Glacier National Park Backpacking - Kintla to Bowman - September 2018
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Published 2018-09-29
Just a few weeks before the trip the 'Boundary' fire started in the North Fork area, closing all the trails and backcountry campsites on my permit. I was 99% certain this trip wasn't going to happen so I made plans for an alternate trip to Pictured Rocks in Michigan. But then snow came to Glacier in early September, moderating the fires and smoke. It wasn't until two days before my flight that I made the final decision to make my destination Glacier.
Following the theme of my other 2018 hikes, this one had more than its share of 'adventure' - forest fires and smoke, cold temperatures combined with rain, sleet, ice pellets, snow, and wind... plus a bit of hypothermia. But it also had in abundance the indescribably breathtaking scenery that the backcountry of Glacier has to offer. And it provided what is certainly the most enjoyable night I've ever spent in a backcountry campsite on the last night in Bowman Lake campground.
For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - a little over an hour in length, intended to bring the audience along for the ride, and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures.
Equipment / Gear List:
Still Camera: Nikon D810 with Nikkor 20mm f1.8 lens
Video Cameras: Canon Vixia G40 with Rode Stereo Videomic Pro
Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 15
HDR Software: Aurora HDR 2018, PhotoMatix Pro v6
Video Stabilization Software: Mercalli SAL v4
Pack: ZPacks Arc Blast 52l
Shelter: ZPacks Hexamid Solo Plus
Slide show music - Acoustic Guitar 1, Happy Strummin', and Landras Dream - by Jason Shaw, AudioNautix. www.audionautix.com
Music around the fire at Bowman Lake by Jesse Chandler
All Comments (21)
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It feels like Christmas in September when David Gray drops a GNP video!
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Dont understand how anyone gives a thumbs down.Miserable people.Thanks for another awesome video.
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Amazing pics there at the end! Stunning photography!
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Damn, this was a great video. Thank you for sharing your adventures, DG!
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Spectacular video and editing. I have this on my must go list. Thank you David!
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Thank you for sharing yet another AMAZING trip with all of us. You’re such an inspiration! Keep doing what you love and i can’t wait to see all those new adventures 💕
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Really love the tracks you take. Also love your channel and the scenery beautiful lakes.
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Another great video! Thanks for taking us along to witness GNP's incredible beauty!
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What a breathtaking adventure, thank you so much for taking me along!
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Another great video! Thank you for letting us come along with you!
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That was excellent! Thank you for an awesome season finale!! Love your vids and HD pics.
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Great video and scenery, awesome pics at the end. Thanks for taking us along on your trip!
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David your videos never fail to inspire me. What an amazing trip except the steep parts of the trail and freezing cold night. Thanks again for sharing your adventures.
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What a wonderful trip. I'm inspired beyond doubt. Thanks David!
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Another Awesome Glacier Video !! i like the flashbacks from the 2014 trip ...also loved that vid with Christian ..thanks for sharing this beauty of a place !
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This was a great video! And an even more amazing trip! Well done sir!
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Fantastic video David! Really enjoy riding side saddle on your hiking trips!
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Love your vids. I envy your adventurism, and stamina. Great memories. thanks for sharing.
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Stunning scenery. Love your videos. Thank you!
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What a great way to spend an hour on this frosty Idaho panhandle morning, thank you for your time and the effort taken to share your trip with us.
