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.
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s always nice to here the work is appreciated!!
@redbustourguide2 жыл бұрын
I agree! Steve is the best! Ill be in touch Steve im still working in everything!
@Casenmoore144 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
@shirleyduncan36534 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.
@littlestchicken50803 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!
@maddawgnoll3 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.
@niccovisconti17123 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!
@chocobeast3 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.
@boanerges5264 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.
@boanerges5264 жыл бұрын
There are no altitude issues in the park like in Colorado and parts of Wyoming.
@TheWestisBig4 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?
@boanerges5264 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.
@jessechapa54003 жыл бұрын
Can I stay for a few days in July
@Keepitnatural7123 жыл бұрын
Is your cabin available for tourist?
@georgerobbins10974 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.
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Fyi- if you know of any jobs for content creators let me know- id like to live there too!
@karenchambers95494 жыл бұрын
George Robbins enjoyed the information
@vOCesUGa14 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig That makes three of us. I lived in big sky for half a year. I cried when i had to leave.
@mbhuiyan2233 жыл бұрын
What’re the trails like in late may around Memorial Day weekend? Trying to avoid snow
@chucker6253 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.
@scottwilkerson76062 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.
@TheWestisBig2 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.
@RosinGoblin2 жыл бұрын
Unbelievably stunning. Top 3 best parks in the country
@Cre8iveReform4 жыл бұрын
Verizon has 4g reception at rising sun and st Mary lake
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this useful info. Please like your comment so it will appear higher in the list.
@maxgeorge_music4 жыл бұрын
Dylan Dacy that’s a good thing? Go back to California you little turd
@HappyMrHyena3 жыл бұрын
@@maxgeorge_music 🚨 cool kid alert 🚨
@coutts_adventures3 жыл бұрын
Super good to know! Thanks!!!
@MITPetetwat4 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-ihle71212 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.
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Be prepared for crowds. Still a great place
@danielsyed-chaudhry2562 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!
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! It takes a lot of work to make these. Please subscribe
@bobdog19534 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.
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. that’s a great time to go. I hope to be there the 1st week of Sept
@ginnie50992 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.
@TheWestisBig2 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.
@leilal80534 жыл бұрын
Love the narrator's voice and delivery....very professional. Great info 2 know B4 going.😊👍
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
thanks. that’s me
@kblank93932 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!
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. enjoy your trip. fyi im editing a New Mexico parks guide now. In case you’re interested in another trip.
@johnsousa25584 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.
@TheWestisBig4 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.
@tcitci43202 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.
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the words and for subscribing. that helps a lot.
@tcitci43202 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig Keep up the great work!
@Midnightnoodles3 жыл бұрын
This is an underrated channel . fantastic content and you know what you are talking about unlike other KZbin channels
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
thanks!! please like and subscribe to help promote it.
@graceau67533 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done. My home state with the crown jewel of national parks. I hope to get back at least one more time.
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great place
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great place
@UAPReportingCenter3 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this channel. Best channel I have come across in a while very entertaining and informative thank you
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
thanks!! please spread the word. my views have slowed lately
@UAPReportingCenter3 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig will do!!
@joaquinchea26204 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.
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
you’re welcome!!
@peterrr4664 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_yang3 жыл бұрын
I just want to thank you for your video! I successfully visited back in August 2021 and your video was so helpful.
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jedistar43744 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.
@davidrinehart37692 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.
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
Thank for taking the time to write the kind words.
@cventura42442 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!
@TheWestisBig2 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
@GreatCommissionChurch4 жыл бұрын
Your delivery and writing are world-class. Very well done. Thank you for this video.
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!!
@madisonlovejoy47933 жыл бұрын
I’m getting eloped in 2022 in Glacier! Thank you so much for the information! I’m so excited.
@TheWestisBig3 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.
@lostfoundtheatre86354 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.
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yep the park is being loved to death
@rahulsunrays3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for guiding us through Glacier NP.
@GloomMoonASMR4 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 :)
@TheWestisBig4 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
@GloomMoonASMR4 жыл бұрын
I just finished watching the 92 min Documentary. Great watch!
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@andreburck4 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!
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It took a lot of work.
@Redsr52 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
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
nice
@avamortier34374 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! If things work out Covid-wise, I’m heading to Glacier in mid-July. Fingers crossed!!
@saprijean4 жыл бұрын
sameee
@jjowah4 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
@skyartrc82863 жыл бұрын
Me too
@Justin-techguy4 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.
@my2love7553 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.
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
thanks
@beachmom193 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.
@alicedang23494 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-xu6kd2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I like this video. It reminds me of when I was a kid watching travel shows.
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I like to say my travel videos are about the place not me. Which is different than most youtubers
@triciavandermeer15963 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
@TheWestisBig3 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
@pusparamachandran49053 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.
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@catiehamilton81943 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!
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
thanks. fyi- my channel has a few other useful Glacier videos and many more on other places in the west
@susanfusuma64723 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.
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Most in-park lodging will not be open that early in the season. Check park website to book lodging.
@mindyballard23313 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.
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Lucky!! make sure you get your Sun Road reservation and maybe hiker shuttle reservation.
@cquimby533 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."
@gman65843 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.
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MarciaGullickson4 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.
@TheWestisBig4 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.
@XenoVI3 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...
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
thanks 😊
@sharonheikka4153 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!
@TheWestisBig3 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.
@jamesodwyer52193 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the heads-up. Thanks for letting us know of the over crowded park. Great video..
@TheWestisBig3 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.
@keishatackett48794 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!
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
FYI- I'm finishing an update to my Sun Road video this week
@tammirfowler12164 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.
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
thanks.
@danieljones34904 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!
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for recognizing the effort.
@TheWestisBig4 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.
@poptart83104 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig Bummer, but good to know. Thanks!
@ginojc733 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.
@TheWestisBig3 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.
@samanthadehring93213 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!
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Make sure to watch the one about the new entry reservation ticket. You may need one to get in the park
@samanthadehring93213 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig will do!! Thank you again for your time and effort on this - it’s much appreciated! :)
@soniamariadefigueiredofern89714 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
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
thanks. I hope to be there next month
@soniamariadefigueiredofern89714 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
@lucelicastanon99293 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
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@jasperbuitenhuis67713 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video I'm definitely going to watch you're longer videos. Hopefully i see it in person one day
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm sure hope you like them.
@patthulen61124 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. This is by far the most informative video I've seen on Glacier without all the fluff!
@TheWestisBig4 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!!
@samuelmoreland3294 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!!
@TheWestisBig4 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.
@hamelone3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I couldn't figure out how to park was divided. This helps in planning several smaller trips.
@ShortLifeLongTravel3 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
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sabre67374 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....
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Check out my 90 min Glacier NP video travel guide for lots more info on my favorite park.
@madpuppy1004 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!
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Go to the park website or call ahead. Covid19 has caused changes. for ex no hiker shuttles this year.
@Ayanshandseals3 жыл бұрын
It is the most comprehensive video of this park!
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. my 93 min and 70+ Gnp videos have even more info
@sienna23724 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!
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and be sure to check out my 93 min and my hour long other Guides on my channel
@trentrznor93654 жыл бұрын
I've visited the park once before. Your video is fantastic guide for my upcoming trip! Keep it up
@joaquinsolis70712 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the time you put in to making these videos.
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! and thanks for recognizing the hard work.
@ingridcarbajal74023 жыл бұрын
Great video, heading there August 2021 so getting all the planning in before heading there! Thank you for the information!!
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
make sure u understand the Sun Road Ticket situation. visit their web site. and please subscribe
@thatotherdroid2 жыл бұрын
Truly informative, thank you for editing this together!
@TheWestisBig2 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.
@kdctkdct25594 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!
@TheWestisBig4 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.
@sherylsbohocreations72823 жыл бұрын
Hope to be able to see a lot of these beautiful spots in the park soon! Wonderful video! Thx for the information!
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
you’re welcome. fyi- i made 2 more longer form guides on the park too that are worth scanning
@cathycoats86073 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!
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kennyturner26153 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.
@TheWestisBig3 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
@rodneyutley57874 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
@leiacha24824 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.
@TheWestisBig4 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.
@mikemoscrop18233 жыл бұрын
Great video. Really useful for planning. Going in 2 weeks time, can’t wait as it’s our 1st time there. Thanks
@TheWestisBig3 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
@mountainnorseman86684 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.
@TheWestisBig4 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.
@mountainnorseman86684 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig i think there is a fire in yellowstone...we are going in from west side.
@fattnersgeekfile54783 жыл бұрын
thx we are visiting glacier this sept 21 cnt wait ,your video was very helpful/amazing
@TheWestisBig3 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.
@Stevenwyattcsdar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, planning a trip in July, so excited.....
@hartranft664 жыл бұрын
ill be there too, this is very informative.
@kennethstarr55454 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!
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
THanks
@georgeupham79144 жыл бұрын
The second weekend in July has North American Indian days in Browning.
@Joes-Adventures713 жыл бұрын
See ya there!
@velislavastaneva68252 жыл бұрын
So informative and well put together! Great job
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bremenfan293 жыл бұрын
I would love to check out glacier national park someday!
@garypeacock59194 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 !)🇺🇸🏴
@TheWestisBig4 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
@garypeacock59194 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig thanks, appreciate it, I'll definitely check it out. Happy New year from Scotland 🏴🇺🇸
@ayebee144 жыл бұрын
Going to be there next week for 10 days. This video was very helpful, thanks!
@vannorman11164 жыл бұрын
How was it ?? We're going Aug.20-30th
@MrMiZa763 жыл бұрын
went there this summer, its just super beautiful.
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@MrMiZa763 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
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Lucky you! If I good find a way to make a living there. I'd move there too.
@MrMiZa763 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
@poptart83104 жыл бұрын
Really great info! Thanks so much! Going in about six weeks for the first time!
@TheWestisBig4 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
@poptart83104 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!
@sundaisycake33724 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 ✅
@Casenmoore144 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
@kylew25454 жыл бұрын
Also 27 here, going for the first time in May 2021 and absolutely can’t wait! Hope you have a great time!
@amphibious33814 жыл бұрын
Same, I’m 27 and have the same goal
@pjourneys53373 жыл бұрын
So beautiful Glacier National Park !
@johnnyyu74392 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?
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
if you have any nice pics I'd like to include them in the next iteration of this video
@gregwarner37533 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.
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
That’s why my 90 min glacier video is called “Glacier: The Hiker’s National Park”
@logdachog56364 жыл бұрын
i finally found a youtuber who knows glacier park glacier is my favroit
@Jpg-bu6ee3 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.
@TheWestisBig3 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.
@rosieramos94643 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.
@TheWestisBig3 жыл бұрын
Plenty of people go solo. give it a try
@elizabethl61903 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)
@lisareitz56434 жыл бұрын
Loved your help in planning - I hope I get to do some of the trails you recommend.
@TheWestisBig4 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
@Dancactusme14 жыл бұрын
Great information" it has helped in planning my late August 2020 glacier trip
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@nicholasfu59374 жыл бұрын
Looks like the entire east side of the park will be closed for the rest of the year
@offroad63094 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.
@donaldmcguire21884 жыл бұрын
You do an awesome job. You made my mind up what park to go to out west.
@TheWestisBig4 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
@gerryandjodiebredlow61582 жыл бұрын
Perhaps talk about park passes and calendar, how to apply
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
I just got back from the park and talk to a Ranger so I'm making a new version as time permits.
@tylerkeene38054 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
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could get a gig like that!
@tylerkeene38054 жыл бұрын
The West is Big! Travel Guides wilderness ranger is pretty nice it’ll be my first season 😬
@szu2d4 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!
@TheWestisBig4 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.
@Azoria42 жыл бұрын
You have a great voice sir. Enjoyable video
@TheWestisBig2 жыл бұрын
thanks. i work at it. fyi- im updating this video this week
@Azoria42 жыл бұрын
@@TheWestisBig sweet!
@jennSB7074 жыл бұрын
great content here! I'm visiting in a week and really appreciate the detail you've provided! You have a new subscriber!
@TheWestisBig4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@jobeck19922 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.
@TheWestisBig2 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