I am too embarrassed to admit just how many times I rewatch every AA video. But this one will break all sorts of records in that category. What an epic journey.
That moment when you noticed you already watched this video and needs to move to newer upload ones but then decided to just re-watch it anyway because the content is just surreal.
I am 71 yrs young it is so refreshing to see for young men enjoying themselves in the out doors. Love your videos you are gentlemen and scholars in a world full of self centered people of your generation, good job keep the videos coming. Jim
We just brought along a 80 year old young spirit along one of our hikes "Roman Nose Idaho," and was quite impressed that with his many years of hard labor (miner) followed by many years of retirement but keeping active; his ability to still keep a descent pace. He was a mountaineer for most of his life, but was always mission oriented instead of enjoying current locations along the way. The latter tends to be our channel's theme. It is also motivating knowing people of all ages enjoy these video channels. Mine is still growing > 2000 subscribers, but seeing the growth is motivation to keep making videos.
Could not agree with you more, Jim. And oh BTW, I am 75 with a few too many trips under the knife. Best of luck, Guys. Keep going. I do so much appreciate your words about the park system and public lands.
@@AdventureArchives I keep recording or taking pictures during all my trips. Started way before you. I saw your first videos and it was so funny. In good way. Videos had already good energy, but it's unbelievable how much you improved since your first video. Keep going guys! Wish you all the best!
I've been dealing with a lot of stressful things lately, but when I watch you guys hiking when I can't, it really brings happiness to my life. Thank you for doing this.
I just finished watching a movie of Mt Everest from the 1990s that was aired on national television. This video of yours is better produced and better edited than that was. I don't understand why you guys aren't like on television or something? So much talent! What you've taught me is how these little quick images and shots throughout the video present a story and stick in a person's brain.. It's all about telling a story and you're all a master at it! I'm so proud to be a Patreon and support you.
Leaving tonight for this exact same hike that was inspired by this video. Thanks guys; we owe this to you. I hope our trip is as amazing as yours. Wish us luck!
So glad to see you all aware and in action to preserve the environment that exists. Most of us avid hikers and trekkers are so. I just want to request you all to just google, "the number one reason of deforestation". Saving nature certainly goes much beyond not using plastic straws and avoiding plastic as much as possible(it does make a difference), but also choosing wisely everything that we consume. I have just started watching your videos. Very well made, with good music. Impactful creations. Thank you.😊
Bro, this is the first video of yours that I've watched. I was already sold on your channel just because of how fun watching you guys was and how much I learned. But kicking it out with a sensible environmental message about how we need to hold our politicians and big businesses accountable for global warming really sold me on this channel. Keep it up
I've been to a large majority of the western national parks of the US, and none even come close to Glacier. It really is the crown jewel of the lower 48.
I moved up here from the south for these exact reasons. The views any direction you drive never gets old. Every time of the year you could look at one mountain and it never really looks the same. Especially in the wintertime. I was driving today and noticed some snow peaks with the sun hitting them just right at sunset. They were golden with purple hues around them. I had to pull over and take it in. I completely get everything you guys felt and was thrilled to see y'all finally up here.
Thanks for the vicarious experience with this hike, guys! This exact trek was on our hike list for a planned Glacier trip in August 2018. Unfortunately, my wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in July of that year. Long story short but she’s in remission and we did get here in 2019 but she wasn’t yet strong enough to tackle this hike yet. And then this year (2022) the trail was closed due to grizzly activity. We’re both 66 years old so if we can’t get to this one in the next few years it may not happen. But we certainly enjoyed this through you guys. Thanks for having us along!
I am 65 , no way could I tackle this hike. I am happy I can walk around the Columbus OH zoo in sub zero weather for Festival of Lights! Good luck to you both to continue on your dream hikes!
Your authenticity and camaraderie are quite possibly my favorite things on TH-cam. Once again you have shown why you guys are my favorite to watch. Thank you!
This was my husband's favorite hike in Glacier! So cool to be able to walk it again with you guys! And the grizzly!! There is nowhere to go on that part - thank goodness it went down!
Thanks for the video. I have thousands of pictures from 35+ years of hiking/climbing/biking/rafting/fishing/camping and skiing Glacier. Over 6000 trail miles and summited peaks over 100 times. I did all i could while capable. A deteriorating lower back condition finally got the best of me. I'm retired in the Andes mountains of Ecuador. Appreciate the video. I have little video, but for snippets. Bear encounters are special. Climbing Siyeh is great place to catch them digging up moths. They flip 300lb rocks like they're slices of bread. Never had to deploy bear spray in all my encounters. Just give them room and speak in a calm low voice as you slowly move away. Worked every time Had mountain lion encounters on numerous occasions. Same thing. Remain calm, speak softly, let them leave the area - they will. Wolves and wolverines are spectacular! Found a wolverine den in 2002 and visited it for 5 years before they moved on. Curious, non-threatening creatures. Did the Dawson Pitamakan loop twice, from both ways. Long day trip. Hit it in August both times. Flowers in full bloom. Pitamakan pass is one of my favorite trail views in the park. I miss the Park. But time to move on with memories si vivid. Your video takes me back. Thank you.
I feel like a I am hanging out with friends watching your videos. I have always wanted to go to Glacier, thank you for taking us there! Beautiful footage, edited to perfection, thank you!!!
At 41:50 you said exactly what I thought when I hike GNP in 2020. At age 44, I fulfilled the dream I had since a child pouring over a huge photo book of GNP in a dusty quiet corner of my library set just a mile from the central west coast of FL. I dream still, almost daily, of those glacier carved peaks, colorful stones, pine fresh air….Thanks for bringing me back.
So happy you guys made it to beautiful Glacier NP. We camped over a week there a few years ago and hiked along mountain goats, grizzlies and big horn sheeps in the distance. The beauty is remarkable there and makes up for the crazy continental divide weather. Thank you for another great adventure, brought back much memories. We need to protect and respect mother nature's majesty, thank you for your advocacy!
I found this channel from my lecturer, she said that this youtube channel about nature, hiking, camping since I like nature and its beauty. At first I was confused about which youtube channel discussed nature, I like this video explaining the plants and animals in the places they visit to all of us.
What a magnificent episode. No one captures the essence of the wild landscape like these chaps. The reality of these National Parks is always different than one imagines them to be. And coming from a country where it is impossible to see a bear outside of a zoo, the bear encounters were riveting. This episode was indeed "the cake".
Thanks for giving me joy and hope... to see such beauty! And, special strong spirits, please never stop with sharing your life loving appreciation of nature.
Fantastic! You made it to Glacier near my home! My daughter and I had a permit for that exact trip 3 years ago this past August. We went the same direction and stayed our first night at Old Man Lake. It was such a gorgeous hike! We were tired that last stretch too! The weather was nice until we got to camp, then we had intermittent rain. We got a break and ate our supper, then retreated to our tent for the rest of the night. It was cold but we had the right gear so stayed nice and warm. In the morning when I woke up, I looked up at the tent roof and saw a strange kaleidoscope pattern. I reached up and thumped the tent…whoosh came down snow! It was August 15th! I woke my daughter exclaiming “Sarah, it snowed!” Her response was”You’re shitting me?” 😂 We unzipped our tent to see a magical landscape of summer snow. It had snowed about 1-2 inches. We decided to have an easy morning, let the snow melt and backtrack the way we came. Then We were eating our breakfast and heard a pack of wolves down by the lake. At first we thought they were coyotes, then realized the deeper howls were distinctly wolves. After breakfast while filtering water, my daughter got a brief glimpse of one along the shore not far from us. What a great adventure. I hope to try that hike again and make it over Pitamakan and Dawson passes. Thank you for taking me up and around! Unbelievable that grizzly was on that trail but they do hunt mountain goats I hear.
Glacier looks unbelievable! Thanks for sharing another one of your adventures guys! I prefer watching this to anything on TV. I can tell how much time and effort you guys put into each episode and it does not go unnoticed! Happy trails gents and thanks for sharing
Glacier never fails to impress! I did the Gunsight pass trail and had perfect weather for 3 days, also saw my first grizzly bear near the pass. This place is truly special!
Fantastic! Breathtaking “on the trail” film sequences. You’ve captured the tension of precarious, wind battered trails and the glorious views of Glacier National Park in all its moods. We felt like we were part of this both fun and terrifying adventure. Thanks for taking us along! Sue and Ton
i hiked this EXACT trail in august this year. after 3 years of being an adventure archives fan, beating you to this punch is admittedly gratifying. sadly, we only had 1 day to hike this behemoth of a loop, so i didn’t get to take in all of the scenery for too long. this serves as an excellent refresher. thanks you guys!
Thank you for taking me on an incredible journeys. after viewing several of your videos, I have become a fan. I love the relationship you guys share. I love learning about plants from Andrew. I love your sense of humor and honesty.
I didn't think I would want to watch all of the 1 hour plus of your video, but the four of you are very entertaining to watch/talk. I also love the education of the different plant life and the terrain you've encountered. Thanks for the video.
The effort you put into your content, the beautiful photos, videos, knowledge of your surroundings, your insight and interesting accounts of your journeys is what sets your channel apart from the rest. ❤️
Absolutely beautiful. I didn't want the video to end. The high country and fast moving mountain rivers have always been my favorite images. I showed it to my wife and said, as the tears were running down my face, that this was the best scenery I could imagine. And it made me sad to know that I would never be able to visit here myself because of my travel anxiety. And at 76 yrs of age I'm running out of time. Thank you for bringing this to me and allowing me to at least see this beautiful place.
Thanks so much for your comment, and we're glad our video can help you experience places like this. Even if you're afraid of traveling, there are lots of beautiful natural areas everywhere! We're based in Ohio and Indiana, and while we don't have incredible mountains, there are lots of peaceful forests full of wildflowers and streams :) Thanks so much for watching, and I hope you get to experience some amazing scenery no matter where you are
I love, love, love your videos! The combination of great hikes, videography, wildlife (yo, bear😮), plant life education, meals and the camaraderie between you four is perfect! Thank you so much for doing what you do!
You guys crack me up, funny, educational, use of verbiage in describing your feelings and emotions. Love your travels throughout this nation, very well done and you can be proud of what you produced in your videos.
I found this channel randomly and I subbed right away. Quality is top notch. I have never watched any foreign hiking videos, so it was really cool to see your hiking culture compared to mine. The way you have to hang your food from bears, where we have to look out only for mice 😅 And the views... wow. Our mountains here in Finland look like small rocks compared to those 😆 Cool to see same kind of plants on the other side of the world too. Greetings from Finland! 🇫🇮
Great episode! I'm from the area, my families ranch is close to Glacier. I'm mid 30's but I've seen about every animal and creature in the area and even roped black bears! Two terrifying encounters were 1) running into a bull elk during mating season. I was climbing a steep embankment and grabbing branches/rocks when suddenly I thought I heard something, looked up and bam! Giant elk staring right at me. Could feel the ground shake when he walked, and he gave a deep groan that instantly made me shake! 2) running into a bighorn sheep on a trail in Glacier. Was hiking with a sibling and rounded a corner and bam! There he was, just standing there staring at me. Again, my legs were shaking and I was terrified. Just stood there and slowly backed up. He actually walked right past me I could have reached out and grabbed him! Your channel was just recommended to me and I really enjoy it! I think something that differentiates you guys a lot and something I really like is how you discuss not just the park itself or the animals, but the plants/flora/fauna and even the rocks. It's so refreshing coming across a channel that has interest in the many dynamics and dimensions of our environment! If you all return to the area and want a good meal with some world class Piedmont beef or bison or just to do some extensive back country exploring with horses and mules just shoot me a message, would love to tag along for a bit!
This was truly an epic episode guys. One of your best to date. From the fantastic landscape and views to the encounters with the wildlife, especially the bears (Yo Bear!!) 🐻 Andrew, your Leonard Nimoy was both clinical and emotionless and therefore brilliant! 👏🖖 Beautifully captured and presented as always. Worth multiple watches to take it all in! Glacier National Park is spectacular and thanks for capturing this adventure for all of us. Well done guys! 👍
Hi..I'm Karen🫂 I'm almost 60. I'm a retired Registered Nurse and a mom of 5. 39 years of age, 37, 18 and 15 year old twins. I come from a lot of past trauma and have anxiety. I stumbled across your videos just recently. I cannot begin to tell you, how all you goofy tech guys, and possibly a horticulturist, have helped me. Your videos are entertaining, beautiful and brave. I'm at awe at your kindness and patience towards one another..and your teamwork and positivity..wow! You inspire me. My dad and I hiked all over Zion, Bryce Canyon, Washington state, All over Canada.. Victoria and Vancouver. This was in the 70s and 80s. I miss those times. Keep it up guys..you are amazing humans..we need more people like you in the world. God bless you all🧑🦳😇⛰️🏔️🌲🌳⛈️
I grew up just outside of Two Medicine, and now that I live in the South it was absolutely wonderful to see back home again after over 10 years. Thank you for such a wonderful video
Definitely the episode with the highest “yo bear” count 🐻 although that was nerve racking that’s so amazing to see them up close!!! Those shots of them were so awesome, thank you! Amazing episode, so happy to be part of the Patreon so I get to see it early!! ❤
Hats off , AA for your epic trip to Glacier National Park. Breathtaking mountains, green meadows, everchanging weather and of course 🐻 BEARS!! Beautiful music to showcase all the views 😮 As a SC coastal girl, definitely yes to salt on watermelon 🍉. You are the best! 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️❤️😎
That is an absolutely awesome adventure. Those are parts of glacier I have never seen and oh my gosh so amazing. You guys are just fun for this 73yr Grandma. I'm never gonna be doing this and I still get to see all the beautiful scenery and how wonderful you guys operate together. Blessings and thank you from portland oregon.❤
I’m so proud of you guys for having the courage to actually experience another Gaia at her best! May God guide your footsteps, and protect you on your journeys!
You guys did an incredible job on this video!! Thank you so much for the hard work it takes to put your videos together!! Bravo you should all be very proud of this!!!
That was a “beary” exciting episode! I was impressed by how calm you all stayed being so up close and personal with the wide variety of bears. That mac-n-cheese was very well deserved! Thank you for sharing another amazing adventure! 😊🐾
I loved when it was said that the scenery made you feel like you were living out your childhood fantasy, because I had just thought and felt that same thing a moment before it was said . 🌌🌄
I think Brian should become the crew's geology expert like Andrew is for plants. I'd love some close up shots of rocks with Brian spouting some knowledge.
The bush with big green leaves and little red clumps at 14:30ish are called thimble berries! The little red clump he described was actually the dried up berry itself it its late season. When they are fresh they look a lot like a raspberry and are extremely tasty and abundant! They are my favorite berry in the park and make for a great trail snack as your climbing to the peaks!
Yeah when I think of hiking, this is what I imagine to be. The vibrant colours of the grass, trees, wildlife and the beautiful landscape. What a scenic view and epic hike.
I'm from the Glacier area, born and raised. I've been watching y'all since day one; wondering when the GNP video would drop. Glad to see you guys made it. Much love from Montana
Glacier is such a special place. We were there in late summer of ‘21 just for day hiking. I definitely plan to go back out there soon and go backpacking. Your group’s videos really capture the beauty of the places that you go. Thanks!
Thanks guys! That was breathtaking. I unfortunately cannot do extensive hiking due to a bad knee injury, so I get excited seeing vids like this. Thanx again!
High winds on ridges is such a crazy time, it's very hard not to be entirely present and it's tough to even think. I've had a few moments like that where it's difficult to admire the view when you are getting pushed by the force of the wind!
Wonderful episode! I especially enjoy the botany lessons along the way. I can't tell you how many times I've seen different plants along the trails and have wondered if they were edible. Good job guys..
Enjoyed this as I did 3 big hikes in Glacier this past summer. Had one grizzly encounter a few hundred yards away. I also packed the Lost Coast 20yrs ago, that was fun to watch again. Meant to share a picture of the rusted out buoy you saw as we used this for a zipline many years ago.
Absolutely beautiful video. You all seem like you are enjoying you life. Not only was the park beautiful, but I really enjoyed all of you. I just can't explain how much I enjoyed this. Please keep doing what you are doing.. Each of you. It's so nice seeing 5 friends out enjoying life. Please be safe in your travels and ENJOY your travels. Thank you all again❤❤❤
This is my favorite adventure so far. After you spotted the grizzly, as you went on down the trail, I was wondering where you'd go for safety if you saw one on the steep trail, up on one side and straight down on the other. I enjoy Andrew identifying the plant life. I love the way y'all pass around the food and drinks. You make me want to go buy some freeze dried meals. Have fun for us all, we love you.
What the guys shared at the end of the hike was a nice dream that we can only hope comes true for all humanity and all beings on earth. 🌏 Thank you all for your kind hearts 💕 and beautiful scenery. Never stop hiking!!!
For anyone who says Thomas was extra, you're wrong, FRESH ground pressed coffee with that view on a mountain ridge? Priceless. Worth every ounce. A GSI Coffee Rocket is worth it's weight in gold if you like drip coffee out in the wild!
Glacier National Park has always been my favorite, and this video really does it justice. Great scenery, great editing, and you almost made it through an hour and a half without using the word "nostalgic." 😏 This goes to the top of my list of your videos. Thanks for taking us along❗
What an epic journey this was! The effort you guys took to make me feel like I was part of the stunning views it , and multiple spots of wildlife! and learn more from it as well. Beautifully filmed and edited ..! Thank you so much for sharing!!
It's inspiring to see how strong you all have become as hikers and backpackers 55:50 I have watched your videos since your earliest Ohio and WV hikes and your videos just keep getting better and better! Thanks for sharing amazing sights and hikes with all of us.
Just found your channel and having been to Glacier a few times, enjoyed it immensely. That's the best video of Glacier I've watched. We didn't do that trail but many others including to Grinnell Glacier. Your attitude is awesome, thank you so much. My age and my wife having ALS, our traveling is over😢. So we are so happy to have folks like you take us there via videos. Recognizing some of the spots is priceless.
I work seasonally in Glacier and found this to sate my appetite of missing it in the off season. Glad to see you guys enjoyed it so much. Dawson-Pitamakan is such a great loop. You guys are committed for lugging a tripod the whole way! By the way, I've also caught myself saying "I wish I could bottle this feeling up" during my time in the park. By the way, the tree that the bags were stapled to were probably white bark pine. The tree is threatened in Glacier due to beetle infestations and blister rust, which have been getting more aggressive due to effects of climate change. White bark pine nuts are an important source of food for the grizzlies. There are efforts to rehabilitate habitat with white bark pine seedlings in the park. I believe the bags are put on trees which seem to have a higher resistance to blister rust, so that the cones can be protected from animals but used to proliferate hardier trees in replanting efforts. It's an interesting push-and-pull since you sacrifice some of the food source to help with the longevity of the species.
I am too embarrassed to admit just how many times I rewatch every AA video. But this one will break all sorts of records in that category. What an epic journey.
My favorite is canoeing in Canada.
I rewatch AA every time. These guys makes me feel so welcomed for some reason, like I'm part of their journey.
No worries. I start to binge them right when winter hits because I'm sad about the weather and how dark it is.
Nothing to be embarrassed about my friend!
We all do it!
That moment when you noticed you already watched this video and needs to move to newer upload ones but then decided to just re-watch it anyway because the content is just surreal.
I am 71 yrs young it is so refreshing to see for young men enjoying themselves in the out doors. Love your videos you are gentlemen and scholars in a world full of self centered people of your generation, good job keep the videos coming. Jim
We just brought along a 80 year old young spirit along one of our hikes "Roman Nose Idaho," and was quite impressed that with his many years of hard labor (miner) followed by many years of retirement but keeping active; his ability to still keep a descent pace. He was a mountaineer for most of his life, but was always mission oriented instead of enjoying current locations along the way. The latter tends to be our channel's theme.
It is also motivating knowing people of all ages enjoy these video channels. Mine is still growing > 2000 subscribers, but seeing the growth is motivation to keep making videos.
Same thoughts here. Very good job fine young men! Keep on trekkin'!
What about your generation, Jim?? Boomers are the most selfish generation. Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones
I'm 66 Jim and I could not agree more. These fellows and others like them are the future of our fine country.
Could not agree with you more, Jim. And oh BTW, I am 75 with a few too many trips under the knife. Best of luck, Guys. Keep going. I do so much appreciate your words about the park system and public lands.
Finally, an episode with bear encounters after hearing "yo bear" for years. Great video!
It took over 50 episodes and like nearly ten years for "yo bear" to actually be situationally appropriate hahaha
@@AdventureArchives you have to go to Smoky mountains with me and bear will come to you haha
@@AdventureArchives I keep recording or taking pictures during all my trips. Started way before you. I saw your first videos and it was so funny. In good way. Videos had already good energy, but it's unbelievable how much you improved since your first video. Keep going guys! Wish you all the best!
@@AdventureArchives looking forward to the new YO BEAR 🐻 t-shirt design
Another way to see it is that this is the only time “yo bear” has failed them.😂
I've been dealing with a lot of stressful things lately, but when I watch you guys hiking when I can't, it really brings happiness to my life. Thank you for doing this.
Thanks so much for watching, we're glad our videos can help with the stress! :)
@@AdventureArchives ❤️❤️
Same, they've been one of my relaxing go-tos for years now. So lovely to watch them grow and reach more people
That “Wow” from Andrew at 44:00 was so GENUINE it made me smile. And then when the camera panned I even said wow to myself! What a view.
"What is there for a bear to eat up here?" TH-camrs. The answer is TH-camrs.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Moths
I just love your hiking videos! It's like watching a Nat Geo doc! So well produced, entertaining and informative but REAL! the best on the Tube!
I just finished watching a movie of Mt Everest from the 1990s that was aired on national television. This video of yours is better produced and better edited than that was. I don't understand why you guys aren't like on television or something? So much talent! What you've taught me is how these little quick images and shots throughout the video present a story and stick in a person's brain.. It's all about telling a story and you're all a master at it! I'm so proud to be a Patreon and support you.
I cant remake that comment, but I agree whole heartedly!
I have been saying and thinking the same thing ???
Because television is no longer an indication of talent
@@kazimirn.6556 if it ever was!
This is the stuff that SHOULD be on TV, but instead people want to watch real housewives instead.
Stumbled upon this video and it is the most wholesome travel doc I’ve ever seen. Wish I had a friend group who’d be willing to do these things!
Also, love how y’all are fascinated with Tajín on watermelon at the end of the video! I’m Mexican and grew up eating that every summer :)
Leaving tonight for this exact same hike that was inspired by this video. Thanks guys; we owe this to you. I hope our trip is as amazing as yours. Wish us luck!
Thank you so much, Jason! Have a blast and be safe!
So glad to see you all aware and in action to preserve the environment that exists. Most of us avid hikers and trekkers are so.
I just want to request you all to just google, "the number one reason of deforestation". Saving nature certainly goes much beyond not using plastic straws and avoiding plastic as much as possible(it does make a difference), but also choosing wisely everything that we consume.
I have just started watching your videos. Very well made, with good music. Impactful creations.
Thank you.😊
Thomas is very knowledgeable and adds much to this group!
Extremely wholesome video. No one is doing it like you guys. Very heart moving. Please keep these it up. Your videos bring life to many people.
You all travel to places, that I couldn't because of health conditions and age! Thank you all, for sharing your adventure with all of us.
Simply Top Shelf Adventure Archives. Easily one of the top 5 adventures you've shared with us.
WELL worth the wait! Thank you for including so much of indigenous wisdom in this video.
Bro, this is the first video of yours that I've watched. I was already sold on your channel just because of how fun watching you guys was and how much I learned. But kicking it out with a sensible environmental message about how we need to hold our politicians and big businesses accountable for global warming really sold me on this channel. Keep it up
I've been to a large majority of the western national parks of the US, and none even come close to Glacier. It really is the crown jewel of the lower 48.
I moved up here from the south for these exact reasons. The views any direction you drive never gets old. Every time of the year you could look at one mountain and it never really looks the same. Especially in the wintertime. I was driving today and noticed some snow peaks with the sun hitting them just right at sunset. They were golden with purple hues around them. I had to pull over and take it in. I completely get everything you guys felt and was thrilled to see y'all finally up here.
Thanks for the vicarious experience with this hike, guys! This exact trek was on our hike list for a planned Glacier trip in August 2018. Unfortunately, my wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in July of that year. Long story short but she’s in remission and we did get here in 2019 but she wasn’t yet strong enough to tackle this hike yet. And then this year (2022) the trail was closed due to grizzly activity. We’re both 66 years old so if we can’t get to this one in the next few years it may not happen. But we certainly enjoyed this through you guys. Thanks for having us along!
You can do it! O am 69 with various disabilities , but I have hope for recovery. In my past life the wilderness has saved me. Or should I say ,God.
I am 65 , no way could I tackle this hike. I am happy I can walk around the Columbus OH zoo in sub zero weather for Festival of Lights! Good luck to you both to continue on your dream hikes!
Your authenticity and camaraderie are quite possibly my favorite things on TH-cam. Once again you have shown why you guys are my favorite to watch. Thank you!
I am 60 and an armchair traveler. You guys are so interesting! So glad I found you
This was my husband's favorite hike in Glacier! So cool to be able to walk it again with you guys! And the grizzly!! There is nowhere to go on that part - thank goodness it went down!
Thanks for the video.
I have thousands of pictures from 35+ years of hiking/climbing/biking/rafting/fishing/camping and skiing Glacier.
Over 6000 trail miles and summited peaks over 100 times. I did all i could while capable. A deteriorating lower back condition finally got the best of me. I'm retired in the Andes mountains of Ecuador.
Appreciate the video. I have little video, but for snippets.
Bear encounters are special. Climbing Siyeh is great place to catch them digging up moths. They flip 300lb rocks like they're slices of bread.
Never had to deploy bear spray in all my encounters. Just give them room and speak in a calm low voice as you slowly move away. Worked every time
Had mountain lion encounters on numerous occasions. Same thing. Remain calm, speak softly, let them leave the area - they will.
Wolves and wolverines are spectacular!
Found a wolverine den in 2002 and visited it for 5 years before they moved on. Curious, non-threatening creatures.
Did the Dawson Pitamakan loop twice, from both ways. Long day trip.
Hit it in August both times. Flowers in full bloom. Pitamakan pass is one of my favorite trail views in the park.
I miss the Park. But time to move on with memories si vivid.
Your video takes me back.
Thank you.
I feel like a I am hanging out with friends watching your videos. I have always wanted to go to Glacier, thank you for taking us there! Beautiful footage, edited to perfection, thank you!!!
At 41:50 you said exactly what I thought when I hike GNP in 2020. At age 44, I fulfilled the dream I had since a child pouring over a huge photo book of GNP in a dusty quiet corner of my library set just a mile from the central west coast of FL. I dream still, almost daily, of those glacier carved peaks, colorful stones, pine fresh air….Thanks for bringing me back.
Calling it at half way through. Best episode yet.
Thanks! Wanted to send $20 but didn’t give the option so two $9.99 should do. Great adventure.
So happy you guys made it to beautiful Glacier NP. We camped over a week there a few years ago and hiked along mountain goats, grizzlies and big horn sheeps in the distance. The beauty is remarkable there and makes up for the crazy continental divide weather. Thank you for another great adventure, brought back much memories. We need to protect and respect mother nature's majesty, thank you for your advocacy!
I found this channel from my lecturer, she said that this youtube channel about nature, hiking, camping since I like nature and its beauty. At first I was confused about which youtube channel discussed nature, I like this video explaining the plants and animals in the places they visit to all of us.
What a magnificent episode. No one captures the essence of the wild landscape like these chaps. The reality of these National Parks is always different than one imagines them to be. And coming from a country where it is impossible to see a bear outside of a zoo, the bear encounters were riveting. This episode was indeed "the cake".
Wow!! What an epic adventure. Glacier National Park is moving to the top of my hike list. Thanks guys!
Thanks for giving me joy and hope... to see such beauty! And, special strong spirits, please never stop with sharing your life loving appreciation of nature.
Fantastic! You made it to Glacier near my home! My daughter and I had a permit for that exact trip 3 years ago this past August. We went the same direction and stayed our first night at Old Man Lake. It was such a gorgeous hike! We were tired that last stretch too! The weather was nice until we got to camp, then we had intermittent rain. We got a break and ate our supper, then retreated to our tent for the rest of the night. It was cold but we had the right gear so stayed nice and warm. In the morning when I woke up, I looked up at the tent roof and saw a strange kaleidoscope pattern. I reached up and thumped the tent…whoosh came down snow! It was August 15th! I woke my daughter exclaiming “Sarah, it snowed!” Her response was”You’re shitting me?” 😂 We unzipped our tent to see a magical landscape of summer snow. It had snowed about 1-2 inches. We decided to have an easy morning, let the snow melt and backtrack the way we came. Then We were eating our breakfast and heard a pack of wolves down by the lake. At first we thought they were coyotes, then realized the deeper howls were distinctly wolves. After breakfast while filtering water, my daughter got a brief glimpse of one along the shore not far from us. What a great adventure. I hope to try that hike again and make it over Pitamakan and Dawson passes. Thank you for taking me up and around! Unbelievable that grizzly was on that trail but they do hunt mountain goats I hear.
Glacier looks unbelievable! Thanks for sharing another one of your adventures guys! I prefer watching this to anything on TV. I can tell how much time and effort you guys put into each episode and it does not go unnoticed! Happy trails gents and thanks for sharing
Thanks! Amazing ! 🤩.
Thank you so much!
The walk along the ridges, and the grizzly encounter, took your work to a magnificent new level. Can we have more?
The best AA is when the whole gang are together. Going to be a great watch
Glacier never fails to impress! I did the Gunsight pass trail and had perfect weather for 3 days, also saw my first grizzly bear near the pass. This place is truly special!
Fantastic! Breathtaking “on the trail” film sequences. You’ve captured the tension of precarious, wind battered trails and the glorious views of Glacier National Park in all its moods. We felt like we were part of this both fun and terrifying adventure. Thanks for taking us along! Sue and Ton
i hiked this EXACT trail in august this year. after 3 years of being an adventure archives fan, beating you to this punch is admittedly gratifying.
sadly, we only had 1 day to hike this behemoth of a loop, so i didn’t get to take in all of the scenery for too long. this serves as an excellent refresher. thanks you guys!
What’s the name of this loop? I would love to try this with my buddy’s next year. Thanks ✌🏻
Thank you for taking me on an incredible journeys. after viewing several of your videos, I have become a fan. I love the relationship you guys share. I love learning about plants from Andrew. I love your sense of humor and honesty.
I didn't think I would want to watch all of the 1 hour plus of your video, but the four of you are very entertaining to watch/talk. I also love the education of the different plant life and the terrain you've encountered. Thanks for the video.
Thanks!
The effort you put into your content, the beautiful photos, videos, knowledge of your surroundings, your insight and interesting accounts of your journeys is what sets your channel apart from the rest. ❤️
Absolutely beautiful. I didn't want the video to end. The high country and fast moving mountain rivers have always been my favorite images. I showed it to my wife and said, as the tears were running down my face, that this was the best scenery I could imagine. And it made me sad to know that I would never be able to visit here myself because of my travel anxiety. And at 76 yrs of age I'm running out of time. Thank you for bringing this to me and allowing me to at least see this beautiful place.
Thanks so much for your comment, and we're glad our video can help you experience places like this. Even if you're afraid of traveling, there are lots of beautiful natural areas everywhere! We're based in Ohio and Indiana, and while we don't have incredible mountains, there are lots of peaceful forests full of wildflowers and streams :) Thanks so much for watching, and I hope you get to experience some amazing scenery no matter where you are
I love, love, love your videos! The combination of great hikes, videography, wildlife (yo, bear😮), plant life education, meals and the camaraderie between you four is perfect! Thank you so much for doing what you do!
Thanks! Loved watching your adventure. Keep it up!
Thank you so much, Jennifer! We're grateful for your support :)
You guys crack me up, funny, educational, use of verbiage in describing your feelings and emotions. Love your travels throughout this nation, very well done and you can be proud of what you produced in your videos.
Thanks so much for your kind words!
One of my bucket list place to visit and hike is the Glacier NP.
Thanks for the video and showing us what beautiful nature Montana has to offer.
I found this channel randomly and I subbed right away. Quality is top notch. I have never watched any foreign hiking videos, so it was really cool to see your hiking culture compared to mine. The way you have to hang your food from bears, where we have to look out only for mice 😅 And the views... wow. Our mountains here in Finland look like small rocks compared to those 😆 Cool to see same kind of plants on the other side of the world too. Greetings from Finland! 🇫🇮
Same!
If you are looking for more content, I'm based out of Vancouver Island and also did a road trip across America recently.
Thank you for not just being the tourist and giving back so much more.
Great episode! I'm from the area, my families ranch is close to Glacier. I'm mid 30's but I've seen about every animal and creature in the area and even roped black bears! Two terrifying encounters were 1) running into a bull elk during mating season. I was climbing a steep embankment and grabbing branches/rocks when suddenly I thought I heard something, looked up and bam! Giant elk staring right at me. Could feel the ground shake when he walked, and he gave a deep groan that instantly made me shake!
2) running into a bighorn sheep on a trail in Glacier. Was hiking with a sibling and rounded a corner and bam! There he was, just standing there staring at me. Again, my legs were shaking and I was terrified. Just stood there and slowly backed up. He actually walked right past me I could have reached out and grabbed him!
Your channel was just recommended to me and I really enjoy it! I think something that differentiates you guys a lot and something I really like is how you discuss not just the park itself or the animals, but the plants/flora/fauna and even the rocks. It's so refreshing coming across a channel that has interest in the many dynamics and dimensions of our environment!
If you all return to the area and want a good meal with some world class Piedmont beef or bison or just to do some extensive back country exploring with horses and mules just shoot me a message, would love to tag along for a bit!
Just found your channel, and I absolutely LOVE how you take time to educate about plants, trees and wildlife.
Great attention to detail. Commentary is great and the views are fantastic. Great work boys.
This was truly an epic episode guys. One of your best to date. From the fantastic landscape and views to the encounters with the wildlife, especially the bears (Yo Bear!!) 🐻 Andrew, your Leonard Nimoy was both clinical and emotionless and therefore brilliant! 👏🖖 Beautifully captured and presented as always. Worth multiple watches to take it all in! Glacier National Park is spectacular and thanks for capturing this adventure for all of us. Well done guys! 👍
Agreed! One of the best of your episodes: the location, the narrative, and music were mesmerizing! Thank you for all you do!
Every Adventure Archives episode is beautifully made. Thank you guys! I enjoyed it a lot.
Hi..I'm Karen🫂 I'm almost 60. I'm a retired Registered Nurse and a mom of 5. 39 years of age, 37, 18 and 15 year old twins. I come from a lot of past trauma and have anxiety. I stumbled across your videos just recently. I cannot begin to tell you, how all you goofy tech guys, and possibly a horticulturist, have helped me. Your videos are entertaining, beautiful and brave. I'm at awe at your kindness and patience towards one another..and your teamwork and positivity..wow! You inspire me. My dad and I hiked all over Zion, Bryce Canyon, Washington state, All over Canada.. Victoria and Vancouver. This was in the 70s and 80s. I miss those times. Keep it up guys..you are amazing humans..we need more people like you in the world. God bless you all🧑🦳😇⛰️🏔️🌲🌳⛈️
Wishing you love and healing.
This native Montanan will be watching this over and over again. Thanks!
Superb production guys, thank you. A level of attention to detail not often found in TH-cam camping videos along with great conservation values
Calling it now/manifesting into existence that this channel is gonna blow up next year, it’s long overdue 🙏
I grew up just outside of Two Medicine, and now that I live in the South it was absolutely wonderful to see back home again after over 10 years. Thank you for such a wonderful video
Definitely the episode with the highest “yo bear” count 🐻 although that was nerve racking that’s so amazing to see them up close!!! Those shots of them were so awesome, thank you! Amazing episode, so happy to be part of the Patreon so I get to see it early!! ❤
Every time someone said, 'yo bear', my heart jumped 😅, that was one nerve-racking moment in my history watching AA.
Hats off , AA for your epic trip to Glacier National Park. Breathtaking mountains, green meadows, everchanging weather and of course 🐻 BEARS!! Beautiful music to showcase all the views 😮 As a SC coastal girl, definitely yes to salt on watermelon 🍉. You are the best! 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️❤️😎
oh boy, that was the scariest trek I have been on with you guys , big thank you
That is an absolutely awesome adventure. Those are parts of glacier I have never seen and oh my gosh so amazing. You guys are just fun for this 73yr Grandma. I'm never gonna be doing this and I still get to see all the beautiful scenery and how wonderful you guys operate together. Blessings and thank you from portland oregon.❤
Another amazing episode guys! Such an epic landscape
I’m so proud of you guys for having the courage to actually experience another Gaia at her best! May God guide your footsteps, and protect you on your journeys!
Mother Gaia………..
You guys did an incredible job on this video!! Thank you so much for the hard work it takes to put your videos together!! Bravo you should all be very proud of this!!!
That was a “beary” exciting episode! I was impressed by how calm you all stayed being so up close and personal with the wide variety of bears. That mac-n-cheese was very well deserved! Thank you for sharing another amazing adventure! 😊🐾
Montana is one of the most magical places on the planet. Thank you for sharing your adventure!
I loved when it was said that the scenery made you feel like you were living out your childhood fantasy, because I had just thought and felt that same thing a moment before it was said . 🌌🌄
I played the "Yo Bear" drinking game. Great adventure!! Those views! 🤩
Liquor is a bear deterrent.
You definitely felt it the next morning after this episode lol
@@BarbinRottweiler 🤣🤕
I think Brian should become the crew's geology expert like Andrew is for plants. I'd love some close up shots of rocks with Brian spouting some knowledge.
The bush with big green leaves and little red clumps at 14:30ish are called thimble berries! The little red clump he described was actually the dried up berry itself it its late season. When they are fresh they look a lot like a raspberry and are extremely tasty and abundant! They are my favorite berry in the park and make for a great trail snack as your climbing to the peaks!
Yeah when I think of hiking, this is what I imagine to be. The vibrant colours of the grass, trees, wildlife and the beautiful landscape. What a scenic view and epic hike.
Beautiful. There is more than a lifetime of adventure in the United States!!!! Im so grateful for National Parks and Wilderness areas
I'm from the Glacier area, born and raised. I've been watching y'all since day one; wondering when the GNP video would drop. Glad to see you guys made it. Much love from Montana
Glacier is such a special place. We were there in late summer of ‘21 just for day hiking. I definitely plan to go back out there soon and go backpacking. Your group’s videos really capture the beauty of the places that you go. Thanks!
Wow, you picked a great trail! Thanks for sharing such an amazing adventure with us
Thanks guys! That was breathtaking. I unfortunately cannot do extensive hiking due to a bad knee injury, so I get excited seeing vids like this. Thanx again!
Backpacking Glacier has been on my bucket list for decades. Thanks for taking me there in case I don’t make it. Love your vids!
You must visit. From the north fork to two medicine, from the belly river to west Glacier, up to Logan Pass unsurpassed beauty.
High winds on ridges is such a crazy time, it's very hard not to be entirely present and it's tough to even think. I've had a few moments like that where it's difficult to admire the view when you are getting pushed by the force of the wind!
Wonderful episode! I especially enjoy the botany lessons along the way. I can't tell you how many times I've seen different plants along the trails and have wondered if they were edible. Good job guys..
The legends continue.... so nice to be on the journey with you all!
Enjoyed this as I did 3 big hikes in Glacier this past summer. Had one grizzly encounter a few hundred yards away. I also packed the Lost Coast 20yrs ago, that was fun to watch again. Meant to share a picture of the rusted out buoy you saw as we used this for a zipline many years ago.
Absolutely beautiful video. You all seem like you are enjoying you life. Not only was the park beautiful, but I really enjoyed all of you.
I just can't explain how much I enjoyed this.
Please keep doing what you are doing..
Each of you. It's so nice seeing 5 friends out enjoying life.
Please be safe in your travels and ENJOY your travels. Thank you all again❤❤❤
This is my favorite adventure so far. After you spotted the grizzly, as you went on down the trail, I was wondering where you'd go for safety if you saw one on the steep trail, up on one side and straight down on the other. I enjoy Andrew identifying the plant life. I love the way y'all pass around the food and drinks. You make me want to go buy some freeze dried meals. Have fun for us all, we love you.
Thanks for being my trail buddies all these years since I can't go myself
What the guys shared at the end of the hike was a nice dream that we can only hope comes true for all humanity and all beings on earth. 🌏 Thank you all for your kind hearts 💕 and beautiful scenery. Never stop hiking!!!
For anyone who says Thomas was extra, you're wrong, FRESH ground pressed coffee with that view on a mountain ridge? Priceless. Worth every ounce. A GSI Coffee Rocket is worth it's weight in gold if you like drip coffee out in the wild!
I support Thomas being extra.
Glacier National Park has always been my favorite, and this video really does it justice. Great scenery, great editing, and you almost made it through an hour and a half without using the word "nostalgic." 😏 This goes to the top of my list of your videos. Thanks for taking us along❗
What an epic journey this was! The effort you guys took to make me feel like I was part of the stunning views it , and multiple spots of wildlife! and learn more from it as well. Beautifully filmed and edited ..! Thank you so much for sharing!!
That was amazing. Couldn't pull myself away for a second. Wonderful footage and commentary.
It's inspiring to see how strong you all have become as hikers and backpackers 55:50 I have watched your videos since your earliest Ohio and WV hikes and your videos just keep getting better and better! Thanks for sharing amazing sights and hikes with all of us.
Just found your channel and having been to Glacier a few times, enjoyed it immensely. That's the best video of Glacier I've watched. We didn't do that trail but many others including to Grinnell Glacier. Your attitude is awesome, thank you so much. My age and my wife having ALS, our traveling is over😢. So we are so happy to have folks like you take us there via videos. Recognizing some of the spots is priceless.
This is def one of my all time fav Thomas episodes :]
This video is incredible! Even with it being nearly 2 hours long, it was so captivating that the time seemed to fly by. Excellent job, guys! 👏 👏 👏
I work seasonally in Glacier and found this to sate my appetite of missing it in the off season. Glad to see you guys enjoyed it so much. Dawson-Pitamakan is such a great loop. You guys are committed for lugging a tripod the whole way! By the way, I've also caught myself saying "I wish I could bottle this feeling up" during my time in the park.
By the way, the tree that the bags were stapled to were probably white bark pine. The tree is threatened in Glacier due to beetle infestations and blister rust, which have been getting more aggressive due to effects of climate change. White bark pine nuts are an important source of food for the grizzlies. There are efforts to rehabilitate habitat with white bark pine seedlings in the park. I believe the bags are put on trees which seem to have a higher resistance to blister rust, so that the cones can be protected from animals but used to proliferate hardier trees in replanting efforts. It's an interesting push-and-pull since you sacrifice some of the food source to help with the longevity of the species.
There aren’t many words to say here. That is just beyond epic.