Bikerafting from Squamish to North Van: The Back Route

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @niallbeaton1826
    @niallbeaton1826 Рік тому +16

    This needs hundreds of thousands of views

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому +1

      Feel free to share it with anyone you might think will enjoy it, thanks Niall!

  • @helgarivers6281
    @helgarivers6281 6 місяців тому +38

    Hats off to the dog as well.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  6 місяців тому

      She is an incredible dog!

  • @IdRatherBeHiking
    @IdRatherBeHiking Рік тому +5

    That natural pool up there is epic. You're a crazy man for taking a bike and a dog on that raft haha well done.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому

      Yeah that waterfall pool is so picturesque, I would have loved more time to enjoy it in the sun, as it was getting late by that point

  • @tiediegymnasts920
    @tiediegymnasts920 Рік тому +4

    The salmon part is awesome I love them

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому +1

      Yeah witnessing the salmon is amazing.

  • @southerlandstation
    @southerlandstation Рік тому +4

    Amazing just amazing

  • @dieselduce
    @dieselduce Рік тому +5

    Love. It mr. Some of the best adventures are straight out the back door.

  • @stupetw
    @stupetw Рік тому +12

    Man, for Years since you started this channel, your trips inspired me and some of my closest friends. We did several trips already, got mountain training, Wilderness First Aid, Navigation, etc. This is another one of those that I was like “that is exactly the kind of trip I was thinking in doing it”. Keep doing these things. It’s really important to show us not to take BC for granted. So much to explore, so much to see, so much respect for nature. I did Grannite falls a few years ago, but with a standar kayak. How was the experience with yours? Harder to navigate such logn distance? Is the material strong enough to not get punctured by the bike components?

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Leandro! I'm glad you wrote this comment, and I agree completely! Paddling Indian Arm was pretty straightforward, not complicated but it did feel long, tiring on the arms, but I had good weather and it wasn't windy, so that was in my favour. The bike doesn't rest on the packraft with any sharp points sticking in, it's mostly the frame and wheels against the raft. I am careful about how the bike is positioned though, even while the raft is made of a tough material.

    • @stupetw
      @stupetw Рік тому

      @@lifeofluke Thank you for the info. Yeah, definitely this one is on my list. :)

  • @emilygibson6275
    @emilygibson6275 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful video Luke and Nina.!:)

  • @briancrowe8383
    @briancrowe8383 Рік тому +4

    That’s a long paddle in a soft craft. Well done.
    My daughter and I did the paddle in the opposite direction in two single kayaks this spring. Paddling up from Deep Cove to Granite Falls took a few hours with a tailwind. Our paddle the next day back to Twin Islands was a different matter, against a strong headwind (16-18 knots all day). It took a gruelling 5 hours for 2/3 of the previous day’s distance. I don’t think we could have done it in an inflatable boat Glad you had calm seas.

    • @stupetw
      @stupetw Рік тому +1

      Been there and must agree, very gruelling.

  • @mahalomydude
    @mahalomydude 6 місяців тому +12

    Proper adventure. Nicely done! 🐟

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  6 місяців тому +1

      Mahalo my dudes! I love your videos

  • @leewaggers4733
    @leewaggers4733 Рік тому +3

    Another superb video, thanks very much 👌

  • @599miata
    @599miata Рік тому +2

    Nice run Luke.

  • @nperera90
    @nperera90 Рік тому +2

    Wow Luke! This is pretty epic. Hats off to you!

  • @bennyb.1742
    @bennyb.1742 6 місяців тому +7

    I once rafted from Anderson Beach to downtown in an Explorer 200 on acid. It was pretty fun.

    • @menikmati789
      @menikmati789 6 місяців тому

      A friend tried to explorer 200 to the floaty McDonald’s when it was stationed in the burnaby inlet, but the current took him out to Stanley park

  • @WhereKentWent
    @WhereKentWent Рік тому +3

    I really enjoyed this one man! Sometimes the solo adventures are such a good time.

  • @jaswan79
    @jaswan79 Рік тому +2

    Man I know that was a workout! Paddling big flat water is taxing.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому

      Yep, the arms were pretty tired by the end of it!

  • @nanchesca3950
    @nanchesca3950 Рік тому +3

    I remember, about ten years ago, dude was hiking between squamish and Buntzen and went missing, i don't think they ever found him😢

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому +1

      Uh oh that's not good. The mountains are pretty rugged around there.

  • @ReverendRandoid
    @ReverendRandoid 6 місяців тому +1

    Used to go out to the Indian River a lot for fishing . It's amazing how many Pink salmon get packed into those lower holes. You can almost walk across the river on the backs of salmon . Cool video man !

  • @slimdog72
    @slimdog72 Рік тому +1

    Rad dude.

  • @DikNub
    @DikNub 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent use of a weekend. A challenge worth the reward. Well done my friend!

  • @FindaWay7
    @FindaWay7 6 місяців тому +1

    You and your pup are living the dream !

  • @andrewgorham5197
    @andrewgorham5197 6 місяців тому +1

    awesome to see all these sights again from the comfort of my couch. still can't believe i did this as an overnight out and back from vancouver on 38mm tires lol

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  6 місяців тому

      Doing it on the OG skinnies, awesome!

  • @lattakia3812
    @lattakia3812 6 місяців тому

    I was at the Stawamus river just underneath the Sea to Sky highway & saw a lot of salmon - at about the same time as your trip.

  • @CanadianSledDog
    @CanadianSledDog Рік тому +3

    Such a sick little trip! About 10x better with a dog along! I can't believe I'm not already subscribed to this! Just wish this video/trip was longer, can't wait to see more! Oh, what were those straps you used to attach the bike to the raft?

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Liam! The straps I used are cheap 'smart straps' from Canadian tire but they are pretty useful for this kind of application.

  • @Jellyfish146
    @Jellyfish146 6 місяців тому

    Man sometimes I just look out the window and think how lovely our province is, its just gorgeous and theres so much variety in the geography

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  6 місяців тому

      There really is so much variety, and so much to see and do!

  • @headspacehiker
    @headspacehiker 7 місяців тому +1

    Reminds me a bit of iohan guiorguiev bikepacking. Looked like a great adventure ❤️

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  7 місяців тому +1

      That is a huge compliment, Iohan is a big inspiration of mine, thanks!

  • @rorycourt
    @rorycourt 6 місяців тому

    Super cool adventure man! Putting this on my bucket list (live in North Van). Love that you brought your pup!

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  6 місяців тому

      Thanks Rory! She really doesn't like being left out.

  • @bryan333333333333333
    @bryan333333333333333 6 місяців тому +1

    fun! inspiring little trip and so nice to see a healthy salmon spawn

  • @blueman5924
    @blueman5924 Рік тому

    Another Epic Luke and Nina adventure ! Thank you so much for sharing. 🌲🤙

  • @pabloibanezteruel3342
    @pabloibanezteruel3342 8 місяців тому

    you inspire me after to be involve in a very bad car accident 9 months ago and still recovering. I am a hiking guide and i need to discover new hobbies and packrafting and biking looks fantastic. Hopefully see you arround squamish or vancouver one time. Thankks buddie

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  8 місяців тому

      Thanks Pablo! Yeah this can be an alternative transportation to hiking, it's fun to try something new

  • @wildernessshreddedchef2245
    @wildernessshreddedchef2245 Рік тому +2

    This is absolutely pure inspiration my friend 🙌🏼 that adventure makes think more to get a good bike for next season. Cheerz

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому

      Thanks Sunny, yeah having a bike again would open up some possibilities for sure!

  • @dougnash6316
    @dougnash6316 3 місяці тому +1

    Is that FSR shut down now with the pipeline to Squamish? Great trip 👍👍

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  3 місяці тому

      Yeah due to active industrial construction the gate at 9.5km is 'closed to all users' so I'm VERY glad I did this last summer, this year there is no chance of going this route.

  • @agesadventures
    @agesadventures Рік тому +3

    Great adventure Luke!
    I really like that pack raft you have. It looks pretty durable. Is it expensive? Have you had to fix it on your travels ever?
    Thanks for taking us along the scenic route😁

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! It was pretty expensive, over 2k, but it is a quality US made one, and I've never had to repair it, yet, but even in the case of a puncture it could be repaired.

    • @agesadventures
      @agesadventures Рік тому

      @@lifeofluke Well, I've seen you out a number of times out on that raft and it looks pretty solid! Thanks for the info on pricing. I'll save up for one in the future😊

  • @stephenbouchard8075
    @stephenbouchard8075 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @gordon3988
    @gordon3988 7 місяців тому

    So cool! I’ve had a Packraft for 15 years I think…and I love where it’s allowed me to go. Not the fastest though! Hadn’t thought about this, but now I’m keen! I’ve climbed/hiked many of the mountains you passed on the bike part.

  • @MrWonder117
    @MrWonder117 6 місяців тому

    This is freakin’ epic!! I’m from Vancouver as well and need to attempt this same trip at some point

  • @skullfalker
    @skullfalker 6 місяців тому

    Awesome trip, right in my backyard. Never been this route though

  • @BakerRafferty
    @BakerRafferty Рік тому +2

    Watched this a few days ago...and ever since I've been thinking about how some fresh shock cord in that tent pole will take 10 minutes to install and vastly improve your experience.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому +1

      Yeah I agree, the shock cord stretched out after the end of the first summer and has been annoying ever since. I've never replaced the cord before, I need to learn how to do that

  • @brucewmclaughlin9072
    @brucewmclaughlin9072 3 місяці тому

    Hmmmmn scratch that one off the list of wanna do's
    great explanatory video

  • @johnwinner8511
    @johnwinner8511 6 місяців тому +1

    GREAT bucket list trip. 👍 I am sure there are more people who do these types of bucket list trips but dont vlog. 😊 West Coast style outdoors.

    • @johnwinner8511
      @johnwinner8511 6 місяців тому

      I've been to deep cove but never realized there was so many shoreline dwellers in funky cabins.

  • @stevet7777
    @stevet7777 4 місяці тому +1

    What does the doggie get for dinner? Nice doggie.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  4 місяці тому

      She had her own dog food plus I gave her some beef jerky.

  • @mcnut1
    @mcnut1 7 місяців тому

    An excellent video. Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @anthonymorgan8258
    @anthonymorgan8258 6 місяців тому +1

    Epic adventure 👌🏼

  • @JasonWD
    @JasonWD 7 місяців тому

    Lovely! Such a shame people leave litter. I’ve moto’d that road then got to the water and wished I could continue!

  • @beaulieu2
    @beaulieu2 6 місяців тому +1

    Real nice man, seems like a fun adventure
    What's the model of your raft, and why do you deflate it overnight ? I usually don't deflate mine for 1-2 night camping but I wonder if I should.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  6 місяців тому

      Thanks! The raft is the explorer42 by Alpacka, I only deflated because I stored the items that I wanted to keep dry inside my raft for the paddle.

  • @buddyguy2990
    @buddyguy2990 Рік тому

    Dude thats a trek. I ride the indian arm route on a dirtbike and its a good part of a day there n back lol. Good on you ! Cheers

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Рік тому

      Yeah it was no wonder I was exhausted by the end and just wanted to eat and lie down, haha

  • @esiriel
    @esiriel 7 місяців тому

    right on my dude ! good achievement there !

  • @jimmythelurkey
    @jimmythelurkey 6 місяців тому +1

    brilliant

  • @nanchesca3950
    @nanchesca3950 Рік тому +1

    Nice! I went on that fsr years ago but met snow and turned around. Could you drive all the way to the top of Indian arm?

  • @jeev49
    @jeev49 6 місяців тому

    so sick. which handlebar mount/harness is that?

  • @asapicton7038
    @asapicton7038 6 місяців тому

    This is so awesome! Do you know if it’s possible to bike down the Indian arm too? Always wondered if biking the back roads to van was doable

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  6 місяців тому

      There are roads that go up the side of Indian Arm but then they end. The Stawamus-Indian FSR ends as it reaches the north end of Indian Arm. So the roads don't connect in the middle to bike through.

  • @jayspot4
    @jayspot4 6 місяців тому

    Awesome video Luke! Appreciate all the hard work setting up those camera shots. Really cool drone shot showing the expanse of the area. Kudos to your dog too what a champ! I believe we have the same packraft (Caribou) with Tzip. Did you find that u had to put your gear in waterproof sacks or did they stay dry just in their stuff sacks?… Thanks for bringing us along and more great adventures to come! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks James, yeah Nina loves coming along on every adventure! This is actually the explorer42 (discontinued), not the caribou. To keep things dry I had a couple dry bags, and all my sleeping gear went inside the raft to keep from getting wet.

    • @jayspot4
      @jayspot4 6 місяців тому

      @@lifeofluke thanks for the info! I’m planning an overnighter with my packraft to Widgeon this summer. You’ve inspired me, it’ll be my first!

  • @raulrivera-earthstewardshi2241
    @raulrivera-earthstewardshi2241 6 місяців тому

    Very cool and tour dog is amazing. Would you mind posting the route if that's OK? Thanks for the vid. Follower now

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Raul! I'm one of the few that don't use a gps tracking device and therefore don't record any gps tracks, sorry.

  • @RaoulDukeSr
    @RaoulDukeSr 6 місяців тому

    Superb vid 💫 so very enjoyable friend 🙏

  • @chriss729
    @chriss729 6 місяців тому

    Nice channel, good dog!

  • @lofi_Insomnia_
    @lofi_Insomnia_ 8 місяців тому

    inspiring. thx for sharing

  • @frdmlvr
    @frdmlvr 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video .super interesting.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @matteotavone4552
    @matteotavone4552 Місяць тому

    Nice video. How did you go back to Squamish? I was thinking to go from Vancouver to Squamish on the highway and than take the FSR to Indian Arm.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  Місяць тому +1

      I caught a ride back to Squamish with a friend. The complete circle would definitely make for a great adventure and I do like that concept. In reality I don't want to bike on the side of the busy highway.

    • @matteotavone4552
      @matteotavone4552 Місяць тому

      @@lifeofluke I was thinking to leave on an early Saturday morning, to avoid traffic on the highway.

  • @hoser7706
    @hoser7706 7 місяців тому

    Great video love it! Your dog is the best too. Fit! Not fat like my Aussie. Lol

  • @FrigginKlar
    @FrigginKlar 5 місяців тому

    This is a great video. New subscriber!

  • @Coyotelover100
    @Coyotelover100 Рік тому +2

    I think u just saved my life..lol

  • @SupernaturalBeingsofEarth
    @SupernaturalBeingsofEarth 6 місяців тому

    8:03 👍💚💯🇨🇦

  • @OzRetiredandLovingIt
    @OzRetiredandLovingIt 7 місяців тому

    Having a dog along doubles the fun eh?

  • @actionimagesphotography
    @actionimagesphotography 10 місяців тому

    That's really hard on your dogs pads.

  • @cimachu
    @cimachu 6 місяців тому

    Whish I could take my dog on trips like this, but he'll run off the second something gets his attention

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke  6 місяців тому

      Maybe with some time and effort with recall training, it could be possible!

  • @nohaybando9586
    @nohaybando9586 7 місяців тому

    Where the hell is your life jacket?

    • @gweflj
      @gweflj 7 місяців тому

      He’s got an inflatable kayak…

  • @Fuelguy354
    @Fuelguy354 6 місяців тому

    Guy thinks he ripped his oil pan off and just keeps driving? Not very smart

  • @lazloperry5242
    @lazloperry5242 6 місяців тому

    Rofl thats like a 15 km ride. Oh man!!!! Such a trek! So many adventures! Literally hear the highway beside you the whole time. Ps your bike is hilariously garbage.