Glacier National Park- What to Know Before You GO! In 2021 you also need a “reservation ticket”

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@joelfoy2447
@joelfoy2447 4 жыл бұрын
This is undoubtedly the most informative single park overview I've seen on KZbin. Thanks for sharing your obviously extensive experience in this fine gem among our many spectacular western parks.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s always nice to here the work is appreciated!!
@redbustourguide
@redbustourguide 2 жыл бұрын
I agree! Steve is the best! Ill be in touch Steve im still working in everything!
@Casenmoore14
@Casenmoore14 4 жыл бұрын
I’m only 12 right now and I know my parents won’t ever taking me here but I can’t wait to visit when I’m older! It looks like a dream come true
@shirleyduncan3653
@shirleyduncan3653 4 жыл бұрын
You have a great attitude for such a young person. I was 65 before I saw Yellowstone and now I want to make up for lost time. Keep your dreams.
@littlestchicken5080
@littlestchicken5080 3 жыл бұрын
That’s very cool I’m going to glacier national park in august but I hope you get to go there to some day!
@maddawgnoll
@maddawgnoll 3 жыл бұрын
I was about 12 the first time I went through the park. My sister has lived here her whole life and we were visiting. I decided that I was going to move here someday. I'm 38 now, and moved here a little over a month ago. Montana (I prefer northwest) is by far one of the most beautiful places to live. Never gave up on that dream.
@niccovisconti1712
@niccovisconti1712 3 жыл бұрын
You will see it one day. If it interests you now....it will continue too interest you. Little secret...it wil still be here. Maybe not the glacier's as they are melting more each year. But... plenty of amazing sights to see. It's my backyard and the area has been my home for 25 years. I came for a vacation and....never left! Truth! I never went back to Tucson. I stayed and started over. All because the area calls to me. It may do the same for you. Turn your dreams into reality. It's easy! You just have to put one foot in front of the other 👣👣👣👣....and go! Cheers from Montana! Home!
@chocobeast
@chocobeast 3 жыл бұрын
That’s the right attitude, and you can do it! I’m 28 and taking myself there for my birthday. That’s one of the perks of growing up and doing things for yourself. Stay in school, and work to develop skills that will help you throughout your life.
@boanerges526
@boanerges526 4 жыл бұрын
I have a cabin across the river from GNP and let me assure you this guide knows what he is talking about. Great information and tips.
@boanerges526
@boanerges526 4 жыл бұрын
There are no altitude issues in the park like in Colorado and parts of Wyoming.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I work hard on these guides. Fyi- I was there in Oct. and am currently working on updates to all My GNP videos. Since u live so close can i use u as a reference when I have questions?
@boanerges526
@boanerges526 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig Of course, I would be happy to contribute. I live in the North Fork, north of Polebridge, but only 3 1/2 months a year. If I don't know the answer to your question, my friends will.
@jessechapa5400
@jessechapa5400 3 жыл бұрын
Can I stay for a few days in July
@Keepitnatural712
@Keepitnatural712 3 жыл бұрын
Is your cabin available for tourist?
@georgerobbins1097
@georgerobbins1097 4 жыл бұрын
I live here, and would just like to say that Two Medicine is easily the best area in the park. Not too crowded, equal views, and some of the best hiking.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Fyi- if you know of any jobs for content creators let me know- id like to live there too!
@karenchambers9549
@karenchambers9549 4 жыл бұрын
George Robbins enjoyed the information
@vOCesUGa1
@vOCesUGa1 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig That makes three of us. I lived in big sky for half a year. I cried when i had to leave.
@mbhuiyan223
@mbhuiyan223 3 жыл бұрын
What’re the trails like in late may around Memorial Day weekend? Trying to avoid snow
@chucker625
@chucker625 3 жыл бұрын
@@mbhuiyan223 Little late for a response but ..... May might be a touch early. For example, Going To The Sun Road usually doesn't open until mid-June and can run as late as early July. Keep a close eye on the weather and snow reports. If you are trying to avoid snow and crowds, maybe try early September. Less crowded and no snow. But, if you are going to go to GNP in the late season, keep an eye on the fires. They can shut down entire sections of the park in the back half of the season.
@scottwilkerson7606
@scottwilkerson7606 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. My last trip to glacier I stayed for 30 days and bears almost everyday. Many near iceberg lake and many glaciers. Two medicine was my 2nd favorite area. There were many smaller animals and very few people. The food. On the west side, it's civilization. On the east side, not so much. The best photos any valley looking west at sundown. St Mary's lake area especially. The colors bounce off of the lake. That's enough from me. Again, this is one of the best glacier presentations I've seen.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. fyi it took over 30 days to shoot my Glacier videos. Also, I’m updating this video with new footage shot in June.
@RosinGoblin
@RosinGoblin 2 жыл бұрын
Unbelievably stunning. Top 3 best parks in the country
@Cre8iveReform
@Cre8iveReform 4 жыл бұрын
Verizon has 4g reception at rising sun and st Mary lake
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this useful info. Please like your comment so it will appear higher in the list.
@maxgeorge_music
@maxgeorge_music 4 жыл бұрын
Dylan Dacy that’s a good thing? Go back to California you little turd
@HappyMrHyena
@HappyMrHyena 3 жыл бұрын
@@maxgeorge_music 🚨 cool kid alert 🚨
@coutts_adventures
@coutts_adventures 3 жыл бұрын
Super good to know! Thanks!!!
@MITPetetwat
@MITPetetwat 4 жыл бұрын
Glacier has been on my list of “musts” when I passed through on Amtrak. This is super helpful in my plans for going back. Thank you so much! It’s obvious you made this with years of experience.
@dianedecker-ihle7121
@dianedecker-ihle7121 2 жыл бұрын
This was a very helpful overview. I have not been to Glacier since 1984, prior to that I visited often. I loved the beauty and solitude. It’s apparent that the glaciers are smaller and maybe solitude is harder to find but I’m looking forward to my visit this summer.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Be prepared for crowds. Still a great place
@danielsyed-chaudhry256
@danielsyed-chaudhry256 2 жыл бұрын
Such an informative and well-made guide! Genuinely - and I mean it - this is the most well-thought-out national park guide I've ever seen. Keep it up!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! It takes a lot of work to make these. Please subscribe
@bobdog1953
@bobdog1953 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your time and work in putting these together. Since I have stopped working full time four years ago, I have been out west numerous times in Utah, Arizona, and California. I love it. I always give your videos a peek before I leave on a trip. My son and I will be in Glacier for a week at the end of August. Hoping for some good days. Thanks.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. that’s a great time to go. I hope to be there the 1st week of Sept
@ginnie5099
@ginnie5099 2 жыл бұрын
GlacierNP is also one of our favorite NPs. Visited back in 2002-2004 before the advent of selfies and wasn’t crowded yet. Love the views on Going-to-the-Sun Rd, Logan Pass, St Mary Lake, even the long and arduous hike to Scenic Point, etc, even cross border via Waterton Intl Peace Park. I’m missing those road trips and camping days. Pining to return if it weren’t crowded.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I was up there a couple of weeks ago and i’ll be updating that vid next week- if day job permits.
@leilal8053
@leilal8053 4 жыл бұрын
Love the narrator's voice and delivery....very professional. Great info 2 know B4 going.😊👍
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
thanks. that’s me
@kblank9393
@kblank9393 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for putting this together! We are planning our first trip there in July 2022. So excited to visit, as we have visited many parks and this was has always been a must-see. Appreciate your details and comprehensiveness of your videos!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. enjoy your trip. fyi im editing a New Mexico parks guide now. In case you’re interested in another trip.
@johnsousa2558
@johnsousa2558 4 жыл бұрын
Planning on visiting Glacier National Park this year on a road trip starting from Calgary Canada. We will be flying out from Toronto Canada. We have watched several of your videos on KZbin about Glacier and would like to thank you for providing such informative videos about the park. They have inspired us to go out and explore this amazing natural setting.. I can see why this is your favorite natural park. Wishing you happy trails.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Btw- I usually fly into Calgary. I leave Dallas at 10am and am in my room at swiftcurrent by 5pm. It’s a nice drive- consider stopping at “the head smashed in buffalo jump” provincial park on the way.
@tcitci4320
@tcitci4320 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very informative, helpful and easy to listen to……usually don’t subscribe to any channel but I did subscribe to yours.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the words and for subscribing. that helps a lot.
@tcitci4320
@tcitci4320 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig Keep up the great work!
@Midnightnoodles
@Midnightnoodles 3 жыл бұрын
This is an underrated channel . fantastic content and you know what you are talking about unlike other KZbin channels
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
thanks!! please like and subscribe to help promote it.
@graceau6753
@graceau6753 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done. My home state with the crown jewel of national parks. I hope to get back at least one more time.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great place
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great place
@UAPReportingCenter
@UAPReportingCenter 3 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this channel. Best channel I have come across in a while very entertaining and informative thank you
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
thanks!! please spread the word. my views have slowed lately
@UAPReportingCenter
@UAPReportingCenter 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig will do!!
@joaquinchea2620
@joaquinchea2620 4 жыл бұрын
I visited briefly last year on my way to Jasper National Park in Canada. it was so very crowded everywhere that I honestly couldn’t wait to leave. Planing to go back in March 2021. Thanks for your tips enjoyed the video.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
you’re welcome!!
@peterrr466
@peterrr466 4 жыл бұрын
I was looking for a sign on whether or not I should hike this for my 30th birthday and then I see when you published the video (it was on my birthday). Granted, I won't be able to go in February, but that summer - IT.IS.ON!! Thank you for this wonderful video!
@cristy_yang
@cristy_yang 3 жыл бұрын
I just want to thank you for your video! I successfully visited back in August 2021 and your video was so helpful.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jedistar4374
@jedistar4374 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your vlogs or should I say documentaries. I added this to my to do list. First I’m headed to Yellowstone than to Utah to the 5 popular national parks. By the way you have that beautiful voice for documentaries. Please continue the great work.
@davidrinehart3769
@davidrinehart3769 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a first time viewer of your content and interested in going to Glacier National Park from here in Florida. Your video I just watched was very helpful and so well done. I look forward to watching more, but I wanted to thank you for your time and effort in creating such great content.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thank for taking the time to write the kind words.
@cventura4244
@cventura4244 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and informative! Traveling to Glacier this September for the first time and starting my research now and came across your video. Thank you for your video!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
thanks. my 2hr video on the park has lots more info. fyi- i was there 2 weeks ago and the you really need to understand the sun road reservation system if u are staying outside the park. see the park website. i’m updating the “what to know …”video as time permits
@GreatCommissionChurch
@GreatCommissionChurch 4 жыл бұрын
Your delivery and writing are world-class. Very well done. Thank you for this video.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!!
@madisonlovejoy4793
@madisonlovejoy4793 3 жыл бұрын
I’m getting eloped in 2022 in Glacier! Thank you so much for the information! I’m so excited.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats!! Before then my 90+ min Glacier video and maybe my other Glacier vids will help you and your group make the most of the trip.
@lostfoundtheatre8635
@lostfoundtheatre8635 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! I worked in GNP for a few summers back in the 80s, when you could actually walk with a ranger on Grinnell Glacier. I was a singing waitron in the Ptarmigan Room one year. My most recent visit was in 2017, enroute to view the eclipse in Wyoming. Could not believe the crowds!! Ah well. I hope to go again in the not too distant future.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yep the park is being loved to death
@rahulsunrays
@rahulsunrays 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for guiding us through Glacier NP.
@GloomMoonASMR
@GloomMoonASMR 4 жыл бұрын
I am planning a trip to GNP for late summer 2021. I am trying to get as informed as possible as I have never been there or anywhere similar. I have watched multiple videos and I have found this to be the most informative and well made. I intend to watch again and take some notes :)
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
thanks. before u go you should watch my 92 min glacier np hiker video and my 50 best hikes in glacier video. they’re on my channel
@GloomMoonASMR
@GloomMoonASMR 4 жыл бұрын
I just finished watching the 92 min Documentary. Great watch!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@andreburck
@andreburck 4 жыл бұрын
Wow this is an incredibly well done guide! I can't believe you don't have more subscribers. Keep up the amazing work!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It took a lot of work.
@Redsr5
@Redsr5 2 жыл бұрын
I went in the road to the sun as a kid and stopped at the huckleberry place in montane on the other side . Definitely recommend
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
nice
@avamortier3437
@avamortier3437 4 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! If things work out Covid-wise, I’m heading to Glacier in mid-July. Fingers crossed!!
@saprijean
@saprijean 4 жыл бұрын
sameee
@jjowah
@jjowah 4 жыл бұрын
How'd it go? Were you still able to go to many glaciers? I'm planning to go mid August amidst the pandemic but I heard many trails were closed
@skyartrc8286
@skyartrc8286 3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@Justin-techguy
@Justin-techguy 4 жыл бұрын
Well i guess i was lucky that we lived in Kalispell back in the fifties & my parents took us kids to the park many times. When we didn't have many tourists like today. This park should be on everyone's Bucket List.
@my2love755
@my2love755 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the place I really want to see hence ill be going next month. Thank you for all the tidbits, it was very helpful.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
thanks
@beachmom19
@beachmom19 3 жыл бұрын
I am thinking, three nights, two days will not be enough for this beautiful area. We added it to our itinerary at the last minute. We will make the best of it. Maybe we can come back and spend more time here. Enjoyed your video.
@alicedang2349
@alicedang2349 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this amazing video. I have been there last year with my friend and have a life long wonderful memory.
@Daniel-xu6kd
@Daniel-xu6kd 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I like this video. It reminds me of when I was a kid watching travel shows.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I like to say my travel videos are about the place not me. Which is different than most youtubers
@triciavandermeer1596
@triciavandermeer1596 3 жыл бұрын
Going in early june to miss the crowds.. live near the beach in so calif so should be glorious up there ! happy to see this video
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Make your you get a reservation ticket for the Sun Road!! Check the park's web site. Also you may be interested in my 74 min "50+ hikes in Glacier" video or or my 90+ min "Glacier: The Hiker's National Park" if you've never been there
@pusparamachandran4905
@pusparamachandran4905 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely informative video. Going there in a few days with Road Scholar and just wanted an overview of what to expect. This video has a lot of information. Thanks so very much.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@catiehamilton8194
@catiehamilton8194 3 жыл бұрын
this was incredibly comprehensive and helpful! I am planning my first trip to glacier (and out West) next summer. I can't wait. thank you, thank you, thank you!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
thanks. fyi- my channel has a few other useful Glacier videos and many more on other places in the west
@susanfusuma6472
@susanfusuma6472 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really learned a lot watching this video about Glacier National Park! We are headed there next year mid May and I hope the lodges and hotels are open at that time.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Most in-park lodging will not be open that early in the season. Check park website to book lodging.
@mindyballard2331
@mindyballard2331 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! We are going for 10 days in September 2021 with 2 kids and can't wait to see the stars and hike.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Lucky!! make sure you get your Sun Road reservation and maybe hiker shuttle reservation.
@cquimby53
@cquimby53 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig Awesome video! I wish I viewed this video earlier before I made our trip plan (5 days). Thanks for the tip " make sure you get your Sun Road reservation and maybe hiker shuttle reservation."
@gman6584
@gman6584 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this awesome video. We are going to GNP for our second time this June-July for 5 days. Last time we hiked the iceberg lake trail and loved it. We are in our mid to late 60s now and hope to try some of the easy to mild trails. This time we are staying in the new Clear Sky Domes and they look awesome. Thanks again for the information. BTW, we hope Canada will open up and let USA folks in. Wish to visit the Prince Of Wales area.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MarciaGullickson
@MarciaGullickson 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for short, but concise planning tips and top hikes. There is so many choices of trails and we are only going to be there for one week.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
My longer videos show the best trails in great detail. My 50 Best Hikes video is also great for first timers- feel free to skip around. You need to watch the whole thing.
@XenoVI
@XenoVI 3 жыл бұрын
What a great video, I'm on a 6 month project and am planning a vacation to Montana to make another item off the bucket list when I'm done thanks for the info...
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
thanks 😊
@sharonheikka415
@sharonheikka415 3 жыл бұрын
Great overview of the park! I will check out your other Glacier videos. I usually take a lot more time to plan for a National Park trip but the family just decided we are going to try and plan a trip for this August 2021 so I have lots of studying and planning to do!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, they will help you prep. FYI kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmSliYSrjqieq5Y This is a link to my Updated Sun Road video shot last Oct. It's twice as long (more info) as the Sun Road video in the 93 min video.
@jamesodwyer5219
@jamesodwyer5219 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the heads-up. Thanks for letting us know of the over crowded park. Great video..
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
All the major National Parks are over loved these days.- Zion has 4 hour waits- The new Reservation system at glacier should reduce the crowd problem-- if you can get in.
@keishatackett4879
@keishatackett4879 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! We are planning our trip for July 2021 , can’t wait! I’m so glad I have your informative videos to watch!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
FYI- I'm finishing an update to my Sun Road video this week
@tammirfowler1216
@tammirfowler1216 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this great info. We just got back from a week at Glacier. It is very beautiful. The hikes are wonderful and we did many of your suggestions. There are lots of crowds and parking is tough to find because the shuttles are not running this year. The east side is closed because it is on Blackfeet Indian Reservation. You can only go as far as Rising Sun before you have to turn around. Many of the rangers said that due to no shuttles and the closing of the east side, people are congested in the west side of the park. Bring a mask because they are required in the visitor centers. They are not required on the trail but some people were wearing them. Pack your bags, masks and patience and go see this beautiful park. It is hard to describe how beautiful it is. The hiking is outstanding and definitely worth the blisters and scrapes! Planning to go back in 2021.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
thanks.
@danieljones3490
@danieljones3490 4 жыл бұрын
Great video here! We can tell it took a lot of work. Great editing, information and thoroughness. You did a great job here. Loved every second of it. Keep it up. We're excited for our trip soon!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for recognizing the effort.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
fyi- the park has been closing each morning due to over crowding!! it reopens in the afternoon and then closed again due to crowds.
@poptart8310
@poptart8310 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig Bummer, but good to know. Thanks!
@ginojc73
@ginojc73 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for making this video, very helpful and great content! I am currently planning our next US trip and Glacier National Park is top of the list. Again, thanks and safe travels.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped- but watch my longer Glacier videos for more info- At least watch the first few minutes of my latest - its 2 hours long but at the beginning it tells you about the NEW need for a reservation for the Sun Road.
@samanthadehring9321
@samanthadehring9321 3 жыл бұрын
Wow - as someone who’s planning a trip to Glacier next month, this was sooo informative! I’m going to check out the other Glacier videos now, but thanks a ton for your time and attention to detail on this!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Make sure to watch the one about the new entry reservation ticket. You may need one to get in the park
@samanthadehring9321
@samanthadehring9321 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig will do!! Thank you again for your time and effort on this - it’s much appreciated! :)
@soniamariadefigueiredofern8971
@soniamariadefigueiredofern8971 4 жыл бұрын
You have reason! This is amazing...! Apreciate the night this place is really special! IWe did it many times when we could be in family togheter iin vacation, traveling to Montain region here in my country! We had great moments to enjoy this! Very nice! I admire your knowledge about this region, how many great experiences you lived there! Nice rewiew! Heloísa
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
thanks. I hope to be there next month
@soniamariadefigueiredofern8971
@soniamariadefigueiredofern8971 4 жыл бұрын
😍👏🙂I am happy for you! You live there a great personal and professional experience! I wish you can do it safer and happy! I will wait the news! Have nice days and a good job! HELÔ
@lucelicastanon9929
@lucelicastanon9929 3 жыл бұрын
Very well put together video. Thank you. Going at the end of July and plan to camp in the park. Looking forward to being outdoors
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@jasperbuitenhuis6771
@jasperbuitenhuis6771 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video I'm definitely going to watch you're longer videos. Hopefully i see it in person one day
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm sure hope you like them.
@patthulen6112
@patthulen6112 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. This is by far the most informative video I've seen on Glacier without all the fluff!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Btw- if you’re going this year please no that things are changing fast even the park’s website is not quite up to date. call ahead!!
@samuelmoreland329
@samuelmoreland329 4 жыл бұрын
My family is leaving tomorrow to go to Glacier, very excited!!! We’re from West Virginia and we went to Grand Tetons and currently in Yellowstone, but next is Glacier park!!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
I hope you watched my update to this video. The east side of Glacier is still closed! Including all east side lodges. Not opening until july1 at the earliest. The Sun Road isn’t open either. Still plowing snow. Maybe by the time you get there it’ll be open but no opening date has been set. We would love to hear back from you as your trip progresses to inform others.
@hamelone
@hamelone 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I couldn't figure out how to park was divided. This helps in planning several smaller trips.
@ShortLifeLongTravel
@ShortLifeLongTravel 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful video loaded with great information. I really loced your narration. Will revisit this video once I plan my visit to the park. Thanks
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sabre6737
@sabre6737 4 жыл бұрын
Just got back from two days on a whim after being whoa fully uninspired by Yellowstone for the second trip. It was quite a bit of a drive, but worth it. Worst of the park was people. I feel cheated after watching your video. Wish I had more time. Tumultuous trip to return. Hopefully I’ll get back. The water, especially the rivers, is so enticing....
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Check out my 90 min Glacier NP video travel guide for lots more info on my favorite park.
@madpuppy100
@madpuppy100 4 жыл бұрын
My son and I will be there in July. We both so excited! This will be our first time here. Thank you for the information!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Go to the park website or call ahead. Covid19 has caused changes. for ex no hiker shuttles this year.
@Ayanshandseals
@Ayanshandseals 3 жыл бұрын
It is the most comprehensive video of this park!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. my 93 min and 70+ Gnp videos have even more info
@sienna2372
@sienna2372 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this posting. I will use this as our guide during our trip to the place this summer. Surely, this will be a big help!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and be sure to check out my 93 min and my hour long other Guides on my channel
@trentrznor9365
@trentrznor9365 4 жыл бұрын
I've visited the park once before. Your video is fantastic guide for my upcoming trip! Keep it up
@joaquinsolis7071
@joaquinsolis7071 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the time you put in to making these videos.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! and thanks for recognizing the hard work.
@ingridcarbajal7402
@ingridcarbajal7402 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, heading there August 2021 so getting all the planning in before heading there! Thank you for the information!!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
make sure u understand the Sun Road Ticket situation. visit their web site. and please subscribe
@thatotherdroid
@thatotherdroid 2 жыл бұрын
Truly informative, thank you for editing this together!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Please check to the park’s website to see if there are changes. For example, reservation tickets for the Sun road are only good for 3 days this year NOT 7. Also, I’ll be in the park in mid June and will update this video shortly after.
@kdctkdct2559
@kdctkdct2559 4 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this video today, 3/12/2020. Greatly informative, and very well professionally done. Thank you so much. I loved it!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Its nice to here the work is appreciated. fyi- my 93 min GNP is really good too! fyi- my update to my shrinking glaciers video is in script writing stage - itll be out soon.
@sherylsbohocreations7282
@sherylsbohocreations7282 3 жыл бұрын
Hope to be able to see a lot of these beautiful spots in the park soon! Wonderful video! Thx for the information!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
you’re welcome. fyi- i made 2 more longer form guides on the park too that are worth scanning
@cathycoats8607
@cathycoats8607 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video! We are planning our trip for July 2022. Already have our reservations! Now looking at gear and itinerary. Thank you for this info!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kennyturner2615
@kennyturner2615 3 жыл бұрын
Great video the added information of trails with difficulty and time they take to travel is lacking in a lot of other videos.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Watch my 74ish minute "50+ Hikes in Glacier" and / or "Glacier: the Hiker's National Park for even more info. Feel free to skip around as they are long
@rodneyutley5787
@rodneyutley5787 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I am fortunate to have visited Waterton and Glacier four times and feel blessed to have, for the most part, avoided the mass crowds. You are so right about starting early and watching out for bears! Folks ahead of us ran into a couple of Grizzlies at Hidden lake. The little spur trail of the highline trail, about a mile before granite chalet was a fav! Puts one on the continental divide with the four or five lakes in view on the backside was worth going to. Crypt lake hike with boat ride across waterton lake with view of prince Edward hotel (?) and no boundary patrol on the back side as, I believe, one enters the US from Canada around Crypt lake Thank you for a relapse on some great hikes
@leiacha2482
@leiacha2482 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I am getting Cabin Fever, so planning to on a big road trip soon. I am getting tears watching this because of beauty of this park. I drove to Alaska and back from So. Cal. 3 years ago, last year I hike up to Mt. Everest Basecamp on my 72nd birthday, it is time for to explore this magical places we were gifted once again. This will help me guide to my hikes that I am planning to do.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
If you like this one make sure you watch the 93 min one called Glacier: The Hiker's National Park- lots of pretty stuff in that one.
@mikemoscrop1823
@mikemoscrop1823 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Really useful for planning. Going in 2 weeks time, can’t wait as it’s our 1st time there. Thanks
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. If you don’t know about the need for a reservation ticket to drive the Sun Road- watch my video about it. It’s important. Btw- I wish I had reservations for this year- they are book up
@mountainnorseman8668
@mountainnorseman8668 4 жыл бұрын
I am flying out this morning first trip to the park, love your video, although I only have five days it's just to introduce myself to it. I will plan a ten day trip in 2021 to really explore. Also heading to Yellowstone as well for a few more days. I usually go alone but this trip my girl is going....so hopefully she falls in love with being outdoors and hiking etc as I am..this is a substitute trip, I was supposed to climb Kilimanjaro and hike the highlands in Scotland but covid cancelled those. Will let you know how it goes...being from Connecticut, the northwest is such a beautiful change of scenery and my retirement target.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
That’s great! I hope u saw my COVID update. The east side of the park is closed! 5 days should be about right. They closed the entrance yesterday due to over crowding hope it gets less so as I’m heading there in a couple of weeks.The view from the web cams makes it look like forest fire smoke has blown in from somewhere. Hope the wind changes directions.
@mountainnorseman8668
@mountainnorseman8668 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig i think there is a fire in yellowstone...we are going in from west side.
@fattnersgeekfile5478
@fattnersgeekfile5478 3 жыл бұрын
thx we are visiting glacier this sept 21 cnt wait ,your video was very helpful/amazing
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! FYI- I made a video of my Oct 1 trip last year to show the fall color- You're going to catch some of that it's quite nice- if the smoke stays away. Also, you may want to check out my 93 min video Glacier the Hiker's National Park or my 50+ hikes in glacier before you go. Lots more good info. And of course learn about the Sun Road reservation system and the just implemented Hiker shuttle reservations.- the shuttles are usually not running that late - but things are changing fast- so check with them.
@Stevenwyattcsdar
@Stevenwyattcsdar 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, planning a trip in July, so excited.....
@hartranft66
@hartranft66 4 жыл бұрын
ill be there too, this is very informative.
@kennethstarr5545
@kennethstarr5545 4 жыл бұрын
Steven Wyatt I hope you have a blast! Glacier is my fav! Going to Yosemite in June but will be back in Glacier in August. My daughter goes to college at MSU in Bozeman so it’s a given. Love Montana!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
THanks
@georgeupham7914
@georgeupham7914 4 жыл бұрын
The second weekend in July has North American Indian days in Browning.
@Joes-Adventures71
@Joes-Adventures71 3 жыл бұрын
See ya there!
@velislavastaneva6825
@velislavastaneva6825 2 жыл бұрын
So informative and well put together! Great job
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bremenfan29
@bremenfan29 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to check out glacier national park someday!
@garypeacock5919
@garypeacock5919 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. I'm from Glasgow, Scotland, visited Glacier on a day trip many years ago, but plan to go for a few days in September this year ( if we're allowed !)🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked! September is my favorite time to go. This year I went in early October and the fall color was great I released a video last night about the sights along the Sun Road- you might like it. here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmSliYSrjqieq5Y If you're going nest year, my 93 minute guide will help you plan your trip-- here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYfKkJaPd5ebic0 BTW- I hope to go to Scotland one day and go to the Local Hero locations even though I hear Pennan Locals don't want us. Great movie! I wish I did it in my TR6
@garypeacock5919
@garypeacock5919 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig thanks, appreciate it, I'll definitely check it out. Happy New year from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸
@ayebee14
@ayebee14 4 жыл бұрын
Going to be there next week for 10 days. This video was very helpful, thanks!
@vannorman1116
@vannorman1116 4 жыл бұрын
How was it ?? We're going Aug.20-30th
@MrMiZa76
@MrMiZa76 3 жыл бұрын
went there this summer, its just super beautiful.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@MrMiZa76
@MrMiZa76 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig im from germany and i am so lucky to have married a girl from Whitefish, MT! we will move to Whitefish or Kallispel , im looking so forward to live in MT i cant even find words after i visited this summer for the first time
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Lucky you! If I good find a way to make a living there. I'd move there too.
@MrMiZa76
@MrMiZa76 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig biden politics making it redicously expensive right, watching following zillow for a while now and some houses trippled since biden came into office. we luckily have the time to wait untill the prices come back down
@poptart8310
@poptart8310 4 жыл бұрын
Really great info! Thanks so much! Going in about six weeks for the first time!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I assume youknow the east side of the park will not open this year! This likely will include most of the Sun Road. fyi- I put out a covid19 update to this video. its on my channel. Also, if youre looking for hikes on the west side watch my 50hikes in Glacier video
@poptart8310
@poptart8310 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig Thank you so much! I did watch your Covid update, which was very informative, but now would like to watch the video about the hiking, at least on the west side. It's a shame we won't be able to take Sun Road all the way over, but I think at this point, it ends at Avalanche. We'll have to return to see the east side another year. I wish the shuttles and the boat tours were running, as well. Thanks again and happy trails!
@sundaisycake3372
@sundaisycake3372 4 жыл бұрын
Planning to go August of 2021! I’ve been wanting to go since I was 13. I’m 27 now and I say it’s time to add this to my list of getting done ✅
@Casenmoore14
@Casenmoore14 4 жыл бұрын
Kiwi Parade I’m only 12 and I’m saving this to my “When I’m older enough” playlist . Been wanting to go here for a while
@kylew2545
@kylew2545 4 жыл бұрын
Also 27 here, going for the first time in May 2021 and absolutely can’t wait! Hope you have a great time!
@amphibious3381
@amphibious3381 4 жыл бұрын
Same, I’m 27 and have the same goal
@pjourneys5337
@pjourneys5337 3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful Glacier National Park !
@johnnyyu7439
@johnnyyu7439 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Steve. 1977 Fall I was hiking in Glacier Park on Sperry Chelate. I was with some friends and I did not know where I was. We climbed over a mountain and walk across a glacier that was thousands feet of steep slope of ice down the mountain. It was spectacular. Can you guess what is the name of that glacier I was on?
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
if you have any nice pics I'd like to include them in the next iteration of this video
@gregwarner3753
@gregwarner3753 3 жыл бұрын
Glacier is primarily a hikers park. The roads and parking were overcrowded when we were there. Much of the overlook parking was occupied by day hikers. The cabin we rented was only half of a cabin created by dividing the original cabin. We did enjoy our meal at Many Glacier Lodge. If you like hiking and tent camping visit Glacier. If you can or do not hike visit Yellowstone. He'll, visit Yellowstone any way.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
That’s why my 90 min glacier video is called “Glacier: The Hiker’s National Park”
@logdachog5636
@logdachog5636 4 жыл бұрын
i finally found a youtuber who knows glacier park glacier is my favroit
@Jpg-bu6ee
@Jpg-bu6ee 3 жыл бұрын
This is the first video I have seen of yours and now I’m hooked. So well put together and very descriptive. It’s very helpful in planning a trip. Keep up the great work! Also, do you have any videos featuring Yellowstone? I scrolled through all your videos but may have overlooked it.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I haven’t made a Yellowstone Video- though ive been there a few times. I simply can’t afford to stay in the park fir the two- three weeks it would take to learn enough to do a quality video. these vids don’t make that kind of money.
@rosieramos9464
@rosieramos9464 3 жыл бұрын
I wish so much I could go. But I need people to go with on this one. The story of my life looking for people to travel with.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 3 жыл бұрын
Plenty of people go solo. give it a try
@elizabethl6190
@elizabethl6190 3 жыл бұрын
Going solo is fine! Just make sure you bring supplies and do research on the trails. (I’m 4’9 and occasionally hike solo. I got laid off in May so I’ve been cross-country road-tripping and hiking alone. Was just at Glacier a few days ago and hiked popular trails in the early morning)
@lisareitz5643
@lisareitz5643 4 жыл бұрын
Loved your help in planning - I hope I get to do some of the trails you recommend.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
I assume you know the east side of the park is closed due to covid19. check out my 92 min glacier hiking guide for more planning help
@Dancactusme1
@Dancactusme1 4 жыл бұрын
Great information" it has helped in planning my late August 2020 glacier trip
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@nicholasfu5937
@nicholasfu5937 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like the entire east side of the park will be closed for the rest of the year
@offroad6309
@offroad6309 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Blackfoot tribe has closed anything on the reservation for the tourist season and beyond, which closes the east side of the park.
@donaldmcguire2188
@donaldmcguire2188 4 жыл бұрын
You do an awesome job. You made my mind up what park to go to out west.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
THanks. Hopefully the Covid Issues will be over soon. Beware of the crowds. Fyi- check out my 90 min video on the park Glacier; The Hiker’s National Park. It has 90 min of info and great info
@gerryandjodiebredlow6158
@gerryandjodiebredlow6158 2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps talk about park passes and calendar, how to apply
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
I just got back from the park and talk to a Ranger so I'm making a new version as time permits.
@tylerkeene3805
@tylerkeene3805 4 жыл бұрын
I’m working out in Montana this summer. I work 9 days on and 6 days off. I’m 2 hours from GNP so I’m excited to go this summer
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could get a gig like that!
@tylerkeene3805
@tylerkeene3805 4 жыл бұрын
The West is Big! Travel Guides wilderness ranger is pretty nice it’ll be my first season 😬
@szu2d
@szu2d 4 жыл бұрын
First of all, thank you for the awesome video. My husband and I are planning a trip in August and we can't wait!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
Fyi- I made this before covid19- please note there will be no hiker shuttles this year and Red Buses will be social distanced. Campgrounds and some cabins will not open and they are saying all food will be takeout. Please check the park website or call ahead for latest info.
@Azoria4
@Azoria4 2 жыл бұрын
You have a great voice sir. Enjoyable video
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
thanks. i work at it. fyi- im updating this video this week
@Azoria4
@Azoria4 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig sweet!
@jennSB707
@jennSB707 4 жыл бұрын
great content here! I'm visiting in a week and really appreciate the detail you've provided! You have a new subscriber!
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@jobeck1992
@jobeck1992 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Going there in two weeks! Would love to find a private guide for small group. We were not able to get tickets on the Red Bus tour.
@TheWestisBig
@TheWestisBig 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. i’m going to be there the 12-18 but i don’t have a ticket to get on the sun road- last minute side trip from WA wedding. the park is tricky these days
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