Tent CAMPING in WINTER | Snowshoe backpacking the Little Elbow trail for 3 days in FREEZING weather

[@bkmarkle]

Luxurious campsite, gourmet meal, gorgeous scenic views. If it hadn’t been for the -16c temperature I suspect Marty may have considered this glam-camping. I enjoyed the video immensely and looks like you guys had a great time despite the elements and icy conditions. Thanks for taking us along!

[@Martyupnorth]

Thanks Brad. I certainly prefer more primitive hiking, but I need to make some compromises for winter. In winter I can't travel as far each day, so this trail was ideal for that. In winter every activity takes longer, and we have less daylight to accomplish what we need to. So not having to shovel a sitting area, not having to spend 30 minutes collecting wood, etc. is all helpful. This is a great area for another reason. The roads that lead to both trailheads of this hike are closed after December 1st, until summer. These sites are super popular in summer, so now is the perfect time to experience them alone. Cheers.

[@NobodysFavourite]

Love the Sasquatch bed.

[@johnbelisle8173]

Awesome 👍

[@322dima322able]

Awesome experience

[@lrose711]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@quackquackrice3307]

Awesome Evan. 👍🏼

[@shcmoly]

4th season in a 3 season tent for multiple days, awesome Marty!

[@Martyupnorth]

Thanks. Technically we're not in winter yet, though I'm begining to think we only really have 2 seasons in Alberta.

[@HowestheHike]

Fantastic Marty!

[@garrickadams7962]

15:36 you cook like a boss love you :)

[@Martyupnorth]

I'm just filming. The master is Chef Evan Robertson. Check out his channel at Chef Evan Outdoors. Drop by his restaurnt if you're ever in Calgary. It's called Market on 17th Ave.

[@KatWoman_]

I liked seeing Evan in his kitchen. Super interesting, beautiful and fun video. It would be nice to see the temp in fahrenheit flash on the screen. And to finally see your beautiful but elusive daughter:)

[@KatWoman_]

P.S. Just ignore the untreated bipolars.

[@Martyupnorth]

That's a great recommendation. I'll bring a small thermometer on future trips.

[@hikeCANOEcamp]

One of the best joys in life.... EATING Great job guys glad to see the pure enjoyment!

[@Martyupnorth]

Eating and being with friends, nothing better. Cheers.

[@quackquackrice3307]

You guys are some tough dudes. My birthday Nov. 11, freedom isn’t free. 👍🏼 From Texas

[@Martyupnorth]

Even and I often reminisce about our winter hikes, and we often say " What were we thinking about..."

[@rickintherockies2019]

Grilled chicken, lobster tails, coffee cake! Awesome views! I'd say you guys had it better than guests at the Banff Springs Hotel.

[@Martyupnorth]

I agree. A meal in the bush is better than a meal at home. A gourmet meal in the bush is out of this world.

[@mrxmrp8795]

My feet are frozen just from watching this

[@victorvasquez2788]

Marty the boy's from 4s send you a Big Thx!! Stunning just Stunning Beauty, snow covered Mountains and Evan is amazing with his camp fire cooking!! Oh wait for it @ 39:08 your signature gulp from the river!! I know it was Evan this time.. Take care Bud...

[@joetexas1546]

Victor-I grew up in Shoreacres in the sixtiesI probably wouldnt recognize it now!

[@1969pah]

Winter-hiking is better than hiking in pouring rain.. Nice video . BR from Norway .

[@Martyupnorth]

I was worried about the third day because the forecast predicted rain. I agree that it is better to hike in snow.

[@joetexas1546]

Yep- ‘Bigfoot’ rocks! You’ve convinced me Marty.

[@TroyOfTheWild]

Awesome vid Marty! Lobster and risotto on day two of a winter trek, Damn! talk about kicking it up a notch! Awesome prep on Chef Evan's end, the improvised cooking methods i.e. the double boiler coffee cupcakes, and how you both collaborate to fine tune these adaptations, all in extreme conditions no less. Winter camping is a totally different ballgame. I look forward to see what's next on the menu and where the next "dining room" will be! Again, as a kitchen dude and hiker of 26 years, I thoroughly enjoy these videos. Thanks for sharing and for inspiring. Needed a kick in the arse to get out there this is just what I needed to see. Heading out Sunday...somewhere! Also thank you both for sharing a moment to honour our fallen soldiers and vets, past and present. The preservation of our rights and freedoms can never be taken for granted.

[@Martyupnorth]

Thanks. It is absolutely important to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

[@BohoBlueVan]

Thank you for taking me on that hike with you! I shivered a couple if times

[@Martyupnorth]

You're welcome. I woke up every few hours on the first night, and I had some crazy full-body shivers. The second night was completely different. I was much warmer and more comfortable.

[@JuliusToltesi]

Wow, beautiful landscape. Hope to go there one day.

[@Martyupnorth]

Just need to fly out west. If you ever come to Alberta, just give me a shout. I'll make sure you get to experience our beautiful wilderness.

[@nickharland3795]

Great trip, it looks to be a very good area for some snowshoeing. Definitely great campgrounds too, and the chicken and lobster dinners looked amazing. Pretty sweet... I'm jealous. Take care.

[@garrickadams7962]

amazing, that was perfection! My gf and i wanna do this as well :)

[@Martyupnorth]

It's an easy summer trail, and the campgrounds are gorgeous. Do it.

[@JenniferLupine]

Brr Brr Brr - food sounds great! Beautiful area! I might go .... in summer 😊😊🥾🥾

[@quackquackrice3307]

LaPorte Texas, yep use to live there. I watch your videos to think of being cooler away from this hot humid Texas heat. I have been to Banif and Lake Louise. Gods country you are so lucky. I am learning how to stay warm in our 30F winters in East Texas.

[@Martyupnorth]

Cheers from Alberta. I started my career working for a company called Amoco, so I spent a lot of time in your fine state. I'd love to hike there, but someone will first have to teach me about snakes and other nasty critters. Personally I prefer the cold over the heat.

[@adamgregory6217]

We stayed at tombstone in September. Had it all to ourselves for one night it was amazing. I think I’m going to try this trip next summer mate. Keep up the good work 😊

[@Martyupnorth]

Was is recently renovated then? It felt brand-new when we were there.

[@adamgregory6217]

Martyupnorth yes it was renovated at the start of the year. I tried to go there at the start of the season but parks told me it was closed as they were re doing it. It’s really nice. The tent pads are all new. The toilet is amazing for backcountry 😊. And we sat at the same fire pit as you did.

[@gussmall5414]

Nice job with the food. We use collapsable silicon mugs to steam bake all the time... red lobster biscuit mix is great with your chilli in the bush. Also instead of rocks just cut a part an old disposable pie plate or tin roaster pan. It will fold flat in the bottom of your pot and then just re fold it back in to some kind of square to sit your silicon on.

[@Martyupnorth]

Great advise. Thanks.

[@andrewmacaulay1585]

Well done Marty. Cheers

[@Michaeljm84]

Amazing stuff

[@ColemanOutdoors]

That was fricken BONKERS!! What a cool trip. Believe it or not this SoCal boy loves a good snowy hike. Living in it is another story!! Roasted chicken, lobster tails and coffee cake! I hope you're paying Evan well.😋 Man those views were gorgeous!!

[@wanderingpanda6556]

Ah! been waiting for this adventure to come out! Awesome. I was there at both Elbow Lake and Tombstone for a few nights in late August. You’re right, it’s stunning but was extremely busy and noisy. Maybe winter is the better time to go 😁. Thanks for taking us along...and I’m hungry for risotto and lobster now.

[@Martyupnorth]

Just visit Evan's restaurant in Calgary. It's called Market. It's on 17th Ave. Good place to stop before or after a Flames hockey game.

[@wanderingpanda6556]

Martyupnorth Oh that is on the list haha. And you fellas are welcome to stop in at Social Beer Haus on Stephen Ave. 63 beers on tap for the post-hike accomplishment celebrations; some of which will be on me for posting great vids and recipes 👍🏼

[@bobellamy7120]

Should get a hot tent for winter cook outs.. like my tipi and stove combo.. we were out at allstones Saturday night and it was -20. We were warm and dry, didn’t get cold all night either with the stove going.. ask matty.

[@Martyupnorth]

I'm building a pulk, which will allow me to bring a ton of gear. Yes, I plan on getting a 4-season tent and a stove.

[@Martyupnorth]

Hey Bo, which stove to you have??

[@bobellamy7120]

Martyupnorth I have the seekoutside SXL titanium stove. It’s for the 6 man tipi so if your shelters smaller you can go with the smaller version.

[@hughmongus211]

You seem to hike with Evan a lot. Are you both chefs?

[@Martyupnorth]

No. I'm an engineer. We just share the same interest for the outdoors.

[@hendrsb33]

Hey Marty! This is Shep in Arizona, I corresponded with you briefly a few years ago... I've decided to come back to Alberta, perhaps next year. I did a little camping up by Upper Kananaskis Lake in 2017 but watching this video has lit a fire under me to return to the Canadian Rockies. Maybe even bring my kayak with me and find a vacation rental to use as a home base. I'm going to look into finding knowledgeable local hikers and campers to hang out with to show me the sights. Any recommendations of who to check out or where to go to? With a guy like Evan along, you eat much better in the woods than I do in the best of conditions! Jealous!

[@Martyupnorth]

I'm semi-retired, so I hike a lot these days. Give me a shout when you're finally here. In the mean-time, join a FaceBook community page called Backpacking in the Canadian Rockies. You'll meet lots of like-minded individuals, who are mostly local to Alberta.

[@hendrsb33]

@@Martyupnorth Cool! I'll check that out right quick. It's just a quick hop from Phoenix to Calgary for me.

[@worldcup88]

Loved this video Marty! Wow the first night must have been tough but you both are champs! I usually only camp in the summer times here in Alberta but I might give winter camping a try on a warm weekend though lol. Evan seems like an amazing chef and great guy! Those meals looks awesome, am sure you guys really enjoyed it! Also your bright light was really clear, could see very clear through the lens at night! Can you explain what you mean by the bigfoot rocks? Always though bigfoot is some kind of conspiracy theory. Thanks a lot for sharing Marty, look forward to your next video!!

[@Martyupnorth]

Hi Ahmed, I'm just adding to the conspiracy with my story of the rocks. I don't know who or what placed those rocks that way. Cheers.

[@worldcup88]

@@Martyupnorth lol i feel stupid now. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next video! Also, not sure how you camp with the iron ring, lost mine a few times while hiking lol

[@backpackboat1]

I'mm headed out for a winter backpack in a few days myself, was wondering, I thought I saw your candle set up, did you use it the first night? Any idea how effective it was?

[@Martyupnorth]

I did not use it. I was fine with my two sleeping bags. I have used it in the past, and it is remarkably effective at taking out the chill, but not enough to keep warm. It also causes a lot of condensation.

[@Martyupnorth]

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[@backpackboat1]

Thanks Marty, I’ll likely bring mine along but not sure if I will use it, the condensation might not be worth it. Shouldn’t be quite as cold as your first night.