Everything went wrong from a recording gear standpoint on this trip. When I got home I realized I had all sorts of unusable footage. We had 5 different cameras, set at 5 different capture rates. I had a waterproof housing on one camera, a bad lens on the other. It's just a reality on these kinds of trips. We were carrying the maximum gear and maximum weight for a comfortable 8-day trip in the late summer, in the mountains, in unknown territory. We did 110 km in 8 days, and some of those days were long and difficult. Physically the trail gets even more challenging in episode 3 & 4. We kept losing the trail, and it disappeared in the willows, or along river banks. I barely remembered to film because I was so focussed on finding the trail. We never knew when we might encounter an obstacle that would force us to turn around. There were days where progress was brutally slow. And then we had rain, mud, fog, snow and dirt to contend with. Keep that in mind when you watch this video. I'm bringing you the reality of a 8-day trip in the real wilderness. We saw no other humans for 6 days. Cell phones don't work here. Minimal signage, no trails, no bear lockers, no pit toilets. We each carried 32-35 lbs. That's a bare minimum for this type of adventure. Same clothes every day, wet socks. If I documented the daily minutia of a trip like this I'm need 10 hours of video and 2 lbs of batteries. It's a compromise. One thing is fore sure, I'm going back. Cheers everyone.
@filmic1
3 жыл бұрын
You 'did good' Marty! No doubt. Loved the wolf pack deer chase story.
@chrispcream5905
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you're the man Marty. Whenever I'm scared in my tent alone, I think of your crazy ass out there in those crazy places, and I stop caring about all the sticks cracking around me in the woods! Lol
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
@@chrispcream5905 Thanks. That reminds me of something I always tell new hikers when I bring them on a trip. I say: "You're going to hear a lot of noise outside the tent. Everything sounds huge and close. It's just squirrels and branches rustling so don't wake me up. On the other hand, if I wake you up, be ready to react because there's something big outside." Cheers.
@1969pah
3 жыл бұрын
I've been following your tours for a long time, but this is one of your best films Martin.
@blakevickers7194
3 жыл бұрын
I took screen shot at 21:14 to use as a wallpaper... beautiful
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
Awsome.
@turtlecrawford6468
3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you did the intro set up. Now I’m hooked. Beautiful and rugged country. Well done
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! I definitely thought it needed something more.
@awalkintherockies9475
3 жыл бұрын
That wolf pack chasing a deer story is incredible!
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
That's my second best story. Someday I'll share my most amazing story, which occured in the same era on the Maligne trail, which is also decommissioned.
@nigeljones8202
3 жыл бұрын
Stunning location and great video and commentary as usual. Thanks Marty and Evan
@stephenbouchard8075
3 жыл бұрын
Great start to the series.
@codymcgee6999
3 жыл бұрын
I loved this video. Part 1 of the southesk loop. I too am trying to build up to longer and longer backpacking trips. Part of the reason I have so much respect for and look up to Marty is because you are always pushing yourself and you get out there like your in your 20s. Long trips in very rugged terrain. Some very beautiful scenery in this part in the open meadows and passes. not to mention cardinal pass and the higher elevations dusted w snow. Amazing looking food from chef Evan. It was pretty cool how you combined his footage also because we got two perspectives/personalities. It was cool seeing you guys eat dinner on night 2 also. It doesnt get much better than that. Awesome and incredible story about the wolves! Happy Trails.
@K49571675
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Spending time out in the woods is the most peaceful and grounding experience. Looks like another string of wilderness feasts and epic adventure. Catch you on your live stream tomorrow!
@victorvasquez2788
3 жыл бұрын
Marty, you are always out doing yourself! Your part of the world has endless Beauty and to add some amazing cooking is priceless! Can’t wait till part 2. Thx for sharing bud, y’all take care bud....
@FlyingSquirrelOutdoors
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful country out there. I kept thinking of bears as you were pushing through the thickets around Cairn Lakes. Thanks for sharing this with us!
@tonymizzaro5739
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing views so far. Can't wait to see what's next. Thanks for taking us along. You and chef Evan make a great team!! I hope to see you fishing. I would like to see what Evan would do for a water side fish fry.
@NickInNature
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, can't wait for the next one like usual!
@ronaldrose7593
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Marty, thank you for sharing this great adventure. It looks like you and Evan.had a great time. I'm looking forward to see the next episode. 🤭
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm glad that people are still enjoying this video despite the production challenges we faced. Cheers.
@Dunluce_bren
3 жыл бұрын
Looks absolutely incredible, congrats on an amazing trip gentlemen. Can’t wait for the rest. I can imagine the planning and preparation for a trip like this was a big task, but as we can all see it was well worth it. Look forward to seeing the rest of the journey. Cheers boys. 🍻👌❤️🏔🏕
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Evan blew me away with his cooking on this one, and that's saying a lot. It was a fun trip. Not sure I'll do this one again. Once every 25 years is enough.
@rell517123
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Sir 1# this is another awesome video 2# one of the engineers came on to the factory floor and was chatting with me about some of the process and I started talking about you and the things I picked up on from you He asked me how long had I known you LMAO ROTF thanks and the food your Chief is preparing WOW please be well stay safe 👍👍
@ColemanOutdoors
3 жыл бұрын
So behind on your stuff, dude...I get there...someday.😋 Loved this...and the video style is...rustic. 😉 I happens to all of us. Glad you still captured some amazing shots!
@worldcup88
3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing video! I hope to do this hike in the near future and look forward to next part! Evan is a champ for cooking all these delicious meals, these meals take a lot of space. Surprised the vegetables are not squashed by time he takes them out for the meal. Thanks a lot for sharing your information on bears and deer, I feel like I always take something away from your videos. Also amazing story, thanks for sharing!
@larrycarroll7371
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Great adventure. Thanks so much for sharing both. Made my day a much more enjoyable one.
@chrismiddleton8036
3 жыл бұрын
I've been following your trips for a while and once again outstanding video. I have convinced a couple guys to do these long trips with me and this will b one to add to the list. I need to find a chef Evan though. The meals he makes on trail are amazing. Makes it tough to keep eating the normal hike foods. Well done and keep up these epic journeys
@ellenderee350
3 жыл бұрын
Great video again, Marty, nice to have a chef-cook as hiking friend!
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
You got that right! I just hope no one seals him away from me.
@xenochromocript
3 жыл бұрын
Love following your journey. I have the video playing on one screen and the GAIA topo canada map open in the other. Really appreciate your videos Marty! Looking forward to the next in the series.
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'll try and put out the next episode as quickly as possible. I have a big backlog of material. Cheers.
@paulhiebert9319
3 жыл бұрын
I Hiked in Jasper mid September and actually ate quite a few of those Buffalo berries. :) I had to eat a fair bit before I could acquire a taste for them (honestly they were shit at first :) but they grew on me. To me they had a bit of a Honey Dew melon flavor to them and actually were only bitter-ish at the end but got used to them. Very juicy though. If you are stuck, there are lots of them out there in the Fall and they are crazy high in both antioxidants as well as vitamin C. - great hike and video. I wanna go there now, as so many of Marty's hikes make me wanna do :)
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
You're a better man than me. I'd have to be desperate to eat those raw.
@paulhiebert9319
3 жыл бұрын
@@Martyupnorth ...and as I have sometimes heard you imagining what it would have been like to have travelled through that rough country back in the days of the explorers and fur traders. I too often imagine, and when I am out there I also like appreciating things like maybe what they had to eat. You know they didnt have Ichiban or trail mix. :) They likely had to eat anything readily available along the way. For that exact reason I forced myself to try them several stops along the way. And to appreciate what they bears are clearly feeding on as well. After a while, I then also appreciated the juiciness of those berries. They really arent that terribly bad, just the after taste. But again, as I also said, my mama didnt raise no picky eater either :) - cheers. Looking forward to your winter adventures Marty.
@filmic1
3 жыл бұрын
Great post! I hung my pots underneath my food bag backpacking in the Adirondack High Peaks. Used climbers thick cordalett. There was some bell ringing in the middle of the night but our food bag was still there in the morning. Other's not so fortunate. Have a memorable photo of that I took with my Nikkormat FTn.
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@roynash8400
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I love the opening sequence. Looking forward to watching the other episodes.
@giobikefans
2 жыл бұрын
Since you've done so many of the trails in Jasper, what are some good backpacking trips for kids? I took my two boys age 7 and 9 to Berg Lake and did three days there. They did fine and made it all the way to the start of Berg Lake. This year I plan to bring my youngest, who will make the group aged 6, 8 and 10. I've been to Jasper many times before, but have only ever done day hikes there.
@Martyupnorth
2 жыл бұрын
If your kids can do Berg Lake, then they can pretty much hike anywhere. If you can get on the Skyline, that's a fantastic family hike. Lots for the kids to explore and the end of every day. Jacques lake is an easy first hike, and there's almost always moose at the lake. The waterfalls on the way to Geraldine are cool, but the campsite kind of sucks. Only do the Tonquin in August, it's mosquito infested and the kids will complain. This year I'll be plying in Willmore. Start from Rock Lake and take them to see Snake Indian falls. They'll be blown away.
@giobikefans
2 жыл бұрын
@@Martyupnorth that’s awesome thanks for the tips!
@RobClaypool
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Marty can you suggest a multi-day backpacking trail without low elevation gain for a couple of 50'somethings from Alberta? Cheers, love your video's man!!
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
That's a tough one considering I hike mostly in mountains. Easier routes would be Athabasca Pass in Jasper. It follows the Whirlpool River, so elevation gain is modest. I consider the Tonquin Valley in Jasper to also be fairly moderate.
@dkhcando
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful vistas and fascinating concept, definitely an adventure. Sunny skies, that view of Cairn Lake is amazing. Cool to see how the quality of videos steadily improves, despite of course the physical challenges on a trip like this. 110 K 8 days - that's amazing fitness, you guys. I'm interested in some of the comments in part 1 and elsewhere about the feeling of being so isolated. I've done 2 days without seeing another person and it's strange, and I know you've done solos like that for longer. Glad you have a fellow traveler with Evan. But I wonder what the (European) explorers would have felt. And how First Nations people feel when on their own in nature for extended periods some times. I have a feeling it's easier for them, we European descent people have a different relationship with nature. But having a gourmet chef is an interesting twist now. What about finding a nature guide who can tell viewers about the geology, wildlife, etc?
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
We had 6 whole days without seeing other humans. My record is 9 days without human contact on a solo trip in the late 90s. On this trip I had a few hours of pure solitude, fishing the shores of Southesk. Pure bliss. I often ponder about early Europeans. I'm sure the admired the scenery, but I also imagine that life was more of a struggle, and that preoccupied them constantly. Even Evan and I were preoccupied with a lot of day-to-day tasks on a trip like this. The days are full of hard work, cold, sore legs, bugs, wet feet. It's effort just to remind myself to look at the scenery and video.
@Indeewoods
3 жыл бұрын
That first trail you were on was Alberta's first quad ( OHV) trail. I think 2002 or 2003 was the first summer they completed it. You could have parked up on the divide and bush whacked to that trail that would have popped out at or close to your trail head towards JNP and would have shaved a bit of time off. There is a retired school teacher from California that comes there every August and does a two week solo back pack trip up in that country. He's a Vietnam vet I bsed with him one summer camping/quading in that area. He had no electronic devices just map and compass and no emergency devices to send a call for help.
@awalkintherockies9475
2 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on doing the loop in the opposite direction? I’m thinking it might be nice to get the more technical sections done with at the start. Looking at the map it doesn’t look like the climb up glacier pass is that much steeper but sometimes things aren’t always as they appear on a map lol.
@Martyupnorth
2 жыл бұрын
The only difference doing it in the opposite direction is that you simply won't get the same "Wow" factor. Trust me, do it in the same direction as us, but skip Dean's pass.
@awalkintherockies9475
2 жыл бұрын
@@Martyupnorth Glad I asked we wouldn’t want to miss the wow factor after putting in that hard work ! Dean pass was never considered after watching your video haha. Thanks for the reply definitely appreciate it.
@KatWoman_
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the next part. Enjoyed this while camping in Sedona. Do you think you’ll ever get down to do some hiking in the states? If so, where would you like to go?
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
It was my big plan for this summer, but COVID19 messed it up. I wanted to drive all the way to Texas and hike along the way. Montana, Colorado, Utah, Texas and New Mexico. Maybe This winter or next year.
@justinbullock681
3 жыл бұрын
You can actually 4x4 right up to the JNP boundary
@BS2Dos
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@remainingwild
3 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely Lord of the Rings stuff! Awesome video! Which resources did you use to plan this trip? I discovered Southesk Lake while just randomly scrolling around on Google Maps. I suggested it to my friend Jesse (he runs Backcountry Forward) that we should do to it in 2022 and he said you did it so here I am watching your video!
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
I plan most of my trips on CalTopo. I know this area, and knew there was a trail. I just marked a few waypoints on my GPS to make sure i had sone reference if the trail disappeared completely. Since this video a dozen people have contacted me. I’m heading back in the next few years, but with a packraft for an added twist. Say Hi to jesse
@Indeewoods
3 жыл бұрын
Cool! I'm about to watch these but wasn't sure which was part one /two etc maybe you're just luring us in to get an extra view count ;) as it looks like it says which episode it is in the vid. Anyway this should be interesting for me I read the book the Earl of South Esk wrote about the original journey through this country in the 1860's as he was considered Alberta's first tourist and also I quad that whole area and always wanted to go to South Esk Lake but my dog got old and we just can't hike anywhere now and to risky to even travel that far back in the middle of nowhere via quads/sxs's with her condition. I'll get their one day looking forward to this vid.
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
Southesk was a really interesting character. FYI, I identify the part in the title line. I also provide links at the end of each video. Cheers.
@Indeewoods
3 жыл бұрын
Martyupnorth oh yes I see the "part 1" now. Watching it on my phone so I have to click on the video to see the full description.
@diannes.933
3 жыл бұрын
First off Marty, we have been watching your videos for years and I want to say thank you for sharing. We appreciate the grueling hikes you do and the amazing places you go. We are also from southern Alberta and do a lot of hikes in the same areas. Now I know you get comments about your camera because I read them as well. Yes, I understand that you don't want to take an expensive camera out on your long trips in case you break or lose it, but if you truly WANT to share with others, you really should consider taking a better camera with you. The quivering poor picture quality makes it almost impossible to watch, yet we want to because the scenery is so amazing. As well, we can't hear you! I know you noted at the beginning of the video that the audio was poor, but it's always poor. Why would you add footage (chatting in your tent at night) when not one word is audible? I'm not trying to be critical to be mean, but to give some constructive criticism because I can tell how much you want to share with others! Thank you for letting us come along on your adventures and for hearing me out. Take care and safe travels out there!!
@lesaventuresdemonaetcie8241
3 жыл бұрын
Bonjour Marty...J'aurais besoin de vos lumières. Je planifie ma saison 2021 et voulait faire le Sawback trail. Il semblerait que toute cette section du parc soit fermée pour 2021???. Avaez-vous des informations sur cette situation. Merci beaucoup à l'avance et en passant vous faites un super boulot avec vos vidéo.
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
Les parcs sont ouverts. Le système de réservation n'accepte pas les réservations d'été avant le 16 avril. Certaines routes d'accès sont également fermées jusqu'au mois de mai, de sorte que les sites qui ont des têtes de sentiers innaccessibles apparaissent également comme fermés pour le moment. Attendez 2 semaines, puis vous pourrez faire vos réservations.
@lesaventuresdemonaetcie8241
3 жыл бұрын
@@Martyupnorth Merci pour l'information. C'est étrange que seulement la section du Sawback soit non disponible en ce moment
@Indeewoods
3 жыл бұрын
Cool wolf story. When they are in "Kill mode" they don't know anything else is going on in their little world other than what they are chasing. Quite a few people have been walking their dogs in JNP and a wolf will come right up and is totally focused on that dog paying no attention to the owner who may or may not have it on a leash.
@jonvenden4284
3 жыл бұрын
Being your going to get a lot of comments about the jumpy video here is a camera that costs within spitting distance of your go pro shop.panasonic.com/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/lumix-interchangeable-lens-ilc-cameras/DC-GX850K.html#srule=newest&start=25&sz=24&nextIndex=0&cgid=cameras. In the U.S. this camera from Amazon is $500. It weighs 15 ounces. 12-32 lens weighs 2.5 ounces. Not sure what the battery life is like. If you want something lighter there is the Sony rx100 family. There on their 7th generation of that camera and has been the go to for the ultra light community. The first generation can still be bought for the same price as the Panasonic but none of those features all the way up to $1300 for the 7th generation. I'm not sure which version this youtuber is using but you can see what this camera is like by going to Randy T youtube channel and watching his video's (he is a Seattle alpinist). If you have question you can shoot Randy an e-mail and see if he will respond back. There is alternatives to the $3000 dslr camera's but your right camera's aren't cheap and they get beat on pretty good in the woods.
@duncanmcdermott8592
3 жыл бұрын
Excuse me whilst I go get some pad Thai
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
Where exactly is home Duncan? Do you have good restaurants nearby? I live in the country, so we can't even get pizza delivery. I need to drive 20 minutes just to get to a town that has restaurants. Cheers.
@duncanmcdermott8592
3 жыл бұрын
@@Martyupnorth I live in a coastal town on the bottom of England. We have a few restaurants around because the tourists need them. Luckily we have Italian, Indian, Chinese and Thai restaurants and take aways within walking distance. I can’t imagine having no delivery services. Sometimes you just don’t want to cook.
@draekko_
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, makes me want to get out there one of these days. Sad you had you're twitter account nuked from orbit. Do you have an account on Gab or other sites? I've been partial to Gab as a twitter replacement myself.
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I've appealed to Twitter. Their reason for suspending my account was lame. Someone complained about a very old Tweet where I asked a rhetorical question that they deemed offensive. It's a classic Lefty strategy when they don't agree with your opinion. I'm taking a small break from Twitter, and likely from KZitem as well. I've been on KZitem for a decade, and now I have other projects that I want to focus on. Cheers.
@draekko_
3 жыл бұрын
@@Martyupnorth good luck with the appeal and the new projects.
@MeetMeOutside
3 жыл бұрын
Great views and adventure ! With all due respect, you should shelve the GoPro, and use a real camera, yes more weight but most of the panoramic shots are super jittery and jumpy, almost unwatchable. There are a lot of great cameras on the market. Even most cell phones have phenomenal cameras that are also waterproof. Cheers !
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
I get that comment a few times a year. I hear you, but it's not that simple. I had 3 cameras on this trip, and footage from Evan's camera. There's so many issues. One big problem is the gear's ability to take a beating. The environment is absolutely brutal on equipment. Cameras and phones gets dropped, scratched, broken, covered in mud, wet, cold, hot, etc. Not a really good idea to bring a $2000 camera in this environment. I also have to worry about convenience. It's surprising how much effort goes into remembering to shoot a scene. Most of the time our focus is totally on the trail and the situation we're facing. Sometimes I come back from a trip and realize I have almost no footage. You'll see in the next episode(s) just how tough this hike was. We were 60 km from the trailhead at one point, on a trail that had only been visited by 2 wardens in the last 3 years. The GoPro is always on my side, ready to go. Then there's weight management and batteries. Rechargeable devices are not suitable because of battery life. I bring 6 batteries for my GoPro. I sleep with my batteries and my phone to keep them warm at night. Battery life drops to 50% when it's cold, and believe me, it's cold. I also have a power bank for the phone, but that's a zero criticality item. If it fails I have no backup. It's frustrating to come back from an 8-day trip with only 4 days of footage (it's happened). I also need equipment I can use year-round because I hike in winter. The best phone only keeps its charge a few days. We were gone for 8. I think of weight as food. I eat 2 lbs per day, so my current camera gear represents a day and a half of food. I've tried to compromise by making higher quality videos of my short trips. For my long trips I don't have an easy answer. I absolutely appreciate your feedback and the many years of support you've given me. Cheers. P.S. Maybe you know a supplier willing to send me a new camera.
@MeetMeOutside
3 жыл бұрын
@@Martyupnorth Thank you for not taking offense to my comments. I hear you, in June I submerged not a $2,000.00 camera but a $700.00 camera in a lake in Maine. It only took a couple seconds and it was destroyed. I replaced it, but am very conscious of not letting that happen again. We got back from nine days,eight nights of canoe camping in the Adirondacks a couple weeks ago. I bring a power bank to recharge phone, camera,despite having several batteries. When backpacking,your correct, that’s a different game for sure. When I backpack I generally just use my phone or a GoPro. I’ll be going up to the White mountains in a couple of weeks, can’t wait. I don’t think there are any answers to filming in the elements unless you’re willing to carry the weight of a decent camera. Hope you and your family are well my friend.
@rell517123
3 жыл бұрын
@@Martyupnorth I love the way you answer things in such detail that's a quality I admire Be well Marty
@Martyupnorth
3 жыл бұрын
@@rell517123 Interacting with viewers is one of the things I enjoy the most.
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