A Grueling Four Day Trek into the Mt. Edziza Volcanic Complex

[@shirleyclemmer3299]

Wow! Beautiful video! Thanks for taking this old lady along on your adventures with your precious little buddy.

[@daveedson32]

This one made me quite nervous and it was exciting and beautiful. Thank you for taking such good care of Rocco and please NEVER risk your safety for the sake of making a video or anything else! ❤

[@batsonelectronics]

Rocko is a trouper. I don't know is she was just born to be the free spirit you allow her to be or if she had to adapt to it, either way, she seems calm when needed and also faithfully follows you along when needed. You 2 are perfect together. She is gonna experience so much nature over her lifetime I can't imagine there will be any regrets when her life is over. Hell, she has already experienced more than many of us. I have ZERO summits and she already has 17. My black was perfect for me and Rocko is perfect for you. Dogs are just the perfect companion. I got 17 great years from my lab, I hope you get as many or more from Rocko.🐕

[@MsRotorwings]

I chuckled when I saw Rocko in the mosquito netting. Foresty is a great dad!

[@pawpaw324]

This looks like most uncomfortable hike I’ve ever seen you make. The mosquitoes 🦟 look prehistoric.You are a trooper!!

[@lyinarbaeldeth2456]

Rocko's snoot inside the mosquito hood with you is just the cutest thing ❤ Thank you for all the amazing stories and amazing views! It's such a privilege to be shown these journeys and accomplishments.

[@rouxchat6033]

Yes, privilege is truly the word.

[@charliewatts6895]

@@Capecodham Why such anger Burt? Did your daddy hurt you?

[@rouxchat6033]

@@Capecodham WOW, somebody got his panties in a bunch.

[@keithbronson9777]

@@Capecodham Yeah, well, You know, that's just like your opinion man.

[@stuartaminion511]

@@Capecodham why be cruel, the dog went with FF so if anyone is a girly man is you because you couldn't even do what the dog did...HA.

[@lateepiphany]

What a determined man and what a unbelievable dog! Pure entertainment… For me. Pure work for you!

[@Bg563]

What a journey Simon. A friend on mine was a ranger up in Dease Lake and said to me that some guy went out there last year solo and they still haven't found him. Just insane man, I can't even imaging doing that hike without the plane, glad you made it back safe and sound and what incredible scenery.

[@forestyforest]

Thats scary. Its a huge area.. if you simply step 50 feet off the trail, chances are nobody will ever find you.

[@briancourtice2858]

@@forestyforest "I lost the trail. I'm officially bushwhacking." "This is the farthest out I've ever been." I'm glad you got through that ok. Just a day in the life of FF.

[@thisisabot9920]

Don’t deadname him. He is Foresty Forest now

[@truckguy6666]

@@thisisabot9920 deadname? FF is trans now? GTFO.

[@barrysmotn3615]

My wife and two other women spent 6 days crossing Mt Edziza Provincial Park using gps and compass back in 2011. They eventually reconnected with the trail system around Buckley Lake that would take them down to the Stikine river and the village of Telegraph Creek. The funny part was that they did get “lost” for a few hours when they took a wrong turn on the flooded trail.

[@mgb0869]

I was saving this one for the perfect time, to give it the attention and the respect that such a “hike” and effort deserves, much like I used to do for the epic bike rides that FF completed earlier on in his channel’s history. Today was that day. Feeling lousy after my cancer treatment. What can you say about our friend and my fellow Ontarian Foresty that hasn’t already been said? Nothing really. When I was younger (I’m now 52) I fantasized about leaving small-town Ontario to buy some land on the north shore of Lake Superior to live off-grid (before that was even a word) and self-sufficiently. The thought of living in a van, with all of the basic creature comforts one might need in life, never even crossed my mind. Was it even a thing people did 25 years ago? I never followed through and the fantasy of a life on the north shore of Lake Superior fizzled. Finding Foresty Forest, this incredible Canadian human, revived the spirit of that dream in me. I suspect he has revived the spirit of many different versions of that same dream in the many who watch his exploits. He is my younger self, who actually took the leap of faith, and is living what I consider to be his best life. Irreplaceable memories made. He is a special kind of person in the best sense. One in a million, if not more rare. A Canadian treasure indeed. I am grateful to have found him. I will be in his (missing) passenger seat for as long as I can be or until Foresty decides to become Simon once again and move from van life to fulfill a new dream that doesn’t include us. Either way I am ever grateful for what Foresty goes through “for us.” Safe travels and much love Foresty, from Ottawa 🇨🇦

[@vespermartini2556]

Beautiful words Matt. I hope you're feeling better today, take care.

[@mgb0869]

@@vespermartini2556 Thank you Vesper. I’m doing okay today. Hope the very same for you.

[@vespermartini2556]

@@mgb0869 Glad to hear that, hope to continue seeing you in the comment section.

[@IUSTITA]

Just sell more of that blue crystal.

[@Texaca]

@@IUSTITA ...Blue Crystal? 🤔

[@paddyo3422]

Dude,I've been watching for a couple of years and this is the best one so far. the dynamic duo of Foresty Forest and Rocko the Wonder Dog on a 4 day High Adventure was a pleasure to watch ,she really is the perfect companion for you. That was an amazing trip , the sense of remoteness must be awesome.Keep on keeping' on , thanks so much for taking me along.

[@roadkillvp4life]

17:53 - I've never seen a happier living being than in this moment!

[@river8760]

Rocko is such an amazing dog, she’s also super adorable.

[@mamamia5556]

Thanks for taking us along, enjoyed it👍👍👍

[@dereksimmons5877]

Legendary stuff! My body literally could not travel that far, and yet, the most difficult looking aspect of this trip appeared to be the bugs... My god those bugs...

[@grosvenorclub]

We lived in Alberta for a number of years and camped in the Rockies a lot . If they showed the bugs on the travel photos I swear it would keep down the tourist numbers lol . I remember particularly going up to Mt Robson , beautiful day , blue lake and sky . the picture postcard , except for the millions of bugs of all sizes !!

[@forestyforest]

Thank you... breaking trail through snow suddenly seems so reasonable compared to dealing with infinite swarms of bugs 😅

[@detroiter4eva]

@@forestyforest Bush Whack?

[@jd_99]

that looked brutal, I hope he wasn't Pincushiony Pincushion after that

[@Highnoonshred]

Mind over matter

[@JustRolledIn]

Wow. This video was great. Who needs TV?

[@mrben6573]

This is the kind of trip dreams are made of man. You went out there and you saw things most people never will, and then you let us witness some of it. Truly amazing trip.

[@ferdinandmelchor4242]

DUDE!!! be carful out there the world needs you . Hi Roco! 🥰

[@frida12349]

Absolutely next level adventure, filming and resilience mate. Massive respect to you and Rocco.

[@cheefbaconator6078]

This one looked gnarly as hell. I'm usually jealous of your adventures but bushwhacking through that level of swamp is where I think I draw the line

[@rufusqristofer]

What a trip! Hats off to your tenacity! Rocco doesn’t know how to quit - something she must have learned from you. Thank-you for sharing the journey and Congratulations!

[@forestyforest]

Thank you. She is a tough little dog thats for sure. A lot of the time she leads the way.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

@@ThePrairieChronicles Pretty great idea really. Absolutely it would sell.

[@CoyoteSticksbyWILEY]

I just found your channel a little less than a year ago. Have not missed and episode since. Now, between new episodes, I go back and watch the ones you created before I found your channel. Love them all. So enjoy everything you do. A devoted fan. Kind Regards, Randy in Arizona, USA

[@MrMarkAMartin]

It's admirable that you did this without a guide and without a helicopter. What makes it great, truly great is that you filmed it all so well too. You're a good storyteller, it's rare that good storytellers have such strong legs too! :-)

[@BionicLesbian]

You definitely have to embrace the suck. You're definitely one tough man and one tenacious JRT. I get tired just watching your adventures. I can't imagine how tough it must really be. I am humbled in your presence. 🫂❤🤗

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

Epic Voyage … UNBELIEVABLE. Wow.

[@ffghter2000]

Thank you so much for keeping the loon calls in at 17:00. We took a trip to New Hampshire and absolutely loved the loon calls!

[@ericpiggot8631]

Thank you for taking us on this trip!

[@bearlycamping]

Edziza... This has been on our bucket list for 2 decades. You are legend 🐺

[@PopsieLouisiana59]

Go, film and post it for us who will never even dream of something like that. Good luck.

[@terryzanger7152]

I've seen Coco and Coffee several times from 30000 ft from the comfort of an Air North 737. Not a bug anywhere...... Your a legend Forest

[@3generations393]

Your adventures are always epic and Rocco is always a pleasure to see her enjoying nature. May God bless

[@dclassb8135]

That’s a serious journey. The remoteness really ups the consequences.

[@ArbyCreations]

Rocko is a machine, that is a very popular breed here in South Africa for their tenacity and general hardiness. Very cool little companions that are up for *anything*

[@garyworokevich2524]

Thanks! Stunning photography, just seeing mosquitoes made me itch.

[@jrodriguez8216]

One of the best videos I have seen. This old guy is having fun pretend hiking through you. Love your style and that dog, Thank You.

[@CL-gp3pw]

I have so much respect for the amount of care and concern you give for Rocko's safety on these trips, especially given her relative inexperience with hiking due to her young age. I've seen so many other KZbinrs put their dogs in dangerous situations, but you always have her well-being in mind first. It's really nice to see. :)

[@maximumice84]

Rocco lives the good life. She seems to love every second of it. Super cool man.

[@tilted_kilt_BRB]

I don’t comment a whole lot on KZbin vlogs but I just want to say thank you so much for taking us on your ventures it’s absolutely awesome and stunning take care and please be safe 🙏😊

[@SilverCabin]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. Easily one of my fave episodes.

[@forestyforest]

Thank you Silver Cabin, take care!

[@JazawaToad]

Holy crap dude, that was a big one. Glad you made it through safely, and I'm glad you felt good enough to make this trip. I'm super impressed with how well behaved Rocco is compared to what I imagined she'd be. I imagine there's a lot of tomfoolery off camera, but still she seems to be doing so well and knows when to rest and listens to you. You've done well raising her and training her!

[@HikingTheSonora]

@@Capecodham Class: minding your own business and not letting others way of speaking bother you, especially when not directed toward you :)

[@pokeyellow9660]

@@Capecodham someone needs to revoke your internet pass. What a baby.

[@matttilley8620]

@@Capecodham That's how people talk. We're not in church.

[@mustardseedist]

Watch your mouth you wicked man.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

@@Capecodham it's ok, snowflake 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rob4941]

An extraordinary person doing extraordinary things in extraordinary places - wow! Just wow!

[@sixpinkoneblue]

I *LOVE* the way you take care of Rocko! When I saw you carrying her in your coat with the bug net over her head too, I exhaled a little giggle and fell in love with you/your channel just that much more! ****** Your channel is the only one that I watch on fullscreen (laptop) and wish I had a 90-inch TV to watch it on, lol. Your adventures are epic and I look forward to all of them! ps. I wish you could have flown your drone as well because you do an incredible job and the views are breathtaking!

[@Pammellam]

Oooh, the Loons are wonderful! You are so brave and a expert hiker/trekker! Rocko is a trooper.

[@timkyle4739]

Maybe not the best video for those using quality headphones. Now I'm all itchy! Your stereo audio recording is on-point.

[@rightsideupvt]

Congratulations on the summit! What a journey--amazing scenery! You're super tough both mentally and physically. Good show.

[@RealdoseofTruth]

Rocko hit the lotto with you Foresty! Such a beautiful existence...

[@jessiehead6525]

Foresty, you are one in a million. Thank you so much for taking us along on your adventures. Priceless. Take a much deserved rest! And give Rocko extra kisses from all her fans!

[@Snaggletooth1970]

Just love too watch you and miss rocco,,on your adventures what a lil princess,,be safe live wild,,hello from woodstock ontario Canada

[@johnhuff393]

Good evening from Godley Texas, the average person would have quit long ago. You and Rocco are an inspiration. Stay safe and happy travels 😎

[@stevesinger4066]

Some of those beautiful shots with cinder cones & glaciers reminded me of Iceland. Thanks for filming the trek so we can all enjoy it, without any mosquito nets!

[@bleuskye8124]

I guess I 'm nuts. This made me cry. Rocko is so amazing. Hats off to you both.

[@Xy1on]

Amazing adventure as always. Love how Rocko is taken care of with the mosquito covers and the jacket kangaroo pouch!

[@Fungii001]

@@Capecodham You must be fun at parties.

[@antonoat]

Made me laugh too, she looks just like a kangaroo joey, lol 👏😀👍

[@rayhoffman7673]

I’m really enjoying your trips. I’m 78 with lung issues, so really enjoy watching your videos. TY

[@mmo1733]

Your such a legend for not only doing this very hard trip but also filming and bringing Rocko along

[@lindaschmidt5524]

So, I did a google map and found Ice Peak, and guess what Google had for an image....Rocko at the summit! Terrific trek, Foresty and Rocko!

[@HughJorgan1]

Holy crap!! I thought you were kidding. There IS a photo of Rocko on the summit of Ice Peak on Google Maps! Foresty is so smart to do that.

[@jomicheleseidl2033]

That cariboo was huge! and the loons calling on the lake were so beautiful. Thanks for capturing that. I was fascinated by the age and erosion lines on that glacier ice. So ancient looking. Glad you made up and back safely, and that the damn black flies and mosquitos didn't suck you dry!

[@Jane-yp7hy]

That gorgeous Jack Russell who looks remarkably like mine is living her best life - sweet brave little girl. Oh and well done you too excellent video.

[@alback]

You are a bloody LEGEND, man. You keep inspiring me to push forward. Thank you!

[@forestyforest]

Thank you!

[@jimjohnson7764]

Googled Ice Peak and what do you know! Photo of Rocko at the summit..beautiful! My brother and I drove his Corvette during the 70's from Wisconsin to Jasper and back, coming down through Yellowstone. We were amazed how beautiful the Canadian Rockies are..Peyto Lake, Athabasca, Banff. Not as much snow these days but they are still the most majestic part of the Rockies I've ever been to. Love your channel and Rocko..same energy as my Husky. Cheers from CA and WI!

[@user-uk6yz1my8h]

Congratulations on your accomplishment!!! Rocko is a rockstar. Love that you put her inside the mosquito net with you.

[@Peace-tk3gr]

That moment in the middle when the sound just stopped and those yellow flowers were blowing in the breeze. 🙌

[@jamesfrommanitoba.1992]

I’m so proud of you, you’ve come such a long way since the beginning and now with your sidekick somehow she makes it even better. I’m so glad your in a bigger van, I was tired of getting claustrophobic just watching you. Lol. Take care keep up the incredible videos my friend and be safe.

[@bordstif84]

Duck Mountain Region MB.

[@Nilz4FR]

9:03 here in Austria we throw a rope over the river on to some tree - you can cross any stream safely and not much to carry! Cheers!

[@amye4087]

Love your life. Thanks for always taking us along. Can't believe where you leave the camera sometimes knowing you have to backtrack to get it. Good call on the river crossing on not having camera out. We would much rather you be safe than showing us that. Incredible place once you got in there. So serene and beautiful.

[@SisterShirley]

My Dear Lone Wolf, You are one amazing man. With one amazing dog. Be well. Be happy. Be safe. Most sincere and best wishes from, The Great Lake State of Michigan 🐢

[@deniedbasher5911]

Thanks!

[@GlennO1961]

Set yourself a nice goal there. You and Rocko mastered it with flying colours. Thanks for taking us along 🤗👍✌

[@CharleneOrtizTraining]

That dog has the most awesome life.

[@karlaharrington1]

Thanks for mentioning something about Johan in the last video. I had no idea. Looked him up online. What a HORRIBLE TRAGEDY!!!! Such a cool guy. If you start feeling like that ......REACH OUT HERE on youtube if not somewhere else. The world needs you!!!!!

[@Styder111]

It is mind blowing to me seeing the terrain you went through. 4 days/130km is absolutely crazy stuff. You're a legend!

[@vallovesnature8449]

Absolutely gorgeous place! I’m a rockhound, so much obsidian would be going home with me😂. Rocko is my spirit animal, I would be rolling in the moss too. Thanks for bringing us along with you Foresty. Hugs & love to you and Rocko❤️❤️

[@bearnuggets]

I’m from Iskut, awesome to see you trek our Tahltan territory. Enjoy!

[@carolyntolliver1146]

Priceless! You AND Rocko sharing a head net!

[@rrrrrhino]

That was epic!!! 😍 That was Banff Film Festival quality production!!! 😍

[@thelegion_within]

that volcanic landscape was otherworldly! rocko is a champ

[@buffalo4127]

Omg foresty you need someone shooting video as you move along. The vigor of your hike is lost to brevity. Most people would take ten days to your five… you and Rocko are epic campers!

[@michaelrck]

Excellent! That trek looked like a real hard slog from my couch.

[@waynebutler7432]

Speechless

[@Briiii8888]

Dude you have the HC in HardCore! loved every sec as always, Woof Woof Rocco your tops.

[@bruceparker8931]

Cool seeing the caribou. Rocko Is a perfect companion. Thanks for sharing

[@catblue6393]

Whoa, that journey had a lot of everything. Hope Rocko is on heartworm meds. Rocko is a Foresty Forest Junior. Both of you are tough.

[@legionjames1822]

Heartworm meds? Shes not livestock. Shes a well treated well lived animal. Her body can defend against parasites just fine. Giving dogs vaccanations and meds is PURE insanity, IF their excercized and health full ext.

[@catblue6393]

@@legionjames1822 Bless your heart, James.

[@recentisland1513]

heartworm isn't endemic to BC except for in some parts near Okanagan Valley there have a few cases reported

[@catblue6393]

@@recentisland1513 Good to know. Thanks Recent Island.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

@@legionjames1822 good lord😂😂😂are you literally that ignorant?

[@hero314]

Unreal dude. Just epic views.

[@Ay-B]

Forestry Forest does so much for us! All those back shots of tracking through the swampy areas means he had to go back to get the camera. 😮 Couldn't have been me. Loved the video! Such a great adventure.

[@wolfgangLuciano1]

Thank you so much for this great vídeo with your dog. Amazing !!!

[@BatCaveOz]

Rocco is an unstoppable beast!

[@ilmarirautio2229]

Allready watched 2 times. Super. Kiitos!

[@karensimaeys295]

That looked like it was a grueling hike! Rocko does so well on these hikes you take such good care of her she is an awesome dog for you to have! Take care

[@lindalawrie148]

I live in Durban, South Africa, so I know nothing about BC. I googled Icy Peak , and there was a photo of Rocky sitting on a rock. Famous dog. So cute. You are far into BC. Above Ketchikan. Near Juneau. I visited both those places on a cruise in 2017. You produce amazing videos.

[@greggvegas5550]

Dude my body is aching, my feet hurt, and my muscles are sore and I’m also drained and that’s just from watching you take your epic journey on a KZbin vid ! Your the best .

[@Duncangonefishin]

You and Rocko are amazing !!! Thanks for posting this part of BC most folks will never see.

[@umopapisdn123]

Such a majestic landscape. Thanks as always for bringing us along.

[@Tomcoma2832]

Love it when the bike comes out!

[@pthaloblue100]

What an epic adventure! We drove through that area back in 1989 when the Cassiar "highway" was still a gravel road, it was great to see it again, thanks so much for taking us along.

[@risingstar1309]

Nice touch with the wide shots when you and rocko were traversing the plateau / mountainside

[@johnnyalmonds96]

Dang those mosquitos were crazy! Epic hike !

[@rickrayn]

In 1974 I worked not far from Edziza on the BCR rail line that was being built to Dease Lake. We were at Stikine Camp where Conglomerate Creek flowed into the Little Klappan River. Great territory, do want to get back there

[@davidmarshall718]

Wasn't that the "railway to no-where" ? 🙃

[@rickrayn]

@@davidmarshall718 Yes. It never got to Dease Lake. The project was canceled and rail that was laid down was removed. However I believe that part of the line is operational, from Prince George to Fort St James- not a great distance.

[@richardguse3410]

Seeing is believing, but, I don't know how you get the energy to record your expedition. Total admiration!

[@antonenero]

Just be careful and be safe ♥️♥️ love from Philippines ❤️

[@vixenator7657]

That took some real dedication. I work out in the bush just east of that area, and that country and those mosquitoes are no joke. Great content and some amazing images of a part of the country few get to see. Kudos to you.

[@SenorBeanGrouse]

Foresty Forest: always upping the game.

[@teripallotta]

thanks for the incredible adventure, Forest! Rocko looks likes she doing great... make sure you feed your head... peace.

[@dannyfels2838]

I must say because you have Rocko. You will push harder and farther than you would have without her.

[@Wholiganify]

Thanks for all the amazing content. Hope this helps in some small way.

[@markbellamy7999]

Wow ! The best yet this is the real deal Many thanks and greetings from Amsterdam