Motorcycling remote islands you didn’t know existed in Canada 🇨🇦 |S6-E127|

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @briancombs1198
    @briancombs1198 2 года назад +153

    Haha , ride through a primordial forest , stop and get your hair done , and the ride a remote and pristine beach in a removed part of the world !
    Just another day in Noraly’s life .

    • @paddlefar9175
      @paddlefar9175 2 года назад +1

      That was funny, but I can relate.

    • @Irosin
      @Irosin 2 года назад +1

      and then the hairdresser is a filipina...

  • @dennisfuller2571
    @dennisfuller2571 2 года назад +20

    I like how you absorb facts about areas you visit then share them with us without a teleprompter. You have a great memory for this stuff. The beach ride was truly amazing.

  • @AidaJof
    @AidaJof 2 года назад +298

    Such a treat for Canadians to be shown a jewel that Haida Gwaii is from the perspective of a travel blogger such as Itchy Boots with incredible drone footage of the forests as well as the beach ... GO ITCHY BOOTS, GO👍

    • @TwistedTriggerEnduro
      @TwistedTriggerEnduro 2 года назад +6

      As a Canadian, I completely agree!! I've been sending my family these video's because even when we live here, it's hard to get out or see the country from a drone. 💪

    • @AidaJof
      @AidaJof 2 года назад +3

      @@TwistedTriggerEnduro How wonderful of you to do so. Similarly, I have been sending to friends furthermore I am bouldover at knowing that thus beauty exists on these islands that most Canadians cannot get to see, myself included.

    • @johnluke5820
      @johnluke5820 Год назад

      It's been butchered by logging like most of the rest of the province. Quite tragic to lose the biggest trees of their species on earth.

  • @N1inSK
    @N1inSK 2 года назад +8

    "That was a bit optimistic." Talk about looking at the bright side of everything; Noraly is amazing! And yes, our twenties and our coins have Her Majesty on them. RIP Queen Elizabeth.
    Thank you, Noraly, for showing us Haida Gwaii, a place I've heard of but never seen.

  • @gaiaocracy
    @gaiaocracy 2 года назад +18

    The People of Haida Gwaii, their culture and art, the moss covered trees and the beautiful forests of Haida Gwaii inspired one of Canada's most famous artists, Emily Carr. Curiously enough, her art was transformed by her introduction to the works of Vincent, who is of your heritage. Emily traveled solo to the islands where you have ridden Alaska. It's poetic. Solo traveling White women on the same islands, separated by a hundred years. Emily with canvas and oils, you with motorcycle, camera and video --both of you artists bound by the beauty of Earth. Happy Trails!

    • @ScaryMary-7
      @ScaryMary-7 2 года назад +1

      Both artists are my favourites! ❤Canada

  • @suzintru1
    @suzintru1 2 года назад +23

    Noraly is becoming a legend! Looking ahead I can see her writing a book, doing a lecture tour, and selling a DVD set of her adventures. Stay safe Noraly. My prayers are with you.

  • @Minina-Nena-Celina
    @Minina-Nena-Celina 2 года назад +59

    It's the truth and whole truth the best RUclips channel ever .😘😘😘🤠🤠🤠

    • @dreamflyr
      @dreamflyr 2 года назад +1

      The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Lol. You are so right!

    • @Minina-Nena-Celina
      @Minina-Nena-Celina 2 года назад

      @@dreamflyr At least I got my ❤️ from Noraly.😘😘😘.👍👍👍

  • @danielmcneil3004
    @danielmcneil3004 2 года назад +112

    Thank you Noraly for featuring Haida Gawaii , a place many Canadians would love to see but don’t have the opportunity. Beautiful, magical and historic. Wonderful drone shots and a fun beach ride. Cheers and stay safe. Dan. ✌️🇨🇦❤️

    • @MartinBettler
      @MartinBettler 2 года назад +1

      Why would they not have the opportunity? (just asking)

    • @yycyvr
      @yycyvr 2 года назад +5

      @@MartinBettler Canada is a big country. Haida Gawaii is far far away

    • @danielmcneil3004
      @danielmcneil3004 2 года назад +7

      @@MartinBettler Canada is a big country and travel is expensive, especially if you live on the opposite coast, where I am from.

  • @jimbetzing3587
    @jimbetzing3587 2 года назад +79

    Beautiful forest! The hairdresser out in the wilds was priceless. Thank you sooo much for letting us come along on your adventure!

    • @bobbygasmen4934
      @bobbygasmen4934 2 года назад +5

      Best of the best Filipina hairdresser. 🇵🇭👍😎

    • @altorre3294
      @altorre3294 2 месяца назад

      Mabuhay Filipina hairdresser

  • @valerieparr4454
    @valerieparr4454 2 года назад +66

    Haida Gwaii is considered the Galápagos Islands of Canada as during the last ice age the ice didn’t reach the islands, so it was a fauna and flora refugia. The bears have evolved to be bigger than on the mainland and the deer much smaller. When we first visited I thought all the deer were babies! Unfortunately there is overpopulation of deer, which love to eat the seedlings of the iconic Western Red Cedar.

    • @mchozen2958
      @mchozen2958 2 года назад +1

      Is that why I didn’t see HUGE trees like the ones I’ve seen on VanIsle’s west coast?

    • @Mythos131
      @Mythos131 2 года назад +1

      i was wondering why we only saw baby deer, or so I thought

    • @davidmarshall718
      @davidmarshall718 2 года назад +5

      @@mchozen2958 --- You did not see any huge trees in this video because most of them on Graham Island were logged out from 1940 - 2010. There were massive stands of trees before that rivalling the Redwoods of California. The Gwaii Hannas National Park on the un-touched southern half of Moresby Island, established in 1993 after years of struggle by the Haida People and environmentalist supporters, preserved many groves of giant trees and several ancient abandoned Haida Villages. I made a long comment about its difficult establishment under "Ride of the Valkyries" highly-liked comment.

    • @andreasmaximus6116
      @andreasmaximus6116 2 года назад +2

      The deer overpopulation is easily solved, but not a popular solution. Reintroduce their natural predators. There must be a few mountain lions around? My friend on Victoria Island regularly catches mountain lions walking down his driveway on a camera trap.

    • @dirtcopdualsport
      @dirtcopdualsport 2 года назад +1

      Thats super interesting, I thought the deer looked tiny or it was some gopro perspective trick. Thanks for sharing that.

  • @BobJohnson-tq5vm
    @BobJohnson-tq5vm 2 года назад +149

    Oh the suspense, the adventure, the beautiful scenery and the friendly commentary! it keeps us all coming back for more! Let's go!

  • @newcoyote
    @newcoyote 2 года назад +13

    I have watched every episode of every season from the start. As someone very involved in botany and dendrology, I have always enjoyed seeing all the vegetation of different areas. Now that we're in my lifelong homeland, Coastal BC every tree and plant I know. It is actually a kind of neat experience to have spent so much time watching other unfamiliar places transition into my own.

  • @josedeluna844
    @josedeluna844 2 года назад +102

    Just an advice, one time a moose run in front of me on the highway here in Ak, I asumed that he was gone running crossing paths in front of me when all of a suden he turn around and run back into the road where I was driving, the way he did it was too fast for me to react from an unexpected move, I almost crash with him, so I learn to be cautious and pay attention all the way while they are in front or running by the side of me, they are wild animals and they like to run along with you, when they try to get out of the road if they can't get acces into the woods they will go back to the clear road very fast,
    "I learn how they changed their path all of a suden". They are wild animals and that's what they do, take care.

    • @dreamflyr
      @dreamflyr 2 года назад +1

      Move to WA to be with grandchildren. But live most of my life in VA, US. Blue Ridge mountains are beautiful & a lot of deer. I experienced about the same thing you did several times. They are unpredictable for sure ut so beautiful. Though I road trail & dual sports from 12 until 18 years of age I went to street bikes. Last one was a 1100 Yamaha V-Star Classic & I took it off road many times. Love dirt roads! Really love her videos!!! This one was a treasure for sure!

    • @podunkcitizen2562
      @podunkcitizen2562 2 года назад +1

      I brake for moose! I laugh when I see that bumper sticker. It's not like you've got a choice. It's not like a squirrel and you can say I don't want to swerve, if I hit, I hit it.

    • @chrisbcanada
      @chrisbcanada 2 года назад +1

      A Rider had a Deer jump in front of them in North Alberta last month and one arm is very messed up and likely cant work anymore. Now i see from this video how it may have happened , they had many surgeries after the collision , it's much more dangerous than it looks.

    • @Pesmog
      @Pesmog 2 года назад +3

      Thats just like deer. If one runs across in front of you, still slow down anyway. I have lost track of the number of times I have seen the deer's friends, who were hidden in the bushes, follow him across the road about 5 seconds after......

    • @jackpals2026
      @jackpals2026 2 года назад +5

      Also, deer love to run along and suddenly cut in front of you. Had a few close calls, even though the mule deer on Haida Gwaii are tiny, they can hurt.

  • @roadwarrior8560
    @roadwarrior8560 2 года назад +10

    Best educator I ever had is Noraly, such a brilliant attitude, nothing is a problem, always meets everything with a smile and a positive attitude, amazing lady.

  • @jwebbw
    @jwebbw 2 года назад +38

    Two roads diverge in the green woods, and Itchy Boots takes the road less traveled by.

    • @julieisthatart
      @julieisthatart 2 года назад +1

      Yes, and if it turns out to be blocked, no problem, she back tracks until she does find a way. It is so cool the way it never seems to bother her to go back.

    • @ahashdahnagila6884
      @ahashdahnagila6884 2 года назад +1

      "...and Robert Frost has frosty toes, amidst the mist in both an eye: and, yet, a bear-- perchance it goes
      When Nor stops in, to tell it 'Hi'."

  • @skydiver6711
    @skydiver6711 2 года назад +4

    Between deciding where you are going to go, then planning the trip to where you want to go, then taking said trip and having to change your plan when the roads get bad, then finding a place to eat and sleep and get your hair done. Then you have to find time to edit your videos, and you do a tremendous job of that. I just want to know what you do with all the spare time you have to just goof off and do nothing. There are not enough words in the English language for me to be able to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I'm 71 years old and you and your courage inspire each and every time. When my wife comes in and wants to talk to me I tell her she will have to wait a minute because I am watching Itchyboots. She understands and waits and then wants me to tell her what you did on that video. Thanks for all you do.

  • @radricster
    @radricster 2 года назад +103

    Thanks for showing the world a bit of the land we Canadians love so much. Yes, we endure extremely harsh winters in most of the country, be we feel it only helps us respect and appreciate nature all the more. Wishing Noraly safe travels, and as always, looking forward to her next adventure !

    • @coldlakealta4043
      @coldlakealta4043 2 года назад +1

      _" we stand on guard, we stand on guard for thee"_ 😃😃😃

    • @thepab3072
      @thepab3072 2 года назад +2

      I don't understand why so many of us goes to the US during their vacations when we have so much to explore in our own country.
      There's enough to explore for a life time.

    • @davidmarshall718
      @davidmarshall718 2 года назад +2

      @@thepab3072 --- I think the generally warmer weather in the southern USA, California, Arizona, and Florida, has a lot to with it............

    • @sleepindragon179
      @sleepindragon179 2 года назад +5

      Can I just say what a beautiful part of the world British Colombia is. No wonder you guys are so proud of it.
      Kind regards from the UK🇬🇧

    • @wongfamily4584
      @wongfamily4584 Год назад

      We have two seasons in Canada... winter and July:)

  • @anitahamlin2411
    @anitahamlin2411 2 года назад +10

    It is amazing that you are able to fly a drone to follow the big picture! I love your unrelenting bravery and optimism!

  • @OMGitsmercer
    @OMGitsmercer 2 года назад +84

    One of my favorite books is People of the Deer by Farley Mowat, its about his first journey and contact with the First Nations People. I'd recommend it.

    • @wavelength7503
      @wavelength7503 2 года назад +7

      Farley Moet is a Canadian treasure, and hero for all his truths, and his writings. He was banned from entering the USA back in the day. Because of his writings, you know us Canadians are all "Pinkos/ communist."

    • @Asdfghjkl1234
      @Asdfghjkl1234 2 года назад +3

      Brent M - thank you. Will read it. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽

    • @grandenauto3214
      @grandenauto3214 2 года назад +9

      Anything Farley Mowatt

    • @lancenutter1067
      @lancenutter1067 2 года назад +4

      “The boat who wouldn’t float”! Great book!

    • @coldlakealta4043
      @coldlakealta4043 2 года назад +4

      @@grandenauto3214 especially The Boat Who Wouldn't Float

  • @facetiouslyinsolent8313
    @facetiouslyinsolent8313 2 года назад +4

    I love your content and your always sunny attitude. Please do us all a big favor and never stop to look at a bear than can catch up to you and knock you off your bike before you can get back up to speed. Thank you

  • @jeandorsey7991
    @jeandorsey7991 2 года назад +46

    Noraly you're not a hairdresser nightmare! We love people like you! Worldly, happy stories, motorcycles (late hubby worked for Triumph and Ducati), if only we had MORE people like you it would be a better place! 😉

    • @jerrym3261
      @jerrym3261 2 года назад +6

      Her only "flaw" is she's her own worst critic. Well...maybe not her worst critic but, the critical posts from others seem to have died down a lot. I don't think she could make a bad video if she tried, even the ones she apologizes for being boring are top notch . I'd gladly watch 20 minutes of her getting her hair done. She's one of those great psychology human beings people are drawn to, so inspiring.

    • @bobhorne8410
      @bobhorne8410 2 года назад +2

      Helmet hair is a way of life on a motorbike, male or female. 😮

    • @AdventureGlide
      @AdventureGlide 2 года назад +1

      Well Said

  • @НатальяБудаева-м2р
    @НатальяБудаева-м2р 2 года назад +8

    And I think to myself "What a wonderful world". My respect to all your videos!

  • @fumblerooskie
    @fumblerooskie 2 года назад +205

    The Canadian Navy's ceremonial flagship is called the HMCS Haida, and was named for the Haida people.

    • @colejarvis3098
      @colejarvis3098 2 года назад +3

      It's a nice ship. Been in it once and drove past is every week for a couple years. Docked in my sh*tty city I call the taint of Ontario. 🤣 it's cool having things here like that and Theodore the tug boat or w.e but it's annoying for everything the film here. 🤷‍♂️

    • @Arnaud58
      @Arnaud58 2 года назад +15

      It's a tribute, being more than nothing, but compared to the carnage us Europeans brought there....?😥😱

    • @canuckcoffeecanada
      @canuckcoffeecanada 2 года назад +4

      @@Arnaud58 the Haida were the most feared indigenous community -- all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico -- took NO male prisoners - kidnapped the women to enhance their genetic strengths -- and yes, the colonials were monsters -- it was not, as many people feel, a bucolic paradise on the West coast - war was endless prior to the diseased white arrivals appearance. I know Haida elders -- they will set you straight on some of the historic misinformation. ;-)

    • @biffbustanutt3955
      @biffbustanutt3955 2 года назад

      @Libertijn30 Do you hate yourself enough yet?

    • @theupscriber65
      @theupscriber65 2 года назад +1

      Like a tombstone.

  • @MetismanInBC
    @MetismanInBC 2 года назад +5

    Now you know why Haida Gwaii is known as 'The Misty Islands'. You were really lucky to have got your bike through the sand dunes, down to the hard packed sand. Many vehicles have been lost to the South Beach over the years. Good video. 😁😁👍👍

  • @jackfairweather199
    @jackfairweather199 2 года назад +40

    Tough to improve upon perfection Noraly, but she managed to do it. Looking good!

  • @gardiloo
    @gardiloo 2 года назад +18

    Best time of my life was 6 months there, your videos make me want to return. Good call with your Canadian stops, and thanks for reminding me what I’ve been taking for granted in my own “back yard”, so to say. I pray to the travel gods for your good fortune!

  • @briancombs1198
    @briancombs1198 2 года назад +80

    So beautiful , what a cool place to go . After riding through a canyon of trees it must of been exciting to see what amazing landscapes you were traversing when you flew your drone . This is the best RUclips channel , it makes me dream !

  • @kestrelfeather
    @kestrelfeather 2 года назад +5

    Another good one! Haida Gwaii is an amazing place. Ocean there is/was so rich (salmon runs, the sea and all) people could gather a years supply of food in five days of work. So there was leisure time, time for culture, art and potlach along with their beautiful creations such as totem poles, long houses and ocean going canoes. What a story book place on the planet. Cheers!

  • @ericchazankin4919
    @ericchazankin4919 2 года назад +38

    Something about those lush, green, wet forests reminded me of the forest moon of Endor from Star Wars - but instead of Ewoks you found real black bears! No fear though, just fascination with the world you are exploring as usual - good job!

  • @josekrauch5165
    @josekrauch5165 2 года назад +9

    This was one of th best videos of the season. Had great sceneries, animals, people, stories, history and humor! Out of the forest on the minute for a haircut appointment! Blew my mind.

  • @rfleetwood9592
    @rfleetwood9592 2 года назад +45

    Hello Noraly, your vlogs are so inspiring and you're such a joy to watch. You must be a national treasure in your homeland. Thanks for all your work and sharing your travels. Cheers

  • @carlbrown9082
    @carlbrown9082 2 года назад +12

    Those forests brought Tolkien's books to mind. I half expected elves to appear through the trees, they seemed so mystical.

  • @lifelong5425
    @lifelong5425 2 года назад +60

    Historical, mystical, magical Haida Gwaii.....Home of many artists spiritual carvers, Canadian treasures.

    • @mchozen2958
      @mchozen2958 2 года назад +2

      My favourite part of the country/world

  • @kathhendry749
    @kathhendry749 2 года назад +3

    Hello to Noraly and fans. One of my all-time favorite place names is Haida Gwai. Don't remember when/where I first heard it, but I am so glad to be able to visit a bit even virtually. I wish safe travels to all and safety at home for those of us at home. I'll catch up on my viewing soon!

  • @ccwillia
    @ccwillia 2 года назад +77

    Oh man, those drone shots! ❤️What a beautiful island and amazing adventure.🌲🌲

    • @passmoppel6986
      @passmoppel6986 2 года назад +3

      I‘m asking myself..who is doing the drone work…🤔

    • @bobdemeyer6944
      @bobdemeyer6944 2 года назад

      @@passmoppel6986 Noraly herself, from the bike (manually, no tracking, no follow me..). Incredible.

    • @WarTornPH
      @WarTornPH 2 года назад

      @@passmoppel6986 Drone can fly automatically

    • @privatename8228
      @privatename8228 2 года назад

      @@passmoppel6986 She is doing the drone work as she rides her bike.

    • @volkhardhenschel1863
      @volkhardhenschel1863 2 года назад

      @@passmoppel6986 hey PassMoppel, please read the description of this video. Noraly gives there advise where to find (itchyboots academy) how she films, how she makes her drone shots and all about her filming gear.😃

  • @williamgamelisenaya793
    @williamgamelisenaya793 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for allowing us to live our lives vicariously through your lens 💗💕.
    I've seen the glory of nature through your lens...
    Bless up.

  • @motomaiden
    @motomaiden 2 года назад +8

    Finally got my first ADV bike last month! Noraly your adventures inspired me to follow my own dreams of adventuring the world… even if it’s just my local town, on my classic Honda 250NX 🏍

  • @jogarga-waters3838
    @jogarga-waters3838 2 года назад +6

    I am always in awe of the beautiful places you are going into and thank you for showing them to us.... just be extra careful always. A while ago when your motorcycle hit a slippery log and your motorcycle fell sideways, I am always hoping your ankle is not hurt.... praying for your safety always!

  • @BK-dv1hh
    @BK-dv1hh 2 года назад +12

    Again, such an adventurous person and most beautiful videos. My wife had a pin on her M/C jacket; “hairdo by Honda”. It got a lot of attention and good laughter.
    Be of good cheer and ride safe.

  • @missm1975
    @missm1975 2 года назад +3

    Noraly is the ultimate "I wonder where this road goes"! Loved the beach ride!! So free

  • @ROTV-DanLockhart
    @ROTV-DanLockhart 2 года назад +62

    The forest in the drone shots was so thick. Probably the most dense forest I've seen in any of your videos. Nicely done! Thanks, Noraly!

    • @777poco
      @777poco 2 года назад

      British Columbia has a lot of rain forests

    • @davidmarshall718
      @davidmarshall718 2 года назад +5

      However, most of that forest in the drone shots was re-growth of a completely logged area, which is why the trees were so small, dense, and light green, and all the dead trees in that lake and on the beaches for endless kilometers was all old logging debris. Huge scale corporate logging, mostly foreign-owned, occurred on these islands from 1940 to 2010, billions of dollars of high quality timber was removed, mostly for export, and the Haida People got almost nothing from it, even the province got little in tax compared to what the corporations made, as the Provincial Gov't of those times was very "corporate-business-owner friendly". In the early 1980's, the corporations turned their attention to the largely un-touched southern half of Moresby Island, and the Haida People, backed by British Columbia's powerful environmental movement (Greenpeace was originally founded in Vancouver in 1970) said enough was enough, and after many years of hard political / social / cultural struggle and some physical confrontations with the logging companies and even their employees, the Gwaii Hannas National Park was established on the untouched southern half of Moresby Island in the late 1980's, it was a significant moment in the re-birth of Indigenous Rights in Canada and in the preservation of what was left of British Columbia Province's (BC for short) original nature. Many more Parks followed across the Province and the timber industry was more strictly regulated after more major social activism in the late 1990's which included large protests by both sides of the debate at the Provincial Legislature (Parliament) Building in the BC capital city of Victoria, and I write all this as the son of a 45 year-long small logging company owner/manager, which logged on northern Vancouver Island of BC and gave some thought and consideration to responsible logging practices.

    • @lorijudd2151
      @lorijudd2151 2 года назад

      These forests are pretty thick, yes. Just like all the forests up and down the Pacific Coast of North America, from Northern California to Alaska.

    • @Gommblotz
      @Gommblotz 2 года назад

      @@davidmarshall718 As I recall, the logging companies promised to plant a tree for every giant cedar they cut down, thereby "replacing" the forests. They didn't count on the deer eating all the seedlings, however, so all of those magnificent forests were lost forever.

    • @davidmarshall718
      @davidmarshall718 2 года назад

      @@Gommblotz ---- well, you stick around for 500 to 1000 years so you can see those trees grow big and majestic cuz that is how long it takes. It is NOT unreasonable to preserve SOME of the landscape as it is, and as it was, before SOME European-Canadians thought they could destroy it ALL for the almighty dollar, or to export it cuz other countries like Japan and the USA don't know how to build houses out of stone or brick, but build it out of wood cuz wood is promoted there by the businesses that produce it.

  • @MichaelWillems
    @MichaelWillems 2 года назад +5

    I’m Dutch and have lived in Canada since 1995… so now I need you to come to Ontario to inspire me! You are of course always an inspiration and a reminder of my younger world travel days.

    • @SteffanoDucati
      @SteffanoDucati 2 года назад

      Ontario would be a real sleeper after BC ... she could have done it the other way round :)

  • @VinnyVinceViper
    @VinnyVinceViper 2 года назад +15

    2:55 Lady Noraly becoming a true Canadian with a perfect "Eh"! lol
    You have seen during your trip, more of my country than I have in my 52 years. but if all goes well I might become an owner of a Honda NC 750X dct summer 2023/2024 and if that dream become true I want to leave from home in Ontario and do a circle around Canada, "if" I have enough life left after that it will be to visit as much of the USA as I can before thinking of doing something similar in the UK.

    • @AlexeySazonov
      @AlexeySazonov 2 года назад

      Looks like it was filmed before HM The Queen passing on 8th of September - Noraly surely would've made a comment on that matter. So videos are published at least 2 weeks late.

    • @augustinedebosson9343
      @augustinedebosson9343 2 года назад

      If you never went to Newfoundland and Anticosti...go also!👍

  • @russsaunders321
    @russsaunders321 2 года назад +3

    Drone footage is amazing! So much green and then water! Oops, Helmet hair! 😀 Riding on the beach awesome and so fun! Forests, Bears and lots of deer everywhere! I look forward to the adventure on the South Island next time! Terrific day Noraly!

  • @Makhpiyaluta2
    @Makhpiyaluta2 2 года назад +87

    Succes in Canada Noraly, ik geniet van iedere aflevering! Je vertegenwoordigd Nederland op grootse wijze.

  • @BikeAndBeyondChannel
    @BikeAndBeyondChannel 2 года назад +1

    Ride in Canada has been one of your best, beautiful countryside, lush green and dense forest, snow covered mountains and glaciers and what not. Amazing

  • @dennisblass
    @dennisblass 2 года назад +15

    Terrific ariel photography. What a wonderful experience you are having. I'm jealous but in a good way.

  • @cesarortegaescamilla1782
    @cesarortegaescamilla1782 2 года назад +7

    Impeccable timing! Noraly Island!
    I have seen many places, cultures, landscapes on this channel, but this, in my opinion, has been one of the best places. Not only for the beauty of its place and its fauna. She was very happy. The trip on the beach was very similar to the one in Costa Rica. My mother always says that she looks very tired. She's going to love it when she sees that she went to get her hair cut. 5 Bears... Be careful Noraly. Always strong, always brave, always adventurous, always beautiful! Pura Vida!

  • @gilessmedley619
    @gilessmedley619 2 года назад +21

    Wonderful dronography of incredible thick forests and magnificent beach. I want to live there! Thank you Noraly 😊

    • @coldlakealta4043
      @coldlakealta4043 2 года назад +2

      "dronography" - thank you for the word!

    • @AdventureGlide
      @AdventureGlide 2 года назад +1

      *_I'm using that new word in my videos. Thanks, Giles!!!_*

  • @evangatehouse5650
    @evangatehouse5650 2 года назад +3

    Haida Gwaii is a very special place. So glad you got there.

  • @1WillyK
    @1WillyK 2 года назад +12

    I know what you mean about the forest being mysterious. I once spent five months in Whistler, BC. The forest is just like you see in photos. Kind of a gloomy, misty feel with sunlight poking through here and there. I kept expecting to see elves and gnomes flitting through the trees.

  • @Spanderson99
    @Spanderson99 2 года назад +2

    One of my favourite places I’ve travelled so far. Planned to spend a week up there with my touring bicycle, ended up spending 2! Anyone who’s considering going, pack some rain gear and go for it. Biggest recommendations are Tow Hill up north, and a hike up Sleeping Beauty if the weather is clear. Drone shots look fantastic!

  • @andrewlivingston92
    @andrewlivingston92 2 года назад +10

    You need to get a silkie saw. Makes quick work of those trees across the road and keeps the adventure going!

  • @fj9460-lr
    @fj9460-lr 2 года назад +1

    A hair dresser, Noraly what is this world coming too 😎?
    Good for you my dear friend, I just love traveling along with you!!

  • @Michael85338
    @Michael85338 2 года назад +7

    again nice views
    alot of camp wood on beach
    cool and rare to see a Filipina in that deep neck of woods 🙂🇵🇭🇨🇦

  • @marioniebla2795
    @marioniebla2795 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Noraly, for the views....amazing the beach, so extended, too big, the forrest are amazing......beautifull raid.....take care Noraly

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.9371 2 года назад +7

    Amazing beach ride where no one else goes. Fully loaded brave Noraly.
    The flying was spectacular over the trees with hardly room for another to grow.
    A Filipina that's not a nurse, and of course on an island.

  • @peterroman2
    @peterroman2 2 года назад +2

    ‘Been with you since the beginning, Noraly. Having lived, skied and explored in Western Canada, I have been loving your ride through far northern B.C. a lot. Haida Gwai is the cherry on top. So mystical and impenetrable- both figuratively and literally! Those moist, green forests are the densest we’ve seen yet. What a thrill to come along with you. Thank you. Ride safely, Noraly. Cheers from Peter in Seattle.

  • @scotttan6377
    @scotttan6377 2 года назад +6

    Only way to start the day - a cup of coffee and an episode of #ItchyBoots !!
    Noraly's #crf300rally has been a proven workhorse with the Noraly modifications !

  • @charliemccormick8247
    @charliemccormick8247 2 года назад +1

    Something I carry on my bicycle is the Silky Professional BIGBOY 2000 Folding Saw XL Teeth. It goes through fallen trees like butter. A great piece of kit!

  • @taurustaurus1927
    @taurustaurus1927 2 года назад +30

    Weer een mooie aflevering. Top.
    Ik heb vorige week een aantal afleveringen bekeken van seizoen 1. Die waar je in Centraal Azie bent. De kwaliteit van je producties zijn nu echt veel beter. Blijf zo doorgaan.

  • @gcprost
    @gcprost 2 года назад +3

    I’m surprised that a foreigner would visit the Queen Charlotte Islands. It is a fantastic place that not even many Canadians visit. It is not a great place to visit on a motorcycle. I spent two weeks on the islands traveling and living off a Zodiac powerboat and camping on beaches. There are tons of Bald Eagles and Ravens. The indigenous residents are really friendly and happy to share their culture and history.

  • @edithchapman6651
    @edithchapman6651 2 года назад +11

    What can I say...beautiful forests..natures animals and sandy beaches scattered with lots of firewood. The water did look cold though. Thoroughly enjoyable relaxing video.

    • @stevenbridge
      @stevenbridge 2 года назад

      Cold, yes. Forty three to forty five degrees C year round. But with a good wet suit or dry suit there is some of the best scuba diving in the world. A day swimming with seals and the Great Pacific Octopus (largest in the world), then a fine supper of Dungeness Crab and Ling Cod on the beach and watch the Sun set, (if your lucky). Can't be beat!

    • @MarcSherwood
      @MarcSherwood 2 года назад

      South, from where she is, there is an area called the Sunshine Coast. Most of the Oceans here are very cold, but this area has a beach that has such warm water and white sand that it is nicknamed "Little Hawaii"

    • @davidmarshall718
      @davidmarshall718 2 года назад +1

      IT IS COLD ! North Pacific Ocean, just above freezing 12 months of the year. A large warm current from Australia keeps it from freezing in winter though, and contributes to the huge rainfall along this whole northwest coast from northern California to southern Alaska.

  • @edmundodoloresjr7714
    @edmundodoloresjr7714 2 года назад +1

    A Filipina in Haida Gwaii fixing "tourist" Itchy Boot's hair! That's a nice surprise.

  • @joncdav1
    @joncdav1 2 года назад +39

    Noraly, please do not feed the bears! LOL I really enjoy your videos. Have been on board since Peru, but have viewed your South Africa trip.. You are truly living the dream. As always, please stay safe and happy trails!!!

    • @barrysmotn3615
      @barrysmotn3615 2 года назад

      Really the only way to truly explore is by kayak which my wife and I did several years ago. It’s an amazing place.
      Fun fact-one of the reasons the Haida Gwaii black bear is the largest in the world is because it has adapted to its environment and has the ability to forage beaches and estuaries for all manner of sea life. It has evolved on these islands for so long that it’s jaw and molars have developed to the point where they can dine on bivalve mollusks like barnacles.
      Also a hunter on Haida Gwaii is allowed to harvest 15 deer each season. They are quite small but very numerous and have no natural enemies. They are quite invasive being introduced by European back in the 1800’s. They have now spread to almost every island and destroy native trees by eating saplings. There is a government program that is trying to eradicate them. If planning on hunting the Sitka Blacktailed deer you should check BC Hunting Regulations as they can change from year to year.

  • @SirGolfalot-
    @SirGolfalot- 2 года назад +2

    Some of the animals heard that Noraly was adventure riding and filming on the Haida Gwaii island Grahams, and decided to do a cameo for the episode. Some moments during the video were a little bit of a nail-biter. Thanks for showing us another fantastic place on this planet called Earth. Beautiful video Noraly!

  • @evertsmit7353
    @evertsmit7353 2 года назад +47

    Dit is zo veel mooier dan de reisvideo's op TV en ook het niet geplande, fantastisch. Groet van de Veluwe

    • @windmill1965
      @windmill1965 2 года назад +2

      Wie kijkt er nog TV als je dit op RUclips hebt?

  • @Tunden
    @Tunden 8 месяцев назад

    Noraly, seeing your joy of off the beaten trail riding, I have a tip for you. Bring a folding saw, either a Fiskars or a Silky Boy, then you wouldn't be stopped so easily by fallen trees. Also a synthetic winch rope would give you more ability to tow trees out of the way. None of these weigh much and take up very little space.
    Love your videos!

  • @tomweaver1850
    @tomweaver1850 2 года назад +2

    You make me smile at every video you produce Noraly, but wow - this one was great! You’ve been an absolute joy to follow on your adventures. While you’re having fun and teaching us local history, we get to enjoy great video like the fabulous footage of your beach ride. That was over the top!!!

  • @janoschekheldderberge3446
    @janoschekheldderberge3446 2 года назад +6

    Hello Noraly, danke auch dein heutiges Video hat mir wieder sehr gefallen und vor allem deine neue Frisur. 👍😊 Ja was für ein Tag. Das du Spaß beim fahren im Wald sowie beim beobachten von Bären, Rehen und Hasen hattest und als Krönung auch noch am Strand rum düsen konntest habe ich dir angemerkt. Aber nun zu ernsteren Teil: Deine ehrliche Anteilnahme am Schicksal der Indianer Völker hat mein Herz berührt und wie gut es ist ein kleines und leichtes Bike zu haben. Beautiful! Ciao. 🤗

  • @aliceybarra6148
    @aliceybarra6148 2 года назад +2

    Only in my dreams, I figured places like these existed. You’ve proven to me these places are real and wonderful to experience. Love it! 💕

  • @recumbentrocks2929
    @recumbentrocks2929 2 года назад +14

    Those islanders will never have energy problems like we have here in the UK, there is so much drift wood! Beautiful drone footage as usual.

    • @cowabungadude7408
      @cowabungadude7408 2 года назад

      I believe it is from logging.

    • @klausuhlig7141
      @klausuhlig7141 2 года назад

      Knowing Canada picking driftwood is probably Verboten,

    • @Arnaud58
      @Arnaud58 2 года назад

      A little criticism: That's exactly the state of mind the people had who started cutting down the rain-forests.😉

  • @andy65guitar
    @andy65guitar 2 года назад +2

    A great book about Haida Gwaii " The Golden Spruce". Fascinating story.

  • @Nixsolekanto46
    @Nixsolekanto46 2 года назад +13

    Ich freue mich immer sie auf ihren Abenteuern zu begleiten würde es niemals sehen vielen herzlichen Dank für all Ihre Unternehmungen wunderschöne Landschaften die Natur bietet eine unendliche Vielfalt atemberaubende Aufnahmen die neue Frisur super manchmal stockt mir schon der Atem bei den Fahrten und dabei ist immer ein Lächeln drin sie sind ein super Mensch auf all ihren Wegen wünsche ich Ihnen alles Gute bitte bleiben sie gesund weiterhin gute Fahrt und vielen Dank für Ihren Humor einfach nur Klasse

  • @klondikechris
    @klondikechris 2 года назад +1

    When I lived in Masset, I remember the Island deer being EVERYWHERE! Little guys, at most 90lbs (40kg). Hunters loved it, as the season was six months long, and the bag limit was ten. More people were fishers up there though, with 300lbs Halibut, and loads of salmon. People used to try giving tinned salmon away as they had so much of it. And, yes, the weather changes a lot - sun, cloud, rain, wind, calm.... all on the same day. In Masset, it actually did not rain very much, but it did rain every day. I remember it trying to snow once - not very successfully!

  • @thomasstordahl-gregory
    @thomasstordahl-gregory 2 года назад +59

    What would happen if Itchy Boots met Big Foot on a remote island forest road???? I expect she would laugh, and say, "How cool is that"!!!!

    • @glengamble526
      @glengamble526 2 года назад

      Yes..and Bigfoot would say ‘Holy shit,,it’s ITCHY BOOTS!’ and then whip out his phone for a selfie.

    • @user-pb6ty9ds9o
      @user-pb6ty9ds9o 2 года назад

      She say Hola

    • @henrysupercharge6378
      @henrysupercharge6378 2 года назад +13

      Their baby would be called Big Boots

    • @antonioveritas
      @antonioveritas 2 года назад

      @@henrysupercharge6378 Or Itchy Feet!

    • @reb218
      @reb218 2 года назад

      Or itchy foot

  • @striker44
    @striker44 2 года назад +1

    It is like riding to the edge of the world....awesome drone shots,

  • @alexdorado8224
    @alexdorado8224 2 года назад +4

    Wow beautiful drone shot. Even finding a Filipina hairdresser on such remote island that made it sooo great. Have a safe travel always Noraly. Thanks for sharing with us your journey 👍👍

  • @janiceconnolly4938
    @janiceconnolly4938 2 года назад +5

    Haifa Gwaii has been on my list of places to see for a while. I really enjoyed today's video.

  • @frankyates1054
    @frankyates1054 2 года назад +19

    Your optimism got you a great ride on the beach! That drone footage...awesome as usual.Thanks so much!

  • @SteffanoDucati
    @SteffanoDucati 2 года назад +1

    Noraly ... 2 things I forgot to mention when I suggested Haida Gwaii ..... its a RAIN FOREST ...and logging trucks on the FSR ( forest service roads ) :) ... oh and you'll only find Grizzlies on the mainland . We are all following you here in Vancouver during your ride thru Super Natural British Columbia,. Your EPIC drone shots are a hot topic at the table tonite ! . No place like it on earth ! :) PS .. those are what we consider hills here :) AND they get some SERIOUS storms up there which account for all the fallen trees . PS PS .... :) When you see a bear DONT stop where you last see them or stop and wait for them to clear the road and then motor by .. one of the guys at the table tonite was telling how a female Grizzly charged them ... they were on a small boat fishing ... she was maybe 20 or so yards away on shore with cubs .... charged down the beach and went after them .... :) so be careful :)

  • @frankkusel4768
    @frankkusel4768 2 года назад +3

    Stunning photography as always. I can't decide if the forest ride or the beach ride is more beautiful. 😍

  • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
    @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 2 года назад +3

    A very nice day of exploring on the island! Lots of rabbits, deer, and bears! You found a wonderful local hair dresser too. It’s always nice to take a short hop on a ferry to continue exploring… Your aerial footage is always great and let’s us see the topography so well. Thanks for another day in your adventure toward Alaska! Ride safe Noraly!

  • @jerhughes500
    @jerhughes500 2 года назад +6

    I thought you’d made a mistake when you went onto the beach, but you just did what you always do and took it in your stride! Amazing footage and Haida Gwai is on my list of places to visit too. ❤️🇨🇦

    • @johngreydanus2033
      @johngreydanus2033 2 года назад

      Absolutely, and when she got going at 17:40 she said Oh Yeah, and the drone shot came up, and I said Oh Yeah, most replayed section ever!

  • @4REALLIFECANADA
    @4REALLIFECANADA 2 года назад +1

    THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US CANADA, SENDING LOVE FROM NOVA SCOTIA, CANADIANS LOVE YOU NORALY :)

  • @steveh1510
    @steveh1510 2 года назад +2

    I was jealous watching the footage on the beach! So cool!

  • @800_k_7
    @800_k_7 2 года назад +1

    Canadá is mysteriously beautiful and fertile. Both Canada and the USA are awesome. Norally you are the best, keep it up and enjoy your journey around the world 🌎

  • @jeffpankau8164
    @jeffpankau8164 2 года назад +5

    Again great editing of those drone clips Noraly . Interesting history lesson too. A joy to watch!

  • @guidoeehg1140
    @guidoeehg1140 2 года назад +2

    Oh, Canada, our home and native land!♥

  • @PatNetherlander
    @PatNetherlander 2 года назад +6

    Very nice island/forest Noraly. And you got to hone your beachriding skills as well! Curious about your exploration plans in next vid of course!

  • @gaetangendron6474
    @gaetangendron6474 2 года назад +1

    Noraly, thank you for posting this breathtaking scenery. I was in Masset for about 14 months over a period of 2 years in the military. You have shown me more of the Islands than I have ever seen. By the way, It was sunny one afternoon in August 1972!!

  • @keithkeller6509
    @keithkeller6509 2 года назад +6

    From my motorcycle travels, I’ve found that deer like to come out of the forest and into the clearing near roads after a rain. I presume they do this to dry off and warm up. Wet, twisty mountain roads combined with deer make for a hazardous mix.

  • @tapanmullick8751
    @tapanmullick8751 2 года назад +1

    Thanks. There are many things to learn from your channel.

  • @kevrevturner732
    @kevrevturner732 2 года назад +3

    Absolutely Fantastic filming

  • @roncharles9613
    @roncharles9613 2 года назад +1

    Amazing drone footage showing the natural beauty of Haida Guai. Enchanting forest for sure. Stay safe.

  • @bmwloco
    @bmwloco 2 года назад +14

    As I've observed for decades of riding: you can tell a fellow rider by their hair and left boot or shoe top.

    • @antonioveritas
      @antonioveritas 2 года назад

      Unless they have a rocker heel-shift gear changer!

  • @mrlvrz302
    @mrlvrz302 2 года назад

    If I lived in Canada I would travel all the time. What a beautifull country!!. And very kind people. Noraly, the XXI Century wonder woman. I love you.

  • @GrayPanAdventures
    @GrayPanAdventures 2 года назад +3

    Hi Noraly! We are watching from the Philippines 😊 Your videos are so awesome! I am a motorcycle rider also and you inspired me a lot. Nothing beats the feeling of riding and discovering beautiful places, peoples and their unique cultures.Watching your videos feels like We're having the experience too! Thanks too that! Ride safe always!👊

  • @spookydude7449
    @spookydude7449 2 года назад +1

    So glad that I found you on you tube loving your adventures very much xx

  • @jackgardner8225
    @jackgardner8225 2 года назад +3

    It would be amazing to have a sit down with this woman and hear about all the behind the scenes planning and preparation necessary to pull off what she does. Ironically, she rolled through my hometown of Telluride, Colorado during the 2022 Mountain Film Festival where adventures like hers are featured on the big screen. I'm sure a film about her many adventures would be incredibly compelling.