V4E11: Area Family Takes to Wilderness Living
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2018
- In this episode, I travel north, deep into the Canadian bush where I visit my aunt and uncle at their off-grid log home near Germansen, Landing, British Columbia, for the very first time. There, I reconnect with family, experience their lifestyle, and explore the surrounding mountains in the Jeep.
I lived in Germansen Landing when your aunt and uncle first arrived. I remember the day they arrived. This would have been in the 1960's. They stopped at our house and visited on their way to their place. We admired their pioneering strong spirit. They lived about 6 miles north of us. They had 3 young children. Your uncle made snowshoes which were highly sought after for their high quality.
Your video showed me areas that I had not seen. For many years my father built the 'north road' as we called it.It went on past your uncle's place. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video of a very talented couple. I am happy to see them doing well. Love the kale garden. I wish you well in your travels!
BEST EPISODE EVER!!! Your uncle and aunt live a great life. They are very well sustained. I mean, he builds everything himself plus a wife who loves gardening. Can't ask for anything better.
Someday, when they are too old to stay there themselves or take care of it, I hope someone worthy will inherit that place and use it and not let it be abandoned and forgotten.
I truly enjoyed this episode. It was epic!
Great job and thanks for sharing.
I was their neighbour when I was little. We lived at 12 mile. I miss it so much. This was amazing to watch. Now I have to go visit, again.
Uncle Ron is a bad ass. A man that does and just doesn't talk.
Refreshing.
Great episode Chris.
Hey I grew up there! Ron and Ruth are the coolest. Ron is a legend up there. I grew up in a cabin at 12 mile and they live at 17 mile. That meadow you were overlooking on the cliff is 14 mile lookout. I miss it up there so much. It’s been about 10 years since I’ve been there. Great video!
Best NO DRONE/FANCY MUSIC channel on youtube.
I actually wish that he would use a drone at times to get other perspectives. To each his own...
Wow Lee, thanks for saying that!! Exactly why I love Chris' channel. Calm, great video, I immediately leave channels with "music." And I'm sick of all this drone mess too. I hate flying anyway,
But I like drones and fancy music. The fancier the better.
AGREE
Its not needed on this channel. We see footage from his perspective, this is what you would see if you were out there. Its raw and real.
Wow, your Aunt and Uncle live like absolute KINGS with that amazing setup! I think a setup like that will inspire just about anyone! ❤️
Your uncle did it right. Far enough away from EVERYONE, yet close enough to go visit someone (if needed). Man is Ron a treasure trove of ideas, creations and inspiration. True meaning of Get'R Done!
Right on, old Ron got it right. Nice place.
I really enjoyed watching this video! It definitely took me back a few years. I spent my childhood up there, did homeschooling, and lived so very different than kids nowadays. I wouldn't change it for the world 🥰
Wow, their homestead is incredible! You uncle is a genius, he can build and maintain anything! So impressive!
one of my favorite episodes by far that i've watched. Love the family history and wonder where your name takes place someday like your aunt and uncle. Loved it!
As appealing as the nomadic "van life" is, I think I could be completely content in a secluded, self-sufficient, BEAUTIFUL location like this one. I could always take a short vacation on the road once in a while, but I honestly don't think I'd want to. Other than a little clutter (that I'd likely have too), this place is absolutely PERFECT. I hope you keep in touch with your aunt and uncle now that you've visited for the first time. They're living a life many of us dream about, and they've obviously got a lot to teach those who'll listen.
Wow your Aunt and Uncles place is amazing, really inspiring. Thanks for sharing 👍
This is what I look forward to most on Fridays, but I try to ration out the episode so I can enjoy it longer. Watch a little now and then finish it tomorrow over tea in the morning and then hot chocolate at night.
Great video Chris. Your Uncle is truly living the dream
Yup, I remember, Fort St. James was "going to town". I noticed that the road to Germansen Landing and beyond was in really good conditon. I my teen years, my family use to live there. We lived not far from 10 Mile Lookout.
I had the pleasure of staying at your Aunt and Uncles place in 2013. Such an amazing experience.
I have been spending the last few months watching all the episodes on your channel to catch up to the point where I started. I only have a couple episodes left, but this is definitely the hidden gem of your channel. Your uncle's place is amazing, as an engineer it's so cool to see what he's been able to create.
Man your uncle is a "Master"...Wow what a tight ship he runs......years of experience...
Chris you’ve got yourself some amazing relatives, anyone would be proud of the life they’ve created.
Been working my way backwards through episodes and enjoying everyone of them. Learning a lot and stoking my fire to get out and find my own path, thanks for sharing your amazing journey with us! This episode has to be one of my favorite episodes yet!
Your uncle is a true go getter! Some can figure out just about anything. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Just saw this. Good to see that Ron and Ruth Ann are still going strong. I grew up in Germansen. I was friends with their eldest son Chris. (He's my age within a few months) And of course Angie and Erik.
This is awesome. Auntie and uncle are an inspiration, and you are too.
Family is everything,
Live life.
I've only watched half so far and am loving it! Your Uncle and Aunt show the true pioneer spirit and ingenuity that clearly runs through your family . You are kind of the Vlog version of Ron. I hope they live to 110 and continue to enjoy life like few of us ever will. I am grateful for a glimpse of such beautiful, strong people.
You uncle is ingenious at what he has built to enable him to live his life! I would have been throwing fits every summer as a kid if my parents would not let me go to my aunt and uncle's place in Canada! lol Just beautiful. Please visit regularly as they love seeing you!
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this video. Your Aunt & Uncle are incredible and what a place they have, thanks for showing it to us.
Man Ron is a HERO. Not an easy life but a rewarding one. Such a cool guy. Definitely a dream.
Everything about this is wonderful....however, your uncle's wood splitter invention takes the cake! Love it & yes it's a dream life no doubt. Wait! The green house is just perfect 🌱
You can definitely see the appreciation and love your uncle has for his surroundings. Thank you so much for sharing.
Your uncle is a golden man . He knows things and is able to do all these things is amazing he’s knowledgeable man .and sure the BC is a nice place to live .most of today’s men’s can’t change a flat tire or can’t cook eggs .old timers are awesome.
Sir, this is one of the most incredible videos I have ever seen. Kudos to your uncle as well, thanks for sharing
BEST episode yet. I loved everything about it from start to finish. Keep up the great work!
What a great week you’ve had, one of your best videos.
You are so lucky to have an Uncle Ron. What a great place to live.
Very special. Thanks!
Amazing....keep your cities. Work hard all, and then live outside of the craziness. I now live on an Island, enough services for safety and being attached to all that is needed. It's taken me 3 plus years to divorce my mind from the pull of city life....never going back...Always something to do, living on .62 of an acre...Peace and tranquility abounds.
Most blessed people! Your uncle and family. Awesome!!!
Great, great video! Your Aunt & Uncle are amazing.
Hi Chris. Your videos are very inspiring And entertaining for my wife and I. We've been following you since I discovered Your channel on UA-cam. Your journey through British Columbia simply amassed me when you pulled into Your uncle's place . Love it. I also am originally from PA. in fact , Boyertown. Graduated from BAHS, 1973. I know Ron. That is if this is the same Ron with the tree house in the hollow up behind Updegroves air field by Frecons orchards. My old stomping grounds. Ron was and is still an inspiration to me. I new that he moved to Canada and wondered how he was doing after all these years. I'm happy for him and his wife.And you.What a small world. I followed suit a few years later and now live in Montana. Mabe one day our paths too will cross. Thanks for the vids, Happyand safe travels for you always.
LOVE this video, and I am both proud and envious of what your uncle has done here! That said...did I see him washing a cast iron pan with soap and water???? Goodness, what an egregious abuse of a wonderful tool!
This is awesome. Im a manson girl myself. Germanson was only for visiting or when someone had a bbq party.. hope u go up more often and explore more fsr . The one road along germanson lake is teally overgrown but my 2dr wrangler handled it like a pro
Ron is awesome, this video has inspired me big time. I think he's got a little Ron Swanson in him
Your uncle and aunt are in the best place in the world.... cool people.
Thanks for sharing your uncle’s amazing story and life
That life style is amazing. Your aunt and uncle awesome... So cool how they make or grow nearly everything they need! So smart and resourceful
great episode, neat seeing your aunt and uncles place. really beautiful country up there.
my favorite episode of the series. Well done Chris
A wonderful episode. Thanks for sharing this moment!
I love going through the backlog of episodes since I only cane across your channel in the last year. This is great content.
Wow incredible video. Every one of these just keeps getting better. Your Aunt and Uncle are amazing. This adventure into Canada has just been a solid jump to the next level. Now I'm inspired to explore up there. Thanks for documenting such beautiful videos of your and these travels. Got to be one of my faves or maybe my favorite channel. Cheers and stay safe Chris.
Your family's property is just awesome. Thanks for the tour.
I like the sprinkler system for dealing with fires - I thought about that also
There is no words I can say for this episode, your uncle is a treasure for survival. Im going to watch a lot of your videos tonite,
Looks like your uncle & aunt are on vacation forever :-)Great video Chris. Thank you.
Unbelievable your uncle reminds me of someone I know brilliant can come up with anything just about with his own mind amazing thank you that was totally amazing I'm keeping this for future reference
i am from Barcelona Spain and i had the oportunity to live in the beautiful british columbia around that area and all i can say is BC its the greates place in the whole world now living in the great state of colorado its also pretty awesome but not even close with BC and its soul !! i miss BC every day. great great video
Your aunt and uncle are the real deal.Very capable and disciplined.Work hard and love their life out there in nature.Truly inspirational.Runs in the family.Thank you
Seen a LOT of your videos but this one might be my favorite. So impressive.
Man,,👍👍👍Thats a BEAUTIFUL Place,Thank You for the video❤
Another great video. Your Aunt and Uncle have an awesome place. Stay safe. Thanks for sharing
Awesome!!! Thank you for sharing!
This was really cool....People in the cities just can't understand how this way of life is even possible. It's like a mental block that happens due to having everything you want or need right around the corner at all times. I especially like the .22 barrel for the stove weight and the stove burner cover on top of the wood stove so that you can cook or leave your coffee pot.
Wow, what an awesome episode! They are all great for sure, but this one was phenomenal. When you said you didn't want to leave there, I also didn't want you to leave! Truly awesome the life they have made for themselves. Hopefully you are able to return to see them soon, they are as you said, truly inspirational! Thanks for sharing, safe travels as usual.
Wow. Your aunt and uncle are just friggin awesome.
Great episode. Fantastic to see you connect with family. Love how your Uncle and Aunt live up there. Keep up the great travels.
You aunt and uncle are good friends. 30 years ago they were true bad asses. I still have a patch from his hat I talked him out of. DOG HUSKY POWER
Guys like Ron can sharpen a knife with only a couple passes on that stone on his bench. I wish I could have that skill, my dad has it but I cannot do it. Very cool, very cool video.
They probably read that book back in the 70s by Bradford Angier called " How to live in the woods on pennies a day " He and his wife moved from Boston to central BC to live off the land, very inspiring book....
While all of your adventures are really cool to watch, I found this one particularly cool. I enjoyed seeing the ingenuity of all the things your uncle did to make their life livable out there was really neat. Obviously a very intelligent man. Thanks for sharing that content!
one of your best episodes. @0 years from now when you look back at this the memory's will come flooding back. Well done.
This is by far my favorite episode. There's not many folks left like your Aunt and Uncle.
What an awesome episode!! Think my favorite so far. 👍
Wow! Awesome video!
That kindling collector is brilliant.
Your Aunt and uncle are the real deal..
🙏👍🇺🇸
Hi Chris, I don't recall if I ever met you but I felt after seeing your video I had to touch base with you. I went to High School with Ron and his wife Ruthann was my first wife's cousin. After Ron and I graduated we both started working at Dana Corp, in Pottstown Pa. Ron and I road back and forth to work for about a year and a half and one morning on the way home he said to me Bruce I am leaving I said what do you mean you're leaving? Ron said I'm taking the family and moving to Britsh Columbia. Knowing Ron the way I did I knew he was serious. Chris if you know the entire story you have to tell it, your video is great but it is only the tip of the iceberg. This family journey is simply amazing.
Awesome!!!!Thank you for sharing all these with us, it is very inspiring!!!! Namaste
Watched most all of you're vids... this is one of the best. keep up the great work.
Your Aunt and Uncle are amazing and have a fantastic way of living. Another great video Chris thanks.
What an awesome homestead, thanks for sharing!
Great video.....I just heard about Germansen Landing today......I live in the Bella Coola Valley....not as remote but pretty cool lifestyle! Hope you one day get yourself in a place you love!
I appreciate that, Bella Coola is stunning!
Just amazing :) thanks so much for sharing.
wonderfull people thank you for sharing ... funning when he said to you "yeah you can get wyfi in here" you know you need spend more time with them as after driving all over home-stead might be in your ....
That's the dream! Thanks for bringing us along into your families home! Beautiful place!
My favorite video so far!
Watching from Alabama.
Dude! Your Aunt and Uncle ROCK!!! What an inspiration. Best content so far..
love every episode and appreciate the hard work you put into editing. This week's is great. Saved to favorites to watch over and over again.
I do like your style of storytelling video! Looking forward to whats next.
What a great video!!!!!! Thanks for taking us along to all these amazing places you go to. Stay awesome!!!!!✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
That kindling catch is really clever. I'll be building one of those for myself this weekend!
That was the best episode yet. Thank you.
Chris...what an episode... thank you! I have been catching up on the few missed uploads... this... truly moving, GREAT JOB!
All of your vids are darn good, I especially though enjoyed seeing the wilderness lifestyle of your aunt and uncle. Beautiful
Wow thank you for taking me in to your families world, what a beautiful thing they have achieved.
This is awesome.
Thank you!
Fantastic, Chris. Thank you for sharing your family's wilderness home. So cool.
Well done. Great family heritage and tradition.
Loved this episode, Chris. Keep Jeepin my friend. Best wishes