Late Nights In the Woods! | Bikepacking Victoria, BC Cowichan Valley 8

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Ай бұрын

We bikepacking on Vancouver Island on the Cowichan Vally 8 in Cananda. We have some struggles along the way as we adjust to our first bikepacking trip of the year including late nights in the woods!
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About us: We are Liz and Alex, a married couple that makes outdoor adventure and travel videos. We strongly believe that dreams are meant to be pursued, and we hope to motivate others to get outside their comfort zones and do the same. We are full-time nomads and divide up our time between traveling abroad and the other part of the time in our self converted van all the while fitting in loads of outdoor-based adventure along the way! Our goal is to show you amazing places and inspire you to get outside your comfort zone and pursue your dreams...whatever they may be.

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@JustJake77 Ай бұрын

I've lived in Victoria on and off for 20 years.... Describing it as a cross between Europe and the PNW is an accurate description.

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Right?! Such a cool vibe there! That’s awesome you lived there for so long. What amazing trails!

@myronas Ай бұрын

Totally agree on the drugs issues you mentioned.

@thattravellingguy Ай бұрын

I was in Vancouver last August and September. Also spent time in Vancouver island. The Canadians are so friendly, polite and courteous. Loved every one of them. The memories of My stay in Vancouver and Vancouver island are completely dedicated to them.

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

That’s awesome! They are the best ☺️

@jcmuellner Ай бұрын

Could have parked free at my place (Warmshowers host) in Port Angeles! Such a great route and there's many more on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Thanks for the video!

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Aww thanks! That would have been nice. We didn’t even look at warm showers for this trip.

@theandrewness 15 күн бұрын

This is probably the best video on here that truly depicts the first day struggles and shows more of the trail through the ups and downs. Did the ride in May and was not expecting half of the terrain. Thanks for the vid!

@scratchcratch 23 күн бұрын

It's quite an adventure and nicely told as well. Living in the Metro Vancouver area, this is definitely a bikepacking route on my radar. Thanks for sharing, and best of luck on your trips!

@heyjudesadventures Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I'm from VI and I'm hoping to ride this route this route soon. I've ridden parts of it, but it's time to piece it all together. Great video 😊

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Nice! That’s awesome! Such nice trails :)

@Goesriding Ай бұрын

Im from vic too and I always wanted to ride this. Read my mind.

@everest1sierra2 Ай бұрын

Welcome to Canada! Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands definitely have some killer hills! Great video!

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙌🏼

@LarryL05 Ай бұрын

You are so right, addiction is a disease and we do not do enough to help these people.

@jamesainsworth5711 16 күн бұрын

What a great video. I live in Shawnigan Lake. In fact you rode past my house. It is great seeing and hearing from others that use and explore our local trails. Such a shame about getting stuck at that gate. These gates are fairly new, but there is a way around them by taking a turn up a gravel road a few hundred meters before reaching the gate. I hope you enjoyed your time on the Island and you'll be back for more.

@user-yv6jb8yl8x Күн бұрын

Will have to remember this next week. :)

@planesandbikes7353 Ай бұрын

enjoyed the video! I apologize for the government's choice up the ridiculous steepest route up the Malahat leaving Victoria. They have a perfectly good easy-grade former railroad grade they should have used, which would have been more useful for commuters also. Maybe some day it will be a proper rails to trail as the train will never return.

@myronas Ай бұрын

Congratulations for the editing and as always the music

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊😊

@kizzmitten1 Ай бұрын

Should be sponsored by BC Tourism. Nice work!

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Haha 😂! That would be nice

@Jackiemycat 5 күн бұрын

Oh you should have gone to Fields in Cowichan lake! I bought a huge bag of individual Haribo gummies for 4 Bucks. I’m a bus driver in Vic and they are my go to snack haha. I also give them to kid on the bus. Enjoyed your video so much. Have done most of the trails bit lots I haven’t. The Dog house is a iconic restaurant in Duncan. Glad you enjoyed it!

@miusop Ай бұрын

❤❤❤ Nice to see you again

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@TravelWithTats 28 күн бұрын

So much fun! I’ve lived on Van Island basically my entire life and I only recently learned this is a thing! While I’ve never bike packed before, I can’t wait to give it a go. Your video instilled a great deal of confidence :) thank you

@PursuingMountains 27 күн бұрын

That’s great! You should definitely give it a try! Such beautiful trails

@sasakontour Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching your video. You have such a nice way of storytelling and taking us a long the way of your adventure. I just found your channel and will watch the other videos you published. ☺️🦦

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Aww thank you! Glad you found us :)

@Jackiemycat 5 күн бұрын

I worked in that ferry the Coho and my dad ran it until he was 84!

@bicyclerider8218 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wonderful video. You two make it so easy. Do you have a video describing your bikes and equipment? BTW, I've been sober for 39 years. Unfortunately, I know firsthand the damage addition causes, particularly to families.

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Congratulations on 39 years sober!! That’s amazing! Our most recent packing video is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ard8acei0MqlYJc.html

@Goadahell Ай бұрын

What a great video guys! Beautiful camera work and editing. I have ridden this route the last 2 years and it’s very cool to see it through someone else’s eyes/lens. Keep up the great work!

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Aww thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the camera and editing work :)

@hikerbikerbirder Ай бұрын

@15:32 This is a Barred Owl (Strix varia), quite common on Vancouver Island.

@ipodhty 6 күн бұрын

good to see someone who is not a asshole about our countries drug problem, but yeah always good to keep in mind sometimes you are not going through tourist towns, but real rural communities (which often come with a drug problem)

@andrewhorsfield666 Ай бұрын

I work for the parks department that manages the trails you used for a substantial portion of your trip. It's always interesting to hear how visitors, especially from out of town, feel about the trails. Glad to hear you enjoyed your experience!

@planesandbikes7353 Ай бұрын

move the trail up the Malahat to the E&N railbed please.

@jamesainsworth5711 16 күн бұрын

A big "Thank you" to you and your department. I'm a big user of these trails, including the Galloping Goose, Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail, Trans Canada Trail, and the Cowichan Valley Trail. These trails are spectacular and well maintained. I'd love to know how I could help.

@jasonarthurs3885 14 күн бұрын

A section of this trail is my daily commute.

@Naufrago_Sur Ай бұрын

Good to see you back on the bikes! 1. My go to is Life Saver gummies - berry when I can find them. 2. Where did you park in Port Angeles for future reference? Thanks for the video.

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

I love Life Saver Gummies! We just parked in a parking lot near the ferry terminal, it’s pretty small, but I think it’s fine if you get there early enough

@Goesriding Ай бұрын

Nice Im from vic and saw your vid. Thanks for this 😊.

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Nice! Glad you found us ☺️

@PedalsNPetals Ай бұрын

Nice 🎉

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Thanks! 🙌🏼☺️

@maxthrust976 9 күн бұрын

You were right about the vultures the first time, they are turkey vultures.

@lisadee7150 4 күн бұрын

19:55 you were both half right. Those are turkey vultures!

@PedalsNPetals Ай бұрын

Was that Bear growling LoL..no on the owl for me, they freak me out.

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Haha 😂 I don’t think the bear was growling I think he was just breathing heavily since he was climbing a steep hill pretty quickly

@PedalsNPetals Ай бұрын

@@PursuingMountains LoL how I sound but I think I growl😆

@melissapatrick6888 Ай бұрын

Hey guys, thanks so much for this video! I'm doing this route in a couple of days and it was great to see your report! Can you pinpoint where the construction you had to go around is on the trail? I couldn't get a spot at Bamberton, so I'll be going straight to the ferry...I'm wondering if that will also keep me from hitting that closure. I'm so much more excited after watching your video! Thanks again!!!

@planesandbikes7353 Ай бұрын

they were on a side route away from the figure8 connecting to Bamberton campsite. It is just a paved road from Shawnigan lake to the Mill Bay ferry terminal.

@vlogyoutubeolja Ай бұрын

Очень интересно🤔💭

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Спасибо!

@PedalsNPetals Ай бұрын

How many miles average do bike tires last before they need replaced or do we wait for a blowout?

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

At least 1000-3000 miles, but it depends on other factors such as terrain.

@Bikepacking Ай бұрын

Did you dry your sleeping bags with tennis balls

@luvinfunvan Ай бұрын

My son and I did this last year. How’d you like the hat climb? ;)

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Nice! Those climbs were tough on the first day for sure 😅

@triathloner1 Ай бұрын

Couldn’t tell from the video but those were probably turkey vultures.

@PursuingMountains Ай бұрын

Oh cool! So we were both right…sorta 😆

@path.1462 Ай бұрын

I think those were real turkeys. They go into trees at night to roost. 🦃

@planesandbikes7353 Ай бұрын

actual turkeys. turkey vultures don't make that sound and are smaller

@jamesainsworth5711 16 күн бұрын

These are just normal turkeys. Several years ago someone had released their turkeys after not wanting to look after them any more. This rafter of turkeys has grown over the years and have become part of our community in Shawnigan Lake. At times you will see as many at 20 turkeys strolling through the village.

@Goesriding 18 күн бұрын

Just a heads up, I tried to go up to the kinsol tressle bridge from victoria today but got stopped at goldstream camp grounds area (lower left of the 8) where there is a gate.. unfortunately the gate guy said this way was closed and told me to go through the campsite but that was also a dead end. Unless you want to rude the train tracks... I guess you guys got lucky and snuck through lol. Sucks cause only way to bike there is to go on the ferry.... lame..😢😢😢

@jamesainsworth5711 17 күн бұрын

The entrance to the Sooke Wilderness trail starts at the Humpback water reservoir. I'm not aware of an entrance from the Goldstream Campground. They do have temporary closures near the water treatment center which can be found on the CRD website. The next scheduled closer is on July 15 from 8am to 12pm. The Sooke Wilderness Trail is challenging. It is a beautiful route but the hills are very steep.

@Goesriding 17 күн бұрын

@@jamesainsworth5711I did a ride to cowichan lake and back today

@Goesriding 16 күн бұрын

@jamesainsworth5711 Iv never been that way but does it lead to smoke lake rd to Niagara main rd? That's where they stopped me and told me to go golden gate rd route... it leads to the train tracks that connects back on Niagara main rd... but it's a locked gate.

@Goesriding 16 күн бұрын

@jamesainsworth5711 I just checked and they won't let you get onto Kapoor main from Niagara main either...

@Goesriding 16 күн бұрын

@@jamesainsworth5711 oh I see what mean. Is the wilderness trail ride-able for bikes?