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Hi Gerald, Absolutely fantastic country, and great images in fine weather - perhaps your best video yet. I'm familiar with the area from a couple of overnight Blueberry hikes, plus my August 1994 "Mount Holmes to Mount Robson - 8 Days along the Spine of the Canadian Rockies" trek with one companion. I particularly enjoyed your day-2 hike north across the Jackpine River towards the Resthaven Icefield, as that was new for me. You make many references to the pass just west of Jackpine Mountain as Jackpine Pass, and this might confuse some folks planning a trip in or through the area. This might be an informally-used name for that spot, but the real Jackpine Pass is nine or ten kilometres farther east at the head of the Jackpine River where the BC/Alberta boundary crosses, and where you start the descent towards Bess Pass and into Jasper National Park's North Boundary Trail via Chown Creek. It's clearly marked as "JACKPINE PASS" on the official 1:50,000 topo maps and was part of the early twentieth century boundary survey. When we crossed it in 1994, there was the remains of a canvas cross anchored onto the ground by rocks on the pass that had presumably been used for later aerial photogrammetry mapping. On the occasion of our Holmes-Robson hike we camped two kilometres west of, and 150 metres above the official Jackpine Pass, beside a couple of idyllic lakes looking directly across towards the Chown Glacier, one of the two most powerful vistas that I have seen. The area is absolutely stunning and well worth visiting. Before it became part of the GDT it was also part of the National Hiking Trail, both adoptions being after our 1994 trek. I originally got the idea for the trek from looking at an old map in the visitor centre bookstore in Jasper showing historic horse trails over Bess and Jackpine Passes and down the Jackpine River. Our route was later picked up the the Ramblers for one of their weeklong trips, plus I also heard of a commercial guide later taking clients from Europe over the route. Anyone planning to do that trip today should check on JNP North Boundary Trail conditions, as there have been bridge washouts. Mike

Wow, you guys have certainly been getting out there! An exciting end to your seven summits tour. Impressive that you got up there in 30C temps. Way to go, calling in those fires. After previously hiking Erg every year for over 30 years, my last hike there was nearly a decade ago with one other person, my neighbour. We ended that hike with an early lunch on the high point of Mary Harper Ridge, not because of weather, but rather because of two mountain goats that we watched disturb, and then get into a stand-off with a large grizzly that had been hidden in a slight hollow halfway up the final summit climb. It was a fantastic wildlife sighting, but we counted ourselves fortunate that that goats had flushed out the bear as otherwise we would likely have stumbled on it at close range. It's amazing how grizzlies can disappear into the smallest features of apparently open terrain where you'd be sure there weren't any. Anyway, after enjoying the spectacle from a reasonably safe distance on the ridge as we ate lunch, and because the bear was still on the summit slope, we decided that this amazing sighting was our 'summit' for the day and turned around. A note to anyone contemplating hiking Erg Mountain: Over the years, I reckon I have sighted or actually encountered grizzly bears on Erg in about 1 in 3 trips (more like 1 in 2 trips, or a 50 per cent chance if alone or with just one or two other people). So, there's a very high probability of running into grizzlies there. Two of my encounter/sightings were with a male/female pair, including the very rare sighting on the second occasion of seeing them actually mating. Two of my grizzly encounters on Erg were very tense and we were fortunate to not have trouble. I'd therefore recommend being extremely cautious about letting a dog run free there. Even if the dog is under full voice control and does not chase after wildlife, the mere sight of a dog (read wolf) can agitate a grizzly and might be the difference between a retreat and a defensive attack. Looking at your pictures of the jungle that the approach has become, it's hard to believe today that 40+ years ago we used to drive ordinary cars right to the Ptarmigan/Erg fork and begin the very steep section right from the vehicles. When Ptarmigan Creek was bridged (originally by the gravel pit access road, and later by the Forest Service installed hiker bridge - both long since washed out by spring floods) one of my favourite annual traditions was a solo hike/ski trip on Erg Mtn on the Victoria Day weekend. By that date, the south easterly-facing trail was clear of snow all the way to the subalpine, where I would don skis and ski to the ridgetop, then park the skis and hike to the top on the wind-swept ridge and summit slope. A highly recommended jaunt when the creek is once again bridged. Mike

Fitzwilliam sure has changed since I was last there with all the new tent platforms. Great views of the basin, especially early and late in the day. On your day-2 trek over to the westernmost part, below the main peak, did you see any of the hitherto resident mountain goat population; or at least goat wool left on the bushes? This small herd always used to be there and was never hard to spot, certainly on every Fitzwilliam trip that I've done. The goats were one of the reasons why BC Parks later relocated the camping area over to the large lake on the other side so as not to disturb them. On our early trips to the area some 35 years ago and soon after the present trail was built, we used to camp by the idyllic creek on the goat side of the amphitheatre. There were no campsite facilities at either location in those days. The first section of trail from the highway to Rockingham Creek was built by the same contractor who built all the trails is Eskers Park. He was given discretion on precise location etc., and consequently did a great job in both parks. There were reports of a fair amount of grizzly activity on the Fitzwilliam trail last year - did you see any sign on this trip? Mike

That looks more like it! A spectacular place, and the lake below the summit is great for a dip on a hot summer day. That summit is the highest point in the informally-named McGregor Range.

Beautiful scenery, the lake adds to it all. Nicer on a not so busy day:). The rocks and boulders have one paying attention to their route.

a beauty of a camping spot, love it

Congrats boys

And congrats on finishing all the Summits, you three!

Grateful for that mountain lake!

Way to conquer Erg in this heat!

Thanks for sharing this most beautiful trek! Nice to have the lakes and I enjoyed the vastness of the views. I feel it is manageable to reach the summit, although not marked all the way, due to the openness and view of Caledonia, with the lakes to follow. You showed this very well:)

Beautiful and WINDY:)

Albeit short, you captured the beauty and ruggedness of the trek to Baldy summit. Thank you for sharing your tips and knowledge too:)

Wanting to cross Hedrick Creek this weekend and go take a look at Close To The Edge. Do you know the condition of the bridge or someone who may know the current state of it? Thanks in advance

So cool!!

Congrats!!!! 🎉 Beautiful country!!!!!! 💪🏼🙌🏼

Gorgeous animals

Beauty!!

Way to go you three:)

Beautiful hike for sure. It is a good thing that you like Winter:). But, I do see the beauty there in the Winter season. Thanks for huffing and puffing to share the trek!

So much water showing up in many places!

Not too shabby is correct for sure:)

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. sub & 👍4

Good to get out in all weather conditions, good for you three:)

Thanks for sharing! Nice the weather was pleasant. Loved all the cloud formations on the trek. Directions also appreciated :)

So curious🙂

That Penny is such a good sport:). And a good dresser too!!

Thanks for sharing another gem. Watch out for those black furry creatures:)

I camped at Purden a couple of years ago while hiking in the area. If I return this trail will be on the schedule to loosen up the legs after a day hike!! Beautiful scenery and nice it is so close to the water.

I enjoyed viewing the openness of these trails and also the variety. The objects that were along the trail were interesting too. Another trip to PG perhaps?

I do not usually travel such a distance for a day hike, but......something about needing a challenge took me there. While finding this challenge a bit of a workout and trying to make good time for that challenge....I could not help but stop and take in the beauty of the Eskers trails. I found myself stopping to marvel at the colour of the differrent lake colours, forest and trail up and downs. I will definitely be back in the Fall to view the colours as the season changes. Thanks for sharing:)

I love grizzlies. From a distance 😅

Nice!

I forgot how big Stuart Lake is! Looks like a great trek.

Excellent video, great visuals and narration, loved it!

Thanks for putting all those miles on to share the Waterfall's. The roads look decent to drive on too! A good touring day for sure.

Those summit views couldn't be anymore visually stunning.

Thanks for sharing the beautiful blue day, scenery and trek:). Glad your second attempt was successful!

do you even exist, my imaginary friend?

Looks perfect🙂

Another epic video, Gerald!

Looks beautiful 🙂

So good for local people who are interested in a close to home trek. Thanks for sharing:)

Next on the GoalSpank list!

Just did LC GUNN a week ago myself....... Taz you gotta check out Forests for the world also, and the Cut Banks :) Go Prince George !!!!!

Looks like a good bout of exercise😊

Did you hike up there?

LEGENDARY!

Such beauty and the day was perfect for the trek! Thanks for sharing the peace🙂

Cannot beat that view and sky😊