Tent Camping in Grizzly Country | Glacier National Park

Woah, has it really been a month already?? I've been out hiking, camping and living the van life...and doing my best to escape wildfire smoke and heat waves. Here’s what summer in Montana has been like, grizzly bears included. Spoiler alert - Montana is ridiculously beautiful.
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Hey :) I’m Christian Schaffer, and I’ve lived on the road full-time since May 2018. This journey began in 2013 when I left the corporate world to build my career as an outdoor adventure & travel photographer. As a semi-minimalist, I eventually decided to donate/sell most of my belongings and move into my 4x4 Nissan Xterra. After 14 months of SUV living and falling madly in love with the open road - I bought a van and hired a team to build it out. Van life enables me to experience and document the beauty of our natural world on a whole new level, all while having my home and office nearby. My hope is that by sharing my own personal highs and lows along this (sometimes) wild journey, you might be inspired to hit the road or spend more time outdoors. Maybe one day I'll see you out on that open road 🚐
*My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 29K miles*
#hiking #backpacking #grizzlybear

[@billvanarsdale]

I’m 70. It took me decades to acquire the wisdom to “go with the flow” and recognize the serendipity and synchronicities that come with this mindset. Keep it up! Think less, flow more.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@wild_childofthe80s]

Definitely!! x x

[@wild_childofthe80s]

@O K indeed :( x x

[@paulryan2128]

@O K " Unfortunately, you only get one chance in life." Au contraire mon ami! A human life's interactions affords *many, many* chances - to live, love, laugh and be happy, as the song goes. Just try it!

[@tallll70]

@O K you are most of the time always in some power to change it... even if it means to make unpopular choices, because yes, you live only once if that is what you meant, more choices usually come by, but we feel helpless to grab them, that's where the harder choices should happen... i personally didn't make the best choices for my life, but ain't the worst

[@TonyGouge]

I wouldn't worry too much about feeding the "KZbin Monster". Do what you do. Post when you can. While I, and I'm sure others, would love to hear from you more often, it does make it more precious when we do hear from you. Cheers!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

I appreciate you 🙏🏻

[@AdrienneLawrence1]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@propertystylinguk]

Christian Watching this video This Morning U in the mountains and camping makes me evaluate life.. I'm not getting any younger.. it's always a joy watching your posts / videos God bless you keep up the good work x

[@michaellewis81]

Christian, thanks so much for taking such beautiful footage of Glacier N.P.!! I've seen most of the parks and trails in the western states except for this one. You made me feel like I was there with you all. 💛

[@dagarr11]

I enjoyed watching it again. Can't wait for more. My Beautiful Lady.

[@SFlaidlaw101]

"Time is funny like that, it just kind of fades when you are on the road. " Beautifully said. 💕

[@nicovanzyl1979]

Nico😘💕

[@kraigkline4375]

When you find yourself camping in bear country, please keep a small bottle of ammonia with you. Put a couple small plastic containers of ammonia on the down wind side of your camp. Bears always come in from the down wind side so they can smell what they are walking into. If the first thing they smell is ammonia, they are not gonna visit you :)

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Never knew that! Thanks for the tip :)

[@hemisuperzee1287]

wow, great idea

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

What if the wind changes direction, you gonna pour ammonia everywhere then clean it up each day?

[@kraigkline4375]

@@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing NO... you get off your butt and go move the ammonia dishes. Stop being a critic when this could save your life.

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

@@kraigkline4375 really? Get off my butt? Dude you don't know who you are talking to, Take care

[@UmeshPerera]

Beautiful Christian, always enjoy your video’s , thank you, 🙏❤️☺️

[@alieneiasillo7148]

Thank you so much…because of you I get to see things I would never ever be able to see….thank you for sharing…it is beautiful.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

It’s comments like yours that make filming worth it for me 🙏🏻

[@douglasfalkenburg5560]

Christian you are an amazing inspiration. You keep me motivated. Although I am old, I have been arranging my life now for the past three years to leave it all behind and hit the open road. Your videos keep me focused on the reality of that journey and keep me pushing for the day when the possessions are gone, the goodbyes have been said, and the wheels on the Airstream start rolling. The life you have chosen is not easy but the humanness you put into these videos makes and keeps it real for those of us waiting to follow in your footsteps.

[@stevecrombie5357]

So to start the video you listed a whole of things important to you. We belong way down that list. That's why I am always so grateful when you post a video for us. We are blessed to see the things you share with us. Thank you very much. Stay safe.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

I appreciate you, Steve 🙏🏻 You always take time to comment and are endlessly supportive 😊

[@paulanoga4997]

I'm so happy you share these places. It's the only way a lot of us would ever see them. And they are so beautiful.

[@SFlaidlaw101]

Ahhhh you are such an angel! I can relate to taking longer than expected on something that you LOVE. But when you're done, you sit back and see the beauty of your creation. Thanks for being so inspiring. 💕

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thanks for the love 💕

[@jase992]

Not sure if it is intended, rehearsed, or natural but at times, and overall, your voice is poetic. Your brief reflection on time and memories evoked emotion and inspiration. Well done!

[@geoffreylitz1477]

I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy your posts. Your videos are gorgeous, relaxing and uplifting. You enable me to see places I would never see otherwise. Thank you so much. Take care and God bless.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

You made my day! Thank you for watching, so happy you enjoy these 😊

[@kencornwell]

The colors are so vibrant. So cool how mountains change colors throughout the days. Good times with good friends. 👍

[@tonykirk1966]

We do live on such a beautiful planet. Thank you for taking the time to share 😘

[@bellablu66]

I found your videos a few weeks ago and just LOVE how raw they are. Just be YOURSELF because you make it very enjoyable to watch. The stunning scenery, places you go to and share are FABTABULOUS, so thank you soooooo much!! I live in Alaska, so it's very very hard to top our BEAUTIFUL STATE, LOL Montana is very close in scenery, and BEARS! I am happy to see you travel with others on these hikes and Camp trips. 🏕 Knowledge is power , safety is first and foremost, especially in wildlife country. Stay safe, vlog at whatever pace is comfortable for you. It's so worth waiting to see way beautiful places you've captured next!! If what you love starts to become stressful, then it won't be a love for much longer, you're doing an amazing job and your content is 💯 . Til your next adventure, be well!! Blessings to you and your friends ❤💛

[@ChristianSchaffer]

❤️

[@analogkid28]

Thanks for taking us along. And, I agree with the other commenter…do your thing. KZbin can wait. Live and love life ❤️

[@devildog7602]

That shot at 10:47 of the 5 30am sunrise was beautiful! You do a great job vlogging Christian.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thank you! Always learning 🤓

[@TheKelvala]

Thanks for sharing this. The colors of the rocks, the clarity of the water and the scenery is just breathtaking. I cannot imagine the "recharge" you must feel going into that water. Such a beautiful life.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thanks David 🙏🏻 So many beautiful views out there

[@MyBucketListDay]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos, and this one by far is the best. Great views, awesome hike, and it looks like great friends. Life doesn’t get any better. I’ve spent many years doing what you’re doing now, enjoy it all you can while you can.

[@History_Coffee]

Glacier national park was originally the homeland of the Blackfeet confederacy, they have a story about every feature of the land it's pretty cool.

[@judyclark8653]

My favorite part of this video was the quiet scene at 5:15am with the dawn chorus of birdsong - no music, just birds. Would love more of just natural sounds and quiet. Beautiful!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

I love those sounds, too ☺️

[@tammyj.4663]

I live through your videos! In January I injured myself and have been unable to even sit in a car for more than 15 minutes so traveling is limited. Whether you post your videos weekly or every few months they are all greatly appreciated. Your videos make me feel like I’m also there seeing the beautiful scenery. Thank you Christian!

[@andreabontempo643]

That water is amazing!Such beauty there. I have never been. Thanks for the beauty in your photography

[@richardingle7540]

What a really great group of friends you have , fireside time looked and cooking looked cool . The shots of the waterfalls and that clear blue glacial water were amazing , thank you for a really great video , seeing all that wild beauty really cheered me up 👍👌😊🤗

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it ☺️

[@transformingseeds754]

Glacier is a place that seems to always be calling to me. I miss the times that I’ve spent there and the people I’ve met there who have contributed so much to my life.

[@mariomarez2223]

I don’t know how I missed this until now! Glacier is on my bucket list. Absolutely beautiful content!!!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Such a beautiful state 🥲

[@mj7791]

Beautiful video. The slow motion the music and of course the scenery.

[@VTDivot]

As usual your eye is amazing. The reflection shots are great, but that underwater colorful river rock is perfectly captured

[@ChristianSchaffer]

thanks for the love 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Curiousaboutstuff]

Thanks for the inspiration. Glacier is my favorite place in the U.S. Going back this winter to see the Northern Lights.

[@mztwixed]

This so inspires me. Thank you, Ms. Schaffer, for sharing your unique perspectives on the world. Invaluable. Truly. God bless your journies.

[@kr639]

Freaking AMAZING by that waterfall. WOW

[@Kat-n-Ollie]

What a fun and beautiful,trip. I enjoyed it so much. Hanks your for the beautiful sunrise and sunset content. It was so beautiful. Much love. ❤️♥️

[@coastalgrasslander4511]

I can't stop complimenting your photography in my mind. the colors, balance, pace. beautiful. Thank you

[@ChristianSchaffer]

thank you 🥲🙏🏻

[@moses777exodus]

Amazing scenery. Glad you all had an enjoyable adventure. Safe travels and best wishes always.

[@longhairmullet]

Just stay with your own rhythm that suites you. Don’t let YT push you into anything that doesn’t feel comfortable. Most are all busy with our own lives as well. For me your post are on time, on point and feel natural, un rushed. Thanks for the quality post.. not quantity.

[@michaelshipes8901]

My wife of just three years died a few months ago and getting out of this grief mode has been huge leap, not yet achieved - BUT all that to say that your Colorado hike with friends had just enough beauty and comradery to it, to lift me away for a bit and take me to a place that maybe offers a doorway out of this self pity hole that I'm in. Thank you for sharing those beautiful mountains and hills, trails and lakes.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thank you for sharing that 🙏🏻 Sending you love

[@rasmuspedersen3563]

I feel you Michael... I also recently lost my GF I have been with for almost 4 years. We broke up peacefully so not exactly the same loss as you at all but still... So im also watching hundreds of these outdoor vids actually considering moving to northern sweden and just stay there forever. I wish u a good life mate...🙏

[@ebptube]

Danish I am, living in northern Sweden since 44 years. But I did visit Glacier National Park in 1976 when doing a US round trip over the the summer months in an old car bought on Long Island. So happy to revisit through your talented camera eye.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

I bet it was an especially beautiful experience back then without all the crowds 🍃

[@JuicyFruityify]

You captured the hell out of that lake and mountain. Wow.

[@cskvision]

Spectacular from start to finish! Brought back memories of many summers camping in Montana as a kid

[@LaCapla]

Beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing Christian.

[@lvtiguy226]

nothing makes you feel more alive than sleeping in a place where you are not at the top of the food chain. GNP is a magical place indeed and the bears make it all the more amazing. I am glad you had a good trip. Btw, where did you hike/camp in the back country? I looks like somewhere near Two Medicine or the Belly River region.

[@davidwayne9982]

The days just disappear?? Honey , wait til your'e in your 50s and 60s. I'm 65 and it seems like i just got out of highschool a couple years ago... like I've MISSED my whole life-- and I have to tell you- you are SO gorgeous.. (energy beautiful too.... there is a sweetness and glow that is just wonderful).. I pray you do well- and are always safe.. THANK you for the beautiful photos, videos. etc.. You have shared the world so much with the rest of us.

[@dantre72]

The Glacier NP is so beautiful! Have a visit it once too. Thanks for sharing all these moments of your roadlife! Greetings from Switzerland 🙌

[@shawnpdempsey]

Absolutely beautiful scenery! Glacier National Park is definitely on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

One of the best parks imo ☺️

[@russianaloha4576]

Its SO BEAUTIFUL there! What a life! Thanks for the video!! ❤

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

So worth the wait Christian. You captured so much beauty and majesty. I live in NYC and fear I may never get to see something like this, but I like to know these places still exist. So I always look forward to your captures. I also loved your editing and choice of music in this one. In particular, my personal favorite was the music that started at 3:53 that segued into the waterfall capture in slow motion. The combination of that music with the water just rushing down was truly captivating. It was trancelike. I rewound and watched it several times. You used the same music again at 13:28 and it segued into the slow motion scene of you all running into the lake. Just wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

That’s my favorite part too ☺️ thanks for the love!

[@dagarr11]

I enjoy your videos. Stay Safe. Can't wait for the next one.

[@JC-du1xh]

Very nice! Always love Glacier Nation Park hiking.

[@LarryManiccia]

Looks like you guys had a great trip. Good weather and even better scenery. Those views were just incredible! Makes all the miles worth it.

[@juanitasellshouses]

Wow! When you do post, your content is wonderful! This was soo amazing! Now I see why many say Glacier is the most beautiful park they visited. Thanks for sharing every moment, even the messy van stuff. :)

[@clemence_bgt]

Wow the landscapes are STUNNING!!! This video makes me want to go hiking! Once again I love your video!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mrmotownmadness89]

Been living in Montana for 10 years now because of incredible and seemingly endless public land like this to explore. As a former ranger you all did a great job with bear safety. It's hard to capture Glacier's beauty but you did it phenomenally! Great work, and come visit Montana again soon!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Wow thank you 🙏🏻 You know, I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be a park ranger. I bet it’s a beautiful way to live. Especially in a place like Montana. I took an in-depth exam during my college years that was supposed to help me decide on a career path. Number one was entrepreneur and number two was park ranger 🤠

[@mrmotownmadness89]

@@ChristianSchaffer It was a pretty cool but tough job! I was a Wilderness ranger in the wilds of Idaho, but living in Montana...unbelievable solitude and scenery either way. It was fun to represent and work on behalf of Forest Service lands, but job insecurity for half a year eventually got to me. I bet you'd be excellent a park ranger- even as an introvert! 😂 However I'd say you chose a career path that fits you perfectly, in the end.

[@montana1951]

Christian, I am still watching Ur videos, I absolutely love Ur work. I have been going to Glacier for 70 years. I was raised on Blackfeet land. Thank You for this vid, my soul needed it. Just do what U do. U do it well...wayne

[@jameslichliter7267]

Great video and very inspiring. Definitely makes me want to get out and explore our country. Thanks!!

[@robertgraves3215]

Wow stunning. when I was around your age, we hiked around the Quartz lakes , caught tons of cutthroats. Thanks for bringing me back there. Great cinematography.

[@LukeGeeTravels]

Life is about enjoyment! Enjoy when you can and share when you feel like it! Everyone loves a good nature video, safe travels!

[@tomriley5790]

Wow gorgeous! Lovely to see your videos when they arrive - just nice to see what you want to share no need to feel any pressure to produce anything, thank you for sharing what you do - absolutely fabulous scenery in this one :-)!

[@jimszczodrowski3695]

Now that is LIVING! My backpack is staring at me from the corner of my dining room telepathically saying "Well, get out there"!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Time for a backcountry trip 🤓

[@alanmurakami4837]

The views from your campsite was amazing and seemingly worth that long hike!

[@stevemarsan5381]

Amazing footage and photography.....sincere thanks

[@darrel1954]

Thanks Christian. I miss your video post when they do not show up for awhile, I always wonder that happen to Christian. But then you show up with a great video time and time again Thank you for sharing Darrel

[@harrycockfield5114]

Wow .the Glazier National Park video beauty .is so surreal...always hope to get there one day.. Spectacular..thanks for sharing.do pristine...🙂😍🖐️

[@IanSmithFotografi]

Lovely film Christian… really told the story of the adventure

[@roberts.english2865]

Your videos are breathtaking, thank you so much for sharing!

[@kristinhall9364]

I’m from a town right outside of Glacier Park. I spent many summers days there (and a few snowy winter ones as well) hiking all over the park. I am now living in the south and it’s great seeing this video, makes me think if home.

[@ruthluthien2453]

Damn, Montana, how can you be so beautiful?! 😉 Thank you for sharing that spectacular views! You have a wonderful friends ❤

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Right?! So many beautiful views in one place - quite the magical state 🍃

[@debbiemeyer7666]

My next trip will be to Whitefish, MT...so beautiful and your photos are stunning! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@katz4dancing]

Gorgeous coverage of Glacier, I’ve been there twice - one time solo in Two Med area. Can you please tell us your backpacking route??

[@mchunley]

Wow, Just amazing. Just love the backcountry. Thanks for sharing. Miss seeing your videos. I so want to retire to this life style.

[@nivs2294]

Absolutely stunning !

[@maartenbaas9044]

thanks for sharing this. What a beautifull scenery!

[@pierre-lucdore120]

Thank you for sharing your journey, I'm always happy to see your new videos

[@got2flynow]

Sounds like procrastination. I understand. I'm a life-long member, but I haven't turned in my membership registration yet. 😉😂 It's hard to break away from Ms. Adventure when she is staring you in the face... and you certainly CAN'T keep her waiting. Don't worry about all these KZbinr's... we'll still be here when you get back. - Mitch ⛵✌

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thanks for the good vibes, Mitch 😊🙌🏼

[@tsbasran]

These videos are really well made and incredibly addictive to watch (in a good way). Nice work!

[@GraceGAB]

Heaven on earth..... Montana breathtaking

[@davemerrill1477]

Love your videos! Currently sitting in my van just outside Glacier, re-watching this video, trying to decide what hike I’ll be doing in the morning.

[@butcherknife59knife46]

Well Christian you out did yourself again!! One more place on the bucket list. It's alway great to hook up with friends and explore the beautiful parks share some food and stories. Thanks for sharing again. Just hanging around Bend Oregon.

[@amadorpozoespinosa2130]

thanks for sharing such views! loving it

[@weedhopp]

Thank you so much 😊 Another fantastic video

[@weedhopp]

Thank you 😊

[@yvonnecrossen-gruebele675]

Beautiful. Thank you!!!!

[@thruthebiblewithmicey]

Really enjoyed this one. I hiked up there last year when the east side of the park was still closed. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Thanks for sharing your fun trip. 😃

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@harutanaka3647]

Just beautiful !

[@AndrewKumler]

What beautiful country, and fun times spent with friends. Thanks for sharing, makes me want to get my pack out and hit the trails.

[@rifleman1873]

I got a laugh about you getting bored and stopping work to clean the van. That reminds me of my college days. I was never so likely to clean as when I needed to study a subject that I was not interested. Keep up the great videos whenever it feels right.

[@jameszale2510]

Your videos are so beautifully shot that they force me to stop multitasking and only look at a single screen for their duration 👏🏻👏🏻

[@WayneMoran]

We had such an amazingly fabulous time here.... love this....

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Keeping up with the algorithm can be challenging, but that was an enjoyable video. Jason

[@wild_childofthe80s]

I agree - I've only just started on YT, but I have a Vintage store and keeping up on their platform and tackling the algorithm is a huge task.. it's not easy. This was such a Beautiful Montage ♡ xox

[@lawrencegleason4666]

Fun video. Thanks for uploading. Some great photography and great scenes. Familiar scenes! I've spent a lot of time in that park.

[@shaneblankenship9464]

Christian you may not be able to film for KZbin as you would like, but when you do….oh wow! You capture perfectly the absolute beauty of the surrounding landscape and I enjoy your content thank you. Seeing the beauty of the mountainous landscape…..made me miss my old stomping grounds of the Sierras! I miss the camping, the snow skiing and the white water rafting down the American River. Don’t get me wrong….the white sugar sand beaches of PCB Fl. where I reside today are beautiful too. But to be honest…..I’d take my mountain landscape anytime over any beach! The beach to me represents a short get away….a vacation. Whereas, the mountains represent life both in terms of the serenity and in terms of the hardships! At least too me! Again Christian thank you!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thanks so much, Shane ☺️🙏🏻

[@Rackelhane]

What else do you need? Ginclear waters..mountains..friends and flyfishing..The video is fantastic!! ❤

[@VickiFourie1]

Thanks for making this vlog! It felt like I was there with you guys!

[@nicovanzyl1979]

Nico💕

[@autumnjimenez6482]

You guys are amazing. I wish I had this kind of grit! I feel like such a lazy wuss 🤣🤣 I truly admire you. So very cool

[@samnova450]

Fantastic pictures, reminds me when I lived in Alaska. 👍

[@mtnbiker15d2]

Fantastic video!! Glacier never disappoints in serenity and scenery. Good looking Grizz🐾🐻

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thank you! It's such a beautiful place 😊

[@larryhunter8245]

Your videos are always worth the wait!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Aw thank you 🤓

[@StephsHealthMatters]

Your editing is amazing. This video was amazing and I hope you enjoyed this trip as much as it appears in the video. Gorgeous!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Thank you 💕

[@leeeverett8109]

i love your videos. I love the classic filters in some of the shots. I love the friendships. and don't be jealous that I run my AC all day and night long. hehehe

[@Semba999]

I live in Montana and know all the lakes and best places too go lol cool too see someone make a video about one ☝️

[@cmorr72]

slice of heaven right there. thank you for sharing.

[@juggernautz]

Added to my bucket list. I'm 56 and hope to travel this summer, I work from home but getting away isn't easy with a sick family member.