I, for one, consider your work to be a cinematic masterpiece and the reality of the ride that you present adds to that.
I agree. I think the art is twofold, the beautiful scenes of nature that you capture with your drone shots and camera shots but also the story telling of the reality of this kind of travel. I think the latter is what we all tune in for. There is nature porn everywhere on the internet, but an honest story told from your point of view with a backdrop of nature is what i tune in for.
This might be the best one yet. Your ability to tell the story without any embellishment, without any sugar coating, and with the raw truth of what you're going through is what makes this series so incredible. You're one of us. You're Every Man. You're just a guy who wants to ride, find some beauty, and convey it to those of us out here lucky enough to be on the receiving end. Thanks for this Sterling.
I love this episode. Your sincerity, your mistakes, your skills, and your ability to take us there. I was truly smelling the Ocean. I appreciate very much the music, and even more the absence of music. Perhaps we need this low points to really appreciate this presents that are awaiting ahead.
Excellent vid. The tic tac story made me laugh for sure.
Yes! Another video of motorcycle adventure bliss!
I sincerely appreciate this video series realism - of course there will be highs and lows and I love that you share that. Your story and work is very much appreciated!
I love watching all of your episodes, one thing I really love about this episode is your ability to admit your vulnerability, and the challenges of truly living in the moment, but also the desire to capture it on film. You really do such beautiful work. Looking forward to your next episode.
Masterpieces are in the eyes of the beholders…I always enjoy and appreciate your work 👍
The very best motorcycle video adventures come from Sterling. So many of us live these adventures vicariously through your amazing videography. Thank you 🫶
Man, you've captured and shared a lot in this video. Challenge, beauty, stress, danger, and even an Anthony Bourdain moment. How one man on a motorcycle can do all that with your consistency is amazing. Thanks for all the effort
This episode ranks right up there with one of your BEST. I could almost smell the ocean air. I appreciate all the hard work you put into your stories.
“Dirty, tired and hungry” haha yup!! Makes it a true adventure!!
“Dirty, tired and hungry” haha yup!! Makes it a true adventure!! Nice P-38 can opener too!
I watch from the UK your films are excellent, honest ,inspiring and motivational
You have no need to beat yourself up you should be proud of your achievements, thank you
Great Tune " Mountain Air " always makes me reflect and sometimes with a tear in my eye . The setting was perfect for that little interlude . Thank you ! Great job on the steep hill climb ...when you drive down such a steep grade in those marbley conditions it makes you realize how much easier it may have been going up . Love your unique videos ...the quality shows .
Another amazing video. I truly appreciate what you do and what you bring to us.
Vancouver Islander here,remote is just the way we like it. Lived here all my life and the beauty of my Island never gets old.
You are a superior film maker. I love all of your travels!
Love the addition of the Japanese style illustrations. Gives the feeling that you’re watching the unfolding of a timeless story that will live on for a long time. 😊
Aeropress has a stainless permanent filter that works well and easy to clean
I second that motion. Hate to see someone have to resort to instant coffee... 🙂 Use them at home (sometimes in combo with a paper filter), and camping.
Love the serenity. No sound track just as it would be surrounded by nature. Thanks👍
Another amazing video - don’t beat yourself up on the quality and the vision - everything you do is beautiful and meaningful. Thank you for sharing w/us.
Hey, Sterling. You are crushing it. I think you are too hard on yourself. I tend to think your videos are a reflection of yourself. Honest, fun, and down to earth real. Keep it up.
Other videos I can put on another screen and do work while i sort of half-watch them. Yours are always so well shot that I have to put them on my main screen and pay all my attention to them because I don't want to miss all the beautiful shots.
Inspiring as always Sterling. The reality of the physical and psychological challenges of motorcycle travel is also quite entertaining :) thanks again for doing this and sharing with us!
Sterling, the balance you bring to the video really shows. Your work to bring us along is tremendous. I hope Side Bay balanced out your stressful day the way it LOOKED like it did! A beautiful spot, tranquil, soothing and hopefully restful. Looking forward to your next video for your Side Bay recap. Nicely done.
Sharing & teaching while experiencing the dream. It's not always perfect, this is life.
Excellent video, thanks for sharing!
I LOVE this dose of reality! The best-laid plans....
Such a Beautiful place, to unwind, reset in tranquility. True serenity.
I’m digging the show.. your quiet endings to episodes is perfect..
Thanks for all your excellent writing and production..
Brilliant, simply brilliant! Thank you Sterling!👍👍
Brilliant. “Letting go” of the tic-tac boxes . . . Allowed for a reset. Can’t force our dreams to be true, can’t let them cloud enjoyment of the actual situation . . . So redeeming to end up in Side Bay - thanks for bringing us along.
Patience, Stirling, patience. After 40 days of solo riding you're sore. But that's part of the trip, you know that. And you convey that experience really well. Great filmmaking. Günter/Nürnberg, Germany
The beauty, perfect light and framing at 1:17 is so remarkable. Thank you Sterling.
We love what you do Stirling, as we are living our dream through you and your adventures.....Inspiring...The face after the sip of red wine says it all.....
Great Video, Thanks, Grew up in LA, left in 1982 to go to Vancouver BC. Have traveled the Island over the years, lots of familiar places. Now I am retired and cruise the Gulf Islands in my Catalina 30 sailboat.
"Holy cow"! LOVE the art piece at the end. NICE summary!
Beautyful, your adventures getting more and more intensive. For me, it is one of the best episodes, you ´ve ever made. Thanks for this one!
Hi Sterling, so glad you made this one ! Yes we can see a marked difference in your video making in this series with the camping/cooking aspect & way you’re putting the videos together….But it’s refreshing to watch a film maker change there perspective of the effort in such intense work to create content.
Am loving this series as it makes you realise the things you face are just like up’s and downs we all face chasing our own “Adventure”…Keep up the good work 🥃🏴
Sterling, I really appreciate your honesty and candor during this trip. Everyone has good and bad days, so when content creators edit out (or fake) the down days, it never rings true. Throwing away your unused cooking supplies not only lightened your load, but mine too. I'm slowly building my gear list and trying to keep things as light as possible because I'm on a KLR650 with soft luggage. I'm naturally an over-packer, so this has become a challenge, and an opportunity for introspection. Comfortable, simple, and lightweight are my three priorities. My gear is shockingly similar to yours (tent, hammock, Firebox, Aeropress, toaks, MSR rocket, Opinels, etc), but I'm limiting myself to instant coffee and tea bags, home-dehydrated food, as my daily dependables. If I can add meat, eggs, veggies and fruit along the way a day at a time then those will be luxury items with a short-term weight penalty. Anyway, thank you. I'm not only enjoying the scenery, but taking careful notes. Keep up the superb channel.
I had the same inclination on my six-week trip. I really wanted to enjoy cooking on the road, but I was never near grocery stores where I could pick up fresh food before I settled into a campsite. Loved the reality of life on the road in this video. Beautiful campsite too!
Good job! and i live in Errington Vancouver Island
Thanks Sterling.. .
I live on the island and have worked in port alice. Planning a side bay trip on my klr this summer and it’s nice to see a video of the ride.
enjoyed this video so much. You really are enjoying the solitude of your ride. Very well planned. The filming of your trip is amazing, using the drone and Go-Pros. Beautiful scenery all along the trip
Sterling, when you sat down, poured that wine and took a drink, I could see the stress completely go away. What a great camp site. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
I so look forward to each episode. This one was a masterpiece.
Beautiful. I have enjoyed this series so much. I especially appreciated the last segment, beginning at 22 minutes, where the only sounds are the cracking of the fire, the sizzling of the pan, and the waves in the background. The simply ambience of being on a secluded beach was just perfect.
OMG. Now that's a good day. what an awesome campsite you found Sterling.
Now imagine driving a 150 ton off road logging truck down that 18 percent grade. Welcome to Vancouver Island
IMO the best campsite yet.
It takes a while to make the adjustment to island time. I think you made it at Side Bay. As for me, I could smell the cedar forest, and the driftwood burning, best filming in the series yet! Too bad you couldn’t find some fresh salmon and corn to cook over the fire,maybe next time.
"...there's no reason to be carrying around this evidence of a broken dream..." Very honest words.
Re: Your Drone. There is a function on the remote where it says Return to Home. You can hit the icon that represents your location with the controller. Hit that and it will return to where you are. Keep up the great vids.
Caught up to date with your postings, thanks for bringing us along, it is very immersive.
Your videos are the best! Thanks for sharing them. From CT, USA.
Those opening shots are beautiful, wow.
You nailed this one. Side Bay was epic! Never doubt your talents sir. It’s been a very insightful trip to watch and just reinforced why I find your channel the best.
I appreciate the realities !! That camp site on the beach was amazing, I could live there !
There is a moment, after your sip of wine, the expression on your face seems to capture contentment or nirvana.
That was the best camping spot you have been, so quiet, by the ocean with a cozy evening fog. Excellent 👍
My mother and Father in law live in Port Alice. I’ve been to where you shot the opening sequence. You have done a wonderful job capturing the beauty
Dang, good episode 👍🏻 Sterling. That landscape around the waterfront and up that steep grade was awesome... being BC, all we need now is a Squach sighting along that coastal campsite 🤣
I rode motorcycles for over 40 years always with intention of cooking meals on every multiday trip. You pack all the gear for cooking but usually only use a stove and a pot to boil water to make coffee and maybe heat up a can of soup or beefaroni when you weren't within an hour of a restaurant. We all think we are self efficient but when riding day in and day out the convenience of a restaurant meal makes us forget that making a meal at camp was a fantasy. Stove, kettle, instant coffee, and a few instant oatmeal packs is usually all I ever use.
I camped near there at Grant Bay. I’m looking forward to camping at Side Bay. The campfire and sound of the surf is enchanting. I’m really enjoying this series of videos. Thank you.
Thanks for posting, I camped at San Josef bay in '75, incredible beautiful place, pitched a tent on the sand.
Had to look up Grant bay, looks like another amazing place, !
Whining at 0800 minutes. Come on sterling😂😂😂. Love your adventures.
That camp site at Side Bay was beautiful! Great scenery and video.
Idk man, the non glossed over reality vs fantasy presentation is actually really appreciated & makes for it’s own brand of cinematic & truthful storytelling. Idealistic fanciful portrayals are a dime a dozen these days. Whereas, you’re honest telling it like it is & that makes for something a bit more original & refreshing. Keep up the good work.
Hi again from the North Island area, Noren. Just really enjoying tagging along on your journey - beautiful imagery and honest dialogue. Yes, that was some hill you had to navigate. Can you imagine hauling logs down off that side hill with 80 to 100 ton payloads? Always had my toes curled up in my boots back in those days - steam coming off the water cooled brakes and hoping the huge water tank behind the cab didn't run dry before you got down to the valley floor. Thank to you we've got to make the trek out to Side Bay "real soon now." Good traveling to ye and thanks again for your awesome content. Cheers from Sointula, BC.
easily 10 levels above Narcissistic•Itchy - this is your brand - the Noren Brand - keeping it real - less jabber - beautiful DSLR shots - great audio - serene and scenic. 👏👏👏👏 from 🦘🇦🇺
Sometimes it can be a true struggle, unless you live it most people would never understand. But what a true blessing it is to experience.
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Thank you!!
WOw! Beautiful imagery and great narration!! I’ve watched your series so far and plan to rewatch and comment more. Great adventure! 🖖
Wow, your videos keep getting better! Keep up the good work, I’m living vicariously through your travels!
HUGE RESPECT to your dedication 👊🏾
Totally enthralling! Love your videos! 😊
Wow, what a great video and end of the day campsite. It had everything you were looking for and more!
Sterling, so glad you got to experience my riding backyard. Straight south , looking across from Side Bay, is the Brooks Peninsula, a protected area which was the only place on Vancouver Island to escape the last ice age. This resulted in its having many endemic species that do not exist in other parts of the big island. Side bay is an exquisite place. You were very fortunate also, to have the weather you did, as you can tell from the size of some of the older treses here, they this is nto a desert climate, but temperate rain forest. Last summer was a rare, but lately more frequent, very hot dry summer for us. We lucked out though in being spared from a lot of the forest fire damage that raged in the interior of the province! Happy riding. Brent
Two pro tips from a Vancouver Islander.
#1. Any roads that are water barred (cross ditched) are deactivated and go literally nowhere.
#2. Side Bay is top secret ! Delete this video immediately ! 😂
Another great job. You found my wife and my absolute favourite camping spot in the planet 👍
The episode as a whole was awesome. But the last 6+ minutes, purely wonderful!.Thank you! AC in New Hampshire.
At 19:00 where the banjo starts playing you finally start relaxing, that was cool! Regards Ad
fantastic video Sterling..! the footage is awesome, the straight up “this is what it is” is exactly what I enjoy, well done sir ! Cheers
The camp was so relaxing to watch ☺
Best episode yet!!! Have fun... enjoy life..
Fantastic episode! Loved the accompanying artwork.
Keep it up, Sterling! I look forward to your videos and always know I'm tuning in for something awesome!
Such a beautiful area. You have so much talent behind the camera and in front of the camera. I do a lot of solo camping and can relate to your journey. I've been watching so many of your videos, I think this is one of my favorites. Safe travels.
What a spot at the end of this video! Nicely done.
Great view of the bike wheel axle deep in the sand and your comment " we will deal with that later' I would have been just the same at that point. Well done mate we all admire what you are trying to show us.
unreal !buddy!
i can not tell you why but for me untill now this episode was the most touching one. I have felt something deeply in my mind. i am amazed how much work you are putting into only one episode. Thank you very much
I loved the look on your face after arriving at the camp site, taking that drink of wine and realizing it was all worth it.
You’re doing a brilliant job mate, keep it up loving the videos. Look forward to the next one
As a photographer, I would think that dealing with the dust and camera equipment would add another layer to the challenge. Your photos are great, your efforts show that you have a creative eye.
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Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Greetings from Germany! Please go on and have a save and spectacular ride! Dino
Trade off. You're a very talented film maker but like you say it takes time and the camp set up at Side Bay shows how much effort you put into making a great job of it! 🤗
I had fun watching this episode. I rode to Side Bay last summer with friends and we had a similar experience you had. I got stuck in the sand too. This is as remote as Vancouver Island gets. Consider going to Coal Harbour. They have an amazing museum there in the plane hanger.
Watching you ride so many miles. The seat on the bike must be perfect pillow top. For 70miles on mine. I'm warren out. So I have alot of admiration for your efforts. Thanks for sharing your hard work.
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Great idea!!