How to Spend 48 Hours in Banff National Park!

After crossing the border, we made our way to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Unfortunately, a ton of smoke blew in from local wildfires. Being from California, we're pretty used to wildfires, but it's always disheartening when they happen. No matter, we still managed to get out and explore. Come along for the adventure!
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[@Cometman2007]

So glad to see you back on the road! Catching up with your videos now. We’ve missed ya!

[@rickmorgan6514]

Great vids. I'm trying to get caught up. Didn't know y'all were back until last week.

[@roger80465]

We used GypSy when we went through the Canadian Rockies. We will be using GuideAlong this year when we go to Acadia and other points in New England. We had a similar experience near Banff where the narrator said 'around the next curve, we often find elk herds'. When we rounded the curve, we found an elk herd and a group of naturalists who were trying to tag a pregnant elk and tag her. It was amazing. We went on a Hawaii tour in February and used Shaka Guides, which is a similar program. Incredible resources. Glad to see you are back on the road.

[@GetawayCouple]

How is he so good? Lol We definitely enjoy those audio tours!

[@bobbyGnOly]

For years (for my work) I used to drive thru annually from Seattle to Vancouver, then to Kelowna and thru Banff Nat'l Park to Calgary, and then back around to Olympia where I live. LOVE that area....LOVE your travels there so far. Can't wait to see more....

[@GetawayCouple]

That sounds lovely! It truly was a stunning place, we had an absolute blast!

[@TROTakingitEasy]

Glad to have you visiting our province. You were throwing me off a bit when you mentioned the smoke and Victoria day. Yes the smoke was bad last year. Even our videos are off by 7 months. LOL. Anyway we are planning on heading through that area this Summer and will be taking lots of video. It's been a while since we have been in Banff. Long time subscriber and enjoying your videos.

[@GetawayCouple]

lol, well I didn't want to edit while on this trip so I could actually enjoy it! Glad I waited because now it's like I get to take the trip again while editing 😂 Hope you enjoy your time in Banff!

[@thomascorley7289]

You'll have to go back. Banff icefield parkway and Jasper is to spectacular to miss. It was one of the highlights of Alaska trip last year.

[@GetawayCouple]

That's the next video!

[@angelgabriella7974]

Wow! What breathtaking views, Thank you again for sharing your journey.

[@GetawayCouple]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@billrichcreek7272]

Put a rubber mat in the bed of the truck than put your camper on top. Horse stall mat works great...

[@GetawayCouple]

We do have a horse mat down, but it was still sliding a bit.

[@brucefranklin6765]

We’re saving Jasper and Banff on our return from Alaska. Then down to Glacier and Idaho for awhile.

[@GetawayCouple]

Have a great time!

[@janayarepas2511]

A yearly park pass is cheaper and easier . Enjoy just before the major swich back there is a great ridge hike . They are all good but it's not much of a climb to see great views. I forget what it's called . Abraham lake is amazing and free camping it's just David tomposon area between Jasper and Lake louise . Turn east at the Saskatchewan crossing .... Hinton has really good crown land camping just outside of Jasper . Miette hotsprings is just before the gates in the way out and hot as can be with great hikes and campgrounds and cabins . The skyline hike is so beautiful... is you do folding mountain the folding mountain brewery gives you free beer . It's mediocre compared to amazing hikes in the park .... I can go on im a Canadian nomad mostly BC and Alberta ...

[@robmcneill2967]

So glad your show casing our great west coast...we do have a lot to offer and with the exchange rate, you our American friends fare well. We are glad you are enjoying your selfs. Safe travels folks.

[@GetawayCouple]

We hope to do it justice, we had the best time! Safe travels to you as well.

[@janayarepas2511]

Just so you know a yearly park pass is cheaper then going twice . Looked like you paid again to go to lake louise. I always get the yearly cuz I know I'll go more than twice even just driving through...

[@blairM363]

Nice video, love the new truck camper. You should google stable camper, they sell truck camper stabilizers that would make your camper much more stable when off the truck.

[@GetawayCouple]

Thanks for the tip! We'll look into that.

[@sherriweber7105]

Great video! I saw that smoke from the fires. Glad it cleared up. How was the hot springs? I was glad you were able to help that couple with the camper that was stuck. I would have done the same and helped if I could. How the hiking and did Carmen feel better after the hike? Band seems to be a nice cute town. Glad you the camper leveled after taking it off truck. What a beautiful country! Can’t wait to see more. Have a great week and see you soon! Safe travels.

[@GetawayCouple]

The hot springs were great! It was kind of a warm day, so I image them to be really awesome with chillier weather. But we were happy to soak our bones anyway. Carmen loved the hikes. She's doing so much better after getting on the right medications for her arthritis, and the vet told us to keep her moving, so the hikes were great for her!

[@sherriweber7105]

@@GetawayCouple That’s good the hot springs give you comfort for the bones and good for Carmen with the joints to keep them moving. I’m glad it’s helping her. Glad the medicine is helping too. I wish there was a cure all for arthritis for both humans and pets digs cats and all.

[@Katrina-od1mj]

Hi Carolyn

[@davelauraphillips8814]

WOW, I always thought that there was more than just gravity and friction holding truck campers in place.

[@GetawayCouple]

Right? It's kind of scary to know its only four turnbuckles holding that monster in 😅

[@user-tonik94]

♥️♥️♥️

[@robertburgess6100]

Banff has changed so much over the years. Not like it used to be.

[@GetawayCouple]

Hmm, well we enjoyed our time there!

[@robertburgess6100]

@GetawayCouple Don't get me wrong, it's gotten really toryisty for us.

[@carpediemadventures3207]

When did you visit Banff with all the wildfires.. we are heading out from our home in FL to Alaska on April 22. Taking about a 5 month journey.

[@GetawayCouple]

This was May of 2023. Have a great time, you and the family are going to love it!

[@SpykersB]

I love Banff, my backyard old stomping grounds, but u can't get cellular data in that campground so u gotta ride a bike or drive towards banff town to get on the net 🙄. Yeah the smoke sucked all the way to Vancouver too, blocking such beautiful views 🫤. My camper shifts constantly, n then hits my campers legs with the tie downs, it is such a constant problem i wonder if shoving in rubber side bumpers of some sort is possible without causing damage as i have a northern lite. I need to come up with some idea it drives me nuts. Be curious to hear your solution. 🍻

[@GetawayCouple]

We came up with a temporary solution with wood and styrofoam (we show it in a few videos) but we definitely want to build something better now that we're home. We were thankful the smoke blew out so we could at least enjoy a day of beautiful Banff!

[@shawncarriere9733]

Hey curious as to what time of the year and the date u guys where there at?

[@GetawayCouple]

This was May 2023 😄

[@TomSpurlock]

This video seems a bit outdated, wasn't this 4 to 6 months ago?

[@ae4xo]

No rver uploads in real time

[@doral98]

Must be too much weight on the passenger side

[@GetawayCouple]

I hope you're not saying anything about Rae 😅