Upper Athabasca Glacier... the View Tourists Will NEVER See | Jasper National Park

[@Genjo_N_Mojave]

Thanks for your sharing your wonderful videos! I'm 67 and have lived a rough but happy life. After 13 surgeries, 6 on the spine alone, and a successful surgery for Renal Cell Carcinoma, and being blind in one eye from a Stroke. I have been unable to hike for 10 years and I seriously appreciate keeping people like myself in your l lovely video outings! "From the pinnacle peaks of Patagonia, to the emerald aisles of Ireland, I travel near and far to distant shores, without stepping foot outside this door." (©1987 Mojave Ned music).

[@david_onthetrail]

If memory serves me correct, 50 years ago the toe of the glacier was down at the parking lot just off the highway. I was a kid and my parents took us there and we played on the glacier, this would be before the bus trips . Thanks for sharing this.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

you're right there are signs down there it has melted a lot

[@mistersunshinebaby]

Truly one of the most beautiful places in Canada/the world

[@LeaMorgan]

I worked at those Ice Fields one summer and I did a trek on the glacier in a guided tour, you wouldn’t catch me dead on a glacier without a guide, you have no idea when you’re on an ice bridge and if it collapses you’re gone. Your hike and your photography is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@rinacherubino1260]

Wow David. You are one incredible person. Thank you so much for this. Video. It’s a reminder that Canada is still beautiful. I so look forward to your content. Exactly what Canadians want to know. Every morning I look to see moose on the loose notification and I know it’s going to be a good day. Thank you so much for your hard work.

[@barrylundy]

Dude, you’re hilarious. Good stuff. I am always on the hunt for amazing scrambles. Your videos help a bunch. Thanks!

[@jenniferfrances8793]

Wow 🤩 Great footage. Jasper is the most beautiful place I have ever seen in person. Went there way back in 1999 on our way to Edmonton.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

its unreal

[@tiopolis]

Incredible footage. Don't sell yourself short - you got balls. Love this video.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

not like the albertans climbing up to boundary peak hah. Funny thing is i was born in alberta but now in bc so maybe thats why I only have half balls lol

[@1Daryle]

David.. you Rockstar! Total admiration/respect from a flatlander prairie person from Winnipeg who has enjoyed Jasper & Banff excursions. ❤

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Winnipeg ya you're adventure is going north for polar bears! Not a lot of mountains around there.

[@eMBurr]

Great video. I miss my mountains sooo much. Born in Alberta but stuck in Ontario…

[@debnn4854]

My first job was at Jasper Park Lodge. Wont catch me on vertical scree Bravo. Great accomplishment

[@StewartMidwinter]

9:00 yes, that's a trail, but it's not an up track, it's a down track. If there is loose scree it's a fast way to run down a mountain.

[@Smart_cooky]

So inspiring. Sooo inspiring!!!

[@PileOfKeys]

Good video, thanks for the tour !

[@my2cents581]

Thanks for the fantastic video David! That one is going on my list for this year❤Alberta

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

its actually not that hard of a hike but when its completely unknown makes it seem a lot bigger, check it out

[@untectings]

I'm from Ontario 61 yrs old and my first visit to Alberta and BC happened just 2 yrs ago spent a month driving around I wondered how many of the peaks where climbed I did do a few hiking trials spent a lot time along Icefield park

[@copperjacket00]

good stuff

[@jasoncrouzat7509]

it looks beautiful stay safe

[@codycowling9146]

That vertical trail up is to Boundary Peak i did it last july solo, it was a slog up that scree but worth it

[@CarlaConley-j5y]

Stunning video, thank you!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@b2bp]

The original horse trail went up, over Wilcox Pass as the glacier extended down, across the valley and was not passable.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

crazy things have changed

[@pikkea]

Another EPIC video! Also came here to ask about the camera, only to find them in the desc already lol! Thanks!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Ive switched over to dji pocket 3 its the wilderness king for filming but i do love my A7siii

[@Smart_cooky]

On this episode of “ name that poop” You’ve got the best sayings!😂

[@barbaramacmillan2098]

Thank you for this its great

[@bowserb62]

You are as unique as that glacier... thanks for sharing !

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

sometimes haha

[@floatygimpy]

Stunning views! It looks like a fake backdrop in half the shots! Absolutely amazing.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

the footage doesn't even do it justice, its so impressive it takes your breathe away

[@andybiker-hiker4343]

Really like your vids, personable, fun and good footage without loads of annoying music. Good to see you out there👍

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

just keep going back in my hiking videos you'll find annoying music haha. I've gone through stages learning to be a filmmaker so the older the hiking video the more music there will be. its a learning process

[@andybiker-hiker4343]

@@IdRatherBeHiking Keep at it. We look forward to your vids

[@monicasehuprt3298]

My license plate says “I’d rather be hiking”. I love the scenery in this video.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

haha thats hilarious awesome

[@6themegamom]

Ohhh WOW! That's so beautiful! I gotta admit, Im woozy just watching from here...Yikes! Be careful.

[@adamkillingbeck9031]

awesome

[@vitalitymirth]

No bears out there? Maybe not enough prey for bears at that elevation. Beautiful views, thanks for your video. What a wonderful escape from the city world.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

bears have been known to cross glaciers so technically they can pop over but you'd see them from kms away

[@adventurousbec]

Heck yesss vertical scree lines ;) Funnily enough, Boundary Peak is on my list!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

thats nuts, what i did see after you can hike off that unamed "Horn of Athabasca" as i called it down to the glacier then get up on the ridge up to boundary peak which looks a heck of a lot safer

[@adventurousbec]

@@IdRatherBeHiking Appreciate the tip! Wonderful video :)

[@gregoryoutdoors]

Cannot wait for your review on SMD Swift pack and comaring to UD40 which is over twice cheaper but I also want to buy a new pack in fastpacking style.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

if you can fit 30L and are ok with Aonijie their 30L pack is pretty amazing. UD 40 is awesome teh 50 Swift is got that extra space they all have their place.

[@gregoryoutdoors]

@@IdRatherBeHiking Yeah hard to pick and now Wapta 30L is coming out also and people seem to like it alot. But I would rather have it in 40L at least.

[@chunhoi7655]

its depressing visiting this glacier as an albertan. I went there when i was a kid , then went there 2 years ago and to see how much it has melted. When i have children this glacier will probably be gone.

[@barley12girl]

Things come and go. 12,000 years ago the entire province was under a glacier

[@michellehewitt6850]

That was very beautiful but boy I did get nervous inwas shouting at my phone ..BE CAREFUL ahhhh..

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

lol

[@jonbishop5726]

14:28 LMFAO

[@barbmckay2557]

cool to thy older machines

[@barbmckay2557]

moose on the loose you did it proud of you awesome

[@barbmckay2557]

yup i like the older pictures because the people now adays have NO RESPECT