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  • Опубликовано: 30 июн 2023
  • Heading into this adventure, I really was not sure I would make it to the mine. The road in is 40 km, but so overgrown it took me two day to cut my way in. Once reaching the airstrip, I knew I could safely take the E-Bike. The ride in way tough with the blow down and snow, but absolutely beautiful.
    Once arriving at the mine site, I was sad to see how much garbage was left behind. This site was abandoned in 2009, and what was left behind is now stuck at the top of the mountain because the road can no longer support the equipment. It is common to see old equipment left behind at these abandoned sites, but to see all of the garbage was very sad.
    The bear scare was quite exciting, but I will be happy if I never have to deal with that again.
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  • @patrickbell5086
    @patrickbell5086 9 месяцев назад +15

    And that, my friends, is one of the reasons why mining gets a bad rap. Dumpster village. Perhaps the bear consumed something on the site and died of poisoning. Ps. I’ve followed you for a couple years. Easily one of the best RUclipsrs out there. You’re a talent, Dustin. Thanks for taking us along. Penticton, BC.

  • @Austin_Hart
    @Austin_Hart 9 месяцев назад +49

    Thank you for making these videos. I have Parkinson's disease with a lot of complications and I can no longer go outside. It is really soothing to me to watch these videos. I would never have a chance to see these amazing places if it weren't for this channel.

    • @montemaguire4596
      @montemaguire4596 6 месяцев назад +3

      I pray THE Lord Jesus heals you of all diseases and pray against your past 4 fathers diseases that they do not overtake you and no weapon formed against you shall Prosper and the Blood of Jesus covers you AMEN

    • @mr.joshuah1412
      @mr.joshuah1412 5 месяцев назад +1

      I hope you are well!

    • @brenda44414
      @brenda44414 2 месяца назад +1

      Much love to you ❤️

  • @KrisDeVo
    @KrisDeVo Месяц назад +1

    A gold mining friend of mine just turned me on to your channel today. Really enjoyed this man.

  • @davidanderson5960
    @davidanderson5960 9 месяцев назад +27

    Being a disability retired US Air Force Veteran living in Thailand, I love your videos of the majestic mountains of my memories. Living in Montana and traveling twice through BC, it instilled a thirst for the views.
    Thanks and take care!

  • @NARISHMA42
    @NARISHMA42 11 месяцев назад +213

    As a fellow outdoorsman I literally jumped in my chair and swore when you rolled up on that bear. Scary moment.

    • @robroaring7175
      @robroaring7175 11 месяцев назад +11

      LOL.. I know, right!? I saw that black fur before he reacted, and I was like, "Huh, what's that?"... Then he jumped, and I felt like running away as well! 😆 🤣

    • @stephscovill7221
      @stephscovill7221 11 месяцев назад +4

      Ahhhh spoiler alert!! 😂😂😂 I’ll be watching later for sure.

    • @davehanna1557
      @davehanna1557 11 месяцев назад +3

      Me too 😅

    • @lol62002
      @lol62002 11 месяцев назад +6

      My British ass has never even been close to a bear and I jumped at that as well F that

    • @turji
      @turji 11 месяцев назад +4

      Black bears are luckily not as bad as Brown Bears.
      Great Video as allways Mr Dustin🌍

  • @calldon4688
    @calldon4688 11 месяцев назад +131

    Sometimes I worry about you bro. Your adventures take you out into the middle of nowhere, alone, and I think back to times when I, or a buddy, have been hurt doing the simplest things and only got out of the situation by helping each other. There's no one there to bail you out. It takes a Hell of a lot of courage to do what you do. You can't be easily spooked or start listening to those things that go bump in the night. Dead animals bother me, but I think we were all happy to see that one wasn't alive. This is another great video you've done. I'm glad you have what it takes personally to go out there and show us all what you see. I seriously doubt any of us would have any other way to see it. We live vicariously through you. I pray for you and wish you the best of luck throughout you adventures. I'm sure we all do. I hope that dead bear is the closest encounter of horror we ever see you face. Good thinking on not going back. That was a good choice that I'm sure wasn't easy to make considering the trouble you went through to get there. Thank you Dustin.

    • @FLMegan
      @FLMegan 11 месяцев назад +7

      It's part of the risk vs reward. This is his passion. He is a smart cookie. We would of all rolled up on that bear... alive bears would of been noticed earlier. He is prepared for it too.

    • @vincefairleigh6899
      @vincefairleigh6899 11 месяцев назад +3

      Years ago I was hunting black bear in the Nass area , my friend was ahead of me glassing a large clearcut, while I walked up next to him I noticed a black bear crouched about ten feet from us, I immediately pulled the rifle up and put a round into it, fortunately it was dead for a long time,lol but yea it was scary, my friend loves to laugh at this until I remind him that it was him standing ten feet from what looked like a very alive bear, I believe that the bear was shot, no idea why ?

    • @roberthetrick3530
      @roberthetrick3530 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@vincefairleigh689928:46 j

    • @EricScott-qh5dg
      @EricScott-qh5dg 11 месяцев назад

      Oh yeah 😎? Alone? Who's Alone? Someone is holding a camera 📸?

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 11 месяцев назад +3

      *Great content. Might want to satellite out your gps twice a day*

  • @gobeyondtheedge
    @gobeyondtheedge 11 месяцев назад +100

    Being a miner from back in the day at a small operation in Arizona, I am still fascinated by the old mines and efforts put forth. Your exploration is epic. Wouldn't or shouldn't there be a deeper examination by the government as to the reclamation of the possible fuel and or hydraulic oils left behind in those drums and the heavy equipment? Many of these old abandoned mines are a slow ticking environmental issues that need attention. Thanks for the journey...

    • @arthurschipper8906
      @arthurschipper8906 8 месяцев назад +7

      But look how fast nature reclaims man's incursions.

    • @dagreenerfield
      @dagreenerfield 8 месяцев назад

      its the canadian government, our government here in canada wouldnt ever "waste" time doing that, they have citizens to fuck over and destroy the lives of.

  • @cynaptyc
    @cynaptyc 6 месяцев назад +12

    If I've ever been jealous of anybody and their life, It's you! Just found you and already love it! Thanks for giving us a vicarious second way to explore! 👍

  • @Zewestcoaster
    @Zewestcoaster 11 месяцев назад +13

    My apologies for my post in your other video that contained spoilers. I should have known better....
    We were there in 2015. At that time we could drive up past the trappers cabin to the rock slope at 10:54.
    It's amazing how the road has deteriorated in such a short time.
    I found a drum of Sodium Cyanide at the Ashlu Gold Mine (hard rock mine) North of Squamish back in 2010. I called it in to the RAPP line. It took the Ministry of Environment two days to go get the thing.
    They did nothing with the rest of the garbage that was laying around there, however, they will move quite quickly if you call in a dangerous substance....

  • @dt528bmw
    @dt528bmw 11 месяцев назад +26

    A fantastic video.
    I think I would make note of the chemical drums and report it to the authorities in B.C. is case they are potential hazards to prevent
    contamination when the drums start leaking.

    • @slimracer1553
      @slimracer1553 11 месяцев назад +5

      This right here. Upvoted.

    • @TheTxfishin1
      @TheTxfishin1 9 месяцев назад +1

      I take it you work for the EPA? it must be rewarding to help and get paid

    • @TheTxfishin1
      @TheTxfishin1 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@slimracer1553I take it you work for the EPA? it must be rewarding to help and get paid

    • @Natalielovescats
      @Natalielovescats Месяц назад +1

      @@TheTxfishin1or they just care for the environment?

  • @bammerbiff1621
    @bammerbiff1621 4 месяца назад +2

    Why this channel doesn't have 234 million subs is beyond me. Hopefully, the BC / Canadian government see the value in this production and make it part of the education curriculum.

    • @gretaleeschmidt
      @gretaleeschmidt 2 месяца назад +2

      but we have a beautiful time watching!! Destination Adventure is so dreamy

  • @brucevanderzanden9638
    @brucevanderzanden9638 9 месяцев назад +2

    “ I am not sweating, you are”, your just drenched from the rain Dustin!

  • @4153dodges
    @4153dodges 11 месяцев назад +9

    That thing you picked up is a Detroit Diesel injector, for the old 2 stroker Detroits. Thought it said HV7 on the side, if so it's for a pretty old engine

  • @nancysmith2295
    @nancysmith2295 11 месяцев назад +4

    It's easier to just walk away. There are many reasons, but it boils down to the bottom line, money.
    In the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, my stepfather did some placer mining for several years. I saw a couple of mines that had gone belly up. One most memorable had lots of 1950's-1960's equipment all parked neatly waiting for the next work day. This was 1973. That was one of my first major abandoned sites. It just blew me away to see pickups, dozers, and other equipment sitting never to be used again.
    When we moved to a different mining site, some stuff was just left behind, such as: gates, shelves on a tree, burlap spring fed fridge, wooden work tables, etc. The nature of the beast.

  • @paulbauswellsr3296
    @paulbauswellsr3296 11 месяцев назад +28

    I live in the Appalachian mountains of East Tennessee. I am 65 years old and have been a mountain man my whole life. I was born and raised in these mountains. I was taught as a boy growing up here respect for my environment and the animals I shared it with. We don't have grizzly here but we, "had," brown bears, wolves, coyotes and mountain lions. Bears and coyotes are coming back. I guess I said all that to say how much I really enjoyed this. And I have become a new subscriber. I hope all your videos are like this one. Looking forward to your next one. See you later.

    • @myownasmrchannel
      @myownasmrchannel 11 месяцев назад +2

      I don't know how much you've watched, but you're in for a treat.

    • @dsm2shoes
      @dsm2shoes 10 месяцев назад +2

      I live in an urban area where looking out the back door I've seen bobcats and on the evening news ring cameras showing cougars walking down the middle of the street at 2 in the morning. You live in the mountains cougars and wolves will be there before you know it. And in some ways that is a good thing, it shows we humans finally figured out how to live with our neighbors.

    • @66Grudge
      @66Grudge 9 месяцев назад +2

      Hello from Etowah, Tennessee.

    • @paulbauswellsr3296
      @paulbauswellsr3296 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@66Grudge hello neighbors

    • @paulbauswellsr3296
      @paulbauswellsr3296 9 месяцев назад +1

      @dsm2shoes yes and I am glad, we will have to educate our young people about respect for them. Mountain lions once roamed in this area but the logging industry has pretty much ruined these mountains.

  • @agesadventures
    @agesadventures 11 месяцев назад +3

    When I saw the black fur and you were still walking towards it, I was thinking "Man this guy's crazy or he thinks it's just a rug". Did you even have your gun at out that time?
    You'd think someone would have wanted that stuff back. The road in 2009 was probably much better and could have got that stuff out. Just crazy that it was left there!
    Some of that mining equipment is still probably useable and has some value.
    I don't know how exactly the funding for the forest service roads go, but I believe that the companies that log and mine also have to pay a portion toward the building and upkeep costs. You'd think the government would want to see that garbage cleaned up, especially the stuff that will not break down easily.
    Thanks for taking us up there😁

  • @juliedausman8077
    @juliedausman8077 11 месяцев назад +4

    I think I noticed the bear a split second before you did and I STILL have a knot in my gut. Love your adventures!

  • @Over60sowhat
    @Over60sowhat 11 месяцев назад +3

    Dustin, you truly are the Hemingway of Vloggers.

  • @HansOvervoorde
    @HansOvervoorde 6 месяцев назад +6

    All that equipment in that state is worth a lot, definitely worth the effort to pick up. Let alone on the day it was abandoned or decided not to go there anymore. Mind boggling.

    • @hawkdsl
      @hawkdsl Месяц назад

      repairs needed for the bridges and roads probably makes that less appealing, and why it was left.

  • @sloppyjoe400
    @sloppyjoe400 11 месяцев назад +3

    this channel is gonna hit a million, just wait!

  • @guido0582
    @guido0582 11 месяцев назад +6

    You truly live an amazing life Dustin....

  • @zackwindisch1595
    @zackwindisch1595 11 месяцев назад +12

    I’d rather roam amidst abandoned areas like that than in a city any day

    • @bobfox2733
      @bobfox2733 6 месяцев назад +1

      I agree me too

  • @robmartin5452
    @robmartin5452 11 месяцев назад +10

    I’ve been there!! 5 years ago. Drove all the way in. One of the most gorgeous locations I’ve ever been to. Drove across the bridge and up to the mine sites. It just keeps going. I have many pictures of that trip. Including inside several adits. There’s an elec loco inside one of the shafts. Super cool. I found remains of old cabins easily 100 years old half way up the mtn. Great video!! Thank you

    • @tylermacleod4341
      @tylermacleod4341 11 месяцев назад +1

      That’s so cool, you should share your pictures I’m really interested in seeing more of this place

    • @robmartin5452
      @robmartin5452 11 месяцев назад +1

      Dont think I can add pictures here

    • @samvalentine3206
      @samvalentine3206 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@robmartin5452 - You can take a video of your pictures & upload them to your RUclips channel? A few seconds on each pic and then upload the video of them? You're fortunate to have been there... looks like a once-in-a-lifetime place to visit!

    • @theminger1
      @theminger1 10 месяцев назад

      Absolutely amazing I tried looking up this place never heard of yoheda valley before where is it please , I’m from uk we don’t have places like this

  • @411dads
    @411dads 5 месяцев назад +1

    Enjoy watching your videos. I'm handicap fighting cancer. I get to enjoy the outdoors. Thanks to you buddy, keep the good work up

  • @robroaring7175
    @robroaring7175 11 месяцев назад +62

    Hey mate. Always love it when I hop on and you've dropped a vid. This one was a ripper. I am of the same opinion when it comes to this kind of thing. I'm fascinated by it all, sad about the destruction and mess these old mines leave behind, sorry for the hurt they cause the environment, but also in awe of the effort these people went to in their attempt to mine these places! I'm Tasmanian, and other West Coast of this small island was 100% built on mining and logging. It staggers me the amount of effort it took back in the early days to build and work these areas. Truly the wild, wild West out there.
    Thanks for another brilliant vid, Dustin. Love your work.
    Rob, Tasmania

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  11 месяцев назад +6

      Thanks so much Rob. 🍻

    • @tazyt3388
      @tazyt3388 11 месяцев назад +1

      Mate totally agree with you still blows my mind how fast the Tassie bush reclaims the destruction though

    • @robroaring7175
      @robroaring7175 11 месяцев назад +2

      @tazyt3388 Yea, so true! There's so much hidden away, almost completely reclaimed by the bush. I'm from the Tasman Peninsula, and when I go bush, I still stumble upon old ruins out there. I wonder how hell they managed to build it way back then! Damn proud to he Tasmanian! Descended from these absolute legendary workers!

    • @tazyt3388
      @tazyt3388 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@robroaring7175 100% mate im up the NW we explore the old gold mines and historic towns on the bikes theres so much to see and plenty of gold too the peninsula is epic you’re in a good spot for sure take care mate cheers

  • @seufie
    @seufie 11 месяцев назад +56

    Well that was some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen that you've explored and shared. Thanks for this. Being in mining myself I find these abandoned sites super interesting. It's one thing to leave old buildings/structures behind, but I agree, stuff like those drums that are waiting to leak into the environment must be dealt with.

    • @alco4248
      @alco4248 11 месяцев назад +3

      I agree, however in this case, the drums are thankfully full of low grade ore.

  • @leslielutz6140
    @leslielutz6140 11 месяцев назад +1

    Pitch black. So distinctive. A dead bear is the best kind to bump into.

  • @fratercontenduntocculta8161
    @fratercontenduntocculta8161 8 месяцев назад +1

    The quality of your content is vastly better than TV!

  • @larryvincent1083
    @larryvincent1083 11 месяцев назад +35

    This video may be the best YT video I’ve ever seen! Amazing! The risks you take mark you a true adventurer. Thank you for documenting and sharing this.

  • @TheGroover72
    @TheGroover72 11 месяцев назад +28

    It always amazes me that stuff like that is left behind. I guess it costs less to leave it than to haul it out.

    • @reesbritton6623
      @reesbritton6623 11 месяцев назад +1

      You guess it’s cheaper…? Must have really racked your brain over that one! 🙄

    • @robroaring7175
      @robroaring7175 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@reesbritton6623*Wracked... If you're going to insult someone needlessly, troll... learn to spell...

    • @ScubaSteveCanada
      @ScubaSteveCanada 11 месяцев назад +11

      Company had no money. How would they get all that equipment out? Of particular concern is what is in those barrels?

    • @muddawgkomm9642
      @muddawgkomm9642 11 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@ScubaSteveCanadaused motor oil possibly for heating cabins? I didn't notice not one wood stove nor chimney pipe in the cabins. Just my guess, who knows tho.

    • @blueman5924
      @blueman5924 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@muddawgkomm9642saw some electric heaters though, as they did have a genset.

  • @jamesandamysroadtripadvent6104
    @jamesandamysroadtripadvent6104 11 месяцев назад +12

    The two of us have enjoyed the content for a while now. And it’s evident that it just keeps getting better. Thank you!

  • @eidolusgad3818
    @eidolusgad3818 11 месяцев назад +4

    That fridge was probably full of gold.
    You're a great inspiration to get out there and explore.

    • @uncletanooch1048
      @uncletanooch1048 10 месяцев назад

      Ha Never thought of that one, I wourl be curious though!!!

  • @mattnovotny6888
    @mattnovotny6888 11 месяцев назад +19

    Did anyone else get the feeling like Justin just missed an imminent threat? That entire camp put me on edge like something bad could happen anytime. Weird because I've seen every single video and that's the first time I felt Justin was in danger. Good call on not going back so soon.

    • @johnb.7979
      @johnb.7979 11 месяцев назад +2

      Maybe it was the post-apocalyptic vibe? Most abandoned camps he checks out have been abandoned half a century or longer. This one was still pretty 'new' at only 14 yrs. You could hear the tension in his voice.

    • @slimracer1553
      @slimracer1553 11 месяцев назад +2

      I agree, the spot was giving me bad vibes despite its beautiful scenery. That and Dustin being all by himself in bear country.

  • @gillwyatt8103
    @gillwyatt8103 11 месяцев назад +29

    What a wonderful adventurous life you lead!! I feel like I'm getting to know your beautiful country thru your videos. Sad though that all that mining equipment has to be left to rot😮 in such magnificent scenery. Thanks for all the effort you put in to bring us these great explores. Gill 🇬🇧

  • @larrybailey43
    @larrybailey43 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m really surprised that some folks haven’t salvaged lots of abandon equipment an camper or vehicles.

  • @MasteringTheModel
    @MasteringTheModel Месяц назад

    I could get lost in a place like that, on purpose, for at least a couple of weeks. Thanks for taking us on this adventure.

  • @mattnelson2145
    @mattnelson2145 11 месяцев назад +5

    Hands down the best exploring videos on RUclips.

  • @jennysolomon-haase9103
    @jennysolomon-haase9103 11 месяцев назад +7

    I LOVE following you. Living in the PNW all my life, my career was in the forests of Oregon. It's fun to see the less traveled regions in BC. Thx so much.

  • @tanyamccarron7628
    @tanyamccarron7628 11 месяцев назад +13

    It really is unfortunate how these things come to happen. I've come across a few myself throughout the years but have never seen anything that bad. I share your excitement with finding sites like this, so thank you (again, and as always) for sharing your adventure to this beautiful place. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @cjromecki5086
    @cjromecki5086 2 месяца назад

    Being a novice adventurer from the States, I love the way you highlight the beauty of Canada, along with hitting on the potential dangers of exploration, all while your exploring. Thank you!

  • @Lazycat7854
    @Lazycat7854 11 месяцев назад +7

    Wow amazing I’m so glad your a youtuber I would not know about any of Thea’s places without you your the only one ik of currently exploring Thea’s places your the best❤️

    • @ScubaSteveCanada
      @ScubaSteveCanada 11 месяцев назад +1

      Lots of American channels exploring abandoned mines, ghost towns, etc.

    • @chriswadsworth7387
      @chriswadsworth7387 11 месяцев назад

      Ok I jumped when I saw that bear laying inside that motor home! Thanks for another great video. See you next week!

    • @Lazycat7854
      @Lazycat7854 11 месяцев назад

      @@chriswadsworth7387 I don’t think you where ment to reply to me lol

    • @chriswadsworth7387
      @chriswadsworth7387 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@Lazycat7854 I’m sorry. My mistake.

    • @Lazycat7854
      @Lazycat7854 11 месяцев назад

      @@chriswadsworth7387 it’s alright it happens

  • @TheMyeloman
    @TheMyeloman 11 месяцев назад +5

    Dude! A split second before you jumped back from that bear my brain was already going down that line of thinking… “that, that’s a BEAR!” Then when you hollered and backed away my heart finally caught up to my brain and mine was going 90mile-an-hour as my grandpa used to say. I can only imagine the adrenaline you experienced. And hey, great call recognizing that other bears would be coming to investigate and thus electing to not return so soon. That alone speaks of your great outdoors wisdom, cause I wouldn’t have thought like that.. glad you’re safe, let’s keep it that way. 😂

  • @finleypatmalcolm
    @finleypatmalcolm 11 месяцев назад +4

    That's was one of my favorite trips you took me on. THANK YOU for the effort you put into it to make it happen Dustin.

  • @yevhennesterenko5724
    @yevhennesterenko5724 11 месяцев назад +4

    Hello Dustin, I am from Ukraine. And every video of yours is like a meditation for me. Unbelievable beauty of nature and very interesting places. I wish you a million followers 💪.
    P.S. and a special thanks for the music. I replenish my media library with each of your releases

  • @rossbright1123
    @rossbright1123 11 месяцев назад +16

    Week after week of awesome content, love what you’re doing, keep it up Dustin 😎

  • @ronangevine4778
    @ronangevine4778 11 месяцев назад +3

    Very cool adventure Dustin. Thanks for taking us along. 🏔️

  • @gretaleeschmidt
    @gretaleeschmidt 2 месяца назад

    watching this for maybe the tenth time and my face hurts from smiling! Thanks for providing so much joy to so many Dustin Porter!!!

  • @davidfaria6194
    @davidfaria6194 11 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to see you have your boom stick with you

  • @pennylaframboise2755
    @pennylaframboise2755 11 месяцев назад +8

    Once again Destination Adventure for the win ❤ The amazing views and the interesting explore. It's official our weekend can't start till we watch your weekly video. From the bottom of my heart thank you for sharing your life with us. Take care and stay safe.

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much.

    • @Redisia
      @Redisia 8 месяцев назад

      @@Destination_Adventure Was trying to find this location on google maps (for a stand in drone shoot) see just how it looks like. Country i live in is OCD with cleaning up everything (its tiny) so was interrested :(

  • @gsdfan8455
    @gsdfan8455 11 месяцев назад +4

    I’ve never been to British Columbia, but every video I’ve ever seen of it had called to me. It is somewhere I would love to explore someday.

  • @BrokenPaddleAdventures
    @BrokenPaddleAdventures 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love the adventure!! Bummed about the garbage...Pristine backdrop.

  • @charliepress6629
    @charliepress6629 11 месяцев назад +4

    Hey Dustin... Thanks for the great video with such beautiful scenery! Too bad there are people that treat nature like those miners did. Someone needs to be forced to cleanup that site. I agree that it probably never happen, but it should...

  • @MrBoytoy1959
    @MrBoytoy1959 11 месяцев назад +3

    Another awesome video. The definition of your camera is awesome. If it weren't for you, no one would ever see most of this area. Thx George

  • @fitzhayashida
    @fitzhayashida 11 месяцев назад +3

    Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

  • @waynetrain8033
    @waynetrain8033 11 месяцев назад +2

    Giving the E Bike a grind. Great shots on the trip in . Very disappointing to see that much stuff left behind, in such a beautiful area . The bear scene scared the hell out of me too !

  • @brodinyensen6795
    @brodinyensen6795 11 месяцев назад +5

    That was an intense bear scare! I’m glad you’re okay man! I love these gorgeous mountain adventures of yours! And as much as I myself love abandoned sites, this one is a disaster and sad to see!

  • @mymy3172
    @mymy3172 11 месяцев назад +8

    The courage and drive you display to pursue you passion is awesome. This ranks way up there for one of the best videos you have produced thus far.

  • @lifewithconnie3738
    @lifewithconnie3738 11 месяцев назад +12

    Dustin ! AMAZING as always. I love my beautiful province so much- you inspire me to do more exploring. I grew up looking up every back road “to see what was there”. The desire to see it all still is in me. I your photography is hands down the best!!! Thanks so much. A great birthday present 🎁 for me and for our Canada to see this !!!!

  • @dodgeguyz
    @dodgeguyz 11 месяцев назад +3

    Love this year so far. These are the videos we look forward too.
    I certainly hope you are carrying when in that type of environment!
    Great job as usual Dustin!

  • @airshootist
    @airshootist 11 месяцев назад +1

    I mostly watch (and produce) firearm/airgun related content on RUclips but I found your channel and it is absolutely one of my favorite channels to watch ever. Please NEVER stop doing these videos! Top tier content!
    That dead bear was crazy! Keep that shotgun close, king!

  • @Farmnflyin
    @Farmnflyin 11 месяцев назад +5

    Another amazing episode!!! It really is a tragedy what a mess was left behind.

  • @karentrimmer
    @karentrimmer 11 месяцев назад +9

    I so appreciate all the hard work you put into taking us with you on your journeys of the road less traveled, places I can only dream of going. Please be safe.

  • @1olivebranch
    @1olivebranch 8 месяцев назад

    I just found your page this evening and I'm enthralled. Thank you for documenting your exploration and sharing with the rest of us!

  • @kristinakahila8914
    @kristinakahila8914 9 месяцев назад

    You certainly go where no one has been before. Beautiful country. Thank you Dustin.

  • @MountainParameters
    @MountainParameters 11 месяцев назад +4

    The black bear season in northern BC is May 15 to June 15. That is the best time to get the hide. I've seen lots of bears that were road injured hunker down and wait for things to heal. My guess is it was wounded by a hunter, and the high winds that were recorded throughout the Cariboo this spring may have been responsible for all the deadfall you encountered on the FSR (which may have come down after hunters were also in the area). BTW, when riding in isothermal snow, I've found that a bike tire that is 2.2 is better than fat bike tires, which is consistent with what tire experts recommend for winter tires for cars (when it comes to iso snow, narrow is better than wide).

  • @parapelegicBUD
    @parapelegicBUD 11 месяцев назад +9

    Your vids leave me with a sudden sense to go explore . You do a great job encapsulating your experience into an easily digestible digital dynasty. Great job and thanks for packing us along :o) You should bring Mick sometime always more fun to explore with another. Cheers

  • @wademcmillan2798
    @wademcmillan2798 11 месяцев назад

    These adventures are the reason I keep coming back every week to settle in and enjoy. Thankyou for all your hard work mate. But wow what scenery. See ya next week.

  • @HardNorthOutdoors
    @HardNorthOutdoors 10 месяцев назад +1

    been following since the start and its fantastic to see it grow. im on the east coast but man, im starting to get the picture why everyone says West is Best. maybe one day.

  • @travisb.8005
    @travisb.8005 11 месяцев назад +4

    My weekly dose of adventure complete...Thank You Dustin!

  • @ginrobi01
    @ginrobi01 11 месяцев назад +4

    What an awesome exploration! That view is outstanding, and it really is a shame to see (and ultimately know) that all of that equipment is just going to rot and ruin up there.

  • @ledwardian1
    @ledwardian1 9 месяцев назад +1

    That's a really nice rig you have now Dustin! Another great adventure! Thanks for bringing us along!

  • @gwagon2010
    @gwagon2010 11 месяцев назад +1

    We are Aussie's fans , just in from swimming with the sharks at our local beach and that dead bear bit scared the living crap out of us.............this is Destination Adrenalin....thanks ( I think) Dustin....

    • @Destination_Adventure
      @Destination_Adventure  11 месяцев назад +1

      Always enjoy a comment from my southern hemisphere mates. 🍻

  • @dalemoralez9379
    @dalemoralez9379 11 месяцев назад +4

    It is amazing what man leaves behind, trying to go forward, but yet no one wants to be responsible and clean up what they leave home. Is it cool that you took us on this journey? I am a new subscriber and yet you got me hungry for more keep up the adventure and I’ll see you on the next one.

  • @kenmckee3143
    @kenmckee3143 11 месяцев назад +4

    Hi Dustin, love your videos. Looks like the ministry of the environment should take a look at that site. Those oil barrels really bothered me. Take care and best wishes to you.

    • @markvolker1145
      @markvolker1145 11 месяцев назад

      Oil comes from the earth... it is natural just like trees and plants.. Oil eat microbes will break it down just like a bugs break down a old stump... what comes from earth will return to earth.. what man does to earth will be transformed by earth...

  • @originalschmid
    @originalschmid Месяц назад

    I'm from Alexis Creek. Been there many times. We always rode the motorcycles in.
    That Green Cat was walked from Likely BC to that location and parked. About 15yrs ago, someone moved it from one side of the air strip to the next. The band deactivated the road and parked the backhoe to prevent people from accessing the area.
    But yes, literally looked like people went home for the weekend with plans for coming back and never did.

  • @rossheikkila6959
    @rossheikkila6959 10 месяцев назад

    This good ol boy reminds so many of there childhood and beyond. I grew up in this beauty and love the younger gens getting there asses out there. Thank You. Nice Rig by the way.

  • @marilynmaker5942
    @marilynmaker5942 11 месяцев назад +3

    I think the company/people that ran that mine should be responsible for cleaning it up! Although 14 yrs later, I guess that'll never happen. And the Ministry should be ashamed! Dead bear scare, that's weird. Another great adventure Dustin. You are so good at this, and make me proud to be a British Columbian! Thank you 🥰

    • @ScubaSteveCanada
      @ScubaSteveCanada 11 месяцев назад

      The company had no money left to clean up anything. Yeah, this is the fault of the Ministry to allow any company to do this. All they have to do is demand "clean up money" up front. Failure to pay means no permits granted, no business license granted.

  • @DannoM_
    @DannoM_ 11 месяцев назад +4

    This season keeps getting better! I love how you went on an adventure with the bike from your camp. That was amazing how far out you got and the old mining site was fascinating but sad that it's trash just sitting there.

    • @Porty1119
      @Porty1119 11 месяцев назад +2

      If it could be gotten out (and wasn't two thousand miles away...) there's stuff up there I'd love to have. I run a gold mine in New Mexico.

    • @brucearterbury1856
      @brucearterbury1856 9 месяцев назад +1

      If you ever get a chance to go get machinery from there I will meet you there! Millwright/mechanic/adventurer

  • @trevorchewka5821
    @trevorchewka5821 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love this episode Justin....soo true...interesting but sad also...
    That abandoned GMC 'burban seems to be in decent shape...too bad it's not leaving anytime soon 😢

  • @lostrailbeds8289
    @lostrailbeds8289 11 месяцев назад

    Dustin! This was amazing! Thank you...i just watched it with my dinner, after a really rough day. You changed it around for me!

  • @14koala
    @14koala 11 месяцев назад +4

    What you're doing is very inspiring. I myself enjoy nature very much enjoy every single moment of it! Always stay safe ✌️

  • @marcerivest6204
    @marcerivest6204 11 месяцев назад +7

    I agree, it's really sad to see the mess left behind. Our government should not allow people to set up shop and leave a mess like that. It should be mandatory for them to clean up.

  • @bc30cal99
    @bc30cal99 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hello again from the sunny south Okanagan, thanks for another trip into the beautiful BC back country. Ironically I spent more than 25 years building cabinet doors for Canadian made RV's so the Corsair likely was made in Oliver and we built the doors. Way back in the early '90's, I tried hunting off of a mountain bike for a couple seasons and biked right up to a feeding male black bear. That was exciting.... Anyways thanks again for taking us along. Safe travels.

  • @dalemckenzie9394
    @dalemckenzie9394 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks man it was fun to adventure along with you, beautiful photography. KEEP ON TRUCKIN !!!

  • @islandkindlingco7693
    @islandkindlingco7693 11 месяцев назад +4

    Best adventure I've seen in a while, well done 🙌

  • @watchinguthruthelens1706
    @watchinguthruthelens1706 11 месяцев назад +3

    A wonderful off-trail adventure...stay safe mate.

  • @heathermcdermid3673
    @heathermcdermid3673 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wicked episode Dustin and my heart stopped when I saw the black blur as you were walking up to it. Absolute shame to see all of the gear left up their to rot and decay. Thanks so much for taking us with you.

  • @RisesInTheYeast
    @RisesInTheYeast 11 месяцев назад +1

    Another great one man! Love to see it. Sad they left all of the garbage behind that they did. Still insanely scenic. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait for the next

  • @camshaftP16
    @camshaftP16 11 месяцев назад +6

    Always like finding old equipment and the story of how it ended up there. Good one Justin.

  • @dennistakacs722
    @dennistakacs722 11 месяцев назад +3

    Wow, what beautiful scenery. Good call on not going back to film with that dead bear stinking the place up.
    Enjoy every episode that you have done, especially the build. I worked for a manufacturer that built fire engines...took me right back to those times. And yes the employees that had pride in their work reminds me of the people that I worked with. Keep up the good works.
    Greetings from Pennsylvania!

    • @blueman5924
      @blueman5924 11 месяцев назад +1

      I kinda wondered if there was a human corpse in the back of the Winnebago though. If a guy was on his bunk, injured himself, and the bear comes in to get him, but gets a 30-06slug , dies, and perhaps so did the guy of his injuries. 🤷‍♂️ The screen door was open…..

  • @johnnygreene5447
    @johnnygreene5447 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the ride, Dustin! Keep up the good work.

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 8 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing place - even more so when you see the stuff left behind and realize it must have been trucked/driven in the same way as you went. Each trip would be an adventure.

  • @brandonliefke2445
    @brandonliefke2445 11 месяцев назад +4

    Love watching your vids. Been following you since 2500 subscribers and you keep coming with excellent content
    As a local-ish guy to you I love tracking down all these locations based on the conversation and hints you share within your videos. Creating a little list for me to see/do one day. This location sure is remote!
    Love to see you film some locations in the Kootenays (cascade highway, grey creek pass, mining relics in the boundary and Sandon areas)
    Keep on keeping on.

  • @Strangernightg
    @Strangernightg 11 месяцев назад +4

    It was a shame that whoever left all that equipment , RV's and everything else is human irresponsibility . But I tell you that it was nice seeing something new to me , thank you so much for sharing this video .🇺🇲💯❤️‍🔥🙏💪😎👏👍

  • @dannyjomacowan6409
    @dannyjomacowan6409 10 месяцев назад

    Hello my name is martin im from muskegon, mich born and raised im 39 yrs old im ready to move north or to a mountain region!!!
    This channel does nothing but make me dream . As a kid i fell in love with national geographic!!! Your content is just as good to me im serious from your voice to how much you care about the world and other people's stuff never give locations and al6try to help the property owners like making sure doors are shut an such !!! Thank you agin much love from mich

  • @richardp1522
    @richardp1522 11 месяцев назад

    Dustin: Hi from Calgary. Well Ive had my fair share of black bear encounters in the mountains but nothing that close. So as you are rounding the back corner of the Winnabago I'm looking in the door and thinking " why would somebody have left a black fur coat, holy shit that's no coat man !!!!." You managed it with bravado man well done. But all kidding aside there was one key statement you made I make all my newbies aware of you said "I thought I smelled something dead". Its as important a mountain skill as listening and keeping your head on a swivel. You catch a whiff of death STOP and take stock of your situation. Which usually means backing up where you came from cus distance is safety and re plan your route if possible. If not time to make tracks for the trailhead, report the encounter and come back to plan another day. Just as you did so well done that's back country knowledge/instinct that only comes with time.
    Just amazing country too bad the mining co and BC Forestry can't work together to clean the area up. But there are 100"s of the same sites here in Alberta just it"s the Alberta Govt and Oil and Gas co's taking what they want and walking away sad. But thanks so much for showing us the beauty. See ya next week.

  • @brandons9398
    @brandons9398 9 месяцев назад +6

    Fantastic adventure, thank you very much for taking me along. My health would not permit me to take such a trip, so fascinating. Too bad all the restrictions you have in Canada with firearms, I would feel much better for your safety if you could have one. Especially after that bear!😮

    • @danendicott
      @danendicott 9 месяцев назад

      yeah man, i wouldn't adventure without one. seems like our government up here is unhappy with adventuring, and safety

    • @stevemorris3710
      @stevemorris3710 6 месяцев назад +1

      You can take a rifle or shotgun, it's pistols and full autos that are banned, so far.

  • @jasonthibodeau4256
    @jasonthibodeau4256 11 месяцев назад +1

    That was fantastic! It is sad that nobody is being made to clean up the garbage left behind.

  • @theblackperl
    @theblackperl 8 месяцев назад +1

    How the roofs on those campers are still intact since 2009 is astonishing

  • @daveneil3963
    @daveneil3963 5 месяцев назад

    I have watched this video twice and enjoyed both times. Keep up the great work and thanks for taking us along.