I've been watching Forestry's videos going back to the fat bike touring period, and this is the first time I've commented. I can only speak for myself, but I don't watch these videos for the final destinations or summits; I watch them for the real life journeys he takes us on: hiking, the practical testing of gear, trail repairs and building, histories of the regions, recipes with the slow cooker and now air fryer, the shopping and truck stops, the van builds, the sewing machine, and of course the Rocco exploits. I get as much or more satisfaction from these kinds of videos as anything else he makes. By the way, watch out for 'limber tail' condition when Rocco has been climbing and gets warm and then plunges into the cold river: the dog loses control of the tail and then gets lethargic and uncomfortable laying and sitting. It's temporary but it got me worried the first time it happened to my Berner.
My first video was the famous one where he was living in the parking lot, working at the factory, and decided it was too cold and it was time to hit the road. And he went NORTH! Lol
@@nyccollin That's like saying once you've hiked once, you've seen it all. It's not about seeing it, it's the feeling that the majestic images evoke that never gets old
Foresty, we are here for your summits but also for all the turn arounds. Don't delete your footage because what you may consider a failure is just part of the human experience and while I sit here looking at spreadsheets in an office all day, I get to take in your views and go on a little adventure, so I never consider that a failure. Thanks so much for all that you do.
Your filmography and sense of composition are just amazing. Never be upset about not achieving a summit like this or not posting the journey. It's all amazing content and we all appreciate the views of things we'll all never likely see ourselves. Great work, FF (and mini mountain goat Rocko)!
One of things I admire about your channel is you're always promoting good outdoor safety decision making. A lot of people will push when they should yield. Respect.
@@wolfeb99 first my prayers are with your wife. What a sweetheart you are to be concerned about her happiness during chemo. Next that’s a very good question I always wondered that myself. I actually had a TH-cam person. Tell me one time that they did not see very much of this type of money with stickers on there live steams. Mostly TH-cam gets it. I don’t know if this is the same thing.
WOW! what a great video, amazing drone work, editing, everything. Such beautiful views. I only live a few hours from this location but no way I could do those hikes. I'm goanna save this to my watch list and when I'm having a bummer day am going to watch this again. Great job Foresty!
Great video, Forest. Please don't delete the "failures", we're here to live vicariously all your experiences and they're all equally good, summit or no summit. Keep it up!
There are two definitions of "success" when it comes to outdoor adventure. The first one is where you got to your intended destination via your intended route. The second is where you had a good adventure, saw some beauty, and came back with a good story to tell. Chasing the first definition of success will eventually lead you to at the very least, disappointment and at the very worst, serious injury or death. Chasing the second definition will give you a lifetime of happiness in the wilderness. You chose wisely :)
Forresty you are a very wise man. The exhilaration and thrill of what you do has to be addicting.....staying alive to enjoy the next thrill is more important. Best wishes to you and Rocco. ❤
I know you are disappointed for not bagging the peak but it looked like you definitely made the right choice. Glad your attitude changed about being out there and enjoying the area. I actually think it is so smart to show people you need to turn around if all isn't feeling right. Too many people are so focused on the goal that they get in trouble and don't enjoy the journey. Thanks for taking us along and for all the beautiful shots. Stay safe.
It says far more about your character and humility to know your limits and turn back to the van than to push yourself into a potential problem. Nice job man! Love it
Just when you think it couldn't possibly get any better, Foresty uploads this incredible video. I'm lost for words trying to think how to tell you just how much we enjoy your channel. It's beyond description. We are still talking about Rocko being ready to defend you against that grizzly in your last video.
That shot at 5:02 where you're drying off and putting your boots back on with the waterfall in the background and Rocco sitting there is just awesome. Who needs summits when you have views and areas like that. The sound of the water is so relaxing. Good vibes all around. As always, happy to see you continuing to make good decisions and turn around. As viewers, we don't' care if you summit.
you are the most engaging, agreeable and educational companion one could imagine for a walk in the mountains. thank you for sharing so much. your comments - verbal and visual - on terrain, weather and natural conditions are some of the best nature essays out there. reminds me of much of John Muir's writing. some day you should consider putting it down in a book. carry on!!
Thanks Foresty for your creativity and humility! My university e-mail closed so subs again using this other account. Stay safe and this is such an amazing episode of you and roomie.
It's about the adventure and journey, and this one was amazing! You'll bag this beast at some point. As always, thanks again for sharing this amazing part of our world, and reminding us how spoiled we are to be here.
Paul Petzolt would be proud of your “no-go” decision to summit Tsar. Live within your minimums and you hike another day! Super photographer and realistic storyline. Thanks and THANKS!
I've watched this three times already, and every time I get new emotions - all of them positive. Simon, you ARE the best reason that TH-cam exists for us. And the sunglasses! 😂
The cinematography, wow. I love the shots of Rocco, her energy! I'm glad you listen to your gut instincts and stay safe. It's a great video either way and we need you safe.
always listen to that little voice it will never let you down. If this was 10 years ago when I was in top shape I would have attempted that summit with you
Responsible climbing is one of several reasons I love your channel Keep of keeping on, so many of us look up to you and your ability to pass along safety concerns and information make it easier to not push the risks beyond what should be. Love your vids, thank you for all your content!
Thank you for sharing your adventure, even if you were initially inclined not to. Your photography is incredibly beautiful, and I enjoy seeing you and Rocko regardless of where your travels take, or don't take you. Thank you!
Like I always say, that dog is the luckiest dog alive. Simon is with her 24/7 and she has unlimited exercise. We are lucky also to have Simon show us places at least I will never see otherwise.
It burns but you made the right call and you will always have another chance. Great video...the waterfalls were awesome! Take care and give Rocko a treat!
you totally made the BEST and RIGHT decision to not climb that beast now! Too much snow makes it ripe for avalanches. Also, as you said, you're solo, no one to belay you across steep dangerous sections, no one to help if something goes wrong. The cool thing about getting as far as you did is what a spectacular place!!!! You are fortunate to just be able to walk thru these amazing landscapes. There's so much beauty there. Summits are great, but every step of the way from bottom to top is spectacular. Good job!!
Honestly Foresty this was one of your best videos in my opinion. Summit or no summit the view was spectacular and Rocko The Muscle Hampster is a BEAST !!! Safe Trails Amigos
The fact you are so intune with intuitive gut feeling really impresses me, that's what keeps you safe not letting the internal drive for the goal get you into unsafe situations. It wasn't a failure, just a not today moment and you are better informed of what it takes.
So beautiful and so amazing to see all the water from the snow melting! I love your videos because you show so many wonderful places in nature that most people will never see. Your joy of being outdoors is contagious! 🙂
I can't get over how amazing this area is. So wild, pure, and untouched. It doesn't matter if you did or didn't conquer the mountain. The views of the peaks, waterfalls, and river were breath-taking.
In the military we call this "Living to fight another day" many a time we set out to do something and turned around and went back to the start line !!!!
dude if anything bad were to happen to you we'd never get more amazing vids. please stay safe above all else, you and rocko. it's the journey not the destination right foresty?
As a fellow peak bagger, I know that sometimes it can be harder to turn around than it is to push on, but it seems like you made the right choice! Even just losing the sun glasses was concerning, snow blindness is no joke! I'm sure you'll get redemption on this peak one day.
Thank you for another superb video, I always look forward to your posts, I don't care whether you get to the top or not, your filming and drone footage is just wonderful, as I sit in the comfort of my settee in my little apartment in a drab part of the U.K. I see parts of the world that I could only dream of visiting myself. So please, keep up the great work - Safely.
I like the way you did a risk assessment and concluded the smart play was to turn around and go home. Overconfidence kills a lot of people who like to explore "the edge of the envelope". It's not about the destination. It's about the journey.
A lot of people look up to you. Thank you for posting this. As a role model, it shows people to be aware of safety, and not let pride get in the way of a solid beautiful adventure.
I worry about you, but then I remind myself that you uploaded this video & that means you made it out. The scenery on this one is amazing. So fun seeing Rocko do her zoomies. You carrying her & her using her legs in anticipation of being put down on land.
This was really an epic film even if you don't think so. I really enjoyed it. I always worry when you cross a rushing river holding your camera and Rocko. I also believe you clearly made the best choice in turning back and bravo on finding your glasses. Be safe and well Foresty. We all like you so much! Diana
What a lovely video! I love waterfalls. The area is beautiful. Thanks for putting safety first! Also, summit or no summit - I'm going to watch a Foresty Forest video!
I respect your discission to turn around. That was a big mountain, and I don't know how you would get up that last part without gear and a climbing partner. Well, you have a climbing partner (Rocko) but one with thumbs. Excellent video with beautiful scenery. Thumbs up as always.
You made the right call Simon, I don't even know where you'd go up on Tsar? Climbing the glacier or the right side if it maybe eases up on the backside, looks STEEP. I was doing Mount V2-Vermillion last year which has a summit block of loose shale which drops dramatically down to green grass than cliffs on all sides. Half way up pushing up on that terrain which I knew would be 5x harder to descend, I just locked up out of fear. Gale force winds flared up, I grabbed a giant rock and hunkered down and held on for 15 minutes at which point I had to call it a day, turn around and make my escape. Best to live another day to enjoy another day in the mountains.
I truly admire your spirit of adventure, Foresty. And your sheer determination to conquer extremely difficult routes that most would only consider with a climbing partner and technical mountaineering equipment. I also admire your ability to know when the safe thing to do is to back off, and try again another day. Plus I admire the fact that you are sharing these majestic mountains with viewers all over North America and the rest of the world through these gorgeous videos. Thank you for that!!
What you deemed an unsuccessful trip the vast majority of us would consider an amazing success. You and your adventures are constantly incredible
Honestly, the editing was one of my favourites so far and as much as I am heartbroken for FF, I am grateful to view this one.
One of the best videos I've ever seen. That place is crazy....
Well said! Amen! Forestry Rocks!!
I truly agree
The places you go and the things you see are amazing. Thanks for everything and always BE SAFE first. God Bless.
I've been watching Forestry's videos going back to the fat bike touring period, and this is the first time I've commented. I can only speak for myself, but I don't watch these videos for the final destinations or summits; I watch them for the real life journeys he takes us on: hiking, the practical testing of gear, trail repairs and building, histories of the regions, recipes with the slow cooker and now air fryer, the shopping and truck stops, the van builds, the sewing machine, and of course the Rocco exploits. I get as much or more satisfaction from these kinds of videos as anything else he makes.
By the way, watch out for 'limber tail' condition when Rocco has been climbing and gets warm and then plunges into the cold river: the dog loses control of the tail and then gets lethargic and uncomfortable laying and sitting. It's temporary but it got me worried the first time it happened to my Berner.
My first video was the famous one where he was living in the parking lot, working at the factory, and decided it was too cold and it was time to hit the road. And he went NORTH! Lol
What an awesome comment. I think you put words to most of our thoughts.
(the bear encounters....)
Exactly Ken!!
I agree. I don't care if he summits or not. I just like going along with him on the treks and rides.
Thanks for your rational risk management skills. Your drone footage of the high country around Tsar is a gift. Cheers to you and zoomie.
VE Shaw hear here.
@@nyccollin That's like saying once you've hiked once, you've seen it all. It's not about seeing it, it's the feeling that the majestic images evoke that never gets old
@@Tinalicousyes, the footage is majestic every time.
@@lb1460 🎯🎯🎯
Foresty, we are here for your summits but also for all the turn arounds. Don't delete your footage because what you may consider a failure is just part of the human experience and while I sit here looking at spreadsheets in an office all day, I get to take in your views and go on a little adventure, so I never consider that a failure. Thanks so much for all that you do.
Amen to all that.
Super dog. Spectacular country.
No way in hell would it have been safe to continue.
Your filmography and sense of composition are just amazing. Never be upset about not achieving a summit like this or not posting the journey. It's all amazing content and we all appreciate the views of things we'll all never likely see ourselves. Great work, FF (and mini mountain goat Rocko)!
I love how you face challenges Simon, thinking it through and backing away when the risks outweigh rewards. Smart! Tomorrow is another day.
Always seems strange to me when someone uses someone else’s name. I don’t know why lol just sounds weird.
@@nyccollin Simon is Foresty's real name.
One of things I admire about your channel is you're always promoting good outdoor safety decision making. A lot of people will push when they should yield. Respect.
Thanks! So happy you followed your instincts. You and Rocko can try another time better than a permanent home on the mountain.😮
Thank you!!!
Thanks for what you do! This made my wife’s day-she watched it from her hospital bed as she recovers from chemo.
Thank you Brian, best wishes to your wife. Hope she is doing well.
❤❤
@@forestyforest when we donate to you, how much do you see?
@@wolfeb99 first my prayers are with your wife. What a sweetheart you are to be concerned about her happiness during chemo. Next that’s a very good question I always wondered that myself. I actually had a TH-cam person. Tell me one time that they did not see very much of this type of money with stickers on there live steams. Mostly TH-cam gets it. I don’t know if this is the same thing.
@@wolfeb99 apparently creators get 70%
Rocko doing more living in a day than some dogs do in a lifetime, and humans! Both living their best lives.
Rocko is jacked! lol look at her pectoral muscles
@@stevejeffrey11 Jacked Russell!
This is my favourite channel! Your videos make my (unadventurous) day…
We’re so glad you turned back, a wise move by an experienced climber. Even Rocko looked a bit worn out.
You deserve our appreciation. Thanks.
These videos continue to amaze me. I have watched you since the very beginning. Rocko looks like she could just keep going for days
Thanks Joseph!! Have a great weekend
Enjoy your time.
WOW! what a great video, amazing drone work, editing, everything. Such beautiful views. I only live a few hours from this location but no way I could do those hikes. I'm goanna save this to my watch list and when I'm having a bummer day am going to watch this again. Great job Foresty!
Great video, Forest. Please don't delete the "failures", we're here to live vicariously all your experiences and they're all equally good, summit or no summit. Keep it up!
Thanks! Still One Beautiful BC Spring. Great images.
Adventure doesn't always mean success. For me the success is the adventure. I enjoyed this video very much.
Well said.
Agree..well said!
Here here.
Very well said!! 👍🏼
There are two definitions of "success" when it comes to outdoor adventure. The first one is where you got to your intended destination via your intended route. The second is where you had a good adventure, saw some beauty, and came back with a good story to tell.
Chasing the first definition of success will eventually lead you to at the very least, disappointment and at the very worst, serious injury or death.
Chasing the second definition will give you a lifetime of happiness in the wilderness.
You chose wisely :)
No summit and still an all time Foresty video! Thanks for staying safe man. Those glacier drone shots are astounding.
You made the right call, and live to see another hike! The beauty of this place is unreal and glad you shared it, great job!
Never delete anything. It's ALL interesting and accurate. Thanks for being yourself.
You definitely seem MUCH happier since you’ve “unplugged”! 👍
At least you tried. -Me watching from my couch
You're teaching us all proper risk assessment and management - very valuable information for everyone considering going out
Forresty you are a very wise man.
The exhilaration and thrill of what you do has to be addicting.....staying alive to enjoy the next thrill is more important.
Best wishes to you and Rocco. ❤
I know you are disappointed for not bagging the peak but it looked like you definitely made the right choice. Glad your attitude changed about being out there and enjoying the area. I actually think it is so smart to show people you need to turn around if all isn't feeling right. Too many people are so focused on the goal that they get in trouble and don't enjoy the journey. Thanks for taking us along and for all the beautiful shots. Stay safe.
Thanks for another great video
That’s off the charts spectacular. I have to watch FF vids at least twice. Once for the commentary and once for the scenery. 🙂
Same.
Wow...some of the footage of the mountains were unbelievable! Great video.
Amazing scenery and adventure. Great video and glad you did not delete it. Such a beautiful area.
Summit or not, that was an awesome video. So remarkably beautiful up there! Keep on exploring and we'll keep on watching.
Beautiful footage of your adventures! Enjoy every ounce of your effort - we do!
Little Rocco's paws doing the swimming motion as she was being carried over the stream totally melted my heart. 3:07.
😂😂yes,dogs would do that even if you lift them over their water dispenser pot .
It says far more about your character and humility to know your limits and turn back to the van than to push yourself into a potential problem. Nice job man! Love it
Without you, we would never see the beautiful scenery. Thank you for your successful trek
Just when you think it couldn't possibly get any better, Foresty uploads this incredible video.
I'm lost for words trying to think how to tell you just how much we enjoy your channel. It's beyond description.
We are still talking about Rocko being ready to defend you against that grizzly in your last video.
That shot at 5:02 where you're drying off and putting your boots back on with the waterfall in the background and Rocco sitting there is just awesome. Who needs summits when you have views and areas like that. The sound of the water is so relaxing. Good vibes all around. As always, happy to see you continuing to make good decisions and turn around. As viewers, we don't' care if you summit.
Simon you are the premier TH-camr mountain man. No other chanel compares to your great vids and adventures.
you are the most engaging, agreeable and educational companion one could imagine for a walk in the mountains. thank you for sharing so much. your comments - verbal and visual - on terrain, weather and natural conditions are some of the best nature essays out there. reminds me of much of John Muir's writing. some day you should consider putting it down in a book. carry on!!
Excellent comparison, John Muir.
What an amazing adventure! Beautiful and majestic location that I only get to see through your videos! Thank you so much! I enjoyed every minute.
Thanks Foresty for your creativity and humility! My university e-mail closed so subs again using this other account. Stay safe and this is such an amazing episode of you and roomie.
It's about the adventure and journey, and this one was amazing! You'll bag this beast at some point.
As always, thanks again for sharing this amazing part of our world, and reminding us how spoiled we are to be here.
Never apologize for making the right choice, you're an unbelievable hiker and i love watching your vids
Really awesome area! Absolutely beautiful.
Paul Petzolt would be proud of your “no-go” decision to summit Tsar. Live within your minimums and you hike another day! Super photographer and realistic storyline. Thanks and THANKS!
I've watched this three times already, and every time I get new emotions - all of them positive.
Simon, you ARE the best reason that TH-cam exists for us.
And the sunglasses! 😂
Another amazing adventure for you and Rocco!! Living vicariously through the 2 of you !
The cinematography, wow. I love the shots of Rocco, her energy! I'm glad you listen to your gut instincts and stay safe. It's a great video either way and we need you safe.
always listen to that little voice it will never let you down. If this was 10 years ago when I was in top shape I would have attempted that summit with you
Responsible climbing is one of several reasons I love your channel
Keep of keeping on, so many of us look up to you and your ability to pass along safety concerns and information make it easier to not push the risks beyond what should be.
Love your vids, thank you for all your content!
My Dear Lone Wolf,
No terrain too tough
No mountain too steep
Is worth taking a chance
Of your well-being
For YOU are loved
XO 🐢
Thank you for sharing your adventure, even if you were initially inclined not to. Your photography is incredibly beautiful, and I enjoy seeing you and Rocko regardless of where your travels take, or don't take you. Thank you!
You said it for me Jean Martin.
Like I always say, that dog is the luckiest dog alive. Simon is with her 24/7 and she has unlimited exercise. We are lucky also to have Simon show us places at least I will never see otherwise.
It burns but you made the right call and you will always have another chance. Great video...the waterfalls were awesome! Take care and give Rocko a treat!
Thanks for not scrapping the video! Scenery was spectacular
you totally made the BEST and RIGHT decision to not climb that beast now! Too much snow makes it ripe for avalanches. Also, as you said, you're solo, no one to belay you across steep dangerous sections, no one to help if something goes wrong. The cool thing about getting as far as you did is what a spectacular place!!!! You are fortunate to just be able to walk thru these amazing landscapes. There's so much beauty there. Summits are great, but every step of the way from bottom to top is spectacular. Good job!!
I appreciate your videos, 😊it’s really great to see you and Rocko enjoying the outdoors.
Thanks!!
Spectacular! Thanks for taking us along.
I am exhausted just watching you climb
Always enjoy your videos! Rocko rocks!
rather have an alive Foresty and one less summit than the alternative.... thanks for the gorgeous video.
Honestly Foresty this was one of your best videos in my opinion. Summit or no summit the view was spectacular and Rocko The Muscle Hampster is a BEAST !!! Safe Trails Amigos
Another great video!
Super Natural British Columbia!!!
That was breathtaking!
FF, I love your attitude! Scenery is absolutely 100% stunning! Thank you.
Thank you Simon and Rocko, for the adventure.
There's old mountaineers and there's bold mountaineers. But there ain't no old, bold mountaineers. You made a good choice.
Thanks for what you do out there, Simon. You’re appreciated mightily!
The fact you are so intune with intuitive gut feeling really impresses me, that's what keeps you safe not letting the internal drive for the goal get you into unsafe situations.
It wasn't a failure, just a not today moment and you are better informed of what it takes.
So beautiful and so amazing to see all the water from the snow melting! I love your videos because you show so many wonderful places in nature that most people will never see. Your joy of being outdoors is contagious! 🙂
This is one of your most beautiful videos. Amazing location.
Glad I can continue to support your adventures.
I can't get over how amazing this area is. So wild, pure, and untouched. It doesn't matter if you did or didn't conquer the mountain. The views of the peaks, waterfalls, and river were breath-taking.
what a beautiful scenery, thank you for sharing your experiences in the wild 😊
Epic adventure! Thanks Foresty
Beautiful area. Just camping close to the mountain would be worth the trip.
stay safe out there. Always trust your gut you made the right call.
In the military we call this "Living to fight another day" many a time we set out to do something and turned around and went back to the start line !!!!
dude if anything bad were to happen to you we'd never get more amazing vids. please stay safe above all else, you and rocko. it's the journey not the destination right foresty?
One of your best videos! Thank you
As a fellow peak bagger, I know that sometimes it can be harder to turn around than it is to push on, but it seems like you made the right choice! Even just losing the sun glasses was concerning, snow blindness is no joke! I'm sure you'll get redemption on this peak one day.
Good point about the sunglasses.
Thank you for another superb video, I always look forward to your posts, I don't care whether you get to the top or not, your filming and drone footage is just wonderful, as I sit in the comfort of my settee in my little apartment in a drab part of the U.K. I see parts of the world that I could only dream of visiting myself. So please, keep up the great work - Safely.
Your love for climbing and determination is amazing
You will return with reinforcements!
💯
I like the way you did a risk assessment and concluded the smart play was to turn around and go home. Overconfidence kills a lot of people who like to explore "the edge of the envelope". It's not about the destination. It's about the journey.
A lot of people look up to you. Thank you for posting this. As a role model, it shows people to be aware of safety, and not let pride get in the way of a solid beautiful adventure.
3:08 The little swimmy legs! So cute.
WOW! Some beautiful scenery.
haha found a new way to send you cash. Great episode dude! (no need to reply)
I worry about you, but then I remind myself that you uploaded this video & that means you made it out.
The scenery on this one is amazing. So fun seeing Rocko do her zoomies. You carrying her & her using her legs in anticipation of being put down on land.
This was really an epic film even if you don't think so. I really enjoyed it. I always worry when you cross a rushing river holding your camera and Rocko. I also believe you clearly made the best choice in turning back and bravo on finding your glasses. Be safe and well Foresty. We all like you so much! Diana
Glad you and Roko are safe.
Thanks! Granny😊
What a lovely video! I love waterfalls. The area is beautiful. Thanks for putting safety first!
Also, summit or no summit - I'm going to watch a Foresty Forest video!
I respect your discission to turn around. That was a big mountain, and I don't know how you would get up that last part without gear and a climbing partner. Well, you have a climbing partner (Rocko) but one with thumbs. Excellent video with beautiful scenery. Thumbs up as always.
You made the right call Simon, I don't even know where you'd go up on Tsar? Climbing the glacier or the right side if it maybe eases up on the backside, looks STEEP. I was doing Mount V2-Vermillion last year which has a summit block of loose shale which drops dramatically down to green grass than cliffs on all sides. Half way up pushing up on that terrain which I knew would be 5x harder to descend, I just locked up out of fear. Gale force winds flared up, I grabbed a giant rock and hunkered down and held on for 15 minutes at which point I had to call it a day, turn around and make my escape. Best to live another day to enjoy another day in the mountains.
I truly admire your spirit of adventure, Foresty.
And your sheer determination to conquer extremely difficult routes that most would only consider with a climbing partner and technical mountaineering equipment.
I also admire your ability to know when the safe thing to do is to back off, and try again another day.
Plus I admire the fact that you are sharing these majestic mountains with viewers all over North America and the rest of the world through these gorgeous videos.
Thank you for that!!
Absolutely 💯!
Its not about the destination, its about the journey!