Thanks for watching :) I made a guide on how to hike this trail with all sorts of photos, gear recommendations, statistics from our hike, and information about the trail itself! jupiterhikes.com/2023/11/15/how-to-thru-hike-the-1200km-great-divide-trail/
WOW!!!😂 You're the wilderness poet like John Muir ! 😅 The Canadian wilderness and national parks are awesome, majestic and rugged! Beautifully made video Juniper! 😅Thank you for showing parts wilderness I haven't seen before!!😊
Beautiful scenery on this route. I backpacked in Yellowstone over forty yeas ago and had to stay in a numbered campsite in a designated camp area each night. I was told they were doing that in case they had to come and get us out because of bear problems. Almost a year to the day the following year a grizzly tore through a tent and ate 70 pounds of a guy. Our first day in the park we were the only visitors to watch old faithful.
Dude, your videos are dope. I thru-hiked the AT last year and I'm currently saving up for the CDT in 2025, but the GDT is on my short-list after that. Your voice is chill as hell, please keep on being you.
Your on-trail videos are some of the best hiking videos on TH-cam. This trail looks simply BEYOND and I'm so glad you got to hike it, and so incredibly jealous, too! I can't wait to see the next sections. ✌️
So cool to see areas we hiked this summer through your eyes (Rockwall and Iceline). Our timing was pretty close… saw you guys get picked up near Field. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Backpacking in the Canadian Rockies will certainly beat you up, but you’ll often be coming back for more. Great footage and commentary! I’m so happy you had a memorable time exploring some of the best Canada has to offer.
Great video! Hope you both enjoyed going through Sunshine and Healy meadows, and Egypt Lakes. Such beauty along that stretch. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
After talking with members of the GDTA they are pursuing a GDT single permit but are getting stymied by Parks Canada. It seems that thru hiking is not really on their radar and some go as far to say that Parks Canada doesn't want people in the backcountry.
4.5 million people visit banff in a year, and maybe just 100 people hike the GDT in a year. So it's very understandable. Hopefully with more recognition of the trail things could change. Or small tweaks overtime; old decommissioned camps turned to GDT camps, or small reroutes to go to less popular areas, or the less popular areas that are present to maybe have slightly relaxed rules for GDT hikers. I am not sure, but in time I think they'll get there.
There are the rules that seem officious but places lake Crater Lake would not have the same indelible beauty as it did 60 years ago without them. Thankfully there are endless places that dont require the permit process. Gorgeous footage.
I get it, they need to be there and I understand given the volume of visitors! But for the thru hiker and the scope of this trail it still makes things quite difficult given the sheer amount of them one must get, and how each individual must go about acquiring them. I got them all, and followed all the rules, but hope that 10 years from now a slightly different option can be found. I hope until then everyone plays by those rules as well
The permit regime sucks the fun and freedom out of hiking, crushing spontineity, bringing instead a rigid and unnecessary control. Sad, and nearly always pointless.
@@JupiterHikes yes, maybe an overall permit such as for the pct. I can't imagine going for every place that requires a permit there...and I can't imagine what an ecological disaster without some kind of system.
Absolutely beautiful, reminds me of the north Cascades region a day north of harts pass. I was wondering what you and sprocket did with your food while sleeping and whether or not you carried bear spray. I always tell people not to worry about bears, however I would definitely be concerned more about bears in grizzly country. Happy trails Jupiter, thanks for letting all of us tag along.
At 11:30 I was trying to figure out what the red thing was by the lake, then I realised it must be the Parks Canada Muskoka chairs. Those are such a silly treat when you are in the middle of a backpacking trip.
Eerie, I just commented on another YT backpacking video yesterday about how the permit/itinerary system takes a lot of enjoyment out of the trip because of how rigidly planned everything needs to be. They also throw a lot of rules at you to try and get you to buy into the park services accommodations even if you are there for backcountry use.
It does! She also made her own pack for the PCT. So what you see her wearing is her design, fabric choices, and features. Some fun ideas there. Will be cool to see what she makes as a version 3
@@JupiterHikes WOW! That is a really sharp looking pack! Now I bet she made her dress too! No wonder she looks put together even on trail. You could do a whole series with her showing how to make the pack.
They are doing similar things to this, old decommissioned horse camps which GDT hikers can now use. Or recommending campsites that are like 1 meter outside park boundaries lol but it's still unfortunately the biggest hassle of the entire hike. Hopefully something that can be remedied in the future, but unless the GDT gets more recognition as an amazing national treasure for Canada, I don't know what would incentivize parks to make any changes.
did you notice if the floe lake campground was actually full of tents? I camped there for 2 nights the first week of october and it says it was fully booked, but only 1 other person was there!
It was raining pretty good when we got there, off and on, but very cold rain. Many more tents and people than I would have guessed given the conditions. Still quite a few spots open though
Hi Jupiter, I'm starting the GDT in 3 weeks, what SIM card did you end up purchasing for your hike? Or did you not bother because of the lack of reception? Cheers!
Agree, permits change freedom into drudgery. Still beautiful country, but scripted. Touristy, remoteness notwithstanding. As if DMV is enforcing every bureaucratic rule. Then there are man's insects. Since everyone must stay in the same camp, houseflies, roaches, mosquitos and biting-blackfly abound. It's disgusting and nowhere near the outdoor experience elsewhere (US). It's as if city-dwellers who'd never camped a day in their lives, voted on how to manage a wilderness? Oh wait, that's exactly what Canada's done.
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Thanks for watching :) I made a guide on how to hike this trail with all sorts of photos, gear recommendations, statistics from our hike, and information about the trail itself! jupiterhikes.com/2023/11/15/how-to-thru-hike-the-1200km-great-divide-trail/
WOW!!!😂 You're the wilderness poet like John Muir ! 😅 The Canadian wilderness and national parks are awesome, majestic and rugged! Beautifully made video Juniper! 😅Thank you for showing parts wilderness I haven't seen before!!😊
Nicely done. Water levels looked really high. Beautiful shots.
Awesome Jupiter! Fantastic scenery and storytelling!
Your videos get to me in the best ways. Seems like you have bit Edward Abbey and Colin Fletcher in you narration. Dream time buddy. Dream time.
Beautiful scenery on this route.
I backpacked in Yellowstone over forty yeas ago and had to stay in a numbered campsite in a designated camp area each night. I was told they were doing that in case they had to come and get us out because of bear problems. Almost a year to the day the following year a grizzly tore through a tent and ate 70 pounds of a guy. Our first day in the park we were the only visitors to watch old faithful.
Dude, your videos are dope. I thru-hiked the AT last year and I'm currently saving up for the CDT in 2025, but the GDT is on my short-list after that. Your voice is chill as hell, please keep on being you.
Thank you Jupiter! Was just thinking of reasons to be grateful today and saw your video. One more thing for the list ❤️ stay safe out there brother.
What can I say?! Other than thank you so much! Its simply stunning footage and you clearly invested a lot of work and effort to it. Thank you, indeed!
Your on-trail videos are some of the best hiking videos on TH-cam. This trail looks simply BEYOND and I'm so glad you got to hike it, and so incredibly jealous, too! I can't wait to see the next sections. ✌️
Those views are spectacular! I can’t even imagine being there in person. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent video. So spectacular.
It's exciting to follow along with such an accomplished pair of hikers, seeing remote places that would only be a dream without a video like this. 🐭🦔🏔
Incredibly beautiful. Thanks.
What an incredible trail and a great video showing all the beauty!
So cool to see areas we hiked this summer through your eyes (Rockwall and Iceline). Our timing was pretty close… saw you guys get picked up near Field. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Sprocket's clothes and backpack pop so well in your shots. I'm not sure if that was planned, but the contrast is beautifully executed.
I bet you would enjoy the (HRP) Haute Randonnée Pyrenées
A lot of options for ridge hiking too :)
Absolutely phenomenal work my friend, stunning cinematography!
Thank you! Feels nice to wander off to these wild trails of serenity.
Backpacking in the Canadian Rockies will certainly beat you up, but you’ll often be coming back for more. Great footage and commentary! I’m so happy you had a memorable time exploring some of the best Canada has to offer.
What an incredible section. I really enjoy how you've captured it. Outstanding work.
Jaw dropping scenery! I've only been to Banff once, but it was unforgettable.
Northover ridge alternate was amazing!!
Did it in a storm, still fun
Great video! Hope you both enjoyed going through Sunshine and Healy meadows, and Egypt Lakes. Such beauty along that stretch. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
Looks incredible!
Thankful for you & your videos :)
I needed this video. Thank you!
Nice one Jupiter what a buitifull place 😊
After talking with members of the GDTA they are pursuing a GDT single permit but are getting stymied by Parks Canada. It seems that thru hiking is not really on their radar and some go as far to say that Parks Canada doesn't want people in the backcountry.
4.5 million people visit banff in a year, and maybe just 100 people hike the GDT in a year. So it's very understandable. Hopefully with more recognition of the trail things could change. Or small tweaks overtime; old decommissioned camps turned to GDT camps, or small reroutes to go to less popular areas, or the less popular areas that are present to maybe have slightly relaxed rules for GDT hikers. I am not sure, but in time I think they'll get there.
Great Ideas@@JupiterHikes
Mesmerizing
There are the rules that seem officious but places lake Crater Lake would not have the same indelible beauty as it did 60 years ago without them. Thankfully there are endless places that dont require the permit process. Gorgeous footage.
I get it, they need to be there and I understand given the volume of visitors! But for the thru hiker and the scope of this trail it still makes things quite difficult given the sheer amount of them one must get, and how each individual must go about acquiring them. I got them all, and followed all the rules, but hope that 10 years from now a slightly different option can be found. I hope until then everyone plays by those rules as well
Stunning beauty!
The permit regime sucks the fun and freedom out of hiking, crushing spontineity, bringing instead a rigid and unnecessary control. Sad, and nearly always pointless.
@stuartb9194 there are endless places that don't require permits. One could spendva lifetime just in the Cascades.
@@JupiterHikes yes, maybe an overall permit such as for the pct. I can't imagine going for every place that requires a permit there...and I can't imagine what an ecological disaster without some kind of system.
Absolutely beautiful, reminds me of the north Cascades region a day north of harts pass. I was wondering what you and sprocket did with your food while sleeping and whether or not you carried bear spray. I always tell people not to worry about bears, however I would definitely be concerned more about bears in grizzly country. Happy trails Jupiter, thanks for letting all of us tag along.
We used ursacks for food storage, and yes we both carried bear spray! I personally would not do this trail without those two items
7:20 what a view
Yoho is my favorite National Park in Canada.
Class that 👌
At 11:30 I was trying to figure out what the red thing was by the lake, then I realised it must be the Parks Canada Muskoka chairs. Those are such a silly treat when you are in the middle of a backpacking trip.
Can’t wait to do section B next summer. I’ve heard people speak of tornado pass with apprehension, hopefully I stay healthier than you guys did
Eerie, I just commented on another YT backpacking video yesterday about how the permit/itinerary system takes a lot of enjoyment out of the trip because of how rigidly planned everything needs to be. They also throw a lot of rules at you to try and get you to buy into the park services accommodations even if you are there for backcountry use.
I decided to check out your gear list and noticed that Sprocket's backpack was listed as MYOG. Does that mean she made her own pack?
It does! She also made her own pack for the PCT. So what you see her wearing is her design, fabric choices, and features. Some fun ideas there. Will be cool to see what she makes as a version 3
@@JupiterHikes WOW! That is a really sharp looking pack! Now I bet she made her dress too! No wonder she looks put together even on trail. You could do a whole series with her showing how to make the pack.
They should save one tent pad per camping location on trail exclusively for GDT thru-hikerd. Perhaps something GDT Association should lobby for.
They are doing similar things to this, old decommissioned horse camps which GDT hikers can now use. Or recommending campsites that are like 1 meter outside park boundaries lol but it's still unfortunately the biggest hassle of the entire hike. Hopefully something that can be remedied in the future, but unless the GDT gets more recognition as an amazing national treasure for Canada, I don't know what would incentivize parks to make any changes.
did you notice if the floe lake campground was actually full of tents? I camped there for 2 nights the first week of october and it says it was fully booked, but only 1 other person was there!
It was raining pretty good when we got there, off and on, but very cold rain. Many more tents and people than I would have guessed given the conditions. Still quite a few spots open though
I think it's awesome you found a nice girl that shares your interests.
Hi Jupiter, I'm starting the GDT in 3 weeks, what SIM card did you end up purchasing for your hike? Or did you not bother because of the lack of reception? Cheers!
Dear, you should plan Great Himalayan Trail.. Nepal, India, Bhutan.. beautiful, spiritual and cheap.. 10 to 15 USD a day.
Yeah boyyyyyyy
Were your permits ever checked? After all that trouble I would be miffed if I never even got asked 😂
We ran into a handful of rangers and they did ask where we were headed for the night and what we were up to each time!
The permits are there to ensure everyone gets to enjoy these trails for years to come.
They say parks are for the people but then don’t seem to want you there lol
"Promo sm" 👇
Agree, permits change freedom into drudgery. Still beautiful country, but scripted. Touristy, remoteness notwithstanding. As if DMV is enforcing every bureaucratic rule.
Then there are man's insects. Since everyone must stay in the same camp, houseflies, roaches, mosquitos and biting-blackfly abound. It's disgusting and nowhere near the outdoor experience elsewhere (US).
It's as if city-dwellers who'd never camped a day in their lives, voted on how to manage a wilderness? Oh wait, that's exactly what Canada's done.
Wow. Another American dissing Canada with nonsense. Stay away