First Week at Lodge | Remote Winter Caretaking On The West Coast of British Columbia

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks for the support on our first video! We were really excited to get it out and are still learning on how to edit youtube videos in longer format! We can promise that the content and auto gets better along the way :) Thanks for sticking around and subscribing to our adventure! xx Emilie and Matt

[@BROWNDIRTWARRIOR]

I left a piece of my soul in Haida Gwaii many years ago. In those days it was still called The Queen Charlotte Islands. I took my brother fishing to celebrate our first film release. The place changed me.

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thanks for the subtitles. It helps those of us with hearing issues. Thanks for this video. God bless!

[@cynthiatolman326]

I will add my thank you as well. It really nakes a difference. 😊

[@svamberiv7999]

Good luck you two. My husband and I just retired from our caretaking job in the Broughton archipelago. I feel sad not returning to our winter digs after more than six years. I thought I knew everything about myself and my husband when we started back in 2017. Ha! ❤ I hope you enjoy the quiet and natural surroundings as much as we did. All the best from SV Amber IV ⚓💕

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you! ❤️Wow that sounds absolutely amazing, 6 years! I can’t begin to imagine what that was like for you both. Were you at Farewell in BC?

[@suddenlysolo2170]

I'm recently retired but I spent many years caretaking remote properties on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Being paid to live on some of the most spectacular places in the world was amazing. If I can offer a tip; if you are interested in pursuing similar opportunities in the future, arm yourself with some relevant certifications. Water treatment and septic system maintenance are valuable skills.

[@Claysanabus]

That is some solid advice! Thanks!

[@Trth1707]

Great video, such an adventure, I don’t mind the subtitles.😊

[@sarahcooper3378]

Good luck! We know your predecessors from a few years back.....Mike and Heather. They used to be caretakers of a lodge here in Rivers Inlet. We do similar work here and have lived here.....remotely........for over 40 years!

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you! Thats very cool, we haven't heard about them or rivers inlet! It looks beautiful over there! I bet that you have lots of experience living remote, hope to get there one day!

[@beautyandthebeast2740]

Oh no! ´The Shining´ again perhaps! 🤔 😂😂😂

[@troyqueen9503]

Very first thought.

[@lashazachariah5495]

So much I wanna say!! Keep learning, keep growing, just enjoy MOMENTS friends ✨💚✨ Love this for you both🥰

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks so much!

[@robinsdog1]

I’m excited to follow your adventure. Please turn off the music.

[@pupndan1982]

I’m delighted to be joining your team of followers for the adventure of a lifetime!

[@mcljess]

Love it, I spent a summer at the Hakai Institute when it was a fishing lodge and I live on North Vancouver Island. Enjoy the best rain experiences of your life, and the crashing ocean.

[@Claysanabus]

Hey neighbour! We cannot wait for the rainy storms and cozy days inside. I haven’t heard of that lodge!

[@christinewinner6425]

Life will always challenge you but don’t let it spoil your time at the Lodge. It is an Amazing Adventure for you both and you will have time to think and find yourself in the silence.

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you, we are looking forward to the silence to grow!

[@dennisball7713]

Just watched your first week, looks like this be the adventure of a life time 😉

[@yvonnecook8635]

Haida Gwaii is beautiful. Nice place to be for 8 months. I used to work on the ferries that went there

[@melbingham1183]

What a great opportunity!

[@colinkaak9874]

Please lower the background music level and slow down your camera pans. Otherwise, a great start..

[@Claysanabus]

Awesome, thanks for tip! We’ll do our best on the next one! 😆

[@CptCarnage777]

Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us!

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks for the support and nice comment! ❤️

[@katherinegibson740]

You guys are taking on such an adventure that so many would love to do. I hope that the next 8 months are some of the best of your lives.

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you so much for your nice comment! We are grateful to have the opportunity to be here and share our experience!

[@Alsokal]

so beyond stoked to watch this adventure unfold! thanks for sharing!

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you so much!! 🥹🥰

[@rodmitchell8787]

I flew guests to and from this lodge many times in 1998 with Vancouver Island Helicopters

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

I just found you on KZbin. I am going to follow you. I live on Vancouver Island. There is so much Beauty Here in BC. So sorry for the loss of your dog, I hope you get another one to keep you company .

[@Claysanabus]

Hello neighbour and thank you! We miss our dog everyday, wish she could be here with us. She would have loved it! I think with time, in the future we will allow our hearts to love another dog ❤️

[@doreenhoward796]

I so look forward to this adventure that you've embarked on. Love it so far !!

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you so much! That means a lot 🤗❤️

[@ionachick]

I agree about music and subtitles

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks, we have changed it in our new video 😅Still learning how youtube works and how to create these longer form videos!

[@wadelintick9538]

Right on, I did two winters caretaking on Double Bay, Mixed feelings but safe harbor for my boat and I. cheers

[@Claysanabus]

That’s really cool, how long did you caretaker for over the season? Was it full time? What was your mixed feelings?

[@MrRyanDiehl]

That’s a great video on your new start to the adventure. FYI salmon and cod and crab freeze well.

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you! We plan to eat a lot of those 😂

[@adrienneherbert781]

Wow what a beautiful spot. Can’t wait to see your next video.

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you mom 😆

[@lynnewolfe7965]

Such an interesting adventure! Best wishes to both of you!

[@gregmason6824]

I applied for that job, great to see you there…. Enjoy! 🙂

[@ChristianDykstra]

You’re both doing it. Character building. Nice work!

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you so much!❤

[@dianeschuller]

That looks like a great undertaking at the lodge. Wishing you two a smooth time while there.

[@donnafreeman9333]

Looking forward to following along with your adventure this winter, from Market Harborough, UK!

[@philipvandrunen5654]

Thank you for sharing. I am very interested and I look forward to your next update. How are you keeping your fresh produce from spoiling? Thank you,

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

Just watched our first video on your channel! What an adventure! Looking forward to seeing more. Also nice to see another Emilie with and “ie” ❤

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you! Yes, not enough Emilie's with a "ie". Like to think we are special though haha😂

[@michaellane1316]

What a great experience for young folks.

[@blueman5924]

Ok. I’m hooked, and along for the adventure. 👍🇨🇦🤙

[@johnlinn]

I worked at a fishing lodge by Masset last summer. Guests flew in every 3 days. I can count on one hand the times there was no fog at that airtport and planes landed on time.

[@Claysanabus]

That’s awesome! The weather and fog can be so unpredictable, and too dangerous to land. Pretty crazy place out here!

[@tommyboy2260]

Hello, Awesome, Hard working adventure. I learned techniques of long term storage of food items especially eggs and other produce and food items. The Amish people do the long term storage since way back. All foods can spoil over time even staples of rice, beans and other food items. These old skills which are still useful today for such a long term caretaker positions regardless of power from generators, problems can occur. I am a new subscriber and look forward to your adventures.

[@benetagilley8539]

Intresting I think I will watch further.

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you!

[@Rebeccaln61]

❤❤❤Hey, just so you know, I am the first blind floor mopper that travels to remote areas to help out couples with their floors…..ha ha!❤❤❤ I come with a great sense of humor and a positive attitude just putting that in there

[@slimnolan]

Good luck guys we are rooting for you guys ! 😊😊

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks so much guys! Hope you both are well🧡

[@slimnolan]

@@Claysanabus We are doing good , we are living in Germany . We’ve been here for 3 months ..it’s been great except we lost Chloe suddenly. Within days, out of nowhere .

[@lucymartyn8205]

Agree with other comments turn off subtitles, distracting, but eager to watch your channel🇨🇦❤️👍

[@Claysanabus]

Noted! Thank you! Excited to get more videos out soon!😀

[@keithpowell3433]

Heres Johnny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rebeccaln61]

❤❤❤Oh, and detail descriptions, if possible for the blind, that would be an awesome blessing ..because I want to go on this adventure with u 2❤❤

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks! we will definitely take that into consideration!

[@helendudden9638]

What a beautiful place.

[@dmc2087]

new subscriber here and yes please delete the subtitles , I was a off grid winter caretaker for many years when I was way younger than I am now lol .

[@emilieherbert4990]

Thanks so much! We will definitely remove the subtitles, thanks for the tip! 😆 Did you enjoy your winter caretaker experience?

[@suziqbrown7073]

This should be awesome. Please let us know what date the videos are filmed

[@Claysanabus]

Great advice we will do that!

[@Michael-rz7ic]

A dream location and job. Subscribed.

[@Georgesmomsu]

I’m so excited to watch your adventure from the comfort of my Northern California home 😂. What an amazing adventure. I am so sorry about your beautiful pupper. I have come across your reels on IG. It is the worst. We lost our Dane last year and I’m still crushed. It does get better though. ❤

[@Claysanabus]

Wow! I think that when we are done here we are going to wish that we are down in Northern California! 😂

[@jeramyhiggins7661]

Hey guys! Wow!, what an experience you two are going to have!!! I have definitely subscribed and look forward to seeing all your uploads. I guess this means Matt will not be joining the Aim Roads crew this winter. lol. And his comment about hopefully not going crazy, the Shinning comes to mind. lol. Just joking! Such a beautiful spot! Looks like a lot of work, but once you get your routine, it’ll be all good! Have fun and enjoy this experience you two!!! 🤠🤠

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks Jeremy! Haha Yeah hopefully Matt doesn't start seeing children in the Hallway! And definitely not going to miss the Night shift blizzards!🤣 It really is beautiful here! We will does our best to try and capture a fraction of the natural beauty here and share! It really nice to here from you and thank you for the support!

[@bruce.KAY-bike-drifter]

Hi there, I liked and subscribed to your video. Thanks for the excellent photography and editing. Yes, I get that some picky people criticised your music and subtitles. But, hey, I like the mellow vibe and the subtitles helped me. Just keep on doing what you are doing and I'll keep watching. Keep safe and keep well.

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks for the great comment! We look forward to working and improving our craft! We hope you can and will continue to enjoy!

[@annelee2005]

Subscribed on my first view. Good luck.

[@cbarber2268]

So beautiful!

[@LeslieTrew-p3t]

I think the subtitles are fine. Clear to read.

[@HappyDays-UK]

Great video guys and what a start to your adventure! But please lose the subtitles, they’re really distracting and we can always switch on the YT subtitles 😀

[@emilieherbert4990]

Thank you so much! Thanks for the tip, we will make sure to remove the subtitles, learning a lot and appreciate it! 😆

[@suekeane]

@@emilieherbert4990 and please turn down the music when you are talking .

[@jdee2482]

@@emilieherbert4990that canned music on repeat is so annoying. I’d prefer listening to the boats, waves, birds, etc.

[@brandyjean7015]

​@@jdee2482I agree! Very repetitive music.

[@Vwpsst20]

I came to say the same about the music being loud and repetitive. Hard to hear them when the music is so louder than them!

[@peterplouf2836]

Like seriously...You two have watched "The shining" right? Gonna subscribe for this one.

[@montanatyrell6420]

❤Great adventure!❤

[@410Expedition]

Oh I think we all know how this movie ends. Nope. Count me out. 😂

[@tjp-re4du]

new to youtube as providers, realize this, there will always be "whiners" always. I understood every word you said as there were CLOSED CAPTIONS! Looks like fun. Keep the subtitles, smaller maybe, better quality than YT's.

[@Claysanabus]

Noted! Thank you for the advice-you’re absolutely right!😀

[@BeautifulBCHomes]

Haha hope you guys like each other. Tuning in from down on the Sunshine Coast. Good luck!

[@lizConway-z8t]

The music was a bit too loud also, I could barely hear your partner talking. I would rather listen to her than the music.

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks, we are definitely amateurs when it comes to making youtube long form videos! I am sure it'll come with time. Lots to learn!😆

[@wadelintick9538]

For sure, I would rather hear the story than elevator music.

[@maryanich3828]

Yes, agree!

[@markb8954]

Just subbed without watching (yet). Cool adventure/job.

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks so much! 😆

[@manifestingfreedom1583]

Welcome to HG!!

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks for the welcome! We are very grateful to be here. We really appreciate how special Haida Gwaii is and will make sure to be respectful while we here.😊

[@NatsRoad]

What a great adventure! Will be following along but please turn down the music 😊

[@deadpinecollective]

Awesome

[@1hawkinshughes]

How did you find out about this position? What has been the hardest part of preparing for this?

[@elisabethak9502]

Dream job

[@jenniferquintana18]

Cant wait!!

[@cupofmelissajo]

I love the video! It's really hard to hear you over the music though.

[@cath7336]

Very excited for you. What adventure awaits. Tip: the "background" music was louder than your voice-over and very distracting.

[@Claysanabus]

Thank you for this tip! We will fix this,🫣 still learning 😂

[@richardedmondson9249]

Beautiful place, good luck.

[@Claysanabus]

Noted! Thanks!

[@alexa-wq1sj]

Dreamy!!

[@nowheregal7610]

Brand new subscriber and I find this fascinating! I just am finishing up camp hosting in the Mount Hood forest in Oregon… Not quite the same but I would only go monthly to resupply and I am just curious to know how you figured out what to order and how much? I look forward to following your adventure… Wishing you all the best!

[@Claysanabus]

We were lucky when it came to food-the chef who worked here for the season handled all the ordering. We just gave him a list of what we liked, and he took care of the rest. As for supplies like toothpaste, shampoo, and hygiene products, we didn’t fully realize how much we'd need for 8 months.

[@JustVisiting]

You’ve always been the caretaker here.

[@rims.1196]

Where are the cat and dog? Good luck, and have a great adventure. Not everyone would be able to do this :)

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks, unfortunately our beautiful dog passed 3 months ago 😔 we miss her with all our hearts. Our kitty’s also couldn’t take it this trip, though we would have been so grateful to have them with us. They are happy with my parents and roaming around their property.

[@rims.1196]

@@Claysanabus I'm so sorry about that. I apologise for asking :S . I just thought your fur babies might be great company. I wish you all the best ❤️

[@judyeuller7602]

New subscriber. I'm looking forward to what's to come. I didnt see subtitles, so i guess you removed them. Thanks.

[@Claysanabus]

We did on our newest video! We didn't realize that it was an option for people. Still learning how youtube works 😅😆

[@andyd3177]

Here’s Johnny

[@q_estionall7424]

Didn't like the music background. Do you need it? LOVE the journey you are on and will stay tuned!

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks! creating youtube videos are so different compared to instagram reels. Its taken a lot of time to get use to this whole long form videos! We appreciate the support a lot, hope our videos will get better over time 😅😂

[@kwhatten]

Subscribed....but was thinking near the beginning....there should only be ONE further video....a "found video", a la Blair Witch Project!

[@Claysanabus]

Over here pretending we didn't see that comment😂

[@stacyrich113]

I wonder if you’re going to see any Sasquatch! ❤ 👣

[@Claysanabus]

Keeping our eyes out 😆

[@jrgenstender2659]

Do you get salery to be caretaker there? Or is it from you own pocket the stay there! Nice place by the way

[@Claysanabus]

We are paid by the company by day to be out here and take care of the place!

[@cousinjack2841]

Just a thought...have you seen the movie 'the shining'? :)

[@Claysanabus]

No we haven’t ever watched it 😂

[@LaverneMantei]

Did you folks have to buy all that food?

[@Claysanabus]

No the company provided all the food for us.

[@donseclad]

Love the video but the constant, same music for me is a bit loud and quite annoying......just my opinion.

[@gwenniemay2304]

Music too much - Subtitles really distracting. Good luck on your amazing adventure 🙏🏽

[@victoriannika]

What song is at 1:30 min? Thank you!

[@ljashley2428]

This is awesome what you are partaking. I would love to subscribe & follow along as this would is a dream of mine. The background music takes away the remote factor. Not in any way being mean, only suggesting it is a deterrent that may put off those who want to subscribe such as myself. Wishing the best for you!

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks, we appreciate that! We are still learning about creating long form videos and are getting a lot of tips on how to fix things! We are still new to this, a lot of the background noise is fridges, freezers or fans which we didn't think people wanted to hear! 😅

[@ljashley2428]

@@Claysanabus You're on your way to success! The sounds of isolation, without music, are what we want to hear. LIke for instance, hearing the helicopter take off without music would accentuate the isolation you are about to embark upon. & be enticing to viewers. Isolation fridge noises etcs are collaberative thru your journey. Am rooting for you! from a Pennsylvania Grandma

[@ljashley2428]

Also, after watching lots of off grid channels, noticed subscribers welcome 'sounds of silence' amongst beautiful surroundings. It's an escape from the riff raff we don't want in our lives.

[@ljashley2428]

@@Claysanabus A final note, while in your learning process, ask viewers to comment on what they would like to see, or have any questions, etc. Comments help your algorithm which in turn puts your channel out there more. There will be obnoxious haters. As Taylor Swift sings, "Shake it Off" besides any comment helps you.

[@paulinepryde1952]

Did you have to buy all that food or did they provide it?

[@Claysanabus]

They provided all the food for us, though we did bring some items with us!

[@TheHandPresents]

Was that Shaun in the red jacket?

[@cousinjack2841]

Nice video. Looking forward to the adventure. Rather listen to the real ambient sounds than the music though; it really is unnecessary and a distraction in my humble opinion. Thanks and subscribed.

[@LocknessRides]

How on earth do I get into this line of work?

[@lizConway-z8t]

As a fishing lodge cook I found this fascinating but I hate the subtitles. If I want subtitles on, I will use them at my discretion as there is a button for that.

[@Claysanabus]

Yah, for some reason we didn't realize that youtube gave the option for people to turn on subtitles! Learning lots😆

[@angelacarberry4744]

My thought is i can barely keep celery two weeks so how on earth is it going to last eight months,lol.

[@Claysanabus]

We have been eating a lot of celery and salads haha I am sure we will check sick of it for a while. Putting the celery in a container with no lid and water inside has helped alot!

[@ThompsonLynne]

Nice Videos, however I found the music was drowning out your voices and was irritating after a while. Could you lower the volume and have less music. Thanks.

[@g1952g1]

Please dial back the background music. Subscribed and watching. We are not too far, on Whidbey island

[@stephenluciak6176]

Where did you find search to find this job as caretakers?

[@Claysanabus]

Google search and found it on Indeed

[@nickbrown6457]

Looks like I've found a new channel to follow! But, as others have said, you don't need any music, or at least keep it really low volume (I didn't hate the music), but please please please stop the subtitles! I find English subtitles on English speaking videos incredibly jarring to watch and have to physically cover half the screen of my laptop with a piece of paper to block them out! The YT subtitles are there for anyone who is hard of hearing, even if they're sometimes not 100% perfect, they're good enough. And apart from a few individuals who may be hard of hearing, why would any English speaker need English subtitles? Sorry to criticise (or is it feedback?!), other than that, your content so far looks really amazing, and I do mean that! Looking forward to following you.

[@Claysanabus]

Noted! Thank you , will improve on the next!

[@suzettecalleja3122]

The music overpowers the voices. This was my first time watching and will not come back because of it. It did look like it was a good video.

[@Claysanabus]

No worries. We aren’t professionals and every video is getting better 👍🏼

[@danvangorp9676]

No, I need the subtitles please!

[@Claysanabus]

We removed them going forward! ☺️👍🏼

[@davidrobertson606]

A bear runs at 30 MPH if it charges. A rifle is not much good. A shotgun with SSG (32 cal lead balls) is what you need. In remote areas safety is important wear gloves, safety boots and eye protection. Some time comment on why do you have so many fresh vegitables? Good you are freezing and canning. A gas generator was never designed to run for long time, a deisel genterator can run for almost ever. Check the oil every day. It also uses less fuel.

[@Claysanabus]

We completely agree! We definitely need to be extra cautious out here. Thanks for your input!

[@rikardstenberg174]

I would definitely follow you along if you skipped the “elevator music” that repeats all the time. Also, do use the regular subtitle functions in KZbin instead as these were really distracting and could not be turned off.

[@Claysanabus]

😂 yes quality gets better. It takes time to learn how to make these videos