THIS is why we do it! | Fall Backpacking Trip Canadian Rockies | Skoki Loop Banff

THIS is backpacking! In the fall. In the Rockies. In the Wild! And every sight and moment is ours to behold! Skoki Loop Banff! (And I thought I was going to be disappointed!)
And I mean that! I always associated this trip with being a light and easy "Tourist trap" hike ... but boy was I wrong. Backpacking through the majestic Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park through the famous Skoki Valley to the Historic Skoki Backcountry Lodge, Merlin Meadows, Merlin Lake, Deception Pass and every other stop along the way was well worth every step on the path! And every step brought us more and more unceasingly gorgeous backpacking views!
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[@BackcountryPilgrim]

So great!

[@BackcountryForward]

Thanks man!

[@fubringbackdownvotecounts3379]

I gotta get my ass up to Canada for some of that. I'd never wanna leave. Thanks for sharing.

[@BackcountryForward]

Glad you enjoyed it! Come on up!

[@KateGrarock]

Wowzers what an epic spot. Thanks for sharing

[@offgridwolfshut5529]

Lovely

[@BackcountryForward]

Glad you enjoyed it man! Keep Moving Forward!

[@offgridwolfshut5529]

@@BackcountryForwardIt was a real pleasure to watch.cheers bro :)

[@BackcountryForward]

@@offgridwolfshut5529 thanks a ton man!

[@offgridwolfshut5529]

@@BackcountryForward I got packed up for a few days hike yesterday but gave up on that idea cuz rain and fog got back after two dry and sunny days.But at least I can enjoy other ppl's videos lol

[@BackcountryForward]

@@offgridwolfshut5529 it’s always the worst when a trip gets canceled! Where do you go hiking?

[@JustinOutdoors]

Merlin lake with those larches is amazing! Such a great area.

[@BackcountryForward]

It was amazing! I'd love to see the approach to Baker Lake in Spring bloom!

[@hikingmule]

I have this one locked in for this summer & cannot wait! Thank you for sharing this as it helps with planning!! :)

[@BackcountryForward]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@BobMossNanoTanks]

Oh Canada, what a beautiful country we have!

[@BackcountryForward]

Isn’t it gorgeous!

[@BobMossNanoTanks]

@@BackcountryForward I've never been out West but it is on my list after this stuff finally settles down. The biggest mountain I have seen is Tremblant and the Rockies put that to shame.

[@RainyDayForge]

I need to move. The big skies of the prairies are okay but mountain life would be wonderful.

[@BackcountryForward]

I’m still 4 hours away from the mountains... but I can’t imagine begging further, and I’d love to be closer!

[@RainyDayForge]

@@BackcountryForward I have a cousin in Canmore. I should show up with a moving truck.

[@tonyabrowninghikes]

Missed the premiere. It looks amazing there! Nice video.

[@BackcountryForward]

It was an amazing journey! Sorry to have missed you! But thanks for watching and saying hi! Keep moving forward Tonya!

[@Ak-jm5fm]

Hey very well edited video. So was this like September October ish when u hiked Skoki Loop?

[@BackcountryForward]

So glad you enjoyed it! This was three weeks into September right around Sept 21st!

[@BackpackingandBlisters]

Have to add this one to my list. Also have to add random screaming when you're friends aren't expecting it to my list. :)

[@BackcountryForward]

Please do! On all counts! Honestly, I had pretty low expectations for this trip, but it really blew me away. If you ever come up here, I'd highly recommend Lake of the Falls. It'd be cool to do that with you and maybe a herd of cats some time!

[@remainingwild]

This was such an amazing hike, glad we got to do it together! and those larches...STUNNING! Can’t wait to do more larch hikes, so sad larch season is so short and only comes once a year.

[@BackcountryForward]

It was so beautiful! I’d love to do it again in wild flower season! 🤩🤩

[@remainingwild]

@@BackcountryForward it's like you read my mind because SAME

[@alpineearth]

Nice trip but Oh my goodness. All the spinning footage was making me motion sick.

[@happyackerman4885]

What’s the prep you did for this trip? And I mean like do you need to book your campsites? Any permits?

[@BackcountryForward]

Yes, nearly all main backcountry sites and trails require permits in the provincial and national parks in Alberta. This is in the National Parks so you have to book it online. Unfortunately, it may already be booked full this summer. But, we went in September and it was very quiet.

[@happyackerman4885]

@@BackcountryForward yeah man, I’ve never seen the backcountry this busy before to be honest. Will be sticking to hiking for now and maybe take our chances on the FCFS campsites around kananaskis. Even the one we planned this year, LM8 campsite is closed 😩for our backcountry trip. Not sure if we can make one this year🥲

[@BackcountryForward]

@@happyackerman4885 awe man. I'm sorry to hear that. There are often cancellations so if you check regularly sometimes you can find a last minute trip to jump on!