Hey Nina, I stumbled across your channel while reminiscing about a trip my wife and I took to the Canadian Rockies a few years ago. We visited Maligne Lake as part of our trip and took one of the boat tours over to Spirit Island, and I made the comment that I would LOVE to come back at some point and kayak to one of the campgrounds there….it’s just so visually stunning, as I know you’re fully aware!! Your video of the trip there was really enjoyable and rekindled that desire to head back there….really well done video!! Looking forward to watching more of your channel in the coming days as well. I also wanted to ask you a few questions about kayak camping there, whenever we do decide to head back that way….we live in North Carolina, so this would be an epic road trip if we opted to actually go that route…I’m sure we could find some other adventures along the way, lol. Anyway, here goes…. What’s the best time of year to kayak camp? I’m assuming spring/summer would be the obvious choice, but not really sure. Any favorite campgrounds that you’d recommend? I know you mentioned another one that you’d stayed at on a previous trip, but wasn’t sure if that was your favorite? I don’t have the map in front of me, but would it be feasible to paddle beyond Spirit Island to the further end of the lake? Are there campgrounds beyond where you stayed? I think that’s about it for now, but if you have any other useful tidbits, please pass them along. Oh, one final humorous note….my wife and I occasionally tune into several RUclips channels involving kayaking/camping/etc., and now that we’ve added you to the mix, we follow three other Canadian-based adventurers!! I think we’ve developed an appreciation for both the beauty of Canada and the warm, friendly personalities of the folks we follow. Maybe moving north of the border might be in our retirement future, lol. Cheers, Woody
I hiked the Tonquin Valley in Jasper last summer, and on the last night I got hit with a huge thunderstorm. Your video took me right back to that moment.
I found your channel while I was planning our Og/Magog/Marvel trip next week. Was hoping to finish our 8 day trip in the mountains at fisherman's bay but no luck. Maybe next year! Love your videos and the places you go!
Hi Nina. Awesome video. Me and my wife just watched this last night and it was pure epic. Such an amazing adventure. I did this trip way back with my family as a boat tour to the end of the lake where you can closely photograph Spirit Island. It's about 45 min one way. That seemed long to us. Can't even imagine how you did it in a kayak. That's pretty epic. Another thing I want to mention is that the 4k video quality of your gear setup is one of the best I've seen on RUclips. That 4k is mirror crystal clear. Seems so surreal. For sure those canon lenses help the RP camera so much to achieve those results. Another impressive thing is how you can vlog in 4k, given the fact that the RP has a cropped 4k and no dual pixel autofocus like in the 1080p.So even with those limitations the 4k looks like a pro grade camera let's say a R6 Mark 2 that has full 4k and dual pixel autofocus. I would also like to recommend the use of a GND filter. It's designed to block the sun in the background. For instance it was the most noticeable when you were vlogging in the kayak.The background was all white due to the overexposure as the camera can't simultaneously expose dark and light scenes at the same time. So the GND filter has a darker tint on the top half and a clear glass on the bottom half. This way the camera won't be affected by the bright scene in the background and the exposure will be even. Just an idea. 😊
Hi Victor! Thanks for watching ☺️ I actually do use a variable ND filter on my vlogging setup. I film vlog stuff in 1080p and 4K for the more cinematic shots. All edited in a 4K timeline
@@NinaDefilla Oh nice. I could not tell the difference from the 1080p vlogging vs the 4k non vlogging. That's a very clever way to make the best out of that RP camera. Brilliant with amazing results. Also your backpacking adventures are so well presented and captivating. Not too much of content per video but enough to keep the attention span going. Me and my wife are looking forward for more of your adventures🏔️🏞️📸. 👍
Loved your video! Currently researching for an early family Sept trip this year. At the end of your vid there was a rack of canoes. Are there rentable canoes there? We’ll have 3 days in the Jasper area and this looks incredible!
This is one of my favourite places to visit in the Canadian Rockies! Worth adding it to your bucket list 😍
I love your red kayak. You were 100% spot on when you said the best part of paddle camping is the ability to bring additional gear & real food.
Thanks! We rented that one from a place in Jasper. And yes, loved that we could have real food on this trip 😍
This video bringing back all the mems! You did such a beautiful job capturing it all 😍
Thanks Caroline! Your on camera presence was excellent too 😍
Thank you for sharing the native aspect of this beautiful area.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Being native I totally appreciated the background story. Im glad the tourists are respectful of our lands. Is it true the island is off limits?
Super informative vid! Thanks for taking the time to show the campground and tips on booking!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you ☺️
Hey Nina,
I stumbled across your channel while reminiscing about a trip my wife and I took to the Canadian Rockies a few years ago. We visited Maligne Lake as part of our trip and took one of the boat tours over to Spirit Island, and I made the comment that I would LOVE to come back at some point and kayak to one of the campgrounds there….it’s just so visually stunning, as I know you’re fully aware!!
Your video of the trip there was really enjoyable and rekindled that desire to head back there….really well done video!! Looking forward to watching more of your channel in the coming days as well.
I also wanted to ask you a few questions about kayak camping there, whenever we do decide to head back that way….we live in North Carolina, so this would be an epic road trip if we opted to actually go that route…I’m sure we could find some other adventures along the way, lol. Anyway, here goes….
What’s the best time of year to kayak camp? I’m assuming spring/summer would be the obvious choice, but not really sure.
Any favorite campgrounds that you’d recommend? I know you mentioned another one that you’d stayed at on a previous trip, but wasn’t sure if that was your favorite?
I don’t have the map in front of me, but would it be feasible to paddle beyond Spirit Island to the further end of the lake? Are there campgrounds beyond where you stayed?
I think that’s about it for now, but if you have any other useful tidbits, please pass them along.
Oh, one final humorous note….my wife and I occasionally tune into several RUclips channels involving kayaking/camping/etc., and now that we’ve added you to the mix, we follow three other Canadian-based adventurers!! I think we’ve developed an appreciation for both the beauty of Canada and the warm, friendly personalities of the folks we follow. Maybe moving north of the border might be in our retirement future, lol.
Cheers,
Woody
Moon is the cutest!!
I agree 😍
Quality of ur vids is top notch !!
hope to visit that place someday 😍😍
Thank you so much ☺️ I hope you do as well!
Great video. Love the privacy chain. 😂
Lol me too 😂 Thanks Mark!
Beautiful
Thank you ☺️
this is soo gorgeous, what an amazing country and amazing shots. you should totally come to south island nz !
Thank you! That’s on the list for sure
Really good!
Glad you think so! 😌
Amazing and absolutely Beautiful!!! Great job Nina!
Thanks Adrian! ☺️
A wonderful place! And the best guide I could wish for 👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you ☺️
As always amazing content, this place is so beautiful. Gotta love the thunder and rain at night . . .
Thank you! And yes I love a good thunderstorm 😍
I hiked the Tonquin Valley in Jasper last summer, and on the last night I got hit with a huge thunderstorm. Your video took me right back to that moment.
Ohh that one is on my list. I bet it was super cool
Oh my❤ I love this! What an Amazing place! I hope to go there someday! Another amazing video Nina!
Thanks Tim! You should definitely visit if you get the chance. It’s stunning 😍
Your videos are stunning! Getting to know all those places have to be the most amazing adventure ever.
Cheers from YYC
Thanks for watching Carlos! It’s been a wild ride for sure 😍
I was just there 2 weeks ago for my first time! Omg so beautiful!!! Great video 😍
It’s the best isn’t it?! So happy you got to visit ☺️ Thanks for watching!
Love it that Moon has his own sleeping bag ❤
….and the deer….some privacy please 😂
Lol right? Nosey deer. Hopefully Moon actually sleeps in his own bag this fall!
I found your channel while I was planning our Og/Magog/Marvel trip next week. Was hoping to finish our 8 day trip in the mountains at fisherman's bay but no luck. Maybe next year! Love your videos and the places you go!
Thanks for joining me here! I appreciate that. Fingers crossed for you next year 🤞🏻
Great video, Nina!!😊❤
Thank you for watching! ❤️
Hi Nina. Awesome video. Me and my wife just watched this last night and it was pure epic. Such an amazing adventure. I did this trip way back with my family as a boat tour to the end of the lake where you can closely photograph Spirit Island. It's about 45 min one way. That seemed long to us. Can't even imagine how you did it in a kayak. That's pretty epic. Another thing I want to mention is that the 4k video quality of your gear setup is one of the best I've seen on RUclips. That 4k is mirror crystal clear. Seems so surreal. For sure those canon lenses help the RP camera so much to achieve those results. Another impressive thing is how you can vlog in 4k, given the fact that the RP has a cropped 4k and no dual pixel autofocus like in the 1080p.So even with those limitations the 4k looks like a pro grade camera let's say a R6 Mark 2 that has full 4k and dual pixel autofocus. I would also like to recommend the use of a GND filter. It's designed to block the sun in the background. For instance it was the most noticeable when you were vlogging in the kayak.The background was all white due to the overexposure as the camera can't simultaneously expose dark and light scenes at the same time. So the GND filter has a darker tint on the top half and a clear glass on the bottom half. This way the camera won't be affected by the bright scene in the background and the exposure will be even. Just an idea. 😊
Hi Victor! Thanks for watching ☺️ I actually do use a variable ND filter on my vlogging setup. I film vlog stuff in 1080p and 4K for the more cinematic shots. All edited in a 4K timeline
@@NinaDefilla Oh nice. I could not tell the difference from the 1080p vlogging vs the 4k non vlogging. That's a very clever way to make the best out of that RP camera. Brilliant with amazing results. Also your backpacking adventures are so well presented and captivating. Not too much of content per video but enough to keep the attention span going. Me and my wife are looking forward for more of your adventures🏔️🏞️📸. 👍
Loved your video! Currently researching for an early family Sept trip this year. At the end of your vid there was a rack of canoes. Are there rentable canoes there? We’ll have 3 days in the Jasper area and this looks incredible!
Sorry about the late reply here. Yes, you can rent canoes and kayaks in Jasper!
@@NinaDefillathanks! Found some tandem kayaks and rented them for Maligne Lake. Can’t wait!
Great video! Have you ever encountered bears while hiking? And how do you prepare for this? Thx for sharing
Yes I have, but they have always been at a distance. I carry bear spray and make lots of noise when I’m on the trail to avoid startling a bear
@@NinaDefilla thanks!
Nice video! Do you edit your audio in audition or anything, or is that straight out of the mic?
Great video! Does the Dog sleep in the tent with you? would be horrible if something came by and grabbed him in the night.
Omg! Yes of course he sleeps in the tent with me lol
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
When did you go?
The only date I could reserve a campsite was in late September :(
What brand kayak were you paddling
Quick question..! Was there cell service reception all the way to spirit island? 😮
No there wasn’t
What time of year did you go and what were the temps like?
Very beautiful!👍👌
This was July or August I believe. I can’t remember the exact temp, but it was comfortable