British Columbia Back Roads | Telkwa Pass

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • After a 16-hour ferry ride from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert, we make a break for the mountains and attempt to access a remote mountain lake, a camp spot considered inaccessible without 4x4. This is our biggest mission yet! We'll push the van to its limits .. and possibly past? If you love epic views, nail-biting adventure, living on the edge, and watching a 2WD delivery van being put through its paces, you'll love this story! Ride along as we go do something crazy!!
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  • @Vanlifery
    @Vanlifery 2 місяці тому +6

    When in doubt…throttle out 😂 Love it!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому

      Results are 50/50…you either wind up with stuff broken or total success.🤣🤣

  • @alistairjackson7658
    @alistairjackson7658 2 місяці тому +17

    ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. The cinematography. The storytelling. The risks. The suspense. The beauty. The food. The laughter. The mad skills you have in every department to pull this off. You two deliver on all fronts. I hope this video goes nuts on the view count. It deserves 100K!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank youuuu!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @davidlaliberte1932
      @davidlaliberte1932 16 годин тому

      @@SlowRoamers you kids are nuts and deliteful! Thank you for the journey!

  • @forestyforest
    @forestyforest 2 місяці тому +4

    Wooohooo! way to show that trail who's the boss :) great job with the video.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +3

      Haha! I told you I’d do it!🤣 I want to go back, but definitely not taking the van. Thanks for watching, amigo!

  • @gunnywill20
    @gunnywill20 2 місяці тому +4

    👍

  • @mythicalnomadadventure969
    @mythicalnomadadventure969 2 місяці тому +4

    Excellent music editing too. Great job. 👍 Rock on 🙂.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much and thanks for watching! 😊😊

  • @Fparrish
    @Fparrish 2 місяці тому +4

    The last minute was… well let’s just say breathless. 😮😮😮
    Also yes to rock sliders 👌🏼😆

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      That’s possibly my favourite part of the video. 😁 Probably still won’t go with the sliders just because $$$$ and we just managed to get the van down a couple hundred pounds.

  • @davecalver6400
    @davecalver6400 2 місяці тому +4

    So good folks! You are a huge inspiration for me for video quality and story telling. Keep the adventures rolling!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad to hear it! Thanks Dave, we’ve got lots of adventure to come!🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @jackiegammon2065
    @jackiegammon2065 2 місяці тому +5

    WOW! I watched Chrome and Foresty Forest try this, and it was certainly scary. However, to watch the two of you, scared me even more, although it also was truly exciting!! The scenery is something that is truly amazing, and I thank you for taking the time to share all of this. Simply amazing, and I can't wait to see what is next. Be safe and enjoy every minute!!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, Jackie! Thanks so much for watching. We’ve still got another exciting episode ahead following our exit. Stay tuned for that.😉

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, Jackie! Thanks so much for watching. We’ve still got another exciting episode ahead following our exit. Stay tuned for that.😉

  • @Lakesidelife
    @Lakesidelife 2 місяці тому +4

    2wd !!! Nice! Beautiful location.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      You betcha!! A truly magical location for sure!😁 Thanks for watching 🙌🏻

  • @ericmyers120
    @ericmyers120 2 місяці тому +5

    Chevy world runners ❤

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Bahahaha, I’ll let Matt & Stacey know.🤣

    • @ericmyers120
      @ericmyers120 2 місяці тому +1

      Seriously epic wheeling Alex! That torque converter has its work cut out for it on the PAH.

  • @calvinandhobbies
    @calvinandhobbies 2 місяці тому +4

    Pretty epic. Love your build. Definitely agree with the motto of a 2WD with good tires airing down, and some recovery gear will get you 95% of places you want to go. You are proving it.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +3

      Yep, trying our level best to show instead of just tell.🤣 Thanks for watching, Calvin!🙌🏻

  • @romeropostali520
    @romeropostali520 2 місяці тому +6

    I remember when @thestorytillnow came through this trail in their $100k jeeps lifted on 1ton axles and 40inch tires and hardcore music… lol… then here’s you guys dancing through in the 2wd camper van! Priceless

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +3

      😁😁😁 and we went in the harder direction. Thanks for watching!🙌🏻

    • @romeropostali520
      @romeropostali520 2 місяці тому +2

      @@SlowRoamers I enjoyed watching & subscribed! Great content.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому

      @@romeropostali520 most excellent! Thank you!

    • @TheStoryTillNow
      @TheStoryTillNow 2 місяці тому +1

      When I did this trail in 2021 there were multiple landslides and washouts considered impassible. I was the first one to navigate through them, by myself, in my Jeep. The trail is a lot easier now, but back then, this van wouldn’t have made it an hour into the trail. Yes, we have heavily built vehicles. They are not built for just one trail or situation, they are to get through anything. When we did this trail again last year, we also did several side trails that, if attempted by this 2wd can, probably would result in the death of the driver. Props to these two for making it through the trail though. Drive whatever you want, just go on adventures, and be nice to people. No need to be haters.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      @@TheStoryTillNow no hate here, buddies comment just made me chuckle. From what I’ve gathered the trail changes a lot from year to year and the difficulty of the trail changes also dependent on time of year. I thoroughly enjoyed your episode when you did the pass on the way to AK, it was a great watch. Happy trails.✌🏼

  • @jamesoldman3021
    @jamesoldman3021 8 годин тому +1

    Great video of my old tramping grounds. I grew up when 4 x 4 pickups were seldom seen. Mostly the Forest Service even the logging companies just had 2 WD with locking diffs. It's nice to see a person showing what a 2WD is capable of, although for most of the area it really was easy going.
    Little joke from a kid that grew up in the area and use to skinny dipping in those glacier fed creeks and lake. We always said to make sure you tied a string on it so you could find it:) I think you know what we meant.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  7 годин тому

      Yeah, most of the way was fairly easy, although the hill climbs in the van were a challenge for the van. Could have used a transfer case for sure.
      I most CERTAINLY get the joke.🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @imagine9375
    @imagine9375 2 місяці тому +3

    Wow...
    Again you never cease to turn a cozy Sunday on the couch into a hair raising, white knuckling the remote, biting my nails, action packed adventure. How has Chevrolet not reached out to you and not personally thanked you for the Express capability footage.
    You Sir, Mam are true expeditionaries.
    Good work, stay safe, stay on the road.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      😁😁😁😁 Thanks for this, it made us smile. We’ll keep on working on a Chevrolet sponsorship.🤣

    • @alistairjackson7658
      @alistairjackson7658 2 місяці тому +2

      That's hilarious! I know what you mean.

  • @christiangonzalez225
    @christiangonzalez225 2 місяці тому +4

    Dude amazing video you're guys van looks great too 😊

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Thanks Christian!!🙌🏻

  • @denisgauthier3375
    @denisgauthier3375 2 місяці тому +5

    What a beautiful video that leave me without words. Thank you for taking us along with you. Merci ✌️

  • @kathrynw87
    @kathrynw87 2 місяці тому +4

    That had me STRESSED

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Hehehehe, so my cinematography is working in other words…?

    • @alistairjackson7658
      @alistairjackson7658 2 місяці тому +2

      Mission accomplished! 🤣

  • @jackmeyers40
    @jackmeyers40 2 місяці тому +6

    I found your channel a couple episodes ago and I am glad I did. It seems you 2 are one of the few UA-camRS who actually live the Van Life. I enjoy your videos. Sweet van .

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      LOL, we certainly try! 🤣 Glad you found us, thanks for following along!🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @alistairjackson7658
      @alistairjackson7658 2 місяці тому +2

      Yahoo!

  • @skylerpenninga6857
    @skylerpenninga6857 Місяць тому +3

    Love the video and glad to see people enjoying a place in my backyard. That being said locals appreciate when the name of a trial isn’t mentioned to prevent large crowds of tourists.
    I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip north!

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel 2 місяці тому +4

    Fantastic video. The views are awesome. I enjoyed watching it. Thanks for sharing. 👍546

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @tupmansspace1147
    @tupmansspace1147 12 днів тому +3

    I’ve been through Telkwa Pass on a quad. I can’t believe you did it in a van!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  12 днів тому

      😁😁 With a will there’s a way 🤣

  • @shaunfrey7800
    @shaunfrey7800 2 місяці тому +4

    Absolutely amazing! Everything about this video! Best one yet.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      We thought the same!😁 Thanks so much for watching!

  • @iReturnToFreedom
    @iReturnToFreedom 2 місяці тому +4

    I like you guys… really wish I could watch more of your videos. Have to skip through most of it though because it’s just too dang stressful. Can’t fathom how you both remain positive throughout… Best of luck you guys.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Ooof! Sorry about that! We don’t do this kind of thing all the time, just when the opportunity presents itself. Thanks for watching…as much as you can.😁😊🙌🏻

    • @iReturnToFreedom
      @iReturnToFreedom 2 місяці тому +2

      @@SlowRoamers 🙌

  • @faith9973
    @faith9973 2 місяці тому +4

    Just came across your channel. Great video work and storytelling. Looking forward to the adventures ahead!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Awesome, glad you found us! Thanks for following along, we've got loads of adventure ahead.

  • @grahames9228
    @grahames9228 2 місяці тому +4

    I doubt a 4WD would have done it any better. Well done.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому

      Probably just slower.😂 thanks for watching Graham!

  • @clupu2
    @clupu2 2 місяці тому +3

    "Fabulous" will be an understatement! WOW!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you! And thanks for watching!🙌🏻

    • @clupu2
      @clupu2 2 місяці тому +2

      @@SlowRoamers 💯

  • @NearlyStockTaco
    @NearlyStockTaco 2 місяці тому +4

    Hey, it was nice to meet you guys at Top Lake. Funny you mentioned Chrome... I met him there the day he couldn't get through. Thanks again for moving the boulders. Can't wait to see if you made it.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Y’know, I thought that was you!!! I recognized the Tacoma. You’re quite welcome. I wasn’t sure if people would appreciate the clean up or not, some like more of a challenge…so it was a hit or miss. Thanks for watching!

  • @davereinhardt1801
    @davereinhardt1801 2 місяці тому +5

    Awesome video! I've been through the Telkwa Pass many times on ATVs but seeing the bird's eye view from a drone was great. I just wonder how the next hill past the lake went.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      It’s a great route. Stay tuned, next section is on Saturday at 9am.😉

  • @luisramirez2263
    @luisramirez2263 2 місяці тому +3

    That’s a sturdy swing out!

  • @VANCITYVANLIFE
    @VANCITYVANLIFE Місяць тому +3

    KILLER VIDEO ❤ and I am so glad I turned around at that hill because it was just a few days after that… my transmission went in my van. Could you imagine it going deeper into that trail. My gosh sometimes you just have to trust that gut feeling. ENJOY YER JOURNEY

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks Chrome! Yeah man, it was steep, steep and only got worse, you’d have been up shit creek without a paddle. Thanks for watching!

  • @geekahertz
    @geekahertz 2 місяці тому +5

    Man, that was a pleasure to watch. Brought me to tears in a couple points. I've been traveling around in my van for 3 years this July. Just made the journey up to Alaska last month. It's so cool seeing your footage. I know what you mean when you said you can feel that you're North. What a treasure. Great job guys.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Aww man, so glad to hear our stuff is evoking emotion, that’s amazing. Thanks so much for watching! Aren’t we lucky to wander such incredible country?!

    • @geekahertz
      @geekahertz 2 місяці тому +2

      @@SlowRoamers Absolutely the luckiest people on the planet

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      @@geekahertz heck yeah!

  • @ciscokidfab7595
    @ciscokidfab7595 2 місяці тому +4

    Wow, those drone views are “Amazing”.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      It’s just the mountains doing all the work, I just put them in a tiny box for people to view.😁😁

  • @user-yq3jk4xg5l
    @user-yq3jk4xg5l 2 місяці тому +3

    This one left me anxious so many times for y'all but in the fun way where I knew it would work out okay but still had me cringing. I think it’s your best video yet - keep up the good work!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Same here!😁 thanks so much for watching!

  • @MyVanMonty
    @MyVanMonty 2 місяці тому +3

    Absolutely amazing! What an adventure. Who knew all you needed was Patience and a Winch.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Haha, don’t forget the dumb luck!!

  • @ratnadipmajumdar8179
    @ratnadipmajumdar8179 2 місяці тому +3

    Impressive driving terrific landscape raw beauty of nature fantastic efforts by both of you thanks for the wonderful vlogue ❤😊.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for watching!😁🙌🏻

  • @MichaelMiller-by8io
    @MichaelMiller-by8io 3 дні тому

    Terrace is my hometown! Everything in this video is familiar. It truly is a magical place indeed. Enjoy your epic adventure.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 дні тому

      Thanks for watching, Michael! Glad you enjoyed it!😁

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 2 місяці тому +3

    A Grand Adventure!! Absolutely Epic, just the right amount of all the Right equipment.🤙🤙🔧🛠️🔧Locker, Weight, Suspension, Tires and Winch. Ingredients 4 success. I personally appreciate the 4speed NP435 because of the Granny 1st, But a built Auto and some smallblock H.P. , 2WD gits it done. Kool Vid and the Spectacular Mountains and trees WOW🤙🤙🏁🏁.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Just the good ol’reliable 4L80e in this one!😁 I love wish I had np241 though…thanks for watching!🙌🏻

  • @tanyamccarron7628
    @tanyamccarron7628 2 місяці тому +4

    I cannot believe you two took your van through the Telkwa Pass! I am pretty familiar with this trail and have done it a few times with an ATV but would NEVER attempt it in a vehicle. But after seeing this ... maybe it's not so bad! LOL. LOVE your adventures and cannot wait to see the conclusion to this video ... because I know what lies ahead.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Hahaha, that is the very sentiment that we get from EVERYONE we talk to and tell about taking the pass. We’ve had a lot of, “WHAT?!” Next episode is on Saturday morning, it’s a good one!😉

  • @luisramirez2263
    @luisramirez2263 2 місяці тому +3

    You guys are so cool…

  • @user-ou6je1bk6v
    @user-ou6je1bk6v Місяць тому +5

    Welcome to my backyard! :)

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  Місяць тому +2

      I like your backyard, it’s big.

  • @JennyLong-nj5xe
    @JennyLong-nj5xe 2 місяці тому +3

    That was insane! You made it!! I didn’t think you would!! A big ass can & only 2wd? 😂😂😂😂 you oughta be proud of yourself!!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      LOL, thanks Jenny! It was a good adventure😁😁

  • @paulavaden5139
    @paulavaden5139 2 місяці тому +4

    Serious butt pucker stuff there. Wonderful on all fronts.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Hahaha, yeahhh, I’d say so! Thanks for watching!🙌🏻

  • @juleso9
    @juleso9 День тому +1

    May long the pass is a complete different animal. 1 ton crew cabs and sxs take over the whole pass with a party lol

  • @Van2WorldYouTube
    @Van2WorldYouTube 2 місяці тому +3

    😮 Magnificent views and a really great story 👍🏼 I will watch other videos when I get the chance 👍🏼

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Radical! Thanks for watching!🙌🏻

  • @tony1960
    @tony1960 2 місяці тому +3

    absolutely amazing and love the positively to keep going.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thanks Tony!😁

  • @scottnordlund8683
    @scottnordlund8683 2 місяці тому +3

    Absolutely brilliant you two!!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Scott! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @mojosmindfield
    @mojosmindfield 2 місяці тому +6

    I remember the episode w/Simon hitting up this spot. Haven't seen the one w/Chrome yet. Epic spot! Great video!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Those two episodes were basically the only intel I had going into the trail! LOL. It really is an incredible spot, well worth the work to get there. Thanks for watching!

  • @adamlegge4350
    @adamlegge4350 6 днів тому +2

    It's a chill trail ..... Lmao.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  6 днів тому

      Although I don’t disagree with you, it’s considerably less chill when you’re in a heavy, full size, 2WD. Thanks for watching.

  • @robertkelsow-geall7395
    @robertkelsow-geall7395 2 місяці тому +3

    I could comment on how much i enjoyed the scenery, the cinematography and drone footage or maybe the editing and choice of music etc, but i wont.
    Ill just say 1 word. Epic. That is all. Simply epic.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Hahaha, yeah my dude! Thanks so much.😁🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @TheRevelationRider
    @TheRevelationRider 13 днів тому +1

    I'm a veteran logger and oil field driver , 35 Years as a Class 1 off road . Plus I've had 10 or 15 Rv's currently got 3 . My bush buggy is a 94 ford supercab 4x4 turbo diesel with a northern lights camper . Spend lots of time in the bush , in Alberta now but born and raised in BC and spent a stint in the Yukon ..... I must say I'm Impressed . Good driving , that's how you do it .

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  13 днів тому

      Ooof, I like this comment. Thanks for the kudos, and thank you for watching!🙌🏻🤘🏼

  • @brother_dana
    @brother_dana 2 місяці тому +3

    Instant classic!

  • @leechavarie4675
    @leechavarie4675 2 місяці тому +3

    Best video so far ! You guys are killing it ! Drone - Tire - Winch -sponsorship in your future !

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Thanks Lee! We’ll take all the sponsors!🤣🤣

  • @luisramirez2263
    @luisramirez2263 2 місяці тому +3

    Give it the beans!

  • @canterburyfour
    @canterburyfour 2 місяці тому +3

    We too are building a 2wd camper and you guys are great inspiration for pushing the limits. Thank you for that.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Heck yeah, glad to hear it!! 🙌🏻

  • @joshthomas6410
    @joshthomas6410 2 місяці тому +3

    EPIC !

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      😁🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏼

  • @shaunmoller2997
    @shaunmoller2997 2 місяці тому +3

    This is Van Life this is what you see is what you get. This is two persons go to places where we dream of, the is epic this is Slow Roamers greetings from South Africa

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      😁😁😁 thank you, your comment made me smile. Hopefully we’ll travel your country one day.😉😉

  • @tikienvy4814
    @tikienvy4814 2 місяці тому +4

    I found some wifi and so had to watch my favorite Canadian overlanders! Again, epic! You guys made me nervous on this one. Stupidity and some traction got you a whole lot of action! As always, well done! Not just the trip , but the artfully composed video too. Keep roamin’ (carefully)!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Weeooo! So glad you enjoyed it! It was fun…and challenging to shoot, but the chance to tell that story was great and I savour the chance to share it with others. Thanks as always for watching!

  • @livethriveinspire
    @livethriveinspire 2 місяці тому +4

    Great video!

  • @samtomlin
    @samtomlin 2 місяці тому +3

    Fantastic video Alex! You capture those views so well!

  • @superclarkson
    @superclarkson 2 місяці тому +2

    Guys you need a gmrs radios to communicate while doing offroad fun!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Luckily we have two…but don’t use them unless we’re in a convoy.

  • @reidcrosby6241
    @reidcrosby6241 2 місяці тому +3

    I REALLY liked your idea of dropping in a tranfer case just to gear down ...makes a lot of sense. I guess 19.5s aired "down" to 85 psi just arent gonna cut it. Lol. I singled out a Quigley cutaway to 19.5 railroad rims. Cant go below 85 or so. Lol. Incredible job. That was amazing... gotta say, i am liking two spare tires.😮 that's REMOTE.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      That’s the only thing we’re missing now for sure. Two extra tires is a lot of extra weight, weight is the silent and slow killer of vehicles. Keep that in mind.😁

    • @reidcrosby6241
      @reidcrosby6241 2 місяці тому +1

      @@SlowRoamers i just embrace the heavy. ..and plan for it. I run 19.5 tires for that reason and don't/haven't done your "rock crawling" ...its impressive for sure.

  • @zachphilip1
    @zachphilip1 2 місяці тому +3

    So good! 👊

  • @wayoftheroads
    @wayoftheroads 2 місяці тому +3

    Freakin' epic guys! Making us want to equip the ol' chevy for more rugged terrain 😅. Reeeeally getting excited for the journey north. Safe travels out there, but more importantly, keep having fun. Also, the drive looks sweet but Meg's cooking... C'mon 🤤

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      lol! Once you catch the bug, it’s hard to keep your wallet full, so be careful!🤣 That good cookin keeps us fueled for all the rock rolling we do.

  • @briandrake9467
    @briandrake9467 2 місяці тому +3

    I don't know if I've ever messaged you, however chains on a two wheeler are amazing, I drifted a old farm truck up a frozen solid road up into the hills.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      There have been a number of people who have suggested this. I may try them one day. I’m not sure if they’d really help in this instance since we have all the traction we needed, anything we lost would be on account of loose rock.

  • @SlowRoamerMeg
    @SlowRoamerMeg 2 місяці тому +8

    Woof! This route had me VERY worried for our little home 🥲

    • @chocolatemaninavan1
      @chocolatemaninavan1 2 місяці тому +3

      Nice work gang. Enjoy!

    • @alistairjackson7658
      @alistairjackson7658 2 місяці тому +3

      INCREDIBLE. Possibly your best video to date. You're now in the filmmaking business! Nail-biting suspense. Top class cinematography.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Same here, but I’d never admit to it.🤣

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks amigo!!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      @@alistairjackson7658 gradual improvement will eventually result in something radical

  • @WayawayAdventures
    @WayawayAdventures 2 місяці тому +3

    what a campsite!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому

      The best we’ve ever had!

  • @alexseabreeze
    @alexseabreeze 6 днів тому +2

    I just randomly clicked on your video and realized my partner and I met your parents on Agate beach back in June!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  6 днів тому

      Oh no way! Thats amazing! Seems the met a few people while they were out there. Glad you clicked on the video, hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!🙌🏻

  • @adrianjay1972
    @adrianjay1972 2 місяці тому +3

    Great job on the video! That camp spot and road is epic! The Canadian Rockies never disappoint!
    Now to find that road in the ole Northern BC BRMB! Cheers from Vic BC! Can’t wait to see more!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Adrian! We’re pretty lucky out here to have so many places to explore!

    • @tedvdw1975
      @tedvdw1975 17 днів тому +2

      Not the Rockies, those are about 500 km east of here; these are the Coast Mountain Ranges.

  • @MyHomesADumpster
    @MyHomesADumpster 2 місяці тому +3

    I saw you guys in Canada just recently

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Well, that makes sense seeing as we're Canadian! Where were we?😆😆

    • @MyHomesADumpster
      @MyHomesADumpster 2 місяці тому +2

      @@SlowRoamers one of the gas stations and I think I saw you at Safeway

  • @sukhvirsingh7099
    @sukhvirsingh7099 Місяць тому +2

    Amazing. This kind of videos inspire me to live a van-life in back-country and explore.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  Місяць тому +1

      That’s amazing! We’re so glad were inspiring you! Thank you for watching!

  • @lhollybow
    @lhollybow 6 днів тому +1

    Built the steel tower 500kv powerline thru there in 1974. Got to see it all from a helicopter and 4x4 , beautiful area.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  5 днів тому

      Daaaaang, that’s so cool! We’d have loved to see the area back then. Thanks for watching!🙌🏻

  • @DetoxProxy
    @DetoxProxy Місяць тому +3

    Attempted this at the start of June in my Forester and got held up by snow. I will try again soon.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  Місяць тому +2

      Right on! A smaller rig should make it through easily. You’ll be low enough that the tree tunnels wont bother you as well. Good luck!

  • @AceRph
    @AceRph 2 місяці тому +3

    Super worthwhile effort! Made it to a place that's seldom seen.
    Plus kicked over 12.1k subs!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      Heck yeah! Some of the best things are free, some of the other ones you gotta work for.😁

  • @epicroadtripwithpiotrgorski
    @epicroadtripwithpiotrgorski Місяць тому +2

    I like how you build that Van!

  • @KravenMoorhed
    @KravenMoorhed Місяць тому +2

    I live in Port Hardy! I hope you guys enjoyed your time in our little town

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  Місяць тому +3

      We sure did, but we’d like to return and explore more when we’re back on the island.

  • @karljohnson8812
    @karljohnson8812 Місяць тому +3

    Next time you're up here I highly suggest checking out Exstew falls. Just before terrace coming from prince Rupert. Absolutely gorgeous falls. Also a camp ground before the falls.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  Місяць тому +2

      I’ll put it on the list! Thanks for the suggestion😁

  • @m.fatihozsahin8239
    @m.fatihozsahin8239 2 місяці тому +3

    🎉 👏 ❤ congratulations on your effort...

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching!🙌🏻

  • @robinw2560
    @robinw2560 2 місяці тому +3

    Epic. This one is EPIC! Your cinematography and narration is perfect Alex but jeez! You had me stressed on the drive in😓
    Meg - “this is me not having fun anymore”. Yup. That would be me too…😂

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому

      Hahaha, oh c’mooon, it’s all fun…but only until it’s not.🤣 Thanks for watching, Robin!🙌🏻

  • @rschreck876
    @rschreck876 2 місяці тому +3

    This was awesome. Unfortunately there have been a few 2wd vehicles that have done this.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      I figured, but were they cargo vans…?😉

    • @rschreck876
      @rschreck876 2 місяці тому +2

      @@SlowRoamers Yes. Ones without a UA-cam channel and/or whatever many followers on social media. 😉

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      @@rschreck876 dang, I would have liked to see that.

  • @shawncordeiroTerraceBC
    @shawncordeiroTerraceBC Місяць тому +3

    month ago made it threw in a full size 4x4 short box chevy with a spotter im so lucky those rocks didnt gouge my tires The willows did a number on my paint now gotta buff out then hit a big bump by lake and quad in the box took out my back window then on logging road " telkwa side " a tree was across Never again unless bikes or quads

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  Місяць тому +2

      Sounds like you had a rough ride through there. It’s a tough trail in a full-size rig, not for the faint of heart. Thanks for watching!🙌🏻

  • @fatrabbitphoto
    @fatrabbitphoto 6 днів тому +1

    Just to put this in perspective, in summer of 2023 four South Indian city boys who had just moved to Smithers did the Telkwa Pass in a 2003 Explorer that still had its winter tires on because some of our coworkers told them it was an easy trail. Because it is. It's a trail, not a road, but is far from difficult and is literally a "Honey, I'm goin wheelin, will be back by dinner" sorta run.
    That said, thank you for shooting some killer video of a stunningly gorgeous area, as my photography sucks and I'm always trying to make clear to people just how beautiful it is, so now I have good reference material.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  6 днів тому

      I honestly don’t disagree with you, it’s not a hard trail. If I had been doing the trail in my Toyota pickup for instance it would have been a total cake walk, easily completed in a few hours.
      The difference is weight, size, gearing & 4wd (assuming they drove it in a 4wd Explorer) and direction of travel. Our van is 8700lbs (100lbs over factory gvw), 2wd and 8.5’ tall, not to mention it’s literally our home with all our possessions inside. It was a challenge getting the van up some of the steeper hills and i was continually surprised that the trans had enough grab to keep on pulling us up. If our rear wheels had spun out we would have been stopped and likely turned around. Arguably we did the trail in the more challenging/ steeper direction and the tree tunnels were pretty dang tight. It felt to me like a genuine adventure and I had a lot of fun.
      I’m glad you enjoyed the views and that you now have a reference video to display the beauty of the area. Thanks for watching!

    • @fatrabbitphoto
      @fatrabbitphoto 6 днів тому +1

      @@SlowRoamers Just wanna say, serious points for not messing about with viewer engagement. Goddamn you reply to comments fast.
      I'm like five or six videos into your trip now (just started tonight) and really enjoying your content. The algorithm coughed you up at random earlier this evening but now I'm subscribed and looking forward to seeing how this all pans out.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  5 днів тому

      @@fatrabbitphoto haha, Saturday is a video release day, so I’m usually on to comments pretty quick. Glad the algo delivered us to you! Glad you’re enjoying the video!🙌🏻

  • @WhiteCavendish
    @WhiteCavendish Місяць тому +2

    The inside passage is definitely on my bucket list, although I would most like to do it in a small cabin cruiser. I lived up in Telkwa for about 18 months and did an expedition that began with a trip through the Telkwa Pass, and ended with a camp at Work Channel Inlet, the exact opposite way you guys went. Work channel was and still is one of the most epically beautiful camp spots I've ever been to. The pass was a challenging and interesting trip in my 99 CR-V with a 2" lift and big tires, so props to you guys for making it in your 2wd van! Our current family vehicle is a 2005 Chevy Express, which i think is the same as yours. I moved to Alberta two years ago, but part of my heart remains in the north of BC. Absolutely love it. Cheers!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  Місяць тому +2

      Radical!🤘🏼 that had to be a lot of fun. The Toyota RAV4 and Honda Crv are surprisingly nimble vehicles. BC definitely has our heart. I lived in AB for about 10 years and have some fond memories of it, but definitely realized how much I missed BC while I was there. Thanks for watching!🙌🏻

  • @messagedeleted1922
    @messagedeleted1922 12 днів тому +2

    All those backroads were mining and prospecting routes first. The miners and surveyors used those routes to scout out stands of wood and the roads become logging roads. There was enough gold found locally that from the late 1890s to the 1930s that basically signs of prospecting especially are everywhere. I live in Terrace and have spent quite a bit of time exploring the back woods around here.

    • @messagedeleted1922
      @messagedeleted1922 12 днів тому +1

      Also good time to do the pass all the major backroads around here have had some work done on them or people on side by sides have been doing work on them.
      The Telkwa pass was impassable when I was young for years because of a wash out or three.
      Also get a THERMACELL. They work for biting insects. I take mine out all the time, its a requirement around here.

    • @messagedeleted1922
      @messagedeleted1922 12 днів тому +1

      Think that slide you climbed up was the major issue if I remember correctly. It blocked the road and as you can see in the video they built a road over it

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  11 днів тому

      Very cool. Thanks for the bit of history. It’s a super cool area and we’d love to explore it more, it’ll just have to wait a few years at least.

  • @vanlifeadjustments
    @vanlifeadjustments 2 місяці тому +3

    Awesome! Great winch work!!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      It ain’t much, but it’s honest work.🤣

  • @robertboender960
    @robertboender960 2 місяці тому +3

    Amazing now to get out I guess BCAA won't come to the rescue. Let the Adventure continue . Safe Travels

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Yep, definitely no BCAA out there! Stay tuned for the next episode!😁

  • @jasons1148
    @jasons1148 6 днів тому +2

    A four foot long breaker bar would be your best friend . You could push most of those off to the side in a jiffy.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  6 днів тому

      Shoot! I only carry a 3’ breaker bar…🫤

    • @jasons1148
      @jasons1148 6 днів тому +1

      @@SlowRoamers You're right , a 5 ' should do the trick.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  6 днів тому +1

      @@jasons1148 6’ would be prime though

  • @ciscokidfab7595
    @ciscokidfab7595 2 місяці тому +3

    At 20:00 I knew I was a subscriber!

  • @alexSpunkt.
    @alexSpunkt. 2 місяці тому +3

    Amazing, glad I found the channel ❤

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      We are too!😁🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @dukes2772
    @dukes2772 16 днів тому +1

    i live in the nass valley and there is so many beautiful places i think you guys would love it, it’s just right outside of terrace lovely video

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  16 днів тому

      If we had the time we would have loved to explore way more, but right now in life we're playing the long distance game so we can't hang around in one area for too long. One day though, we'll be back and in a far more capable vehicle. Thanks for watching!

  • @frazbmw
    @frazbmw 2 місяці тому +3

    Great work!

  • @KyleRichmond7
    @KyleRichmond7 22 дні тому +1

    Very cool video and great driving in your 2wd. 25 years ago I did the pass, and swam in blue lake at the top. Been trying to warm up ever since :) even had some grizz come into the camp… wild area. BC is beautiful.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  21 день тому

      Thanks Kyle. 25 years ago, whew, that’s a while back. I bet it looked a lot different. Thanks for watching!🙌🏻

  • @albertalakeland
    @albertalakeland 2 місяці тому +3

    Welcome to my playground!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      We like your playground a lot!😁

  • @birdden4x4ambulanceoverland
    @birdden4x4ambulanceoverland 2 місяці тому +3

    Dude ! You didn’t tell me you were going after that pass.
    We wanted to try it last year ,but there was still to much snow when we were heading north.
    Great video you 2 !
    And only Meg can make tofu look that good 😊!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      I thought I told you! When we were talking last time. Oh well, this is the trail i was saying the ambo would have a pretty hard time with, mainly because it narrows down in so many spots.

    • @birdden4x4ambulanceoverland
      @birdden4x4ambulanceoverland 2 місяці тому +1

      @@SlowRoamers yes you told me you were on a tight trail. I’ve wanted to do this one for years now.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому

      @@birdden4x4ambulanceoverland it’s fun! But do it with the 4runner

  • @michaelmacdonald7342
    @michaelmacdonald7342 12 днів тому +1

    Awesome spot, impressive the old Chev made it in there, a lot to be said for some good tires and that winch paid for itself, I hope you managed to pull your straps off the rock on the way out.

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  12 днів тому +1

      Hahaha, the winch is honestly paying us! Meg won it in an IG giveaway.🤣 Some OHV drivers actually pulled it out for us. They had to put two winches on it to get it out. They found us on the trail, thanked us for moving the boulders and handed the strap back. I was stoked, that’s not a cheap strap!

  • @CodyMacRae1
    @CodyMacRae1 2 місяці тому +3

    Amazing video as usual! However Chrome at Vancity Vanlife went through there in his 2wd van about a year ago 😉 😂 just bugging keep up the amazing content

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +2

      He went up the same way but then turned around at the first steep section.😊

    • @racebanning6390
      @racebanning6390 2 місяці тому +1

      Ya.... Chrome didnt make it that far. That Steep secton was way too much for his rig. And he never airs down that far.

  • @no_worries_van
    @no_worries_van 2 місяці тому +3

    Awesome video!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you!🙏🏼 🙌🏻

  • @CanadianSledDog
    @CanadianSledDog 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice work, epic mountains!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching!🙌🏼

  • @Lithium023
    @Lithium023 Місяць тому +5

    That was the ocean inlet😂 , the skeena doesn't start until much further up.

  • @alexapostoli569
    @alexapostoli569 29 днів тому +2

    You might want to get a cabin on the Northern Expedition next time. It’s worth it!

    • @SlowRoamers
      @SlowRoamers  29 днів тому +1

      We had one, just shared it with our parents. Used it as a gear drop mostly.

  • @AudiomateYVR
    @AudiomateYVR Місяць тому +3

    Nice video and love your content but please NEVER stay on the way of your line when winching! Specially if it is a steel cable!!!