Back in 1996, I cycled from Missoula to Edmonton. Seeing these videos brings me back immediately to those mountains. The rockies are majestic and a video is hardly capable to capture the shear beauty and size. Staying at campgrounds in small little tents brought me even closer to nature. Great friendships were build with other cyclist. Cycling these mountains you inhale the scenery in a nice flow that I will never forget. Thanks for making and publishing this video. It brings back joy and smiles!
This is spectacular! This is probably the best video I've seen of Glacier Nat'l Park. Just the scenery, facts and what we're interested in. No whining, no endless shots of yourself or annoying music. Thank you!
This is one of the most informative educational videos about any park I have ever seen. Steve Salis (the videographer) must have been a teacher before. His video is like a very well composed course on the history and landscape of Glacier Park. He is really incredible. I can't think of any park video done so well, and I live and breath these types of videos.
Thanks very much! Yours is one of my favorite comments. No not a teacher- I have done quite a bit of instructional design for clients. I have a film degree and an MBA. Designing and project mgt of educational software, curriculum and other courseware for large corporate clients enabled me to afforded to write and produce and narrate every this passion project. All require just good story/info telling.
Although I never drove this road, my first trip by this park were in 1978 on my way to Alaska. My last trip were in 1984. I hope before I pass I can do it again, only this time, I'm going to drive up and over.
In 2012 we’d made the trip to the West. We’d visited Yellowstone & Tetons NPs. It was GREAT, however it was the idea to go to Glacier for one day. Due limited time we didn’t and by seeing your video I’m regretting right now, however one day is not enough. So right now I have to plan separate trip to Glacier & Waterton to explore. Thx a lot for this amazing and inspiring video.
THanks and your welcome. FYI it took 25 days or so to shoot this so plan on several days- also, I'm editing a 50 hikes in glacier now- it will be out in a few weeks.
Great video my friend. I am blessed to live just 10 minutes from the west entrance of the park and even after all these years of seeing it I never get tired of it. I drive the "going to the sun road" every year, and you reminded me of how I need to start hiking again. Great work and thank you.
Wow I read the description box and I can’t believe the amount of time and effort put into this video 👏wow I definitely want to get out here and explore !
Wow! What a stunning place! My younger brother is studying in the 🇺🇸 & i’m hoping to visit him next year for his graduation, would definitely love to visit this place.
You r so lucky!! I wish i would have done that. Of course the virus may change things. U should check out my 50 Best hikes in Glacier doc as well. It mentions some unofficial trails the know about. like Grinnell Point at other peaks!
So amazing places . Beautiful scenery Don't know we're too Started . I lived in the Northeast New England States. Love to visit sometime in the future .
I like that you took the video to Waterton too. My family used to love going to Cameron lake. I heard the Park Cafe isn't nearly what it used to be which makes me SO SAD. They used to have a menu just for pie.
Such a great video. Thank you so very much. I had to admit I was mostly ignorant Of glacier National Park before we started doing our research this year.
Thanks for watching. FYI- after I visited last Oct. I updated this video with lots of new footage- also please note the park is overcrowded now. Long waits and traffic detract from the experience. Also, people are visiting the park for the wrong reason. Commenters have told me kids were loudly paddle boarding (without going through the required Zebra Mussel check) in Fishercap Lake and scaring away the moose. Commenters have also said kids were partying in the campgrounds and cabin areas in the wee hours- making hikes more difficult with little sleep.
I wish I were there to take part in all these hiking activities the place is beautiful unfortunately I am afraid of the wildlife especially snakes of all sizes, big cats/mountain lions, etc. I am a nature lover I enjoyed so much watching this thank you mr photographer and owner of this video for the splendid content.
What an amazing video! the video was complete from the travel going to this place then to the wonderful sights . I love watching till end the wonderful scenery and also learn how you did this wonderful video taking! so nice!
Your Welcome! Its a Great place. FYI- I'm working on more segments to this video-One is about how crowded the place has become and how to deal with it.
I lived in Kalispell from 1973 - 78. Been to all those places. Polebridge was one of my favs. Have you ever done a video on the Thompson River area? Let me know if you can. TY ❤❤❤
Thanks for recognizing the effort- 30 days of shooting and months of editing. BTW- Before you go watch at least a few minutes of the 2021 version of the video on my channel- the 1st 30 minutes is new material some dealing with the new rules for getting into the park. There's other new stuff too but its spread out. If your a hiker checkout my 50+ hikes in Glacier video- they're all on my The West Is Big! channel- please subscribe and thanks for commenting.
The West is Big! Travel Guides Unfortunately i am not a blog person. But this article has a good picture of current sperry chalet. www.dailyinterlake.com/news/2020/jul/25/first-guests-enjoy-glaciers-rebuilt-sperry-6/
The West is Big! Travel Guides The chalet has a great view of the valley and you can see the Lake McDonald. Last week was unfortunately very hot but we experienced a thunderstorm on the mountain too 😂 one downside of the chalet (or the whole park) is bugs. I am not sure if there were that many bugs in the past.
LOVE THIS!! Would you recommend staying in various locations in the park during the time you are there to avoid road travel to each side of the park? I will like to explore the whole park but do not want to spend most of the day driving back and forth to one hotel. Hope that makes sense. I loved the waterfalls at the beginning. So good!
Yes, you could certainly do that. Spend a day or 2 or 3 on the west side (in Columbia Falls / West Glacier / Hungry Horse / Coram / Apgar / Lake McDonald Lodge / Polebridge) for the west and NW sides, then spend a few days in East Glacier or Two Medicine Lodge for the SE and S sides, then spend a few days in St. Mary or Many Glacier to explore the NE and east sides. Then if you have more time and a passport, spend a day or two up at Waterton.
Staying in each of the areas is a good idea. The park is so crowded now in the summer its hard and time consuming to get from place to place and even harder to park. FYI- I usually fly into Calgary which is only a nice 3 hr drive from Many Glacier. Calgary is also only a 90 minute drive from the Canadian Rockies! If there is a prolong weather (or even a fire issue) you have the option of bailing and heading to Banff, YoHo and Jasper. And of course the fabulously named "Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump" is on the way.
Thank you for the awesome documentary. I have never been here. Me and my fiancé love traveling and are going to travel here and get married at lake Josephine this year. This was very helpful to know what to expect. Would love to hear what your experience has been like at the park in August.
Sir. I absolutely love your video. I never even heard of this park. Thank you for introducing it. I want to visit. I have vacation time over Christmas time. Can you tell me what it might be like if I visit during this time? I hope you can let me know.
Most of the park Roads are not plowed during the winter and all the park lodges are closed- FYI- I'll be publishing a new video on the park for first time vistors called "Glacier- What to Know before you go" in a week or so
I went in March 2019. Everything past Lake McDonald was closed due to heavy snow, but we still enjoyed it so much we just went back in July 2020. Even now only half the park was open just past Logan Pass visitor center, all the east side is controlled by tribal government and closed the park due to 1 case of this thing going on..again, only did half the park but so worth it. Hopefully it's fully open by next summer so we can do the entire park. Even then you'd need years to completely see this park. So much to see. So much to hike. So beautiful. Dont wait too long, who knows where we'll be in the near future with all these shut downs.
Fantastic documentary. I'm stage 4 cancer but doing well thanks to break through antibiotic & special diet treatment. Building a camper van. Watching your videos is helping me plan my bucket list!
28:40 "It might be too basic for you, so be sure to ask for what they include. For example, is there hot water? Is there a bathroom? But if you're here for the trails, do you really need that stuff?"
Hey Steve, thanks for your in-depth videos! It's been so helpful to plan a trip to Glacier! I clicked on your Pantreon link to support you and also searched for your name and your TH-cam channel name but couldn't find you. ???
Stacy, Thanks! You'll be the first to support my channel via Patreon. I really don't know how it works. These video don't come close to paying for themselves so financial assistance is welcome. I work as a freelance media producer to support this channel. My paypal account is steve@synergymedia.com if you're so inclined.
@@TheWestisBig You can tell you put a lot of heart and time into these videos! Clearly by these comments I'm not the only one who thinks they are incredibly helpful and perhaps some of them would donate too if you got your Patreon account up! There may have been others who tried and gave up. And there are a lot of other ways to monetize your knowledge and content you've spent so much time creating! (I'm a small business strategist :)) Although I see your beautiful photography on your website, so it's great you're selling that! Thanks again, just sent you something via Paypal. :)
Thanks for the kind words and the Cash! I thought I had my patreon set up- I'll look at that again. I've been creating media with the same attention to detail and purpose for large and small clients for over 20 years- including video, photography, Voice and on camera prep, and even eLearning software. Throw clients my way and I'm sure we can create some synergy. Thanks again. steve@synergymedia.com
Hi Steve, we talked yesterday while you were testing the new Sony camera. I loved your video and thought that adding geological aspects would be useful especially when explaining the different layers in the rock strata. Also adding something about the native American that are local to the area might be a good addition. Keep up the good work. I have B&W pics taken in the summer of 1998 with Ilford FP4 in 6x7 format. If you respond with your email address, I can send these to you
Thanks for the Pics- I think I have a place for the one with people on Grinnell Glacier-- I'll let you know. I hop you plan another trip up there. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Thanks! I've been doing projects professionally for clients for 30 years- on this channel I get to produce what I want to produce-- too bad it doesn't pay more.
Thank you for the video was truly great. Did you hear they removed the signs cough propaganda cough saying the glaciers will be gone by 2020? And that they've actually grown.
Yes, I know they removed the info signs stating the glaciers would be gone by 2020. I talk about this in my "what to know before you go" video. I'll add this to my 93 min video with the next update which will be after covid19 is sorted out. FYI- if you're going to Glacier in the next month- call ahead! There are some changes you need to know about and the website is not being updated daily. For example, there willbe no hiker shuttles this year and Red Bus Tours will be Social Distanced so few riders on each bus. Also, some campgrounds closed all season and some cabins with no bathrooms also closed for the season.
Thanks. Sorry I don’t know the name of the music. I bought a license to 2 pieces of music from pond5. One was called Americana - that might be it. The rest of the music is from TH-cam’s library.
@@TheWestisBig no prob thanks for responding. I found the track on TH-cam through Shazam. I am planning on visiting this year, do you think sun road will be open by mid June? I know it’s weather dependant. I want to do three day hikes. Iceberg lake for sure one. Anything near fishercap lake as we want to see moose and bear(from a distance of course). I’m a wildlife photographer so hoping to see as much as possible. Your video is incredible and inspiring me to do the same for my national park that I live by.
The Road is rarely open that early- check snotel flattop mountain to see how much snow the park is getting. Last I checked this year was pretty normal. If you make your video (what Park), please know its not likely to make money. My 90 min glacier video took hundreds of hours to write and edit.
@@TheWestisBig I am a video editor and also work in tv - not looking to make money, more for just my own documentation. I can tell the amount of production work that went into this so I am well aware of the challenge!
thanks. most of it was filmed around Labor Day- 1 week of sept. thats my favorite time to be there because its less crowded. this i a very crowded place- even worse this year because the east side is closed. The west side entrance is closed daily because of over crowding
I was already looking forward to going to Glacier, but after watching your vids I can barley wait. Would you say the first couple weeks of Sept are the sweet spot for weather and decreased crowds?
Thats my favorite time to go - unless there’s forest fires in the northwest. fyi- im writing and editing the 2020 update this week based on footage i shot in October- the fall color was great!
I'm heading back east to Ohio from California and planning a cross country trip. I would like to go through glacier national park, but it will be Early May when I make my way through. Are their detors if a road is cloased?
the Sun Road is the only road yhat crosses the park. Hwy 2 goes around the southern perimeter. 2 i undergoing construction it maybe started by then too.
Are you the guy that does the voice for the Gypsy tour guide app? I used it at Yellowstone and loved it. Now I'm going to use it for Glacier next week!
Thanks! Hope you like the other videos on the channels. I'm going to publish another one in the next day or 2 that covers Places to go when you're in Monument Valley.
In your opinion if I go to Glacier after Sept 7th, would that be a good or bad idea? I was thinking there might be smaller crowds after Labor Day, but I'm concerned about the weather. This is will be a once in my lifetime trip and I want to do it right!! Your advice will be VERY appreciated.
if its a once in a life time go when the east side is open. Im hoping to go about September 20ish. weather should be interesting- nice w/hopefully less crowds but this is a weird year
Yes, there are 26 glaciers still in the park. It seems the “expert” climate alarmists were wrong again-. The glaciers will be there for many years to come- likely many decades. Though there are still a few info signs in the park stating "All the Glaciers will be gone by 2020." Btw- several of my videos on the park have been updated. When i updated this video last year that reference slipped by. My next update to this video will be released soon. .
Camera tech changes very quickly- by the summer this list will be obsolete- I have several 4k cameras panasonic DNX-200, sony a7iii, sony a6500, another small sony with a long lens but can't remember its name RX100 v ?, LX100, goPro 7, Osmo, Iphone and a phantom 4 Pro for shooting outside National Parks and a ronin SC gimbal and a Satchler video 10 tripod
I have a quick question. When hiking the Highline Trail from Logan Pass to the Swiftcurrent Inn, how did you get to Logan Pass if you are staying at the SC Inn?
You can take a Red bus back to Logan Pass. I had booked one for the next day. but both times I did the hike, i met some fellow hikers who were heading up there so I bummed a ride.
The roads are only open for a few summer months- as determined by the weather. The park lodges and even private hotels etc are only open during the summer months. Of course there are hotels in the West side towns year round.
What people don't realize is that a mama moose with a fawn is MORE dangerous than a brownie sow with cubs, and a brownie sow is quite dangerous. Also, more importantly, as someone who lives here and hikes the park a lot, beware that it is *very* "Darwin-friendly", meaning that it's very easy to fall and die - very few barriers on cliffs, so take extra special care, particularly with kids and elderly, and especially on the highline / haystack trail. People die every year up here from falls - way way more than from bears or other wildlife.
Yes I know- I just finished the editing the updated voice over for 2020 - I hope I removed all the fear mongering info this time- Last year I missed a few lines. If there's anything else that needs changing now would be the time.
Thank you so much. What a fantastic, comprehensive, beautiful, and helpful video! I really appreciate you making and sharing this. Can't wait to be there next month!
Man you are so right about that . I keep saying I wish we could turn back the clock to the 70s when I was a teenager and the world was not so crazy and people still enjoyed having conversations and looking you in the eye ... as well as talking on the phone . They were not obsessed with social media . Back then people did not seem so narcissistic . I'm sick of how everything has become so political . I'm sick of how much freedom of speech we have lost . Like that Jethro Tull song : let's go living in the past .
A fantastic job putting this together! Thank you for your time and selfless effort! Your love for the park is evident and shared. Thanks again
Thanks for recognizing the effort- It's a great place
Back in 1996, I cycled from Missoula to Edmonton. Seeing these videos brings me back immediately to those mountains. The rockies are majestic and a video is hardly capable to capture the shear beauty and size. Staying at campgrounds in small little tents brought me even closer to nature. Great friendships were build with other cyclist. Cycling these mountains you inhale the scenery in a nice flow that I will never forget. Thanks for making and publishing this video. It brings back joy and smiles!
Thanks! It’s always great to hear from those who “get” how special that part of the world is.
This is spectacular! This is probably the best video I've seen of Glacier Nat'l Park. Just the scenery, facts and what we're interested in. No whining, no endless shots of yourself or annoying music. Thank you!
Thanks, I put a lot of work into it!
This is one of the most informative educational videos about any park I have ever seen. Steve Salis (the videographer) must have been a teacher before. His video is like a very well composed course on the history and landscape of Glacier Park. He is really incredible. I can't think of any park video done so well, and I live and breath these types of videos.
Thanks very much! Yours is one of my favorite comments. No not a teacher- I have done quite a bit of instructional design for clients. I have a film degree and an MBA. Designing and project mgt of educational software, curriculum and other courseware for large corporate clients enabled me to afforded to write and produce and narrate every this passion project. All require just good story/info
telling.
Worked there in 1952 at Oldman Lake with Blister Rust Crew. Life changing experience. Still think of if every day.
My father is from Columbia Falls and also worked the trail to Oldman lake. He has told me the story 100 times.
I had a good friend that cooked for a lot of those work crews. She had a cabin in Martin City and cooked in Coral I think. So many good memories❤❤❤🇺🇸
Coram
You did a fantastic job showing everyone all the great views that Glacier Park has to offer. Well done!
thanks for recognizing the work!
Although I never drove this road, my first trip by this park were in 1978 on my way to Alaska. My last trip were in 1984. I hope before I pass I can do it again, only this time, I'm going to drive up and over.
In 2012 we’d made the trip to the West. We’d visited Yellowstone & Tetons NPs. It was GREAT, however it was the idea to go to Glacier for one day. Due limited time we didn’t and by seeing your video I’m regretting right now, however one day is not enough. So right now I have to plan separate trip to Glacier & Waterton to explore. Thx a lot for this amazing and inspiring video.
THanks and your welcome. FYI it took 25 days or so to shoot this so plan on several days- also, I'm editing a 50 hikes in glacier now- it will be out in a few weeks.
Went back to glacier a few months ago and thanks to the help from your videos I really enjoyed myself
thanks
Best Glacier park video out there!
THanks! The 25 days of shooting paid off!
@@TheWestisBig nikki
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I'm putting time stamps for easy reference.
25:53: Glacier Park Lodge
53:05 Trail of the Cedars
55:33 Highline Trail
1:07:50 Peigan Pass
Emil Joseph thank you
Thanks bro the best!
@@jeepromejeeprome5044 That creator of this video already had the timestamps, in the comments. Check them out, he did an awesome job!
Great video my friend. I am blessed to live just 10 minutes from the west entrance of the park and even after all these years of seeing it I never get tired of it. I drive the "going to the sun road" every year, and you reminded me of how I need to start hiking again. Great work and thank you.
Thanks! You’re quite lucky. If I could figure out how to afford to live there i’d do it in a second!
Wow I read the description box and I can’t believe the amount of time and effort put into this video 👏wow I definitely want to get out here and explore !
Thanks!! Yes it was a lot of work and Im working on an update that will be released shortly after they release the post covid-19 visitation rules.
Wow! What a stunning place! My younger brother is studying in the 🇺🇸 & i’m hoping to visit him next year for his graduation, would definitely love to visit this place.
Terrific video! Thanks for all the great information. I know it will be helpful when we visit.
Glad it was helpful!
Heading there this summer for the first time, taking my son, can't wait!
if you'll be hiking check out my 8 part 50 Best hikes in Glacier series. I just posted the last segment in the series this morning
Your videos really helped improve my first trip to Glacier. Great quality.
after 14 years the glaciers are still here 2020 :) Planning a trip there in a few months. Thanks for the awesome informative video. The best! Cheers!
This is exceptionally well done. My goodness, Glacier photographs more beautifully than Yellowstone.
Yes its a great place. Overcrowded like Yellowstone but great.
Can't wait to move back home. Glacier Park is next door.
I'll be working at Glacier National Park this summer, your video has made me so excited to plan hike and drives ! Thank you for this documentary!
You r so lucky!! I wish i would have done that. Of course the virus may change things. U should check out my 50 Best hikes in Glacier doc as well. It mentions some unofficial trails the know about. like Grinnell Point at other peaks!
On my bucket list, hope I can plan for this experience this year.
I hope you make it. The place is amazing.
My lodging is booked for September! I'm looking forward to some of these hikes.
This is a great video. Thank you for your efforts. Well narrated and beautiful cinematography. Makes me want to visit for sure.
thanks!
An excellent job at describing the scenery and excellent camera work as well. Enjoyed it thoroughly!
Thank you very much!
Excellent and very well done. Good about the receding glaciers near the end. Thanks for sharing.
By the way, I think you have produced one the very best videos of Glacier National Park that I've ever seen. Nice job!!
Thanks! I'm working on the 2020 update next week- there will also be a 50 great hike in Glacier NP coming out soon too.
@@TheWestisBig Sounds great. Looking forward to your next video!!
Love all things hiking! Thanks for all the great info! Plan on backpacking Glacier sometime soon! Keep making these great vids!
So amazing places .
Beautiful scenery
Don't know we're too
Started . I lived in the
Northeast New England States. Love to visit sometime in the future .
thanks. and u should visit Glacier
I like that you took the video to Waterton too. My family used to love going to Cameron lake. I heard the Park Cafe isn't nearly what it used to be which makes me SO SAD. They used to have a menu just for pie.
Hmm pie
Such a great video. Thank you so very much. I had to admit I was mostly ignorant Of glacier National Park before we started doing our research this year.
Thanks for watching. FYI- after I visited last Oct. I updated this video with lots of new footage- also please note the park is overcrowded now. Long waits and traffic detract from the experience. Also, people are visiting the park for the wrong reason. Commenters have told me kids were loudly paddle boarding (without going through the required Zebra Mussel check) in Fishercap Lake and scaring away the moose. Commenters have also said kids were partying in the campgrounds and cabin areas in the wee hours- making hikes more difficult with little sleep.
Thank you, for such an amazing, informative, and beautifully photographed, video! It was a true pleasure!
Your welcome
I wish I were there to take part in all these hiking activities the place is beautiful unfortunately I am afraid of the wildlife especially snakes of all sizes, big cats/mountain lions, etc. I am a nature lover I enjoyed so much watching this thank you mr photographer and owner of this video for the splendid content.
No snakes but there are bears. fyi- i’ve still never seen a mountain lion.
What an amazing video! the video was complete from the travel going to this place then to the wonderful sights . I love watching till end the wonderful scenery and also learn how you did this wonderful video taking! so nice!
Thanks for watching and writing. Fyi- im uploading the 2021 update now. it has 30 minutes of new footage and lots of other changes.
such a great video. thank you for documenting this amazing park
So beautiful. My dream trip. Praying to our Creator that this place opens back up soon. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for sharing this video. Wow, I need to make plans to visit this place asap.
Your Welcome! Its a Great place. FYI- I'm working on more segments to this video-One is about how crowded the place has become and how to deal with it.
Excellent video/information. Thank you for all your time. You are a great story teller.
I lived in Kalispell from 1973 - 78. Been to all those places. Polebridge was one of my favs. Have you ever done a video on the Thompson River area? Let me know if you can. TY ❤❤❤
nope. never been to Thompson Falls
Thank you for the very informative video. Was in glacier in early August and your video was spot on.
Your welcome!
Dude....its a lot of work to do what you did here. Thank you so much. We are planning to go this year and this video prepares any one really good!!
Thanks for recognizing the effort- 30 days of shooting and months of editing. BTW- Before you go watch at least a few minutes of the 2021 version of the video on my channel- the 1st 30 minutes is new material some dealing with the new rules for getting into the park. There's other new stuff too but its spread out. If your a hiker checkout my 50+ hikes in Glacier video- they're all on my The West Is Big! channel- please subscribe and thanks for commenting.
Whoa,,, what fabulous sceneries,,, thanks so much for sharing,,,
Safe, happy & blessed travel on your journey,,,,
I’m going tomorrow thanks man appreciate it
Those Glaciers have been shrinking for the last 10 years. Your few years are immaterial
The glaciers have been shrinking since at least 1850.
Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure!
My goodness. You’re so good
thanks
Thank you for such a beautiful video filled with lots of useful information, (You have a Great speaking voice!!!) ☆☆☆☆☆
thanks!
Great video! Very informative. Planning a trip there for august, can’t wait! The whole park seems like bear country lol
That's a great time to go. Hope for a no fire season though.
I had the opportunity to stay at sperry chalet this year. Very unique and memorable experience.
If you posted Pics or wrote a blog about it where can I see them? I'm interested in learning about the rebuilt version.
The West is Big! Travel Guides Unfortunately i am not a blog person. But this article has a good picture of current sperry chalet. www.dailyinterlake.com/news/2020/jul/25/first-guests-enjoy-glaciers-rebuilt-sperry-6/
The West is Big! Travel Guides The chalet has a great view of the valley and you can see the Lake McDonald. Last week was unfortunately very hot but we experienced a thunderstorm on the mountain too 😂 one downside of the chalet (or the whole park) is bugs. I am not sure if there were that many bugs in the past.
How was the hike up? Crowded? I've never had a big bug problem, but I spend most of my time on the east side.
The West is Big! Travel Guides The hike was not crowded at all.
LOVE THIS!!
Would you recommend staying in various locations in the park during the time you are there to avoid road travel to each side of the park? I will like to explore the whole park but do not want to spend most of the day driving back and forth to one hotel. Hope that makes sense. I loved the waterfalls at the beginning. So good!
Yes, you could certainly do that. Spend a day or 2 or 3 on the west side (in Columbia Falls / West Glacier / Hungry Horse / Coram / Apgar / Lake McDonald Lodge / Polebridge) for the west and NW sides, then spend a few days in East Glacier or Two Medicine Lodge for the SE and S sides, then spend a few days in St. Mary or Many Glacier to explore the NE and east sides. Then if you have more time and a passport, spend a day or two up at Waterton.
Staying in each of the areas is a good idea. The park is so crowded now in the summer its hard and time consuming to get from place to place and even harder to park. FYI- I usually fly into Calgary which is only a nice 3 hr drive from Many Glacier. Calgary is also only a 90 minute drive from the Canadian Rockies! If there is a prolong weather (or even a fire issue) you have the option of bailing and heading to Banff, YoHo and Jasper. And of course the fabulously named "Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump" is on the way.
Thank you SO much for such a helpful and wonderful video! I feel like I've been hiking with a friend. :)
Thanks! Yours just might be my favorite comment!
Thank you for the awesome documentary. I have never been here. Me and my fiancé love traveling and are going to travel here and get married at lake Josephine this year. This was very helpful to know what to expect. Would love to hear what your experience has been like at the park in August.
Congrats. The weather could be hot and there is no AC in park lodges. Hopefully there will be no fires this season.
"You appreciate things more when you earn them".
It’s True!
Great info 🥰
THANK YOU...
You're welcome!
Sir. I absolutely love your video. I never even heard of this park. Thank you for introducing it. I want to visit. I have vacation time over Christmas time. Can you tell me what it might be like if I visit during this time? I hope you can let me know.
Most of the park Roads are not plowed during the winter and all the park lodges are closed- FYI- I'll be publishing a new video on the park for first time vistors called "Glacier- What to Know before you go" in a week or so
I went in March 2019. Everything past Lake McDonald was closed due to heavy snow, but we still enjoyed it so much we just went back in July 2020. Even now only half the park was open just past Logan Pass visitor center, all the east side is controlled by tribal government and closed the park due to 1 case of this thing going on..again, only did half the park but so worth it. Hopefully it's fully open by next summer so we can do the entire park. Even then you'd need years to completely see this park. So much to see. So much to hike. So beautiful. Dont wait too long, who knows where we'll be in the near future with all these shut downs.
@@benzworks8453 I hear you! I love Glacier and plan to go this summer. As you say, who knows what the future may bring.
stunning views. would love too go there.
Fantastic documentary. I'm stage 4 cancer but doing well thanks to break through antibiotic & special diet treatment. Building a camper van. Watching your videos is helping me plan my bucket list!
I hope everything works out. Fill that bucket.
glacier is gorgeous....however, I never did another overnight hike in bear country again after hiking glacier.....didn't sleep a wink
thanks thanks thanks very kind if you. Perfect video.
Glad you liked it-- it took hundreds of hours to make.
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Great vid! Very informative!
thanks
Wow I love this
28:40 "It might be too basic for you, so be sure to ask for what they include. For example, is there hot water? Is there a bathroom? But if you're here for the trails, do you really need that stuff?"
Lol lol. Yes ! I did primitive camping in the Bob Marshall - no showers there- at least there wasn't in 1976 & 77 !!!🇺🇸❤
Hey Steve, thanks for your in-depth videos! It's been so helpful to plan a trip to Glacier! I clicked on your Pantreon link to support you and also searched for your name and your TH-cam channel name but couldn't find you. ???
Stacy, Thanks! You'll be the first to support my channel via Patreon. I really don't know how it works. These video don't come close to paying for themselves so financial assistance is welcome. I work as a freelance media producer to support this channel. My paypal account is steve@synergymedia.com if you're so inclined.
@@TheWestisBig You can tell you put a lot of heart and time into these videos! Clearly by these comments I'm not the only one who thinks they are incredibly helpful and perhaps some of them would donate too if you got your Patreon account up! There may have been others who tried and gave up. And there are a lot of other ways to monetize your knowledge and content you've spent so much time creating! (I'm a small business strategist :)) Although I see your beautiful photography on your website, so it's great you're selling that! Thanks again, just sent you something via Paypal. :)
Thanks for the kind words and the Cash! I thought I had my patreon set up- I'll look at that again. I've been creating media with the same attention to detail and purpose for large and small clients for over 20 years- including video, photography, Voice and on camera prep, and even eLearning software. Throw clients my way and I'm sure we can create some synergy. Thanks again. steve@synergymedia.com
Hi Steve, we talked yesterday while you were testing the new Sony camera. I loved your video and thought that adding geological aspects would be useful especially when explaining the different layers in the rock strata. Also adding something about the native American that are local to the area might be a good addition. Keep up the good work. I have B&W pics taken in the summer of 1998 with Ilford FP4 in 6x7 format. If you respond with your email address, I can send these to you
Thanks for the Pics- I think I have a place for the one with people on Grinnell Glacier-- I'll let you know. I hop you plan another trip up there. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
this was AWESOME! Truly GREAT JOB You could easily do a special for PBS!
Thanks! I've been doing projects professionally for clients for 30 years- on this channel I get to produce what I want to produce-- too bad it doesn't pay more.
27:48 "One of the few modern items in the hotel is an ATM in the lobby."
Thank you for the video was truly great. Did you hear they removed the signs cough propaganda cough saying the glaciers will be gone by 2020? And that they've actually grown.
Yes, I know they removed the info signs stating the glaciers would be gone by 2020. I talk about this in my "what to know before you go" video. I'll add this to my 93 min video with the next update which will be after covid19 is sorted out. FYI- if you're going to Glacier in the next month- call ahead! There are some changes you need to know about and the website is not being updated daily. For example, there willbe no hiker shuttles this year and Red Bus Tours will be Social Distanced so few riders on each bus. Also, some campgrounds closed all season and some cabins with no bathrooms also closed for the season.
omg millions of years? darwin did a great job,,,,
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Great video!
Thanks! Like me it Looks like your a big fan of the Moab Area too. I've done a view vids there too.
@@TheWestisBig We will definitely check them out!
the stromatolite part was interesting
Thanks. and yep the climate has never been static and dominate species have always influenced it.
Beautill, beautifull..
I want to go there... I will go there but, what about the bears, I scared of them
don't surprise one and you'll be fine
Amazing video! I have watched this 5 times!
Small favour, do you know what song is called at the 7:00 minute mark?
Thanks. Sorry I don’t know the name of the music. I bought a license to 2 pieces of music from pond5. One was called Americana - that might be it. The rest of the music is from TH-cam’s library.
@@TheWestisBig no prob thanks for responding. I found the track on TH-cam through Shazam.
I am planning on visiting this year, do you think sun road will be open by mid June? I know it’s weather dependant. I want to do three day hikes. Iceberg lake for sure one. Anything near fishercap lake as we want to see moose and bear(from a distance of course). I’m a wildlife photographer so hoping to see as much as possible.
Your video is incredible and inspiring me to do the same for my national park that I live by.
The Road is rarely open that early- check snotel flattop mountain to see how much snow the park is getting. Last I checked this year was pretty normal.
If you make your video (what Park), please know its not likely to make money. My 90 min glacier video took hundreds of hours to write and edit.
@@TheWestisBig I am a video editor and also work in tv - not looking to make money, more for just my own documentation. I can tell the amount of production work that went into this so I am well aware of the challenge!
Great. Glad to hear other pro video guys are willing to do the work necessary!
Amazing video, thank you for creating! Glacier is on my list for sure. When was this filmed, and what months are the best time to visit Glacier?
thanks. most of it was filmed around Labor Day- 1 week of sept. thats my favorite time to be there because its less crowded. this i a very crowded place- even worse this year because the east side is closed. The west side entrance is closed daily because of over crowding
I was already looking forward to going to Glacier, but after watching your vids I can barley wait. Would you say the first couple weeks of Sept are the sweet spot for weather and decreased crowds?
Thats my favorite time to go - unless there’s forest fires in the northwest. fyi- im writing and editing the 2020 update this week based on footage i shot in October- the fall color was great!
@@TheWestisBig Great, I look forward to seeing the that too!
Spent a week there in 2006 with my 17 yr old son. Fond memories.
Steve, are you from Batavia IL by chance?
Is this a fishing attempt? Who are you?
No fishing. I enjoyed you video, then saw your name. Right age, etc. Midwest accent. Friends with Mary B back in the day. Met you a few times.
I'm heading back east to Ohio from California and planning a cross country trip. I would like to go through glacier national park, but it will be Early May when I make my way through. Are their detors if a road is cloased?
the Sun Road is the only road yhat crosses the park. Hwy 2 goes around the southern perimeter. 2 i undergoing construction it maybe started by then too.
Are you the guy that does the voice for the Gypsy tour guide app? I used it at Yellowstone and loved it. Now I'm going to use it for Glacier next week!
Nope that's not me. I'm just the guy who writes, shoots and edits my "The West is Big!" travel guides.
Oh ok lol well I'm enjoying this video just as much. Thank you!
Thanks for the compliment. This took 100s of hours to put together and it’s good to hear it’s appreciated.
Thank you. I subbed.
I made 3k subscribers for you. Congratulations on your project.
Thanks! Hope you like the other videos on the channels. I'm going to publish another one in the next day or 2 that covers Places to go when you're in Monument Valley.
In your opinion if I go to Glacier after Sept 7th, would that be a good or bad idea? I was thinking there might be smaller crowds after Labor Day, but I'm concerned about the weather. This is will be a once in my lifetime trip and I want to do it right!! Your advice will be VERY appreciated.
if its a once in a life time go when the east side is open. Im hoping to go about September 20ish. weather should be interesting- nice w/hopefully less crowds but this is a weird year
Deadly park for grizzlies!
来世はこういう場所に生まれたい
This guy sounds like Chief John from Food Wishes.
Maybe he took one of my Announcing classes
At 36:20 you state that by the year 2020 most of the glaciers will be gone. Are there any left to see?
Yes, there are 26 glaciers still in the park. It seems the “expert” climate alarmists were wrong again-. The glaciers will be there for many years to come- likely many decades. Though there are still a few info signs in the park stating "All the Glaciers will be gone by 2020." Btw- several of my videos on the park have been updated. When i updated this video last year that reference slipped by. My next update to this video will be released soon. .
What portable camera do you typically use to shoot the 4K videos of National Parks?
Camera tech changes very quickly- by the summer this list will be obsolete- I have several 4k cameras panasonic DNX-200, sony a7iii, sony a6500, another small sony with a long lens but can't remember its name RX100 v ?, LX100, goPro 7, Osmo, Iphone and a phantom 4 Pro for shooting outside National Parks and a ronin SC gimbal and a Satchler video 10 tripod
I have a quick question. When hiking the Highline Trail from Logan Pass to the Swiftcurrent Inn, how did you get to Logan Pass if you are staying at the SC Inn?
You can take a Red bus back to Logan Pass. I had booked one for the next day. but both times I did the hike, i met some fellow hikers who were heading up there so I bummed a ride.
Been there, not very HC Accessible, the park lacks a lot compared to Grand Canyon NP for the Handicapped.
so the best time to go is late june/early july so roads are not closed?
The roads are only open for a few summer months- as determined by the weather. The park lodges and even private hotels etc are only open during the summer months. Of course there are hotels in the West side towns year round.
What people don't realize is that a mama moose with a fawn is MORE dangerous than a brownie sow with cubs, and a brownie sow is quite dangerous. Also, more importantly, as someone who lives here and hikes the park a lot, beware that it is *very* "Darwin-friendly", meaning that it's very easy to fall and die - very few barriers on cliffs, so take extra special care, particularly with kids and elderly, and especially on the highline / haystack trail. People die every year up here from falls - way way more than from bears or other wildlife.
The lichens are likely to be like.. hundreds of years old.
how long is the longest trail
The. Continental Divide Trail is about 2000 miles. The Highline trail day hike is up to 15.2
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36:13 Grinell Glacier Trail
Yes I know- I just finished the editing the updated voice over for 2020 - I hope I removed all the fear mongering info this time- Last year I missed a few lines. If there's anything else that needs changing now would be the time.
@@TheWestisBig great video thanks for all the info hope to make it out this August
Thank you so much. What a fantastic, comprehensive, beautiful, and helpful video! I really appreciate you making and sharing this. Can't wait to be there next month!
I hitchhiked up this road in 1976. it was a better world then.
I gotta believe that..
oh yea!!
Man you are so right about that . I keep saying I wish we could turn back the clock to the 70s when I was a teenager and the world was not so crazy and people still enjoyed having conversations and looking you in the eye ... as well as talking on the phone .
They were not obsessed with social media . Back then people did not seem so narcissistic .
I'm sick of how everything has become so political . I'm sick of how much freedom of speech we have lost .
Like that Jethro Tull song : let's go living in the past .
I got to admit, you got such a great and smoothing voice. You should work for National Geography. 👍👍👍
Thanks-- If you have any connections, let them know I'm Available!
I have lived here since 2003... this guy is correct...best park ever!