Backpacking Glacier Nat'l Park | A 6 Day Trip July 2018

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Published 2018-07-12
This is a 6 day backpacking trip in the upper northwest corner of Glacier National Park starting at Lower Kintla Lake, traversing Boulder Pass to Lake Francis and ending at Bowman Lake. We experience a wide range of weather activity from rain and SNOW during the first half of our trip to hot, humid summer conditions on the second half of the trip. Also, a number of obstacles in our path including downed trees on the trail and snow fields. Will the rain and snow effect our plans/itinerary? Watch to find out…

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All Comments (21)
  • @scaredy-cat
    These spectacular places I will never visit, except for your wonderful videos, thank you
  • The epicness of this video is off the charts. Can't be measured. I was in awe. Fantastic hike Catherine. A funny thing happened. Wifey and myself sat down in front of TV with TV trays to watch the vid and eat our fried catfish filets. Wifey was pouring her tarter sauce in her plate as video started and you showed that amazing rainbow. She forgot her sauce and poured most of the bottle into her plate. We just sat there laughing.
  • It appears my ending was cut short somehow. For some reason, I had a lot of technical difficulties editing this video, so out of frustration, I'm going to leave it as is. The entire trip is intact. It was just me babbling at the end with an end card and a little music. Basically what I said is as follows: At the end of our trip, Joey rode his bike 15 miles back to our starting trailhead to get the van. It was a rough road and even driving it 15 miles takes approx an hour. He picked me up 3 hours later. Thank you for doing that for us Joey. Also, thank you for the use of your additional, incredible footage. Thank you to Harmony for the hitch! It was a fantastic trip even with all the "weather" and "mosquitoes"! Thank you for watching and I'll see you on the next adventure!
  • @LarryManiccia
    OMG! The view at 28:05 is off the charts. What I'd give to be there with my 5DIV and some good light. Wowzers! One of those trips you never forget.
  • I usually take a ultralight tarp if there any chance of rain. That way you can keep a fire going and wait out the rain in relative comfort. I have been backpacking for over 50 years.
  • @Lue_Jonin
    I'm glad you got to experience life on the trail for a week straight. It brought back a lot of treasured memories for me, as I've long distance hiked through Glacier a couple of times. ❤ ✌ 👣 The struggles are real and one is always in some form of discomfort, but the epic rewards are worth it. -Stay adventurous & positive.
  • @jerrystraka7856
    watching it again. i did this exact hike (same campgrounds) in 1987 (and climbed Boulder Peak). then did it again in 1996. then did an out and back from Bowman to Lake Francis in 2005, with a visiting couple who went on to Granite Park via Goat Haunt. thanks for the memories retired in the Andes. miss Glacier. love exploring new stuff though
  • @dianemarley955
    I have visited Glacier several times and learned from others that there are fewer bears on the West side of the park. The West side has more trees...the East side is more glacial. Visitors can find great day hikes on both sides. Simply a beautiful video...Thank you.
  • @atticuskilby515
    Some of the most beautiful country that I have ever seen! Thanks so much for sharing.
  • @johneason6540
    Yeah, I know, me too. I watch Joey's posting and he hike alone many times. And the most valuable piece of equipment you have with you, is what is between your ears. You always must be evaluating your situation and adapt. He does some also video too.
  • @marciakipp1137
    I was hoping you would pray, and you did! Thank you Heavenly Father! ........
  • @dianeclarke2618
    Loved it! Thanks for letting us enjoy it too! Good to see that you have good times and bad and don't JUST show the beautiful shots and the fun stuff. Adventures can only occur when you encounter the unexpected!
  • @firefly1036
    So beautiful! I love Montana. My mom lives just south of Glacier by about 2 hours so I visit every year, but I’m too afraid I’ll meet a grizzly to go too far from civilization! We were there starting July 8th and had perfect weather for a hike to Hidden Lake. Plenty of goats, big horn sheep AND a grizzly off in the distance below and behind the visitors center. Thanks for sharing the back country for those of us too timid!
  • @Frankers5
    Wow Glacier! Great video, what an adventure. I loved the beautiful high mountain vistas. Joey and you made the right call in waiting out the storm. I've been in those hypothermia conditions and they are no laughing matter.
  • @laurasperry2261
    Wow, you did so good climbing all those downed trees! Not too mention the river and bridge crossings! Good job
  • @Radnally
    You're living the dream. Thanks.
  • @BryanDeLay
    Very beautiful video Catherine! Wow, you are getting in some awesome and challenging trips this season. I'm sure you were a little "mellowed out" after six days in the wild. Again another great video!
  • Beautiful show Catherine, thank you or taking the time to let us hike along with you and Joey. Always an epic adventure in your world.