If you happened upon this video--Hi! This was uploaded to my channel YEARS ago, before I started focusing on making actual content. I've kept it here all this time because it's been a joy to see so many people leave comments talking about how much this scene--and this movie--means to them. Balto is one of my favorite films of all time, even now that I'm almost in my 30s, and I'm happy that so many of you have enjoyed it just as much as I have. Reach for the light: you might touch the sky!

•Bambi: The Deer of *Kindness* 🦌 •Tod: The Fox of *Friendship* 🦊 •Balto: The Wolf of *Hope* 🐺 •Simba: The Lion of *Courage* 🦁 •Spirit: The Stallion of *Freedom* 🐴 •Kenai: The Bear of *Brotherly Love* 🐻 Edit: EYYY!! Tnx for the many likes, it's such a rare opportunity for me to get these likes. This is not for bragging nor boasting....

"Let me tell you something, Balto. A dog cannot make this journey alone. But maybe, a wolf can."

Movies like this make you realize just how important a quality musical score is to tapping into the audience’s emotions. James Horner is sorely missed today

How the original film "Balto" (and the director of this movie) intended: Balto's father is a wild wolf. Balto's mother is a working sled dog-husky. The mysterious and ambiguous White Wolf from this powerful and awesome scene is Balto's inner wolf and manifestation of his inner voice, the metaphore and the symbol.

Balto taught me to never give up and to be proud of who you are, Simba taught me to fight for my friends and family, no matter how hard it is, Spirit taught me to fight for what I believe in until the end. What would we have done without these amazing movies to grow up loving?

man that white wolf is beautiful

Always gives me chills

What I love about this is they don't spoon feed you anything. What is the white wolf? Is it real? a spirit guide? Who knows? Who CARES? The scene is a beautiful moment of a character accepting a part of himself he always shunned and kept hidden, because it made him an outcast, but finally realizing that what made him different also made him strong. It's a scene that gave me chills when I first saw it as a kid and it still gives me chills now, when I'm nearly in my 40s. Thank you for leaving it up for us to enjoy!

They just don't make movies like this any more. Once upon a time it was true art. 💚

this is one of the most memorable scenes in animation...epic

Twenty years later and this scene still gives me chills. My take away on this isn't so much finding who you truly are but finding the inner strength you need to never stop fighting for those you care about. Such a beautiful scene

I like to use this sentence “A dog can not make this journey alone, but maybe a wolf can” for my own life: If I keep on being someone I’m not, behaving, talking and living like someone that’s not me, I won’t make it. But if I’m truly myself with all my flaws and strengths and the honesty and love it needs, I will take this life and make it my own again.

One of the messages I believe this scene teaches is that you have to face and accept what you truly are. Only then, when you've stopped running and hiding from it, can you find the real power inside of you.

That moment when destiny calls you and you answer.

I became an artist because of Balto - I was known during elementary for doing beautiful aurora paintings, being able to draw a wolf skeleton by memory, and draw Balto by memory too. I became a writer because of Balto - my stories being jump started by fanfiction. I became a wolf activist because of Balto - learning of the cruelty humans did to the wolf throughout history, driving them to the point of extinction, all because they wanted to make an extra buck. I became a singer/voice actor because of Balto - I wanted to make the perfect wolf howl. Balto changed me great and small, it was this movie, this scene which put me on this path.

People say tv has no impact on kids. I find that so hard to believe. Balto and spirit was the only movies i had as a kid and i watched them probably a million times. I know they had some impact on my development. Espically balto. You can be given wealth, talent, accessories and ease but you cant be given a righteous heart with an unbreakable spirit that comes from building character through adversity. Luckily, that is all you need in this world to succeed. Im living proof. The "carhartt" kid who never had any shirts but his brothers too big and faded carhartts.

The White wolf scared me as a kid - that creature looks more spiritual than animal so congratulations animators you did your job! I'm an awe of her animation. Very majestic and very mysterious. The white wolf looks more ghostly than natural.

Am I the only one who bursts into tears whenever I watch this scene? Probably...

This scene is burned into my childhood forever. Instant chills when balto summons his strength and answers the call of the wild, embracing his inner wolf

The White Wolf said so much to Balto without a single word. This animation is pure gold man.

I like to think that this is like the scene from The Lion King where Simba sees his father in the clouds. In both scenes, the character is actually looking at an unacknowledged side of himself, represented by another character. That's why the white wolf gives Balto the cold shoulder at first. She's willing to ignore him because he's willing to ignore her, and she only comes back after he acknowledges and accepts his inner wolf.

Never try to blend in with everybody else; you should embrace your differences and use them to your advantage. Such a powerful moral. :'3

I hope I'm not being hyperbolic here, but this is one of the greatest scenes in animation.

It's 2am and I'm sitting here crying. I'm so glad I had a childhood with movies like this. The magnificence of this scene is just as it was then and with the unforgettable power of James Horners' score. "Thank you, Balto. I would have been lost without you."

His mom is so big and beautiful

Most powerful scene in this movie ever.

I love the subtly of this scene. You can view this moment in different ways. The White Wolf could be the spirit of his mother or a manifestation of his inner self that he refuses to accept. Or a form of both? I’m not sure if the sequels ever reveal the answer (as I’ve long since forgotten them) but I like not knowing. It’s an art that has been forgotten in Hollywood.

It's sad that they don't create this kind of cartoons for kids anymore nowadays. Idk but I find this scene as motivation. Balto was done at this moment, he was at lowest, but he got up, believed in himself and climbed that mountain. Same with our lives, there are a lot of time when life hit us, when we are down, but start climbing because that's the difference between loser and winner. I come here every once in a while just to charge my energy here and move on with my life.

R.I.P. Bob Hoskins, you gave us the most memorable quote from this Movie & we will miss you

This scene gives me the chills every time

As a mixed child. This film actually helped me a lot with my identity and growing up

I'm 19 years old and I still watch this!!! Such a great movie

" A dog cannot make this journey alone ... But.. Maybe a Wolf can ! " #HOWL

Confidence and courage, everyone got a inner Balto, you just got to let him howl

Such a powerful scene! Perfect combination of emotional orchestra and stunning animation. I come here quite often to rewatch this beautiful piece of art

This scene is so powerful I only have to think about it to get chills. Insanely good visual storytelling and wonderful music. The combination is electric. :)

Fantastic scene. It still stands out to me 20 years later.

White wolf: never forget who you are, the world won’t, wear it like armor and it can never be used to hurt you. Is that you Jon snow!?

Today is December 22nd, 2020 Balto's 25th anniversary, Happy Anniversary Balto

Wolves are awesome

There is something truly powerful about a wolf's howl. It's the most haunting yet beautiful & mystical sound to be ever heard (in my opinion).

If anyone is wondering why this scene moves you more than similar scenes in Lion King, Mulan, etc; it's because Balto is only able to overcome his struggle to embrace his identity AFTER seeing the fallen medicine. Up until this moment, his failed attempts to reconcile his identity (e.g. join the sled dog team) were an internal struggle separate from his desire to help the children. This is his breakthrough moment, pushed to the point where he cannot save the children by passing as a dog. His higher motive to save the children propels him past his insecurities, allowing him to "make this journey alone" as only a wolf can. This hits home because it parallels how humans actually overcome problems and grow, by finding inner strength to support others. Lion king has helping others (the pride) as a backdrop to Simba's return, but it's weaker because his problem is overcoming shame, which is unrelated to whether he is able to save the pride. In fact, Simba doesn't even choose to confront his shame, only "confessing" after Scar exposes him. Contrast that to Balto, where accepting his identity is essential to save the children.

Even as a kid this scene gave me Hope. I just knew that was his mother. She gave the courage to look deep inside himself!! To finish the journey!!

"A dog cannot make this journey alone. But maybe...A WOLF can!"

The white wolf was asked to Simon Well the director of Balto (the first one not the sequels) and Simon's reply: "Whether the White Wolf is Balto's father or some kind of ephemeral Spirit of the Wolf is deliberately unstated. The White Wolf Sequence is still my favorite part of the movie, and James Horner's extraordinary score that accompanies it still raises the hairs on the back of my neck. We wanted to keep it mystical and vague - is this a real event or is it some kind of hallucination that Balto is experiencing? All of these were reasons to not have the White Wolf speak or in any way explain himself. Perhaps the Wolf is a manifestation of Balto's inner voice, telling him to take ownership and use that part of him that he has always been ashamed of - certainly that is the message Balto takes from the encounter, real or not. (And by the way, if it was really his dad why didn't the old man help him drag the antitoxin up the cliff?)"

This inspired me alot as a kid.... i wanted to be like balto mom... and show others who struggle like balto did... to see that light from themselves awaken.

Such chills still in 2022. Remember watching this movie so many time back in the VHS 📼 days

My most favorite scene of this movie! 2:10 Hearing Balto's howl gives me the chills!

The white wolf is actually Balto's mom. I think I know why because they have the same sized feet. Also remember that scene when Balto said "the big paws come from family well one side. Idk it went something like that. Lol

Still brings tears to my eyes

One of my childhood films! Ever since my father passed away 6 years ago, I’ve always used this scene as a way of motivating myself to rise back up from the ashes and not give up on life no matter how tough it has been for me 🙏

Even as a small child, this scene gave me chills. Now I'm 20 years old and it still is beautifully haunting

This movie is SO damn underrated...primarily because it's not 'Disney' -__- Best animated film I've ever seen.

I love this movie so damn much because it's so emotional! Especially this scene! Seeing Balto give up, thinking he's failed Rosy. It makes me burst into tears every time! And then seeing him embrace his wolf side fills me with joy!

2:08 Oh no, even after all these years it brings tears.

Most powerful movie moment of my childhood, even beating Mufasa's death.

can't stop crying, this is divine!

I had a very faint memory of watching this film, long ago. It was my grandmother who showed me it. Ive been searching for it ever since she died, and today I found it.

This is one of the greatest parts of the film. Balto finally realizes that his wolf heritage is strength. Never be ashamed of who you are. God made you special and he loves you vary much.

I was stumbling across the internet looking for animated movies to watch, and I came across a gif of a wolf gathering the strengh to howl in what appears to be a terrible blizzard. I had to find this movie. I finally realized it was Balto (i've never seen the movie, but I've had seen the second one when I was very small). I must say this is by far the best part of the movie. I was seriously stunned by how majestic the white wolf was, and I loved how Balto finally accepted his part-wolf side. What a great scene of animation!

This is the best part about balto, him realizing who he really is and realized that being a wolf is not bad at all and he could make this journey back, "everytime I see this scene, for some reason I get the chills down my neck" ❤Balto best movie ever🐺❤

Best scene in the film, gives me goosebumps every time Balto howls, and so does the bit when he remembers what Boris said. I am suprised so little amount of people I know know about him and his legend.

Every time I feel like giving up like Balto almost did Boris' words inspire me to keep moving forward and accept who I am. Also just like Balto, I thought I was an outsider myself because I have Asperger's syndrome and I often was the one who thought to fight back and at times it would backfire on me. Just watching this, I accept who I am fully more than ever I can do anything I set my mind to. No matter what others think of me.

And at that moment a million wolfies were born...

One thing that stood out to me greatly from this film as a kid, and still today, James Horner's score! As a kid I had no clue who James Horner was, but absolutely loved the score (Or as I called it as a kid, background music) in this film.

"BALTO, YOU MUST TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE CIRCLE OF LIFE."

This is a throwback to the days when we were taught to embrace who we are, not pretend to be what we are not.

The white wolf ( Aniu) is balto's mother

That first howl from the wolf goes along with the music so perfectly like it was meant to be in the track. Man I love it

Now when I think about it, this scene seems to have some deeper meaning, don't you think? The moment Balto starts howling with this white wolf, he finally accepts who he really is and is no longer ashamed of it.

I usually never cry at movies, but this scene brought me closer to just that than anything else! It's so emotional! The moment the telegraph operator turned off the lantern, followed by all the lights in Nome going out was just so sad. Symbolizing that everyone in town had lost hope. Then when Jenna walked up onto the hill with the broken bottles and lantern, and put up the fake aurora, followed by when she turned around and whispered "Balto", the look on her face said it all. It made it even more emotionally heavy. She knew that they were running out of time. She was the last one who had even a sliver of hope left, and now it was starting to fade. Though I was kinda expecting her to whisper "Balto...please hurry!" This movie is totally worthy of being my favorite Disney Film! (AND BEFORE ANYONE SAYS ANYTHING: YES!!! I know Balto isn't actually Disney! But I like to, in some way, consider it a part of the Disney family.)

This scene is so iconic it means to stop running away from who u are and embrace it at least that's my take on it, in the sequel its revealed that the white Wolf is his mother's spirit

IM STILL CRYING TO THIS SCENE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS AND IM 25!!!!

On December 23rd I was riding my longboard while looking at Christmas lights, and listened to Heritage Of The Wolf from the Balto soundtrack. I got to the top of a hill as the song hit the crescendo and was surrounded by magnificent lights, it was truly magical, and I felt powerful. This movie and music is special. There are only a few movies that have brought a tear to my eye, Balto is one of them.

2:24, That's my profile picture.😄

I got to admit, this scene really shows what a person really is from their heart, and the white wolf showed Balto what he truly was.

The cartoonists and animators are really good at the cartoon wolves!(And yes,I refer to Balto as a wolf,not a dog). Especially Aniu! I love how detailed and unique the white wolf is.

NOT DOG, NOT VOLF! Your a hero!! Also I'm just amazed at how Jenna carried a lite lamp and broken colored bottles all with a hurt front paw.

I had a nice childhood

the sequels ruins the mystique and epicness of this scene. so i try not to pretend the sequels dont exist :3

And , by the way , the white wolf is Anui , Baltos mother .

I've been watching Balto since I had my third toe stitched for a month and this scene was *BEAUTIFUL* 🐺🐺❤️💛

Am I the only one who watches this over and over again when I lose hope?

goosebumps never fail

A masterpiece Horner has the most inspiring music

I really loved the Balto movies! Thank you so much for uploading one of my most favorite scenes! It ties with Balto returning with the medicine and getting the love and acceptance he deserves!

I always love these kinds of scenes in movies where the main character finds their inner strength and determination.

Embrace who you are.....

Maybe the only scene in animation movie that still gives me so much chills when I watch it. That movie was so amazing that I'm sad to see that no one knows it around me ... Thank you James Horner for this awesome soundtrack ! And the white wolf is Balto's spirit I think ... you can see it in the second movie and it's all about spiritual guide ^^

I’ve never watched this movie before, but after seeing this scene, I know I need to now.

Animated children's movies just ain't made like this anymore. The writing, the characters, and the soundtrack. I'm 25yrs old and this scene still gives me chills!

I get goosebumps every time. This movie is so underrated and deserves far more appreciation. This is such an awe-inspiring scene with *incredible* music. One of the best parts of my childhood. Thanks for making this!

that music and this scene where i buried my childhood

The best scene of the film and one of my all time favorite scenes of any film.

I got serious chills at this mother and son moment

Balto's howl sends chills down my spine. This is my favorite scene in the whole movie.

GO BALTO I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT

Balto couldn’t get away from what he was, as much as he didn’t want to be part wolf he was born that way, it wasn’t his choice or his fault that was born part wolf but this scene shows balto finally accepting who and what he is even though in the whole film he tried to act like he wasn’t part wolf but just a normal dog and by the end he’s not treated like a stray half wolf half dog anymore but just a normal dog and a hero

All based on the true story that is the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska. When technology failed us, it was our relationship with nature - dogs - that saved lives. We must respect that. Incredible display of loyalty by Balto, Togo, all of the dogs involved and their mushers. For those who don't know, they honor this run I believe yearly with the Iditarod trail race. Amazing animals, dogs are.