I Hiked 50km For One Shot in the Canadian Wilderness Landscape Photography

Brent tells lies. Lies that end up with us hiking 50km in the Canadian backcountry for some wilderness camping and some truly epic landscape photography.
What is he doing in his tent under the gaze of that headlamp? Are 17 bars of chocolate enough for a 50km hike? Will Amanda figure out how to turn off the Jetboil and will I find the perfect composition in time for sunrise?
''There'll be no bugs'', said Brent. That was a lie too.
On the plus side, I'll share with you my gear list for backcountry camping photography trips and take you on the hike of a lifetime. The Tonquin Valley is truly a site behold.
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[@TonyReidsma]

You’re a blessed man to have a wife who enjoys what you do.

[@SteveP_2426]

Amen!!

[@MrShmellit]

WTH!? I thought it was only a vision board right now!??

[@GaryTischer]

Don’t think Amanda has snagged him yet 🤣 Not for the lack of trying though - maybe a BIGGER vision board is required 😉

[@sophietucker1255]

It was worth it just to see the look that Amanda gave you about the "stuffing it" comment. Can't wait to see the images

[@wallybeep]

Gavin. I love you. You seem to be a uniquely lovable, but most definitely, a seruos man. At one level, your're a first-rank gooball. I just watched Heaton, and then Adam. To be sure, they are both consistently brilliant. None of them, however, or any of others of yoir ability deliver a ... that I-need-to-watch--Gavin's episode feeling. You entertain. (Duh!). You manage a "show" so very much worth watching, just because you do it so very, very well. Most importantly, for SURE - what you deliver for us here weekly is wonderfully pertinent. Really? It's just wonderful. .... and at the end of any of them? Gavin, you teach. You have a gift. Fun and goofy, but never without serious, teachable substance. Props. Major ones to you, and those you love. They all brighten the lives of your fans. You brighten mine.

[@davearchbell9921]

Uncle Grumpy did a boot review. I think you need to do a flip flop review.

[@jaburchfield7194]

Oh THANK GOD!! Voting day RELIEF!! LOVE it!!

[@DavidSafanda]

It's getting to the point where this is the only photography channel I really look forward to. What is wrong with me?

[@pattymattes7124]

That is an amazing shot. I can't wait until the next video. I needed a smile on my face today. Thank you for that gift!!!

[@lowellprice6351]

I definitely enjoy your videos. Not only do you bring a lot of talent in the craft, you bring humor and a bit of fun as well. Amanda and Brent are great to have in your videos...Amanda for your humorous interactions (plus she's great to look at and watch) and Brent for the humor but mostly for his photographic expertise as well. I truly enjoy going to your area of the world, and thoroughly enjoy the videos taken on Vancouver Island or on the mainland side relatively near Vancouver, as well as in Yoho - Banff - Jasper National Parks. Keep up the great work.

[@klausschleicher523]

What a start to a new day. ;-) This episode was so entertaining. Good work Gavin, Amanda, and Brent! Can't wait for the second part.

[@Rwm18]

Very entertaining vlogs Gavin. You make this photography genre funny and a joy to watch. Should be proud of what you've created. ✌️

[@astralbody]

Sexual innuendo, wild camping, adventure, grand plans, photography, and beautiful scenery. Sounds like a typical fototripper video. morale section....:) Haha excellent as always! Learning whilst laughing makes it memorable!

[@johnhorsfall]

Great video Gavin. I really like your bag kit for the portable water and the jetboil is always useful

[@PhotoTrekr]

It really is the best feeling when you get to your campsite after a long hike and kick your boots off! Gorgeous location.

[@valpayne2963]

A classic! Looking forward to next episode.

[@mickcarr5031]

absolute class you guys, absolute class. cannie wait for the next one.

[@dcallan812]

Beans = dutch oven time. 🤢 Tip for Amanda, hang a bar of chocolate on the back of your pack..... quickest hike ever. 🤣👍👍👍

[@wendynewing8834]

This is brilliant! What a beautiful image and location too. I'm so looking forward to the next episode. Thanks so much.

[@gregoneil3523]

Ah, that warmed the cockles of my heart. So romantic, the 3 of you on the communal pool. What a life.

[@bobrichardson1017]

LOVE your videos! You work tremendously hard on your content and that shows!

[@markelroy7774]

best one ever! can’t wait for the next one.

[@rolandrick]

🥰 Ahhhh, the week is saved, a new Fototripper video 😍🥰 Ok, first liked and commented, now watching 🥳🤩

[@darrenleigh2957]

This is the only channel I don't mind sitting through add content for. Two out loud chuckles here!

[@stevebrown1974]

I love how your test shot is better than any picture I could ever take!

[@rajeev1107]

Moonscape shot is brilliant and beautiful!!!!

[@tombreen7927]

as always quality !!! totally enjoy these

[@kurts_aviation]

those moonlight shots are fantastic Gavin

[@volodymyrcuza9994]

Thanks a lot for the great video! Can't wait for the second part!:)

[@darksideemt]

Great one! Loved the moon light shot, I was lucky when we were at Grand Teton and it was a full moon so I got a similar one there. Can't wait to watch the next video for the gorgeous sunrise pics.

[@frankwhittemore9149]

Absolutely fantabulous!!!!! Enjoy your videos !!!

[@57northphoto32]

Genuinely a tear or two of laughter, can’t wait for parts 2,3........

[@michellewesson4409]

You dropped this video on the perfect day. I am avoiding the tv election noise (US) and stress, and your videos make me laugh out loud. This is a happy place. BTW.. there is a product you can get called Beano that is pretty good to cut down on the methane from all those beans.

[@boblacourse1430]

Hey Gavin: Always look forward to your videos. you guys make me laugh! A little advise on your camping gear. Your sleeping bag and tent is way to big for backpacking. Get a down bad that is lighter and compresses down to half the size of the one shown. get a 2 person tent with 2 - vestibules. lighter and much smaller than you have shown. Also your platypus water filter in my opinion takes up to much space and is time consuming in the backcountry. can't think of one I use, but research the filter that attaches to your 1 litter water bottle. Just fill water bottle with any water source and drink. No waiting and much less to carry. With all the camera gear you have to bring, it's important to carry less weight in your pack.

[@weswheeler3674]

I have enjoyed your videos for about 2 years now. I seriously don't understand how you and Uncle Grumpy do not have millions of subscribers yet.

[@doubleehokie]

Been feening for a "juicy" video recently and you have delivered. Well 50%, 100% when the follow up video comes out😎

[@perranjames]

Omg, had me in stitches yet again, so addictive Gavin :)

[@GaryTischer]

With the world going to hell in a hand basket really quickly today - this "photography" blog was just the ticket ... to ... oops .... to smile and laugh out loud.

[@gabyisphoto2379]

absolutely gorgeous evening-test-photo !!!

[@mikeswoods]

Absolutely brilliant ............. Of all of the photography vloggers on YT, your videos are head and shoulders above everything out there. BTW .......... your photos are pretty good as well 📷👍

[@louisruth9348]

Gavin, you crack me up!!! When its pouring rain out in Seattle, WA and I can't go outside to snap photos, I watch one or two of your videos. Your personality and laugh are awesome and the way you come across on your You Tube channel is perfect. Your adventures and your photography are both beautiful. Your trips with Amanda , sharing your experiences together is what its all about. Keep up the commentary and great videos, thank you for all you do. Louis Ruth Photography

[@fototripper]

Thanks Louis :)

[@34Media]

gorgeous spot can't wait to see the next episode!

[@sjbastro]

Some good camping tips and top quality, high brow entertainment there. Looking forward to part two 😃

[@599miata]

Great video Gavin. I really like your bag kit for the potable water. No pumping required. 👌👌👌

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

now that does look like a photogasm factory there... nice !! looking forward to part deux

[@stephenjuk8910]

Something to watch whilst putting the Christmas decorations up!

[@dougsturgess2651]

You two are so cute. I really enjoy following this series. Good, fun work.

[@bryanellis2927]

Priceless 😂 Can't wait for the next installment Top show again Gavin

[@elainewilson4886]

Congratulations on reaching 50k subs. Well deserved. Here’s to the next 50.👍

[@fototripper]

wooohooooooo

[@jimgraves4197]

An excellent start to what looks like an epic adventure. :D

[@thebeardedgeordiephotography]

Just the pick me up I needed tonight here at work! Cheers Gav, looking forwards to the next episode 😂

[@atomikmaster1]

'Keep tuggin' 🤣 Can't wait for the next one 🔥😂comedy gold 🥇

[@s1bur]

‘You just keep tugging” lmfao. Can’t wait for the next bit.

[@malcolmpierce825]

Thanks! I needed that! Yup, really needed that!

[@andrewherbert9938]

Loved it !

[@lylestavast7652]

I am STAYING TUNED !!!

[@robertspeicher5047]

Lol. Planning a hike...Never realized how much fun planning a hike can be. Laughter on the trail, eechoing off the hills.

[@1solorainforest]

fabulous video... I hike, camp and work in the wild so i can really relate to this 😅 keep it coming, love it!

[@katebaxter922]

Think I love Brent. You two make a great team!

[@cbetylkata87]

High quality entertainment indeed! Hilarious as always. Keep doing this, dude!

[@johngrahamcurry1641]

Amusing (for a yorkshireman) and a high quality photo at the end of a long day. Keep up the good work.

[@Keith19563]

Another gem, thank you.

[@lylestavast7652]

Nice to see Amanda's lovely truck !

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Thank bean farts 💨 for this video!! 24 mins and I was left wanting part 2 you minge teasing! Spot on about the Osprey, I got mine about a month ago and wow! Comfort for the bigger chap 🤭 belting video as always cocker!

[@johnminer8374]

Thank you for my morning smile.

[@markjandera2762]

Love love your videos

[@badfishinghabit5458]

I love you guys! Cute, funny and entertaining! Greetings and best wishes from the mainland!

[@JeffWeymier]

Loved it. I would have had to be dragged in after 10k. I admire your adventurous spirit. Amanda is hilarious as well. I’ll have to send you some of our local chocolate.

[@potatosalad1991]

Brilliant video! Nice to get some outdoor entertainment from you guys :)

[@paulus0109]

Beautifull out there Gavin. Looking foreword to the photo’s.

[@rbeaubien7868]

I did the same hike in September in order to get a sunrise shot at the lake. Beautiful spot. On the hike out came across grizzly bears (mother and cub) along the side of the trail. Hikers were walking past in groups. Looking forward to your next video.

[@craigrobson1032]

Gavin you should have a tv show! :) Oh yes sorry picture looks great as well! wonderful place.. Thanks again as always!!

[@gbaines4284]

Love your videos!

[@SightseeingStan]

Great stuff as always! Made me laugh out loud more than a few times hahaha

[@EduardoVasconcelos1143]

Finally!!! These big Hollywood productions should be faster putting their episodes on air!

[@TheMrericmichel]

awesome video, location. fun video too. you guys should try biltong, great trail food, really trezmendous. keep up the great content.

[@hilarywhite0]

I always save your videos for a treat and of course a chocolate bar is compulsory!

[@roberthennessey128]

Awesome..hike. I laughed and laughed again..ty. Great shot of the moon lit mountain..water was smooth ..did you use a filter? Beautiful shot...can’t wait for the next v blog ..be safe out there.

[@fototripper]

no filter. no need.

[@neildeathridge2985]

You are a true legend and a true inspiration Amanda too but not quite as much as you, awesome blogg all the pleasure you give our family in your videos you should be a mbe at least

[@martinnightingale6033]

Funny. As always . Roll on part two .

[@stuffbyneilsmith]

A most splendiferous episode! Cant wait for the next one, will you be flip flopping about?

[@fototripper]

ofcourse

[@shanekearney9586]

love your humor. lad

[@jasonschnorr8893]

Come on...just give us the next episode already...this isn't cable tv. Also, great video! Thanks for keeping us all entertained.

[@hqmh48]

Awesome video and funny but it worth it nice job guys

[@WalkingDevon]

22:53 That's a banger Gav.

[@tomkubalik4878]

it's the best sitcom ever. Just sweeten the sound by adding a laugh track! :)))

[@EduBroncano]

Wow. I though my wife's patient with my photography was top... Until I realized about Amanda's patient with you. She's a gift from heaven, you already know, isn't it?

[@peterfritzphoto]

Ah-hah - the Morale Section! I love it!!

[@markjagger7139]

Ha ha ha flip flop gasm, great vlog as always roll on the second part

[@peterfritzphoto]

Man... yours are my favourite videos on KZbin!! Yes, my bottle of Shiraz is almost empty.

[@MrPrashanth619]

Mann this is Gold !!!😍👌👌👌😂😂😂

[@blivieriphoto]

Beautiful moonlit shot of the ramparts there Willie Wonka. lol Love that place. Looking forward to next week's shit ticket episode. And I know the feeling of the footweargasm. Long live the flip-flop!! :D

[@tomgwl65]

beans and clean fresh mountain air, beautiful combination 😂 ooo I vant to visit Canada! You brought a table????

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Cracking video, love Brits abroad 🇬🇧🏕️🏞️👍🏽🙏🏽. ... You're missing teabags and whiskey in the morale section and yes we have Kind Bars

[@freddieleethompson3536]

20km! That’s a Sunday stroll for Thomas Heaton.

[@fototripper]

Tom would be carrying my pack as well as his own.

[@actiaint]

Yeah - but then he would photograph a shrub in between several complaints :)

[@stephenoliver7386]

Excellent thanks

[@simonbarnes7124]

Well done on the 50K Gavin. You deserve it after all you’re hard work and countless outtakes. I laughed out load, 3 times and I was only into the video by 2 minutes. Don’t tell Amanda I used to be a wedding photographer as well as a landscape photographer, or that I’ll be in Canada next year. Otherwise you’ll be walking down that aisle faster than your little flip flopped feet can carry you.

[@fototripper]

hahahah, thanks a lot Simon.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Well worth waiting for. What a great looking place. What's this hibiscus tea rubbish? What no yorkshire tea? Yeah the "stuffing it in " comment and look was funny. Thanks

[@bobkent007]

I'm ya Uncle!!!..... Looking forward to the Sunrise shots :-) Oh and if you need ya Uncle to carry that chocky for you on future long hikes (and protect it from Amanda)give me a shout lol.

[@barbarajames4933]

The Starbucks packets contain turkish grind beans, killer good. I also like the Mount Hagen instant coffee packets. Much rather lug choco bars up the hill than a coffee bean grinder. I don’t miss carrying 27 rolls of film around either. 💥

[@sornberg]

Hilarious, can't wait for Part Deux.

[@thelonghaul5214]

i used to make Mac n Cheese with corn and hot dogs mixed in. the hot dogs were cut up of course. Now i make it with caramelized onions and bratwurst, preferably something spicy, like a jalapeño cheddar brat.