OK that was WAYYYYY to much up :-) amazing video and views but so far out of my comfort zone, I will stick to the trails at the bottom although those 2 lakes looked like quite the place to explore. A wise choice to get out of the wind, I dont often do the high stuff but have had some bad experiences with very strong winds so im now firmly a tree dweller.
Ya I pushed the limits here a bit, where we stopped we couldn't even stand up, for fear of getting blown off the cliff. Next time I go it better not be windy🤣🤣🤣
@@LIVEONALBERTA Yes high wind is dangerous for sure, wind ridge, nihahi ridge, top end of Galatea lakes all places where I got caught in winds that seemed to come from no where. Up near fossil falls I had to take my pack off put it on backwards so it was hanging under me and pretty much crawl on hands and knees until I got out of the wind. that was crazy scary. there was no way I could stand up. never doing that again, so now I stay in the trees or very close to them .Hope you guys make it up there next time but I will just watch your video and stay firmly at the base of the mountains.
Did an overnighter at the point campsite June 18/23 crossing the dam the wind and the blowing snow was tearing our rain ponchos thought we must be nuts but we continued anyway.
Hi! I plan to hike smutwood peak somewhere in july-august , do you have any suggestions on hiking gloves, backpacks, and how to survive this trail overall? Thank you!
I would suggest hiking it in August rather than July. Could still be snow up there in sections in July. I use mechanics gloves when I am scrambling. I have a 40l pack that I use on most of my hikes. When we did it in Sept I have a down puffy and with a shell over it, as that wind near the top was crazy cold. I also had winter gloves and a tooque. We were slow hiking this trail as we came down in the dark. The earlier you start the better. I had 2 litres of water which was good. You can also top up your water when walking through the valley, take a filter. The trail in the valley could also be really muddy, so plan for that. Poles were awesome coming down. And maybe have some cleats with you. If the trail is wet when you start the climb it will be very slick, so cleats will give you traction going up and down. have layers with you and plan for possibly a 4 season hike. The weather radically changed on us from the start to the end😁
Ya this hike is not for everyone. It pushed me to the limit. I have never been in winds that strong when hiking. We were literally scared to stand up close to the edge fearing the wind would take us right off the cliff😥😥😥
OK that was WAYYYYY to much up :-) amazing video and views but so far out of my comfort zone, I will stick to the trails at the bottom although those 2 lakes looked like quite the place to explore. A wise choice to get out of the wind, I dont often do the high stuff but have had some bad experiences with very strong winds so im now firmly a tree dweller.
Ya I pushed the limits here a bit, where we stopped we couldn't even stand up, for fear of getting blown off the cliff. Next time I go it better not be windy🤣🤣🤣
@@LIVEONALBERTA Yes high wind is dangerous for sure, wind ridge, nihahi ridge, top end of Galatea lakes all places where I got caught in winds that seemed to come from no where. Up near fossil falls I had to take my pack off put it on backwards so it was hanging under me and pretty much crawl on hands and knees until I got out of the wind. that was crazy scary. there was no way I could stand up. never doing that again, so now I stay in the trees or very close to them .Hope you guys make it up there next time but I will just watch your video and stay firmly at the base of the mountains.
@davebloggs Ya those winds can be scary
I was there 2 years ago, one of the best hikes with truly scenic views 🎉
I am so sad we didn't get to the top, but being safe is always a better option😁
Incredible views 🤩 thanks for sharing and motivating to come to Alberta😁
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. We have so many beautiful places here😁
Cheers from okanagan valley british columbia 🇨🇦
Cheers Rick, hope you enjoyed the video😁
I think this might be the pinnacle in K Country for sure !!
I have done a lot of hikes in K Country but this one takes the cake so far😁 Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
@@LIVEONALBERTA thanks to your videos we can learn a lot of what to expect. More angle on the treadmill it is!!!
I will keep them coming😁
Did an overnighter at the point campsite June 18/23 crossing the dam the wind and the blowing snow was tearing our rain ponchos thought we must be nuts but we continued anyway.
Ya that wind can be crazy there right at the dam😢😢😢
Hi! I plan to hike smutwood peak somewhere in july-august , do you have any suggestions on hiking gloves, backpacks, and how to survive this trail overall? Thank you!
I would suggest hiking it in August rather than July. Could still be snow up there in sections in July. I use mechanics gloves when I am scrambling. I have a 40l pack that I use on most of my hikes. When we did it in Sept I have a down puffy and with a shell over it, as that wind near the top was crazy cold. I also had winter gloves and a tooque. We were slow hiking this trail as we came down in the dark. The earlier you start the better. I had 2 litres of water which was good. You can also top up your water when walking through the valley, take a filter. The trail in the valley could also be really muddy, so plan for that. Poles were awesome coming down. And maybe have some cleats with you. If the trail is wet when you start the climb it will be very slick, so cleats will give you traction going up and down. have layers with you and plan for possibly a 4 season hike. The weather radically changed on us from the start to the end😁
NOPE.
The wind really came for you, huh? Glad you didn't blow away!
Ya this hike is not for everyone. It pushed me to the limit. I have never been in winds that strong when hiking. We were literally scared to stand up close to the edge fearing the wind would take us right off the cliff😥😥😥