KVR across the Coldwater River (BC, Coquihalla Summits)

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KVR across the Coldwater River (BC, Coquihalla Summits)

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2 ай бұрын

Devastating fires and floods hit the Merritt subdivision of the Kettle Valley Railway route in late 2021. One of the most popular sections exists at the start of the route, from Brodie Station north. I wanted to see what condition the trail is and if the route is still navigable.

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@anakerose 2 ай бұрын

So sad to see it that destroyed, but nice to see a couple of the trestles survived. You're right though, it probably will never be repaired 😢

@LowLightMike 2 ай бұрын

Very much enjoyed. As a railway history nerd, I appreciate the maps and mention of the subdivision, at the start of the video. Thanks for all of your work on this.

@LifeIsAdventureChannel 2 ай бұрын

Me too! I love finding an old photo and comparing it to the present day location.

@hap5215 2 ай бұрын

Nerves of steel going it alone in that territory … congrats and thanks for sharing .

@surfingmoose 2 ай бұрын

That was great. I have buddies who would love to do that trail.

@agesadventures 2 ай бұрын

Awesome trip! Too bad about the devastation from floods and fires, but a good display of what Mother Nature can do😁

@mr.q7943 2 ай бұрын

Been wondering how that section fared...we came at it from where it crosses Brookmere road at Bridge #6 and we were gobsmacked by the devastation. Thanks for the intel.

@LifeIsAdventureChannel 2 ай бұрын

The burnt trestle was a shocker!

@CanadianSledDog 2 ай бұрын

Cool little adventure, sad to see all that damage. Hopefully the community can come together to rebuild the trail, it's totally possible to do. Might need some funding from the province to repair the bridges. I still want to ride the whole thing some day!

@nigelmccomb8106 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I’ve been wondering about that section, I think Brookmere is the best starting point at present.

@LifeIsAdventureChannel 2 ай бұрын

I beg to differ on Brookmere as a starting point. You can’t go very far on the KVR in either direction without the trail being destroyed and very difficult to navigate.

@juliamadison5701 2 ай бұрын

Look how dry the river beds are!

@alexinnewwest1860 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I have been curious of the extent of the damage. I hope they find the time and funds to repair this. At least it’s only one bridge

@briankent103 2 ай бұрын

Hopefully it all gets restored someday.

@blueman5924 2 ай бұрын

Nice..part 2 of that Fall adventure. 👍🍁🤙

@LifeIsAdventureChannel 2 ай бұрын

That's right! I hear it used to be a nice scenic loop from Brookmere but now it takes a couple separate day trips!

@chromebook2724 2 ай бұрын

thanks

@brucewmclaughlin9072 2 ай бұрын

Have not done that section and did not know any trestles existed. pity that the rail trail can not be repaired for tourism .

@canuckprogressive.3435 Ай бұрын

I doubt this will ever be repaired.

@tandemcompound2 2 ай бұрын

very interesting vid. thanks. I would be interested in bicycling, filming, documenting the Brodie to Coquihalla Lakes section and see how much damage there is and how impassible is.

@LifeIsAdventureChannel 2 ай бұрын

I fully recommend doing this - it’s very interesting!

@petersingh330 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for making all these videos! It's definitely been very helpful in my prep for hopefully riding from Vancouver to Keremeos some day! Random question but we're you also riding with a big group of kids in tulameen over may long weekend? Drove by someone that looked like you!

@LifeIsAdventureChannel 2 ай бұрын

Yeah we were riding around Otter Lake! Hilarious!

@rogerbouchard7135 2 ай бұрын

Bikewacking, I like it a new term for Websters. 😂😊

@LifeIsAdventureChannel 2 ай бұрын

Yes! And then to the olympics!!

@MyopicAdventures 2 ай бұрын

🤣 @@LifeIsAdventureChannel

@billmcmeekin7909 2 ай бұрын

Mother nature takes all back eventually. In my Rockies, old roads sub alpine left alone, are basically gone in twenty years. Grown in, erroded and mostly unrecognizable. Your trail is a huge loss though. I'm sure many people enjoyed it before its devastation.

@brainfleming8756 2 ай бұрын

Why to you call bridges trestles?

@LifeIsAdventureChannel 2 ай бұрын

Oops!

@nigelmccomb8106 2 ай бұрын

Because of the construction method.

@Bobcagon 2 ай бұрын

For years I followed Iohan Gueorguiev kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bql3rbZ0sJ--h3U.htmlsi=NgDm6ZtLv8VVqyjA and his bike travels from Northwest Territories to Argentina. Iohan made some YT vids of his riding the Kettle Valley Rail. An amazing young man. RIP

@LifeIsAdventureChannel 2 ай бұрын

Interesting, I will take a look!