Adventure Kayak and camping trip from Vancouver to Alaska, fishing for food

[@H2O-Sea-Kayaking]

Hey Danny! Let me expand on why I'm enjoying your video & book. I came across the video because I'm thinking about doing the inside passage myself. While I know I have the experience and skills necessary to do it, having previously done some long trips (around Ireland and more recently around Corsica), you were ridiculously inexperienced and ill-prepared for your expedition! You didn't have top-notch equipment or even enough money for food but that didn't stop you from having an amazing adventure! This is the kind of thing to inspire EVERYONE to get out and have big adventures and not find excuses to just sit at home and let the world go by. And then with that same positive "can do" attitude you went and wrote and published a book! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ephemeraddict]

Thanks Danny - my trekking days are done (in a wheelchair now at 43) but I can still live vicariously through folks like you - well done! Thanks a zillion. It means more than you could ever know.

[@2katherina]

My husband and I did our kayak trip in a single and double kayak back in 1991-92 and your video brought it back for me. We spent 6 months going from Kitimat to Vancouver, photographing and we spent 4 days in Namu which was a definite highlight. At that time there were 11 people living there. Thanks for sharing your trip!

[@robgirard1420]

after kayaking for over 30 years then having a family I have to thank you for waking up this sleeping bear. Maybe see u out there someday. Thanks for the inspiration..

[@roidelababylonetoto8552]

amazing video thank you so much

[@kirstyleitch863]

Yum! Yum! All amazing but the food references are my favourite, makes me chuckle every time :) Have now read the book as well and will do so again.

[@johnheaney6383]

It’s March 23, 2021. Just watched your whole adventure. Thank you for sharing. I hope you are well and off doing more adventures. The west coast of Canada is a spectacular magical place.

[@fergy1ful]

Great stuff. Thought I'd watch about 15 mins and ended up watching all of it in one sitting. Well done for doing what many of us dream to do but probably never will.

[@franceslindamarshall9271]

bloody..thanks. We are a a retired couple living on Vancouver island (used to live on a sailboat) and we are new to kayaking and your video inspired us ....thanks So much

[@MPUlberg]

Well worth the 157 minute of watching. lol Good on ya mate, thanks for including us on your amazing voyage. this is one of those adventure I've always dreamed of tackling one of these days. one of these day baby one of these days.

[@Tipi_Dan]

An incredible, classic adventure… absolutely gripping. Thanks for sharing!

[@SRKarting]

Omg the first two lines sums me up right now and for the past 2 years, Now I cant wait to watch the whole 2 and a half hours.

[@mhalbert89]

Great film Danny you are a brave man! From couping over in the Tweed to solo kayaking the Alaskan inside passage its a amazing adventure! Love that your doing you own thing in North America and had the determination to learn to Kayak and with limited funds and experience set of from Vancouver to get to Alaska simply because you wanted to. Thanks for letting all us who are far to scared to attempt something like this share in your journey :)

[@hallemarks3592]

OMG that's my Cabin the Marks FAMLIY that's my last name we built all the. Forts my dad built the cabin he built it all out of beach wood THANK YOU all so much for likeing my FAMLIY cabin By Halle Marks

[@realhamj8720]

halle marks that’s my uncle lol

[@DocktorJAPPROVED]

This was the most amazing epic adventure I have ever witnessed. Thanks for uploading this. I loved every minute of it, and am motivated to do something similar. Cheers !

[@canoecycle7005]

Just watched it for the fourth time since 2011 epic journey

[@Mikefestiva]

Danny thanks for taking the time to make this video! It's a great adventure that you have shared with us. I live in the North west and have kayaked most of the strait of Juan de fuca, I have wanted to check out the inside passage, seeing your video has inspiring me. Thanks! PS I just ordered your book.

[@geraldinepluyms5935]

Thank you for filming this and sharing with everyone. So encouraging for me anyway. In a huge way!! Thank you!!

[@silverado669]

WOW! Absolutely amazing, man! Trip of a lifetime :) I bet that was so rough getting back to the grind of everyday life.

[@gr8toutdoor934]

Wow what a great video! Very interesting to watch, best one I’ve seen so far on this route … glad to find such a long one ! Will definitely be looking into your book as well .. very good information as well for those looking to do this route … thank for the great video!

[@kvg44gbs]

Congrats to you living your dream. Keeps a man alive what you did here. Married now with a kid and finishing school makes me jealous of trips like this. Thx for posting and giving us rutted men a chance to feel free again.

[@gooseberry123]

Brilliant job mate! I stumbled onto your video and kicked back on a Sunday afternoon to enjoy seeing my coast through your eyes. I am a kayaker and argue that real kayaking experience is not based on how much kayaking you do, but the space your head is in while doing it. I appreciated your calm attitude and common sense. Solo kayaking is a very different deal. Good on ya!

[@rachelleforeman4355]

Such a delight to watch your amazing journey!!! Great video...pics....funny stories. Way to go!!!!

[@Shewie01]

Just stunning, well done that man It makes my epic Scottish west coast trips seem like a day paddle Inspiring stuff

[@kayasper6081]

Amazing, life is beautuful, isn't it? You certainly make the most of it!

[@dannyami]

It was a beautiful trip, I hadn't watched this in some years.

[@kayasper6081]

@@dannyami I watched the entire video, would love to paddle around Vancouver Island some day. Did you do more extended solo trips?

[@H2O-Sea-Kayaking]

Great story Danny! Thanks a lot. I've just received your book in the post today too!

[@dannyami]

Thanks for the comment! I don't get many nowadays but it always brings a smile when someone enjoys it! Hope you enjoy the book. Cheers

[@allanwilson7465]

Hey Danny you're a real adventurer, after watching your video I just went out and bought a Kayak. You are so lucky I fished for 10 years in Scotland before I caught my first salmon and you had one in 10 mins! U.S. immigration is a load of shite whereas Canada just welcome you in and tell you to stay as long as you want. Haste ye back Bro'.

[@elisabethlitlehamar6467]

Amazing trip! I have gobled every second. Thanx a lot! Love from Norway and kajakk entusiast on south west coast with plenty to explore right outside our farm.

[@paddlefaster]

Fantastic video. I have a sister that is a Superior Court judge in Alaska. You're right the system is messed up. I love your sense of adventure and free spirit. I'm definitely picking up a copy of your book.

[@tepeassydac]

Thanks, Danny! I enjoyed it all very much.

[@khelben1979]

A definitely appreciate that you didn't put any music in this video clip! Interesting to see your trip here, looks to me that you're dealing with the weather and the water really well! Not everyone was meant to spend time in a kayak out on the sea.

[@diyextreme]

Incredibly inspirational Danny boy. What an awesome voyage. Thanks for uploading your video. Now planning my own next yak adventure.

[@ikuyuhfbg5699]

those slugs my friend were very tasty sea cucumbers. There is a tasty strip in the center like squid, too bad you threw them back!

[@Butchrknife]

Danny WHAT A TRIP!!! I enjoyed your kayak trip so much I had to stop it ever time I had to do something. Glad you made it safe even though it may have not been some times. GREAT STUFF. A great watch for a Sunday waiting for the Seahawks game THANKS FOR SHARING!! Around Seattle out!

[@Friulana1954]

You are an inspiration Danny, I am so happy to have come upon this video. I am almost 60 and have always admired the kayakers I see in Georgian Bay, Ontario.

[@williegogomcneil7502]

What an awesome video. I absolutely enjoyed it from beginning to end. Thank you for sharing this trip.

[@Squirrel-Master]

This is super inspiring, Buddy! I watched this years ago and here I am Feb 2016 watching it again! I will be living on the road full-time starting this June!

[@francdejong]

You and your video have put a big smile on my face!

[@brianheppell4506]

you cost me 2 hours 40 minutes of my life to watch this video , so glad it did ! you lived my dream ; Good lad Danny loved every minute , thanks - frustrated old geordie canoeist.

[@paulatkinson5938]

Your a Legend I would really love to do this and really admire the balls in someone to just go and do this , ill wait for the kids to grow up a bit and then think of something like this , must just remember to bring some good rain gear :) Well done Danny !

[@juttley72]

brilliant video. One of the longest I have watched on youtube, but also one of the best. thought you had balls doing it on your own, but you made me laugh out loud when you spotted the bear on the beach and then said lets see how close we can get before IT runs off! you seem very lucky all the way through with the people you met and the resources you came across. Well done, a great vid and I will be buying the book to go with it. Now planning a trip of my own, but a bit closer to home to start with - start nice and easy on the river spey....look forward to your next adventure

[@mhalbert89]

Downloaded the book straight after watching and I watching and I wasn't disappointed. Great extra detail and so honest!

[@Ghostlymuso]

Really enjoying your Alaskan adventure Danny. You have been to some awesome places, met some awesome people and caught some awesome fish! :-)

[@joshhartelt7022]

An absolutely wonderful trip you've taken here, inspiring to say the least. I've always wanted to do something adventurous like that and I really felt like I was with you while I watched your video. You have a great outlook on life, you are very positive even in grim circumstances and always took on the world with a smile. Great work sir, you are truly an adventurer.

[@truenorth365]

Awesome adventure! Really like these kinds of adventures...just go and figure it out as you go. Thanks for sharing!

[@dml5053]

Amazing! What a video thank you for sharing your adventure, I truly enjoyed it. Talk about enjoying life and appreciating nature. Thanks again

[@duesouth180]

What a great trip! I watched the whole thing in one go! Thanks for posting.

[@stefanmilo4]

You have inspired me to take kayaking to the next level! Thanks a lot for this.

[@KayakWildCamping]

What a fantastic trip. Your a natural in front of the camera and have a really great way of telling a story. It is films like this one that inspires you (and a wee bit of envy). Thanks mate.

[@ishetrying]

I'm sure enjoying this movie of yours. Thank you for sharing it. I've long had a hope to make this trip myself.

[@canuck9199]

Fantastic! Dude you have guts to do something like this. Too bad about the trouble in Alaska. Can't wait to read the book

[@robertorescigno9580]

Dear Danny, you are a superb adventurer beyond measure, you have found a true treasure in this adventure, thank you for sharing it was truly a pleasure, to watch you day by day as you kayaked through the sea at your leisure!!!;-)) keep on paddling!!!

[@robertorescigno9580]

[@robertorescigno9580]

Roberto Rescigno onwards to your next adventure, hope to see you there!

[@GwersyllaCnau]

I just discovered this video by chance and so glad I did. What an amazing adventure. You just got another subscriber.

[@Squirrel-Master]

+Squatts Wild Camping agreed! Inspiring video. I watched it two years ago and am back again. If you love the freedom and inspiration of the open-road, swing by my page. Just quit my job of 10 years to hit the open road living in my Campervan. I will be documenting a lot of it here on my page. Cheers!

[@DonnyOutdoors]

Well that was an epic journey. Enjoyed all of that. Very inspiring.

[@BarryWalstead]

What a great adventure, thank you so much for the time you spent to make this video to share. Hopefully I am going to do the same basic trip in the next couple years, I'm beginning the advance planning now!

[@mikeczemerys]

well done Danny,,,good job.enjoyed your video very much,have been to Prince Rupert several times,over to the island and all along the sunshine coast.fishing and kayaking. have checked out skookumchuck rapids,scary passage,with nasty whirls pools and tide changes,a beautiful coast...thanks for sharing your trip..if you ever feel like another adventure there are still some beautiful huge lakes in the interior with amazing scenery and water falls i have travelled

[@thomaswalker8115]

Great watch. I know this was a great experience. Soon I will get away to do something similar.

[@MrStalch]

Hi there Danny. I've just finished reading your book on kindle and I just wanted to say how impressed I was with the story and your writing style. Well done. Steve

[@birdwatcherjean6293]

It's not good luck, Canadians are almost always welcoming and hospitable. :) We are very lucky to live here. Thanks for sharing, your journey was amazing !

[@Squirrel-Master]

I am only 9 minutes in and I can tell this is going to be a brilliant watch. I am planning a year-long trip around the U.S. in an RV van and this is super inspiring. Keep it up, my friend.

[@ChristopherBlazen]

Great vid & that Dynamite comment had me rolling 🤙

[@dannyami]

Glad you enjoyed it, Cheers for watching

[@lesmcd]

Absolutley superb :) REALLY has inspired me to get out in the wilderness and appreciate the beauty of nature more. THANK YOU for this film Danny

[@richardpenyak5878]

Awesome adventure. I hope you ended your trip with that awesome burger you were dreaming about:) Great video! I just had my Tarpon 120 delivered today. I'm gonna take baby steps but hope to start with over nighters soon and gradually build to longer ventures.

[@dannyami]

Hey I used a contour gps thinking I would be able to sync the gps map with the footage but its passed my editing skill level, I used a wind up torch with a usb attachment 16 buck's from Canadian Tire a lot of winding but not a lot to do on the rainy days! Thanks for all the great comments everyone they put a big smile on my face every time, glad I could share it with you! Cheers Danny Wilks

[@dannyami]

haha thanks, I'm still in Canada, changed my life? before the trip I knew i could do it, after the trip I knew I could do anything even the most alien thing to me. like writing a book...

[@ascotinargentina]

Really enjoyed following your trip Danny. All the best.

[@MultiBowhunter69]

unglaublich^^,habe so etwas gutes noch nie auf KZbin gesehen, du hast meinen vollen Respekt, aus der Story lässt sich bestimmt ein guter Abenteuerfilm machen ;-)

[@pedrochip]

amazing trip! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us

[@paulalexander24]

Great video thanks for sharing :) I am heading off mid June for a 3 month circumnavigation of Ireland everyone should understand more what is on their front door! Did a week in BC Vancouver Is a few years back and loved it ! Thanks again..

[@garymitchell6056]

Takes real guts to do what you did on your own with no real kayaking experience - great adventure there Danny - enjoyed it !!!

[@MrJobcon]

I thoroughly enjoyed the story and your narrative. Very inspirational. The embarrassing part for me is that it took a man from Scotland to show me what I can do in my own backyard! I've never been kayaking before but am now actively looking to get one and have my own adventures. Thanks for showing me the light Danny - Cheers and God Bless.

[@RobbWalker]

Oh, man! I have so much to say (all positive) about your epic trip, that I don't know where to begin. In fact, I'm not even going to start because my post would end up taking as long to read as your video took to watch! All I want you to know is that you are an incredibly brave man and a true adventurer! I so wish I had the means to just take off and become one with nature for a long while as you did. Unfortunately (well, fortunately, actually), I have too many obligations and loved ones at home that I could not part company with for such a long time. However, your journey inspires me to plan short, "get away from it all" trips back here at home somehow. Once warm weather returns again next year, I'm just going to get out there and DO IT! I'm purchasing your book now. I read the teaser excerpt on Amazon, and it sounds great. If it's even half as good and detailed as the video, it will make for an awesome read! Thank you for letting me come along on your adventure (virtually). It was EPIC!

[@danieladam1636]

A great epic trip. Really awesome, hope you kept a journal, as this should be told in a book. Even beater a film. Three cheers to you Danny for daring, overcoming and succeeding. A great inspiration. But really should apply for a visa first.

[@billmartin694]

Sir your video was probubly the best kayaking video to date. I have watched about 10,000. Really. I live in buffalo n.y. and am snow bound untill the ice leaves the shores of lake erie, and then i can kayak again. The winter shut down of our waterways sucks. I have found no greater peace in my life than sitting in my kayak in open water. YOU SIR ARE A BRAVE MAN. I dought i could do something like that alone. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO. IF YOUR EVER IN BUFFALO NEW YORK THE GREAT LAKES ARE A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE, LOOK ME UP IN SOUTH BUFFALO, WE WILL PUT YOU UP, YOU WILL BE WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THANKS AGAIN

[@Rayzer2368]

You, sir, just lived my dream. That was amazing and very enjoyable to watch.

[@robniemeyer3832]

Beautiful trip my friend! I hope to be able to go on a epic adventure like that someday myself.

[@zuvarian]

Enjoyed your book and video. Quite a bit of adventure for a lad! :)

[@gavingaming123]

What an inspiring journey ! Canada is my dream country to explore and I appreciate you sharing your journey. All the best from Scotland. Garry

[@fereiro1]

love this video. I'm an hour and a half in and still loving it. I used to live in Vancouver and wish I had the kayaking bug back then! I live in Devon, UK now but one day perhaps I'll get back to BC. I really like that you made bannock while there. Great vid, thanks for sharing!

[@mitchfishes]

best kayak adventure vid on the net, didn't want it to end. if you ever want to kayak the Pembrokeshire coast let me know and you could base camp from my house any day. top man all the best mitch

[@kris2435]

Fantastic. Well done. Thanks for sharing. (singlehanded seattle-sitka-seattle on a small sailboat 1991)

[@Smokingfeatherwalks]

Absolutely brilliant! So impressed with the will to follow your dreams. I will check out the book. Thanks you for posting this inspirational video. Cheers, Jim

[@jimburg621]

The US Immigration does not put the welcome mat out, they clobber you over the head with it. As a citizen of the US I apologize.

[@Sco1ful]

When is the book coming out??? Loved the attempt at explaining a numpty. The were few terms in there that will baffle the folks of the world. Epic trip pal. Gon yersel.

[@eisirt55]

Fantastic video. Thoroughly enjoying it.

[@MattatSonoran]

Yeah man. I really enjoyed that. Thank you.

[@laurasherret1531]

What a great video! I lived in Bella Bella for a time and always wanted to kayak the inside passage but never did! I am in awe of the distance you travelled. Too bad you had such bad weather though, the summers are usually a bit nicer than that. There were a couple things that made me laugh out loud. I have fished from a kayak a bit and it is difficult to maneuver att the gear needed to land those fish! It never would have occurred to me to try and catch a halibut like that!! By the end of the video I felt like I knew you and you had been sitting in my living room telling your story! Will look for the book and someone to head out to the west coast with for a week or two of paddling next summer! Keep adventuring!

[@rickdono64]

Great adventure! Thanks for sharing it.

[@bluesrt662]

WOW MAN 2 and 1 half hours was not enough. I subscribed hope there is more all i can say is your one tough dude you have my respect.

[@DjiMavicMini58]

Well done m8 I watched the whole trip over a few days at intervals. You are really brave to do this,

[@glyderau]

Fantastic stuff! A journey that will stay with you for ever.

[@markgreenwood1787]

Awesome adventure! Your vid has everything including a warm Scottish accent. It reminded me of the few years I lived in Dunoon. Good eats!

[@hooverwoody]

Did you happen to see any deer swimming across any open water?I made that trip from Seattle to Prince Ruppert and back in 1994.I was on a 50ft yacht.But I fished and crabbed to my hearts content.Glad you learned how to jig.

[@NATIONALJAYOGRAPHIC]

I found you through suggested videos. First your videos are fun to watch. You got some great shots and have some great editing ideas for me to learn. I just made a KZbin channel so I’m definitely doing my research. Thanks for all your help. - Keep it up! Just subbed!

[@Handle.wood.youtube]

incredible, finally watched it and am amazed, envious, and just astonished...awesome my man danny boy

[@jntroisi]

Awesome video. Thanks so much for filming it!

[@01Conductor]

Great video, Looks like a good time, I think we should all take a trip like this at least once in life. Thanks for posting.

[@Ball816]

Great story!! This is one of the most inspiring videos I have ever seen. I absolutely cannot wait for the book!

[@patmcnulty9936]

Totally enjoyed it ! Ill have to read the book

[@Cinque37]

So great! Extremely inspiring. Thank you for posting. Looking in to the book now.