Sorry for the long wait everyone, I have a backlog of videos to edit, and this scorching heat is making editing very difficult without an office or AC!
I went here in the late 90s when I was a teenage, I remember the beautiful doorway, he had left a note saying he was in town for supplies so unfortunately didn’t get a tour. His garden was beautiful and there was a water pulley system that went all the way down to the river. The bridges were still intact then and was a memory I never forgot!
Yeas there was bridges all the way to the cave...you know Leon mentioned he was writing a book. I t would be interesting to find out if it got published.
Luke we love these abandoned explorations and please keep doing them, but we'd love to see some more on your mobile tiny home and your life in it. TH-cam would love to see. Thank you for the great content.
Ya right there with ya Mike, my front steps outside are 56C today... I have a few videos you might enjoy on my channel if you're looking for more local content.
@@IdRatherBeHiking Yeah, if I have time I'll check it out. But, I've had people recommend so many channels to me I couldn't keep up if I tried. I have a backlog of videos being released myself, and will be hitting the road again in the next couple of days, travelling for the next 1-2 months non-stop. Lots of good things coming.
I was there when Leon was there in 1994. I worked for Larson/Juhl in Burnaby driving 1 tone truck I stopped there on the way home after my Okanagan deliveries. Leon use to live in Vancouver and moved there because he was able to bank 20 000 and he got that by donating on the streets of Vancouver and saving every penny. If you go down that hill is where he showed me his fridge in the ground there an underground spring keeping his food cool...somewhere in my storage I have a picture of Leon. Leon built that floor and walls in 1993. There was no guessed book when I would visit him. I can still picture him in front of the doorway. In 1992 I was there and he was not living there. If you look on the side of the hill you will see where he tried to grow his own food didn't do good though because of little light as it's in a cayon.
When I was a kid my friends and I “discovered” an old burnt out roller rink and youth hangout back in the woods near our homes. We felt like Indiana Jones. Thanks for all your great vids.
Just by virtue of being a monk, it implies leaving earthly comforts behind. I know I couldn't do it especially for an extended time. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the look into this remote lifestyle site. It made me think what it would take to actually live here. Luke, your determination to reach a place like this with all the creek crossings shows the lengths you go to bring us here. Having been born and raised in the Northwest, my thoughts have been with you all going through this heatwave - almost unheard of in the 30 years I lived there - I came to Cincinnati in'71. I still get back. It's where a calm and peace come over me. The Drone shots of the creek (beautiful) and overhead of the trees and creek below were spectacular. Thanks so much. It's like therapy to me.
enjoyed this video, so many interesting Personal stories along with the areas you explore. great job and enjoyed the music with it as well. thanks Luke!
He was there in 1994 i visited him regularly. I might have a picture of Leon. He said he was going to write a book im not sure if he did. Why did he become a monk? He was at a classical musical in Vancouver and looked around, he said to me it seems like its just an image and shortly after that he became a Monk. He had 20 000 in saving in 1994 he used that to be able to live there. He got that from donation on the streets of Vancouver, Granvelle st .....he wore a red sheet. His biigest complaint was it was cold in that cave...his heath was not good when I was there. He taught me about Paranavana. He showed me lower down ftom the cave where he had a refrigerator box and we talked about a possible spring running close to the surface to keep everything cold. He also had another area where he grew flower and other such things but metioned it didnt grow so good because of lack of sunlight. I have been there many many time and sat in that cave when he had a wood stove. He was my teacher...now i find myself grasping for him....its a human condition
I was in Hedley about 10 years ago with my dog and I was going to hike up that creek and my book indicated bridges but it was spring and there were no bridges. I didn't know about the cave. Beautifully shot.
You have some cool content ! Keep it up Almost looks like a old miners house if it’s on a river known for gold could be . If it was a monks house that’s some cool history
There used to be bridges and logs across the creek and the rope you hung on to as you crossed the logs. I hiked this in the 90s when he was still living there
Just my opinion, but allowing your dog to walk, potentially sniff, or worse, lick his paws after, is really not a smart decision. It’s actually quite toxic for numerous diseases
you're clearly not scared of heights or danger, I've seen all your video's, you walking on that little ledge seems to be one of the most dangerous things you've done
Thanks for the great videos, Luke. I was wondering if you have got any hassles from authorities during your travels in BC ? My sister on the coast says she is not even permitted (in theory) to go to Vancouver Island.
@@777poco So I hear. I haven't been home in years now. Anything specific you wouldn't mind sharing ? I find word of mouth more reliable than MSM lately.
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Sorry for the long wait everyone, I have a backlog of videos to edit, and this scorching heat is making editing very difficult without an office or AC!
I bet that tiny home is just a roasting
@@BackCountryWrenching It's 100% a sweat lodge
Leon moved out in 2006 and now lives on the Indian reserve near Wolf Lake.
incredible
Thanks for providing the conclusion to his story
That's amazing would love to know more about him
My aunt lives on the creek. Still 2021. He left there way before 2006. The cave is from an old water pipe that powered the gold operation.
I went here in the late 90s when I was a teenage, I remember the beautiful doorway, he had left a note saying he was in town for supplies so unfortunately didn’t get a tour. His garden was beautiful and there was a water pulley system that went all the way down to the river. The bridges were still intact then and was a memory I never forgot!
Yeas there was bridges all the way to the cave...you know Leon mentioned he was writing a book. I t would be interesting to find out if it got published.
Luke we love these abandoned explorations and please keep doing them, but we'd love to see some more on your mobile tiny home and your life in it. TH-cam would love to see. Thank you for the great content.
Incredibly interesting spot, Luke. Nice to have something to watch, sitting here naked, in front of a fan in this 42C heat. Thanks for sharing 👍
Ya right there with ya Mike, my front steps outside are 56C today... I have a few videos you might enjoy on my channel if you're looking for more local content.
@@IdRatherBeHiking Shameless self-promotion, I like your style. 😎😂 Just joking with you man.
@@mountain_man_mike I have no shame, I ran out of it long ago haha
@@IdRatherBeHiking Yeah, if I have time I'll check it out. But, I've had people recommend so many channels to me I couldn't keep up if I tried. I have a backlog of videos being released myself, and will be hitting the road again in the next couple of days, travelling for the next 1-2 months non-stop. Lots of good things coming.
The real question is seeing what you had to go though to get there how did he drag that bed in there, and the wood stove that is long missing
Beautifully done, Luke. Glad you made it out there.
Thanks Steve, your video was an inspiration for this!
I really liked this one man! What a unique place. Nina looks great as always.
As always! thanks Kent
I was there when Leon was there in 1994. I worked for Larson/Juhl in Burnaby driving 1 tone truck I stopped there on the way home after my Okanagan deliveries.
Leon use to live in Vancouver and moved there because he was able to bank 20 000 and he got that by donating on the streets of Vancouver and saving every penny.
If you go down that hill is where he showed me his fridge in the ground there an underground spring keeping his food cool...somewhere in my storage I have a picture of Leon. Leon built that floor and walls in 1993. There was no guessed book when I would visit him. I can still picture him in front of the doorway. In 1992 I was there and he was not living there. If you look on the side of the hill you will see where he tried to grow his own food didn't do good though because of little light as it's in a cayon.
When I was a kid my friends and I “discovered” an old burnt out roller rink and youth hangout back in the woods near our homes. We felt like Indiana Jones. Thanks for all your great vids.
Yep, I agree, that's generally how we all start getting interested in these types of things
Just by virtue of being a monk, it implies leaving earthly comforts behind. I know I couldn't do it especially for an extended time.
That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the look into this remote lifestyle site. It made me think what it would take to actually live here. Luke, your determination to reach a place like this with all the creek crossings shows the lengths you go to bring us here.
Having been born and raised in the Northwest, my thoughts have been with you all going through this heatwave - almost unheard of in the 30 years I lived there - I came to Cincinnati in'71. I still get back. It's where a calm and peace come over me.
The Drone shots of the creek (beautiful) and overhead of the trees and creek below were spectacular. Thanks so much. It's like therapy to me.
Luke THANK YOU THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!
amazing job documenting these!
enjoyed this video, so many interesting Personal stories along with the areas you explore. great job and enjoyed the music with it as well.
thanks Luke!
Thank you Mark!
Bravo! This was absolutely golden. Thank you for sharing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks Emily!
I love your channel. Amazingly well produced and your adventures inspire me to do adventures of my own into the wilderness 💯💯💯
"And no, not Leon the professional" LMAOOOO I wonder how many got that reference 😁
That's just immediately what my brain pictures when I hear "Leon", the actor Jean Reno
Your videos give so many ideas of where to go for a weekend trip! Thanks for that
He was there in 1994 i visited him regularly. I might have a picture of Leon. He said he was going to write a book im not sure if he did. Why did he become a monk? He was at a classical musical in Vancouver and looked around, he said to me it seems like its just an image and shortly after that he became a Monk. He had 20 000 in saving in 1994 he used that to be able to live there. He got that from donation on the streets of Vancouver, Granvelle st .....he wore a red sheet. His biigest complaint was it was cold in that cave...his heath was not good when I was there. He taught me about Paranavana. He showed me lower down ftom the cave where he had a refrigerator box and we talked about a possible spring running close to the surface to keep everything cold. He also had another area where he grew flower and other such things but metioned it didnt grow so good because of lack of sunlight. I have been there many many time and sat in that cave when he had a wood stove. He was my teacher...now i find myself grasping for him....its a human condition
Did you happen to find a picture of him?
Yet another great Video thanks for taking the time to show us this .
Wow unbelievable,i hold my breath when you up those scary land.GOD bless u .
I was in Hedley about 10 years ago with my dog and I was going to hike up that creek and my book indicated bridges but it was spring and there were no bridges. I didn't know about the cave. Beautifully shot.
Amazing as always
Another great explore, awesome job on this one Luke !!!
Incredible story and amazing place Luke! thanks for sharing
My man !! Always excited to see a lifeofluke vid pop up , your vids are always awesome !!!
Amazing! Thanks Luke!
Love the stories. Great video. Thanks
This is so amazing, thanks Luke for your video!
Saving more history for us all to enjoy. I wonder how much this will go for on AirBnB ☺️🤣
You'd have to be someone with the determination and fitness of Luke to get there, but what a gorgeous spot.
Amazing !!!!!!!! ❤
He had to have a strong body and mind Luke. Nice video.
definitely!
Wow, what an incredible place!!
Awesome! Very cool place to see
Too cool ! I wounded how the fishing is ? Love your dog !
good stuff skywalker. i'd be dope for some time but then i'd be like 'where's the wifi at?' lol
haha, this would be an 'airplane mode' retreat
What an adventure! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Gerald!
You have some cool content !
Keep it up
Almost looks like a old miners house if it’s on a river known for gold could be .
If it was a monks house that’s some cool history
Thanks Jacob! Hedley is packed with mining history, as you can see this spot is located on an old mine railway
I approve of doggo going on this trip. Good boi 100%
Totally cool video🌟
I recall hearing this tale years ago. Is this location by hedley?
yep
Wow that's amazing, how long of a trek is it to get out there?
It's a few km, not sure to be honest, also I'd recommend going when the water levels are low and it will be a lot easier
Any idea who set up the lines to cross the creek? Did you do them by yourself or do others trek there too?
I don't know who left it, but that rope was already there
There used to be bridges and logs across the creek and the rope you hung on to as you crossed the logs. I hiked this in the 90s when he was still living there
HAPPY CANADA DAY!!
Thanks, same to you!
Awsome video again! What is your favorite season to hike in?
Thanks! All of them!
@@lifeofluke Nice! Do you have instagram?
yes, it's shotsbyluke
@@lifeofluke I’ll drop a follow!
i share it.to my friend.
Looks like the area around Coalmont.
This cliff and river looks really like coming from the Yarlung Zangbo river which is in the Tibet.
I agree I'm sure there are rivers in Tibet and Nepal which look somewhat like this spot
Interesting, the legend is true. ppl told me about the monk that lived in the cave when I was living in BC back in early 2000s.
Where in BC is this?
I don't give out exact directions as I encourage people to research for themselves and have an adventure
Cool
Should try some gold panning on the river below.... Maybe the monk was there for another reason?
Found that by accident 5 years ago was wondering who would live there
You Rock, pun intended!
The same creek 5 times you say, each way...
This almost seems intentional.
Monk saw you coming Luke.
Haha, there used to be bridges and then it would have been easy
Just my opinion, but allowing your dog to walk, potentially sniff, or worse, lick his paws after, is really not a smart decision. It’s actually quite toxic for numerous diseases
you're clearly not scared of heights or danger, I've seen all your video's, you walking on that little ledge seems to be one of the most dangerous things you've done
Creeks high and freezing
you bet
wonder what truck that came from...probably a rare hood
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Interesting but too bad Leon left his detritus.
That's where you want to be to get away from the rat race
First:)
God is God... has NO religion. Hope the monk found the peace..it brings?
Very cool. Out of the way of grizzlies too.
Hope your staying cool luke!
trying to, it's not so easy when it's +45!
Thanks for the great videos, Luke.
I was wondering if you have got any hassles from authorities during your travels in BC ?
My sister on the coast says she is not even permitted (in theory) to go to Vancouver Island.
that has changed now
@@777poco
So I hear. I haven't been home in years now. Anything specific you wouldn't mind sharing ? I find word of mouth more reliable than MSM lately.
@@bobgillis1137 July 1st Canada-wide recreational travel
@@bobgillis1137 where are you living now? I live in Pitt Meadows
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i share it.to my friend.