Overnight Mountain Train Trip (VIA Rail)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- I went back to visit family for the holidays and decided to take the train. It has been on my bucket list for a while and I found a great deal. We took the VIA Rail train departing from Vancouver and arriving outside of Edmonton.
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Oh, I forgot to explain the black eye haha. For those that haven’t seen on Facebook or Instagram I slipped on the ice and smashed my head pretty bad. Wish it was a better story, but it’s all healed up now. I'm overdue for some stealth camping so I've got one planned next if all goes well. Cheers!
Ouch! I'm glad you're okay.
All the best, great adventure!
That’s a good story…
Yay to stealth camping! Glad your eye is better!
"Yeah, but you should see the other guy" ... be safe Steve
This proves it wasn't the camping that keeps bringing me back, it is simply sharing in your adventures. I've never been on a train, this was such an interesting experience.
Heartwarming comment
3:11 "I'm no longer putting things over for some day, in the future. I'm taking care of things now..." This is very well said and hit particularly close. I'm happy to see you getting out and doing some living Steve.
I still have over half million travel miles but my travel companion is gone on a trip that I can’t accompany him on, yet. When I go the trip will be free and someone else can inherit my travel miles✝️
Beautifully said.
My heart broke a little. Damn.
Once again, RIP Beautiful Wife
@@cybersal7 That's how I've felt since my dad died. I'm right behind you, pop.
I started my full-time adventures after losing my 35yo husband and "you may never get the chance" was one of the big reasons I started traveling full-time. 😔 I hope you are finding the beautiful peace you deserve! ❤️
I can't say I understand that loss, I hope you find what you are looking for and always know that you're never alone. There is good moments and lots of love out there. See you down the line. ❤️🍻🏕
Ah Steve.. You have completely convinced me to get off my ass and Do the things I said I will do but putting off xx
That’s good.
I’m about that age and if my wife dies I’ll be poor with two kids. No hope of travel or ticking off bucket lists. We’ll have to move into an apartment and hope my kids can get scholarships since we’ll have half the income. How do you do it? Big policy? No kids? We probably need to get life insurance is what I’ve learned from all this.
@@2nd-place what has worked for us wouldn't work for many (most?) people, and it's not been easy, but it's been what's made us happy. I had four kids with him (newborn twins, 9y & 11y when he passed) and there was no life insurance (he had just gone to work for his best friend's new company). How we got here is a long story but we're "poor" monetarily and live on his social security. We go without a lot of what others may call important but we just appreciate what we do have more than worry about what we don't. The short answer of how we live cheap and travel is that we have lived in an RV since 2016. Would having had a life insurance policy made life much easier? Maybe... Maybe not. That's all I can say about that. Did it ruin us to not have one? Some would say yes, some no.
I can't tell anyone what they should or can do but I can say that I thought I would be finished if he died. I wish he hadn't died, of course, but I'm far from finished.
Wishing you all the best! ❤️
@@2nd-place oh, I should mention that my mom passed away in 2017 and I was left a little insurance money for a small nest egg and some bonus travel but we were doing it before then.
May we all have a “ crazy neighbor “ during our darkest days ❤️
I have one and he is my roommate. ;)
Absolutely thank you to all the people giving Steve such great support.
I am the crazy neighbor. 😂
Right? My girlfriend says the same thing.
Amen.
I love the idea of an Adventures with Steve series.
Same here!
Me too !!!
My husband and I were just saying this! We really enjoyed watching this adventure!
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ nothing converts better than randomly bombarding unrelated conversations with the good word, right?
I could see it taking a sort of Truman Show tack. In the culmination, Steve stands at the bowsprit, taking spray in his face as he sails the ocean, a thousand miles from the nearest land.
Hey Steve, love the videos! Former railroader here; the lights change to red once the lead of the train go through, which is why it appears you're running red lights from further back in the train. Looks like a fun journey, definitely a bucket list item!! Cheers!
Appreciate you explaining that to us! Onwards Steve!
As the son of a railroad maintenance man, the delay was probably a broken rail.
Steve, I ran into you in Jasper as you were on your way to Vancouver. Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to talk and being the same guy I have watched online as you are in person. My wife made fun of me for days.... lol I guess it showed on my face how excited I was. You are an amazing person, thank you for all you do to entertain all of us.
Very nice! I would love to run into Steve (and Crazy Neighbor) one day! Being Stateside, the chances are slim. However, I'll keep my spidey sense turned just in case. lol. seems like a swell guy!
Ignored!!!
I don't know whether this is reality or whether I'm just paying a bit more attention, but since beautiful wife passed on, the comment section seems to be absolutely blowing up. You've got a community of people who love you and want you to be happy
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Jesus H. Christ!
Happy New Year, Steve. We just lost our 32 year old son a week ago, and your videos are helping me get through it, especially late at night. The mourning SUCKS at night the worst. Thanks for taking me camping with you.
Outdoors for a Change, I am sorry for your loss. I'm sure it is the hardest thing a parent could ever go through.
So very sorry for your loss outdoors, 🙏🙏🙏
I am so sorry :(
Sorry for your loss!
My sincerest condolences. Sending prayers your way.
"Sky view windows...that's cute and everything, but let's go find the bar"
Love it Steve 😂
Hope your holiday was good steve .Give neighbor. .....A ho ho ho .
I'm enjoying these "not quite camping" episodes. They show us all things about Canada we're not real familiar with and it's most appreciated.
I can't imagine how hard the holidays are for you this year, but I am SOOO glad you have Crazy Neighbor as a friend as well as Mav!!! They both seem like such good guys and they are out traveling with you to keep some sort of normalcy in your life right now.
I’m new to the channel.. I take it his wife passed recently?
@@donniecreasey7722 yes she passed away a few months ago I believe
@@donniecreasey7722 Yeah, sadly. About 4 months ago if I'm not mistaken.
@@donniecreasey7722 Yes. A couple of months ago.
That’s terrible 😢 ….
I like how he's going through the train cars like he's in a horror movie, talking about how salmon and vegetarian stuff is too weird for him.
Salmon and vegetarian , love it , please gimme.
lol
At this point, I think Steve could do a video on cleaning his house and I would watch it uninterrupted. That friendly, engaging demeanor is why we keep coming back...and seeing him smile again, knowing the grief he's had to carry these last few months, is like the icing on top!
Well said!
What blows me away is they were willing to stop a half mile long train like it was a bus just to let three people get off closer to their house. Thats Canadian hospitality right there.
I hope TH-cam pays you a bunch of money Steve. Thank you so much for all the content you put out. I think a lot of us live vicariously through you.
Indeed
Yup 👍 what do you want to me and you want 😮😢
Hey Steve, love a good train vid :) So you know and can sleep better, you weren't running red signals. It's generally only the driver that sees the green signal because as soon as the first set of wheels on the first bogey goes past the pole, the signals change to red. You were nowhere near the front of the train, so only saw red lights as you went past.
@suspicionofdeceit8402 Thanks for all the technical information. I did not know that!
Thanks for the info!!! 🤪
Went to the comments for this info
The way they do this is the sections of track are electrically isolated from one another and there is a voltage applied across the two rails. The train completes the circuit across the rails to indicate there is something on that section of track.
This reply has a very important purpose that might save a life one day. Whenever there is a section of track with a road crossing, the crossing guards and signals are tied into this system. A car which has stalled on the tracks does not complete the circuit, so the train has a green signal, and by the time they see the car on the track, they don't have enough stopping distance to avoid hitting it. If a vehicle is stuck on the tracks, grab a set of jumper cables and connect them from one rail to another. This will turn the signals red on that section of track. The crossing signal and guard will activate too, so don't panic, it is you that is doing it.
A little bonus from this: the railroad has a central traffic control center where they monitor all of the trains. They know there is not supposed to be anything on that section of track, yet there is and you have stopped all of the traffic there. If you have no communications, don't worry because someone has been dispatched to investigate.
@@Just_a_Steve When the last axle on the train passes the lights the lights don't go straight to green. They go Amber first, then go green only when the last axel passes the next set of lights (so red 》amber 》green as the train goes through each section). A green light therfore means there are two empty track section ahead.
Steve I really appreciate what you said about living in the moment. It really impacted me in a positive way and I intend to carry that energy into 2023.
With my 'rail geek' hat on, a bit of info for you about the red lights - a railway signal will turn to red as soon as the lead cab and driver pass it, so it'd be green (or yellow) for them when it's passed, but red by the time you, as a passenger, pass it.
Love the video - a long-distance rail trip across Canada on the sleepers is also on my bucket list, despite living in the UK! And this has just furthered my desire to do it!
thank you for taking the time to explain that! I've always wanted to take a long trip on a train through somewhere scenic!
This is proof positive that quality content creation doesn't always have to be about the niche, it's about the personality and vibe of the host/creator. Well done, Steve! From one Edson to scenic Edson, thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Side note: The footage of Steve walking through the cars with the backlit dark green colors looks straight out of a horror film.
It's absolutely all about the personality, Steve is so easy to love, I can watch him paint and hang on to every minute, there are so many cringe channels with people that are unbearable to watch, especially in the camping community
I just have to say... I can listen to this man explain how paint dries while showing it to me.. you steve have a golden voice. Its always soothing calming. I love all your content. This new type of video is very entertaining. I'm so sorry for your loss, still breaks my heart. Just know that your videos are a great joy in my life.
PS: you should start a podcast or radio show... That voice is legendary
i know... he's my favorite pajama show. him camping makes me think of how my mom and my stepdad were in their younger years with me and my siblings in tow making memories and going on vacations together. I have lost them all but its good to remember that just because people go doesnt mean the times that happened cant be embraced
I also love his voice ..I too could listen to him about anything. Always thought that. Ty Steve…
Steve get drunker then piss and passes out getting black eyes lol
@@scladoffle2472 I really didnt mean it that way. And i'm sorry. Thank you for making me see it from that point of view...
@@maestroboy I disagree... I think it's nice that people like you make such sweet sincere comments to Steve... I wouldn't be offended or offset by your comment... I think it came from a soft place in your heart and I read it as kind nothing else...his loss doesn't get any easier if people don't mention it.. especially if they are leaving kind comments
Weekly reminder that we love you Steve! So happy that crazy neighbor has been keeping you company!
Everyone handles their grief differently. It warms my heart to see your follow through on you and your wife's plans. I'm sure she's looking at you go and proud of you enjoying your life. Happy trails partner!
👍
your* and your wife's plan
@@BodywiseMustard I think you should get another career, you're not meant to correct grammar on TH-cam. Both versions are correct. At least he had correct capitalization and punctuation.
Hasn't been 30 seconds, I'm already excited to watch your new adventure.
I'm glad to see you're doing well.
This video made me cry. I can't imagine how badly you wished your beautiful wife was there experiencing this with you. I love that instead of isolating yourself into a deep depression you're living your life exactly how your beautiful wife would want you to. To be honest if I ever lost my husband I don't know if I'd be able to function at all. I know she is there with you in spirit everywhere you go.
that trains running red lights like it's going out of style🤣😂🤣
Me too! I felt like I was crying with both sadness and hope. We love you Steve!
@@raven4k998 that was hilarious! I love that Steve is funny when he's not trying to be.
Amen
@@raven4k998 The light goes red after the front of the train passes it. It's to indicate to any trains following it that the block in front is occupied.
As a weird anxious/introverted person this video was awesome! Almost like I was on the train ride with you guys! Glad you are doing better Steve! I found your channel idk like 5 years ago ish and dude your videos have always put me in a better mood when I am feeling shitty and of course the beers! Thank you so much for all you do! By the way where can I buy a hoodie like the one you are wearing?
Thanks so much for the support and following along. The hoodie is a Tentree brand (They plant 10 trees for every item they sell) they have a website at tentree.com
Cheers!
Good video. Reminded me of my cross Canada trip in 2016. The red lights you passed by, are caused after the lead locomotive passes by the signal it triggers the signal to go red.Meaning this block is occupied.
The rear car, is a buffer car in case the rear of train is impacted. This ridiculous ruling came down from a beuarcrat back east, that probably has never rode a train. The Canadian has travelled across Canada for over 60 years and cannot ever recall a rear end collision.
I'm surprised Steve did not bring a couple of MRE's and heater packs for the trip
he was better prepared for the return trip...
...and some burgs!
He has stated no to MREs. Just his taste.
Shame he didn't do a stealth camping on the train, you know, sneaking into the economy class, setup a tent somewhere, then show us how hidden he is!
@Jorendo yeah let's get kicked off of a $1000 a ticket trip lol
This brought back many memories for me. I used to ride Amtrak across Wisconsin with my sons. Our favorite place to be was in the sky car (viewing car) when it would roll through Tunnel City, WI. To keep the little ones entertained I would point out the mini-hippos (pigs), the short necked giraffes (Ayrshire and Guernsey cattle) and spotted zebras (Appaloosa horses). The Amish kids sitting near us would listen in and laugh along with us. So much silliness and joy. Thank you Steve and Crazy Neighbor for sharing. Wishing all of you, including Crazy Neighbor Lady, the best for the coming year.
"Mini-hippos, short-necked giraffes and spotted zebras". Such a great way to keep your little ones entertained. They were lucky to have you for a parent.
"You might not get the chance to do these things."
That hit close to home. I was depressed for years and have "missed out" on a lot of things, I felt dead inside. These days I try to live every day as if it was my last.
You've helped me through some of my darkest days and I am sincerely thankful for you being here on planet Earth while I am around to join in on your adventures on the other side of the world.
I wish you all the best, Steve.
Same dude. Same
Been down for a decade it seems, my relationship of 5 years has potentially been ruined by it and to boot I have no job. There's almost no reason to continue
@@NoahCanFB I dont know your situation but let me say this: You have to create a reason to continue. Nobody else will and it has to come from within you. I did that and I am convinced everybody can.
Others have mentioned it but the signals go from green/yellow as soon as the front of the train enters the block. Hence why you're always seeing red
omg this is just like OpenTTD
Amazing trip, I’m sure BW was with you in spirit - great approach to life as well, do it now whist you still can.
As for running red lights, as the power car with the driver passes the signal (at green) it would have instantly changed to red, and being so far back down such a long train that is what you were seeing.
Many thanks once again, and best wishes for the new year ahead to you all.
You're really onto something here Steve, your speech before the train departed about no longer procrastinating gave me chills! I'm so excited for you and your channel!
I was smiling all the way through that video. What an adventure! Would love to do the sleeper train when I finally make it to Canada. Glad you had an amazing time ☺️
Me too!! 😀 right from the brilliant staff guys at the beginning, hope they've commented 😂 Looked like an absolutely amazing trip, can't wait for the return 😀👍
I did the this train from Toronto to Vancouver in the spring. It was fantastic. I had a room with a fold down bed. The scenery was amazing and so was the food. When you're stopped at night it's usually to let a freight train by. I do love train travel and used trains often.
Hello Grey Mann Shed! If you live in USA, we still have Amtrak passenger trains; no need to go all the way to Canada.
Has anyone ever stopped to think how lucky we are to still have Steve, alive, putting out S tier content for us? no time like the present to appreciate the man ❤️
legends never die
Was he supposed to die or something?
@@BBL_Drizzy91 could have stopped making videos for us, everything okay bud?
@@danielwest8171 I mean, that's a weird thing to say. Imagine telling your kid or friends "I'm glad you're here, alive".
@reyphelia7838 The original comment was a bit too on the nose imo, considering this was very soon after his wife died.
Steve: "Live every day like it's your last"
Also Steve: "Dinner is too fancy, lets get pizza"
He can't eat lamb, chicken or salmon? lol okay 🙄
@@Yalbit Agreed! As much as i love you steve this is just downright strange to me .. !!
@@emily-gh9ox He's a Canadian who doesn't like maple flavor, I'm getting "Island of Misfit Toys" flashbacks here, lol.
Glad the old dome is alright and the black eye is healed! Beautiful wife is most certainly proud for you saying "screw later, do now" for this trip ❤ you needed it ❤
we just ran a red🤣😂🤣
Amen
“That’s cute and everything, but let’s go find a bar”…. Never change Steve! Here’s to more adventures!
Definitely one of my favorite parts of traveling by train 😂
Keep your head up Steve, seems like you got good friends in crazy neighbor, praying for you man
Hey Steve I just wanted you to know that I have been alone this Christmas and depressed. I have binge watched your videos and it has brought me joy and laughter. I know you had a difficult year this past year with losing beautiful wife, but please know that you lifted the spirits and heart of an old lady this Christmas God bless.
My first Christmas all alone. Frustrating. But when I saw what other people had to deal with I was grateful for electricity and hot water. And none of us died, so there is that… ❤🎉
I went with a group to Chicago years ago. We went one night for dinner that was the Obama’s favorite. What rich food. I have never been so sick afterwards. Very rich and fatty. Yuck!
Hi Beth, I have also spent holidays alone and depressed (last year)
I hope you're doing ok and send you my love
As an individual with bipolar issues, I'd like to join you in appreciating the impact Steve brings to our lives, if I may
He's become kind of like a non-judgemental friend and an inspiration to me for my windings
I even find myself talking back to the screen and can laugh at myself for doing so
I think we're all here for Steve's adventures however they manifest
Take care, Beth! Any friend of Steve's is a friend of mine and must possess a good heart
Steve. I love watching your stealth camping videos. This is a pleasant departure. You should think about doing more of these. Hope your eye is ok. Thought you might have poked yourself in the eye with a twig. So sorry about the loss of your better half. You keep doing it and I'll keep watching. Thanks.
Steve, once the front of the train is past a signal, it turns red. Depending on location of signal also regulates which track it is for.
In Britain at least, it's usually less than a second between the front of a train passing a green signal & it turning red, partly to protect the train that's just gone onto that section of track
Thank you!
I can't be the only one who misses Steve despite having never met him? every video I'm just like "gosh can't wait to see this dude again!" lol
He legit feels like a part of my life. Like it almost feels weird that we don’t talk personally if that makes sense at all. He’s such a genuinely likable person. I’m so glad that he’s making the most of each moment and living for the now. Something I’m trying very hard to learn to do.
I hope the New Year is better for you then the last, Steve. Sending you all our love and keep bringing us the adventures!
Hi Steve! Hi Crazy Neighbor!! I have always wanted to take a train trip!! Awesome video
I have to do it now. That car with the view...sublime!
@@jlucasound right? I loved seeing it!
@@Littlestofthings52 Well, like Steve said, life is worth living now. Can always just take a day train to like chicago.
@@nickjimbob2776 I am disabled and can’t afford it but if I could you better believe me I would 😊
Yes, in fact, for years I've said I wanted to take a long distance train ride through Canada on this train with the skylights!
I forgot to ask them how much a beer cost. But they already have my credit card. I actually laughed out loud when you said that
If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it! LOL.
The fact that this man is doing things on his wife and his own bucket list is admirable. You love to see it.
Did she pass?
@@kittehboo7119 unfortunately, yes.
Hey Steve, I am an engineer for Amtrak and was one for FNBS. Have loved your videos for years. The reason the signals are all "red" when you go by them is because they "drop" when the engines pass them. Once the leading end of the movement passes the signal it goes from "clear" or whatever aspect it is displaying to its default of "stop" (red). Love the video, its also on my bucket list!
Came here to comment the exact same thing
@@glizzymcguire3311 same here!
Everyone should be so lucky to have a crazy neighbor in their life.
Significant differences here from UK rail.
1. It runs
2. You don't get catapulted into the drivers seat when it stops.
3. You get told to respectful to others. (priceless)
4. It can move in snow.
Great footage Steve. Wishing you well the best. cheers.
They'll stop and let you get off between stations!
@@JonathanCorwin That would be great in the UK if they started moving to begin with. Great point though.
@@toastnotoflondon8500 Yeah, I guess they do sometimes stop between stations, although normally because they've broken down or hit a leaf, rather than to be helpful
I was not prepared for when you mentioned this was on yours and beautiful wifes' bucket list and im a fully grown man crying. Im so proud of you Steve, I would love to know someone like you in person, an amazing guy!
Me too
Same
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Happy Christmas and Happy New Year Steve!
Man, Steve is saying some powerful things and taking powerful actions as he moves on. What a strong and inspiring dude
I love the “darkest hours of the night” reference. RIP Stobe
I was out adventuring with my dog the other day and saw R.I.P Stobe on a freight train. I miss him.
So good man, almost brought a tear to my eye.
Rewatching this episode......what you said about not holding back especially in the wake of all the bad.......you are an inspiration Steve love you brother
Hey Steve and crazy neighbour
Hey!
The dynamic duo on a train…I love it! Always love a new video.
Reading your post just made me think of "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" for a good laugh.
This was on Tom's bucket list, he wanted to travel from one end of Canada to the other on a train. We never got to do it with the pandemic and then, him dying over a yr. ago. We definitely would have had the rack of lamb. I'm so glad you got to do this and I got to see it through your ventures. Thanks Steve. 🤗💖 Have a Great New Year. 🎉
You are hands down one of the coolest campers (albeit, unconventional, lol) I subscribe to. I never leave likes or comments, but I want you to know that I'm a US veteran that has been diagnosed with PTSD years ago and camping and the wilderness is what helped me stay sane. Channels like yours inspire me to remain vigilant and enjoy this beautiful world.
Please keep on trucking with your crazy content, you're a very inspiring guy, through your years posting.this. Thank you, truly.
Thank you kindly Steve. I live vicariously through you and really appreciate your adventures. Crazy neighbour is such a good man.
were just running reds lights like crazy here🤣😂🤣
They are both great human beings
I thought Steve was gonna go stealth camping on a VIA Rail train as a stow away. lol!
Happy new year Steve from the other side of the world!
That berth looked pretty cozy.
That can be on the return trip.
That would be great, Steve the stowaway.
Hobo Steve
Tent in baggage car...
Travel with Steve would also be a good channel idea lol would love to see more Canada with Steve as a guide. Canadians make this happen please!!!!!
Hello Steve from Kansas! Just so you know, the signals turn red as the locomotive passes. This keeps trains behind you from getting too close. Enjoy!
Steve, I feel you've transcended from just camping videos to a life vlogger. I'm all here for it man, more of this.
Well he is hunkering down pretty good on that train
You are an inspiration Steve! Just to watch you doing what you love in life! Thank you for sharing it with us.
R.I.P. Crazy Neighbour
Your friendship with Crazy Neighbor is some of the best media I've seen in years. I'm sure you don't always agree on things I can tell but damn you guys have each other's back. It's beautiful. All my best friends like that who are more my brothers than my actual brothers live across the country from me and I miss them dearly. Won't even get into how my actual family treats me because of a personal medical decision, that sentence alone has those in my position perking up thinking "ohhh I know man, I know! I feel you....".....and God bless those people. God bless you two as well. You're bringing joy to the world. Thank you.
Thanks for taking us along on this. I think most of your audience knows the significance
Not to worry about the red signals, they were not red when the engine went by. Once the train enters the next block it knocks down the signal meaning it displays red, so that’s why you were seeing all reds. You were pretty far back from the head end. Fun video, I enjoyed watching it during the darkest hours of the night!
RIP STOBE. Man I miss him.
Foamer! Jk stay awesome
@@ihopcsx Railroader, 20 years, and yes a little bit of foam as well.
Totally different type a video and I loved it dude. I've only been on amtrak for a max of 1hr and subway trains. That train is dope I love the dome cabin. Maybe one day I'll get to experience that. BTW little man thinks this is your best video simply cause of the train itself haha. Stay safe Steve and look forward to more great adventures
Anyone else just watch train trips like this. I find it sooooo relaxing. Great video Steve.
It is good to see you doing something different. I feel it adds to your adventures.
Steve. I cannot express how much your videos have helped myself, and I assume many others. Your videos are an indispensable reprieve from the tougher days that life has in store for us. My heart broke upon your announcement of beautiful wife. The strength you have shown throughout this difficult time has shown/taught us so much.
To everyone on and involved in the channel, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you. Thank you for giving us joy and laughter in the darkest days. Since typing this made me tear up, I needed to put in a Trailer Park Boys quote that helped me keep a sliver of brevity through a very similar point in my life. 'Fuckin' way she goes, boys.'
I wish you (and crazy neighbor) all the BEST in the new year and wish you all the success in the world. And, cold step 2's. 🍻
Cheers buddy and much love from Ontario.
You are so right about living life to its fullest , we just never know what tomorrow will bring . Looks like you guys had an enjoyable trip , minus the menu .
Yes, don't wait to live life. I had a falling accident in 2020 & haven't been able to walk since. I'm stuck in a bed 24/7 & hate it!!!!
@@trishg5820 i am soooo sorry to hear that 😢. I am in the final stage of a lung disease and I try to do as much as I can , especially on my good days . Sending you a cyber Hug .
@@CryMeARiver63 I got your hug (so warm & comfy) & sending one back with a box of chocolates. You are sweet. I hope you have better days than bad & the new year brings you better health.
No, it wasn't camping, but I really enjoyed going for a train ride with you and Crazy Neighbor! Might be one of my favorite episodes! Thanks! Stay safe and healthy!
Been looking forward to this, thank you for everything you have given us Steve. Truly love it all!
I'm thrilled you had the opportunity to experience this Steve. People travel from all over the world to experience train travel in Canada. It is such a shame it is so expensive. If you ever have the opportunity to travel on VIA again, I highly recommend the route between Jasper and Prince Rupert. Also, the Rocky Mountaineer train is a fun luxury tour. It's much more expensive than VIA but worth the trip. Thank you for continuing to make these videos for us!
So incredibly happy you had such a wonderful first trip on ViaRail! The employees are such gems (I love that the engineer dropped you off at a better spot for you!)
Although my first trip with Via last week was a bust (37 hours to end up where I started and not where I wanted to go) I'm willing to give it another go once I get my refund, just not in a blizzard next time.
Sending ya all the wishes for good camping spots, timely trains, kind engineers, clear skies, and fun adventures in the New Year.
Glad you and Crazy Neighbor are having some adventures. Happy New Year to you both.
Steve you are so genuine and unique you could video just about anything and we would keep watching !
I agree.
I mostly agree, but there is a few things I don't need to see him doing lol 😉
One weekend I went back 12 years and watch all of his videos.
@@sometimesijustgetluredaway I should do that, you get a better feeling for people seeing how they started and were they came from.
I should do that
Glad you got crazy neighbor to keep you busy with adventures Steve. Camping in itself is about adventure so, even though this was a train, I still thought it was a cool adventure. My dad is fighting cancer and he reminds me all the time that if you have something you want to do, do it while you have the health and ability. Soon you won’t have one or the other. Get out there and DO those things. LIVE your life to the fullest. Safe travels Steve. Hope 2023 is great for you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Steve!
Can't wait for 2023 to be the best year for camping yet.
I love that the engineer agreed to just stop in the middle of nowhere to let them off--only Steve & Crazy Neighbor could get them to agree to do that! And welcome on camera to Crazy Neighbor's "lady friend"! Hope we'll be seeing more of her on some journeys too!
the town evensburg has like 1500 people. i used to live there lol safe as houses
Surprisingly, the Canadian train will stop basically anywhere you want, if you give them enough notice ahead of time.
@buddygirl... i lived there for 2 weeks and got robbed 3 times and murdered 7 times... So maybe not as safe as you say?
Thank you for the wise words and inspiration. Been putting off some adventures for “someday” and you just gave me the stark reminders that A) there is no ‘someday’ on a calendar and B) tomorrow isn’t promised for any of us. Hunker down my friend. You are impacting so many people for the better. Cheers!
Steve, sharing your journey is helping a lot of people get on the right path. Wishing peace for your heart.
Aweh, Steve, your voice cracking up talking about your dream to go with Jess, made me tear up. I wish I could give you a hug, man. I'm so glad you got to do it. Jess would have wanted you to still enjoy these adventures ❤️
Thanks for taking us along Steve, we know this trip meant a lot more than just a simple train ride.
I've always wanted to ride on a sleeper car! I'm sorry your beautiful wife was not there in person, but she was there in spirit.
Man... I didn't realize the sights in and around Vancouver would get to me, especially the greater Vancouver area. I worked for the olympics, was on a couple huge construction sites, and used to road trip pretty often. Winter in Vancouver was always a special time, and I'm surprised how much I miss it. I moved back to Vancouver Island in April 2021, and have made new friends here, but most of my adult life was spent there. Nothing like picking a direction and starting to drive, and being able to go as far as I want!
Black eye Steve 😂, thanks for the fun trip video and stay safe! Hopefully you and crazy neighbor had a blast and a Happy New Year! Cheers 🍻
I'm glad to see you're trying to live your best life. I've been watching you since the boondoocking days. You're a strong guy and you've got a good friend in CN*. Y'all take care.
Happy New Year from Alabama!
Steve I did this trip from Ontario to BC and Back as a Kid. Looks exactly the same 15+ Years later. The Red Signals is because your train engine tripped them the second you went over it. So if you got closer to the front you would see them green.
Edit: I just want to say, I'm glad they still do the crazy random stops. We stopped in a random farmer field in BC when we went haha. Closest to our family there.
Thanks for sharing.
It's awesome to see other adventures! I love stealth camping but VIA Rail is such a bucketlist item for me and it's so fun to see your perspective on it. If you ever get the chance Amtrak has some really fabulous trips through the US like Empire Builder and California Zephyr that are straight vibes in coach or roomette.
Another great trip, Stev. I have to agree with the "not putting things off." My beautiful wife passed away suddenly just before Christmas and the day before my birthday. There are many things I wish we had gotten to do together. As always, stay strong.
That looks so fun! How much are tickets for something like that?
I was kind of wondering too so I had a quick look. Single, one way, lower berth looks like $710 (discounted, when available) or $835. In Canadian $ of course, taxes included (estimated). A bit more than I was anticipating but then everything is now... lol.
Camping on a train is still camping! I’ve always wanted to take a trip by rail like this. Another great installment, Steve. Thanks for sharing.
What a fun trip! Also-“the only scenery we’ll see then is the bottom of a glass” cracked me up! Happy New Year, Steve!
After the engine passes the signal it drops to red (stop) it’s normal bud, glad your having fun!
love the camping vids but these are great too. wouldnt mind seeing more "adventures with steve"
Jess is with you all the time, Steve, and I know this gave her so much joy, as does your determination to seize the day and not put things off. Great video.
This brings back a lot of childhood memories for me, we always used to ride these trains (dome cars and all) between Toronto and Quebec City back when they had a fancier level of service on this route. It's amazing to think that the dome car you were sitting in might have been one of the same ones I was in 40 years ago..
And Steve, I think the same as you about "do it now because you never know when it'll be too late" mantra. We might be less comfortable in retirement because of having done it, but will have had a lot of life experiences.