RV Life in Jasper After the Fires | Waterfalls, Wildlife & Resilience

Two weeks in Jasper National Park gave us rainy days, wild neighbors, and some of the most unforgettable waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. 🌧️🦌 From elk wandering right through Whistlers Campground, to the thunder of Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls, to a quiet morning at Pyramid Lake — Jasper balanced chores, wildlife, and wonder in a way only the Rockies can.

We also witnessed the aftermath of the 2024 wildfires — long lines at the remaining gas stations, charred forests, and a town still rebuilding. But just as powerful were the reminders of resilience: new growth, rushing rivers, and a community determined to move forward.

Join us as we hike the Moose Lake Loop, bike around Jasper, and finally take a much-needed date night before heading south toward the Columbia Icefield and Abraham Lake.

✨ Chapters:
00:01 – Rainy Days in Jasper
00:42 – Driving the Icefields Parkway
01:28 – ATM Hunt After the Fires
03:54 – Elk in the Campground
04:54 – Breakfast at Wafflato
06:06 – Grocery Run in Jasper
07:15 – Roar of Athabasca Falls
09:15 – Goats & Glaciers Overlook
09:55 – Thundering Sunwapta Falls
11:11 – Moose Lake Loop Hike
12:38 – Mary Schaffer Trail Story
15:08 – Jasper Date Night at Terra
16:04 – Biking Around Jasper
16:22 – Fuel Station Chaos
16:58 – Morning at Pyramid Island
18:33 – Hochimini Trail & First Bear Encounter
20:41 – Packing Up to Leave
21:35 – Jasper’s Resilience & Our Farewell

📍 Series Context: This is Part 3 of our Canadian Rockies summer series — check out Part 1 (Silverhorn Creek) and Part 2 (Mt. Robson) if you missed them!

👉 Don’t miss the next episode: Columbia Icefield & Abraham Lake boondocking ❄️🏕️

📸 Equipment we used in this video:
Nikon Z8 w/ 24-120 F4 Lens – https://amzn.to/3InYneM
DJI Action Pro 5 – https://amzn.to/3Knjtud
DJI Mic Mini – https://amzn.to/4nv2W5I
NEEWER 6"/15.2cm Camera Suction Cup Mount – https://amzn.to/4nCvydD
Benro Adventure 2 Series Carbon Fiber Tripod – https://amzn.to/3IiJWZt

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