This segment of your trip brought some good memories back to me from when I drove for Brewster Tours. Thanks for taking us along with you, and I totally appreciate the anxiety of too much trip planning, I’m the same. Take care.
Absolutely love the familiar way you share information with us, your audience. It's a welcoming approach that makes us feel like friends beside you in this journey. It's smart, real, and beautiful! Agreed, one of my favorites too!!!
Thanks for mentioning you enjoyed the geology. I hope I can do more stuff like this. It makes my heart happy to hear others have seen the beauty of the Icefields Parkway in person as well!
You have no idea of how many places i've been adding on my bucket list of places tp visit after watching your videos! Hotel Sorento,, my home on wheels , wiil be on the road very soon! Thank you for such beautiful videos!
I'm so glad. I'm hoping to make more videos injected with a bit more science in the future. They're my favourite to make (but also the most time consuming, unfortunately).
Hi Kira, LOVE the geology content you do. Please keep it coming. Maybe tell us about how and why the quartzite is there (sand deposits from the ancient ocean coast) and how natives used it for making tools and weapons.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I don't mind the work because it's fun. The UA-cam algorithm doesn't like waiting for me to make them, though haha. But....SCREW the algorithm, I'm thinking! haha
Yes, this is a regular problem for geologists. You always know when you're driving behind one because they always look like they're swerving off the road!
I was sad when you said you will blow past sections because you had no guidebook, but then happy again when you found one! Nice video. I love how you mark out the formations - that is really helpful to an untrained eye. It really helps paint a picture of the deep time that is evident in the rocks. Bad weather can be a blessing in that you have fewer people around :) Thanks again, from Sydney AU.
I'm so happy you appreciated the formations. When I was putting them on there I felt like it was gonna be hit or miss :) Thanks for watching! And from Sydney, wow!
Hey Kira if u don't put another video up by Christmas just wait to wish u a merry Christmas and hope your dad is doing better. Your friend from goderich ontario Canada 🇨🇦
10:20 you know that if you make it over to my little rock. My door is always open, I can find you a place to park the Pod, and probably plug in too. Kira, my home, is always your home.. We dont have much here, but me and my ragtag friends that make up our homestead are a happy bunch.
It's been a long time since I took 93 North to Jasper. In the winter it's a beautiful but hairy drive as it doesn't get cleared as much, not to mention all the avalanches. I actually had one happen in front of me on my last trip, a Parks Canada officer stopped traffic due to avalanche risk. It's interesting to learn about the geological history of these areas, I never learned about them before. The only thing I can think of is the Big Rock erratic at Okotoks. Supposedly it took a ride on a glacier from the Jasper region, and that's an insane thought that something that big could have travelled so far.
I can't believe that highway is open during the winter! I'd be too scared. Glad you made it out alive! I'm so glad you brought up the Big Rock erratic. As I was traveling through the valley, I was thinking of it's origin story. I have a partially done video on it, but it's a beast. Not sure when I'll get it done! Thanks for watching :)
Okay I also nerded out watching this. I am not as mobile as I was when I was younger, so I was able to see more of some favorite places you went. I will be watching this one again!
I love your videos and I love to camp at Mt Robson, whenever I've gone it's been nice and clear. The river is awesome to go swim in. We should go have beers there.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I regret not focusing more on igneous and metamorphic geology. Mineral exploration is fascinating work. So cool that you did that! Thanks for watching my video, your words mean a lot coming from someone who has knowledge in this field!
Haha! Mount Kerkesselyn? lol 🤣😂 and the rock slide! 😳 yikes... would not wont to be caught in the middle of the that...stow away the geology guide book in the glove box... 🙃
I was at Athabasca glacier just little more than a decade ago, I wouldn't believe how much glacier has been shrinking/retreating since then! Its length thickness has been reduce dramatically!
Mt. Robson is amazing in clear daylight. I traveled that way about 45 or so years ago and saying that makes me feel old. Like the older people who say the same thing. What is your rush? Why are you going through the area so fast?
Great video. I was a little worried there would be a test @ the end 😛. One curious question. I watch a few vandwellers in Canada and it seems they all have cracks in their windshields. Does Canadian car insurance not cover this important repair?
Haha. Maybe I will send you the test after I finish writing it. 100 questions! Worth 50% of your grade!!! :P. No, Canadian insurance doesn't cover windshield cracks, unfortunately. Cracks are legal unless they obstruct your view. So I'm going to leave mine like this for a while. I know it's giving some people anxiety, but it's pretty normal in Canada because of all the gravel we put down on the road when it snows.
Ben Gadd's Roadside Geology Guide to the Canadian Rocky Mountains! He's pretty famous here for knowing all the local geology and being a great communicator :)
Yeah, the national park is so so so beautiful but heavily overcrowded (just like Banff). I felt so stressed and felt the need to escape from it, unfortunately.
@@KiraandtheSurvivalPod agreed, we drove through it (spent one night) as part of a cross Canada trip in 2014. Found a lake just over the border in bc and didn't talk to anyone for a week after staying there. Pity as it seems there is no "off season".
As a geologist, I love the geology component. Thanks. And be safe and well.
You and Foresty always use the best music. Great upload with some amazing scenery and info, thank you.
This segment of your trip brought some good memories back to me from when I drove for Brewster Tours. Thanks for taking us along with you, and I totally appreciate the anxiety of too much trip planning, I’m the same. Take care.
Thanks Michael, I really appreciate that! I'm so lucky to have this scenery in my backyard :)
Absolutely love the familiar way you share information with us, your audience. It's a welcoming approach that makes us feel like friends beside you in this journey. It's smart, real, and beautiful! Agreed, one of my favorites too!!!
I'm so happy you liked it. Id love to inject more stuff like this into my videos. Now, just to find the time!
You've recorded some really stunning scenery! Always enjoy your posts!
I have driven the Icefields Parkway many times, and have wondered at the beauty, it was nice to hear more about the geological formations...
Thanks for mentioning you enjoyed the geology. I hope I can do more stuff like this. It makes my heart happy to hear others have seen the beauty of the Icefields Parkway in person as well!
Love the Canadian scenery and geology lessons in this video, Kira. one of your best videos yet.
Thank You, sent you’re Vlog to my graduating granddaughter !
You have no idea of how many places i've been adding on my bucket list of places tp visit after watching your videos! Hotel Sorento,, my home on wheels , wiil be on the road very soon! Thank you for such beautiful videos!
Stunning. Thank you Kira, we appreciate these videos!
I'm so glad. I'm hoping to make more videos injected with a bit more science in the future. They're my favourite to make (but also the most time consuming, unfortunately).
Hi Kira, LOVE the geology content you do. Please keep it coming. Maybe tell us about how and why the quartzite is there (sand deposits from the ancient ocean coast) and how natives used it for making tools and weapons.
Amazing scenery....relax and enjoy
You were alone on the icefields?! That is... unprecedented. I could use a little of that magic.
11:08 beautiful scenery! Always enjoy your videos!!
Another great video Kira :) I'm definitely going to be visiting the Canadian Rockies - you've sold me :)
Thanks for the awesome northern footage, you're a real pioneer
Thanks for making and sharing this. It's a lot of work and you did a great job. Cheers from Saskatchewan.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I don't mind the work because it's fun. The UA-cam algorithm doesn't like waiting for me to make them, though haha. But....SCREW the algorithm, I'm thinking! haha
Love your videos!!! Have safe travels!
Thanks so much Scott!
Beautiful scenery and thanks for the geological info!! Safe travels!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Take care, Ben!
I'd have trouble keeping my eyes on the road. The scenery is too beautiful.
Yes, this is a regular problem for geologists. You always know when you're driving behind one because they always look like they're swerving off the road!
What a great geological field trip with an awesome guide :)
Haha I am so glad you enjoyed it. I had fun making this!
I was sad when you said you will blow past sections because you had no guidebook, but then happy again when you found one! Nice video. I love how you mark out the formations - that is really helpful to an untrained eye. It really helps paint a picture of the deep time that is evident in the rocks. Bad weather can be a blessing in that you have fewer people around :) Thanks again, from Sydney AU.
I'm so happy you appreciated the formations. When I was putting them on there I felt like it was gonna be hit or miss :) Thanks for watching! And from Sydney, wow!
Spectacular location thank you once again for sharing
Thanks for watching :)
Hey Kira if u don't put another video up by Christmas just wait to wish u a merry Christmas and hope your dad is doing better. Your friend from goderich ontario Canada 🇨🇦
I hope I can squeeze in another video before Christmas! Thanks Rob, Merry Christmas to you too! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Take care :)
10:20 you know that if you make it over to my little rock. My door is always open, I can find you a place to park the Pod, and probably plug in too. Kira, my home, is always your home.. We dont have much here, but me and my ragtag friends that make up our homestead are a happy bunch.
Thanks Krazy Mitch, I appreciate that!
@@KiraandtheSurvivalPod Love your videos, love your adventures, love your Pod, and love you..
It's been a long time since I took 93 North to Jasper. In the winter it's a beautiful but hairy drive as it doesn't get cleared as much, not to mention all the avalanches. I actually had one happen in front of me on my last trip, a Parks Canada officer stopped traffic due to avalanche risk.
It's interesting to learn about the geological history of these areas, I never learned about them before. The only thing I can think of is the Big Rock erratic at Okotoks. Supposedly it took a ride on a glacier from the Jasper region, and that's an insane thought that something that big could have travelled so far.
I can't believe that highway is open during the winter! I'd be too scared. Glad you made it out alive!
I'm so glad you brought up the Big Rock erratic. As I was traveling through the valley, I was thinking of it's origin story. I have a partially done video on it, but it's a beast. Not sure when I'll get it done! Thanks for watching :)
Go to see you again. Welcome back.
Thanks bkthompson! :) Thanks for watching :)
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Again, the beautiful butterfly. I love it :)
Okay I also nerded out watching this. I am not as mobile as I was when I was younger, so I was able to see more of some favorite places you went. I will be watching this one again!
That makes my heart happy. I love fellow nerds!!! Hopefully I can make more like this. Much love
@@KiraandtheSurvivalPod The more you know! 😀
Canada has some of the most beautiful country in North America. Absolutely in love with the mountains and forest.
Stolen lands
We are so lucky to live here.
Unfortunately our Canadian history is a complicated one.
@@KiraandtheSurvivalPod The first peoples were not so lucky
I love your videos and I love to camp at Mt Robson, whenever I've gone it's been nice and clear. The river is awesome to go swim in. We should go have beers there.
The river sounds very very cold! haha. Sounds really fun.
Great to see you out on the road 😊
Hi Kira…did 30 years in mineral exploration all over Canada, great vid thanks for the field trip haven’t been on one in awhile.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I regret not focusing more on igneous and metamorphic geology. Mineral exploration is fascinating work. So cool that you did that! Thanks for watching my video, your words mean a lot coming from someone who has knowledge in this field!
Nice video, learn and discover through your travel, BRAVO 👏 thanks very informative 🇨🇦✅
It's one of those things that makes travel that much more enjoyable for me. I'm so glad you liked it :)
And you did not stop for beers! Lol, love your vids
Lol. Just a coffee 😂
I really like the geology facts. Have a nice trip!
Geology is super fascinating. I'm glad you enjoyed it too!
You should be making documentaries. This was really good!
Haha! Mount Kerkesselyn? lol 🤣😂 and the rock slide! 😳 yikes... would not wont to be caught in the middle of the that...stow away the geology guide book in the glove box... 🙃
Absolutely awesome vid.
Thanks so much Blazer :)
Great video, thanks for sharing.
It was so fun to make. Thank you for watching :)
7:23 looks like the start of an automobile ad for the all-new 2023 Kira Survival Pod 😂🤌
LOL! Indeed!
Good show 👏.
I'm so glad you liked it!
Another 20 years and we'll only have a puddle to show for athabasca.
Don't even remind me :(
😀 WOW! GO Kira! What a great share and geological info :) ALL THE BEST, safe travels and stay warm :) Cheers!!! :)
Yay, it makes my heart happy that you liked the geology too. Anyways, have a very happy holiday! Hope it is wonderful for you :)
Hiya!~ incredible- amigo~🌟
Yay! So glad you enjoyed!
Great video! Hope your Dad is recovering well!
I'm so happy to feel a new energy in your video. Thank you! :)
Great job on the video! Very informative and beautiful
Thanks for watching. I'm so glad you liked it :)
I was at Athabasca glacier just little more than a decade ago, I wouldn't believe how much glacier has been shrinking/retreating since then! Its length thickness has been reduce dramatically!
It's pretty depressing. And scary. But also fascinating to see how much our Earth can change so quickly.
Someone learnt haow to do fancy texts!
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I enjoyed the geology insight on this video!
I'm so glad you appreciate the geology too!
Very nice video. Informative and descriptive. 👏
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching :)
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Mt. Robson is amazing in clear daylight. I traveled that way about 45 or so years ago and saying that makes me feel old. Like the older people who say the same thing. What is your rush? Why are you going through the area so fast?
Good luck...?!!
Thanks Jim ;)
Great video. I was a little worried there would be a test @ the end 😛. One curious question. I watch a few vandwellers in Canada and it seems they all have cracks in their windshields. Does Canadian car insurance not cover this important repair?
Haha. Maybe I will send you the test after I finish writing it. 100 questions! Worth 50% of your grade!!! :P. No, Canadian insurance doesn't cover windshield cracks, unfortunately. Cracks are legal unless they obstruct your view. So I'm going to leave mine like this for a while. I know it's giving some people anxiety, but it's pretty normal in Canada because of all the gravel we put down on the road when it snows.
Van woman, you’re back on the road…
So what’s the plan with the van this year???
I want to see how cold I can go in the van. Whats the coldest temperature I can tolerate LOL
Wow. Starbuck workers with healthcare!
Honestly, everyone should have health care. Even down to the last Starbucks worker :)
@@KiraandtheSurvivalPod We don't see a lot of Starbucks workers here in the states with such "benefits".
Hello 🤗
Haiiii! :)
What guide book is that? Looks like one I'd like to read 📚
Ben Gadd's Roadside Geology Guide to the Canadian Rocky Mountains! He's pretty famous here for knowing all the local geology and being a great communicator :)
This looks like an old video because there’s no snow on the ground?…
Yup, it was filmed in the summer combined with some clips from the previous autumn.
Jasper is overrated i think. Definitely over crowded.
Yeah, the national park is so so so beautiful but heavily overcrowded (just like Banff). I felt so stressed and felt the need to escape from it, unfortunately.
@@KiraandtheSurvivalPod agreed, we drove through it (spent one night) as part of a cross Canada trip in 2014. Found a lake just over the border in bc and didn't talk to anyone for a week after staying there. Pity as it seems there is no "off season".
@@rawnature8148 Sounds like that might be Emerald Lake near Field, BC