We had to leave… | North Cascades National Park

Van life in Washington seemed to be going well... then a wildfire came a little too close for comfort. 🔥🌲 Between being forced to evacuate from Index, being smoked out in both Baker Lake and the North Cascades National Park, plus a sprained ankle, we were forced to slow down a little bit and regroup. It wasn't the epic Washington adventure we would have hoped for but it was nice to relax and take in some beautiful views. Enjoy the peaceful vibes :)
0:00 Intro / Evacuation
1:17 Location 2: Baker Lake
4:12 North Cascades National Park
6:14 Fresh Berries
7:19 Here Comes The Rain
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[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks as always for watching everyone! Help us out by clicking that “subscribe” button 🙏

[@1stWolverine]

Good thing you guys left early, 20 had a mud slide just past happy isle.

[@outdoorhannah]

Loving these cozy and calm vlogs, really beautiful! Such a shame with the fires but still, stunning nature. Get well soon Victoria :) Hugs from Sweden

[@stevencall3968]

That Sunset drone shot... OUTSTANDING!!!! Thank you!

[@codyandvictoria]

🙏🙏

[@DC-ok6bk]

Great story, the vibe is continuing! It’s good to see you problem solve the environment and physical challenges. Thanks for sharing your journey

[@kdan9405]

I love your videos and the chilled out enjoyment of the outdoors. There are days where we all sometimes push big miles in order to get somewhere, but it may come at the cost of enjoying the moment. I was also in North Cascades a few weeks ago and the smoke in some areas was bad. A lot of trails to the north were closed. I went over Easy Pass and down Fisher Creek and it was smoke free on day 1. Day 2 got a little smokey but day 3 was better. North Cascades is incredible. Can't wait to go back to see more.

[@VincentClarke]

Awesome grading at the beginning!! It matched perfectly the mood of the storytelling, bravo!👏👏👏👏❤️‍🔥

[@cmouseplane]

The vibes, color grade, and everything in between. So good you guys. Have a quick recovery Victoria! 🤙🏽

[@codyandvictoria]

🙏🙏

[@lukebohemian]

I really enjoyed the slowness of this one guys. Thanks for sharing it 🖤

[@AdamHoyt]

Some epic drone shots guys! Sorry the days didn't work out how you expected with the fires. I can't wait to visit Washington some day!

[@jamesfoureight9879]

Love the vids! I live close to index, nice too see some footage out this way 👍

[@codyandvictoria]

We love Index! Been dreaming of going back there again some day🤘

[@mikemecklenborg5412]

There are lots of places to go in Washington State away from the fires that you can do pretty much any outdoor thing you like. I moved here 30 years ago and everything I do is outdoors and the fires never stop me from getting outdoors. As a long time trail correspondent for Washington Trail Association I have been all over the state. There is climbing all over the state. Go over to Leavenworth and climb up Icicle Creek Road. Olympic National Park on the peninsula has lots of climbing such as Steeple Peak. Mount Stuart in Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Climbing here is endless and fires should never sway you away from Washington State. I chose to move here after visiting in 1990 and have never regretted it.

[@zachwoelfel]

Beautiful shots per usual! Love it

[@questrunnerchannel]

Keep the vlogs coming fam! Loving these van life adventures 🙌🙌🙌

[@ckhicks]

Great work staying creative in the midst of cruddy circumstances! Thanks for sharing.

[@user-wz6cf5nn8v]

Take care Victoria, I wish you a speedy recovery.🌻

[@codyandvictoria]

Thank youuu🙏 -V

[@tannicapple]

I just moved from Washington state two months ago I miss it😭 the North Cascades are magical and incredible.

[@codyandvictoria]

I can’t wait to go back!

[@FrankDiNardi]

So calming, love it C&V!

[@rexmago9966]

I felt cozy watching this. Nicely done fellow vanlifers!

[@aliciasorenson3807]

It's too bad you caught just the few days that happened to be smoky this year. We've had an incredible summer! I was actually hiking the thru hike of the Enchantments just east of you when those evacuations were happening on that Saturday. The strong wind blew all the smoke away from Leavenworth and us that day and we hiked with beautiful clear skies. We did see the plume of smoke from the top of Aasgard pass. Had to go the long way home the next day on 90 because of the 2 being closed. I hope you come back. Western Washington is incredible.

[@codyandvictoria]

We’ll definitely be back. Got a late start this season so we’re trying to hit everything before it snows. Next season we’ll have more time :)

[@k0vacs96-]

your videos always bring me so much peace and such joy. seeing you 3 out there and adventuring always makes me so happy ❤

[@codyandvictoria]

🥲 thank you so much! I hope we can keep it up

[@garygoldsmith9844]

Nice vibe to this one!

[@HeBeWorthy]

I remember when it was just the rain that tried to wreck our camping trips. Always sad to see the aftermath of fires. You two make great videos, I always enjoy watching them, and they are helping to convince my wife to come out on the trail with me so thank you!

[@codyandvictoria]

Haha that’s amazing! To Jay’s wife: you should definitely join him on the trail! It might be a little tough at first but you’ll learn to love it 😍

[@MartinTabanag]

hi Cody! i really love what you are doing now. your videos are so laid back and slow that it brings calm and peacefullness. i was kinda shocked that you hidden all your tutorial videos.

[@TrailBuilt]

Amazing video! Wishing you guys safe travels and more beautiful views

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks friends! 🙌🏼 maybe we’ll see ya out there 🤙🏼

[@richardgordon9428]

moody vibes. Love it. Hope the ankle is a speedy recovery & you get back on some rock soon

[@codyandvictoria]

So far so good. Did a small hike today. Getting better each day 🥾

[@dianeschmiane]

The smoke was pretty horrible for awhile there in the Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley, too from the Mosquito Fire. So you didn't miss much here at home... :)

[@codyandvictoria]

I saw that. Typical that the entire west is covered in smoke 😅

[@Itsjrob_]

Nice video guys stay safe ❤️

[@NOZERIC]

Can’t wait to watch it again later

[@codyandvictoria]

Haha we appreciate that

[@victormultanen1981]

Speedy recovery to Victoria.

[@nithishprabhuvlogs1191]

ITS VERY BEAUTIFUL LOVE IT

[@codyandvictoria]

🙏

[@thenomadiceyes]

Van tour please!!! 😍

[@opentrailmedia9650]

This was super good guys…it sucks but these little reminders show us that we aren’t invincible…have a rest!

[@codyandvictoria]

Agreed! A rest is being had 😅

[@ThePinoyAggie]

You were in my neck of the woods. I was in Orlando for a week, and yep, got back to Everett with the skies covered in smoke. It is getting better now, though. I'm sorry that your timing was not good. Come back and visit our state again!

[@codyandvictoria]

We’ll definitely be back! What a beautiful area 🤙🏼

[@spwaff.]

hey guys! so glad to see you as always!❤also that’s so scary that you guys had to evacuate! i’m used to all the fires in northern california but i’ve never had to evacuate! also victoria, hope ur ankles better by now! - jamie

[@codyandvictoria]

Can’t believe we had to leave! It was pretty crazy and totally changed all of our plans. But it worked out. As for the ankle, it’s doing much better already 🙏

[@spwaff.]

@@codyandvictoria yeah it seemed super crazy but at least it worked out! and yay! glad the ankles doing much better!😺

[@NickPolak]

amazing content!

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks Nick! More to come

[@xsl2011]

You should post some pictures here too taken by that X-E4, would love to watch it. Safe travels 🤙

[@codyandvictoria]

A lot of times you’ll find them at the very end of the videos. Also Instagram 😉

[@xsl2011]

@@codyandvictoria Thanks for letting us know 🙂 Ciao ✌

[@HikingwithGus]

We have been dealing with fires every year. Our hiking and climbing season is so short as it is, but the fires reduce it even more. Baker Lake! I live a few miles from there! Go up Park Butte/ Railroad Grade, it's a great hike! Of course you are probably gone by now... If you are ever up this way again I can point you to some epic climbs and hikes....

[@codyandvictoria]

We will DEFINITELY be back

[@HikingwithGus]

@@codyandvictoria BTW, that is the Skagit River. The "git" is pronounced g-it not gag-it. And yes there is some incredible salmon fishing there in the spring winter and fall.

[@nickhikesinthewoods6150]

Great video though guys I wish wildfires didn't happen it sucks

[@codyandvictoria]

Yeah man fire season is always a bummer

[@calvinmay]

Cinematography was especially dialed in on this one

[@codyandvictoria]

Mannn with the way our plans got spoiled I had to make up for it with the footage lol

[@calvinmay]

@@codyandvictoria Hahaha well I'd say it worked

[@zelephant5917]

Great video as always you guys! Wondering how reliable you’ve found Starlink so far? The coverage map looks a little spotty through the west coast states. Can you leave the satellite dish out in the rain too? Keep up the amazing work, you guys are crazy inspiring ❤

[@codyandvictoria]

Starlink is great everywhere outside of major cities. Definitely needs a clear sky though. Can’t really use it under trees.

[@unboundbuckleys]

I had a wedding the day before the smoke got really bad but so thankful I didn't have one the day it got REAL bad so I could stay inside.

[@TheZackMom]

diggin these PNW views! Sucks the wildfires and smoke forced y’all out, stay safe though.

[@codyandvictoria]

Preciate it man!! Looks like the skies are clearing up 🙌🏼

[@MountainDazzler]

👍👍👍

[@chelseeredmond1136]

Hey guys, awesome vid. I have a question about your decision to get the promoter. You guys snowboard, so what is your plan in the winter? I know the promoter is FWD so it will handle better in snow and ice than RWD., but will you add on snow tires or will you just chain up if conditions get really slick? I ask because my husband and I are powder chasers in CA, OR, and WA and have a 4x4 van but it's slowly dying so we need to upgrade. I'm just trying to gather intel on how you guys plan on handling adverse winter conditions with the promoter. Thanks!

[@codyandvictoria]

Most likely we’ll chain up and prob add some more all-terrain type tires. 4x4 would be nice but man it is NOT cheap

[@austinduarte360]

You have to got to Vancouver and Whistler before you leave

[@codyandvictoria]

Waiting on Victoria’s passport 🫤🫤

[@unboundbuckleys]

Also, was that Starlink you were putting up on the roof? How have you found it?

[@codyandvictoria]

Love it!!

[@sarahinscotland]

When did you film this? I’m going to Mt Rainier next week and now I’m wondering if I need to change plans 😮

[@codyandvictoria]

Shot maybe 2 weeks ago. Plenty of apps and webcams to check the weather ☁️

[@sarahinscotland]

@@codyandvictoria Thank you so much! I really love your videos, you have a beautiful way of capturing each location. Thanks for all you share!

[@michaelfrymus]

Ouu question about your internet! If you travel a lot, within your own state/provide and across the country, will you have problems? I plan on doing a long trip down south, but idk if I'll be able to hook up internet with starlink, nor, if starlink is even worth it

[@codyandvictoria]

Starlink works pretty much everywhere that is not a major city. Doesn’t matter which state we go to.

[@hasenmyer]

Was this episode shot on the A7iv?

[@codyandvictoria]

Yep!

[@codyandvictoria]

Yep!

[@hasenmyer]

@@codyandvictoria some of the best color grading I've seen. Looks GREAT!!

[@codyandvictoria]

My service is terrible so if you get this reply 8 times I’m sorry. But anyway I really appreciate it! Color is one of my big “things” so I’m glad people notice!

[@rauldelgadosanchez874]

What happened to the Nissan Frontier ?

[@codyandvictoria]

Sold!