Camping Canadian Rockies & Changing Plans

[@saranebeling6375]

I’m so sorry for Jasper. A friend of ours was just going to move up there for a job but has had to change plans. My hearts aches for the people, the town and the forests. Hope the fire is better contained now and that things cool off there soon. Thank you firefighters! Stay safe

[@hikenrv]

Appreciate the comment. well said.

[@marcdsh6998]

What beautiful scenery! Helps balance out all the ugly we see in the news. Thanks for taking us along, a breath of fresh air.

[@hikenrv]

@@marcdsh6998 Glad you enjoyed! 🚐

[@chrisb8434]

Great video! That scenery is so amazing. I’m sorry for Jasper, they’ve been in my prayers. Glad you and Miki and Finch had a great trip. It is very beautiful up there.

[@hikenrv]

All of the Rockies are amazing..but Jasper seems particularly special to us. Hoping things continue to improve for everyone there. It will be a difficult time for many.

[@elainepereira7483]

Happy you got to experience the Jasper area one more time before the fire had its way. I am not sure what has been left standing in the forests surrounding the community and to the south. Loved your heartfelt comments at the end of the video and glad you are safe. I watched the fires rage to the edge of Osoyoos last year and my appreciation and awe for what the fire fighters are able to do now knows no bounds. They were incredible in the Rockies this year. They are so skilled and give it everything they have. Loved all the beautiful spots you stayed at and shared so wonderfully before the heat forced you home! Thank you for sharing.

[@hikenrv]

We didn’t actually do much this time in Jasper, and given the situation we chose not to publish it, but we have been there several times and love the area! We are not too sure of the impact to the forests either at this time. And yes, the work that folks due with regard to wildfires is amazing. Appreciate your comment! 🚐

[@paulamacdonald7070]

Great to see footage for the ara before the. Fire. Such a sad event 💔for Jasper

[@hikenrv]

All of the area around the Rockies is wonderful, and yes, sad to see the impact in Jasper! Hopefully things improve soon for everyone there, or at least as best possible following something like this.

[@lucymartyn8205]

Beautiful scenery, you just missed the jasper fires, jasper in my prayers , so sad, 🇨🇦👍

[@hikenrv]

@@lucymartyn8205 it is such a beautiful area. We are hopeful everything settles down soon and our thoughts are with everyone there as well.

[@larryvincent2098]

Hot , hot , and more heat across Canada !! Always amazing to see the parks of BC and Alberta!! Beautiful scenery and water ,mountains , animals an$ sea life !! I always enjoy your channel !!!!!! As always BS & BK & BC !!!

[@hikenrv]

Fortunately a few days of cooler weather now! Appreciate your comments! 🚐

[@jasonm7634]

So glad you guys are safe (re: Jasper) - Your hikes look so awesome

[@hikenrv]

🙏They were very nice, and both quite popular it appears.

[@shawnahansen8597]

glad you were safely out of Jasper in time. How tragic and all of us have wonderful memories. We named our cat Jasper after our 2020 trip! We were in the Cariboo and had a few fires around our cabin, but thankfully the local volunteer fire department were top notch! We drove home via Duffy Lake road and saw your fav winery Ft Berens! Safe travels!

[@hikenrv]

🙏 Glad the fires near you were all controlled. Some of our friends also had to evacuate while on the Bowron Lake circuit…challenging times. The drive to Ft Beren’s is very nice…no matter the direction!

[@davemagrel3349]

Thank you....always enjoyable to watch you guys! Dave from Winnipeg

[@hikenrv]

Thank you Dave! Glad you enjoy! 🚐

[@TrekkingwithDebandMike]

We are planning our trip for this area and your video helped a lot. We were in Quebec and the heat was quite bad there also.

[@hikenrv]

@@TrekkingwithDebandMike glad it helped!

[@petefrost1787]

That's too bad your trip was cut short by the fires. But, a good decision on your part. Also, very thoughtful comments at the end of your video. Nicely done.

[@hikenrv]

It was just so hot, we didn’t want to stay. We can always go back…not necessarily the case for many folks there.

[@elizabeth2654]

I always look forward to watching your new adventures! But sadly my heart is so broken with the fires around Jasper; my little piece of Heaven, that I will skip this video for now. I will watch some of your older videos, they always make me smile!

[@hikenrv]

@@elizabeth2654 we get that…we actually left out any video on Jasper itself other than a short view of the campground we were in, somewhat for the same reason.

[@Derek-hf4dn]

Very enjoyable video!

[@hikenrv]

@@Derek-hf4dn 🙏🚐

[@prorobloxgamer9816]

Finch is so cute 🤩🤩🤩

[@hikenrv]

🙏🐱

[@taradow2932]

Stunning video as always😀 Have you ever considered getting a drone? We really felt for those from Jasper here in the Okanagan.

[@hikenrv]

Thank you…and yes, Gordon actually has a drone license, but there are so few areas for us to fly in. Almost all parks either don’t allow or you have to get permission in advance. Still in some areas it would be nice! Yes, a tough time for many in Jasper.

[@007nait]

And thank you for your concern for Jasper wildfire.

[@hikenrv]

@@007nait we had some additional video from the Town and surrounding area, but upon seeing the media coverage about the fire that followed it just didn’t seem appropriate to share. We’ve been to Jasper several times and have had chance to share ‘the magic’ of the area. As we noted, thankful to all who worked so hard to limit the damage and our thoughts are with all those who call Jasper home!

[@douglasmcbryan3705]

We are so sad about Jasper. We seem to be losing every summer a favorite place due to wildfires. Last summer it was Cathedral Lakes. We have lost a couple of favorite places in the States due to wildfires. We used to go to Lassen national park every summer but our favorite spot there burned too. Nancy

[@hikenrv]

@@douglasmcbryan3705 yes, a challenge and it will be a difficult period there for a while. In the past we have also spent a lot of time at Cathedral and surrounding area..still closed until next year we suspect.

[@douglasmcbryan3705]

We were in Manning a couple of days ago and you could look down on the fires burning from the alpine meadows. What weird weather! It was 4 degrees up there at noon. Nancy

[@metaxaanabeer]

I have spent a lot of time within the Boreal forest that basically spans Canada. northern Ontario, northern Manitoba, northern Alberta and of course my home province of BC. Some of the time camping, some actually living and working. All I can say is when it decides to burn, burn it will and the only thing stopping it will be a large body of water or a rock face. My heart goes out to those who have lost homes, Alberta seems to have many hardy souls whose families homesteaded generations ago, they have lost more than a home or business. They have lost history, a sense of place...its all sad.

[@hikenrv]

@@metaxaanabeer nicely said.

[@milesfong3901]

Do you precool the van while driving, recharging the batteries while you drive?

[@hikenrv]

@@milesfong3901 in short, yes. Batteries fully charge after perhaps 90 minutes or less, but the AC from the van chassis really only keeps the back of van at a moderate temp at best. Camping in the shade works best, but you are usually at ambient air temp or slightly higher just using fan. If the van is cool at the start of the day it can stay cool for a while if not in the sun. Of course, then little to no solar. Overall it works fine if not extreme heat.

[@ernestmartens]

Depending on the time of yr video jasper won’t be an option

[@hikenrv]

@@ernestmartens not quite sure we follow, but as we understand it about 70% of the town remains. Largely due to all of the efforts of the responders.

[@ernestmartens]

@@hikenrv I meant travel into jasper might not be a good option

[@sharonfound4493]

Jasper no longer exists.

[@hikenrv]

@@sharonfound4493 apparently about 70% of town remains…we are worried about the park itself though as well.