Mikey Friedland
Mikey Friedland
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I cycled to the Arctic Ocean. Here's my story.
4000 kilometers, unsupported, from the 49th Parallel to the Arctic Ocean. This is it. The grand finale - more than a year in the making.Thank you so much for your support along the way. You helped raise $35,000 for mental health. I am forever grateful.
Due North was a labour of love. Blood, sweat, and tears were poured into the ride - and the edit. If you enjoyed this series please like, comment, subscribe, and/or share it around! I will try my best to respond to everyone.
If you want to watch (or re-watch) the entire series, you can do so here: czcams.com/play/PLnNdipM6boTibaxcB9vYMCXDhT940IRej.html
For any media inquiries please email: mfriedland98@gmail.com
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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:06 Prologue: Hey There I'm Mikey
00:01:38 Chapter 1: Signs
00:03:05 Chapter 2: Alaska
00:07:30 Chapter 3: Home
00:11:35 Chapter 4: Adoption
00:14:31 Chapter 5: Fool's Gold
00:17:37 Chapter 6: Klondike Kate
00:21:08 Chapter 7: The Dempster
00:32:34 Chapter 8: Above the Trees
00:50:28 Epilogue: Due South
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YUKON MUSICIANS (In Order of Appearance):
Brandon Issak - Lost Love & Loose Woman - www.brandonisaak.ca/
Jennihouse - Nun Danket - www.jennihouse.ca/
Lucie D et les Immortèls - Délicieux malheur - lucied.info/
John from Dawson - WIENERTHEME - www.johnfromdawson.ca/
Jennihouse - Zaza’s Tatas - www.jennihouse.ca/
Rob Dickson - Autumns With Our T-Shirts On - www.robdickson.ca/
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Go Subscribe to Myles' CZcams Channel!!
Myles Meanderings: czcams.com/channels/BQFDb3aoItGL6FCvTxdB-A.html?app=desktop
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My fundraiser officially ended last fall, but that doesn't mean your support for mental health in Canada has to stop. Below are links to the local CMHA branches we fundraised for, as well as the national office. All donations are greatly appreciated and will go a long way!
CMHA Shuswap/Revelstoke Branch:
shuswap-revelstoke.cmha.bc.ca/
CMHA Northern BC Branch:
northernbc.cmha.ca/
CMHA Yukon Branch:
yukon.cmha.ca/
Canadian Mental Health Association National:
cmha.ca/
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If you are struggling with your mental health, here are some helpful resources:
Mental Health Support - Government of Canada:
www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html
Canadian Mental Health Association National:
cmha.ca/
Talk Suicide Canada:
talksuicide.ca/
Wellness Together Canada:
www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
Kids Help Phone Canada:
kidshelpphone.ca/
Hope for Wellness Helpline - for Indigenous people across Canada:
www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Western Arctic Youth Collective:
www.wayc.ca/
Delta Region Social Programs:
www.nthssa.ca/en/social-programs-beaufort-delta-region
Indian Residential School Survivors Society:
www.irsss.ca/
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SPECIAL THANKS ONCE AGAIN TO:
Mom, Dad, David, & Elliott
My Grandparents
Brendan, Ariane, Georges, et Albert
Jeff & Mia
Max Whalen
Stephen MacDonald
Zoe Taillefer
Jake Beeman
Harrison Solish
Enya & Susanne Watson
Myles, Willow, Natanya, & Aleah O’Brien
Mikey, Isa, & Waffles
Patty Welborn
Tyler Briggs
The gentleman in Poland who made the map animations
Ed Pratt, Ed Hack, Tom Davies, Iohan Gueorguiev
Everyone at the CMHA
Everyone in the Mackenzie Delta
Everyone who supported me along the way
The Indigenous communities, whose land I travelled through
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Video

On the Verge of The Yukon || Cycling to the Arctic Ocean (Part 4 of 5)
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4000 kilometers, unsupported, from the 49th Parallel to the Arctic Ocean. Do I know what I'm doing? Not really. I've never bike toured before. I just learned how to patch a flat. But I've got heart. And a large rear-end. And I want it. I don't need directions - all I need to do is head Due North. Canadian Mental Health Association RIDE DON'T HIDE Link: cmha.donordrive.com/participant/mikeyfried...
The Scenic Route to Alaska || Cycling to the Arctic Ocean (Part 3 of 5)
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4000 kilometers, unsupported, from the 49th Parallel to the Arctic Ocean. Do I know what I'm doing? Not really. I've never bike toured before. I just learned how to patch a flat. But I've got heart. And a strong tush. And I want it. I don't need directions - all I need to do is head Due North. Canadian Mental Health Association RIDE DON'T HIDE Link: cmha.donordrive.com/participant/mikeyfriedlan...
Growing Pains || Cycling to the Arctic Ocean (Part 2 of 5)
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4000 kilometers, unsupported, from the 49th Parallel to the Arctic Ocean. Do I know what I'm doing? Not really. I've never bike toured before. I just learned how to patch a flat. But I've got heart. And a meaty caboose. And I want it. I don't need directions - all I need to do is head Due North. Canadian Mental Health Association RIDE DON'T HIDE link: cmha.donordrive.com/participant/mikeyfriedl...
Cycling from the 49th Parallel to the Arctic Ocean (Part 1 of 5)
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4000 kilometers, unsupported, from the 49th Parallel to the Arctic Ocean. Do I know what I'm doing? Not really. I've never bike toured before. I just learned how to patch a flat. But I've got heart. And a pair of beefcakes for legs. And I want it. I don't need directions - all I need to do is go Due North. Canadian Mental Health Association RIDE DON'T HIDE link: cmha.donordrive.com/participant/...
Slacking off with Alex Jay // (alternate title: skiing very fast in the Revelstoke slackcountry)
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Some people call him the prodigy. I prefer to call him Alex. Last week Alex and I went out and explored the terrain that lies three bowls southeast of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. And... well... it delivered the goods! Not only is Alex a great skier, but he's a ripper of a dude. There must be something in the water in Revelstoke. Or perhaps something in the mountains - that could be it too. I hi...
Skiing The Peak I See From My Window // Mount Macpherson - The Womb
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When I look out my window, one peak stares back at me. It's the peak that lines the backdrop of our main street in town. Mount Macpherson is a stunner. It's not technical like it's sister Mount Begbie, but reaching the summit is still a properly long day. After 1800 meters of skinning you are rewarded with a classic, direct route back to town. The descent follows The Womb - a 1300 meter slide p...
A Weekend With The Storm Trooper Rejects // Revelstoke, BC
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The Storm Trooper Rejects are the next generation of freeskiing in Revelstoke. They let me tag along for a weekend and point my camera at them. Along the way I learned a thing or two about being upside-down. Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram: @storm_trooper_rejects You can say you knew them before they blew up.
Finding Bent Chetler: In Search of a Lost Ski in the Revelstoke Backcountry
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It was shaping up to be an all-time day... until it wasn't. An slight windlip tossed me off balance, and after a double tomohawk I was ski-less. Finding Bent Chetler is the story of our attempt to retrieve my ski but it is also a lesson in managing avalanche terrain. Once again - please don't go into the backcountry without at least a transceiver, shovel, probe, and avalanche safety training. I...
a VERY DEEP CHRISTMAS in Rogers Pass // Backcountry ski touring near Revelstoke, BC
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On December 23rd, my roommates and I ventured up to the McGill area of Rogers Pass. Waiting for us was 120cms of storm snow and a really jolly day in the mountains. Skiing in Rogers Pass is only possible with complete cooperation with the Winter Permit System. If you are new to the area, go to the visitors centre or go to: www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/glacier/visit/hiver-winter/ski to learn more ab...
Will He Climb the Highest Peak in Every Country? || Country High Points Series Part 2
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No one has ever reached the highest point of every country in the world. Will anyone ever? I'm not so sure. But if there's anyone that has a legitimate chance, it is Eric Gilbertson. As of November 2020, Eric is 34 years of age and has climbed 119 country high points - the third most of anyone in the world. Eric's twin brother Matthew has climbed 91 high points. Often, they climb together. In p...
Ski Touring at the Gorge with Georges // Revelstoke, BC
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Hello dear viewer. I hope you enjoy this short flim of my roommate Georges and me. A couple quick notes, the Gorge is an active logging road, don't go up it unless you have a two-way radio, a capable vehicle, and avalanche safety training. Also, the Gorge is only 45 mins from Revelstoke and therefore not considered travelling outside of our region! Covid-19 is scary right now in BC so ya I don'...
Visiting Mica Damn - a wholesome adventure
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Some shoulder-season adventure - an early morning rip up to Mica Creek. with @connorbhaynes.
We Nearly Hiked a Marathon || Mount Cartier || Revelstoke, BC
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The last hike of the year was a doozy. Shane and I set off early in the morning to take on Mount Cartier. Cartier is one of the Four Peaks of Revelstoke (the others being Macpherson, Begbie, and MacKenzie). The mountain stands prominently in the town's southern backdrop. Cartier is unique because the trailhead starts right at the Columbia river. That means it is long day. Usually the trail is 3...
Climbing Mount Sifton & Mount Rogers in Glacier National Park
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In mid-September Oli, Kaitlin, and I caught a great weather window and set-off on a two-day climbing trip in Glacier National Park. On day one we climbed Mount Sifton, an often forgetten about peak, simply because of its taller neighbors. On day two we climbed Mount Rogers, the second tallest peak in Glacier National Park, just below Mount Sir Donald. The route took us onto Swiss Glacier and up...
Will Anyone Ever Climb the Highest Peak in Every Country? || Country High Points Series Part 1
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Will Anyone Ever Climb the Highest Peak in Every Country? || Country High Points Series Part 1
Road Trip to Lake Louise || Rock Climbing & Eiffel Peak || Summer 2020
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Road Trip to Lake Louise || Rock Climbing & Eiffel Peak || Summer 2020
Skiing in Swimsuits on a Glacier in July! McCrae Peak, Revelstoke BC
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Skiing in Swimsuits on a Glacier in July! McCrae Peak, Revelstoke BC
Vlog Cinco || 5am Challenge Recap & Vancouver!
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Vlog Cinco || 5am Challenge Recap & Vancouver!
Living Sunrise to Sunset || Waking up at 5am for a week || Kelowna, BC
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Living Sunrise to Sunset || Waking up at 5am for a week || Kelowna, BC
Jabbarocky - Vlog Tres - West Kelowna
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Jabbarocky - Vlog Tres - West Kelowna
Feel The Love - Vlog Dos - West Kelowna
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Feel The Love - Vlog Dos - West Kelowna
I pooped a bike tire - Vlog Uno - Kelowna
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I pooped a bike tire - Vlog Uno - Kelowna

Komentáře

  • @teacherguy5084
    @teacherguy5084 Před měsícem

    Ever try powder cords or flagging, which unspool from your pant cuffs and tend to float on snow enough to find a ski dropped in the powder? They were de rigueur in the 1980's in deep places. Cheaper than airtags - you can even use caution flagging.

  • @wyqtor
    @wyqtor Před 3 měsíci

    Surprisingly, the highest peak of the UK might pose some logistical problems: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Paget

  • @scottpratico1315
    @scottpratico1315 Před 5 měsíci

    So sick

  • @austincooper7282
    @austincooper7282 Před 8 měsíci

    Glad you mentioned Hkakabo Razi. By far the hardest of all country HPs. 2nd would probably be Jengish Chokusu, K2, or Gangkhar Puensum

  • @charlesarpin1050
    @charlesarpin1050 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome ski guys more videos like this pls🤙

  • @ryankane7109
    @ryankane7109 Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely loving this. What an insane undertaking and for such an admirable cause. I’m blown away by the shots you’ve captured, the scenery, music choice, narration, the flow. So good mate. Hope more people get to see it - love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @ryankane7109
    @ryankane7109 Před 9 měsíci

    This is just incredible. It is so well done & absolutely inspiring. You the man, Mikey. I hope more people see this over time.

  • @ayey119
    @ayey119 Před 9 měsíci

    here from Julia! 🥹 your videos are super high quality, pls came back to yt😭

    • @MikeyFriedland
      @MikeyFriedland Před 9 měsíci

      Awwww thank you! I'm making a comeback - you just might have to wait a litttttle big longer for it 💕

    • @ayey119
      @ayey119 Před 9 měsíci

      @@MikeyFriedland cool!! Thank you!

  • @Farah.268
    @Farah.268 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi from Julia Chanel

  • @alfredwaldo6079
    @alfredwaldo6079 Před 9 měsíci

    Denmark is the worst because it's unfortunately situated in denmark

  • @gunterification
    @gunterification Před 10 měsíci

    6:20 No not really. Progressive doesn't mean shit as well. Not every change is for the better.

  • @jardam9466
    @jardam9466 Před 10 měsíci

    The mountain most widely claimed to be the highest unclimbed mountain in the world in terms of elevation is Gangkhar Puensum (7,570 m, 24,840 ft). It is in Bhutan, on or near the border with China. In Bhutan, the climbing of mountains higher than 6,000 m (20,000 ft) has been prohibited since 1994.

  • @lukedav
    @lukedav Před 11 měsíci

    This is amazing!

  • @DerkaDerka66
    @DerkaDerka66 Před 11 měsíci

    Legends!

  • @keithalc07
    @keithalc07 Před 11 měsíci

    I watched it again/ Still a great interview and production. Two days ago Eric officially completed the five mountains to qualify as a Snow Leopard

  • @elecreations
    @elecreations Před rokem

    I have the same walkie talkie!

  • @LinusWilson
    @LinusWilson Před rokem

    I think no choppers or planes to the top is a more realistic standard than what you defined after most of the USA high points involve less than 1 mile RT hike. Bag the Canada provinces before you talk about all country HPs. I liked your video. Good job. PS Antartica is not a country. It has no citizens or government.

  • @scottsugimoto8223
    @scottsugimoto8223 Před rokem

    Mikey , not sure if a comment this long after the fact will make it to your attention. I have just finished ( for the 2nd time ) watching your adventure to the Arctic Ocean. First, I hope you did find your 3 mile markers . As someone who has had a " bump" in the road with their mental health this past year and a bit I once again find your journey uplifting and inspiring. Truly hope you are doing well young man.

    • @MikeyFriedland
      @MikeyFriedland Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much Scott! Sorry I missed your comment but I really appreciate the love. I hope you are also doing well my friend. 💕

  • @jessewaller3435
    @jessewaller3435 Před rokem

    Amazing video!

  • @samjett3157
    @samjett3157 Před rokem

    Thank you so very much for sharing this journey. You are truly an inspiration.

  • @pmihajlovic
    @pmihajlovic Před rokem

    Amazing video Mikey! Such high quality and a compelling story

  • @fredross3176
    @fredross3176 Před rokem

    I rode cultus lake to Inuvik 2004 56 years young. A spiritual Quest for sure! thanks for posting. I think i averaged 85 km per day. Fully self supported. Returned From Skagway to Bellingham on Ferry.

  • @ritabeck3868
    @ritabeck3868 Před rokem

    Wow, way to go Mikey, you persevered and did something very few people will ever do. Well done for raising the fund for Mental Health. I so enjoyed riding along with you on my stationery bike, your commentary and the people and scenery made it one special video. I am very proud of you☀🌟

  • @kyleclayton5530
    @kyleclayton5530 Před rokem

    What km on the gorge did you park at?

  • @TomStevensonthetravellingtom

    My friend climbed the highest point in every European country back in 2019 and broke the world record for doing it in the fastest time. We did it as part of a road trip back in 2019 and it took him 6 months to climb them all. Some of them are super simple like the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg which you can do in a couple of hours. This was geographical Europe and didn't include Teide in the Canary Islands or Georgia etc. Think the total came to 48 in the end, I climbed about half. Climbing every high point, barring the ones that are inaccessible for various reasons, would be some challenge. If someone ever manages to accomplish it, then they are one huge badass!

  • @craigchristie404
    @craigchristie404 Před rokem

    Legend

  • @SkiTripsEats
    @SkiTripsEats Před rokem

    Great video definitely hitting the like and sub button

  • @danfedder1
    @danfedder1 Před rokem

    Nice edit. Those solo shots must be a pain to set up and return for the camera!

  • @chrismanspeaker9372

    Of course someone will. And I predict that person will be rich and from a non-threatening country, like Singapore or Sweden, where the political problems will not present an issue.

  • @fredross3176
    @fredross3176 Před rokem

    Rode from Cultus Lake BC to Inuvik 2004. 56 years of age then. Love your video I can vicariously relive the trip again

  • @adamf3191
    @adamf3191 Před rokem

    Thats complete BS about needing exemption papers for Tyler to travel into the NWT. This is Canada, you dont need papers to travel within our country

  • @thiagogocrazy7234
    @thiagogocrazy7234 Před rokem

    How do you get here

  • @ml242
    @ml242 Před rokem

    YAY MIKEY!

  • @AndyFyon
    @AndyFyon Před rokem

    Just a big thank you. That is all. A big thank you. Well done, Mikey! You did it!

  • @DonRousselPhotography

    What a beautifully produced video and I respect and admire your motivation for producing it.

  • @gardenchemistry
    @gardenchemistry Před rokem

    Was it Mt Logan?

  • @oskarfreeski
    @oskarfreeski Před rokem

    Where did you mount your bc120?

  • @tonypaddler
    @tonypaddler Před rokem

    Excellent video 👍

  • @tonypaddler
    @tonypaddler Před rokem

    Such a great video, I’ll watch the others asap 👍

  • @ruffyistderhammer5860

    You are the man

  • @harrycool2000
    @harrycool2000 Před rokem

    Literal goosebumps when you made it to the ocean. Most underrated CZcamsr I have seen, see you back when you have 100k subs.

  • @andrewwyllie8638
    @andrewwyllie8638 Před rokem

    This is really good! Congrats on everything you've achieved! If you're ever in Europe on whatever adventure you end up on next, there's always room at the inn for people like you! All the best pal.

    • @MikeyFriedland
      @MikeyFriedland Před rokem

      I will definitely take you up on that! Maybe not anytime soon, but certainly down the road. Cheers Andrew

  • @elliswoolley5317
    @elliswoolley5317 Před rokem

    Fantastic video Mikey. Have had to watch it twice to get my head around what you did. So inspirational, I hope you realise that. Its far from easy to take on a challenge like this, and seemingly be so calm in the face of its daunting size, as you appear to be throughout. Well done on raising so much money, I hope you have been able to find further adventures and have been able to keep your mind in a happy place ever since.

  • @jacksonnettleship
    @jacksonnettleship Před rokem

    Just amazing. Great storytelling, cinematography, and of course some of the prettiest scenery. Excited for the next adventure!

  • @jacksonnettleship
    @jacksonnettleship Před rokem

    Soooo stoked to watch this

  • @jillhayden2749
    @jillhayden2749 Před rokem

    So so incredible Mikey! You are such an inspiration and a positive light. Absolutely incredible.

  • @a-dre5897
    @a-dre5897 Před rokem

    happiest line "there's been a lot of moments like these, I gotta say!"

    • @MikeyFriedland
      @MikeyFriedland Před rokem

      And to think I almost took that line out thinking it was too cheesy. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for watching :) :)

  • @alex5421
    @alex5421 Před rokem

    Been looking forward to the finale! It didn’t disappoint. Congrats, Mikey. Amazing and inspiring stuff. Thanks for it all - especially the openness and humility when it comes to mental health. Thank you.

  • @judithfriedland1594

    Hard to know what to write about - the amazing scenery you shot, the people you met along the way, dealing with the elements, the skill in filming and editing and finding the just-right music, and the determination to see it all through. Amazing! All of it and you!

  • @frozengoose
    @frozengoose Před rokem

    So happy the last part is out! Great work on this and showcasing the people along the way. Currently living in Whitehorse and has definitely inspired me to cycle from Tuk down to Osoyoos. Cheers from the Yukon and keep the stellar contact coming.

    • @MikeyFriedland
      @MikeyFriedland Před rokem

      Thanks Wyatt!! All the best on your future adventure! It's not easy but it's so worth it. Tailwinds my friend.