Driving a Scary Mountain Road to B.C.’s Most Remote Community - Into Alaska E6 - Telegraph Creek Rd.

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Driving a Scary Mountain Road to B.C.’s Most Remote Community - Into Alaska -E.5 - We Take the Hair-Rasing Telegraph Creed Rd. to Finally Reach the Put-In on the The Stikine River after Completing a 5000km Cross-Canada Overlanding Adventure.
Join us on the thrilling conclusion of our epic 5000km overlanding adventure across Canada as we venture to the remote community of Telegraph Creek in Northern BC. In this gripping episode, we set up camp in the forest near Dease Lake, British Columbia, sleeping in our off-road tear-drop trailer.
The Next day, our route takes us along the treacherous Telegraph Creek road, a mountainous path that hugs the grand canyon of the Stikine River. Brace yourself for heart-stopping moments as we navigate 20% gradients, winde around tight corners, and skirt sheer cliffs, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.
Upon reaching the historic community of Telegraph Creek, our adventure takes an exciting turn as we prepare to embark on a 10-day canoe expedition down the lower Stikine River into Alaska. Experience the warmth of community as we meet up with friends who own a stunning homestead near Telegraph Creek. Get a glimpse into their life, including goat raising and a thriving homestead farming operation before we take the final steps to begin our paddling adventure.
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Chapters:
0:00 Coming Up! A quick Look at Something You'll See in this Episode
0:30 Cooking Breakfast While Camped on a Beautiful River
2:39 Breakfast Time For our Dog North - What Does North Eat?
3:22 Hudson & Dad Eat Breakfast (Funny) + Filling Generator /w Siphon
5:00 Hitting the Road: Beginning the Day's Travel toTelegraph, BC
61:41The Telegraph Creek Road Starts to Get Scary!
9:34 Stopping For Lunch & Epic Views at the Grand Canyon of the Stikine
10:35 Muskol Family & Kids Vs. Bad Black-flies
10:53 Cooking Moose Burgers /w The Off-Grid Trailer's Fold Out Kitchen
12:51 Cliffs on Both Sides & Switch-Backs Down to Old Tahltan Fish Camp
14:56 Up a %20 Gradient With Steep Cliff Drop-Off (the Thumbnail Image)
15:42 Tori is Afraid of Heights & Voices Her Disapproval of Jim's Stories
17:40 Down a Canyon to Historic Telegraph Creek - Old Buildings
19:19 Hanging Out at an Authentic Homestead Near Telegraph Creek, BC
20:38 Some History of Telegraph Creek & the Old Building There
21:23 Getting the Final Things Dialled in Before Beginning Our Canoe Trip
23:01 Tori Has a Shower in the Off-Grid Trailer's External Shower Heat on Demand
Thanks a lot for watching and be sure to catch the episodes from out very memorable canoe trip down the Stikine River.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks for watching. Please let me know what your favourite part of this video is.

[@fonkapollo]

My favorite part was when your wife roasted you for talking too much and driving like shit. Women. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mrcrawford100]

The dad who can takes his family on an epic outback adventure and keep them all super safe 🙏 Can't wait to see Wesley hit the flow ❤

[@sethnelson2499]

My favorite part was the ole drive by on Jim where she didnt like your stories. quality comedy.

[@whiteboi1856]

There all cool videos👍

[@melonyrichards937]

Just started watching but I have to say I really love Norths food bowl it's so Cool . You are such a great father, husband ,pet owner and adventurer and storyteller. And not a bad singer either. LOL

[@user-vp6wh3yi3w]

Did this trip in August 1976. The road has not changed, but it looks like Telegraph Creek has lost some of the buildings. There were a lot of old timers still living there. You do amazing work with the drone, photography and narration. We had two boats: my C-1 and my friend's 17 foot Grumman. Terry Johnson wrote an article of our trip down the Stikine for BC Outdoors magazine and I was on the cover!

[@skylerbeattie7341]

How did you get back to your car after reaching wrangell, AK?

[@charlesemigh411]

When Wesley smiles, he lights up the world!

[@karenw8481]

Hudson playing with the rocks and the pan, the harmonica, and helping load the paddles. If he can do all that stuff at his age, what will he do when he is five? A pretty amazing little boy. Thanks for letting Tori drive. Love your family adventures

[@patbeaudoin4237]

My favorite part hands down Huddy playing his paddle guitar & the harmonica lol.Can't wait for next episode. 🙂🇨🇦👍👍👍👍🛶

[@douggibson9084]

Great show the other night Jim, you're dialing it in. Thanks 👍👍.

[@davemayers9342]

Calling Tori brave made me laugh. She must be one of the bravest women I've ever seen to go along on your adventures Jim. So much fun to watch the boys growing up. Huddy will be into everything soon enough, that's obvious. Loving this journey, cos back in 2000 I was up there too. Be well Baird's YYYEEEAAAAHHH!!!

[@VandelayIndustriesLLC]

I absolutely cannot wait for the next episode. I am sure you are still editing...but if not, and it's "ready", it would make an amazing Christmas present to come early!!! I never thought I would think a trip with your kids would be my favorite adventure...I'm sure I am not the the only person that is really enjoying watching Wesley and Huddy develop a little more with almost each video. Oh yeah, and Huddy is a total ham. Pretty sure he wanted to play air guitar with that paddle! Love watching your family as much as almost anything I do for recreation. Big props to you and Tori! VERY. VERY IMPRESSED!!!

[@nahdee7783]

This series has taught me not to be afraid to explore with my little one, however I need to be prepared. I love this series.

[@teresakinney955]

I'm continuously amazed at how calm and loving you all are. I have lots to learn from you.

[@chavonnesworld]

Favorite part: Hudson giving us some notes on the harmonica! 🎶🥰

[@Mjtrucks11]

Thank you For making these videos

[@thebrownthomascrown917]

So good to see your kiddies thriving...I can definitely see the progress in your older boy.

[@joestrada2675]

I'm so happy to be able to watch you and your family. The boys are so sweet. Wesley is doing soon good.

[@marvegner2272]

Loved the part between the begining and the end

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Haha, awesome man. Thanks

[@brianbvm39]

Loved seeing the smile on Wesley"s face in the truck. I think what you are doing as parents are making a difference in his development. All the best! I am the individual you met at Young's in Wawa on your way back from this trip.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Nice man! I remember seeing you on the hey with a nice Nova Craft on your roof before we pulled into Young’s for gas. I think it’s all helping Wesley too. He has his first wiggly tooth today! I think he will learn to walk in the next year or so

[@naterobb1]

Dude you and your wife are great I’m stoked when I get off work and get to watch an episode that’s a great life your giving to your kids while they learn your passion for the outdoors every episode gets better love it man

[@waisanchan5850]

Having been enjoying this series of episodes. It gets better and better. Was very amused by the explanation by Tori of why she wants to drive - “I prefer to be in control. And I am not sure how focus is Jim when he tell his stories while driving”And Huddy was absolutely hilarious when he helped by throwing the paddles into the canoe😂

[@deborahselincourt8060]

I found out my husband was afraid of heights on our honeymoon. He was white knuckling the ski lift. Needless to say we never did that again. I grew up in TO, going to Collingwood every weekend in the winter and Lake Simcoe, Algonquin and Baysville in the summer, so lots of both types of skiing. Great vids Jim and Tori, tysm!

[@margaretgood580]

You guys are fully equipped when it comes to long distance camping, my favorite part was when Tori brings out that shower 🚿 how cool was that, never seen before.. Just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas GUYS 🎉🎅🎁👼👼🐕 stay safe out there 🕊🙏❤

[@bradrupp5589]

Loved this! Your youngin' cracks me up. Paul Butterfield!

[@nickbrown6916]

I’m so excited for the trip. Drive has been great but I’m ready to watch the trip!! Lol

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Heck ya!

[@NicolasDudic-ph4kd]

Thank you for Sharing this Nice vidéo !! Merci beaucoup. Pozz svima ot sefer I marija. Francija

[@luluwan5212]

This looks like a case of 10 kilos of gear supposed to go in a 5 kilos space. There doesn't look like enough room for the whole family and dog and gear, but I know you guys will work some magic. Can't wait for the next one. Merry Christmas to all!

[@kjames8299]

Arial views crazy road and canyon cool.Packed full favorites.

[@Mari-cy3tu]

Another Great Episode on a Super Adventure!! Huddy definitely loves music and being outside . Wesley looks so happy!

[@darrendavidsonoutdoors]

Getting excited for the water journey part of this trip! Huddy definitely has some musical talent going on. So cute. Can't wait till the next video!

[@michaelbroyer3918]

Can't wait for the next video. Awesome wife. Awesome boys. Awesome dog. Have a wonderful canoe trip!!

[@timcrowley6881]

Oh my God, laughing my a** off the bady breaks out with the Air guitar Can't make that stuff up, love it.

[@Paul-bw6eo]

I absolutely lost it when Hudson was jamming on the canoe paddle ,”ready, one two three” the boy really cracks me up!

[@GreybeardAdventures]

OMG Huddy air guitaring on the paddle was priceless! 😂 Looking forward to seeing you guys get on the river 👍

[@karenbognuda5070]

The scenery in the drone shots was epic, such a beautiful place. Loved all of it, especially Hudson playing the harmonica❤ Thanks so much for sharing.

[@jasonMMorris]

When I've had a shite day at work and a mate posts something that's grounding it brings an epic smile

[@uliloope]

I did the Lower Stikine 3 times in the 90s. My friend and me just gathered 12 to 14 people from Germany (Baptist Church) and led them down to Wrangell. In fact 2 times of this we did it from Tuaton Lake to Wrangell, over 500km in less than 3 weeks. It was always great. This was the time when Dan Pecula run the Riversong café, he was also installing all the internet stuff in the village. One time we took the canoes with us from Wrangell to Skagway afterwards, one time they were retrieved by Dan himself. Absolutely amazing trip. Jim Baird is super crazy to do the trip with family including handicapped, but he knows it. Well if he did it that way, anybody can do it. But it is still a dangerous trip where you can fall in at several points. Especially the Great Glacier is an experience for lifetime (if it is still there). And crossing the delta to Wrangell should rellay be started half an hour bofore high tide, yes!

[@starbright47]

Hiya Both, Tori solid driving too girl, and yr afraid of heights phew! That's amazing. No wonder the boys are/will be so capable; yes I mean Wes too, with the experiences & opportunities you Both provide❣️

[@JasonMcCann841]

Great adventure! Enjoyable watch.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

That homestead was cool!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

It was! Their how was even more amazing and totally made for all wood they milled, routered, power planes etc. all running off of solar power and a generator

[@jameskim62]

ENJOY THE TRIP AND BE SAFE ~~~~~~~~~~~

[@mikepallister3037]

Best guitar player ever

[@Alaskagirl618]

So cool to see where u had lunch!!! We stopped there too..got some awesome pics!! So beautiful..windy…but stunning!!

[@lilianebangay6221]

love this trip .kids are having a blast / ty can,t wait forthe next episode /i also love the history you are teaching us / you guys are great

[@BrLambert]

I think you have a musician in your midst, Huddy rocked the oar guitar :) I noticed Wesley is sitting up really good. This adventure is only getting better with each episode, I don't think I could pick just one.

[@chrisblack8390]

Huddys paddle/ guitar. Thank you. Beautiful video.

[@tested123]

cool video. lookin forward to the next one. safe travels.

[@jobertvangool9961]

Beautiful scenery, in particular the Telegraph Creek, makes me strongly think back to my motorcycle adventures in the far north of Scandinavia, but twice the scale 😂

[@MichaelW969]

2:04 Huddy, standing on the picnic table, jist lookin' for some trouble to get into. 😊

[@steve_bailey]

Love you Jim!

[@user-sx3ho9pf6g]

красота то какая! лепота!(с)

[@starbright47]

Hiya Jim & Tori, Never get tired of this one. You do know Hudson's going to be driving by the time he's 5yrs lol. Solid driving Jim, epic scenery❣️

[@ralphwatten2426]

The way it looks he'll probably have found his first gold nugget by then too.

[@andrewthompson9811]

Tori is a hero well said.

[@raymondcava4669]

You guys are building great memories. Great job with the drone shots it helps to show how big that part of the country is. Looking forward to the next episode.❤

[@robinp13946]

Wow! I have a fear of heights also! Tori is the GOAT! I could never drive or be a passenger on that road without being totally sedated!!!

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

A bit scary for sure! Thanks for sharing!

[@kathiepilotte6743]

I camped till end of October and yes the bugs were real bad this fall which is surprising. Epic video guys!

[@Judy-fi7ce]

My favorite part - Huddy loading the paddles into the canoe and playing his paddle like a guitar, and Huddy playing the harmonica. Wow Telegraph Rd was scary, but beautiful scenery. Telegraph Creek sure is a historical town. Wesley is a joy with his cute smile. Yes, your canoe will be packed out with stuff. Reminds me of going camping when my kids were little. We loaded everything but the kitchen sink into the car. Great video Jim and Tory. Really enjoying your adventure.

[@4wardlobster]

Excited!

[@user-nn3ii1ct7k]

Stunning stuff💝🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@marianfrances4959]

All awesome! 👍😎🇨🇦💫

[@zeldarobinson3382]

I've been down that road, and it's scary. The road is in a lot better condition and wider then when we were their and the Bailey bridges. More scary when we met transport trucks .wow . Still a beautiful area , like Tori I'm afraid of heights. Not fun and coming out was tense .I never got a good feeling in Telegraph it was eerie, past life bad experience. The boys are having a great time 😊. Can't wait for the next video awesome country in Northern BC .

[@andrewthompson9811]

You have a beautiful family.

[@Barret-paddles]

I’ve got the giggles at end of this one with all the Huddy tracking, paddle hurling, rock collecting, harmonica playing fun! Wes continues his ever present smile and you two just hold it all together come hell or high water! Dang, just gorgeous scenery and hoping she floats 🥰👊🏻🙌🏻 APPRECIATE it all Jim & Tori, thank you!! Barret 💜👊🏻💪🏻

[@user-gy1bs3og1o]

Always sad when the video ends. Thank you Jim and Tori, truly amazing

[@terryrichards8645]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Jim and tell your brother Ted the same thing and anybody listening to this. I hope you have a merry Christmas and a happy new year and a safe new year. Thank you may God bless you and continue to bless you. thank you for all your great videos. Love everyone of them.😊

[@garryrobbins4686]

i have to admit when i first started watching it was your brother ted, i was hooked until i saw how he treated his wife canoeing across a big lake. i never watched him again. i remembered the name baird and thought something is different here. so i gave it another shot, and to my surprise he has a brother jim . i love you and your family. and you take me where i want to go. and it's not just you it's your wife and two boys. what a remarkable family. thank you guys.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot for tuning in man! Give old Ted another shot! Ain’t no one ever been on a canoe trip and not had the odd word with whoever else is along with them. Ted’s just real and shows it….my two cents anyways. Either way, I’m glad you gave my content a shot and like the family dynamic and the places we visit. Have a great day.

[@HighMo]

Ted is a good man, and every bit as patient and skilled as Jim. Heather hangs in there on all their trips and does just fine. I think you’ve misjudged him.

[@garryrobbins4686]

you have your opinion, as good as jim i think not! i cannot unsee what i saw-- no excuse

[@victorfortin542]

Man, can this get any better. I haven’t read any comments yet but I am sure Huddy playing guitar with his paddle, playing the harmonica, etc. He’s a natural KZbinr!!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

100% haha, everything he does is cute and/or funny

[@jmcclary33]

Huddy buddy is the best.

[@bobtucker8875]

Thanks for sharing 🙏.

[@youtube7076]

22:44 possibly the Best thing i have ever seen , is , when he loads the bunch of paddles

[@markkausche2296]

Jim, I must say that your series of videos is absolutely fantastic. What an incredible thing for your family to enjoy together. Keep up the excellent work!

[@gregschuler1596]

The whole thing is my favorite part. Never saw scenery and a road like this. Looking forward to the canoe trip. Love that you brought your kids.

[@user-bk1kk9tl9b]

Really enjoying this video series Jim! Love to see that you guys are having a lot of fun on this adventure! Huddy, canoe paddle rock star! Take care guys!

[@TLAR24]

I’m glad I saved last week for tonight got some extra time to watch. Thanks for sharing. ❤️🇨🇦

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Nice, well you’re very welcome. Thanks for tuning in.

[@earlmacrae]

Merry Christmas guys! Awesome video, Wes is enjoying every minute. When he raises his hand in the air, I swear I can him hear say, YEAHHHHH. Adventure on!

[@johnmccormick175]

Awesome country and just imagine the first settlers ..great video,stay safe and thanks for sharing.

[@halinawiecek2297]

My favorite video is Hudson playing on the harmonica,Jim and Tori I can watch you guys every day looking you always happy take care Happy Holiday 🎄☃️🎁🌲

[@jimsmith7707]

My wife and I spent a night at the Arctic Lodge in Dease Lake last summer, and I wish we had gone down Telegraph Road, looks amazing. Really enjoy all your videos, your kids are awesome, and Tori may be the bravest women I know of. This is a great series, thanks so much for doing them.

[@kristennoelle9447]

My gosh Huddy & Wesley are so stinking cute🙏💜

[@MaineUSA]

Your music choices on all your videos are always perfect.

[@user-od7by8tl8w]

Music improved 100 percent, ❤

[@lucyb15]

I love Thursdays 'cause I get to hang out a bit with you all.

[@charliefryer5184]

Wow, you are loaded. Thinking you'll have a great trip! Thanks for taking me along!

[@OutdoorGinger]

"Survived Alaska's 'Deathtrap Highway'! Did KZbin catch my bumpy ride? Join my channel for wild road trips and laughter-filled escapades!"

[@patriciawilson5950]

You guys are really living the life! And what amazing parents! Thanks for sharing

[@MrTemplerage]

Y'all are definitely moving up in the world, Jim. Yeah I had a friend that got lost up in B.C. on the backroads but finally stopped at an indian's cabin where he had the best smoked salmon he said he ever had.

[@gunsnroses764]

What kind of East Indian smoked salmon in the middle of the bc forest

[@MrTemplerage]

@@gunsnroses764 Cree.

[@gunsnroses764]

@@MrTemplerage ahh so Indigenous then, not an indian?

[@jasonlabonte6886]

Time for a bigger boat Jim! Might need to add a 20' esquif miramichi to the Santa list quick! Love all of it Jim and thanks for taking us along for the wild ride.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

What about a 21’ clipper?

[@jasonlabonte6886]

@@JimBairdAdventurer I'm seeing a sweet looking 20 ft. Makenzie by Clipper. That sliding bow would be nice for Huddy to rock the bow in front of Tori. We went Esquif due to 5 seater option for our 4 kiddos at price just a little north of 3k. 105lbs is a beast of a canoe to portage though, so as you know...don't need one..need em all! Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family!

[@wilderchilder2901]

Luv the editorial on how to get the right shots… fascinating!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks, ya that was a long one! It was worth it though.

[@uliloope]

But Jim missed one thing on the road: this beautiful waterfall just when you first see the Stikine valley. It's just left on a very short trail. You are standing on top of it and see the hole which it has made, then falling down the cliff.

[@lovegodlovefreedom2535]

Beautiful scenery, beautiful amazing family! Do we have a lil musician in the family by the cool name of Huddy😄💕Wesley just chilling all over the country🥰👍🏾💯🙏🏽

[@CarnivoreStork]

Hard to pick my favorite part on an epic wilderness trip. But the horses surprised me!

[@stephanmckenney306]

Awesome Family, and Great Videos, Thank You From Dominican Republic.⛵

[@buffalo4127]

Terrific opening…I think Huddy is left handed (-;

[@jcampbell100]

Loving the adventure.

[@toddhill6396]

Wow, that's a heck of a road! Stop rambling on Jim and let Tori concentrate on driving 😂

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Telegraph!!! Yeah buddddy. Amazing place…

[@juliamadison5701]

That Stikine river valley sure is a beaut…I would drive back in first or second so you don’t have to use brakes too much..when it’s steep like that on gravel better to just go a steady slow.

[@forgedinfire8137]

Loving the trip so far

[@user-nn3ii1ct7k]

Great photage

[@marygordon3032]

Hey Jim and Tori l’m really enjoying this video and Huddy’s got me rolling in my chair 😂😂😂. Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯🎄🎄🎄

[@bettyhudson979]

Oh ‼️ How I wish that I could look at this adventure in its entirety 😢

[@Irishlager5]

21:54 - 1,2,3 Go...! So funny 😂

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Punk rock!