Running the Most Beautiful Trail in the Rockies - ROCKWALL TRAIL

[@JeffPelletier]

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[@jerryjoseph9135]

What blows me away is you for everything you needed including food in those packs!

[@michaelcantelope1437]

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[@MountainHobbler]

I came to the comments to say how awesome your gear is :)

[@admiralcapn]

"Since we can't go anywhere else, we visited somewhere closer to home." *visits arguably the most beautiful place on earth*

[@JeffPelletier]

It’s true! We’re so lucky to call this incredible place home.

[@olielinar]

Takk!

[@jameshoffman552]

The combination of the trail environment and your immersive way of filming trail-running is fantastic! Having fun just watching it.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks James, I appreciate that. I try to make my films enjoyable whether you're interested in trail running or not.

[@VinceFowler]

I couldn't agree more with you, James 👍🏼

[@Peter-ri9ie]

Yeah, totally what he said! ☝🏻🙌🏻

[@bcal5962]

Well....wow. I just finished a 3 day 2 night hike of the Rockwall. I went north to south. Honestly I just have no idea how you could have the strength and endurance to both get up to Floe, then to Numa Pass, down to Numa and then up to Tumbling. I am just blown away you grinded up Tumbling from Floe in a day. When I was coming down Tumbling on my 2nd day my knees where just dying. My hat is really off to you both for somehow grinding this route south to north in 2 days. Incredible. Glad you had great weather. My first night I hiked to Helmet. The 2nd day I went up Rockwall Pass, down to tumbling creek, up Tumbling and then down to Numa Creek. Last day I went up Numa Pass and down to Floe and exited. Wonderful place for sure. A incredible experience but I still can't believe you did it south to north in 2 days. Congratulations!

[@DH-ue8nb]

The first time I ran this, I just ran trailhead to trailhead, and then ran the trail and had my car at the end! It was amazing. I have done both directions, and this direction is definitely the best! 10/10 one of the best trails around.

[@cpruns4501]

I live 1 hour from the Rockies (here in Alberta) and every time I go (which is often) I'm even more amazed at what I have in my backyard. As I'm writing this it's March and I'm clawing at the walls waiting to get out there. I don't love the fact there are grizzlies but I take precautions and it's a good reminder we are not always top of the food chain:)

[@benneufeld7952]

One of the best videos done of the Rockwell. We hiked it in a day. Fun to relive the memories again through your scenery and story.

[@carstenbeinecke5493]

You are so lucky to live in Canada. What a country.

[@ChrisSee]

These fastpacking trips are a bucketlist dream for me. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@candratan6604]

Please, take me there

[@kyrap5385]

Beautiful film! I did Rockwall almost 5 years ago now, in three days, with my dad. It's definitely my top trip in the Rockies! When we were there at the start of July, there was an avalanche covering half of Tumbling Creek Campground, and we were climbing over avalanches both going into and out of that valley!

[@JeffPelletier]

Oh wow, that must have been pretty surreal.

[@txtpeer5179]

I remember you didn't like coffee I'm happy you seem to appreciate it now .

[@beloved_lover]

I've never considered ultralight hiking, let alone fastpacking, as I don't mind going to hikes with 30kg+ on my back with camping and fishing gear. As I've got into running and trail running, these do seem like nice way to do extended weekend trips! Maybe someday I have the opportunity to do some of these nice trails in Canada also :)

[@mvdw8679]

Incredible. The music in your films is playlist worthy.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! I've considered putting together iTunes playlists actually, maybe it's time I do :)

[@TahoeTrailRunner23]

Wow... I cannot believe I just realized I was unsubscribed to this channel. I fixed that immediately

[@xaviervermeulen9586]

18:32 Now that's a picture worth printing out!

[@JeffPelletier]

Mt. Abbott was a cool little summit.

[@deldridg]

A beautiful video and thank you. As an Aussie who until a few years ago commuted between Sydney and Calgary for 10 years for work, I really miss your beautiful country and you lovely people - "Aussies with an accent"! While I did some hikes while I was there, I would have loved to have done some overnights like this. Thanks to you, I can still experience them! Cheers and take care - Dave

[@JeffPelletier]

Aussies with an accent 😂. Definitely a lot of similarities between Aussies and Canadians!

[@deldridg]

@@JeffPelletier Truth is that my colleagues in Calgers all referred to me as a "Canadian with an accent" - the highest of compliments and one I am undoubtedly unworthy of!

[@abiman51]

wow the wildflowers by floe lake look incredible and helmet falls looks terrific aswell.

[@JeffPelletier]

Those were definitely both highlights for us!

[@pedromacd]

Amazing looking trail. Those Rocky Mountain rugged peaks are my favourite i've seen anywhere.

[@JeffPelletier]

Agreed, I'd say they might rival the Alps in terms of beauty, especially given how much more wild and remote they feel.

[@briceferrestudio]

Another sweet movie. Well done. I did Rockwall about 5 years ago now and have fond memories of it. We did it in one go, but I believe you are right, fastpacking it instead of running it in one shot is definitely the way to go. Gives you so much more time to enjoy this insane scenery. I'm pretty sure Melanie and I will do that again in the near future. :)

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Brice! I could see maybe running it in one go now that I’ve done it once slower, but the other way around would feel like the clock is ticking.

[@briceferrestudio]

@@JeffPelletier Yeah, it was a long day, we camped on the paint pot parking lot and ran the whole thing, then drove back home to Vancouver for 9 hours straight. I was pretty smashed at the end of that particular day.

[@JeffPelletier]

Ah, camping right at the trail head would have at least allowed you to get an early start 💪

[@briceferrestudio]

@@JeffPelletier Yes, we literally slept in the bushes behind the vehicles. :)

[@CJ-nf5jd]

Great video. Well done. Thanks for showing me places close to home I haven't been to yet. I love both BC and Alberta, my home

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@jocelynwilson]

Unbelievably beautiful.... omg

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Jocelyn!

[@XanderBudnick]

Awesome Video! Well shot and Narrated! love the Maps! Just subbed

[@wootcrisp]

Beautiful. Really impressed when I saw the Rockwall itself.

[@JeffPelletier]

You and me both!

[@andyahtside5]

Thank goodness for the KZbin algorithm that brought me here, great stuff!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Andy!

[@giorgossifnos1]

Looks like paradise !

[@maychoc123]

ive literally been on a binge of your videos! so beautiful

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@PaulTiberghien]

awesome video! love your storytelling and cinematography

[@smileyhappyradio]

Funny seeing this out in the middle of winter, so pretty!

[@58lp2002]

Very well done! I liked the Google Earth or whatever map illustration in the beginning. Great trail abs scenery.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! Yep, that map was done in Google Earth Studio, along with a bit of work in After Effects.

[@paperjourni8964]

literally TWO SECONDS into the video and I already feel so well entertained and inspired. Yesterday I bought my Salomon Running vest thanks to all your great info and inspiration. Decided to go with the new 15l cross vest due to winter 😅

[@JeffPelletier]

Nice! I’m looking forward to testing that one out myself.

[@paperjourni8964]

@@JeffPelletier already looking forward to that review ❤️

[@AdventureAthleteIndia]

Soothing video, come explore the Indian Himalayas too. Love from India

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you, I’d love to one day!

[@leanneruss1073]

Hey, wow - you made something really beautiful here. Thankyou.

[@ShawnSmith3]

Such a beautiful run. Thank you for sharing it. “Running Vacation” brought a smile to my face. So much love in this video. That shot of helmet falls as you walked up was so nice. And that suspension bridge!! Awesome! Love the cap off with the mountain hike

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Shawn, I appreciate the kind words!

[@arjanwestveld]

Yeah... this is nice too.. Definitely! You Canadian youtubers are inspiring.. next to wanting to build a canoe and paddling it with my daughter(s) i now want to go fastpacking with my daughter(s).. Both process which will take the years to come.. Up till then i'll be dreaming at this channel.. Very cool, keep 'm coming, u deserve more followers!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you! I’ve got a film coming soon from a canoe portage trip I did recently as well, so stay tuned for that.

[@stephenparkinson4419]

Great video, looks beautiful, great watch on a cold endless lockdown day in the UK.

[@jaimhirschman3140]

You make some of the most beautiful videos!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you so much!

[@Misty_mountains.360]

That was some Beautiful scenery you had there , lovin your videos so much

[@c.tylerfitzgerald6371]

I could watch this type content all day!

[@JeffPelletier]

Love hearing that, thanks!

[@Bg563]

Guy I was hiking with on Carnarvon Lake lake last year told me about this trail and I was surprised I'd never heard of it until then. Really solid video Jeff, super scenic and great film making!

[@SYAM.PORANG]

outside. very normal ... see this channel i am very happy . thank you very much for the information .

[@srenehan80]

Just incredible and so well filmed and put together... You have a new subscriber (extremely jealous too as I live in Australia ☹️) Looking forward to watching your other vids!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Stephen!

[@ytubechannel997]

So impressed by this video. Top notch production value.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks!

[@lindagrant3232]

Definitely one of the most beautiful backpacks I have done in Canada! In the USA I have seen runners on the very beautiful 26-mile hike called East Rosebud out of Redlodge MT or Cooke City MT.

[@bongrobs]

Beautiful country!!

[@Nick_Selleck]

Stunning scenery

[@vlcince]

Absolutely stunning Jeff, I would watch an hour version of this video. Your videos are that great.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Robert! I was tempted to stretch this one out a bit, but maybe this way it’s worth watching twice 😉

[@vlcince]

@@JeffPelletier Definitely, I think more of your subscribers would like it. Still a great video already looking forward to the next one.

[@ThePanama]

Absolutely Stunning!

[@mattlyttle76]

Wow, beautiful!

[@raphaelkinney]

What an excellent route! So much packed into a relatively short distance. Would love to give this a go some day! Thank you for documenting and sharing your experience!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Raphael! It really is a stunner - one of those routes where you can’t help but stop every few minutes to take in the view (and to take a few photos). I’m so glad we didn’t rush through it in a single day.

[@raphaelkinney]

@@JeffPelletier Very much agree on that last point, as you pointed out in the video a "running vacation" sounds pretty nice! Athletic pursuits are great too but the approach you took here I could definitely see myself aging with haha.

[@andrewinpompey]

Amazing views, looks, like a great trip

[@HeidiZhang]

Jeff - this is absolutely your best fastpacking video yet. Well thought-out, professionally shot and wonderfully narrated. Loving it.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Heidi, I appreciate the kind words! I feel like I've been improving slowly but surely in my approach with each new film.

[@Misty_mountains.360]

Honestly brilliant film making . ❤ lovin the chanell

[@davidhayward1261]

Brilliant. Wot an amazing place. Thank you for sharing 👍🏃🏻‍♂️🌲🙏

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

[@BradleyWherry]

Such a beautiful trail! I am so incredibly jealous of this adventure!

[@JeffPelletier]

It really is!

[@bradorr6912]

Oh man.. I was lucky to be able to book the trip last year (mid july 2020) we went south to north. and I'm super stoked to get to go again this year the other way.. we didn't get a spot at Floe so we'll be hiking out from Numa. What a gorgeous trip.

[@JeffPelletier]

I’m jealous that you get to go back again. Enjoy!

[@bradorr6912]

@@JeffPelletier almost gave up trying to book it with the problems that Parks was having with their website.. I was online from 5:30am-4:30pm with no luck. quit thinking I'd lost out and went to run some errands, came back around 8pm and was able to get a booking for july 12-15, a bit earlier than I wanted but I'm in! Hopefully conditions are good but since I booked it, it keeps snowing around here.. lol.

[@JeffPelletier]

I’m thinking Mt Assiniboine this season and maybe a couple other objectives in the Rockies.

[@bradorr6912]

@@JeffPelletier have you been into ohara? bucketlist worthy for sure..

[@JeffPelletier]

Nope, but that’s on the list. There’s no shuttle at the moment but apparently you’ll have it to yourself if you don’t mind the 15k approach!

[@Breakileps]

Awesome job capturing the beauty of that trail and some of the Canadian Rockies

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Arnault!

[@BBQDad463]

Thanks for sharing this video. What a beautiful trail!

[@inkjob12]

JEFF.....always love your videos. Great scenery, great mountains and lots of great looking trails. Thanks for taking us all along on this adventure. Take care

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Randy!

[@000Virtual]

I have done this at least 20 times and always love that easy hike . Great video Jeff!

[@JeffPelletier]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@michaelpapadopoulos4957]

amazing nature!

[@SandraMartinez-qx6hc]

Wow, que hemosas montañas! ♥ Loving all your films!! Gracias :D

[@JeffPelletier]

Muchas gracias!

[@effkay_FK]

no need to travel far away if you have SUCH great nature in your surrounding :-0 Wonderful!!!

[@JeffPelletier]

Very true, thanks!

[@mikeshumanpoweredadventures]

This was amazing! Editing, music, the views! Well well done! I got into running back in March when my learn to ski mountaineer trip was cut short. I have been looking forward to making it back to the Rockies for some mountain running and now you have inspired me to go fastpacking! Just found the channel and now I'm hooked. Keep up the good work!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! I love ski touring as well, but I secretly can never wait for the snow to melt so I can hit the trails again ;)

[@mikeshumanpoweredadventures]

@@JeffPelletier Just managed to snag a night at Numa and the day before and after at Marble Canyon!!!! I'll be bikepacking to the campground! You inspired me to fastpack this route 5 months ago and now its booked!! Slighly nervous about the marathon ish distance on the second day but going northbound give me the option to bail early should my legs fail me. So that's good! Haha! I'll be taking the bivy gear I will have used to climb Mt. Ball and Stanley a few days before! Will be cool to be able to look over at the route I will have just done! Ive watched this vid 4 or 5 times now and I'm still amazed with how well you captured your experience. Im sure it will be better in person (haha) and I hope the video I make of my experience will turn out half as good as yours!! Thank you for inspiring me!! Happy trails!

[@beeclimbing9954]

Gorgeous area, really reminds me of the landscape in the Swiss Alps (without the villages & cows!) and one valley in particular sooo reminded me of the Dolomites; this part of BC has been on my radar for a while now, going to have visit post-pandemic. Thanks very much for a finely crafted film as always @Jeff Pelletier! I also think it's brilliant how you always include some background history of the areas you visit as well as topo map shots.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! I do try to strike a balance between 'adventure' and 'travel documentary'. In the future, I'd love to go into even more detail around some of the people and places we might visit for our races and adventures abroad.

[@what_it_is]

Thank you........thats it, thank you for the film

[@JeffPelletier]

🤝

[@geordieinca9834]

Wow, thank you for showing us such a gorgeous part of the world. I would want to run along that clearly marked trail forever!

[@JeffPelletier]

I can't wait to go back myself!

[@dannygrays]

Wow...stunning film...simply stunning. thank you for creating and sharing this. What an experience!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Danny! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mokefish8126]

Gorgeous video as always, Jeff! Thanks for sharing!

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏

[@tylerk.7947]

Wow this trail looks absolutely stunning

[@JeffPelletier]

It really is! I can't wait to go back.

[@TF-op5ou]

Love your commentaries and films. They are beautiful. Looking forward to more adventures from you!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you! Stay tuned, lots more coming this season.

[@UptothetopDe]

Great video from an awesome landscape. Thanks for sharing Jeff 👍🏻 Would be great to see a „behind the scenes“ about your filming equipment, the setup, color profiles and maybe also your typical post production process.

[@JeffPelletier]

I’ve been considering doing that, yep. Probably a little niche but I’m sure there are enough people who’d be interested in hearing about it!

[@swiftcolin]

Freaking amazing! I need to move out to BC, thanks so much for capturing and sharing your adventure, your cinematography is killer!

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏

[@smkymike569]

Absolutely stunning! Your videos are incredible and you keep me adding places I need to visit! Keep up the great work!

[@daver.2871]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndiEremie]

Great content as usual. As an European, I appreciate the fact that you're using the metric system 😁

[@JeffPelletier]

Of course 😉.

[@binbagbadgers248]

Don't Canadians use the metric system anyway?

[@WannaKamaka]

You deserve more subscribers!

[@uthpalamadhushan9695]

Superb video Jeff…❤️ It is a wonderful trail ..! Thank you showing us its beauty..

[@walterhogie]

Unbelievably beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your inspiring film!!

[@JeffPelletier]

My pleasure!

[@mattheweckerson6128]

Quickly have become my favorite KZbinr!

[@JeffPelletier]

😎

[@JordanGreenPNW]

Incredible as always Jeff! Can’t wait until travel to Canada is possible again 🤘🏼

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Jordan!

[@vert-run]

I really enjoyed this video with a cup of coffee before heading for my run, thanks for sharing this with the world Jeff, great playground you guys have over there.

[@matmnnt5006]

Thanks for sharing those beautiful sceneries. Trails looks so perfect there! Cheers from the Pyrenees.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank Mat! I can't wait to get over to the Pyrenees. We were supposed to go last year but had to cancel. The plan is to hopefully still come in July for the Val D'Aran 100 mile race.

[@Gigaamped]

15:35 that brings up a great vid by wendover productions on air ambulances that you owe yourself to watch in case you ever find yourself in that kind of situation

[@tymckeown5312]

Great work once again, scenery reminds me so much of your Tor de Geants adventure.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Tyler!

[@markmcfadden7428]

Wow breath taking beauty! Thanks for sharing

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed it.

[@ianrussell2035]

Thanks for sharing loved that dreaming of my next Adventure

[@HM-gk3rq]

We love to hike in Washington but enjoyed exploring BC more this summer. Rockwall trail is on our list for next summer. 3 nights of backpacking for us though.

[@JeffPelletier]

3 days would be perfect. That would give you lots of time to enjoy the scenery.

[@iRunOnBeer]

Sounds like an epic adventure! I really want to tackle something like this soon!

[@daviddechamps8840]

beautiful landscapes, thanks for sharing! missing trails in these covid times...

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks David! We were very lucky to have still been able to get out on the trails here in B.C. this year.

[@tombond269]

Beautiful film, thank you.

[@olivertschumi2255]

Thank you for the beautiful video! Lot of great Memorys comes back (hiked from Jasper down to Mount assiniboine in 28 days) from autumn 2015 :-)

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Oliver! Mt. Assiniboine is next up on our list :). Was that route you followed part of the Great Divide Trail?

[@olivertschumi2255]

@@JeffPelletier great enjoy it, yes some parts but mostly it was a selfconstruction of different hikingtrail combination.

[@spwaff.]

the POV way this was filmed makes it so fun to watch.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks, I’m glad to hear that!

[@spwaff.]

@@JeffPelletier ur welcome!!

[@nigelswar245]

First time i watched it was great .

[@stalar2892]

I've always wanted to go to Canada and now I want to even more - though your mention of bears made me way more hesitant haha! Absolutely gorgeous trail and great film!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! Grizzly bears are no joke, but with the right precautions, there’s not too much to worry about. In many areas, we only have black bears which are practically harmless. I’m planning on doing a video about bear safety soon.

[@stalar2892]

@@JeffPelletier excellent, have subscribed so looking forward to it!

[@runhanrunnl]

What a wonderful area you live in!

[@JeffPelletier]

It really is! We're very lucky.

[@garyloosemore2690]

Great film, makes me want to buy a GoPro-esque camera and try more than my usual still landscape work. We had the permits to hike the Rock Wall in early July but due to avalanche warnings, travel not recommended and we had to cancel. Went back in late July to get at least an in and out hike/run to Floe Lake. It was nice to see the scenery we missed, and like you said, we have a good excuse to go back again. Thanks!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Gary, sounds like you'll definitely need to go back!

[@James-ym8hx]

Loved the video. Been debating rockwall for a one day run for awhile now and you've convinced me. Need to get over here!

[@JeffPelletier]

You'll love it. I'd still like to go back and run it in an single day, but I'm glad I did it at a slower pace first to soak it all in.

[@terezafrankova8724]

Stunning! And such a great choice of music.

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏