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Trail Under Foot
Canada
Приєднався 18 бер 2011
Videos from Nathan Skolski of Kelowna,BC. Focused on travel, hiking and the outdoors. Find me elsewhere @trailunderfoot
City on the Edge of Forever. Kelowna's best night hike?
Today's video is a special one as we take on the 'City on the Edge of Forever,' a hidden gem nestled in West Kelowna's Rose Valley Regional Park.
This journey is not for the faint-hearted, but the rewards are breathtaking. The hike takes us through varying landscapes, from lush forests to rocky outcrops, offering a beautiful cross-section of the Okanagan's natural beauty. Join me as I navigate this trail, discussing its difficulties, its beauties, and everything in between.
The highlight of my journey is reaching the summit just in time for sunset, where I'm rewarded with an exquisite view of Kelowna. The city's twinkling lights against the backdrop of the setting sun and encroaching night sky are nothing short of magical. I've captured this stunning panorama in high resolution for you to enjoy.
As night falls, I embark on the unique experience of descending the trail under the starlit sky.
Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting your adventures, this video will provide you with a review of this incredible trail and inspire your own outdoor adventures. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more content like this.
This journey is not for the faint-hearted, but the rewards are breathtaking. The hike takes us through varying landscapes, from lush forests to rocky outcrops, offering a beautiful cross-section of the Okanagan's natural beauty. Join me as I navigate this trail, discussing its difficulties, its beauties, and everything in between.
The highlight of my journey is reaching the summit just in time for sunset, where I'm rewarded with an exquisite view of Kelowna. The city's twinkling lights against the backdrop of the setting sun and encroaching night sky are nothing short of magical. I've captured this stunning panorama in high resolution for you to enjoy.
As night falls, I embark on the unique experience of descending the trail under the starlit sky.
Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting your adventures, this video will provide you with a review of this incredible trail and inspire your own outdoor adventures. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more content like this.
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Spion Kop: this hike is the GEM of Lake Country, BC
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Today we're tackling Spion Kop, a network of trails surround a mountain of the same name in Lake Country, BC in the Okanagan. It's a great day hike and easily accessible for most hikers, including my four year old daughter that joined me this time. This is the gem of Lake Country and one of the must-do hikes in the region, in my humble opinion. Sweeping vistas and breathtaking views of all the ...
Laugavegurinn Trail in Iceland | The BEST Hike Ever and a Gateway Trek for Beginners
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Join me on an epic journey through the southern highlands of Iceland on the Laugavegurinn (also known as the Laugavegur) Trail, a 55 km trek through multicolored mountains, black volcanic deserts, steaming geothermal springs, glacial rivers and deep valleys with plummeting ravines. While this may sound daunting, it can be handled by inexperienced hikers and those with moderate athletic abilitie...
Is the Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park worth it?
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In this video, I take us on a journey through one of the most iconic backpacking trails in the Canadian Rockies, the Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park. This 55km trail offers stunning scenery, including glaciers, waterfalls, wildflower meadows, pristine lakes, and of course, the massive limestone cliff that gives the trail its name. It's an amazing hike and one of the best I've done. Is ...
Watch this before you hike the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park. A review.
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The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park is a popular hike known for its breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies. It's a challenging hike, but the rewards are well worth it. However, we discovered a better way to experience this trail, and I’m excited to share it with you. In this video, we take you on our summer 2022 hike of the Skyline Trail. We'll share our tips and tricks for tackling t...
Iconic Pincushion Mountain hike near Kelowna
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Okanagan Mountain Park is a staple of Kelowna and the region and there's no better place to view it than from the top of Pincushion (Pin Cushion) Mountain in Peachland, BC near Kelowna. This is a fabulous Okanagan hike with an iconic view of Okanagan Lake and the Park. Should you make your way to the top? I definitely think so!
The best views in Kelowna with no hiking required
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Blue Grouse Mountain is located near the Bear Creek Campground in West Kelowna. It's a relatively short drive up a 4x4 trail to the top and the views are jaw-dropping. Make sure you have a map and pay the Okanagan Trail Riders Association fee. Okanagan Trail Riders Association: www.okanagantrailriders.com Gaia GPS: www.gaiagps.com Garmin GPSMAP 66i: www.garmin.com/en-CA/p/623975
Christie Falls is a top hike and waterfall near Kelowna
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Christie Falls is an epic Okanagan waterfall not far from Kelowna but it takes a drive on rough logging roads and a climb down a steep trail to access it. Is it worth the trek that's somewhat off the beaten path? I definitely think so. We left from Kelowna at the end of May and the roads were in very good shape.
Is Canyon Falls and Crawford Falls the BEST hike in Kelowna?
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Canyon Falls and Crawford Falls in Kelowna, BC have been closed for years. But they’ve just re-opened and I review one of my favourite hikes in Kelowna and the Okanagan. It’s convenient to get to and easily accessible. And it's a great place to practice a bit of long-exposure photography. Have you been? Where should I go next? Canyon Falls Park: www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/parks-beaches/par...
Hiking (and dancing) with Mika
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Mika Isabelle took her very first road trip throughout the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver Island in the summer of 2019. Her dad was there to film it all and insist on dancing along the way.
The Rockwall Trail in 3 minutes.
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Nestled in Canada's Kootenay National Park, the Rockwall Trail is 55km and 5 days of pristine mountain views and gruelling hiking. We tackled the trek going from north to south, from the Paint Pots trailhead to Floe Lake at the beginning of August 2019.
The Laugavegurinn Trail and West Fjords in 4 Minutes
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Join us on a whirlwind adventure through Iceland’s stunning landscapes! In this 4-minute video, we take you on a journey along the iconic Laugavegurinn Trail and through the breathtaking West Fjords. Experience the beauty of Iceland as we dance our way through glaciers, hot springs, and rugged coastlines. Filmed in 2017, this video captures the spirit of exploration and fun. Don’t forget to lik...
Hiking (and Dancing) the Hawaiian Islands
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We tackle the garden isle of Kaua'i and The Big Island of Hawai'i. Stops along the way include the Kalalau Trail, Mauna Kea, Volcano National Park and many others.
Hiking (and Dancing) through the Canadian Rockies
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Our wedding and honeymoon in the Rockies was full of epic peaks and inspiring views. It made us want to move.
Hiking (and Dancing) the Laugavegur Trail - Iceland
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An epic trek through the Icelandic Highlands and around ring road. Hot springs, glaciers, mountains, and the legendary Laugavegurinn Trail. What a magical place. September 2015.
Hiking (and Dancing) Zion and the Wave
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Hiking (and Dancing) Zion and the Wave
The background music on the video in annoying
Love that you broke down the trek and highlighted the different options like camping or huts. Great video!
Did you do it in 2 or 3 days?
We did it in two days. Because we stayed in the refuge, we didn’t need to bring tents, sleeping bags or food so our bags were very light and manageable. The second day was about 26kms so it would have been a. Lot more difficult with a full pack.
Awesome trip. Did it the opposite direction about a month after you. Cold nights but no bugs. Should mention parking at Food is small. We Got there around 7am and basically got the last spot. Views would be better North to South I admit. I was underwhelmed by paint pots at first but had the tint on my shoes for the rest of my time up there and came to appreciate the history of it.
Bruh isn't that hiking refuge $300ish night?!?! In all seriousness, it looks lovely but likely outside of most budgets.
I don’t disagree, but it’s a hell of a way to do it. Plus, a weekend staying at an Airbnb in Vancouver or Kelowna would probably be more expensive than that!
Not pronouncing correctly.
We are looking for an epic backpacking trip for this summer. Coming from the US. This trip looks incredible.
Are you kidding me with this video? Pure joy.
Hi there, how long was the detour to tumbling glacier, back and forth?
The trail goes quite close to tumbling glacier, although we made a little detour by climbing up the glacial till and walking along the ridge. Once we got reasonably close to the glacier, we descended into the valley below and reconnected with the original trail. We went off piste a little bit, but it wasn’t much of a detour.
I still have my original GPX file, if you’re really curious.
Like your review. The only other minor detail I would add is PERMITS..... as lots of youtubes, like this one, make the trail very popular . When Parks Canada makes its permits available online (usually January), the entire Rockwall inventory is gone for the summer on the first day.......just a heads up to everyone out there. You can repeat this comment for Lake O Hara as well.
Fantastic overview! When looking into the various backpacking options in Canada, this came in @ #1. I would have loved to take on this trail this year, but those in my party were not willing to take on that challenge. Hopefully I get a chance to tackle it in the future.
Did this hike plus fimmvörduhals Trail tborsmörk to skogar 3x already and strongly advise against staying in huts
Awesome! I'm going to Landmannalaugar next week. I hope the weather will be fine! Where was that photo of your wife with the Landmannalaugar mountains taken? It's really breathtaking!
Awesome, you’re going to love it! That photo was along one of the trails surrounding the hut in landmannalaugar. It wasn’t a long hike and we did it as a little side excursion the day we got there. I do t remember what the trail or the peak was called though…
I'm set to do this very hike on the 3rd of July! Super excited as I've only really hiked up mountains in the UK. I'll be camping along the way, I've heard many people are advised to skip the first hut due to weather conditions, is this true?
Well, it’s a mountainous region and weather can be pretty unpredictable anywhere along the hike. If you mean the first hut at Landmannalaugar, then I definitely wouldn’t skip it. There are loads of interesting trails and views around that hut, as well as a really cool natural hot spring. Basically, you just sit in a hot stream surrounded by mountains. It’s a pretty cool experience.
Is Maligne pronounced "ma-line" or "ma-leen"? I used to live near there, and everyone said "ma-leen".
I always read it as “ma-line” but you’re right, I think it’s anglicized from French where it’s likely better pronounced “ma-leen”.
yes , it is pronounced ma-leen
Great video! I just got back from 6 days in Iceland. Some of the trails were still closed so we didn't get to hike some of the good trails. Do you know if we can get back to the start of the trail if we take a car? planning another visit next year..
Theoretically, you could rent an off-road vehicle and drive to any of the huts. Indeed, we saw lots overlanding vehicles near Alftavatn specifically. That said, the trail isn't a loop, so you'd need a couple of vehicles to do the whole thing and you're likely better off just taking the bus. I've been to Iceland twice and it's easily one of my favourite places to visit!
... hey Nathan ... really professional presentation... I want to do this hike !!... 🏃🏻♂️🤗😅👍🏻 Uncle A
Hey thanks! Swing on by Kelowna and you’ll get the personalized guided tour!
Thanks for the video! Doing the trek this July. Sadly the huts were sold out. So going the tent way. Any tips to keep in mind would be great!
Awesome, you’re going to love it! Definitely bring a good camera and take your time. It is the most beautiful place in the world and worth savouring every moment! More practically, bring good rain gear. Weather can be pretty fickle there.
Great video! And amazing that your daughter did this with you!! It’s next on my list, thank you!!
Thanks! We’ll hopefully see you out there!
I dropped off a bike at paint pots on the way to floe trailhead, then rode back to the car. An easy way to make the point to point into a loop
That’s smart. It was kind of humiliating and not particularly effective trying to hitchhike, to be honest…
I have done it both directions on horseback. Up until about 1990 the shovel pass lodge was a horse camp with canvas bunk tents and a cook house. Booked Skyline campsites for August long weekend as part of hiking the great divide trail from Jasper to Saskatchewan River Crossing.
They’ve definitely upped their game since the 90s. It’s quite the operation these days. The owners are actually based near Vernon, I think and last I heard, they were trying to sell it.
Great Content! Love it.
Glad you enjoy it!
Awesome family, beautiful filming, great dancers, I'm a new fan and subscriber!
Thanks very much!
My lucky day! I sat down with my coffee, and your channel popped up. I am doing this hike in August. Your pictures and breathtaking beautiful. Your description of the trail gives me confidence. I'm on the South end of 70 and an avid hiker in a high altitude state. I am so looking forward to this trip. Thank you for posting!
That's awesome! It sounds like such a cliche, but I wish I could go back and hike this again for the first time. You're going to love it! Are you staying in the huts?
Can I ask when did you book the huts for your hike in august? Thanks in advance!
I booked around mid-February for August. If memory serves, they had a reasonable amount of room and I was able to get my preferred dates.
@@trailunderfoot thank you!
Your background music is way too loud
Fair enough. I’m pretty new to serious video editing so I’ll try to tone down the audio for next time.
Very enjoyable video. As a newcomer to Kelowna I would appreciate a map.
I’ll add a map and GPX files in the description!
Fair enough, I’ll add something to the description.
Interesting and informative but needs a good map. Great photography.
Thanks very much! I’ll add maps/GPX files to the description.
Good video but needs a map to locate the trailhead and route.
That’s a good point. I should have GPX files for all of these hikes and I can link off to them in the description.
Fantastic overview! Thanks.
My pleasure - I hope it inspires!
Good luck booking it, with the new system it was booked until September within minutes for 2023. Had four computers going between a friend and myself. Better luck next year I guess.
The competition for camping has gotten worse and worse every year. I definitely agree with that. The nice thing about Shovel Pass Lodge is that it's a private owner so you don't book through Parks Canada. We had no issues whatsoever booking with them last summer: skylinetrail.com
@@trailunderfoot Thank you for the information. Probably the way go to and going to look into it. Hopefully next year as we ended up booking a different spot. Great Video!
I have done the skyline twice and I agree it is one of the best backpacking trails in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. Camped both times, but I don’t believe the lodge you referred to was there at the time (25/20 years ago). The fist time I did it solo in three days, two nights. First day was nice, but mainly in the woods. Second day was spectacular. Third day was torrential rain, so just hiked out as fast as I could go. The second time I did it was with a friend and I believe we did five days, four nights. Did lots of side hikes up to various peaks along the way. Weather was perfect every day and scenery was outstanding. If I could do it again, I would go the five day option. Got a bad knee now, so hiking with a back pack would not be an option. Small pack to the lodge and some day hikes would be interesting to try. It is a bit shorter trail to just get to the lodge is the ‘spur’ trail that starts just before Medicine Lake (might be called the watchtower trail).
I think the lodge has been there for quite a long time but I'm not sure for how long it's been a guest house. At any rate, it was super convenient and comfortable. There is a trail that hikes straight in to the lodge that the pack horses use to bring in supplies but I've heard it's not the nicest hike in the world.
Nice video! Loved the dancing clips. Cheers!
Thanks very much!
Nicely done video!
Thanks very much!
great video! I'll be checking that hike off my list soon..........
Thanks very much! It’s definitely worth it!
2:10 is at Numa pass? On the minor peak on the NE or SW side of the pass?
Yup 2:10 is Numa Pass on the Foster peak side looking NW. Floe Lake would have been behind and underneath where we were standing/looking. Have you done the trail? It's one of the best hikes I've tackled.
@@trailunderfoot booking it this coming July! Studying the TOPOs
@@rocksnowandwater Gotcha - you're going to love it. I think I have the full GPX trace route if you're interested. I've also posted a ton of photos on my Instagram (@trailunderfoot) if you want some inspiration. We went North to South and I'd really recommend doing it that way.
Awesome video Nathan, great track selection! Love how you got all the randos dancing too!
Thanks very much! People are always super willing to dance with us even though we seem completely crazy.
Great video - awesome footage
you look like fun people. did you have guide?
Nope, no guide. Just a lot of internet research!
was most of this on the Laugavegur? we're looking for day hikes only.
Amazing video and looks like an amazing trip. Jealous over here!
thanks very much! It was a pretty great visit.
Great video and great hike!! Loved filming in the rockies
Thanks very much! It is an amazing place to visit .
Love the video! Congrats guys!
Thanks very much!
Your videos are lots of fun!! I love the dancing! Haha!
Thanks very much!
How busy was the trail when you hiked it?
Most of the huts were full to capacity but the landscape is so vast that we hardly saw anyone else on the trail whilst we hiked. We went during the first week of September and the conditions were near perfect.
Lol....So funny! Loved the video!! Cheers
+royalgeologist Thanks very much!
What month did you do the Laugavegur?
It was at the very beginning of September 2015. The 2nd to the 5th, I think.
Wow!!! What a stunningly beautiful place!
+Hike with Mike thanks so much, I appreciate the comment!