Welcome. I live in Sooke, and tomorrow morning I head up to my cabin in Ucluelet. Don't feel bad about converting the metric distances. I'm 75, and still can't (won't 😂) do it. Hiking poles are a must on the island.

That Hidden Waterfall was spectacular! The hikes were amazing! Molly is a trooper. Another beautiful video. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Just imagine how safe Canada is with no guns 😂 a quick search says I’m being sarcastic 🤭 I swore they were going to inspect the Rv. See I’ll be a retired Paramedic and everyone loves us 😊✌🏼

Hi Guys! Pedder bay looks like a great place to make a base from - well located and all the amenities. You guys did some great hikes on this one - some of those looked a bit tricky - especially for the pooch. And being able to see the whales that close - that was really something! You did a great job capturing this - we really want to re-visit the island you and guys have created an excellent blueprint so far - we look forward to more! Hope have super holidays and a great new year - look forward to catching up in the new year.

Looking forward to spring in Michigan so we can hit the trails. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Welcome to my "backyard"; I hike "the goose" every day with my dogs, and when I'm at my recrestional cabin in Ucluelet I hike the "Wild Pacific Trail". Hopefully you got to see the west coast of the island. It's majesty is a spiritual experience that isn't easy to forget. Safe travels. ❤.

Another great video! Canada looks so beautiful! Good job Molly on those hikes, so impressive! Excited to see you guys soon! Until then, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ❤~Lareka

And now I know the rest of the story! Our first camping trip with our first RV (40' Keystone Raptor 3612DS) was at Big Bear Lake. Seemed to me like the campground was closed for the season but you could still camp there because we camped in the camphost spot. I think the campground was Serrano but I could be wrong. That place was absolutely beautiful! I probably should have done my homework a little better but then again we wouldn't have had the experience of going up Hwy 18. First time ever pulling a trailer let along a 40' toyhauler. Maybe it was a good thing it was at night and less vehicles on the highway. Cancer sucks!! I lost my dad to cancer in May of this year. He got blood work and physicals twice per year through the VA but end of March out of the blue he wasn't feeling good and then 2 months later he was gone. Lost my uncle who flew Marine One (Carter & Reagan) this past October after battling Pancreatic Cancer for 3 yrs.

Maybe you have a video on this but what is your routine to stay in such great shape? Bike riding? Do you think because your in such good shape that you guys look younger or is it because you act youthful or both? Just want you to know that it's inspriring to me and every time I watch your video it makes me want to get out and excercise!! Cheers Jason

Did the same tour in September 2024 Eighteen days on Vancouver Island . Did the South Island then Long Beach area and then eastern side up to Campbell River . Stayed at all Provincial Parks for the most part. Many great hikes every where . By the way highway 14 is a challenge. Made my fifth wheel trailer “ dance” from China Beach campsite to Port Renfrew . Went over the hill to Gordon Bay provincial park on Lake Cowichan . Road was great from Port Renfrew to Gordon Bay. Slow but all paved . Great drive .

For safety you should lower the front cross straps on both your packs away from your Adam’s Apple.

Love the video little miss molly sure can hike. She does great❤ so do you guys❤ beautiful hike and falls. ❤

Enjoyed the video. Blessings

Absolutely fantastic episode guys, shots and storytelling is flawless as always! Love it 👏👏

You both are an inspiration for everyone to get out and explore! Even for being "Over the Hill" !!! Just in case we don't see you sooner, Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!!

What a foggy, narrow road. Interesting parking situation! Very grey skies. Muddy trails! The bridge was cool. There is Washington!! Glad you made it out. -Jim & Michelle

Your rock looks like a "Sand Dollar", which is a shell animals Beautiful coiuntry, the Pacific N.W., you just can't best it! Thanks you two, haven't been up that way in a few years. Happy trails!

Nice hike, I might need a piggyback ride on the way back.

Victoria Island is on our bucket list of camping destinations. I’ll skip the high tea though 😊

Gnarly hike but what a payoff! Beautiful waterfalls! Molly was a champ! We aspire to her fitness!! 😂

We used pool noodles on everything i could bang my head on. Lol

Thank you so much for this video! My husband and I are going here for our honeymoon and this video made us even more excited! What would you say is your MUST do for a couples trip that isn't an extra cost?

Coulda just done it the Canadian way and put some duct tape on it. Save $100 for cold beer.

We call those fourteeners

the only things free there are wind water and walking! they want you there but they don't want you there!

Colorado's "Greatest Challenge" ?? LOL!

Link to your video? Bolt on process

New to your channel and enjoy your vids and reviews. The wife and I are thinking if getting the 2670MK. Was not sure about grand design, but your channel has really changed my mind.

Btw, this is much harder than angel's landing due to the nearly 3000 ft elevation difference. Thats a lot less oxygen.

I'll be honest...I had my doubts when you said in the video before this that you were taking in the incline. Haven't watched thru yet, but a comment spoiled it maybe. You did it? Wow. That's a lot for people acclimated, much less travelers or low landers that aren't yet. I'd come back and edit if necessary, but very impressed.

You can go all the way to the upper Catamount reservoir for free. Just tell them at the gates that you plan on fishing and want to check out the lake. You arent suppost to go past where they check brakes tho, but its a great free drive on a sunday or whatnot if you live in Colorado Springs. Kids can fish for free too btw, just make sure you use artificial lures only at upper catamount. No live baits to include worms.

Your bike ride looked so beautiful! So glad Stan’s head is ok, so sorry for the scare he gave you Rhonda! Thx for sharing! ❤️~Lareka

Have you ever considered Bigfoot is blurry and shaky?

Definitely don't go up pikes peak hwy at an average or 48 miles per hour on a motorcycle on a Sunday. Apparently they track speed.

Hey sorry about your head accident, your not the only one 😢 !! Vic is incredible , do agree not big truck friendly. If you find Canadians people friendly, you’ll have to experience the Alberta hospitality, some epic mountain bike ride , in the Crownest pass and Fernie area , if your ever this way we show ya some great places , thanks for your videos

I so enjoy your videos. Thank you! I claim Colorado as home but have lived in Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota.

Oh nice, I haven't been to the Butchart Gardens in about thirty-years or so, it have been that long or more, thank you guys for sharing.

@bosslady6758 We saw your comment come through then couldn’t find it again. Maybe it’s time to go to the top of Pikes Peak 😅 The Cog Railway looks like a lot of fun! 👏

We love Victoria! Thanks for sharing.

Funny story. Before that was an RV park, it was a residential mobile home park. I think the spot you are in and the one or two next to it in the video was where my mobile home and yard was set up when I was 4 to 9 years old. That inlet and forest behind you was my back yard where I would play. I used to go get the mail down at the boat ramp and get an ice cream sandwich for the walk back home. A couple of times a stray cat would follow me home and wouldn't leave. 40 years later I still visit and watch people launch and load their boats while enjoying a BLT at the coffee shop. Definitely a beautiful location. So sorry you had to visit a place to get stitches on your trip. Glad it wasn't too bad for you. Thanks for sharing your trip to the island. :D

What a great time together. Traveling always draws my wife and myself together. What a privilege. So sorry about your head.

Hello, I like your videos and I have recently bought a travel trailer to prepare for retirement in early 2026 from law enforcement. I have started taking pictures and videos for my own documentation but I am new to it. Can you tell me what type of photo/video editing software you use? I have tried a couple but have not been able to find something good and simple to use. Thanks and happy journey's.

Thank you Rhonda and Stan for sharing. Stan ouch I feel your pain. Hey Pedder Bay is our local camping spot, we’re so glad you enjoyed Victoria. Your video captured our family plaque on the causeway wall across from the Empress. The plaque is dedicated to my great, great grandmother (Minnie Gillan)who arrived in Victoria on the bride ship (Tynemouth) in 1862. Your videos are sure entertaining and informative, Keep the videos coming thanks again Todd

Great video! Well edited! Thought the music fit it perfectly. 👍

None there dam byssines whatvi have at home this discust me 100%

Ouch!!! So sorry that happened to you, Stan!! Love your videos otherwise. Every time we have to fix something we buy an extra part for “the next time”. We like the security. Ha.

Beautiful video! Sorry about Stan’s accident. We loved Victoria also. Butchart Gardens is absolutely beautiful!

Such a fun video! (Except for Stan’s mishap! 🤕) We didn’t do high tea there, so it was fun to go along! Such a beautiful place- and Canadian Walmarts- yes so diff from the US!

What type of pouch did you have on your bike that you pulled your phone from? Do you use that when you are on rougher trails?