We Take On Winter VAN LIFE In the Canadian Rockies (Icefields Parkway)

[@carolyncarson1671]

The spirit of nature is so grand in the breathtaking Rockies that I feel an overwhelming sense of the divine that is hard to put in to words but often moves me to tears. It's like being in nature's greatest Cathedral. I have lived in Calgary and skied in Banff and I have had the immense good fortune to live in Jasper also. Thank you for sharing the stunning video captures here and your adventures

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes to all of this! 🙌 "Natures Greatest Cathedral" - this gave me goosebumps just thinking about it because that's exactly what it's like. The mountains instill a sense of awe and wonder that's so difficult to capture - and that's exactly part of it's magic. They are indefinable and need to be experienced. Isn't nature just freaking awesome 💛

[@carolyncarson1671]

@@OverlandingSophia So freaking awesome!

[@marybennett5724]

Overlanding Sophia is part of my Sunday routine - hands down! Thank you for another beautiful, inspiring and humble video. xo!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Love this so much! Honoured to be part of your Sunday 🥹 💛

[@christinecollins1658]

GPS is a marvellous invention for travelling..no question..but it is a cold practical tool. There is nothing as satisfying and speaks of distance and adventure and possibilities as spreading a map out in front of you and marking your route. I like your map markings! ❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

"Cold practical tool" - love this! Yeah GPS is great for getting us around but to really document the trip and the roads we're taking, nothing beats the paper maps. They'll be amazing to look back on in a few years time 💕

[@aaronrandolph261]

the Canadian Rockies never disappoint!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

They were incredible! No video can do them justice 💔

[@lorettachin1137]

They really never do.

[@art_istic2933]

That start was like a a professional film wow some times you forget it's just you 2 getting all those amazing shots 😂amazing editing chesca

[@OverlandingSophia]

That's incredibly kind of you to say, thank you so much my love. Wouldn't say no to help with the edit though 😂 xx

[@art_istic2933]

@@OverlandingSophia haha yeh I bet it's a task 😂

[@realalbertan]

The Last of Us backdrop in Alberta

[@peterdaigle4772]

I'm so happy you had decent weather to take in the majestic beauty of the Rockies. Truly impressive part of our country.

[@OverlandingSophia]

I know we feel SO lucky that the blue skies and sunshine rolled in after almost a week of snowstorms and road closures. So grateful we got to experience the Parkway, when at some points it felt like we would just miss it 🙌

[@davidmccurdy4539]

I live in Nova Scotia and have travelled across this country a couple of times. I have been following you since you got to our truly beautiful and extremely large country. Most people from one coast have never been to the other side of the country so you have seen two of the most beautiful areas in Canada. Based on where you are in this video, you are further away from me - in Nova Scotia - than I am from your home in England! Enjoy your time and you are more than welcome to come back to your first experience in Canada!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Honestly the distances in Canada are crazy! We heard that it's longer to drive across Canada than from Colombia to Argentina 🤯 So we can see why some people haven't made it across to the other side! Also crazy that you're closer to our home than we are... and yet we're still in the same country. We'll be back to NS one day for sure 💛

[@anna-mariemarinelli3186]

S’mores are awesome!!! I live in Boston and camped all around New England and S’mores were a staple! I am hoping to be doing that very trip someday up to Alaska. Your videos are truly inspiring. Keep them coming. Travel safely and walk in peace!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much 🥹 How has it taken us this long to try them?! 🏕️

[@covertunes100]

By far the best produced van life videos on KZbin. Worthy of any TV documentary. I love your history and geography lessons

[@OverlandingSophia]

That's really kind of you to say Graham, thank you so much 🥹 So happy to hear you're enjoying the videos 💛

[@barbhanson1756]

I so love seeing the world through your travels. I am from Nova Scotia and have traveled through the Rockies 4 times, 2 times each way. They are breathtaking. Safe travels.

[@peterdaigle4772]

Hey fellow Bluenosers!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Can imagine it's a drive that never gets old. Sending lots of love from one side of Canada to the other! 💛

[@carlbebbington730]

Wow… another great video, well done you two, it’s so great to follow your adventures, you are both very inspiring.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Carl, that’s so lovely to hear. So happy you’re enjoying the videos 🧡

[@MrYoup11]

Dawson Creek is Mile Zero of the ALCAN highway, Fort Nelson is quite a way up the road from the start.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes! I got it wrong 😅 FN used to be the original Mile 0 but not for a long long time now.

[@Denise-xm8mn]

Can’t wait for the Alaskan portion of your trip!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

We cannot wait!! Going to email you today Denise! 💛

[@goosba]

I think you meant Dawson Creek is mile 0 of the Alaskan Hwy. Glad you thoroughly enjoyed the drive thru the parks. Say hello to Watson Lake where I lived for a couple yrs...Have a safe drive.

[@OverlandingSophia]

I absolutely did 🙈 Got it wrong as read FN was Mile 0 - turns out that was a long time ago 😂

[@DavidHaney1]

Another GR8 VID .. WATCHED IT ALL AND LOVED ❤ IT !!!

[@TheWholeWorldorNothing]

The scenery this week was just breathtaking! Literally like another planet. The park ups you found were incredible too, just amazing to have them all to yourself ❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

It was so hard to capture just how majestic those mountains were. Nothing does it justice, one of those places that has to be experienced! 💛

[@amelies7027]

You did an amazing job capturing the beauty of the rockies! I'm speechless! What a beautiful country we have! I also love the map markings :)

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much lovely. Loving re-living our trip through your comments as you go through the videos! 🥰

[@onwardbound]

Welcome to my backyard! It makes me so happy to see others enjoying our beautiful country and vast untouched wilderness. Wishing you a continued safe journey.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much Lynette! What a backyard you have! 😍

[@lorettareid4120]

Oh Canada you are beautiful... wonderful job on the video..may you be blessed with continuous health..

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much Loretta 🥹 Canada is really a dream!

[@orapronobis2149]

Stunning scenary. Worth the drive when the road is cooperating and not messy with ice to snow. Spectaluar. The depth of the snow. Camping is a bit tricky with the winter weather. Thank you for taking us along through this beautiful part of the world.

[@OverlandingSophia]

We were really lucky with the weather, the road was partially impassable just a few days before. And it blew us away. Camping has been a pain with the snow, but lucked out again on the spot by Abraham Lake. The road trip Gods were looking down on us this week! 💛

[@richardbanks6025]

Hello Ben and Chesca, welcome back to Canada! Another great video, hope you get to drive back through BC on your return, Its' early in your Canadian adventure, but on your return south, try to go to Vancouver Island, in particular Tofino on the Pacific side. Talk soon, Stay safe.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you! Yes we're absolutely driving back through BC on our way south. We have flights to catch in Vancouver that are about a month apart so will be spending plenty of time in that neck of the woods 😍 xx

[@lizkent2624]

Just stunning! Thank you for sharing this fantastic scenery!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks for watching Liz! The Rockies are magnificent 💛

[@182britania]

OMG what an episode,you guys smash the cinematography,if there's one place i need to visit in the world its here,

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much Darren 🥹 Add it to your bucket list!!

[@Kermit-Si]

Wow, wow, wow, you're right Ben, what a park up, you couldn't put a price on that spot. Amazing video guys. Thank you 👍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Cheers Simon! Yep, that view was priceless. Canada is delivering 💛

[@buttman1231]

Hello, I have just got done binge watching every single one of your KZbin videos. I am laid up for the next few months after having back surgery my wife and I are full-time RV years for the past four years and I have watched a ton of other RV KZbin videos, but U2 by far are the best ones. I have enjoyed watching keep up the great work on your channel and the wonderful content you show.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hey Scottie! Okay you deserve a medal for going back and watching every single one! I think we would cringe at the earlier videos now 🙈 Sorry to hear you've needed back surgery but hope you're healing well and you'll be back on your feet in no time. So glad to hear you're enjoying the videos and really appreciate the kind words, sending love from somewhere in Northern BC! 🧡

[@wandaesch7314]

Awesome episode. Glad you are enjoying the Rockies, s’mores, and your travels.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Wanda, three of our favourite things 😃 🏕️

[@suzybeetravels]

Wow just wow the Rockies are stunning ❤ Beautiful video, lovely drone footage 💜xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks guys, they were breathtaking! Properly like you see in the movies 🧡 xx

[@markanthonyharrison5153]

Those opening 21 seconds of film and music were absolutely awesome. 👏

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much Mark 🥹

[@shooster5884]

I'm loving the routes you take... Really stunning landscapes!

[@OverlandingSophia]

We've been totally spoilt... and this week it just levelled up x100. You ain't seen nothing yet!

[@elliemacdonald9857]

Welcome back to 🇨🇦. The rockies are truly breathtaking, loved the scenery. So Fort Nelson, here you come. Another great vlog,stay safe. ❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Ellie! It's so good to be back 🥰 Fort Nelson here we come! xx

[@A-Nobody]

I did that drive over 20 years ago during the first week of October just before most of the snow arrived. The clear blue skies made it even more impressive with all the lakes in full rich colour. More importantly though... Lake Louise was the number one view I've ever witnessed. No picture can do it justice unless your naked eyes are actually there at the optimum moment.

[@katewilson914]

I'm nodding hearing you say you're completely drained after driving that part of the Rockies. When you have a brush with the divine, the experience is too exalting to be able to stay receptive for too long, you have to turn away just to re-gather yourself, gets me every time as well.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes yes yes! Exactly this 🙌 It sounds weird to say you're exhausted looking at incredible views for 3 hours, but if you've been there, you'll know exactly what we mean 😂

[@ofthenearfuture]

As a Calgarian who loves spending time in the Rockies, I also love getting to see people experience it for the first time... the production on this video was also amazing! You have a wonderful channel, can't wait to see what Alaska holds!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah thank you so much Alex! Means a lot that a local has enjoyed the video especially. You live in a truly epic part of the world. The Rockies really blew our minds 💛

[@madcitywendy]

I look forward to your videos so much. You are so lovely and positive. Again, thank you for bringing us along.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much Wendy. Appreciate your support and love each week, thank you for coming along with us on the journey xx

[@thenovascotiabarndoor1954]

Welcome back to Canada! Enjoying your videos very much.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much! Loving being back 🥰

[@nomadicgenealogist]

You had a awesome campsite. Glad you can handle our cold weather. Hi from New Brunswick going to Fundy national park next week. Another great video

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yep, lucked out with it as most others were closed off or buried in snow! Ben and I were only saying the other day how we wish we'd been able to see more of Fundy NP, most of it was closed because of the hurricane damage. Have a wonderful time ✨

[@Relyse]

Incredible - it just keeps getting better guys. Enjoy!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Elyse, think it's only to get crazier and wilder the further north we drive 😍

[@janiceb2818]

I am new to your videos and I think I’m caught up on the Canada USA ones. I thoroughly enjoy them. This one is awesome! I live 3 hours south of Banff and really enjoyed seeing your reaction to the incredible scenery. I have a view of the Rockies every day in Cranbrook. Welcome to Canada! I’m sure your already in Alaska though. Lol thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much Janice! It's so good to hear someone local has enjoyed the videos, it's difficult to capture the magnitude and awe-inspiring-ness of the mountains there! We're a long way from Alaska still, currently in BC! 💛

[@janiceb2818]

Awww so good! Soak it all in ! I’m looking forward to seeing your adventures. ❤️

[@madcitywendy]

Wow, wow, wow! Amazing views. I’ve loved the Rockies in the US - but I have to visit the Canadian Rockies!

[@OverlandingSophia]

You really do! This drive needs to be on everyone's bucket list 💛

[@madcitywendy]

I have so many memories of s’mores with my children. The Rockies are mind blowing. I miss them. Will plan to follow you on a trip to the Canadian side!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes! Do it! It was absolutely breathtaking! Can't believe we've never tried s'mores before! 😆

[@francoisg1393]

Welcome back to Canada! Gorgeous!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you!! It truly is 🙌🧡

[@jeftsui8163]

I live in Calgary so it's always so nice to see others appreciate the beauty that we have here. Been following your journey since the maritimes. Hope you enjoy your time here in North America.

[@OverlandingSophia]

You live in a beautiful part of the world 💛 Love that you've been following us since the Maritimes, we can't wait to explore of the west side of Canada. It's already blowing our socks off!

[@kaybrisvegas1099]

@Jef Tsui we love Calgary when we visited and loved the Rockies. What a place to live, we will be back we have unfinished business with your scenery there.😂

[@petera5221]

Great video.. Rockies never disappoint. Safe journey and welcome back to Canada.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Would have to agree there! Not often does something so hyped up actually exceed expectations 💛

[@petera5221]

@@OverlandingSophia 💯 Percent.

[@KatieJo-u8v]

I love your map, looking forward to the next one💗

[@OverlandingSophia]

It's been so cool to see the route develop each week!

[@davery07]

Great show as always. I lived in Alberta from 1977 through to 1988 and have travelled the icefields parkway a couple of times (in August haha). Surely so beautiful and definitely an awesome experience. Also, here's a funny one ... as I'm watching your video and as you're making smores, I'm sitting at my computer and having a snack with the same cookies, haha. Be safe and enjoy!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

No way! Haha I wanted to make more but Ben finished off the pack of biscuits before I could blink 😂 So grateful the weather cleared up and we got to experience the parkway, the snow made everything more spectacular ✨

[@davidglassford2194]

Even in this short video there are no words to describe those views. Great vid & keep enjoying your trip 👍🏻

[@OverlandingSophia]

There are no words! Even videos can only just glimpse at what it's like in reality. Mind blowing 💛

[@nikkilewis1699]

Rockies are unreal and amazing, awesome video

[@nikkilewis1699]

just joined membership, love your content and travels ! safe journey! from Nova Scotia, Expat Brit 14 years

[@nikkilewis1699]

hope you get back to NS some day, loved your travels here !

[@OverlandingSophia]

Aw Nikki thank you so much!! So happy to have you as a member, welcome! 💛 We'd LOVE to make it back to NS one day, a very special place for us ✨

[@scumpert]

My wife's name is Louise and we visited Lake Louise in 2010. Bloody stunning!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah how amazing! It was beautiful even in the middle of a snowstorm, can't imagine what it's like in the summer 💙

[@markplenty2631]

Hey Guys, hope you’re all well, loved the intro! Haha.. Ben foiled your plan to make him fall over.. 😂😂. Wow a 300km run with no signal and no fuel or food.. I’m a daredevil so would have a go too. One thing I love is looking at glaciers and mountains 🏔️. 😍.. wow! The sights are phenomenal! That buried trash receptacle is so that you can see where you’ve Bin 🗑️ 😂😂. I think preachers point is the perfect parkup! cheers! 🍷 😂.. what could you want s'more? I absolutely love it when there’s not a person to be seen for ages and you can just relax.. I’m high on life watching you being high on life too! I forgot to ask which of the camping apps finds actual campsites? I may be going to europe this year and want to know?

[@OverlandingSophia]

So many dad jokes in here Mark I don't know where to begin! 😂 These national parks are so busy in the summer that part of the magic of coming off-season is that we've had much of it to ourselves. Think it's only to get more isolated and remote the further north we go! We use IOverlander here but it's not used much in Europe. If you're in Europe you need to have Park4Night - the king of van life apps! You can find campsites and wild camps on there, water, services etc xx 💕

[@markplenty2631]

@@OverlandingSophia thanks, I already use Park4night, but just wanted to make sure. Love the dad jokes.. it’s better off season indeed. Safe travels x

[@sailinglatis]

🍷cheers! Thank you for a wonderful video of Alberta! Breathtaking. 🇨🇦

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much 🥹 Cheers! 🍻

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much 🥹 Cheers! 🍻

[@aSC_na_kolenke]

Yes, it's just amazing views. I am glad that you can observe all this beauty. Have a nice trip.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Sergei, it has to be one of the most beautiful drives in the world 🙌

[@PenelopetheTruck]

Epic landscape and the cinematography was on point 👍🏻

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much guys 🥹 🧡

[@globebusmotorhomeadventure8112]

🤩 snow capped mountains, remoteness and stunning landscape some great footage what a beautiful country Canada is perfect guys👌

[@OverlandingSophia]

It's spectacular! Words, photos, videos don't really do it justice!

[@crivensro]

Stunning pictures! Thank you so much for the sharing :-)!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you for watching! 🥰❤️

[@Mythos131]

Wow awesome. It's interesting to see the contrast of how you guys are doing your trip through northern Canada compared to Itchy Boots. I'm so glad you guys went through Banff and Jasper and showed us the epic grand majesty of the place while Itchy Boots was on a less epic route but as a geologist, she provided some very interesting geological information about the formation of the valley she was in and the geological information for some of the glaciers. And sadly she also told us Lake Louise would lose it's turquoise colour at some point.

[@OverlandingSophia]

We've followed her for a long time and loved seeing what route she chose going north. There was no way we could miss out on the Icefields Parkway! Even though we almost did because of the weather, thankfully the gods were looking down on us 😅

[@davidgillette7109]

Respect to Noraly but the glaciers are not going anywhere, global warming is a lie, this winter the snow pack is huge and several weeks of - 30 C

[@kaybrisvegas1099]

We did same drive in Rockies in 2019, so so so beautiful. My eyes hurt the whole time as i couldn’t look away from any of the spectacular scenery.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes!! I said to Ben at the end of the day how much my eyes were hurting from just looking at everything, everywhere, all of the time 😂 What a place eh!

[@randym8393]

We returned 3 weeks ago from Baja in our van. One of the last nights in Baja we camped north of Rosarito on that beach you featured on one of your videos, down that sketchy road. Now you are in our area of Canada. Welcome back to Canada. Safe travels.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ohh the little camp in the sand dunes?! Glad to hear you made it back all good! Missing that sunshine? We are a little 😂

[@randym8393]

@@OverlandingSophia Yes, that's the one. Missing the beaches and tacos.

[@alexandrak3847]

Welcome to our beautiful Alberta. We are spending quite some time in the Mountains and love it every time. Safe travels.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much! I can imagine you can have a lifetime in those mountains and never get bored 😍

[@vanialawrence5233]

Ben, you would get used to the long winters! There is always something to do in Alberta. Summer days are long and hot and winter days are short and cozy. Also in winter the bears are asleep and there are no bugs. If you go back past Jasper, try the gondala up the mountain, personally early June is the best time, no bugs but everything is green and blooming.

[@OverlandingSophia]

No bugs has been an amazing benefit to winter travel. As much as we can’t wait for warmer weather we’re also awaiting the onslaught of mozzies with trepidation 😳😳

[@floyd2222]

@@OverlandingSophia Mosquitos aren't the issue, annoying as they are. It is the frickin black flies. They actually take chunks. of. flesh. Seriously.

[@travelswithforrestflo1239]

Wow truly stunning scenery and park ups! 🤩

[@OverlandingSophia]

It was breathtaking! 💕

[@WayneHeath-b9t]

Nice drive. Been there many times. Actually, the Alaska Highway begins at Mile 0 in Dawson Creek, BC. The first 613 miles/987 km of the Alaska Highway are in British Columbia, ...

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes you're right! I'd read that Fort Nelson was the original Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway but didn't read about DC until after filming 🙈

[@eddvanlife7396]

Love the IP highway did it in 2014. Bears eating dandelions a taking pics in Jasper was our favourite at lake Maligne. So glad the weather and roads were on your side.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Wow! Must have been amazing to see! Such a road, words can't do it justice. Something to be experienced for sure 💛

[@ColourboxNow]

Welcome to my corner of the world. I live about 45 minutes from Banff. You've missed the cold weather (-30 to -40 C). Love you guys. Thanks for all the great vlogs. Paul

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much Paul, feeling very happy to be here! This must be an incredible place to live 😍

[@rogertaylor2924]

Stunning as usual Guy's!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much Roger! 🥹 xx

[@ivanstevens]

What an epic drive and you are probably doing at the best time as you have it to yourselves.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Definitely one of the perks of travelling off season 😃

[@fenna_pear1372]

Thank you for showcasing our amazing province of Alberta! It was very fun to watch you explore my backyard in a different perspective ❤❤😊😊

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you! It was one of the most stunning drives of our lives, wish we had longer to explore Alberta ✨

[@kendean1065]

Another great one! Wow! The Rockies!! Especially enjoying the drone footage. Somebody is talented to capture those shots. (sorry Ben, but you are a great driver!). No need to reply as I'm sure you guys are busy as I see the people following is really growing! No wonder. Just wanted you to know I'm really enjoying these. Can't wait for the next one!! Stay safe.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hehe thank you so much Ken. I just love getting the drone out here, seeing the landscape from a whole new perspective is really cool. And I still love to reply to as many as I can, really appreciate you not only taking the time to watch the video, but to leave such a lovely comment too. Makes us smile, so thank you for the kind words 🥰

[@radleo2291]

No matter how many times I have driven that ice fields highway it always feels like the first time. Jasper was the place I moved to back a long time ago when I left Nova Scotia. I am very glad you all got to see how beautiful of a place it is there and how big those mountains are. Have fun in BC and when you pass by Mt Robson I hope you get a clear day. When you were back east you were in my stomping grounds of the Annapolis Valley. Now you are right in the heart of the second stage of my life, living in the parks and then into BC.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Both such special places to live! Can imagine that the magnificence of those mountains can never get old. As we left the park we had a beautiful view of Mt Robson. That entire drive, even leaving the park was breathtaking. Our eyes literally hurt from staring at it all day trying to take it all in. Where are you off to live next?! We'll make sure to drop by 😂

[@radleo2291]

@@OverlandingSophia well where I am now I'll be for a while in Fort McMurray about 5 hours north of Edmonton. This is close to the end of another highway that turns into an ice road in the winter. Which I just found out from the new video, an ice road is a big deal. Some glad you were able to get a good view of Robson. Now that I don't live in the mountains it makes me think about how lucky I was to live in them for so many years. Safe travels north to the 4 of you.

[@radleo2291]

Also I just checked the map. I almost moved to toad river when I was younger. I guess that should count too since you drove by it! Haha

[@OverlandingSophia]

@@radleo2291 We didn’t just drive by we camped there! Fancy moving to Hawaii next?!

[@friendofGod99]

Absolutely awesome photography and drone shots !!! Breathtaking scenery and if I could see it in person it’d be even MORE beautiful ! Looks like River was loving the snow 🙂. Happy that you did not encounter closed roads. The four of you Be safe and have fun !!!! Thanks for taking me along🙂

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Starr! Haha River loves the snow, eating and chasing it, specifically 😂 It was one of the most beautiful drives we've ever done, hope we managed to capture just some of the majesty! Hope you're having a lovely weekend and staying clear of bloody tornados! 😳 🧡

[@friendofGod99]

@@OverlandingSophia I am dodging those twisters 🌪

[@packingourtrunks]

We say it every week, but WOW!! Another stunning video guys 🙏❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@tommagee4322]

Used to lead groups into Banff and Jasper! Seeing it brought back great and crazy memories! Thanks~! And s'mores - for whatever reason, some in my state, Minnesota, take credit for them. Funny story is I worked for the ICCL in Dublin Ireland for a long summer many years ago. We rented from a couple who used there outdoor grill every night so we had family back in Minnesota ship Honey Maid graham crackers, marshmallows, and Hershey bars to Dublin and got everyone in the McKee Park area of Dublin hooked on s'mores. Thanks for the journey! Love it.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ahaha love it! Sharing the s’mores love around the globe! I don’t know why I’ve never tried it before, seen it in all the movies but oh my, that burnt sugary marshmallow 😭🙌 And so happy to hear the video brought back some happy memories for you!

[@darren7422]

Glad you were able to enjoy (and survive) my favourite part of this country. Just there last weekend. Winter is hanging on for an extra month, snow conditions skiing Marmot on the 15th were amazing for this time of year. S'mores by the campfire and egg & cheese buns warmed in foil for breakfast an Alberta camp staple. Word of caution, almost lost a pup on Friday when millisecond after I undid the leash, she ran onto ice to go after geese standing on the ice. She ended up in the water. A Scary three or minutes. A lot of sun spot activity this year, you should see some great Aurora for your travels north and south. Great content as always. Safe travels!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yeah it seems everywhere is getting an extra dose of winter this year. Utah usually gets 300inches of snow but they were already at 800inches when we were there. Just crazy. Thanks for the heads up about the frozen lakes too. The one we were camped by was just rock beneath the ice, it was starting to break but water wasn’t beneath it yet. And the river at the end… it was 2ft deep but I let Ben go on that on his own. Hope your little pup was okay after the cold water shock, scary how quickly things can happen! 🐾🧡

[@jennnotavenndiagram3561]

Celebration cookies are so yummy! Welcome back to Canada.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ohh yeah 100% agree!

[@Waiheke-Transcend]

So amazing to see in the winter and I'm so envious of that camping site! We drove the parkway both ways in September about 4 years ago and we were commenting that yep, it's pretty spectacular but the South Island NZ was pretty much as fabulous... until 4 days later in Jasper. 😀The smoke haze from the hundreds of bush fires all over BC & northern US cleared! WOWOWOWOWOWOWOOOOOOW! Did we ever take back our words. 😀Most of that HUGENESS had been hidden behind the smoke haze and when it was finally revealed.... just mind blowing. BTW, the mum in me get's very concerned when you walk out on the snow over rivers and lakes!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ohhh New Zealand is a huuuge bucket list one for me, not least because Lord of the Rings was my love growing up and I think I will burst into tears when I see those landscapes in person 😂 But The Rockies were just like you say! The hugeness is SO hard to comprehend, our eyes were actually hurting from the expansiveness, if that makes sense lol. And thank you for the concern about the ice, but don't worry. The part of the lake we were walking on was actually stone underneath, it wasn't the water. And the river at the end was about 2 ft deep with 2ft of ice on top, so at worst Ben would just have very cold ankles 🥰 xx

[@alexspeirs8675]

Amazing video thanks for sharing

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Alex 🥰

[@bettyourcampervan]

Another brilliant video guys ❤️❤️🚐🚐 xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much 🧡

[@tracyrichmond-pshyk8863]

I am so glad you enjoyed our amazing Alberta. I was born and raised in Alberta and live 3 hours from Jasper. The mountains and the park are amazing. Hope you are able to visit more of our great province on your return from Alaska.

[@OverlandingSophia]

What an amazing part of the world it is here 💛 I don't know how much of Alberta we'll get to see on our way south but the small part we've seen has left a mark on us! ✨

[@lindataylor6093]

Absolutely mind blowingly stunning. Xxx

[@OverlandingSophia]

It was bucket list stuff 🧡

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

So glad you got to drive through this magnificent area.....remember it well from my younger days!! 😊

[@OverlandingSophia]

Feeling so grateful the weather turned into blue skies and sunshine for us!

[@darrylparsons4539]

Welcome back to the Great White North! The Parkway drive is even more spectacular in the summer. You can stop and swim in numerous lakes along the way in the glacier melt. The views and wildlife are even more spectacular, and it is well worth going out on the Columbia Glacier. Ah well, you can't do everything on your travels. At least you had clear skies. p.s. The bears are still hibernating. I believe I have seen bears on all 3 occasions that I have driven that road, or the roads around it. Keeping my fingers crossed you do not encounter any late winter storms.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Darryl! I definitely think both seasons have their perks. The snow was otherworldly, on the peaks and on the trees. And we didn't have any crowds which was magical. But 99% of the trails were closed and the lakes were definitely not turquoise 😂 Would love to drive in the warmer weather and see the difference. Gutted we couldn't get out on the glacier! Also, we missed ice skating on LL so April is definitely the worst time to visit 🙈

[@dancarden72]

amazing guys. what an epic journey you guys are on. By far the biggest road trip i have followed.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Dan, it's certainly starting to feel epic now 💛

[@charlenechua6073]

Happy Sunday Love the caption of road trip vlog

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Charlene, happy Sunday ❤️

[@briansavage1408]

We did the Icefields parkway by car in September. It was snowing. Clear roads, but snow covered Christmas trees. Absolutely lovely. Enjoying watching your travels.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Doesn't the snow just make it all so much more magical and majestic 😍

[@rah94]

great video

[@karencurley4293]

What a beautiful video you guys have done! Amazing country! I especially loved watching it on a big screen. ❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much Karen 🥹 Hope the big screen did some justice to how huuuuge those mountains were!

[@patcoburn1960]

Amazing. Roll on the midnight sun. 😃

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh yesss, we actually can’t wait 🌞

[@adelheidbrown2727]

wooo you're back in Canada!!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh hell yeah!! And it is putting on a SHOW 🥳 🇨🇦

[@sameclm]

Just stunning!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@leebennett9984]

Glad to see you guy's doing brilliant after your scare with the dogs only just caught up with your channel God speed 👍

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh god yeah, Scout and his moment of bravery! All good thanks, now we've just got grizzlies to worry about 😂

[@noxtwilight_]

You are indeed in one of the most beautiful areas of the world. BC especially is incredible at every turn. I look forward to seeing this part of your trip especially.

[@OverlandingSophia]

We cannot wait to explore here, heard nothing but amazing things about this part of the world 💛

[@51marshmellow]

Hi you two plus two , I wrote a whole comment to you yesterday after watching this that was beautifully written 🤣if I do say so myself and then it up and disappeared and my brain shut down (as it still is a bit now). So I won't attempt to repeat it but suffice to say I found your post one of the most moving experiences for me of your journey. WOW WOW WOW is totally appropriate and no words do your expert sharing of those two days justice. Magical and gifted to us so generously. Well done and thank you so much. Love to you and as always, safe travels. ❤❤❤❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh no! That's definitely happened to me before 😅 There is something special about the Rockies, they are SO grand and huge and honestly our brains just couldn't take it all in! Our eyes literally hurt by the end of the second day! Hope you're doing well Ellen, sending big loves from all of us xx 💜

[@Sarahandlee]

Hi guys, hope your both well? what want an amazing park up, looked so beautiful. The drone footage was spectacular. We really enjoyed this one. Take care Sarah & Lee

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much, it was a such an insane landscape to drive through! 🧡

[@suzannehayward1540]

WOW scenery amazing fabulous vlog stay safe guys X❤️

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you! 💕

[@va3ngc]

I didn't realize winter still held its grip out that way this late in the year. I always thought the "chinooks" took care of that. Never been out that way, but I hear from my wife it is beautiful.

[@OverlandingSophia]

I think down in Calgary it's much milder, but up in the mountains it was snow snow snow and a bit more snow 😂 It's breathtaking, no photos or videos can capture it in our opinion. Just something you got to see for yourself!

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Welcome back to 🇨🇦 Canada eh 😊 the spectacular views wow, it’s hard to wrap my head around the views from Utah to being in snow in the Rockies in Alberta, just wow. Your pictures and videos are top quality, thanks for sharing. Safe travels see you next week.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Aw yeah thank you Russell! So happy to be back, albeit a long way from where we left! Yep our brains can hardly take it all in, the landscapes have been crazy ever since Utah. Think it's only to get more wild and wonderful too as we head north 💛

[@haighaj]

Wow stunning, looks amazing ❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

It was breathtaking 🤩

[@priscillachapman9145]

New to your channel! Beautiful scenery and narrative.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@theseerdark6211]

wow the scenery is breathtaking ty for your diligence an perspective of the way you share your incredible journey me an the wife holly srry i should introduce myself im glenn bless you guys im loving every episode we love the way you show your route on the map we feel like were right along side you we feel like kindred spirits an your our friends that we havent met yet loads of love an bless u guys safe journey xx look forward to the next vid of our fav youtubers

[@OverlandingSophia]

This made us smile so much, thank you so much for this 🥹 Knowing you enjoy the videos so much makes us so happy, and feeling like you're right here with us is exactly how we want you to feel! Hope you're buckled in tight for the trip up to Prudhoe Bay! xx

[@madmadagascar]

It truly is so epic over there! Happy you got lucky with the weather. And love all the Office references!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yep! Epic doesn't begin to describe it. The weather gods were definitely looking down on us this week 🌞

[@diamondsontour]

What a fabulous video. We’ve added Preachers Point to our itinerary, should be there this time next year. Fabulous work guys, Ben & Sarah x.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh you will love it! Million dollar view! If you get there earlier in the winter, bubbles form in the lake that you can see from the surface, it looks amazing! Unfortunately the ice had turned foggy and was covered in snow when we got there.

[@diamondsontour]

@@OverlandingSophia fabulous thanks. And for being our ongoing reconnaissance. X