OnlyHikes - Mt. King Edward

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  • Опубліковано 6 січ 2025

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  • @katherinekinnaird4408
    @katherinekinnaird4408 3 роки тому +8

    I can't get enough of your Drone footage. Simply stunning.

  • @canadaauroraborealis3958
    @canadaauroraborealis3958 3 роки тому +21

    Foresty does not say much about where he is, other than the names of little known mountains whose names I recognized, but after a lifetime of living in BC and Alberta and studying Western Canadian geography, I can provide information to those watching around the world. I posted this comment, with more detail on the mountains and valleys visible in the panoramas, as a reply to the most popular comments at the top of the page on his longer video of this trip.
    This is along the British Columbia - Alberta provincial border just west of Banff and Jasper National Parks on the west (BC) side of the Rocky Mountains, in the Columbia Icefield region, the largest glacier system in the range, and it also has the largest collection of high peaks, 12 over 3300 meters / 11,000 feet above sea level, and 3 more over 3650 meters / 12,000 feet. If the mountains seem higher, it is because the valleys are very deep here, descending to around 3000 feet above sea level, or even lower. Only Mt Robson, about 150 km / 90 miles north of here, is higher in Canada's Rockies, and it is right on the Yellowhead Pass Highway #16.
    The east side of the Columbia Icefield is easily accessed by the world-famous "Icefields Parkway" highway which connects Banff and Jasper National Parks. There are numerous videos of it on YT, and it is very busy in summer. The west side, where Foresty is here, was inaccessible as recently as the 1970's (except by the most skilled and determined wilderness travellers, involving a week or more of travel) until the logging roads were built in the 1980's and 1990's originating in the small towns of Golden and Valemount, about 120 km / 80 miles away, one to the south and one to the north.
    Anyone contemplating travel on these roads should check locally first with the British Columbia Forest Service Office, some are active logging haul roads, and may be closed for safety reasons. Those that are open are very risky to travel on due to remoteness, weather, mud, floods, slides, washouts, fallen trees, un-maintained bridges, overgrown shrubbery, steep hills, and potential tire punctures, in some areas roads and junctions are confusing and it is possible to get lost, even with a good map. There are numerous bears, cougars, wolves and coyotes, the majority of which will leave humans alone if proper techniques of co-existence are followed, keeping human foods out of sight and smell is the main one, as they do in the nearby National Parks, other animals are moose, deer, elk and caribou, and wild mountain goats and mountain sheep. Be aware you could get trapped in a remote area and assistance could be days or even a week away by foot. Satellite phones will work, cellphones do not. There are no residents or services between Golden and Valemount, the huge Kinbasket Lake Reservoir since 1975 fills the main valley, just 800 meters / 2500 feet above sea level, called the Rocky Mountain Trench, between these towns. It is the flooded headwaters of the Columbia River, the same river that empties into the Pacific Ocean 1600 km / 1000 miles downstream along the Oregon-Washington State border in the USA. Early explorers and fur traders actually travelled to the mouth of that river at Fort Astoria in Oregon in the early 1800's from Jasper House, a trading post near the present day town of Jasper, Alberta.

    • @zacharywhitney6957
      @zacharywhitney6957 3 роки тому

      That was so cool to read thanks for posting!

    • @misdesixtysix8255
      @misdesixtysix8255 3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for this description of the area. It's truly a clencher!

  • @bonniepelletier9990
    @bonniepelletier9990 3 роки тому +2

    You really know to capture the beauty around you when on these hikes/ climbs. Thank you soooo much for sharing your adventures with us. You make 🇨🇦 proud!!

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 3 роки тому +27

    It’s amazing how Forest can both climb and hold the camera, especially going up that steep part, that was indeed scary!

    • @pauloh3591
      @pauloh3591 3 роки тому +3

      Man! That's how much sharing means to the dude. Amazing indeed!

    • @user-Marrk
      @user-Marrk 3 роки тому +1

      The camera is attached to his head

  • @YUGEBBQ
    @YUGEBBQ 3 роки тому +3

    Wow that steep icy-snow climb was intense. Great work foresty. Your drone footage is epic.

  • @gmun8818
    @gmun8818 3 роки тому +7

    Amazing scenery! You're friends seem super cool never heard you laugh so much. Thank you for the inspiring video f.f.

  • @M886VanLife
    @M886VanLife 3 роки тому +8

    Spectacular footage. Thanks

  • @transamgal9
    @transamgal9 3 роки тому +6

    It's really nice to see Moresty out on a play date with his hiking buddies ❤ 😄 😊 💕 💖 lol.

  • @sweetrthnhuny28
    @sweetrthnhuny28 3 роки тому +5

    Awesome yet scary video!! I thoroughly love your videos. I like the longer ones even better

  • @zmarko
    @zmarko 3 роки тому +6

    Those views from the top. Truly breathtaking.

  • @BriteEyzz
    @BriteEyzz 3 роки тому +2

    Forest's Forest never fails to amaze 👍. It's almost as if you're carrying us on your shoulders and the views are majestically otherworldly🌌 😮. Thanks friend and safe travels 🤗

  • @SweetiePieTweety
    @SweetiePieTweety 3 роки тому +2

    This felt kinda crazy. Absolutely epic footage that brought up a lot of emotion. Incredible. Truly thankful you were all safe and honestly hoping you don’t do “deadly” maneuvers going forward. Find a way to make it safe then carry on. Such an incredible documentary of an amazing memory. Cheers🥂

  • @mobile_noble4026
    @mobile_noble4026 3 роки тому +7

    That’s freakin insanely incredible! Awesome!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @lbyvik
    @lbyvik 3 роки тому +2

    This shadow channel is an outstanding addition to your other channel. LOVE IT!! LOVE BOTH!!

  • @forthleft
    @forthleft 3 роки тому +8

    You make us proud Simon. I've felt that fear, it's nearly paralyzing.

  • @photopicker
    @photopicker 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you Foresty. Another epic adventure I will never make. But wow is it a treat to watch you and your tribe make the climb.

  • @dpmccutcheon
    @dpmccutcheon 3 роки тому +2

    That is a fantastic climbing video! Great work!

  • @BensHappinessNetwork
    @BensHappinessNetwork 3 роки тому +2

    The footage while hiking down was awesome. Thanks for that!

  • @pdavis500
    @pdavis500 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing scenery........and that steep (vertical) bit..............!

  • @IanODonnell
    @IanODonnell 3 роки тому +1

    Good stuff man! I like the half way point between a regular video of yours and the full 3+ hour hikes you were tying at first here on Moresty!

  • @wildthinair
    @wildthinair 3 роки тому +8

    The river reminds me of the Dhudh Kosi (river of milk) in Nepal

  • @beverleytaillon5600
    @beverleytaillon5600 3 роки тому +2

    Congrats on that magnificent climb and video!

  • @susanscovill6817
    @susanscovill6817 3 роки тому +2

    OMG! That was seriously unnerving! Scary vertical. My cheeks clenched and breathing shallowed. I kept holding my breath. Cheers from Vancouver eh!

  • @LoveDogs___3
    @LoveDogs___3 3 роки тому +1

    Again, you are one of the luckiest people to be able to experience such awesomeness.

  • @michele2855
    @michele2855 3 роки тому +8

    What a trek! Your friends are the real deal. They are into the challenging ones. Loved the video

  • @bobelliott2748
    @bobelliott2748 2 роки тому

    King Edward is a real prize. high and remote and gives you a view of Mount Alberta that few people see. I've never done it but a friend of mine did. I'm jealous. Well done!

  • @jwh1625
    @jwh1625 3 роки тому +3

    Music is always spot on, mate. 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @fern8003
    @fern8003 3 роки тому +1

    It must be surreal and breathtaking to stand there on the top. Wow! But the part about a misstep and fall to death, please be careful Foresty! 😳

  • @suebrown3465
    @suebrown3465 3 роки тому +6

    Beautifully filmed
    There’s a shot of your silhouette with the moon behind you..very cool
    For some reason that mountain reminds me of the Toblerone mountain..maybe I’m just hungry !
    Well done and take care 🇨🇦 ❤️

  • @ferraritrip
    @ferraritrip 3 роки тому +2

    LOVE this version better!! Many thanks!

  • @crippledogdude
    @crippledogdude 3 роки тому +1

    Pucker facter 7.8 …beautiful view, happy to be on the couch tho…

  • @cindi7955
    @cindi7955 3 роки тому

    Just magnificent and awe inspiring. To see share such beauty is such a gift to others.

  • @januaryoctober8618
    @januaryoctober8618 3 роки тому +2

    Coming back down would've been equally as terrifying.

    • @neocommenter
      @neocommenter 3 роки тому +2

      Coming down is anyways worse, at least going up you're oriented the right way.

  • @ramblynrocketeer
    @ramblynrocketeer 3 роки тому +9

    Epic hike with friends!! 💛🏔❄️

  • @jasonflt
    @jasonflt 3 роки тому +3

    On a hot spring day like today, damn that snow looks good

  • @MooseontheLoose1961
    @MooseontheLoose1961 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for taking us along!

  • @retrogaming8647
    @retrogaming8647 3 роки тому +2

    Is a trip to the Himalayas in Foresty's future?

  • @mindym5579
    @mindym5579 Рік тому

    Well done Sir👏 That was amazing! Stunning view captured perfectly😍 Wish you safe & never ending adventures 😊🌱💙

  • @pawel8353
    @pawel8353 3 роки тому +6

    I was waiting for this since you posted the video on your main channel :D

  • @misdesixtysix8255
    @misdesixtysix8255 3 роки тому +1

    Dear Lord!! That vertical near the top was so STEEP it unnerved and frightened me for you. Really glad you did this one with friends, in case. How long did you need to recover after this climb? Absolutely heavenly drone footage and music too boot. Premiere level climb and vid 🤗😘❤

  • @pimacanyon6208
    @pimacanyon6208 3 роки тому +2

    that steep ass pitch! I would have wanted TWO ice axes for that, one in each hand. Even better would have been a belay!

  • @AnyM4jorDude
    @AnyM4jorDude 3 роки тому +2

    This is way better than the main channel.

    • @morestyforest4325
      @morestyforest4325  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you, most people seem to prefer the van lifey stuff..!! Glad the hiking is enjoyable too! 😄

    • @darrellcaruk8880
      @darrellcaruk8880 3 роки тому +2

      I said that the after the first MF video.

  • @cotter9751
    @cotter9751 3 роки тому +2

    Extraordinary

  • @1954shadow
    @1954shadow 3 роки тому +8

    This highlights the camaraderie of your hiking group.

  • @pauloh3591
    @pauloh3591 3 роки тому +2

    That must be like standing on a plane that doesn't move...
    Indiana Jones would be proud!

  • @rosem5558
    @rosem5558 3 роки тому +1

    I was literally feeling what you were thinking when you climbed that steep bit (first time I got scared while watching YT) and then I couldnt even imagine how you get down that steep bit...JEEZ...ok now I can breathe phheewww

  • @mitchmellalieu
    @mitchmellalieu 3 роки тому +5

    What was harder, climbing up that steep part or climbing down?

    • @morestyforest4325
      @morestyforest4325  3 роки тому +13

      Down, it was hard to see where the steps were kicked in. And things were starting to crumble apart. It was just really slow and tedious, was super happy when it was over.

    • @photopicker
      @photopicker 3 роки тому +1

      @@morestyforest4325 Slow and tedious, like your life depended on it! Well done.

  • @gint5414
    @gint5414 3 роки тому +1

    Geeeeeeeezzzzzz!!!!!!

  • @cameltowed
    @cameltowed 3 роки тому +1

    Totally surreal.

  • @sharvo6
    @sharvo6 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @georgioantoine4194
    @georgioantoine4194 Рік тому

    wicked and breathtaking at the same time content. but should have taken a snow racer GT to come down the mountain. 😅

  • @meinthewild
    @meinthewild 3 роки тому +1

    Forestey breathing hard and clenching his but cheeks on that climb!! Hard work for sure!! 3 men alone against the wilderness mountains- absolutely captivating 💕

  • @bradjohnson-dupre4901
    @bradjohnson-dupre4901 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing

  • @lorenaakins4481
    @lorenaakins4481 2 роки тому

    thanks for putting this video on, nothing to say but amazing,

  • @misanthrope1488SS
    @misanthrope1488SS 3 роки тому +1

    i would watch hours of this

  • @skyartrc8286
    @skyartrc8286 3 роки тому +3

    Hey, this is another great channel!

  • @rosemarie20
    @rosemarie20 3 роки тому +2

    Glad you guys weren't there when Ding Dong bear visited.

  • @brucecggallagher1949
    @brucecggallagher1949 3 роки тому +2

    stunning

  • @alineradventureswithsimons79
    @alineradventureswithsimons79 3 роки тому +1

    Just as great the second time

  • @JesusRodriguez-dc7of
    @JesusRodriguez-dc7of 3 роки тому +3

    @4:25 that's gangsta 💪🏼😐

  • @eastener60
    @eastener60 3 роки тому +2

    Love the videos!

  • @jimschutter46
    @jimschutter46 3 роки тому +1

    You could see the light in the sky way early in the morning.

  • @darrellcaruk8880
    @darrellcaruk8880 3 роки тому +3

    Doesn't get much better than that. Betting the air is starting to get thin at the top. How many days did you rest after that Climb ?????

  • @meganc243
    @meganc243 3 роки тому +2

    Curious on how much weight ya'll are carrying🤔looks amazing tho😁

    • @morestyforest4325
      @morestyforest4325  3 роки тому +6

      It was heavy for the first 1 km.. we just wanted to get safely across the river in daylight. After that it was pretty minimal. Fast and light 😁

  • @jeffhokit5046
    @jeffhokit5046 3 роки тому +1

    Inspiring

  • @ieatcheetos2046
    @ieatcheetos2046 3 роки тому +7

    FF hiking alone is peaceful and calming, but FF with friends makes me feel more on edge. Maybe im just an anti-socialite... just gives me blair witch vibes lol

  • @RamenNoodle1985
    @RamenNoodle1985 3 роки тому +2

    The dude hiking in shorts is such a dude thing to do 😂😂😂

  • @jamainsley
    @jamainsley 3 роки тому +1

    A proper Canadian - wearing shorts while hiking through snow.

  • @GenGenChilling
    @GenGenChilling 3 роки тому +1

    That was amazing

  • @jasonflt
    @jasonflt 3 роки тому +2

    Pumping out the video's

  • @logoseven3365
    @logoseven3365 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @markg3025
    @markg3025 2 роки тому

    Oh my gosh this does not look like a Forestry peak. I am out of breath watching this video.

  • @BeatFinderGee
    @BeatFinderGee 3 роки тому +1

    Serious that.

  • @ntdfmaverick
    @ntdfmaverick 2 роки тому

    That was impressive.

  • @liliamrodriguez3020
    @liliamrodriguez3020 3 роки тому

    Great video

  • @sharvo6
    @sharvo6 3 роки тому +1

    LEETLE specs on mountain top.

  • @shemajragin4606
    @shemajragin4606 3 роки тому +4

    Hi 🙋🏿‍♀️

  • @WHBJr
    @WHBJr 3 роки тому +2

    North Face👍🏿

  • @chuckstreich7777
    @chuckstreich7777 3 роки тому +1

    My dumb ass just got the onlyhikes joke.

  • @dereksimmons5877
    @dereksimmons5877 3 роки тому +1

    It's weird saying this, but I'd love to see even LESS work go in to video production on these. Like truly just footage dump me...