Hey guys, here from Steve Wallis' recent video camping out in the cabin. When I was on Couchsurfing a long time ago, I remember reading about a cabin somewhere up-island that had its own profile on the website, and it was first come, first serve. I don't know if this is the one, or that was a different one. All I know is it was way North Island. Beautiful scenery, though! The furthest up I've been is Zeballos for commercial fishing. It's a whole other world up there. The scenery and wildlife is unreal. Thanks for the footage!
It just keeps getting more rugged the further north you go. The whole island is an incredible place forsure but there's just something about north island ! Thanks for taking the time to check out our channel. Cheers
Just watched Steve’s adventure here and had to see yours too. Someone in his comments made mention that they helped build that place and was happy to share some history. Don’t know if he read the comment, but that would be a cool story to hear.
It's a really neat spot! I honestly wish we could re-do the video and go back with more knowledge of its history. There's a lot of great stories in the log book from those who have stayed in the past or helped build the cabin. There's a lady named Carol who goes often and keeps the place clean ❤️❤️. Pretty crazy to think all of the materials were hauled in to complete the build! Thanks for checking out the video :) cheers
WOW ! I know 31 is coming around now but Happy 30th. I celebrated 50 in July 2023. We drove to Yosemite and hiked Half Dome. Highlight of my life, it was just magical. This place looks magical too. Glad you got such a special spot for your special day.
Thanks Dorothy! Happy late birthday to you as well! Yosemite looks like a dream, we're hoping to head that way this year. Vancouver Island is a beautiful place! Thanks for tuning in :)
Steve Wallis sent me here! I had to come here as soon as Steve mentioned your channel, but also because of the channel name itself! 🤣 Just subbed.... Cheers!
On my initial Cape Scott trek, after a night on Nils Bight, in the sand surrounding the tent, several wolf prints were witnessed. It was evident that a pack had passed in the night and taken mild interest in my site as the majority of the evidenced paw traffic was concentrated around my tent.
Fantastic trip you guys!!!! So glad Diesel is better - poor dude:( But he knew it was a special day for his mom so he didn't want to hijack the day ;-) ... oh and Happy belated Birthday Alannah!!!! 🎂🥳
Thank you Monika! We are relieved too! Thankfully, whatever it was passed and he was back to his usual self! It was an awesome birthday, and an amazing trip! Diesel got to have some pie too, of course!😀
Hi you guys, I'm not much of a commenter but I really like your vids. I got onto you from Steve Wallis a few weeks ago. I just moved back to Canada after living in Australia for the last 33 years, but I grew up on the Island and spent countless nights camping all over it tip to tail and left to right. Really loving the nostalgia. Going through the back catalogue . Best of luck to you 3. Knox.
Lots of people deflate their tires for the rough roads. When we were in Holberg this summer, you could see the locals running around on tires that looked half flat. Much smoother ride. Also helps to have off-road tires like TA-K02s Orr similar.
100%! We didn't have a pressure gauge with us at the time of this trip (i know, stupid move...). We'll be investing in some solid A/T's before our next big trip in the new year 👀. Thanks for watching, Mike!
Hitchhike Mike’s cabin just outside of Tofino right on Long Beach was amazing. I stayed there a couple nights back in 2001 Sadly it was torn down Anyone ever hear of Hitchhike Mike’s?
Hand crank radio would be a nice touch in the sea shack … the shack reminds me of the sea shack from the movie - After the Storm starring Benjamin Bratt and Armand Asante.
The views just keep getting better. That little cabin looks amazing and it looks like you could send days just beach combing alone. The bumpy roads got me thinking /wondering about Mexico and Central America. Any thoughts about heading down that way some day?
@@wayoftheroads that would be awesome, when we were in Costa Rica there were people doing the trip on dual-sport motorcycles, frankly I think the van would be more comfortable for sleeping but the bikes would be fun to ride!!
So sad….I was there Friday (June 9/23) and couldn’t find the cabin. Back roads my book has it on the wrong spot. It is one little day over. I climbed ropes and everything else and when I got back to the main beach, there was an older gentleman sitting in a lawn chair and he said oh, you just have to go one day further… Then he proceeded to tell me about the wolf 30 feet away from the trail head. That was after I mentioned to him that a Bear crossed my path 50 feet in front of me at San Josef on the main trail 😮 What I learned from my trip to the northern part of the island was that I never want to go there alone again Hahahahha. Seeing a Bear, while you are all by yourself, and being told, there is a wolf 30 feet from the trail head tends to scare one a little😂
Oh no! Where did you start hiking from? We know how tucked away it is, we had a hell of a time finding it from the road. That will get your heart pumping forsure... We saw A LOT of bears while we were up north, very cool but scary 🤣. Would love to see a wolf! Just have a few songs in your head that you can sing out loud next time you're hiking alone 😂. Cheers, thanks for watching !
We broke my Mum in Laws car by going up there years back. it was worth it. RIP Fudge. Great channel guys, what a lovely way to spend a birthday . (Happy very belated Alannah, lol)
My girlfriend and I love the videos! We’re planning a van trip up the east coast of the island and down the west. I was born and raised on the island and been here for 28 years never been past port alberni 😅 also curious if you to are from the island originally? Love the videos!!!
Thanks Tyson! That'll be a great trip. I've heard a lot of locals say they haven't seen much of the island. But I guess if you're from here you don't think about it. We grew up in Ontario and moved here last year so we've been pretty motivated to see everything on the island 😂. The best trips have been up north and to all the little coastal towns/rec sites. Cheers !
That's enough for me. I suspect I could find it next time I'm out that way. Thanks. Good channel, stumbled onto it recently and subscribed. (was not through Seve Wallis though I do watch some of his stuff now and then).@@wayoftheroads
I get the feeling that they may not have slept in the cabin? I just think that the lack of video proves it. Either way, it doesn't matter, I'm just not a fan of fibs or lies
In that same beach location where the cabin is, there is an abandoned campground, with a trail leading up to the old parking lot. It's just a small walk from one beach to the other. My family and I stayed there last summer and it is by far my favourite place on earth. The beaches are beautiful, the river was soothing and I can't wait to go back! It is quite a hike to get to it though, but it's so worth it. There are beautiful spots to set up camp and the cabin is just on the other beach, a short walk away. You do have to be carful for bears and wildlife, we hung our food packs up in the tree every night! I can't wait to go back to this beautiful place!
How cool! Are you talking about the really overgrown tent pads across the river from this cabin? We actually stumbled upon those first before we found the cabin! Truly an amazing place. On our way in we did see a big black bear not too far away up on his hind legs sniffing us out 😅. Hope you get to experience it here again soon. Cheers !
New sub sent from Steve Wallis,I've been watching him since he had 1k too. I look forward to seeing your first Million too!!
Same here👍👍
Me too! 👍
Ditto
Me too!
Steve is the man! We appreciate the kind words, thanks for being here!
Hey guys, here from Steve Wallis' recent video camping out in the cabin. When I was on Couchsurfing a long time ago, I remember reading about a cabin somewhere up-island that had its own profile on the website, and it was first come, first serve. I don't know if this is the one, or that was a different one. All I know is it was way North Island.
Beautiful scenery, though! The furthest up I've been is Zeballos for commercial fishing. It's a whole other world up there. The scenery and wildlife is unreal. Thanks for the footage!
It just keeps getting more rugged the further north you go. The whole island is an incredible place forsure but there's just something about north island ! Thanks for taking the time to check out our channel. Cheers
Just watched Steve’s adventure here and had to see yours too. Someone in his comments made mention that they helped build that place and was happy to share some history. Don’t know if he read the comment, but that would be a cool story to hear.
It's a really neat spot! I honestly wish we could re-do the video and go back with more knowledge of its history. There's a lot of great stories in the log book from those who have stayed in the past or helped build the cabin. There's a lady named Carol who goes often and keeps the place clean ❤️❤️. Pretty crazy to think all of the materials were hauled in to complete the build!
Thanks for checking out the video :) cheers
Steve Wallis sent me.
Thanks for sharing the location with Steve 🙂❤️
Thanks Dean, it's really cool to see Steve camping out at one of our favourite spots!
@@wayoftheroads ❤️❤️
Also a new sub from camping with Steve so happy to find ur content
That's awesome! Thanks for tuning in :)
new sub Steve got me here .
Thank you Tim !
WOW ! I know 31 is coming around now but Happy 30th. I celebrated 50 in July 2023. We drove to Yosemite and hiked Half Dome. Highlight of my life, it was just magical. This place looks magical too. Glad you got such a special spot for your special day.
Thanks Dorothy! Happy late birthday to you as well! Yosemite looks like a dream, we're hoping to head that way this year. Vancouver Island is a beautiful place! Thanks for tuning in :)
#HunkerDown
Steve Wallis sent me here! I had to come here as soon as Steve mentioned your channel, but also because of the channel name itself! 🤣 Just subbed.... Cheers!
haha thanks a lot man. We appreciate you stopping by! Cheers
Hey people, from Steve Wallis. Hope you guys reach 100k then 1million soon 😊
We hope so too! Thanks for being here. Cheers !
Thank you for sharing this place with Steve!! Just subbed to your channel and Love it! Awesome stuff!
Thanks for being here! Glad you're enjoying it !
came from steve's channel. thanks for sharing the location with him
We're glad to help! Thanks for being here !
Same reason that I am here.
Steve sent me!! Great channel! Im a BC girl, so this is very exciting ❤
Ah that's awesome! Thanks for stopping by :)
❤love this video. What a cool place to stay. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.
Suann! Glad you enjoyed it! This was an awesome experience! Thank you for being here! xx
Enjoyed the drone beach and coastline footage.
Thank you kindly 🤗
On my initial Cape Scott trek, after a night on Nils Bight, in the sand surrounding the tent, several wolf prints were witnessed. It was evident that a pack had passed in the night and taken mild interest in my site as the majority of the evidenced paw traffic was concentrated around my tent.
That's wild! What a cool experience
Another gem of a cinematic showcase of the Island. Hope Diesel is doing better now....cheers!
Also here from Steve. I'll check out your content, looks great so far!
That's great, thank you !
I've done Cape Scott 5X; can't wait for the 6th. The safari analogy made me chuckle.
Fantastic trip you guys!!!! So glad Diesel is better - poor dude:( But he knew it was a special day for his mom so he didn't want to hijack the day ;-) ... oh and Happy belated Birthday Alannah!!!! 🎂🥳
Thank you Monika! We are relieved too! Thankfully, whatever it was passed and he was back to his usual self! It was an awesome birthday, and an amazing trip! Diesel got to have some pie too, of course!😀
Lol "what is dutch oven" had me giggling like a 12 yr old.
Totally forgot about that part 😂
Hi you guys, I'm not much of a commenter but I really like your vids. I got onto you from Steve Wallis a few weeks ago. I just moved back to Canada after living in Australia for the last 33 years, but I grew up on the Island and spent countless nights camping all over it tip to tail and left to right. Really loving the nostalgia. Going through the back catalogue . Best of luck to you 3. Knox.
That's awesome to hear, thanks Knox! We're glad you could re-live some of those memories through our videos. Happy new year!
The harder a place is to get to the more beautiful it is
Absolutely !
Lots of people deflate their tires for the rough roads. When we were in Holberg this summer, you could see the locals running around on tires that looked half flat. Much smoother ride. Also helps to have off-road tires like TA-K02s Orr similar.
100%! We didn't have a pressure gauge with us at the time of this trip (i know, stupid move...). We'll be investing in some solid A/T's before our next big trip in the new year 👀. Thanks for watching, Mike!
I love that island! Hope to go vivid that cabin one day
Hitchhike Mike’s cabin just outside of Tofino right on Long Beach was amazing. I stayed there a couple nights back in 2001
Sadly it was torn down
Anyone ever hear of Hitchhike Mike’s?
That sounds awesome! So many amazing places to explore here!
Amazing videos! I hope to see more in the future! Chase your dreams!
Thanks! You can definitely expect to see more!
Wow, your road trip across Vancouver Island looks like an incredible adventure! I love how you discovered these hidden gems 🚐🌊🏞
Thanks Aelita! It sure is a beautiful place!
Thank you so much for what you do I really enjoy bless you both stu from England x
Thanks Stu!
very nice photography/cinematography/editing. thanks for sharing and keep it up!
Thank you, Mark !
Hand crank radio would be a nice touch in the sea shack … the shack reminds me of the sea shack from the movie - After the Storm starring Benjamin Bratt and Armand Asante.
Well you definitely made it to over 1000 subscribers before the end of the year!
The views just keep getting better. That little cabin looks amazing and it looks like you could send days just beach combing alone. The bumpy roads got me thinking /wondering about Mexico and Central America. Any thoughts about heading down that way some day?
They sure do! We definitely have plans to venture to Mexico in the future!
Check out the Pan-American Hwy! Prudoe Bay Alaska to Argentina ... That's the dream !
@@wayoftheroads that would be awesome, when we were in Costa Rica there were people doing the trip on dual-sport motorcycles, frankly I think the van would be more comfortable for sleeping but the bikes would be fun to ride!!
So sad….I was there Friday (June 9/23) and couldn’t find the cabin. Back roads my book has it on the wrong spot. It is one little day over. I climbed ropes and everything else and when I got back to the main beach, there was an older gentleman sitting in a lawn chair and he said oh, you just have to go one day further… Then he proceeded to tell me about the wolf 30 feet away from the trail head. That was after I mentioned to him that a Bear crossed my path 50 feet in front of me at San Josef on the main trail 😮
What I learned from my trip to the northern part of the island was that I never want to go there alone again Hahahahha. Seeing a Bear, while you are all by yourself, and being told, there is a wolf 30 feet from the trail head tends to scare one a little😂
Oh no! Where did you start hiking from? We know how tucked away it is, we had a hell of a time finding it from the road.
That will get your heart pumping forsure... We saw A LOT of bears while we were up north, very cool but scary 🤣. Would love to see a wolf! Just have a few songs in your head that you can sing out loud next time you're hiking alone 😂. Cheers, thanks for watching !
We broke my Mum in Laws car by going up there years back. it was worth it. RIP Fudge. Great channel guys, what a lovely way to spend a birthday . (Happy very belated Alannah, lol)
That's hilarious lol Fudge is in a better place now ❤. Thank you for watching & for the birthday wishes :)
Worked in Hoberg in 1976 memories.
My girlfriend and I love the videos! We’re planning a van trip up the east coast of the island and down the west. I was born and raised on the island and been here for 28 years never been past port alberni 😅 also curious if you to are from the island originally? Love the videos!!!
Thanks Tyson! That'll be a great trip. I've heard a lot of locals say they haven't seen much of the island. But I guess if you're from here you don't think about it. We grew up in Ontario and moved here last year so we've been pretty motivated to see everything on the island 😂. The best trips have been up north and to all the little coastal towns/rec sites. Cheers !
I read that the Hecht Beach cabin burned down. Not sure if this is same one, but it looked like it.
I believe that's a few beaches up but not entirely sure. Definitely not this one.
this is at Cape Palmerston.
what'up-amigo. you made outstanding editing~talk to you soon- )
Thank you very much! We appreciate you watching!!😀
What beach/ cove is that on? I've sea kayaked around the entire island twice. Don't think I've seen that cabin...unless Laurie Cove maybe?
That's enough for me. I suspect I could find it next time I'm out that way. Thanks. Good channel, stumbled onto it recently and subscribed. (was not through Seve Wallis though I do watch some of his stuff now and then).@@wayoftheroads
@@JoeOsChannel thanks a lot. We really appreciate Steve's support but also nice to hear someone found this video organically 😅 cheers!
is this the Cabin at Cape Palmerston?
I get the feeling that they may not have slept in the cabin? I just think that the lack of video proves it. Either way, it doesn't matter, I'm just not a fan of fibs or lies
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In that same beach location where the cabin is, there is an abandoned campground, with a trail leading up to the old parking lot. It's just a small walk from one beach to the other. My family and I stayed there last summer and it is by far my favourite place on earth. The beaches are beautiful, the river was soothing and I can't wait to go back! It is quite a hike to get to it though, but it's so worth it. There are beautiful spots to set up camp and the cabin is just on the other beach, a short walk away. You do have to be carful for bears and wildlife, we hung our food packs up in the tree every night! I can't wait to go back to this beautiful place!
How cool! Are you talking about the really overgrown tent pads across the river from this cabin? We actually stumbled upon those first before we found the cabin! Truly an amazing place. On our way in we did see a big black bear not too far away up on his hind legs sniffing us out 😅. Hope you get to experience it here again soon. Cheers !
Where is this located? I live in Victoria and would love to do a solo trip to this beautiful place
@@jsweets8153Keep it a special place.
Word of mouth🤫only. Pleeeeeease.
Those pies are so over priced its insane, Screw those pies
100% screw the pies !