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Packrafting through a cave on Vancouver Island
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I saw photos of Little Huson Cave and wondered if it was possible to packraft on this river, underground, and through the cave. So I went to North Vancouver Island and my brother teamed up with me to see if it was possible. We paddled where possibly no one has packrafted before.
Big thanks to Kent for his help with some of the video shots.
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A ghost town in the hills: Silver City, Idaho
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SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke Silver City, Idaho is packed with history. This mining town in the mountains was founded in the 1860's with the boom and bust of valuable gold and silver mines. The peak population reached approximately 2500 people before almost dropping to zero after WWII. It never truly was abandoned and I use the term 'ghost town' loosely here, because although it felt like a gho...
The Lower Owyhee River by Packraft
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SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke The Owyhee River, in southeastern Oregon is such a gem. We spent 5 days/4 nights from Rome to Birch Creek, a distance of approx. 50 miles/78km. The flow was an average of 2700 ft3/s for this period, a fun class 2/3 level, and the weather was perfect. We stopped by riverside hot springs, caves, desert tower formations, and saw lizards, rattlesnakes, owls, and many ot...
Packrafting the Owyhee River - Trailer
Просмотров 67028 дней назад
SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke Packrafting the Owyhee River, Oregon in May 2024. Stay tuned for the full adventure video coming soon! Interested in an Insta360 ONE X3 camera like the one I use in this video? I earn commission and you get a free accessory if you purchase through this link: www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRZI1J Video and editing by Luke Gibson. If you liked this video, you can buy ...
Packrafting the Zig Zag River, Mt Hood
Просмотров 842Месяц назад
SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke Cold, clear mountain water of the Zig Zag river flows through Rhododendron on the flanks of Mt Hood, Oregon, and I wanted to get my packraft wet. A fun, short section was all we had time for. Thanks for watching! Interested in an Insta360 ONE X3 camera like the one I use in this video? I earn commission and you get a free accessory if you purchase through this link:...
Sleeping in a Snow Cave and summiting Mt Jimmy Jimmy
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SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke In spring the snow is deep in the mountains, a perfect time to dig a snow cave in the sub-alpine, and sleep in it! A properly built snow cave can actually be pretty comfortable, and warmer than above the snow where it is windy. This area is north of Squamish and the next day to have some fun turns on the splitboard, my dog and I go up and summit Mt Jimmy Jimmy. Than...
Cookout in a cave
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SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke In his video join me as I make a fire in the mouth of a cave and cook some delicious sausage in a beautiful forest next to a clear, cascading creek. Thanks for watching! Interested in an Insta360 ONE X3 camera like the one I use in this video? I earn commission and you get a free accessory if you purchase through this link: www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRZI1J Vide...
Paddling to an abandoned military fort on an island
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SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke On a lush, green uninhabited island in Skagit Bay, this forgotten military fort sits hidden from view of passing boats. It’s name is Goat Island, and the fort was home to Battery Harrison, part of the harbour defences for Puget Sound, built over 100 years ago. Follow me and my dog Nina as we paddle out and visit this interesting spot and relive its history. It is a ...
Abandoned WWII Bunkers of Washington’s Juan de Fuca Coast
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SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke Ever wanted to go underground in old, overgrown, coastal defence bunkers hidden in the forest? Well here on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula near Port Angeles I do, and it’s super interesting. The largest WWII-era battery is even drive through, and open to the public. These lookouts and military forts were part of protecting the Juan de Fuca Strait and Puget Sound fro...
Paddling out to an abandoned ship
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke Out in Nisqually Flats, Washington, sits the 'Captain Barker': a cement ship turned into a breakwater. It is surrounded by water at high tide but makes a fun packraft paddle out to this unique 'island' - on this day it was as calm as a mirror. Thanks for watching! Interested in an Insta360 ONE X3 camera like the one I use in this video? I earn commission and you get...
Biking to Olympic Hot Springs
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SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke What an incredible place! Tucked away up in the forested mountainside in Olympic National Park, these hot spring pools make for a perfect winter soak in the naturally heated, beautiful hot water seeping out of the faults. Because of the washout along the Elwha river, getting to the hot springs now requires a bike (or very long walk) up the vehicle-less road, before ...
Going Batty Underground in Osoyoos
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SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke The sagebrush desert of the South Okanagan is a unique place and stacked with history. In this video I visit an underground gold mine in Osoyoos BC, which has been preserved as critical bat habitat for Townsend's Big-Eared bats. They roost and hibernate in caves and abandoned mines, so it's important not to destroy or block off the old mine. This is the first time I...
Ice Skating near Squamish
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SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke The lake with one of the most stunning backdrops in BC makes for a fun ice skate near Squamish. A classic Canadian winter activity! Thanks for watching! Interested in an Insta360 ONE X3 camera like the one I use in this video? I earn commission and you get a free accessory if you purchase through this link: www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRZI1J Video and editing by ...
Puppy Playtime
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.5 месяцев назад
SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke It is a ton of fun in the backyard as the puppies grow and gain function - they learn to run, wrestle with each other, chase the ball, jump and play. Nina helps teach them and feed them nutritious milk. Thanks for watching! Interested in an Insta360 ONE X3 camera like the one I use in this video? I earn commission and you get a free accessory if you purchase through...
Pupdate 3
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/lifeofluke Update number 3 for Nina's puppies, they are very fun and playful! They get their de-worming medicine and are growing fast. Thanks for watching! Video and editing by Luke Gibson. If you liked this video, you can buy me a coffee (and help support Nina & the puppies) at this link: www.ko-fi.com/O4O1AHT4 Interested in an Insta360 ONE X3 camera like the one I use in thi...
2 week old puppies
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2 week old puppies
Guess how many puppies Nina had
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Guess how many puppies Nina had
Riding frozen water crystals
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Riding frozen water crystals
Big Trees & Big Walls of the Eldred Valley
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Big Trees & Big Walls of the Eldred Valley
An Abandoned Mine Camp near Vancouver
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An Abandoned Mine Camp near Vancouver
Abandoned BC: Okanagan Mountain DC-3 Plane Crash 1950
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Abandoned BC: Okanagan Mountain DC-3 Plane Crash 1950
Capilano Mountain
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Capilano Mountain
An Abandoned Snowcat
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An Abandoned Snowcat
Bikerafting from Squamish to North Van: The Back Route
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Bikerafting from Squamish to North Van: The Back Route
The Armchair Traverse: High Effort, High Reward
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The Armchair Traverse: High Effort, High Reward
Dry Suit Testing
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Dry Suit Testing
Soo River Packraft
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Soo River Packraft
Mt Skook Jim: A Turquoise Gem on the Stein Divide
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Mt Skook Jim: A Turquoise Gem on the Stein Divide
Williams Peak, Chilliwack River Valley
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Williams Peak, Chilliwack River Valley
Gorman Lake to Dawn Mountain to Holt Lakes Loop
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Gorman Lake to Dawn Mountain to Holt Lakes Loop

Комментарии

  • @TrailRider604
    @TrailRider604 15 часов назад

    Wow! You sure do find some hidden gems. Nice work.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke Час назад

      I spend quite a bit of time researching all over to find these spots!

  • @WhitewaterOutdoors
    @WhitewaterOutdoors 16 часов назад

    So badass! Thanks for sharing 🤘🏻💪🏻🤘🏻

  • @normblais5120
    @normblais5120 20 часов назад

    What an adventure 👍👍

  • @heyjudesadventures
    @heyjudesadventures 22 часа назад

    It's so beautiful there. I wish I was brave enough to try it! 😊

  • @agesadventures
    @agesadventures День назад

    Pretty awesome😁 I was definitely thinking of it as a tube ride! I've seen this cave shown on another channel, but they did not paddle through it. We just saw the one side. Nice job, Luke😀 That looked fun! Was the path back over to the other side easy enough?

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 23 часа назад

      Thanks, yeah the trail back is not easy, it's a steep, rooty climb up from the river level through brush to reach the boardwalk/platform. We both did that return walk several times over.

    • @agesadventures
      @agesadventures 23 часа назад

      @@lifeofluke I'm going to have to check that place out sometime. Maybe bring an inner tube or something like that😀

  • @Crittermoto
    @Crittermoto День назад

    Nice! Water level was nice n high when you went through. Doubt it would have been possible last September when I was up there. Pretty darn cool tho 👍🏻

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 23 часа назад

      Yeah that is exactly why I went here in spring, because I knew that by summer the water levels are likely too low to paddle. So now was the time!

  • @relaxingnature2617
    @relaxingnature2617 День назад

    went there a few times in the 1980ies ..explored several other caves on the slope above the river including a sketchy thru cave thats long and very tight and has a submerged section certain times of year , its easy to get trapped in the submerged section even when its dry as rocks can snag on you gear and belt

  • @keithhepworth4934
    @keithhepworth4934 День назад

    Beautiful!

  • @jojoonthegogo
    @jojoonthegogo День назад

    My neck of the woods! Yet to get there but this year is the year.....I have never heard of anyone paddling through.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 23 часа назад

      Oh cool! Yeah I hope you check it out!

  • @stuartb9194
    @stuartb9194 День назад

    Add a few hippos and you have yourself a Dysney ride

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 23 часа назад

      haha, pretty much the log flume ride at any theme park

  • @altvibr
    @altvibr День назад

    went up there last fall and was thinking if anybody was crazy enough to go through it haha

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke День назад

      I Haha, I am, I love this sort of thing

  • @emilygibson6275
    @emilygibson6275 День назад

    Beautiful video Luke and Nina.!:)

  • @normanmallory2055
    @normanmallory2055 2 дня назад

    I have not been there just yet ! What a neat old town filled with great history ! Well covered on camera , a drone is a big plus to record this town and area !

  • @josephhoward7496
    @josephhoward7496 2 дня назад

    Awesome my Mom lives in Nampa Idaho, I always say I would like to go to Silver City... I'm definitely going this Fall for sure

  • @normanmallory2055
    @normanmallory2055 2 дня назад

    That’s a pretty cool site ! Filmed really good !

  • @heyjudesadventures
    @heyjudesadventures 2 дня назад

    Very cool. 😊

  • @DavidRamsay-ux5yx
    @DavidRamsay-ux5yx 3 дня назад

    I moved to Ocean Falls with my parents in 1955 when two years of age and lived there until 1968. Best place to live as a child and young person although somewhat sheltered from the city life moving to Prince George where my father worked at the pulp mill as a millwright. I have wanted to return to this home place but have decided to remember my experiences in a town that offered me a stepping stone in life. I am now seventy years of age living in the city of Vancouver and really appreciate the photos of the past and the positive memories that I will never forget.

  • @WW-sj7zk
    @WW-sj7zk 5 дней назад

    Just curious.. obviously bear spray is a must have but wondering if carrying a rifle for added protection is recommended, another must have and if that is even legal? Bear/ cougar encounters really scare me enough to never venture to places i would love to see… great video, absolutley beautiful… 😀

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 3 дня назад

      Bear spray would suffice, although I know there are some that like to have the extra protection of a rifle -- only as a last resort because shooting grizzly bears is illegal in BC. There are also many good practices that avoid having any issues with bears, like keeping all food scents away from your tent and in scent proof bags.

    • @WW-sj7zk
      @WW-sj7zk 3 дня назад

      Hey there, kind thks for the quick reply….. Doing the inside passage from Campbell River to Prince Rupert… leaving July 15th and plan on arriving in PR around mid September ( 36’ Trawler). Obviously taking our good ‘ol time which leaves plenty of opportunities to explore which is the whole point….. might start a channel to document our journey… thks again. ☮️🇨🇦☮️

  • @goldenwithahintofboss8787
    @goldenwithahintofboss8787 7 дней назад

    as a 30 yr local in whis and pemby this was new to me. thanku

  • @larrybutler8948
    @larrybutler8948 7 дней назад

    I have been to Silver City many times. You didn't see or show the millions of oyster shells behind the Restaurant/Bar. The Minors loved their Oysters.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 3 дня назад

      I would have loved to go inside the buildings and see all the interesting artifacts, but everything was still locked up from the winter.

  • @nanchesca3950
    @nanchesca3950 8 дней назад

    I enjoy your ghost town series. Have you visited Sandon BC yet?

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 5 дней назад

      Thanks! Yes I have visited Sandon back in 2016, a very cool spot.

  • @Jeremy_Bones
    @Jeremy_Bones 8 дней назад

    Thanks for making this, you've made a great recourse for this trail that showed me a lot i wasn't able to find in the written trip reports.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 3 дня назад

      Thanks Jeremy, glad it helped!

  • @ornerypilgrim
    @ornerypilgrim 9 дней назад

    ruclips.net/video/e63TpO-1YyM/видео.htmlsi=KLI5yNwyuXxiCukJ

  • @BrianKo-ug4cp
    @BrianKo-ug4cp 9 дней назад

    Hi What is the name of the campsite that you spent a night? is it Panorama Ridge that can also be accessed from Whistler side?

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 3 дня назад

      It's just the Gold Ears campsite below the peak/ at the emergency shelter. No, Panorama ridge is in a different park and this camp site is quite far from Whistler.

  • @1unsung971
    @1unsung971 10 дней назад

    now then. I really like this channel and the wonderful photography. However, I am astonished that you drive a Dodge Ram and you parked it instead of driving through the small amount of slushy snow to the deserted town. Please tell me what vehicle would be more capable than a Dodge Ram for that 2 and a half miles of minimal snow and slush? What is it with people from North America and challenges????????

  • @TrailStrider909
    @TrailStrider909 10 дней назад

    Love me some ghost towns! Thanks for the upload! You’re an inspiration to me!

  • @timwalker6239
    @timwalker6239 10 дней назад

    Smashed that like button!

  • @hypercynic
    @hypercynic 10 дней назад

    Orphan was also filmed there. Had never heard of the first one you mentioned actually.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 5 дней назад

      Hmm interesting, I'll have to look that up!

  • @Orourkebanjo
    @Orourkebanjo 10 дней назад

    Thanks Luke. Me and the wife were watching some of your other videos and they are really impressive! Great work!

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 5 дней назад

      Thanks a ton, Sean! Keep on making great music, it's really impressive that you play all the instruments and sing the vocals too!

  • @blueman5924
    @blueman5924 10 дней назад

    Nice tour. 👍🍁🤙

  • @frdmlvr
    @frdmlvr 10 дней назад

    Thanks for the tour.😊

  • @Kanakid
    @Kanakid 10 дней назад

    Great video! My grandsons and I are going to Halfway hot springs in July. Looking forward to it.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 5 дней назад

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy your trip.

  • @jayspot4
    @jayspot4 11 дней назад

    Awesome video Luke! Appreciate all the hard work setting up those camera shots. Really cool drone shot showing the expanse of the area. Kudos to your dog too what a champ! I believe we have the same packraft (Caribou) with Tzip. Did you find that u had to put your gear in waterproof sacks or did they stay dry just in their stuff sacks?… Thanks for bringing us along and more great adventures to come! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 10 дней назад

      Thanks James, yeah Nina loves coming along on every adventure! This is actually the explorer42 (discontinued), not the caribou. To keep things dry I had a couple dry bags, and all my sleeping gear went inside the raft to keep from getting wet.

    • @jayspot4
      @jayspot4 10 дней назад

      @@lifeofluke thanks for the info! I’m planning an overnighter with my packraft to Widgeon this summer. You’ve inspired me, it’ll be my first!

  • @ChrisPBacon-gt3nq
    @ChrisPBacon-gt3nq 11 дней назад

    No one mentions the nest on top of the ship mast lol. Also you missed the sooke potholes. The abandoned resort on the river. It’s pretty cool too.

  • @agesadventures
    @agesadventures 11 дней назад

    I like to see these old Ghost Towns. If there are year round residents and the buildings privately owned then maybe they will help this place stay on the map a little longer. It's great to have a glimpse of the past! I appreciate you filming this for us😁 Thanks, Luke!

  • @notoriusmuskle1912
    @notoriusmuskle1912 11 дней назад

    Sick upload as always Luke

  • @emilygibson6275
    @emilygibson6275 11 дней назад

    Beautiful video Luke and Nina.!:)

  • @LukesLens
    @LukesLens 11 дней назад

    Glad you guys were able to make it to Silver City! I've been there a handful of times over the years and its always a really cool spot. Last time I was there the place was completely infested with Mormon Crickets.

  • @bobgillis1137
    @bobgillis1137 11 дней назад

    Thanks for the vid, Luke. The town reminds me of Sandon, (Kootenays) which you have likely visited, on the main highway to Kaslo. Hard to imagine the thousands of folks who toiled in such places before vanishing in time and other places,

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 11 дней назад

      Thanks Bob! Yeah I have been to Sandon years ago, and I really enjoyed it. I should stop by again when I'm in the Kootenays next.

  • @cmonsterz
    @cmonsterz 11 дней назад

    Great video! I visited Silver City during the summer of 1975. Great memories brought back with this video!

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 11 дней назад

      That was a while ago! I'm glad it is still there so I could check it out.

  • @renoallstate4573
    @renoallstate4573 11 дней назад

    1st, and this is great timing because I can't sleep! Thank you!

  • @tiediegymnasts920
    @tiediegymnasts920 12 дней назад

    This is sick I love em

  • @ElementsofWendell
    @ElementsofWendell 13 дней назад

    any idea on the weight of this build?

  • @volodymyrtsukrenko7527
    @volodymyrtsukrenko7527 14 дней назад

    Please tell me what company your kayaks are? Thank you.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 13 дней назад

      They are all made by Alpackaraft.

  • @catherinetaylor3391
    @catherinetaylor3391 14 дней назад

    Incredible video. Keep them coming!

  • @MikeClark-xn3kg
    @MikeClark-xn3kg 14 дней назад

    Worked there when I was a teenager 1981 with my grandfather. Stayed in one of the cabins over the water when we weren’t fishing. Can’t believe it still intact. Thanks for memories

  • @josephwaite7202
    @josephwaite7202 17 дней назад

    Lived there from ‘79 to ‘88 and I don’t glow in the dark but unfortunately some poor souls were affected. The rule was “if Andy was making dust pushing on the tailings pile you call and they add more water” (maybe the “white hats” should have thought that one out a bit more…). I thought the green snow was pretty. Great video bud, respectfully filmed and tastefully chronicled / from a past resident of what was a perfect little northern town.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 16 дней назад

      Thank you Joseph!

    • @josephwaite7202
      @josephwaite7202 16 дней назад

      @@lifeofluke your most welcome. New subscriber…keep the feeds a rollin. Good stuff.

  • @boutthere3374
    @boutthere3374 18 дней назад

    Although I find the neoprene slightly more comfortable than Latex I went back to latex cuffs and neck just for the ability to repair vs the neoprene.