The Ultimate Glacier Adventure: Ebiking Going to the Sun and SUP on Lake McDonald

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  • @dannyjamison8337
    @dannyjamison833710 күн бұрын

    Man, how could anyone argue with this? Snow covered mountains in July, deep canyons with beautiful Rivers and lakes to enjoy. And this is only the beginning of the hike. The USA truly is the most beautiful place on Earth. Looking forward to this beautiful woman bringing more stunning footage!

  • @mattjordan5649

    @mattjordan5649

    10 күн бұрын

    Pretty sure she is behind on vids, can't see her starting the CDT on a thru hike in July..But the scenery is breath taking..

  • @noBearAdventures
    @noBearAdventures10 күн бұрын

    Ahhhh… the Park that started my backpacking/hiking friend group’s adventures, YT channel, and overall life goals. Glacier is heaven on earth! Stoked to see you there

  • @jimhenderson387
    @jimhenderson3878 күн бұрын

    I didn't know about the water! So much beautiful water. Lakes, rivers, and falls. I am so envious.

  • @joesmith98765
    @joesmith987659 күн бұрын

    Beautiful Rivers and lakes , enjoy.

  • @stuartrollings602
    @stuartrollings6029 күн бұрын

    Howdy Kelly! OMG what a blessing to see this trip! Thanks for the share!Epic! Bucket List! Saddle up!

  • @Shayleyle
    @Shayleyle9 күн бұрын

    The weather and scenery for that bike ride were amazing. Perfect conditions. Going to have to keep that no-car option in mind because that'd be cool to see it that way.

  • @alanpareis734
    @alanpareis7348 күн бұрын

    Kelly thank you so much for this excellent video. I don’t comment much, however I “discovered” your channel literally the day before you stepped off at Springer Mountain in 2021. I was one of a handful of people who caught your live stream a couple of weeks into the AT and said hi while you were hiking and you acknowledge my call. Some where around Delaware Water Gap, I convinced my wife Lea to watch your daily post. She also caught my addiction to arm chair through hiking, In addition to you we followed 2 other AT through hikers in 21. Since, have followed you every step, swamp walk, paddle, swim and hurricane since. Thank you for all those experiences our accumulation of years prevent us from doing. This post this AM brought tears to my eyes for its entire duration. Back when I was about 8 years younger than you are now and in grad school, I spent June-September of 1966 and 1967 working 2 jobs in Glacier and hiking every day off. Such an amazing place as you will continue to discover. 66 I lived and worked at Rising Sun, 67 -the year of the Grizzlies and Forest Fires- I was based at Swift Current (end of the road a mile or so from Many Glacier). Even though I was based on the East Side I got all over the park during times off, because of my work I was one of the few people under 26 who was allowed to have my car with me. So thank you again for this beautiful post, I saw the place on Going to the Sun where I had to yield to a bull moose walking down the center line, another where, again at night a Mountain Lion ran across the highway in front of me. Nice to see the Montana House in Apgar still there after more than five decades, I simply looked away from the screen to our mantel and looked at the pottery mug I bought there in 66. Lea and I are looking forward to being with you and your companions for the duration of the CDT. It will be our second Canada-Mexico CDT trip. Did it with Matt Hengst -the Masochist Hikes- in 22 and 23. It is a tough trail. All the Best and trail mercies to you and your group.

  • @kellyhays23

    @kellyhays23

    8 күн бұрын

    Alan- thank you so much for sharing. Sounds like you have made many incredible memories in glacier. Such an incredible place. Excited for you and Lea to join me on this hike! It’s going to be a grand adventure and I’m so glad I get to share it with y’all❤️ thank you so much for being here and sharing your story with us

  • @alanpareis734

    @alanpareis734

    8 күн бұрын

    @@kellyhays23 /Thank you! God Bless.

  • @nathanhollis9298
    @nathanhollis92989 күн бұрын

    Magical about sums it up. You’ve got me wanting to go back.

  • @dannystephenshiking951
    @dannystephenshiking9519 күн бұрын

    I absolutely love Glacier National Park! Hands down my favorite. Glad you guys got to spend a few days there. Enjoy yourselves and be sure soak in the beauty. Have fun and be safe. 🦉

  • @charlesjohnson9662
    @charlesjohnson96628 күн бұрын

    Brings back memories for sure, hands down some of the best backpacking I’ve ever done!

  • @glenhatchell5635
    @glenhatchell563510 күн бұрын

    "This is scary. The risk is high." This video might be my fav. And I say that every video.

  • @jimo3393
    @jimo339310 күн бұрын

    I love that park. Good luck on the CDT. Be safe and have fun !!!

  • @garyblack2858
    @garyblack285810 күн бұрын

    So fortunate to ride Going to the Sun before it opens to cars. Last July, I drove my van in bumper to bumper traffic on Going to the Sun. No stops at the sights due to full, full, full parking lots. Gotta go back and bike it before cars. Such beauty. Awesome you got to experience it.

  • @maxmillion4216
    @maxmillion421610 күн бұрын

    What a great way to start your hike at Glacier NP

  • @nadineposton3929
    @nadineposton392910 күн бұрын

    Beautiful video!! Can't wait for your adventures to begin on the CDT!! Be safe out there, and most importantly, enjoy yourself in God's wonderful creation.

  • @williamneary9048
    @williamneary904810 күн бұрын

    Getting close to showtime! Be safe good luck!😊

  • @cribbage
    @cribbage29 күн бұрын

    Your joy is radiating from the video! What a great start to your CDT adventure!

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly765010 күн бұрын

    Epic! Thanks for taking us along!

  • @aliciakay4725
    @aliciakay47259 күн бұрын

    Wow, such a beautiful place. So excited to follow your adventure! Thanks for taking us along. :)

  • @RickINFJ
    @RickINFJ10 күн бұрын

    Dramatic doesn't even come close to describing this landscape! This was the perfect prelude to something truly epic. Here we go 9L! 🌲🏕🌲✌️

  • @TammyCleveland-n2l
    @TammyCleveland-n2l10 күн бұрын

    I love your excitement for adventure, totally inspiring! Wow! The scenery is absolutely stunning! Can't wait to follow your CDT adventure!!!! Stay safe and have an awsome time!

  • @billbuffington3037
    @billbuffington303710 күн бұрын

    Beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing.

  • @nailsontrails
    @nailsontrails10 күн бұрын

    Now that sounds awesome!! Glad y’all were there before the road opened! We got there like a week after it opened, which was perfect for us too since we just had my truck! LOVE Glacier!

  • @robbinwhaley9378
    @robbinwhaley937810 күн бұрын

    Awesome video!!! We loved seeing Tonya in this!!! ❤ Happy trails to you Kelly. Can't wait to follow your CDT journey.

  • @manwithbeard9712
    @manwithbeard971210 күн бұрын

    Glacier NP is so gorgeous. I've been there on two separate occasions and loved it both times. Definitely need to go back again and I'm sure you'll wanna go back too! Have a safe and fun hike on the CDT!

  • @diamondbackking4141
    @diamondbackking414110 күн бұрын

    WOWWW ! I so miss Glacier National Park! Crossed Going to the Sun Rd both ways on Yamaha Enduros...❤ one of my favorite National Parks! 😊 So excited for you! Can't wait any longer ! CDT time ! 🎉

  • @blacksheepexpedition6347
    @blacksheepexpedition634710 күн бұрын

    The view is amazing especially at 9:35 into the video. This is a must see before vehicles are allowed. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

  • @rockesark9689
    @rockesark968910 күн бұрын

    What a beautiful country we live in. Good luck on the CDT.

  • @rosemarymcleod4074
    @rosemarymcleod407410 күн бұрын

    Wow that was awesome! The park was so beautiful and the bike ride was epic. Excited about the videos to come. Stay safe.

  • @DPM-dp9on
    @DPM-dp9on10 күн бұрын

    Great video. Best of luck on your CDT adventure.

  • @brianbutler2531
    @brianbutler25319 күн бұрын

    Love your videos! I would love to see more river kayaking trips/videos.

  • @mattjordan5649
    @mattjordan564910 күн бұрын

    By far your best vid yet..It's breath taking..Can't wait to see the rest while you're on trail..

  • @tomguess1101
    @tomguess110110 күн бұрын

    Nothing can be more beautiful and amazing than GNPark. Be cautious but have fun. Take a lot of videos. God be with you

  • @tresannrn8454
    @tresannrn8454Күн бұрын

    Thank you for taking us along. It means more than I could ever find words for Kelly.( forgive the dramatic wording… I will explain another time) please be safe out there!! God bless you and yours!✌️🙂💚

  • @starman9458
    @starman94589 күн бұрын

    The lake is very beautiful along the mountains with it's beautiful blue-ish green water. It's very nice you got the bald eagle and it's nest in the video which is our country's proud symbol of our nation. Can't wait to see the CDT trail!

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones521310 күн бұрын

    Great video, I love the going to the sun road.I'm in Columbia Falls, not too far away.

  • @TheOaksHeart2024
    @TheOaksHeart202410 күн бұрын

    How freaking cool!

  • @timmcnally8264
    @timmcnally826410 күн бұрын

    Wow,so beautiful it’s like I was right Montana, so beautiful. Thanks Kelly ❤

  • @Daddy-Daughter-shadow-camping
    @Daddy-Daughter-shadow-camping10 күн бұрын

    Yay already feeling the new adventurous hiking vibes!!!! ------- And the BeAuTiFuL scenery’s on this vlog, is (epic)Be safe! Thanks for sharing!!!! We’re Looking forward to the upcoming content! (daddy-n-daughter), be blessed!

  • @forrestwhite8052
    @forrestwhite80529 күн бұрын

    Awesome video. Those tour buses look cool.

  • @jimweagant8920
    @jimweagant892010 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the great video 👍👍

  • @lalasteen3860
    @lalasteen386010 күн бұрын

    Safe trekking! Looking forward to all that you’re going to share with us.😍

  • @xaviermcneal656
    @xaviermcneal6569 күн бұрын

    Wow. It is so amazing to see on your adventures. You're so awesome.❤️❤️

  • @cwesley2005
    @cwesley200510 күн бұрын

    Gotta love the beige frog toggs. Tried and true KH!!! Also i just bought the red eft version of that sun hoodie bc it looks badass. If you get the opportunity on the cdt you may have to play a game of ‘hey bison!’

  • @Bill1608
    @Bill16089 күн бұрын

    I don't have to ask about Glacier Park, you said it in the video. I have never been to MT but from the pictures I saw, I know you would love it. The pictures you took were GREAT! Happy Trails!

  • @rjsrock8
    @rjsrock810 күн бұрын

    I am so stoked for you. Glacier is an incredible park. Truly breathtaking. Last visit was this time last year to share with the kids. Hope you safely see the moose and bears.

  • @backpackbible5766
    @backpackbible576610 күн бұрын

    🎉Kelly, I am so incredibly excited for your hike. You are doing the hike the way I'm intending to do it next year. SOBO! Hoping to learn so much from your experience. My prayers are with you for health and happiness!🎉

  • @mickaelmick5397
    @mickaelmick53979 күн бұрын

    Beautiful landscape

  • @rangerinthewoods
    @rangerinthewoods10 күн бұрын

    Have fun on your hike. You need to get back there someday and see the rest of Going to the Sun Road.

  • @vibelife5133
    @vibelife513310 күн бұрын

    That's how you start a thru hike!

  • @RobertDV88
    @RobertDV8810 күн бұрын

    You have the best life. Love all of your videos.

  • @johnwilliams640
    @johnwilliams64010 күн бұрын

    Great video. Good to see you Kelly. Stay safe sweetie.

  • @jrcriner6542
    @jrcriner654210 күн бұрын

    Those buses are beautiful

  • @brooktroutfreak
    @brooktroutfreak9 күн бұрын

    I hope you have a happy and safe hike🏕️🏔️can’t wait for the videos to start coming out.

  • @jemima4567
    @jemima45676 күн бұрын

    Awesome thanks!

  • @ralphmaddox-kk4mj
    @ralphmaddox-kk4mj10 күн бұрын

    OMG Kelly darlin!!! You are my ultimate fantasy gal, lol!!! Seriously though, can't wait for the CDT.....been dreaming about it!!!!!😊

  • @katiehanson6253
    @katiehanson62539 күн бұрын

    I love the lake portion! My family had a cabin on a "lake mcdonald". Ours was in WI, but it also had a nesting pair of eagles... such a cool thing to experience. Excited to watch your journey best wishes!

  • @jrcriner6542
    @jrcriner654210 күн бұрын

    That place is so beautiful and you picked a great time to visit because it’s 4pm and 90 degrees in north east Arkansas lol

  • @richardross7219
    @richardross721910 күн бұрын

    Nice video. I hope that you are carrying a personal survival kit on you for the hike. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

  • @heartdawg
    @heartdawg10 күн бұрын

    EPIC!!💙

  • @johnwakefield9378
    @johnwakefield93787 күн бұрын

    going to sun high way was snowed in may a while back when we tried to drive it for a third time love those rockies

  • @cigar70665
    @cigar7066510 күн бұрын

    I was watching your fabulous video & praising God for His magnificent handiwork a moment before you mentioned how magnificent His creation is. Bless you for that acknowledgement & be safe in your adventure. I have enjoyed your videos immensely.

  • @terrymowrey1295
    @terrymowrey129510 күн бұрын

    So beautiful! I wish I was there. Please be careful and have fun.

  • @waynehelser5091
    @waynehelser50919 күн бұрын

    Kelley, what a beautiful park. Good luck SOBO. Send videos can’t wait.

  • @rockytopwrangler2069
    @rockytopwrangler206910 күн бұрын

    .. Lol .. DA BEARS ... Might have been a good thing not crossing paths with the bear .. .. You are right ,, every direction is amazing ... Looking forward to your CDT adventure ... Certainly living life to the fullest .... Stay Safe ...

  • @teresap.5991
    @teresap.599110 күн бұрын

    What an epic place ❤❤❤😮

  • @nam_hn
    @nam_hn29 күн бұрын

    This is the best Day 0 video I've ever watched. What was the campground you stayed at?

  • @mray1375
    @mray137510 күн бұрын

    I remember driving along the Going to the Sun highway up to Logan Pass way back in 1988. It was such a beautiful place and I envy you for being there. The Continental Divide is there. So you'll be hiking through there soon. Just thought I'd tell you it's 96 degrees in south Ga and North Florida right now. LoL! Looking forward to seeing your adventure.

  • @cnjford
    @cnjford5 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @dougboyd7732
    @dougboyd773210 күн бұрын

    You should go swimming😂

  • @ndan3746
    @ndan374610 күн бұрын

    Loved GNP so much. Did you hike into Avalanche Falls?

  • @richardthorne2804
    @richardthorne280410 күн бұрын

    Going to sun road is absolutely beautiful 🎉…and well said about God’s creation. Remember wind river range and Cirque of the Towers ❤🎉

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap30479 күн бұрын

    Wow, what a ride! Lake is beautiful! Eagle's nest was cool! Love Tonya! Where's Zoby?

  • @jessicabrown8088
    @jessicabrown80889 күн бұрын

    Epic 🌲

  • @swkenyon1
    @swkenyon110 күн бұрын

    I wish you luck on the CDT, I think you may be in for a bigger challenge than you realize.

  • @jrcriner6542
    @jrcriner654210 күн бұрын

    The views don’t even look real they are so big and beautiful

  • @tonyclark6958
    @tonyclark695810 күн бұрын

    Absolutely Beautiful. Please careful out there.

  • @nancysatori4744
    @nancysatori474429 күн бұрын

    Beautiful! I want to do the bike ride.

  • @dukeedwards6843
    @dukeedwards68439 күн бұрын

    Just got back From Glacier n National Park.After spending 3 Weeks hiking Plus hiked Arizona Trail. Though the High Sierras was the most beautiful and free feeling place l ever been. But Glacier, l think it's the best Appalachian Adventure Guides & Outward Bound for at-risk Youth..

  • @suemoore1965
    @suemoore19659 күн бұрын

    I think riding bikes on that closed road was cool 😎

  • @BobL84
    @BobL8410 күн бұрын

    wow its so beautiful

  • @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors
    @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors9 күн бұрын

    Awesome

  • @robmechanic
    @robmechanic10 күн бұрын

    Such a beautiful park. Thank you for sharing. How many days did you give yourself to acclimate to the altitude?

  • @산림치유
    @산림치유9 күн бұрын

    새롭게 전개되는 자연의 경관이 정말 아름다워요. 호수의 물빛도 맑고 아름답습니다. 이렇게 아름다운 영상을 공유해 주셔서 감사합니다.

  • @charlesb4267
    @charlesb426710 күн бұрын

    Kelly, way way back in the earlier 1970's as a kid, my dad was in the lead driving our truck camper with all us rug rats went over the pass but also our uncle and his family came as well in their pickup with a "rented" slide in camper. I happened to be riding up on the bed in my uncles camper along with one of my first cousins ( back then that was all legal ) looking out the front camper window at the sights ... and my uncle driving was scared shitless of the cliff and although he was on the mountain side of the road and this took place just west of Logan Pass, there is a solid rock area that juts out on a curve and he hit the front passenger corner/side of the camper right into that rock and us two kids went flying across the bed with the jolt. It could have easily ripped the camper right off the truck or thrown the whole truck over the cliff. He must have pulled over to a pull out right after that where my dad would have stopped and all four of the parents were freaking out about how very bad it could have gone. Of course us kids thought it was all great fun LOL. I think some substantial money ( at the time ) had to be shelled out to the rental company when my uncle got back to Saskatchewan where they are from and rented the camper at. Anyway as an adult I have driven through there a few times and look up at that rock and have good memories. That road from one end to the other in the right weather has some utterly fantastic scenery, I have not been to any of the other more remote parts of the park though unfortunately.

  • @stephenkenny7661
    @stephenkenny766110 күн бұрын

    Kelly....those hoodies that you are wearing are SAVAGE!!!! Where did you buy them?

  • @Jllcountry5118
    @Jllcountry511810 күн бұрын

    Take it all in. So beautiful!!! I hope u don’t see da bears. Safe travels.

  • @jimmyjenkins9240
    @jimmyjenkins924010 күн бұрын

    9 Lives in her happy place!

  • @SalPane1224
    @SalPane12249 күн бұрын

    How deep is that lake,maybe a life jacket wouldn't hurt, amazing view

  • @allenshiflett
    @allenshiflett8 күн бұрын

    Amen 🙏

  • @tommyamaya4254
    @tommyamaya425410 күн бұрын

    Beautiful Kelly ❤ it

  • @BaltistaniBoys
    @BaltistaniBoys9 күн бұрын

    Wao absolutely beautiful. Hi madam I recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak Gilgit-Baltistan Barah Valley. Add this sound in your bucket list. Moses peak thank you

  • @loribagley3484
    @loribagley348410 күн бұрын

    Wow

  • @JonHighsmith-pi3fh
    @JonHighsmith-pi3fh10 күн бұрын

    That is some incredible sites that you're taking in and doing a great job filming it as well. And not to get a whole thing started in the comment section but thanks for acknowledging that it is God's creation. Not some random cosmic coincidence.... Looking forward to your thru hike!

  • @user-pd3vg3nn3y
    @user-pd3vg3nn3y9 күн бұрын

    Hi Kelly Gorgeous Awesome Amazing Beautiful Scenery loves the lake 😊

  • @HikerChris7323
    @HikerChris732310 күн бұрын

    Impressive videography flex 8:35 filming yourself filming and transitioning to the next shot of what you were filming. I’m excited for you and equally jealous. Have an epic time on the CDT

  • @stevenvarner9806
    @stevenvarner98068 күн бұрын

    That was fun, 9 Lives. Thanks.

  • @iggyrojano1978
    @iggyrojano19789 күн бұрын

    😍

  • @demonhunter-skydomeatlanti1746
    @demonhunter-skydomeatlanti174610 күн бұрын

    👍👏🙏

  • @jamesrodrigue9286
    @jamesrodrigue928610 күн бұрын

    I live vicariously through your beautiful eyes!

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