BC’s Wild West: a solo motorcycle adventure

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  • This video was filmed and edited by me, except for a few drone shots that were shot by my friend, fellow motorcycle traveller and content creator @Rosie Gabrielle who I visited during this trips.
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    This summer I've been spending a lot of time exploring my home province of British Columbia by motorcycle. One of the memorable trips I did with my Honda CB500X was riding to the Okanagan and Shuswap and exploring that beautiful area. There's so much great riding and hiking and it was my joy to check out the area.
    Thanks for coming along for the ride!
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    Website: megankaptein.com
    Amazon store: www.amazon.ca/shop/megankaptein
    IG: / megankaptein
    ***
    Featured Locations:
    Squamish (1:15)
    Lillooet (2:10)
    Okanagan Lake (4:00)
    Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum (5:27)
    Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park (5:45)
    Monck Provincial Park (6:01)
    Cascade Lookout (6:06)
    Songs:
    The Iron Cowboy - Bytheway-May
    Nothing Stopping You - Instrumental - Layup
    Lost - Instrumental - Anki
    #Honda CB500X #CB500X

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  • @nickgrant2249
    @nickgrant2249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Oh my god, absolutly beatiful. Was there 30 years ago, i must come back..

  • @joachimvogt7560
    @joachimvogt7560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You have a so beautiful Country, my last visit there is 4 years ago. It's so nice to see that you can drive so wonderful motorcycle tours. The pandemie stopped all travellers and we all can only drive in our homecountries. I wish you from Germany all best, take care and stay healthy. Thank so lot for your wonderful video. My best Joe

  • @robertspeicher5047
    @robertspeicher5047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    WOW. So much fantastic "wide open" and the freedom of it all. Maybe one day I may get to experience the beauty.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Robert. I hope you do!

  • @Weesc
    @Weesc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another beautifully filmed vlog! Truly breathtaking scenery. I really look forward to your vlogs. 👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽

  • @daveevans8256
    @daveevans8256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant video, beautiful scenery and you found a great place to camp. I love your bike. Thanks for sharing with us all , safe travels. 👍🇬🇧

  • @storminnorman2537
    @storminnorman2537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Beautiful scenery. Would love to ride those roads with great views.
    Only recently subscribed. Your videos have a calming, serene side to them which I love.
    Thank you

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Norman! Appreciate the support of my channel and glad to know you find the content calming. Riding through nature has that effect on me. 😊

  • @WorldWideMoose
    @WorldWideMoose 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved touring that area in the 90’s. Brought back many memories. Thanks.

  • @claudiomoreno9808
    @claudiomoreno9808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Megan for share with us the beautiful landscapes riding your moto. Grettings from Chile.

  • @ericgiroux6409
    @ericgiroux6409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Megan, great views of BC where I lived for 2 years. I am back to Quebec and sure miss the BC mountains, lakes and open space. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us !

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, Eric!

  • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
    @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Absolutely beautiful scenery! The mountains are breathtaking. Your backyard is truly a riders dream. Your video is great and the music fits in nicely! You have some of the best riding videos! Really enjoy them and thank you for all the time you put into these. Ride safe Megan!

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! I really appreciate you watching and your encouragement on my channel. It means a lot.

    • @hughsnyder891
      @hughsnyder891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Megan Kaptein I completely agree with the post above 🙏👌😊

    • @jeannoelsandrazie1874
      @jeannoelsandrazie1874 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hughsnyder891 Same as me.

  • @vonwesty3544
    @vonwesty3544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is some amazing scenic cinematography! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Rab_1967
    @Rab_1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You're blessed with a beautiful country. It reminds me of riding through the Highlands of Scotland and then some! Stay safe out there!

  • @robertagresti7188
    @robertagresti7188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video Megan! The cinematography and scenery were beautiful. I love the glamour shots and western theme/soundtrack. I’m glad you got a good camping spot - I share your aversion to night riding - too many “forest rats” 😊.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for watching, Robert!

  • @donaldsoncole3095
    @donaldsoncole3095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sharp presentation with excellent energy, The entire episode start to finish flowed nicely! Epic scenery !!
    Dependable Honda Bike with excellent tire choice, you have been noticed !!!!!

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @hugestudiosdenver
    @hugestudiosdenver 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What amazing experiences awaits us all near our own homes ! Thanks for sharing !

  • @ljoelmchanley3676
    @ljoelmchanley3676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful video production Megan! The proof of it's excellence is the disappointment felt when you realize it's over. Thank you!

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw, thank you Ljoel! Appreciate you watching.

  • @seansteede
    @seansteede 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love that epic drone shot on the cliff face! Seems we motorcyclists have all been on the pandemic related rediscovery plan of British Columbia. Though I'd love to see Covid in the rearview mirror for everyone's sake, I can say it's helped remind me of how amazing our Province is, and I've been able to do some old routes again, and found some fantastic new ones, and earmarked some for 2021! Great video.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely, Sean! Even if it weren't for the pandemic, I'd happily be exploring BC in the summer. There's no place I'd rather be this time of year. Winter, on the other hand...

    • @exutiku
      @exutiku 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeganKaptein Hi Megan, I'm not so keen on how close you were to that cliff face, I have a fear of heights and I had shivers running up my spine just looking. I'm in New Zealand and I have been, and have owned motorcycles for 53 years (current bike is a 1200 Suzuki Bandit) so love watching others rides on TH-cam. I have a friend that lives in Kelowna in the Okanagan but I have never been over there. You would love some of our riding down here. There is nothing I like seeing more than pretty women riding motorcycles, like my wife, and you like her are right up there in the pretty stakes if I do say so myself lol

  • @JamesNickersonThePhotoShopGuru
    @JamesNickersonThePhotoShopGuru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AWESOME video, AWESOME drone footage and fabulous editing too ... thank you for bringing us along to enjoy the most beautiful scenery of BC ... 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻❤️

  • @malcolmleech3420
    @malcolmleech3420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just started watching your videos i love them you are an inspiration the scenery is beautiful I’m pleased you like the bike i have the same one and love it I can’t wait to watch more

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome aboard! Glad to have you along for the ride.

  • @letitrest4662
    @letitrest4662 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm nearly 62 years old, and got my motorcycle license at the age of 18. So I've been riding for close to 44 years. I've taken numerous long distance motorcycle trips in those years. My last one almost 8000 miles, in 20 days.
    Along the way, over the years, I've also run across many other older two wheeled travelers, like myself. Crossing the U.S., or at least several states, on a trip with no destination. "Reveling in the bliss of the journey", as we've jokingly quipped. It is always a joy to share the happiness of our experiences, when you run into people at gas stops, campgrounds, and road side restaurants. It feels like running into old friends. People that are also, older two wheeled veterans of the road, out there, "drinking-in their universe". Often times no schedule to keep. No one expecting you to show up at point "B", at a certain time.
    In my travels, I'll typically cover 350-500 miles per day. On my last trip I logged one 952 mile day, one 740 mile day, and the rest between 350-500 miles. Among we veterans of the road, that I've conversed with, it seems universally true that we have one thing in common, the appreciation of having a machine, that doesn't unnecessarily fatigue you. The subject often gets around to the noise level of our bikes. Most agree that they've found over the years, that quieter is better.
    I ride a 2013 Yamaha FJR1300a. She's my Japanese mistress. My best friend.
    I watch a lot of TH-cam videos. Mostly related to motorcycle travel, nomadic/ camping living and such, as well as motorcycle reviews.
    Occasionally I notice with younger people giving reviews of ADV motorcycles, and speaking of mods that they recommend, is the tendency to recommend a louder exhaust system. I usually chalk that up to people who seldom do multi-day motorcycle trips, and over a hundred miles a day. It's okay because often times it takes a person quite a while before they figure out the magic combinations of factors and comforts that make their traveling an adventure in bliss. That is to say, "I've had loud pipes"........ now I know better. ON TO BLISS.............
    Mine is having my Android Smart phone, with a mini SD card, for music storage. Also my set of Bose Noise canceling ear buds, and an inline amplifier. My earbuds switched on, with my Shoei Air GT helmet in combination with the stock quiet exhaust system, blocks out at least 75% of all the ambient noise. Typically I'll be listening to navigation information with music, or an Audible book of my choice, or a podcast. Sometimes TH-cam videos. The experience of riding and enjoying the smells of the nature around me, the blissful scenery zipping by, while listening to something other than the fatiguing drone of exhaust system noise, is as close to heaven as I'm going to get, in my time on earth.
    In 2016, "my 8000 miler", I stopped over night in Bozeman, Montana, on my way to Kalispell. The next morning I woke to rain storms, and showers, that would end up lasting for nearly four hours of my ride. It was about 65 degrees(mid August), in Bozeman, and I wasn't about to stand around for several hours under the hotel car awning, with "car" travelers, waiting on a change of weather to come. I donned my rain suit and temporarily my ball cap, and rode my cycle into the carport to load it. Needless to say, the looks I got spoke volumes......... "A 56 year old man on a motorcycle, getting ready to ride off into a rain shower". They didn't have to say what they were thinking. Myself, enjoying the smell of the ionized summer rain shower.
    So.... off I went, listening to an audible book about John Adams, and a British girl in my Waze App. I'd like to think that when I rode into sunny Kalispell, Montana, at @ in the afternoon, and a 78 degree temperature, that the "car people" were still standing under the car port, in Bozeman, waiting on "the love of my life", mother nature, to change her mind. Do you know how great it is to ride through Montana, with Swan Lake on one side of you, and Flathead National Forest on the other side, while listening to john Denver sing Sweet Surrender ? It beats the hell out of exhaust noise.

  • @everlopez2240
    @everlopez2240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, greetings from Mexico, I like me see your videos and enjoy seeing those beautiful landscapes. God bless you so much

  • @sman4073
    @sman4073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great opening shot with an EAGLE cruising across the frame and nice western music. Awesome editing. High quality video as always.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks you! Appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @jonlewis5372
    @jonlewis5372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks.i live on the east coast and it's nice to see other parts of the country and its beauty.👍

  • @MrRambo50
    @MrRambo50 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love a lady who loves the outdoors and loves to explore the wilderness

  • @afoolandhismoneychannel
    @afoolandhismoneychannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    @Megan: Have you ever thought of doing a video on what you take along with you on these adventure rides? IE: camping gear, riding gear, tools, spare parts, food, emergency supplies, etc? It could be interesting to your viewers. ✌🏻

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That's a great idea! Thank you! I'll try to film something like this in the autumn when I'm not so busy out enjoying nature. 😊

    • @debhaax
      @debhaax 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! As beautiful as the scenery was I was trying to check out your bike and all the gear and how you packed it. It looked so cool and interesting.

  • @DonLafontaine62
    @DonLafontaine62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That opening shot shows an eagle hunting your drone. Pretty cool

  • @brentmanning9802
    @brentmanning9802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video I keep watching. It resignates more now that we can't travel to those areas. It's a great reminder of how much amazing our province is.

  • @marketdelpuertoilamat4668
    @marketdelpuertoilamat4668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree you are a lucky one. Beautiful nature and I have a feeling of a beautiful people also... sooner or later I will have to explore.

  • @OzarkHillsRider
    @OzarkHillsRider 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Breathtaking Is the word alight. Absolutely beautiful country. As always, a great video..

  • @blueelephantthailandtours8860
    @blueelephantthailandtours8860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow !! so beautiful scenery in this video, thanks for your great content.

  • @jotemenkir
    @jotemenkir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff! Looking forward to more!

  • @FelipeMX78
    @FelipeMX78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Incredible, incredible, incredible!!!!

  • @HerMotorcycleAdventures
    @HerMotorcycleAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome vid! I gasped when that deer 🦌 ran out in front of you! Over here we have Kangeroos and wombats which bound out so I don't like riding at night either. Love seeing vids from other motorgirls. 🙂

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The wildlife sure keeps me humble! Thanks for watching... don't get too many women commenting on my channel, so I always love to hear from other lady riders. 😊 Safe travels!

    • @rhonda-my_honda_cb500x3
      @rhonda-my_honda_cb500x3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Her Motorcycle Adventures ; Gidday cobber(ess) from across 'The Deetch' ( ;-) )This time 7 years ago I was finishing up a 14 day 5000km tour of coastal SE Australia on a rented BMW F650. It was a round trip from Canberra out to Batemans Bay and then following the coast as much as possible (defo incl the Great Ocean Road) as far as Warrnambool, cutting back over the Otway Mtn Ranges, breezing thru Melbourne, then up the Alpine Highway, veering northeast at Omeo over 80km of unsealed road, over the Snowy Mtn range via Cabramurra (Australia's highest town) and finally the back roads into Canberra.
      My Canberra-based sister warned me about wombats and 'roos and travelling at dawn/dusk. I 'got' 'roos in my head and their behaviours but couldn't visualise a wombat which I thought was quite a 'small' marsupial like a 'possum. I primarily used to think a W.O.M.B.A.T. was an Engineer's 'Dilbertism' acronym to describe C-level and middle-management ideas that were ill-conceived, under-funded, poorly implemented and finally terminated as a "Waste Of Money, Brains And Time".
      And then I saw one 'for reals', or rather the intact but lifeless corpse of one on the side of the road to 'The Prom' (Wilson's Promontory, the southernmost point of the Australian mainland/continent). I pulled over, nudged it with my boot to see how its mass matched its volume, studied it for a coupla minutes and thought "Hmm, a .7m high, mobile, semi-sentient brick wall. No wonder you Aussies have such strong 'roo/bull bars fitted to the fronts of your Toyota HiLux utes and Land Cruisers. Good one. If I hit one of those wombats at speed, I'd be pitched high and spinning head over heels over the handlebars, airborne for 50m before hitting the road, possibly dying then and there from a snapped neck upon impact." :-O :-O .
      I then proceeded to break that Golden (Aussie+Nth American) Biker's Travel rule, not once but twice, due to mistaken accomodation planning and distance-time underestimation. The first was riding the Great Ocean Rd at night getting to my pre-booked accommodation at Apollo Bay after just managing to catch the last ferry of the day from Portsea to Queenscliff across 'The Rip' (The entrance to Port Phillip Bay). Luckily, no Koalas in the middle of the road warming themselves on the stored heat of the asphalt! I got a 'dream run' to enjoy the GOR for its curves without the scenery distraction. The next day I proceeded to ride the GOR in both directions for the complete scenic treatment!
      The second time I rode at night was between Corryong and Adaminaby right through the heart of Kosciuszko Natl Park. I was *really* nervous about this stretch and took things very slowly and cautiously, constantly on the lookout for hints of wildlife on either side of the road. I thought there would've been hotel accommodation at Cabramurra, but it turns out that is not a 'public' town. It's a 'company' town for the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectic Scheme. I was told the nearest hotel was in Adaminaby and mercifully I was lucky there upon arrival. Equally mercifully there were no mutual-fright wildlife encounters on that entire Koscuiszko traverse road.
      So Megan's not the only one who 'wings it' on the accomodation front when exploring :-)

    • @HerMotorcycleAdventures
      @HerMotorcycleAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rhonda-my_honda_cb500x3 Yeah you definitely DO NOT want to hit wombats...they are VERY solid creatures. Glad you enjoyed your Australian travels. 😊

  • @TravelLikeWater
    @TravelLikeWater 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Canada seems so nice to ride! I need to put that on the list! Also I've seen your new camera angles, drone footage and editing! All great!

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much for watching and noticing the details. 😊

  • @AimMotoVlog
    @AimMotoVlog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your amazing journey...Love it

  • @crashandburngaming5103
    @crashandburngaming5103 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lived in the Okanogan and Chilcotin for about 10yr back in the 80’s.
    Beautiful country and people.
    Amazing roads to ride and BC highways are always maintained.
    They sure know how to build a great highway.
    Cheers

  • @BottleCaps
    @BottleCaps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is excellent!... back to the video

  • @Crittermoto
    @Crittermoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ain’t BC BEAUTIFUL 😜👍🏻
    This reminded me that I need to ride over on the mainland again. I was pretty much doing a similar route every year routinely but haven’t done so in five years. Time to change that!
    See you in the next video.
    Congrats on the sub count too by the way!

  • @Darkrider8500
    @Darkrider8500 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Breathtaking is right and that last ditch campsite, serendipity 😄

  • @JDH8208
    @JDH8208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful scenery, thanks for taking us along.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @Alexandre_XRE300
    @Alexandre_XRE300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Muito bom, excelente qualidade.

  • @darrylmoffett8323
    @darrylmoffett8323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have to go a long way to ride through scenery like that. My back yard is the Texas Hill Country. As beautiful as BC is, I can ride year round. But I don’t you blame you one bit for loving your own back yard. It’s beautiful. Ride safe and have fun. Darryl🇺🇸

  • @Dave-sw2dm
    @Dave-sw2dm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Megan, thank you for taking me along on your journey. Your videos of British Columbia make me want to plan a northwest trip of my own. Amazing!

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching, Dave!

  • @Bently79
    @Bently79 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The scenery is so beautiful

  • @The333
    @The333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wowza - BC is just spectacular looking. The footage of the deer leaping in front of you was crazy. Awesome post.

  • @vicsaul5459
    @vicsaul5459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    wow, perfect choice sound track, once upon a time in the west, ( n w) c;

  • @KellyRicketts
    @KellyRicketts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not to many places in BC that is not worth seeing, truly one of the most Geographically diverse places in the world. The myriad of opportunities to explore, no matter what style of two wheel transport you like. Cheers and safe riding!

  • @saiprasad797
    @saiprasad797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful place!

  • @deanmaguire9773
    @deanmaguire9773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Megan l really enjoyed the ride out out with you (through TH-cam) a lovely country and breathe taking views bikers paradise l will look forward to seeing your next vid cheers a u.k biker Deano 😁🏍👍p.s take care and be safe

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Deano! Appreciate you watching as always!

  • @RosieGabrielle
    @RosieGabrielle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Yay!!! glad I could be a part of your adventure :) ..next time bike drop video ;) great video ! Miss you xoxoxo

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm so glad you could be too! Always a treat to spend time with you, Rosie, and THANK YOU for you help with the drone footage. ♥️

    • @AngelFaceMotoRider
      @AngelFaceMotoRider 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Psst, I hear there is a Girl Rider who thinks she an Angel from Calgary who is talking behind your back (smiles)

    • @saiidmoussaif4076
      @saiidmoussaif4076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I knew that was u rosie. salam alaykom . hope you are doing good sister.

    • @BunnyKingHogs
      @BunnyKingHogs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rosie!, you and Megan have been my inspiration. Watched all your videos! I plan on touring the Mid East when the borders open up, see If my Harley will handle it

    • @underthesky
      @underthesky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you back in Canada?

  • @sidikpermana7144
    @sidikpermana7144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's so great to see highway 99 again, I missed it, been in Canada for years before decided to go back to Asia to take care of my parent, I hope I can go back to Canada again someday

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's very honourable for you to help out your family!

  • @johnmcdaid8164
    @johnmcdaid8164 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still a little green around the ears for bikes and ridiculously eager to go see stuff like this. Thanks for the extraordinary video and inspiration.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure, John. Thanks for watching!

  • @matthewbarger4592
    @matthewbarger4592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is beautiful! I spent most of my adventures in the Okanogan area. We really have almost everything we need as far as nature goes right here. I would like to go to New Zealand some day after watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Ride safe!

    • @rhonda-my_honda_cb500x3
      @rhonda-my_honda_cb500x3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Flag-waving Kiwi here... I have said elsewhere, that NZ is a compact/'zip-file' version of Canada. You'll totally love it over here. No large forest wildlife (bear, deer caribou etc) to make anyone nervous about crossing paths with, no snakes or lyme disease carrying ticks or virus-laden mosquitos (oh we still have em, and mofo biter midges/sandflies down Fjordland way, but they won't incapacitate or kill you with their bites).
      LOTR fun fact: 80% of the outdoor scenery is direct 'in-camera' with no compositing/CGI. I have a road-atlas that pinpoints all of the LOTR scenery, plus a complete scenery location guidebook. 'Hobbiton' is located less than 50km/30mi from where I live, with some of the finest motorcycling Waikato back-country paved roads all around to ride to get there. :-D :-D

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will definitely reach out to you when I finally make the trek out your way!

    • @rhonda-my_honda_cb500x3
      @rhonda-my_honda_cb500x3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@MeganKaptein It's a deal, Megan. I would consider it the highest joy & honour to help & show a kindred spirited traveler, the hiker+biker's view of NZ that is 20 x more than what's 'touristically showcased' in the general travel brochures & websites. Yes there is a bit of quality touristy overlap, but much more often than not, the hidden gems are free, not withstanding the journeying magic of the roads less travelled to reach them. Try & allow yourself at least 8 weeks here if possible, to get even a half -decent scratch of the surface of Middle Earth.
      But we'll need to use old-skool methods to establish contact as I don't do the usual soc-med suspects of FB or IG out of well-informed, ethical and privacy concerns over their (mis)use of Big Data mining. Although Google/YT aren't that much better these days. So probably best if I touch base first via a contact message on your own dedicated website, 'eh?' ( ;-) )
      Shalom, John

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rhonda-my_honda_cb500x3 8 weeks in NZ sure sounds like a dream trip. Plus a 2 week quarantine period, I suppose! Yes, best way to keep in touch is through email/my website. Thanks, John!

  • @gman8606
    @gman8606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cool video indeed. The scenarios are awesome- But also a lesson learned from this video- When you tour and travel a lot, you often forgets the beauty of your own country. I know as I did too- Well it's only 'Denmark' or' Canada' or wherever you're from 👍🤗💐🥰

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

    • @gman8606
      @gman8606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeganKaptein You're very welcome sweetie

  • @canacruzer5320
    @canacruzer5320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will add this to my list of highways to ride. Thanks for sharing the amazing views.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, Frank.

  • @drobbins678
    @drobbins678 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, I use to live in BC. Thanks for the reminder.

  • @yellowboot6629
    @yellowboot6629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pandemia mia... 🤣! Wild West...!🤫 💕 I love British Columbia 🤗

  • @peterfettig8666
    @peterfettig8666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesomesauce. I'm jealous.

  • @Valdemhaar
    @Valdemhaar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The landscape is amazing, lovely roads. Hope I get to ride those someday as well :P

  • @johncourt9580
    @johncourt9580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Megan, your opening shots were like I was watching an epic western movie and loved the whistle, it was quite spine chilling, and what dreams are made of, then you find this idyllic pitch to set up camp, so beautiful. I think British Columbia is paradise on earth, and so enjoyed coming along with you and seeing your great country.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with your analysis--BC really is a nature lover's paradise and it's my pleasure to share it with you through my channel.

  • @rayhaggett562
    @rayhaggett562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Megan, My 10 y.o. daughter and I enjoy seeing how adventurous girls should be.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm honoured to inspire you both! I just ordered this beautifully illustrated book about the first woman to ride around the world: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0593116291/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
      Your daughter might feel a bit old for picture books, but I sure love my copy and will definitely be getting these books for my nieces for Christmas!

  • @2jzfox...
    @2jzfox... 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You were looking at my house in the valley from cliff. Lol

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha awesome! You live in a beautiful area. 😊

  • @Creativehealing444
    @Creativehealing444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning ride Meggan! What a beautiful part of the world you live in. Thank you for another excellent video 💚🌼💠🏵⛰

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching, Jane. It sure is a stunning part of the world and I'm so lucky to call it home.

  • @hairybiker68
    @hairybiker68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful country and a lovely video, just the thing to watch at the end of a long week to kickstart the weekend...

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! Have a great weekend.

  • @stevenfreire9034
    @stevenfreire9034 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Marry me haha! I Love when people follow their dreams and do what they love to!

  • @mikeroberts786
    @mikeroberts786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m a lumberjack and l’m ok. Beautiful country!

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @camino786
    @camino786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sooo pretty...the landscape ...the rider...Thank you!

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, Luis.

  • @DavidLee-vu2bc
    @DavidLee-vu2bc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video...adding to my bucket list.

  • @mark2073
    @mark2073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good timing for this video, I'm in the middle of doing the same thing in my 4runner. I went up the gravel road beside Harrison Lake and came out at Nahatlatch on the Fraser river, then north up to lillooet. Then I headed up the back roads to explore churn creek and junction sheep range park yesterday. Got some great photos of bighorns. I just pulled into Williams lake this morning to resupply and get my internet fix and I see this video suggestion... Now I have 4 days left, not sure where I'll go next.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like a great trip and indeed, perfect timing to watch. Sometimes I wish I had knobbies on my bike so I could venture off road a bit more. Safe travels, and thanks for stopping by my channel. ✌️

  • @vtrack1963
    @vtrack1963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    B.C. has the great combination of scenic riding areas and low traffic - a rider’s paradise. I especially liked the cliff and valley view. Fantastic video (as usual). Thank you for sharing.

  • @mikewalters4994
    @mikewalters4994 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alsome Views!! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 ปีที่แล้ว

    All most a fast set up as Robert of Nomad Sweden. Beautiful place. Have ridden some of it. You have a wonderful back yard. Enjoy it.

  • @Astericks35
    @Astericks35 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wild wild west ! Just a dream !

  • @harryk7176
    @harryk7176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Megan for taking us along on your adventures. Such beautiful country. Can’t wait to ride there someday. Cheers

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for coming along!

  • @thunderabrau2969
    @thunderabrau2969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I can ride that type of ride, so peaceful and calm with no traffic at all,

  • @lihumatp
    @lihumatp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great, just bought a bike and I‘ve been to BC already by car some years ago, great time. Now I like to go by bike from Vancouver over the Rockies.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be an amazing trip.

  • @chadmekosky718
    @chadmekosky718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing the for ever legs!

  • @SveinMBortne
    @SveinMBortne 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressing production and view. And so are you! Thank you.

  • @Madman6505
    @Madman6505 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible scenery! Would love to visit there some day. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RaptorPackAdventures
    @RaptorPackAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW, that has got to be one of the best videos we have watched yet! We are full time RVers in a Raptor Toyhauler and yes we haul our bikes. We have been watching a lot of motorcycle camping videos lately and you hit it out of the park with this one.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it. Safe travels to you!

  • @johnbarrios1598
    @johnbarrios1598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You! I really enjoyed your video. You showed me parts of the world I would like to see in person. But your video truly works.. Look forward to your next video....

  • @clifffawcett
    @clifffawcett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing videography and superb editing! Great use of music. Every video is better! It’s hard to strike a balance with the temptation to use too much drone footage but I feel like you nailed it. It’s so hard to stitch together a cohesive story after you’ve already shot all the footage. But you did a great job.Close call with that BIG DEER! Whoa! Great job Megan!

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much, Cliff! Yes, definitely lots to consider when filming and editing. It’s a big job, but happy to know you enjoyed the content. 😊

  • @reyoga5723
    @reyoga5723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful and awesome! We love this Megan! 🌅🏍️

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thanks so much!! 💜

  • @pierpasan68
    @pierpasan68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brava!!! Complimenti!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌️✌️✌️

  • @greysilverback3924
    @greysilverback3924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful country! Thanks for sharing!

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching.

  • @hanhchu6233
    @hanhchu6233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The footage reminded me of the trip with the Stanford ski club from Palo Alto in the Silicon Valley to Heavenly ski resort above lake Tahoe. The scenery of majestic mountain road with fast moving brooks along the sides are indelible in our memories. Four years ago, I moved back to the Silicon Valley from Minneapolis in early May. The spring flowers were in full bloom when I left Minneapolis. As I crossed the mountains in Wyoming , winter was still in full force with temperature near 0 degrees F and gale force cross wind shoved my car around on icy roads hanging by the cliff side. Due to poor visibility, I barely cleared the cars moving in the opposite direction. Frequently, the roads were closed due to safety concerns and the motorists were forced to stay in the roadside hotels for a day or two until the roads were cleared and the weather got better. The reward came as I approached toward lake Tahoe from the Nevada side. On a steep climb that was packed with cars moving in excess of 80 miles, I spotted two motor cyclists in black leathers on black motorcycles in the rear view mirror weaving in unison just like a ballet performance at high speed. From the experience, I would monitor the weather all along the road rather than the weather at the departure point before embarking on a multi days trip.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow... some people have far more courage than I do! 😆

  • @brianglendenning1632
    @brianglendenning1632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Megan - thank you for posting this. I lived halfway between Squamish and Whistler during the 1990-1991 ski season, and as a young uni student on his first overseas trip with friends, it was such a great time. Such a spectacular place, and I enjoyed driving the Sea to Sky. Thank you from Australia.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brian, I'm happy that my video could re-ignite some positive memories of your time in Canada. Thanks for watching and all the best to you.

  • @reddog69c39
    @reddog69c39 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Country in southern B.C is some of the most beautiful. I always like going for a tour. Known matter how times I go down there. There always. Something new to explore. Happy trails.

  • @eddydelan5957
    @eddydelan5957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    winding road with spectacular view is every rider’s dream. nice vid

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really is! Thanks for watching.

  • @martycech5844
    @martycech5844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent riding and video... Thank You for sharing😊

  • @1001CP
    @1001CP 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fell in llove with BC traveling many times to Alaska in the early 70s. It was absolutely beautiful, remote, and a very small population at that time. It still is an amazing place to explore. I am glad you had the oppportunity to experience it. Be safein your travels!

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching! Wow, you're lucky to have made the trek to Alaska not only once but on multiple occasions. I hope to do that some day too.

  • @bertmartino1981
    @bertmartino1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, beautiful countryside, awesome landscape. Great bike.

  • @M4BoarBiker
    @M4BoarBiker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful country, you are very lucky to live there. Great video. Thanks

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed, thank you for watching!

  • @MOTOUK1
    @MOTOUK1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh yes one to watch on a Friday 👍 thanks Megan 🙏

  • @jamesdean2706
    @jamesdean2706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blimey, definately on my to do list, the places are just stunningly beautiful.

  • @endlessmilesrider6756
    @endlessmilesrider6756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved Riding on the western route of BC in 2018. Beautiful country! Thanks for your video that I just found.

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed your experience! Thanks for watching and your support of my channel.

  • @nickbenfell4327
    @nickbenfell4327 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a pleasure to watch your videos Megan

    • @MeganKaptein
      @MeganKaptein  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, Nick. Really appreciate the support of my channel.

  • @tommykawasaki9676
    @tommykawasaki9676 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning area !!
    Smart motorcycle,
    Not planning is part of the adventure & showcases your outstanding ability to manage.
    Everyone likes to be off the road & set camp before dark.

  • @masoudalmarzouqi4046
    @masoudalmarzouqi4046 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good day everyone.
    This is really a privilege to enjoy such a wildlife scenario and feel free.

  • @eljefe7578
    @eljefe7578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Megan, thank you for the memories. I grew up in Alberta and have been in every area you just toured. I now live in Southern AZ on the border of Mexico and ride a KLR 650. Not quite the scenery of B.C. Thank you!