"The Big Chill" is a newly established 100 mile mountain route in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
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- Post show Q&A is now posted here:
• Big Chill Post-Film Q&A
In late August 2020, I set out to complete a 110 mile / 177 km long mountain route in Chilliwack, BC. The route goes from Cultus Lake to Chilliwack Lake and back, with 108 miles of unique terrain, and involves over 33,000ft / 10,000m of climbing and descent, via four major mountain passes. This is the first known linkage of this route in this manner.
I respectfully acknowledge that this run took place through the unceded lands of the Stó:lō Nation, in the traditional territory known as S'olh Temexw.
This is a film by fellow Salomon athlete @JeffPelletier please check out his channel and consider giving him a follow as well.
Link to my Strava activity, note that the file does not show the full gps line as my watch went into battery saver mode:
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Link to full route uploaded to Fatmap:
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Link to full route uploaded to Gaia:
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*regarding elevation stats, every service interprets this data slightly differently. To get our full GPS file we had to stitch my file, that went into battery saver mode, with two additional run files from my pacers. When this route in its entirety is loaded into Strava, it shows 33,366ft of gain and loss. I am choosing not to host this file on my Strava though, as my original run file has already been uploaded, the one that went into battery saver mode and does not show the full gps line. To upload both files to my Strava would then skew my personal training stats by adding in another 110 mile 37.5hr effort, and I am very particular about keeping accurate training data in Strava. We are very confident in saying that this route has over 30,000ft of gain and loss.
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As a local who has worked and played in the Chilliwack Valley since 1971, I found this film wonderful in so many ways- the scenery and cinematography evoked many memories and much joy.
Gary, your mental and physical vicissitudes were so honest and inspiring and your narration was so intimate. It felt like we were with you. Thanks to both you and Jeff for putting this together. 5 STARS!
Thank you so much! 🙏
Exactly, Kevin. I remember your name. This was an outstanding way to relive a few of the places I've been and many I haven't.
What’s the avg house price in chilliwak? 3 room 2 bath? I wanna move
@@kweenbee112 Chilliwack sucks, don’t move!!! Haha
Mad props to the camera-people! Gary has some great friends 😄
Great job. Enjoyable watch. I am pretty sure that it was you and your filming partner that we bumped into while we were on our way up to the peak of Lindeman on August 29th but not sure. We did see the resupply group on our drive in.
Oh yeah, you guys were on your way up, maybe half way up the lower trail portion no? Totally remember seeing you guys out there!
@@GaryRobbins yes that is correct. Looking forward to your next doc. Cheers
At 67... And chuggin along on the north end of the AT... One Section at a time... Thinking of my short tenure of ultra running in my 50s... Your movie made me feel alive... Inspired... And so appreciative to have been a part of your adventure.... Experiences I can only live through in your efforts to have such grand experiences... Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Mama Gecko (Malta, NY USA)
😊🙏🙏 thank you so much for this! All the best as you keep chugging along 😊
I'm dealing with severe injuries from a bad relationship.
The only time I'm truly happy is when I'm on a trail, but my injury has made it nearly impossible, and incredibly painful.
In this video I connected with you and i cried with you. And I'm not giving up, I'll find a way to get back on the trail.
Wishing you all the best in your own return to running 🤞
Thankyou 💪
Purely phenomenal documentary.
Thank you so much!
Great Video, great adventure Gary and Jeff. Thanks for the opportunity to be included.
And your pup got a brief cameo off the back there too 😊
It's not everyday that you get to remember for the rest of your days...
Strong words.
Debatable. It's important to realize that every day is a day that you have the power to remember for the rest of your life. It can become silly living for a future moment like a long-planned hike as this is. Rather, focus on the present moment, and improving this focus should be at the center of anyone's attention.
I usually remember really stupid stuff! I love my life and all but I would appreciate my memory not being such a teenager 😂
@@tf3799 simply focusing if followed rigidly like you laid it out is harmful. Focusing on anything which happens to be in the current experience is how you spiral out into depression and the more you focus on that negative thought and feeling the more you will be sad - while following your 'focus on present moment'.
Just link people to some one who gives actual good instructions and with right understanding.
www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/soma/wayof.html
Like so. ;) . Don't try to be a teacher - you are not ready. Empower people by bringing them to great teachers instead and you will both grow ;)
@@agnidas5816 Totally agree Agni! Thanks for the reply. I wasn't clear. I was trying to refer to the idea of how every day has the possibility of being remembered for the rest of your life. It doesn't have to be a moment like this hike. It could be a conversation like this one. A slight moment with a passerby has the power to be as memorable as this hike.
I'll take a look at the information you posted as well. Thanks!!
@@tf3799 I wasn’t even part of your discussion but I want to thank you for the style (?; i’m not an native speaker) of your answer. In these days the comment section on even the most positive videos tends to become a battle ground or at least a boxing ring. You are doing it differently - and I think that matters :-)
Born and raised in the Chilli. Always knew my backyard was special, but never from a perspective like this. Well done Garry.
We're never leaving 😆 Thanks Jeremy 😊
Exactly what I was thinking too. Great documentary highlighting how amazing the backcountry in Chilliwack is.
The wife and I are locals and spent a lot of time obsessed with these mountains. This was an amazing accomplishment and inspiration! You and the whole family and crew are amazing people! Feel free to Dm me, as a local farmer I'd love to pass you guys some lovely veggies from our store in the summer! Keep at it and hope you're all well!
this is the nicest offer ever! Thank you so much. I just placed a comment on your YT channel and hope we can connect over email. My wife is vegetarian and an incredible cook, so we'll happily consume whatever you're offering :)
Every year I come back to your video, I find it fascinating, the landscapes and the odisey that you were able to complete with nothing else than you long life friends, I find it fascinating and genuinely encouraging. Keep with the good work and Merry Christmas to you all.
And he was 43 during that! Absolutely outstanding. Truly remarkable journey and man!
Thank you so much!
This was a beautiful film... Big hug from one local to another....
Thank you Samantha :)
I completely forget about the insane housing prices and lower than national average salaries of living in BC, while getting mesmerized by the sheer natural beauty of our province represented in this video. Congrats Gary on a great video.
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16:25 "How incredible our trail acces is.." while he swings under a low branch, over a boulder to traverse the spine 😄 The timing was 👌🏻
Another amazing movie, Gary. You inspire me to keep getting out there. Please never stop doing these.
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I moved from saskatchewan to chilliwack last March for specifically this reason. This stuff was and is the the inspiration I drawn from every day to be in complete awe this crazy beautiful place
you learn quickly doing cross country passes that they look daunting from afar but the way is revealed as you work through it. I spend all winter and spring studying maps, trip reports, asking friends, etc... the routes waypoints, photos get burnt into my brain. the amount of preparation that goes into route finding allows me to be best prepared but completing the route is done moment to moment, a great puzzle that gets solved as it presents itself. I become hyper aware and that zen is magical.
I fell in love with running in the Appalachians of North Carolina, and they are beautiful in their lush eastern way, but it is a DREAM to run and explore in mountains like these. I've had my eyes on BC for a while now and this video solidifies my desire to make a trip out there for a run or race someday! Thanks for the candid and authentic journey through the Chilliwacks with you - always inspired by you Mr Robbins!
I love the message you send in this video
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Watching it just couple of hours before new year comes in my bath relaxing after spending a day running and hiking on the mountains. I spent all quarantine every single day out in the wild. Wish I could press 1000likes
So Awesome you are doing this Gary. Moved here 5 years ago and value these insights!!
such a beautiful backyard we have!
Bloody amazing achievment Gary, but also an award winning movie. Way to go, never give up!
Thank you so much!
Well done. Very well done.
Mr Robins you are without doubt an inspiration, ive not ran an ultra normally marathon distance but in 2021 I plan to run an ultra. You are the reason why I want to do this, epic film and achievement 👍🏾
😊🙏 all the very best to you in your pursuits!
@@GaryRobbins thanks for the reply so chuffed you acknowledge my comment, happy new year to you and you family. Barclay this year?
@@mchaymer1 border's closed, not likely unfortunately
This was Beautiful! That Cannonball finish! This should be an event and each runner must Cannonball at the end.
I would purposely make my first trip to Canada for the Chilliwack 100 if you created the event.
@@andrewstubblefield4483 good to know! :)
Great trail running movie. And i mean every word. Landscape and trails look amazing. Gary running's journey is epic once again. Cinematics and storytelling are just perfect. Congrats to you both.
thanks so much!
Well done film and dialog. Thanks for taking us along. -Les
The edits on YT just keep getting better and yours are some of the finest. Keep it up!
Oh yeah what an awesome trip and what an awesome documentary. Thanks Gary, thanks Jeff.
That’s why we are doing this sport.
It’s not about races and podiums.
It’s about personal projects and telling stories 👍🏻
Well done
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Jeff you are a supernatural soul in mind ,body and spirit. Sharing your deep connection with nature. Real growth is not comfortable it's from the uncomfortable this is transformational. Your commitment and discipline give purposes & real life fulfillment
Legend. So pleased to see you happy, active and spreading the joy.
Gary, that was impressive! Not only was it a great personal accomplishment, but you presented such a great picture of perseverance, overcoming sickness and injury...in your 40’s, along with celebrating the natural beauty of Chilliwack! I’ve lived here since ‘98, and I’ve only done Cheam, Lindeman, and Elk! I’ve been a fan of yours since I met you on Needle Peak! Thanks for all your hard work, and the honour you’ve shown to your friends, the great outdoors, and Chilliwack. James Ponak
I remember meeting you that day! Thanks for the kind words 🙏
What am awesome documentary. I'm inspired. I grew up in the US and spent time in the mountains of Colorado and New Mexico. I have lived in Vietnam for the last 9.5 years and the mountains are the only thing I really miss. My Vietnamese wife, son and I are discussing immigrating to America. I've really decided that we need to consider Canada and this documentary kind of helped me in my thinking. Thank you so much.
Great to hear. I'm biased, but it's a pretty damn good country to call home, and my American wife fully agrees too 😆😉
A masterpiece. The fact you set out the create and run your own 100+ mile course is truly astonishing and incredible. Excellent footage and film work and its quite a remarkable achievement. Brilliant.
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Excellent job. I Live, play and work in Chilliwack. Nice to see this.
Hi Gary you are an absolute inspsiration! I am a trail runner in Chilliwack and absolutely love this!!! I was wondering if you wouldn't mine me posting this video to my Realtor page on facebook. I think it perfectly showcases what Chilliwack has to offer right in it's back doors. Keep up the amazing work!!
absolutely! Thanks for the kind words :)
Really well done, congratulation Gary and Jeff, one of the best Ultra documentaries to date! Raw beauty, raw emotions, raw mountains. PS: nice puking!
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Thanks so much Mark!
Love love love your stuff, Gary. A true delight to watch, this film!
Gary, watching your beard flowing in the wind on that final stretch is the most glorious sight I’ve seen in a long time. Way to go good sir! Beard on brother. 👍🏼👊🏻✊🏼
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Few years ago i saw your movie about barkley marathon and since then i start running for the first time. This year was kinda stupid with whole virus situation and motivation was something that i find rearly but this movie put me back to all my running wishes for next year. Thank you for motivation us all
Thank you and all the best to you in 2021!
Beautiful film and an even better landscape. I was lucky enough to live in Van for a year and every season has something in BC. It’s just the best and most beautiful place. My heart bleeds watching this because I know just how special it is. I really hope I can come and do this next time I’m in Canada. Thank you Gary
I’m not really into this but I watched the entire video and being amazed how wonderful and beautiful those mountains and scenic. Thanks for making this film. Great achievement.
thank you Ian!
Thank you, Gary! As a boy I used to go out and run 10K every day. People like you inspire me to finally start running again - after decades. Thanks man!!!!
you are correct gary dont tell anybody!! love your amazing accomplishment!! taking our grandkids hiking with us to keep the love of our wonderful area going on!!
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The last video I saw of you was running 100 in your garage... and now this! So inspiring! Thank you for sharing this amazing adventure!
😆 same, same 🤣
Wonderful accomplishment- Congratulations!
Been hiking, climbing, riding here for 20+ years. Your points of it being a world class destination were being spoken back in the 90's. I fully agree that Chilliwack, and Abbotsford/Mission/Maple Ridge, has everything that the North Shore/Squamish does but better. Thanks for the wicked video!
so true! Thank you for the kind words!
Awesome video..I plan to share this with my sister. She is a super star athlete on hiking
I got into running because a video of van neistat, where he explains that running is mandatory to stay sane and healthy. I started my running journey 2 months ago running every week day 1mile and more sometimes 5 sometimes less. I found a video from beau miles, running a mile in every hour for 24h and then there it was „where dreams go to die“ showed up in my recommendations. I‘m hooked on your videos and experiences you‘re sharing with us and I set new goals daily some realistic some off the charts. I just want to say thank you to inspire me each and every day. I don‘t care what other people say about athletes like you being narcissistic and such. I can only imagine what you get out of it in mental and physical benefits by doing stuff like that when my mind and body feel joyful after my short trainings. I‘m looking forward to my first real trailrun here in switzerland and getting into that pain cave, trying to push through!
Great video and amazing project, Gary. It has just about everything I like, deep back country, off trail, alpine travel, route finding, linking stuff together, and all of the research and recce to put it all together. Thanks for talking about all of that too. I started thinking about a similar project in 2017. I scouted most of it in 2018, finding that a couple of the trails on old maps were completely gone. I need to scout a couple reroutes, but I'm hoping to finally put it together late summer 2021.
Right on Bryan! Best of luck with it next summer man
Hey Gary, remember meeting some odd Americans in the Chilliwacks this summer (July 5)? We downclimbed off Custer ridge a bit together then you and your partner boot skied out and we continued up Spickard to finish off the WA bulger list. It was a successful expedition and we made our boat back to civilization a few days later. Nice to meet you and cool to see what you are doing up there!
OMG yes! Nice work out there that weekend! Hey I'd love to follow you guys if you're on IG? Where can I find your mountaineering posts?
@@GaryRobbins I am @5hiny_things on Insta. We were out for 5 days and that was the only day we actually did any climbing. The only others close to finishing the list in 2020 also needed peaks out there. 3 groups ponied up the 500$ for the boat ride, but none really even got close leaving 2020 with just one finisher, and I think I am #77 since it was surveyed in the early 80s. There is a little video of the harder peaks out that way here: th-cam.com/video/Tm15uqvlxFE/w-d-xo.html
Pleasure to meet you, keep up the good work, and stay safe out there!
You & your friends captured the essence of those mountains and that internal ignition to explore. It's that unspoken overwhelming feeling while just 'being' out there. MacFarlane still remains one of my most magical mountains to date. Congrats on a wonderful achievement and capturing it for the rest of time!
Thank you so much! 🙏
I just picked up running again after a year+ off. Your wonderland FKT is such an inspiration and this is another amazing video - thank you Gary!
So inspiring, and so much in the true spirit of trail running: looking at a map, and dreaming of and figuring out a new route. And Chilliwack looks fantastic. Hope to make it up there once all this pandemic stuff is over (I live in California).
While the mountains here are beautiful, Chilliwack itself is very boring. There is literally nothing to do and downtown is filled with crack heads haha
Going hiking in Chilliwack soon🤗 What a fantastic accomplishment... thanks for sharing!
I am 52 and ran my first ultra this summer. Seeing people like you and the beautiful scenery out there motivated me to go and do it. The ultra community is just amazing and I am looking forward to many more races but also just daily runs.
I watched your Barkley marathon video and equally enjoyed this one. Very inspiring, keep up the good work. Following from the UK.
This was sooooo awesome, Gary! As someone who’s spent almost 40yrs at Cultus with many a hike up to Lindeman and Greendrop this brought a huge smile to my face (and heart). Congrats! Very inspirational.
Wow! That was inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing. Your movie gave me a lot of energy and positive vibes. I will now get out and do something that special as well. Maybe my first 200 km in the wild.
Thats my home! I ran right by that lake house at the end of your loop on my out and back from one side of cultas to the other this past summer. Amazing achievement!
Woah! Amazing! This film makes me want to move to Chilliwack or at least hike there.
I really appreciated the land acknowledgement at the end. As a First Nations person it's a small thing that sometimes gets overlook so thank you for doing that 😊
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Great film Gary, thx for sharing
After watching this I went out and ran the farthest I've ever gone! Only 7.5 miles but it more than doubled my previous attempts, thanks for the inspiration you're amazing Gary!
Don't know anyone involved in this, but I know all the peaks and places as my backyard growing up in Chilliwack. Outstanding weather and footage. All I remember of those trails are "conditions" and blisters. Not a trail runner, cuz I'm legally blind and getting blinder, but I've bagged a few peaks and passes locally and around the globe in my life. I can smell and feel everything in your footage. From the puking to the squishy muck to the scratchy undergrowth to the sting of sliding across an icy snow patch to the bracing peak air. Just don't understand the utter lack of rain. Amazing filmography. Footage, storyline, f/x, pacing, audio... Nice work.
wow, amazing David! My brother-in-law is blind and he always amazes me at how his listens to audiobooks at warp speed and can understand what's being said while I can barely understand it's English!
Magnificent sunrise.
Stellar, stellar stuff dude!! At first I thought if I was going to move anywhere, it'd be back to Colorado...now I'm certain it'll be to British Columbia...wow, just wow!!!
Hey Gary, absolutely loved this film and everything you’ve done for trail running.
Much love from Stockport, Greater Manchester UK
Thank you much Alec :)
Thank you Gary, your family and your friends! Thank you for this wonderful film and your inspiration to run more often, to feel motivated to run longer. Even when I run through the Grunewald in my hometown Berlin, I will feel the spirit of Chillwack now :-)
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Amazing job Gary and Jeff! Love it!
Just another anonymous youtube comment, but that's a beautiful film Gary. I'm a late 40s, hill walking resident of the UK, who'll never do anything on this scale, but I still find the outdoors the most fullfilling, replenishing, peacefull place to be, and watching you and your endeavours is an inspiration
thank yo so much Tim!
I'm a Chilliwack local, this was really great top to bottom! Really cool idea and execution, wonderful storytelling. You really captured the spirit of the valley. Some of those shots were like daaaayum. Everything really came together, great work from all involved. This is art!
thanks so much Scott!
Great doc! Im from Vancouver and really enjoyed this footage, narration and content.
thank you so much!
Im pretty new to hiking and I have fallen in love. Its been such a beautiful release for me during a tough time. The last few months I havent had much of a chance to get out and explore. But, today this was recommended to me and I excitedly decided to live through the adventure of someone else. Thank you for doing this. Its very inspiring. I can't wait to get out and get lost again soon.
Great story and amazing achievement. It’s remarkable how this epic scenery lies largely undiscovered yet is so close to civilization!
Awesome accomplishment. Another cool accomplishment I've seen is Chwk Lake to Hope, nailing the peaks between
Cool video young man, I've crawled over the mountain ranges of Chilliwack my whole life, really enjoyed the refresher of what I've missed since I'm over the hill.
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What a great video Chilliwack river valley is my back yard I have lived here since 1972 could not imagine living some where else
Gary you and your family seem so cool. Thank you for sharing this!
Awesome Movie Gary, love following your adventures! Please keep these films coming they are brilliant 🙂
That was AWESOME!!!! Thanks Jeff for such a wonderful film and Gary for your amazing vision and effort! RT.
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Love Chilliwack, will definitely try this and an ultra this summer. great video brother. Lots of love from Calgary.
Gary your new race is the Chilliwack 100!!
This is beyond incredible , so much respect for all that you have achieved here. Really well shot too to feel like we were along for the ride experiencing the highs and lows with you. I have taken some of your wise words on board to tackle my first 50mile attempt which I'm taking on at the end of this month. Thank you
Best of luck!
Incredible! Good job on a monumental achievement!
Incredible achievement Gary, and outstanding storytelling Jeff!!! WOW is an understatement
Thank you so much!
Gary and Team...Congratulations!!! You done so good. Soooo emotional (except for the - haha - you puking part) and absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for letting us peak in. Stunning project expertly completed.
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the way you recover from stomach issues and finish so fast is so typical of ultra running!
Wow! This is a full on documentary that the beauty of BC deserves more of! Great work! I wish dedicated people like you and your team were high up officials in Parks Canada!
Beautiful and amazing film.
thank you Gary for continuing to take us with you on your journeys, i am incredibly grateful for all the inspiration and all the emotions i get from this!
Wow. So well done. Great cinematography. Solid pacing. Beautiful scenery. Your narration was spot on and kept me in the story until the end. . So great Gary. Two thumbs up.
Thanks Brent! 😊
Gary thanks for the inspiring video! Due COVID I cannot go to the mountains myself, but watching your videos reminds me to travel to the mountains when the pandemic is over. Just like you said; Making memories and adventures you’ll never forget. Keep up the great and inspiring work!
18:00 mind=blown GENIUS way to take off a jacket in a vest.
ha, takes a bit to perfect, but I can now successfully do this while running without breaking stride :) You've gotta pull the shoulder portion correctly to nail it. Good luck :)
Bloody amazing. Wot a man. Good to see you out on a big run. Well done 👍
Gary.....This made me smile so many times for so many reasons. I love your unbridled passion and emotion and how you wear it all on your sleeve for the world to see. It's part of what makes you who you are. A racer to the end is such a metaphor. Hard charging because you just can't help it. The feeling of flying at the end of the journey. So good and there is no doubt your pacers understood. I'm so happy to see you so happy in yourself and your family. You've had your share of setbacks thru the last few years but as the Japanese proverb reminds us, 7 times falling down, 8 times rising up. Keep being awesome Gary and give Linda a big hug for me. Billy
big hugs to you my friend! Thanks for these wonderful words, means so much. Hi from the family and hopefully we'll get to see you and share some good times again soon Billy!
So Amazing Gary!! Rock on!
fantastic route!
an the level of production is crazy good!
Jeff's an incredible film maker!
Thanks both!
This is a fantastic film. What a journey of planning, route finding and creating a new 100 mile loop. Very inspiring, keep it up team!