Car Camping Alone to the Arctic Ocean -Part II Cassiar Hwy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hey everyone! This is part two of my journey to the Arctic Ocean via Jeep Camper. A dream I've had for years now, but haven't always had the cash to do it or the confidence in my camper set up to feel prepared. So, hop in and come on the road trip with me this Summer! 💗
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Hi I'm Loui! I am an adventurer at heart who loves to share every step of the way. My travels so far ,via camper van, jeep camper, and foot, have taken me all over North America. I started this channel in 2019 in hopes of inspiring other people like me who didn't exactly grow up living an adventurous lifestyle and who might be afraid to get started on their own adventures. Since then, it has turned into my full time job and something that I very passionate about. So, stick around to see the journey unfold!
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I too, at 60, have realized that as much as I prefer to travel with someone, I'm just going to have to go it alone because other people aren't able to take the risk and have the freedom to travel like I do. And like you said, life is short and to sit around and wait for others to be free to go on adventures is a waste of time. We need to seize the day and be brave and travel alone if need be and live as much life as we can live in the short time we have on this beautiful Earth. I wish I had had your insight when I was your age!❤
Ditto!
Yeah tomorrow is never promised! If you have the opportunity it’d be a shame not to seize it! 💗
I prefer traveling alone. I can make my own schedule.
I retired 8 years ago and bought a small R. V. I love solo travel.
I'm 65 and have been caring for my Mom and then my Dad for past20 years. When he passed 2 years ago someone asked me now what are you going to do? Follow the Lewis and Clark trail.by myself started at Omaha and took a month last year and a month this year and made it to the Pacific on June 1st. First time car camping and by myself. I'm hooked!
Getting me so excited for my journey starts friday, 1 month me,dog,tent,west koots. Thanks Loui and William
Best of luck! Stay safe!! Eat and drink often!!!
@conanmcclanahan1069 I do this every year, it's such a reset considering the work I do.
Yayay! Safe travels friend! The west koots are fabulous! Thanks for the support 💗
Enjoy our kootenay mountains🎉
For me I don’t think it’s the wild animals that scare me. It’s “some people” that scare me. lol that’s just me. But love watching your videos!! 😊
Remember, fear is temporary and regret is forever. Don’t go there that you’re getting old. Lol I am 69 years old and for five years I’ve been living full-time in a tiny Jeep Cherokee XJ. You can never get bored out here.
I don't fear bears but I do respect their power and unpredictability. I always carry bear spray. Thanks for the video! ✌☮
Make sure you get rid of all mice. They like to chew on electrical wires . They can shut you down and cost you a fortune .
Oh yeah that is the last thing I want!
@@AdventureTimeLoui an occasional inspection from Rocko should do the trick 😄
You’re doing great. Don’t worry about the future. It’ll happen anyway.
Oh yum! The chili and cornbread look delightful 😀 I want one of those dutch ovens yo. When you're back home we're going to cook up a storm! Can't wait! AND the lake , wow 😮 ❤
YES we are!! So much fire cooking!
Leaving your comfort zone is scary, but I find it rewarding. You are right, you can't let fear dictate what you will do. Stay vigilant and you will probably be just fine. Either way I'd rather die in the middle of an adventure than alone at home, or at work.
The clearer the lake, the purer the water. It was beautiful.
Thank you for showing us that beautiful lake!! Now I'm hungry for your Dutch oven cooking. Continue safe with your travels❤
Thanks Colleen!
Still...be safe out there! Stay alert! Great video!
You go girl you’re looking good love the video. Thank you for sharing. Stay blessed.
I know personally that driving is exhausting. Just retired from 21 1/2 years and last was 335 per day found trip 5 days a week. Rest when you need to. Don’t take chances driving tired
It’s very interesting to learn little details of some of the places you visit, such as that ghost town. Appreciate the effort you put into these vids!
🥰 thanks for always being here!
Love your videos so much, Loui! Thanks for sharing and keeping so upbeat. It helps a lot of us out. I am sure.
Loui.... I've said it before and I'll say it again! You totally have a voice for "voice overs" it's so calming and relaxing. Hey William!👋🏽 He's such a good boy!
lol the mouse music is spot on and yes the mouse is kinda cute
Yay! An Update from Loui! Thanks for sharing. Admire that little dutch oven, and your cooking adventures. Appreciate your wisdom, and this particular excursion. The paddle on the lake - what a beautiful lake! I'm prob old enuf to be your grandma, and still you inspire me. Enjoy your travels!
once again loved this so much!!! you have got me extra excited to hit the road in august!!! I seriously can't wait!!! I keep telling people that the world isn't scary and I truly believe there are more good people in this world than not but we think everyone is bad because that is all the media shows. One of the reason I stopped watching the news. it was too depressing and had my anxiety up. thank you for the inspo and motivation to see the world and to do it alone and not wait for anyone. Safe travels ✨
...how fast time goes.... goes faster as you get older, so enjoy the moment. Reminds me of an old song from a group called Kansas, song is called - dust in the wind.
Loui ...peanut butter works awesome for catching them varments...lol
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Nice video and wisdom imparted thanks.I guess that must have been a special place for the person and their dog,full of memories.Thats why
they took the time to place it there.Thank you for respecting them.Safe journeys,great recipe
Try using some fox urine to deter any future mice from taking refuge in your engine bay. Cabela's always has some. :) Worked for my car.
Lol I read the first few words of your comment and was saying "Where the hell do you get fox urine!?". ...then I read some more. Fascinating that it can be bought!
Dutch ovens rock! What a spot to paddle! Wow. Loved this video. Happy travels!
I think you are exactly where you are supposed to be. I have enjoyed the phases you have passed through.
OVENLIOUS, like that dutch oven. Nice size.
Hahaha they are kind cute. And giving you a look. So cheeky! Can't resist a blueb and some seeds hopefully.
I've been looking forward to part two. Excited for this journey along with you and William 😊
Thanks for coming along!!
Really enjoying and relating to your content as I just drove my van up Cassiar enroute to Alaska a few weeks ago. I especially appreciate you sharing your thoughts on loneliness and fear. I became suddenly single against my choice 2 years ago. I recently came to the same conclusion-- that most of the things I want to do will have to be done alone if I ever want to get them done. Just turned 41 so I feel that sense of urgency to stop wasting time. Thanks for the very entertaining and honest videos and keep up the great work Loui! Safe travels.
Keep on Jeepin' with William and be free
Go buy moth balls and use wire ties to attach them every couple feet to the frame of the jeep. Some old timer told me to do that on my camper and ever since I did that, I've never had a mouse issue. I also throughout the camper when it's not in use scatter dryer lint sheets, as someone also suggested that. As much as you don't want to kill a mouse, they can cause serious damage to your vehicle, as they LOVE to chew the coating off the wires, which can worst case scenario cause your jeep to catch fire or the wires can short circuit leaving you stranded out in the bush. Personally I'd take whatever means is necessary to rid your jeep of them.
Great content👍💯
Your commentary on the mouse and the footage was funny.
That lake was gorgeous.
You are wise beyond your years, Loui.
Yep, I was your age what feels like yesterday. Sometimes years just seem to slip away. So glad you are enjoying your life, and I hope you find that (travel) partner sometime soon. 🏴
I love when you cook, you should include that in every video, lol. And also William is always the best parts, but cooking is second place. Lots of William + cooking should be in every ep, haha.
Gotta tell ya. Your videos are really well done! Great editing etc. Love the content.❤
What an adorable baby Dutch oven!! I’ll have to keep my eye out for one of those
Great message about overcoming fear Loui. thx 😊
Funny to run across this. I was born and raised in Stewart, living there until I was 18, and lived part of my childhood in Cassiar as well. When I was in university, I earned money in the summer by working in mining camps off the Granduc road (where you camped) and drove past the Salmon Glacier every day. It’s a great part of the Coast Range. Cool trip, have fun heading north.
By chance, have you caught the latest episodes from Dustin, @Destination Adventure.? Neat interviews and amazing scenery in Stewart and area. 🤙
Your tiny Dutch oven is so cute ☺️
Love your posts!! :)
Van lifing can get kinda lonely. I loved hiking the PCT and AT because I made a lot of friends out there. It's not something that you can really do with a dog (especially an older dog) but it's a rewarding and relatively inexpensive experience. Hostels overseas can be cheap and social too.
So beautiful!!🫶🏿
Some very important life lessons learned very early.
Love the sound of those long days, happy travels to you and William.
We had mice on the Cassiar last year. No traps available anywhere on the road; but a helpful local showed us how to trap them (alive) in bucket.
That lake! ❤
Loie youre awsome so proud of you , im so glad you met yourself being alone is just that an the first an best lesson in life if you dont learn how to be alone an enjoy your aloness its abeautiful thing what you learn about self an the connection to CREATOR, MOTHER EARTH, MOTHER NATURE . I Quote ( I can always count on ME , Im always Myself , Im only I if someone or somerhing want or trys to harm or hurt ME. Enjoy . You an your Mom are AWSOME.🧡💛💚💙💜💯💥💥💥💥👊👍✌️
Use a trap with peanut butter mice will eat your wiring you need to get rid of it
Lots of you tubers are on a quest to do hot spring challenges, peak bagging, or whatever. That short clip of the river dip made me think this trip could be your opportunity to become the cold plunge girl, right up to Tuk, the ultimate destination for a cold plunge.
You know I’m gunna at least try to plunge! I can barley handle a river in Summer so we will see how it goes 😂
Wouldn't be a bad idea too take a quick look at your wiring. Most likely nothing to worry about but the little buggers love wire insulation.
Perfect end to a great video. Well said. Thanks for continuing to share the views and the insights. Having some quality people you can trust along for the ride can definitely help spread the load; this is what nomadic tribes have always done. I hope you can find someone(s) to help spread the load in your own life, Loui. Solo travel is wonderful but it can get lonely as well.
You legend...
yay hi loui & william 🥰
Spray a diluted solution of Pinesol to get mouse out and to keep all critters away including bears.
❤ stop and check out the old cemeteries they're very cool😮❤ but do a little smudge dance as you exit the area😂❤😂
I love that you used a no kill trap. He’s prolly a fan of your channel. lol. Just wanted to hang with ya. Keep up the great work!
Nice philosophies!
Ugh that lake is so beautiful ❤
As a solo female traveler I wholeheartedly agree!! Currently on my first solo road trip across the US and have been having the exact same thoughts. The weight of deciding everything I do and things I see is a lot sometimes, but I’m so happy to be out here. Love your videos !
Always nice to see your travel routine. Beautiful lake scenes. Know your angst, as we had a recent issue with ground squirrels and firewall insulation. Thanks for sharing, and best of luck with the 🦟.
That Dutch oven meal looked amazing! I could hear the peacefulness of the lake. Kayaking is one of my favorite things to do. You can’t beat exploring small islands, I love it! The life you’re living is inspiring! ❤
No idea how this popped up on my channel but I'm subscribing I love your approach and your also adorable lol
Hey welcome to the channel! 🎉
Lovin your channel. The views are amazing. I live in the Kootenays in BC, loving the vibe of your videos. Wishing you and William a safe, wonderful trip. Watch for ticks.
You live our dream life. So excited for you. Shamim 🧝💗🤝👫👀🎎💑🫂👥🧝
You said that this is your last big adventure in the Jeep, Want to go out with a bang. Exciting New Travel plans. I hope that does not mean the end of the Adventure Time Loui channel as well. Bummer that Simon didn't want to follow you up to the Artic. Be safe out there.
Hey no end to this channel! It’s gunna just be a different mode of travel in a different part of the world 😉
I’m genuinely the same. Came to the same conclusions about being alone a few years ago.
Good luck on your journey!!
Where did you get that fantastic little dutch oven? I neeeed one like that 😆
Loui, you're the best!
True, true, true.
Wise words.
Thank you for the beautiful video. You’re awesome!
Hi Loui, another great vlog! Thank you and please hug William for us. 🐾🐾💚Jul and family
From someone who has done a lot of solo adventures, I felt freedom from not waiting for someone to want to do what I wanted to do. WTHuh?
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Love your travels. I do not like driving very far so would never do what you do. I visited jade city and cassiar. The wild flowers from yards at cassiar was cool. A quiet place to camp.
I love you for your attitude toward mice 🤗 Once, I spent almost the whole night waiting with rope and box to cach mine. Then I relise it in the back yard.
I have a catch and release trap for outside my rig. But if a mouse makes it inside, it's game on. "Snap!"
I love traveling alone. I am on my first solo camping trip!! I am in the UP in the Porcupine Mountains!! Yes as you travel north the mosquitoes are worse. I want to be like you when I grow up lol. Love you cousin!
Incredible blue water, nature up there is unspoiled. ✨️🤍🙏🕊👣🌎💫
I was in the mountains yesterday on a forest service road in an area with typically no cell service, and my truck broke down, no limping out. Thankfully I had a pocket of cell service randomly. I was very much reminded how incredible people are and how amazing all the people I know are. ❤️ Even after a series of unfortunate events in my life recently, I still feel so very lucky. Thank you for sharing your life in videos show casing your adventures and free spirit the ups and downs.
Well Done
Safe travels on this crazy adventure called life. You got it ! 🇨🇦🤙
I would bet money that the abandoned asbestos town is extremely toxic. Thnx for reminding me that i need those can covers. I think if you expand your friend circle with more nomads there will be fewer solo trips.
I had that problem. Amazon has battery operated devices that make 2 different hi pitch sounds that don't bother dogs and cats. It self-adjusts the tones, has a vibration mode and a small strobe light. It shuts off when you start to move. You won't have that problem anymore. Amazon $26.99 (Angveirt battery operated rodent repellent).
I always enjoy your adventures and can't wait to see more of this one!
🎉Great video 🎉
reminder that your videos are inspiring. I have very similar perspectives to you and I'm getting closer to also taking my jeep to travel/overland
Mice likes peanut butter too
Ahaha, mosquitos. Yeah they're bad. I has a thermocell, deet, coils, and an executioner zapper in the van. That's like the bare Yukon minimum.
Which zapper do you have?
@@LibertySerenity The executioner, thats the brand. Tennis racket. For the middle of the night strays
Beautiful footage! What drone are you using? Is it user friendly and easy to fly?
I need to get myself a new buddy (dog) and get back into it 💪 Being in Australia, I'm soo jealous of how accessible and beautiful BC is!!
Happy 4th!🎉🎉🐶🤗
I hear dryer sheets are a great deterrent for rodents, heard they can be zip tied in different areas under the hood and inside. I'm enjoying your videos; thanks for sharing.
I had squirels chewup my ignition wires,,Windsor Ontario,,milions of those tree rats in this town,,ate tomatos and apples in my garden too.
Use peppermint also Irish spring soap bar is good to Keep away rotten.
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It looks evil 😂❤
That mini dutch oven!!!!!!! Where did you get it please!!!!🤩
What raft did you use? Thanks for the amazing video!