Hiking 50km ALONE on the Juan de Fuca on Vancouver Island

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • Hiking the 47 km Juan de Fuca trail on Vancouver Island. This beautiful coastal backpacking trip is a magical foray into temperate rainforests with sweeping ocean views.
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  • @andrewbruce6457
    @andrewbruce6457 Рік тому +4

    Lovely to see you high on life. Nothing like hiking the coastal regions....we do it nearly every day. Thanks for a great video.

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому +1

      That’s fantastic! You’re lucky to live so close. Glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @catfish452
    @catfish452 Рік тому +4

    hi there sooo glad you finally posted a video on youtube especially since
    thats the only social media i have i have missed your videos . thanks for making the video hope you had a great time stay safe

  • @Mark_Jacobson81
    @Mark_Jacobson81 Рік тому +3

    Really enjoyed this one Lauren. Stunning scenery all to yourself and a good length trail, not too short, not too long.

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      Thank you!! This was such a fun one. And yes, a really good length too

  • @genekil
    @genekil Рік тому +3

    Heck yeah Lau!! 🤘🏼😁🤘🏼

  • @RaquelGutierrez-gx7qu
    @RaquelGutierrez-gx7qu Рік тому +2

    Thanks for inspiring me to do this trip! I also couldn't stop laughing on the narrated parts. :)

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      I’d highly recommend it! I had a great time!

  • @jasonarthurs3885
    @jasonarthurs3885 4 місяці тому +1

    I live on the Island, and the hikes adjacent to the coast are magical.

  • @Tboneguy03
    @Tboneguy03 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing 😀

  • @1983mikechan
    @1983mikechan Рік тому +2

    Great video. Yeah, Chin to Bear is no joke.

  • @dmakeemcrazy
    @dmakeemcrazy Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing . Good vibes . Glad you made it safe !

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! This was one of my favourite hikes :)

  • @lizzypicardi
    @lizzypicardi Рік тому +2

    Great vlog. Subbed keep them coming. I just got into trail running and I love going out on my own!

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! Welcome aboard :) I’ll be posting part 3 today!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Рік тому +2

    Another brilliant piece of art my friend, this was composed just stunningly! Narrated part is 🔥🔥

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I was playing with some new styles and glad it worked!

  • @jasonarthurs3885
    @jasonarthurs3885 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm also fortunate enough to e-cycle commute through similar wilderness every day I head to and from work.

  • @RCKYMETA
    @RCKYMETA Рік тому +3

    Nicely done! Looks like a beautiful hike! Keep rocking the videos! Very inspiring! 😊

  • @user-mx7fs1js1z
    @user-mx7fs1js1z 11 місяців тому +2

    Amazing video! Very inspiring.😊

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  11 місяців тому

      Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @LordQuiche
    @LordQuiche Рік тому +1

    Nice Lauren. Really enjoyed that.
    You’ve come a long way with your vids. Good stuff!

  • @NickInNature
    @NickInNature Рік тому +1

    Never was really into the coastal trails but this video may have changed my mind. The views and environment just look spectacular, awesome trip!

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      That's so good to hear! It's not a peak bagging type of hike, but so serene and beautiful. I would highly recommend it :)

  • @hikesome
    @hikesome Рік тому +1

    That's a beautiful film of your adventure Lauren. The coast looks amazing and challenging. Nice one ;)

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      Thank you! It’s a great trail, I would recommend it for sure.

  • @BadBeat48
    @BadBeat48 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful video! Loved the narration, photography and music.

  • @brandielewis6599
    @brandielewis6599 Рік тому +1

    Lauren, I loved this video and was literally smiling from beginning to end. Thank you for capturing what an awesome adventure the Juan de Fuca trail is!! We've done many trips on the trail and it was a great place to get our girls into backpacking (camping on beaches = endless entertainment!) As I was watching I was thinking what a perfect trip it would make to try out solo backpacking.

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      Aww I’m so happy you enjoyed it! This was the perfect trail for solo backpacking, especially as a first trip. I absolutely loved it. :)

  • @rituka
    @rituka Рік тому +1

    Great video! I wish I was near a beach, it’s so lovely.

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      Thank you! I am such a fan of hikes near the ocean now :)

  • @motorin25
    @motorin25 Рік тому +1

    I've really enjoyed this! I watched last night in bed on my ipad mini and knew I should be watching this on my desk top lol. I live in south Florida so had been looking for hikes that are different. A couple years ago now I found a list I bookmarked on Outdoor Vancouver, "14 Incredible Overnight Hikes around Vancouver" and this was on it. Just over a year ago I hiked the Long Trail in Vermont specifically for the leaf change since every time I go up north It's either the middle of the summer or middle of winter.

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Definitely keep this hike on your list- I absolutely loved it. :)

  • @jaapongeveer6203
    @jaapongeveer6203 Рік тому

    Welcome to Canada! Glad you enjoyed the hike and with not too much rain which Vancouver Island is known for.

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      I live in Canada and am Canadian! haha :) But thank you-- There was only about an hour of rain the whole time!

  • @martinharford774
    @martinharford774 Рік тому +1

    Actually it reminds me of beautiful braided garlic (ajo in Spanish). Blended purple and white. Stunning really.

  • @martinharford774
    @martinharford774 Рік тому +1

    Love your hair ! Is that purplish platinum? Very unique. I have never seen such.

  • @jasonarthurs3885
    @jasonarthurs3885 4 місяці тому +1

    Trail coffee is the human experience.

  • @jackieniddrie1789
    @jackieniddrie1789 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful! What time of year did you do the hike?

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I did this in September :) I’d say it was the perfect time to do it

  • @nicolebordeaux4543
    @nicolebordeaux4543 Рік тому +1

    I loved this video and am planning on hiking this trail in august or September. Can I ask what kind of water filtration system you were using?

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it :) I used the sawyer squeeze. I also have the platypus quick draw. Both are great

  • @CanadianSledDog
    @CanadianSledDog Рік тому +1

    Looks like a great time, I know what you mean about coastal hiking. I applied for a job maintaining that trail once but they picked someone else unfortunately. Have you done the SCT yet? It's absolutely spectacular, a must do hike. In my opinion it's the longest trail of its quality anywhere in Canada. That, and its counterpart the Suncoaster mtb route.

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому +1

      Yes! This trail is so lovely, too bad about the job :/ I did the SCT in May and absolutely loved it.

    • @CanadianSledDog
      @CanadianSledDog Рік тому +1

      @@LaurenRoerick what was your favorite part? Mine was probably Feather Cove with the view of Desolation Sound. I got a crazy panoramic sunset on Tin Hat too. It's hard to choose. I gotta go back and do it again one day, it would be fun to run it with minimal gear.

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      Gorgeous! Tin hat hut was socked it while I was up there but it was so nice and cozy and full of other hikers to hang out with :)

  • @debsmostexcellentadventure5353

    Happy wednesday,ebjoyed this lovely video ,with my hot chocolate ☕debs xx......

  • @christinewoolfries6057
    @christinewoolfries6057 Рік тому +2

    Those aren't sea otters. They are river otters.

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому +2

      Oh, well they were in the ocean haha so I just assumed!

  • @sch2412
    @sch2412 Рік тому +1

    so nice! vancouver island was supposed to be my next big trip and then the pandemic hit. question: no bears, no mountain lions in that area?

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому

      Aw that’s too bad!! Hopefully you get to go sometime. There are both, signs are posted with info and bear boxes are at every camp site.

    • @sch2412
      @sch2412 Рік тому +1

      @@LaurenRoerick aren't you scared of being attacked? i've seen videos of mtn. lions stalking hikers. fortunately they had a gun to scare them off

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому +2

      Honestly no. The stats show that it’s super rare. I always keep my food safe and away from me at night and during the day I make noise and have had no trouble

  • @catherinetaylor3391
    @catherinetaylor3391 3 місяці тому +1

    Hiking stupor/hiking high - same difference 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @KyleTurnerSF
    @KyleTurnerSF Рік тому

    Did I miss a video? What happened to film school?

    • @LaurenRoerick
      @LaurenRoerick  Рік тому +1

      It ended in May. It was just a quick 16 week class

    • @KyleTurnerSF
      @KyleTurnerSF Рік тому

      @@LaurenRoerick I sent you an IG message. It will probably be held in limbo unless you look for it. Love your videos...