellent video! Super cool views, glad you are having fun in your adventures.

[@Paperlover123]

I was so nervous seeing what you were filming! It's petrifying to fear for your safety!!!! With that being said, that was the most stunning video I've ever seen! Good grief....the gorge walls, the color of that water, the sky at sunset ! Canada is so beautiful! Thankyou for this gorgeous video. Glad you are still alive!!! 😁

[@kellyrogers4301]

Oh my gosh!!!!! You made me so nervous when you were on that moss ledge!!!! I realized I had stopped breathing!!!!

[@williamleopold507]

Amazing photography !

[@carolthecrazycamper3442]

Out did self with the editing. All the inserts and maps explaining things. Balance of nature shots, landscape, aliner, and your face... lol.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks Carol, I really appreciate that! I do try to avoid making videos that are only about "ME", and hopefully allow the viewer to experience what I see and learn instead. When I succeed I am happy!

[@allenheaps2084]

Great camera work Slim. Your videos are so awesome!

[@hansostlund4626]

right sir mr. canadian, thank you wonce again for showing us europeans the beauty of north america, most of us dont have a chance to see it with or own eyes, but your camera eye keep us happy anyway

[@LoveMtDulcimerMusic]

Your videos are absolutely spectacular but PLEASE BE SAFE!

[@janicechilders4885]

Really enjoyed your camera shots at the canyon!!

[@yenchiu199]

Terrific work! This is how future slot canyons were formed. Thanks for the close up gorge view!

[@allenwatts4497]

Fantastic shots!

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Great footage. Beautiful scenery, and loads of fun to watch. 👏

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

Another "gorgeous" video! Thanks for sharing your adventurous spirit and your love of nature.

[@MsKraftee]

Oh, my, Mistaya Canyon is going on my "bucket list"! Wow,! Unfortunaterly, I probably won't be able to get off the beaten path but I think I'll still enjoy it. Thank you for sharing this with us, Slim. Truly awe inspiring.

[@JohnCran]

Love the colour of that water reminds me of the colour of the sea in the Great Barrier Reef up north.

[@lindacripple-creek7008]

I have run out of words to describe how amazing your videos are! The stunning views that your eyes capture and the fascinating ingenuity of your "inventions" make your creations unsurpassed in beauty and interest. I can't think of a way to tell you how much i enjoy your work!!

[@johnwillard6198]

This my good sir is why you have 16,000 followers and that will grow no doubt . Enjoyed it

[@davidsradioroom9678]

breathtaking--literally!

[@KathrynLee5456]

Thanks again. What an education for me. I am planning to tent or teardrop camp rather than Aliner, so thanks for waking up thenature loving adventurous Nordic side, and showing how good it is to take the risk.

[@RuthieH_62]

Wow Slim fantastic videography/photography in this one!! What a beautiful area, incredible!

[@gr7485]

I’m glad I came upon this video. We’ll be in that area the first week of June. Thanks for sharing.

[@BaoNguyen-sm6vp]

Thanks.beautiful views.

[@zenandink3531]

Absolutely gorgeous! 😮...so incredibly beautiful-what shots!-and the color of the water!...beauty that money can’t buy...thanks for being there and sharing it

[@s.campbell6394]

Awesome, Slim, thank you.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

This one was outstanding! You do such a Good job! And I had a little adrenaline rush just watching you. Canada is so beautiful..it seems everything in Canada is bigger and more spectacular than America. The Rockies are Bigger!

[@lonanakken1688]

What a beautiful place. Great video.

[@HoneyandMe]

Wow! Just WOW! This beautiful place is now on my bucket list. Not too far from home either! -Sue

[@sdcrilly]

Wow!! That is BEAUTIFUL! I want to go there now.

[@donnahanson7282]

Loved this one. Okay--Alberta is officially on the list. Beautiful!!!! Thanks, Slim.

[@silverbreezeRn]

I got my adrenaline rush too....that canyon edge is scary. Beautiful video, wow! Be careful.

[@juadonna]

Wow, just WoW! I so enjoy the sounds and sights of nature that you capture so well. Beautiful videography and narration. Thanks for inviting us along for the hikes and rides!

[@unusualfamily6366]

excellent video..thanks for sharing...we are looking to fulltime in 4 years and plan on boondocking most of the time....as Canadians most don't even realize we can use free and clear...and it is usually the most beautiful ....have written down that spot in our book of places to boondock and enjoy in the future.....thanks again and happy camping

[@lorrainelovrek7799]

great video, slim, i really enjoy river geology. i loved it, good job

[@noahcount7132]

Superb footage of nature's majesty!

[@cschriefer6154]

Awesome! I'm getting an a liner some time this year....can. not. Wait!

[@lisadittrick6111]

Great video's Slim, especially nice to see the beauty of Lake Abraham were we briefly met, sad you had to move that night. Guess that's why I only recently returned, the beauty held me hostage. With my 2014 Aliner, still looking at installing the door vent, and now understand why the kid styro tubes help with sealing the unit. My head is now buzzing with idea's for the 'aliner', will keep you posted. Safe travels, wherever you go. Lisa

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Lisa, Good to hear from you! Glad you had a good long stay at Abraham Lake, sorry I wasn't there that long. Happy to hear my modifications have inspired you as well. Just got back from Wyoming, hopefully we will meet again in our travels. Happy Camping! Slim

[@pambabbitt1894]

Absolutely spectacular!

[@UncleBuckle50]

Excellent work Slim. I'm glad I didn't see you on the evening news like that guy at Elbow Falls.

[@rafaelestrada5261]

Awesome video!

[@jimandjanrobbins2189]

Your photography is totally impressive! Great work!!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Wow...thanks for the reminder of how beautiful it can be in Canada.

[@biblemike174]

WOW !!! slim great job on this one. wild kingdom would love this.

[@northtexas4110]

Magnificent views of Canada and woods. Enjoyed and thank you for posting!

[@stymiedagain]

Great video. I was glad to see that you weren't actually peering out over the edge with your camera, and it was on a stick.

[@jayt1071]

Outstanding !!!

[@suelikochiss7933]

Amazing video!!!

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Great camera work to show us the gorge! You should look into adding a small drone to your video arsenal! Thank you, Slim!

[@dumluk1984]

Slim, that's some amazing video and what an awesome canyon! Thx for sharing.

[@kawaikui]

Thank you for this beautiful video and for sharing some ingenious ideas. With the elevated risk factor, I'm glad your experience and abilities keep you safe. Safe travels, Slim . . .

[@909lilac]

Loved this episode Slim. In fact, I enjoy all of them. I'm an Aliner camper myself. (2016 Ranger 12)

[@susanpremo8068]

I've yet to go to Canada, after this beautiful video, I really cant wait to be able to. After the pandemic, which we all hope is over soon. You're great at the videography, scary watching you though.😖

[@zendt66]

I normally only watch your Aliner videos, but this one was certainly worth the time spent. Great video!

[@zazubombay]

Amazing video -- thank you!

[@ames4657]

Amazing video footage!

[@paulmeir6528]

Very nice! Thanks for the upload.

[@larrytedford9205]

Outstanding! All your videos are great. Looking forward to exploring some of the same places in the coming years. Keep up the great work.

[@efzapp7]

Incredible video. Thanks for taking the road less traveled.

[@rboydsmith1]

Amazing video. I like your camera stabilizer and your comments "Holy shit that's cold."

[@patriciaburke2401]

Amazingly beautiful scenery! Thanks!

[@doramather4729]

Great video

[@billleland957]

Nice work. Great to see a bit of Canada

[@mr.timjohnston546]

really? a little H20, some rocks and a few flowers.. and ya think thats Canada?

[@shirleys.7428]

Beautiful!

[@clarabrayton9360]

Oh so beautiful! I enjoy your adventures.

[@margmcgill1645]

Absolutely amazing footage of an amazing scenery. Thank you so much.

[@ozarklife9996]

Best one yet!

[@Givemesomeyardwork]

Great vid slim...ty

[@kerkleblanc7690]

Outstanding, thanks

[@rickeywerner8010]

Hey Slim, how about purchasing a video drone - your photography videos would be so awesome with that addition

[@SlimPotatohead]

Sorry but I absolutely detest drones! They are intrusive, noisy and seriously disrupt wildlife. I am so glad they are banned in many national parks and nature habitats.

[@michelfilion5482]

Great work..! One could only imagine what you could do with a camera equipped drone.

[@northtrailadventure6054]

Best of all , and thank ya

[@jerryroberts7487]

Great vid, Slim!! Amazing! I just bought my first travel trailer. It's a Rockwood A-Frame, very similar to the Aliner. Maybe I'll see you on the road someday!

[@robduncan599]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful video, wow

[@barbarakinard2769]

Places many of us will never see.so thank you sir.

[@idaspidalegs]

Pure poetry.

[@karenr67]

Good camera angles. Job well done

[@stancer61]

Loved the video!!! I had vertigo while you showed the canyon.

[@elflordsjourneys]

Awesome shots Slim 😀

[@ATravelingOrchid]

Incredible thanks

[@susancaleca4796]

Careful Robin , its quite a drop!

[@susanstrickland6774]

Wow, that was beautiful! You may have out done yourself on this one. Excellent, ty. 😊👍

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks Susan. Better to outdo myself than do myself in! Staying off ledges for a little while!!!

[@annettesmith6241]

Wow, amazing. That must have taken you ages to film and edit. Well worth it though.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Annette, Thanks for your kind words. Yes, editing it the most challenging part of the videos I do, as ones like this are a combination of around 150 files plus tweaking the sound and image quality. Slows things down but I try my best! Slim

[@annettesmith6241]

Well from my perspective it was well worth it.

[@skirrsq]

You should come to New Hampshire beautiful country up north

[@richardtaylor7536]

Hi, we enjoy your camping trips. have you ever made a trip to Prince Edward Island. we would live to meet U. hope to hear from you.

[@julbea]

Cool canyon, in Canada yet! Who knew…

[@crybabyann9532]

Just Wow!

[@barbaragriffin869]

Dude you make me so nervous!

[@nikiballou9879]

Wow!!..Just...Wow!!!

[@ronammologist16]

Dear mr. Potatohead, I noticed an aftermarket looking cumpass on the dash of your jeep. I have been looking for something like that for my '94 toyota hilux. How about doing a video on your tow vehical?

[@nomadrvmontreal2733]

Thanks for the vid. Slim ! btw, i'am from Montreal, canada and plan to visit the west this winter.... every video seems to be oriented to Arizona.... What about Texas in winter ? it would be closer to me / Montreal :)

[@stephengardiner9867]

A morel mushroom at 9:21. Excellent eating but that one looks a bit past the best before date.

[@franwatkins5934]

Wow u take some chances, beautiful

[@beckybarrett5783]

Wow! And may I say, Wow!