Most Beautiful Hike in Canada | Berg Lake Trail |

This is the 5 days and 4 nights myself and 5 friends spent hiking Berg Lake Trail, Snowbird Pass, and other day hikes. This is one of the most beautiful and stunning hikes in the Canadian Rockies. I highly recommend it if you're thinking about Canadian Rockies backpacking! We hiked the trail from July 10-14 in 2019.
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[@seanschannel6786]

Snowbird pass is a must-do! Also don't miss Toboggan Falls!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Toboggan Falls was actually a really cool pleasant surprise!

[@OutrightAdventureFilms]

I friggin love this area. I've been back so many times over the years. So much to see, so many incredible places to explore. Great trip video!

[@paulvaughan3557]

Your 3:30 in the morning sunrise video!! Thank you. My favourite time of the day.

[@OmegaSoypreme]

Absolutely beautiful. Man I can't wait for the world to open up again. Canada is high on my list of destinations. Again.

[@philseaker5808]

I climbed this trail twice in the 1980s. They've definitely changed part of the trail between Kinney Lake and the White Falls. The suspension bridge used to be further up the trail, across a more violent part of the river, and we crossed it the other way (river coming down from the right side). I remember reading somewhere a long time ago that the original bridge was wiped out by a flood one year and they had to rebuild it. They must've changed the trail then.

[@kimberleybruce39]

What a stunning hike! Very different to the dry bush we hike here in Queensland, Australia. Thanks for letting us come along for the ride!

[@derekfalkowsky8317]

Wow, what a beautiful hike. I'm putting this hike on the list for sure!

[@rardean]

Justin your video is so inspiring!! Thank you 🙏 I’m enjoying all of your videos!!

[@dennisschwartzentruber3204]

Brilliant video on what is probably Canada's best multi day hiking trek, indeed one of the best hiking experiences in the world !

[@chrismetcalf1261]

I did the Emperor Falls hike as a day hike with some friends from Edmonton about 6 years ago. I loved the views. They were so amazing it's almost impossible to put it into words. Watching this really makes me want to find a friend or 2 and do the trip over a few days like you have. Even if the views do not compel people to go, the expressions on each and everyone of your faces should be a sign.

[@SheenaRea]

How beautiful. Got to put this one on my bucket list. Many thanks!

[@mikebonnell3160]

Brilliant video! The Key Points at the end - stroke of genius. Some of us visual types - helps to have the list written there. So the fact that you thought to have a perfect backdrop for it, was most cool. The scenery and videography of it was incredible. Great job. Thanks!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks Mike! Thanks for noticing the backdrop! I spent quite a bit of time trying to find something that would work and also wasn't right next to a loud waterfall. haha!

[@evaristosmith]

Great stuff ! I would also add Berg Lake is a decent afternoon run up and back ! Amazing scenery either way

[@adamfleck956]

Absolutely beautiful scenery.

[@CrazyHikers]

I love Berg Lake! Great content and thanks for sharing!

[@angelitabautista4572]

You are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing ♥️

[@carly4244]

Stunning, that waterfall is beautiful 🌿

[@NimishP]

Very well documented adventure. Definitely, this video will serve as headlight for the people who plan a hike here.

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks :)

[@nikuntandel9796]

Thank you Justin for sharing. It’s spectacular. Wish I could do this one day . I’m getting into hiking but I still have to learn a lot . Your videos are very informative. One day I will do this.

[@rynbker4610]

Amazing views! Can't wait to do my first multi-day hike, bet there were lots of insane pictures taken along the way

[@YourJourney2Wellness]

Thanks for this fantastic video! Great job. Scenery was amazing!

[@melvinlau4551]

Sweet video - very helpful. Thank you!

[@daltonnaivolasiga5389]

Amazing scenery

[@MattyOutdoors]

Definitely one of the most spectacular places out there! Glad you went all the way to the top of snowbird pass, most people stop before the final climb, and they really miss out. Great video man!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Coleman Glacier was really cool. Such a huge expanse of ice.

[@terrymance4172]

awesome and majestic...how i wish .....

[@VladsAdventures]

Really love your video and a gorgeous hike!

[@spellbound021]

I have no idea when I will ever get to Canada but this will be the first stop! Wow!

[@ROUTES_SAUVAGES]

Definitely the most beautiful hike in Canada!! Great video man! 🤙🏼

[@nwdixieboy]

You are a handsome and charming host who has mastered the art of background music that allows talking to be always heard. What first class trails they have with great infrastructure!!!! The waterfalls. I had no idea how many.

[@Andy1076]

Gorgeous sceneries! Right next to the majestic mountains 🥰 waterfalls everywhere! This is a photographers version of heaven 😍 7 hours from the lower mainland, yep doable! 😁

[@johnnyguitwithit2614]

Great trail, spent a couple nights around Berg lake 15 years ago. Nice day hikes from there

[@DiscoveryHiking]

Beautiful place, and wait to see it for myself one day

[@Greg-bz2bf]

I did a similar 5-day hike around Berg Lake about 35 years ago. Your video brought back wonderful memories. We were fortunate to see the summit of Mt. Robson a few times through the clouds; we had similar weather. 😊 Cheers.

[@maryrouse4267]

Glad you loved The Canadian views! True north all the way 👌🏻🇨🇦

[@0.robinson.1]

Super beautiful, very cool video!

[@darreng1918]

Wow! Amazing video, great job.

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks Darren! I appreciate all the trip video love!

[@derekfalkowsky8317]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@JustinOutdoors]

It is!

[@Tali-Khammael]

Great video sir. I wish I cud see what u saw!! But u cheered my day.

[@dennisschwartzentruber3204]

EPIC, you said a mouthful !

[@TakeaHike]

Will definitely have to hike, at least part of that trail, Canada is so awesome for hikers

[@JustinOutdoors]

Do it all!

[@HM-gk3rq]

Loved this place. My daughter said “thanks for bringing me here” on the way down. We weren’t planning on going all the way to Snowbird pass but some little kids were doing it so we pushed ourselves to do it. So glad we did. We did toboggan falls route the other way. It was fun to climb up! When we were heading up the people coming out hadn’t gotten to see all of Mt. Robson for their whole trip. We were thankful for the times we did get blue skies. Great video. This is the kind of video I was looking for before we did our hike.

[@JustinOutdoors]

Sounds like an awesome trip! It really is so beautiful.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

DUDE ...WOW.....Holy Cow !!!!!!!!! INCREDIBLE ! I bet you won't forget about this trip anytime soon ! Like you said .......EPIC !!! Great edit !

[@JustinOutdoors]

Holy cow was what was going through my mind so many times on the trip! haha

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

@@JustinOutdoors I'm still thinking about this video !! Just awesome ! Again ...great job !! Thanks

[@nature-sounds-meditation]

wonderful hikes enjoy nature

[@nathangarza8104]

Justin, literally one the most informative hiking video that I have seen. Without a doubt plan on doing this hike for sure thanks to you!! You just gained another subscriber brother! The Wife and I come to BC 3 times a year up until the Covid Crisis. So when the country opens back up this is on our list of hikes to do!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks man! That's awesome to hear! Glad you enjoyed the video. Berg Lake and the surrounding area is AMAZING!

[@JeremySmithOfNewScotland]

Beautiful hike! Greetings from Nova Scotia!

[@fotografomochileiro]

Nicely done 👏🙏

[@mirandanguyen66]

I miss this hike! We hiked in late August of this year and the weather conditions were the exact same. Still by far the best hike I've done.

[@LuckyTiger98]

i’m lucky enough to live about a 3 hour drive from Mt Robson and i’ve been up 3 times! I can’t wait to get back to the mountain and do snowbirds pass!

[@Twin_Peaks_Outdoors]

Greetings from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 have always wanted to go to Canada 🇨🇦 mainly for the Hockey as we are big fans of the Cardiff Devils 😀 but for the last 2 years we have been backpacking and filming our journeys. Love your videos and just subscribed to your channel, some great viewing, what an Awesome country you live in and would love to come to Canada when lockdown is over and get on some trails, that scenery is the best we’ve ever seen. Your country is beautiful Justin, thanks for sharing. Simon & Mark

[@roberthammenrudh]

Great video, and hike! To be able to join your experience is very nice. Best regards from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks! It was a great trip!

[@StarrDaniel]

Stunning

[@KnightsoftheTrail]

Wow! Now those are some epic views, man.

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'm starting to feel like I need to go back. Right now. haha

[@KnightsoftheTrail]

@@JustinOutdoors I can understand why lol

[@RQBERT_JAMES]

Super nice :)

[@sherripendarvis4537]

Very nice, like the sounds of nature instead of the music.

[@Sarahjanam]

That is shocking. I am really glad you left so early that day. I think it was an every moment counts situation.

[@whatkjsaw4461]

Beautiful

[@TLH442]

From Snowbird pass you view the Reef Ice Field which feeds the Colman Glacier, and others son.

[@HusbandnWifeDuo]

We watched this vlog on our TV using youtube option and came here to post this message. This is an excellent vlog, very detailed, and very informative. We may not be able to do it, but perhaps find a way to at least visit some scenic spots that you shared, for example, those of several waterfalls falling from mountain tops at intervals. Btw, we are from Ontario and have been hiking in Ontario and lot more in Quebec.

[@BackcountryForward]

I’ll be booking this trip in October whether I do the GDT or not! This trip has been on my list for a while! Looks epic man!

[@JustinOutdoors]

The hype is real. There's nothing else like it for how many epic areas you see within a short period.

[@respectnature8682]

You did one of my bucket list, buddy ~

[@JustinOutdoors]

Such an amazing trail! Get out and get it!

[@respectnature8682]

@@JustinOutdoors thank you, buddy. I wanna get it this summer, hopefully.^^

[@shaniabrandy9706]

Wow there is so beautiful 😍 can't believe y'all took 5 days to hike there 😭

[@peytonthomas4506]

Cool video I wanna do this now!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Is awesome. Do it!

[@roxskater111]

its a shame this doesn't have more veiws..... This video put this hike on the map for me and it made it right to the top of my list

[@JustinOutdoors]

It'll get there! It's a great trip!

[@kailawalton9345]

Super awesome and informative video Justin! Thank you. I’m finalllly going to be doing this hike next year at the end of July and I am so stoked and this video got me even more stoked. Even tho it’s gonna kill my legs. 😂😂

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks Kaila! You'll love it. I found the hike not to be as difficult as I thought it would be, hopefully you found the same! Not sure if you came across my complimentary video on the campgrounds along the trail, but it covers where some of the best sites for each campground and some of the amenities for each one.

[@kailawalton9345]

Justin Outdoors I hope it won’t be as difficult as I think it’ll be! And I also hope the weather is good for the hike!! Yes I did check out that video too! Day one we are hiking to whitehorn camp site. Then day two we hike to berg lake campsite and stay there for two nights. That way we can do whatever day hikes in the area we’d like to do for the day on day three and maybe on day two depending on how long it takes us to hike from whitehorn to berg lake. I’m stoked for all of the sunset and sunrise photos to be had!!

[@JustinOutdoors]

That's awesome that you are spending 4 nights. Increases your odds of getting a window of good weather! If you have some clear nights, I'd see about getting up or staying up to look at the stars and moon. The reflections on the lake and glaciers are amazing.

[@kailawalton9345]

@@JustinOutdoors Well not quite 4 nights, instead it's 3 nights and 4 days which is still pretty good I think! I am hoping part of Mumm basin is open by the time we go. Fingers are crossed!! Oh heck yes absolutely will be up trying to get some photographs (I'm a photographer as well) at night if the weather is good. I am considering getting the 5k Joby Gorillapod since it is one of the more lightweight tripods out there and pretty versatile. The tripod I have now it's great and sturdy but I would hate to hike like 40km or more with it lol. and I am hoping to vlog the hike too with my gopro!

[@MikkelsenR]

Miss Canada

[@krbutube]

Hey Justin, I'm new to your channel. I'm super happy I found you as you seem like a really good dude. Absolutely loved the video and I'm totally jealous btw. Looked like it was a wonderful trip! Just curious, do they allow camp fires at any of the sites?

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks for the kind words! It was an AMAZING trip. No campfires at any of the sites unfortunately. Some of the shelters have wood stoves, but those are only for emergency use.

[@X_explorer]

Nice movie!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@dazdarren9926]

I did this trip in the mid 1990’s and have since moved residence and haven’t had a chance to return but I’ve often wondered how the glaciers are doing and if they have receded since I was there

[@snicklefitz]

Thank for the video, very informative. Unfortunately the visitors center at the base of Robson could not provide me with that much information ( visited 2 time now, kinda disappointed with the lack of knowledge ) , so I’ve been doing my own research via KZbin, all trails and some hiking book.

[@snicklefitz]

Planning to do berg, snowbird and fitzwilliam with my son within the next couple years. Would like to do sooner but berg trail washed out and is closed. Dunn peak next year, it’s the closest one for me( and my dog can stay overnight). Thanks again for your content.

[@mariajacqueline1140]

Awesome hike! Do you have the food list that you carry for this hike?

[@BackcountryForward]

At 20:58 I definitely thought you said "I thought a reindeer was shining a light in my tent" and watched it 3 times to realize you said RANGER! hahaha. Snowbird pass looked AMAZING! How difficult would you genuinely rate it.

[@JustinOutdoors]

Berg Lake is patrolled by reindeers, didn't ya know eh! Snowbird pass would be moderate difficulty just because of the length, but you're doing it with minimal pack weight. Overall, I'd say Berg Lake Trail is also moderate - a steep section after Whitehorn but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. People were hiking it in rubber boots carrying 8 lbs tents.

[@effyrounds429]

Amazing video! I’m looking to do this trail next year, I have a couple questions -What places on the trail did you fill up your water? (Between the campsites, at the campsites)And did you boil/treat the water before you drank it? -in the bear lockers, do you need to put your food in a plastic bag, or anything? -did you leave your packs in your tent when you left for the day hike? Is it safe to leave your belongings in the tent, or is there a specific place to leave them at berg campground. Thank you again! Loved the video, so excited for next year!!

[@JustinOutdoors]

You'll have a blast! 1) I filled up anywhere I found water! I used a Sawyer Squeeze filter to treat the water. 2) I put my food in a MEC nano drybag. Most people did the same, so I'd maybe label your bag with a sharpy. 3) We left our packs in the Berg Lake shelter. I'd feel safe leaving stuff in my tent as well, but we were going to a different campsite after.

[@mullraugh2571]

My friends and I did this hike as our first ever hike and we were idiots and did in TWO days. 21km up, 21km down. We didn't get to our campsite at Berg Lake until 2 in the morning, slept until 8 or 9, then headed back down and didn't make it back to the car until 8pm. Despite it being an absolute bagdrive I had the most fun in my life. This trail is amazing.

[@lotsaluvnikki]

2am?! What time did you start the hike?

[@mullraugh2571]

@@lotsaluvnikki About 10:30-11:00 AM. We had an overweight friend with us though so he slowed us down quite a bit. Props to him though, he still completed the whole hike.

[@lotsaluvnikki]

@@mullraugh2571 nicely done!

[@JediStockTrader]

Question.. when your backcountry camping in these national parks can you collect wood for a fire to cook?

[@iMaradonaa]

Love your channel. I watched the entire 6 hr great divide video. Just a suggestion for these shorter ones, no music! 😅 just nature sounds are totally fine. I believe there was no music in the 6 hr video. Regardless, thanks for the content especially the hiking videos 👍

[@wolfmooch]

trying to get that trail booked this year.. hope its avail

[@JustinOutdoors]

You might be able to grab a cancellation. Booking opens in October the year before and when I booked, July and August were fully booked within 3 hours.

[@CrazyHikers]

I love Mount Robson

[@seymore96]

Hey Justin great channel! Curious if you opted for the tungsten ul over the lanshan on this trip for any specific reason? I have the tungsten 3 (not the UL so over 6lbs) and was considering picking up the lanshan 2 for this hike (bit too tall for the 1 I think). I guess I’m just curious if there are drawbacks to that type of tent on this kind of trip that I’m not considering before I make a purchase. Thanks!

[@JustinOutdoors]

I didn't have a Lanshan 2 at the time and wanted the extra space over the Lanshan 1 since I know we'd be setting up base camps! The Lanshan would be a bit tougher to set up on the wooden platforms which you find at some of the sites.

[@btucks018]

Hello Justin! Great video, you have sold me on my next backpacking trip. On this trail, Do you need to book campsites ahead of time? Can you stay at a single campsite for multiple nights? What did you bring for bear protection, food storage? Thanks in advance.

[@JustinOutdoors]

Hey Bret! You do need to book campsites in advance. Bookings open October 1 the fall before. By this point, most sites are booked. You can stay at a single campsite multiple nights for sure. I brought bearspray for bear protection and hiked in a group. Every campsite has bear lockers for food.

[@mattirambo2096]

Sweet marmot action 😂

[@notedetengas5706]

Hey man, what type of camera did you use? Amazing video, such an amazing place. Really beautiful!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks! I shot this video on a Canon M50

[@ramrabe]

Great Video Justin, where can I book for this beautiful experience? Thanks

[@JustinOutdoors]

BC Parks reservations!

[@faerphoto]

Wow! This looked amazing! If I ever make it to the Canadian Rockies, this will have to be on my list. Can I ask about bugs? Are mosquitoes, black flies, and/or ticks an issue in that area in June/July? They're insane here in Maine, but I didn't see any indication of them in your video. I've seen other videos of other locations where they swarm the camera and the person. If they are an issue there too, any suggestions for how to deal with them? Also, can you do the hike solo, or should you always be in a group for bear safety? Thanks for the great video! :) Paula

[@JustinOutdoors]

Some places and at specific times can be bad for bugs, but over all I don't find them bad at all. I probably put on bug spray twice all summer. You can do the hike solo, just be bear aware. Lots of talking to yourself!

[@DapszusRafal]

Beautiful *o*

[@JustinOutdoors]

Berg Lake blew my mind

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Awesome video, loved it. So when can I come to Canada and hike with you? LOL

[@JustinOutdoors]

Haha, ask the government!

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Justin Outdoors, I was looking for an answer not a debate. LOL

[@helenglenn234]

Did you need to filter the water?

[@amorricanista8364]

Hi man, good video. I would like to be able to go hike on my own anywhere...it's so beautiful....However, I am scared of an encounter with a wild animal or even an agressive dog....What advice would you have for me ?

[@JustinOutdoors]

Carry some bear spray and be familiar with the area and what you might encounter. Make take a wildlife safety course. Most importantly, don't let fear control you!

[@savageantelope3306]

If this is in Alberta I gotta go

[@lotsaluvnikki]

How is that pillow?? Comfortable? I was looking into getting that one for when I do this trail in a few weeks!

[@JustinOutdoors]

It's so-so! I actually prefer the Trekology Aluft 2.0 pillow!

[@lotsaluvnikki]

@@JustinOutdoors thanks! Ill check it out 👍

[@megansampson5445]

I hope when my kids are older we can start doing things like this. Does anyone know the approximate age kids/young people can start doing stuff like this? ahaha

[@AndyAdventuring]

"Something to note: There is not a lot of water..." "Waterfall! Waterfall! Waterfall!"

[@JustinOutdoors]

For several km there isn't! And for some people, those km could take awhile. Also depends on time of year. That was the warning from Parks.

[@devashripatel8396]

Hello.. i am going next month but we have reservations for June 19th, 20th and 22nd on near berg lake and there are none spots are available for 21st of June. Can you help me if we stay over there on 21st without reservation or will be any consequences?

[@JustinOutdoors]

I never recommend going to campsites without a reservation. If you show up without a reservation, you'll be taking a tent pad from someone who has a reservation. There are also a lot of wardens along Berg Lake who will not hesitate to make you walk out back to your car immediately.

[@stephenbouchard8075]

Hey Justin. At 9:23 what is that seat called

[@JustinOutdoors]

That's a homemade chair my buddy made based on the Mountainsmith Slingback!

[@BlickBoogie]

Any idea what temperatures to expect in mid June?

[@JustinOutdoors]

Berg Lake is pretty crazy and you could see 30C or 10C during the day in June. I'd be prepared for below freezing at night for sure. It probably won't get much below freezing, but you never know.

[@BlickBoogie]

Thanks for the info. This video is awesome! Keep the top drawer content coming my man.

[@JustinOutdoors]

@@BlickBoogie Thanks Boogs!

[@rickszabo4312]

I'm a little anal when it comes to place names, at 4:57 that was Whitehorn ,Robson is to your left but you are just below it, You are in the valley of 10,000 waterfalls and in the evening if you go out towards the river you can spot mountain goats looking for a place to sleep on the ledges. Your right though it's a must do hike, but they closed it in August this year to severe melt from the glaciers, the bridges and trail are damaged by flooding.

[@ronb2008]

4:51 I can only image what Sean and Louisa are doing.... 😏

[@sigma-yn3qd]

No bears up there?

[@JustinOutdoors]

There are! Lots actually.

[@sigma-yn3qd]

@@JustinOutdoors damn you should check it out Torres del Paine circuits extreme south of Chile no bears but some cougars lol

[@barirahman996]

the music sound is more high than vocal

[@TekcorFPV]

hit me up if you want to hike some Vancouver Island Trails in 2021

[@ronaldcoleman9370]

This place is awesome!!! Love your content, but how many commercials can you possibly cram into one 34 minute video!!! Extremely annoying!!! But this place is now on my to do list!! Thank you!!!