Telkwa Pass - Possible In A Cargo Van? An Offroad Van Life Adventure

[@blazerprophet]

I have so much respect for you. Maintaining trails, cleaning trash up, raising Rocko, climbing mountains... You're a good man.

[@Dlifematters505]

I agree 👍

[@jillstevenson413]

Here, here. You are a wonderful young man. This is coming from a mom! Lol

[@62swampboy62]

Word.

[@MurCurieux]

+1

[@maryhull3877]

Ditto❤

[@kat52218]

From a former Patreon subscriber !!!

[@foxhound1135]

Man, I remember seeing your first video years ago - bad roommates & apartment with high rent costs, working night shifts at the factory, so you moved into your van. You were pumped to be upgrading to 3-inch foam pads for sleeping, NOW LOOK AT YOU! congrats

[@forestyforest]

Thank you, we've come a long way over the years.

[@doberski6855]

Love going back and watching some of those early van videos, as well as the ones from the days before the van when he was doing the mountain bike adventures! 👍

[@dynoreed7235]

Excellent point!!

[@Hakliva]

It annoys the crap out of me that the dingdongs do that! I see it all the time and its like they think that throwing it in the fire ring fixes it. UGH! BREATHTAKING up there!!!

[@swbaker8]

I recently re-watched the one where he got his old crock pot at the thrift store. Thank you Foresty!

[@rrhopewell]

When those trees parted I was in awe of the goodness of God’s beautiful design. It was amazing.

[@turnertravelguides2335]

Adventure Rating: Epic

[@mrsapplez2007]

AGREED

[@dynoreed7235]

Yep!

[@susanlewis1875]

Again I find myself at a loss for ways to describe my appreciation for your work. [Your drone work is staggering - especially of those pencil-thin waterfalls.] I'm always excited and relieved to see that you've posted new work; excited to see where you're taking us next, and relieved that you made it back. You and Rocko are such fine examples of citizens of the wild. Thank you for what you do and how you do it.

[@pampeake3275]

I don't get how people just walk away and leave their garbage behind.Thank you Foresty for being a good steward of the land. I wish more people were like you. Gorgeous scenery. Awesome video . It's not the vehicle you drive, it's how you drive it that counts.

[@paulb5680]

I don't get it either. I don't know why someone would go into an area as pristine as that and leave rubbish behind. I don't know what goes in their heads and they obviously don't care about anyone but themselves. I bet they'd love it if people dumped rubbish in their front yards. Luckily for people like Foresty.

[@MurCurieux]

Hungover and degenerates.

[@AUSSIEMADMATT]

Apathy is the reason!

[@dizzious]

Yeah you'd think they would at least burn the paper goods.

[@Ash_18037]

Do you guys really not get why people do this? Hint: It's not apathy. Apathy would mean if you told them to take their garbage with them, they'd do so. Sadly a certain portion of the human race are just selfish, self-centered pigs. In these post covid times many people now see a list of reasonable rules and deliberately ignore or disregard them because they are 'tired of being told what do do'. They act like petulant children. This is absolutely not unique to North America.

[@lisajel52]

Thanks! You do things I could never imagine me doing! I so admire you! Thanks for sharing your world with all of us! Truly, I appreciate it more than you’ll know!

[@forestyforest]

thank you, I appreciate your support!

[@gossogossi]

​@forestyforest where is the donate button?

[@terrirocklover7957]

@@gossogossi I guess you know by now but if not....click the (...) to the right of the share option above, thanks is in the drop down menu 🙂

[@catherinerose1146]

You are an amazing creator and I love where you take us.

[@forestyforest]

thank you !!

[@sharonbice4119]

Hey, don’t sell yourself short! Your channel is by far the most interesting one this van-lifer watches. Your a natural!

[@mitchsn]

Another example of why so many of us supported you on Patreon! Thank you for letting us experience this adventure through you! Don't stop and never change!

[@forestyforest]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@will_ren]

How did you gift him trash bag money? :)

[@carolynthompson6518]

@@SpearfishingWalrus Thank you so much. I used to support him on Patreon but he closed it down. I want to make sure he keeps surviving and making videos. I have just donated to him and I'm very grateful you mentioned how to do it. Regards from Australia

[@carolynthompson6518]

Thank you for doing this and the gentleman below explained how to do it. I used to donate through Patreon also until he closed the account.

[@lovettlovett9462]

Hey haven't Hollar in a while Good luck on your trip, take care Of Rocko love watching your Videos. Ginger L USA AL

[@jennifermackinnon6982]

Thanks! Amazing video. And what a beautiful beautiful country we live in. Let's keep it that way. We're so lucky.

[@forestyforest]

thank you!

[@glockieme]

Man! It’s not the number of miles you do. It’s the quality of the miles you do! Thanks so much for sharing the epic scenery in Canada.

[@suegerfen5950]

Thank you for all the effort you put into your amazing videos, for picking up after the ding dongs and leaving an area better than when you found it. Hugs to Rocko!!

[@forestyforest]

Thanks ☺️

[@kevhead1525]

It's not just the van, it's the guy who knows it's limitations and how to get/keep out of trouble. Your combination of experience and sense of adventure shone brightly here.

[@carolynthompson6518]

Thanks

[@loriminick7]

You put all the other van lifers to SHAME!!!! They don’t know what “off road” means!!! I love that each video we get more of your personality. You get too hard on yourself, we love all your videos no matter what! ❤

Respect!

[@forestyforest]

Thank you 😊

[@jsndwn75]

Wow! Let’s take a few moments to appreciate that Foresty Forest does all this amazing off-roading while doing some amazing cinematography and video editing. I wish I had an ounce of your talent my friend. Safe future travels.

[@forestyforest]

Thank you 😊

[@dallastrujillo7540]

Yes. This is fantastic filming!

[@better_than_nothing]

That is, hands down, the most beautiful scenery you've ever recorded! It's absolutely beautiful!

[@robadr13]

Epic! Chevrolet should be sponsoring you.🙂

[@forestyforest]

Thank you 😊

[@doris1826]

These "Ding-Dongs" as you call them are really terrible! Leaving trash all over is such a disrespectful act! Thank you for all that you do, cleaning up after the "Ding-Dongs" and the trail maintenance.

[@MrSpaceace1999]

Yup just cleaned a pull out spot on my way to telkwa

[@doris1826]

@@MrSpaceace1999 Thank you!

[@Velmahepcat]

Thanks for showing us these amazing places! Im not much of an outdoor person, but sometimes your videos make me want to change that.

[@thinkbeforyouvote]

I never thought I could care for a dog I never met. Love this dog. Couldn't have picked a better adventure buddy than Rocko.

[@suerop]

😍💖😊💓😁💗👍💝🤜🤛💞 IKR! I love Rocko as much as I loved my own pooch! She's just so super cool!

[@shelleya6801]

Thanks! I appreciate all the effort you put into your productions! 5*

[@forestyforest]

thanks :)

[@bowiearcangeli11]

Thanks, love your channel 😘

[@forestyforest]

Thank you too 👍

[@frankmurphy5]

Pouting Foresty was completely believable.

[@Datzneat]

Thank you to anyone that has ever cleaned up a campsite! Anytime I find a real nice clean one, I end up wishing I could thank whoever cleaned it.

[@dougsain5090]

Hey Simon, Another fine view of nature from your world. I to have anxiety issue's. Your not alone! I get great enjoyment watching your channel. Rocko's a blast! I've cleaned a few camp"dump's" too. Make's me sick. DON'T THEY KNOW GOD IS WATCHING!! Thank you for your effort. All the best👍🦴

[@ZacharyFenhaus]

Off-road!!!

[@skywatcher808]

Great work out there. Be safe. Aloha!

[@forestyforest]

Thanks 👍

[@alineradventureswithsimons79]

Holy crap Foresty Forest laying down poetry, driving through rivers, waterfalls, and boulders. You are the man!!! Really beautiful scenery, a rainbow and yummy food!

[@Chiamex]

What a tremendous challenge. So glad you took it and allowed us to see the waterfalls and that incredibly blue lake. And thx for picking up. Eventually, we humans will realize that Nature is our Home.

[@ms.sunshinesue8719]

That was just awesome.

[@deannilvalli6579]

Love the Travis Bickle bit.

[@Jon-jk8vd]

that was great 🚕

[@Regdrem]

Your drone shots are always amazing but this video has some of the best drone/driving shots I've ever seen.

[@agmartin2127]

To all the relatively new, newcomers, check out his " Fatbike Touring - Southwestern USA " episode from about 6 years ago... and some of his earlier cycling videos . In terms of monetizing his time and effort, it makes complete sense to do the Van Life videos, but man, those cycling videos are pure Forestry Forest gold!

[@martinquintana5837]

The videotography you've on done on this one is so breathtaking, you should get some sort of award for it truly you should. Not to mention an humanitarian award for cleaning the trails and all the unrespecful donkeys who trash the place. Anyways I really enjoyed this one Foresty you stay safe out there and have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas

[@forestyforest]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@louiscouture1931]

awesome footage

[@roundcheesewheel]

Beaver dragging the stick away is why i love this channel

[@jenniferfoster5737]

Spectacular views! Loved all the cool drone footage.

[@forestyforest]

Thanks a lot!

[@teetertotter5787]

King of the Mountains. Mother of Ding Dongs. An all rounder you are, Foresty Forest. Another epic video.

[@forestyforest]

😂

[@margysfavourites8444]

❤️🐾👍🏻❤️👍🏻🐾❤️👍🏻🐾❤️lived in Kitimat/ Terrace area for 26 years, thank you for cleaning up after the ding dongs .

[@TheKaffin8ed]

Says with a chuckle "You have to look for yourself... I'll keep going." That is the Forest we've grown to love and admire. Beautiful shots - breathtaking.

[@joloy5394]

Now that is what you call all-terrain driving, but WOW what we all would have missed if you hadn't taken that leap of faith. Fabulous photography as always.

[@Nowindresistance]

I think that’s the most beautiful footage I’ve ever seen on your channel. I love when the sky is grey and misty like that for some reason it seems to give so much more depth to the green and the fireweed was electric.

[@XtrovertedHermit]

Just when i thought the scenery couldn't get any better you gave us Telkwa Pass....

[@julieweber3398]

Thank you for posting yet another visually awesome video! Thanks to Rocko for being such a great dog and thanks to the beaver for the added bonus footage!💕

[@Viking74256]

Who?? Who would get to a place like this and leave trash? Thanks Foresty Forest for this content. One of the best ever!

[@mattkrea]

You're right when you say that taking someone else's advice on what your vehicle can do is super hit or miss. You know your vehicle and driving skill better than they do.

[@rocknrows]

This channel is grinding to the beat of a different drum. 🎶 _Foresty Forest he lives in a Van, DOWN BY THE RIVER !!_ 🎶

[@Jon-jk8vd]

This channel needs a Michael Rowstisseri

[@Jon-jk8vd]

This channel needs to grind out some BBQ chicken 🐔

[@TravisT432]

This should be the new Chevrolet Express commercial with Bob Seger-Like a Rock playing in the background. The heartbeat of A̶m̶e̶r̶i̶c̶a̶ Canada? Do it for D̶a̶l̶e̶ Drake! 🤣 Thanks for pushing through your anxiety struggles for our entertainment sir, I appreciate your videos so much!

[@michaelfernandez379]

Yeah man...summoning the spirit of Travis Bickle!!! Love it!

[@NancyHanson3472]

I always knew that you were a man of many talents, Foresty, but I did not know until today that you were a rap artist, too! That had me chuckling throughout the rest if the video!! Everybody was thanking you for your efforts cleaning up the campsite in the last video, but it bears repeating. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate your efforts, and thanks for setting such a good example for the rest of us to follow. It really warms my heart when I see you doing this!

[@ericcomp7032]

5:12 is when i began crying uncontrollable tears of joy. (in public)

[@derekedlund1854]

You leveled up with this one Foresty! Crushing.

[@stephangauthier911]

I'm into photography. I consume a lot of content and your drone shots are by far the best I've seen. You keep delivering.

[@troybabs]

It's official... Foresty you are completely, madly insane... EPIC and I love it! Well done Lad. 🙏Praise.

[@Styder111]

It's okay everyone. He updated his Instagram 4 hours ago. Did a 5 day mad man hike. He's okay!

[@NancyHanson3472]

Thank you, Styder, for letting us know. I have been reading some comments, and a number of people have expressed concern, so hopefully they will read your comment. 👍 🌎 💙

[@NancyHanson3472]

​@@canadianmoosebuckaroo I want to see three hours of raw, unedited footage some time (maybe on the Moresty Forest channel - I think that would be really interesting to see!).

[@forestyforest]

🤣 i think this one could actually surpass 20 minutes 🤞

[@MegaTriumph1]

@@forestyforest All them fires. Yikes!.

[@Nilz4FR]

3:00 Gotta speak out my appreciation for you walking through those puddles and poooooring rain just to give us lazy couch potatoes those incredible views! Thanks Simon!

[@samstlm]

Wow…your van got a workout. Well done. I think you drove to heaven… that stop was beyond beautiful. And thanks for taking care of the earth.

[@alwaysgoodinthewoods]

Amazing episode! When people say "Turn around" ↩️ Foresty hears "This is when the trail gets good" 😋 That tight water crossing with the overhanging trees looked like a cheek clencher 😅

[@chrisbarnes2823]

I don’t understand people who leave garbage behind!!🤬 Thanks for helping to clean up our country. You were doing everything right on that drive, beautiful scenery.

[@necaallgood1435]

Thank you for doing the campsite cleanup. When you visit a place you leave it better!

[@jdion79]

the Taxi Driver stuff had me howling! it came out of nowhere but you did it justice even with the jump cuts! man so good. also the cinematography of the vistas were un-effing-real... wow. intense country up there. great vid.

[@MHarenArt]

OUTSTANDING! I guess one of the problems with a route like that is, that if you make it through, now you've got to do it again to get out! Another fun adventure Simon! And as usual, your videography and drone footage is second to none!

[@valerieparr4454]

Actually it takes you out to the highway a few towns over. Smithers to Terrace.

[@MHarenArt]

@@valerieparr4454 Ahh, thank you.

[@PhatPat6069]

Forestry, the part where the rain started, Virginia Highway comes blaring through the speakers and the bass drops, and you shift into 4x4...simply a masterpiece! More entertaining than any full length film I've seen in years! Thank you for everything you do

[@forestyforest]

Thanks ☺️

[@GeneMatheney]

Mr Van: "Finally, it's my turn to do some of the hard trails!"

[@martinhughes2637]

Shrine to Our Lady @8:25! Wow! That was wonderful to see.

[@mrwattsclass107]

The best drone work on KZbin. Thanks a ton Foresty.

[@ryanking7312]

Great video

[@DeepPowTherapy]

I love when you make videos up north, i moved away 20 years ago. refreshing to see the old towns again.

[@jessiehead6525]

I firmly believe Foresty Forest can do ANYTHING he sets his mind to! 1) He rationally and intelligently assesses the situation. 2) He knows his capabilities. 3) He knows his vehicle’s capabilities. 4) He sure knows How To Drive! 5) AND he films the whole dang thing!! 6) And THEN he cleans up after the bozos who don’t! The man is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

[@bobpetrovski8677]

Thank you for your continued efforts in helping to keep our Grandmother clean. It’s our shared responsibility. Be well. Good journeys. Happy trails!

[@timdowney6721]

The “Here is a man” monologue had me rolling. 🤣🤣 Well done.👏👏👏

[@expatyankee]

The magic kingdom of Telkwa and you were the wizard to take us there with you. Thanks ! Glad your tires survived all the jagged rocks 🎉

[@roastingpeanuts]

I feel like some people don't k ow but that van is LOADED not just your average weight this takes skill

[@kayakerpaddler2023]

I’m almost 72 and have been doing backcountry travel since I was 17. Mostly hubby and I traveled in a 4wd pickup with a bed in the back and really used to push the boundaries. Now we have a van that we’ve outfitted ourselves. But at our age we have to be more cautious ‘cause we can’t hike out too many miles if we get stuck. So I wanted to tell you how much I absolutely LOVE traveling vicariously with you! I admire you so much for your adventurous nature, honesty, care for nature (cleaning up after ding-dongs!) and perseverance! Some of your adventures have my hair standing on end, but the beauty you show us is so incredible, I sit in front of the screen exclaiming “OMG, just look at that!!!!!!!”. THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! I love the natural world so much and every minute of it you show us! Just please be careful! ❤❤❤❤

[@thepricelife2374]

Thank you for this video Foresty, I have watched you since the Mini Van days. Stay well, the world is crazy right now. Things go up and down, it all happens in cycles, don't let this get to you. You are a light in darkness. What you do matters. It reminds us that there is beauty in the world, and awesome people like you to share it. Stay strong, you matter and make a difference. You have in my life. Love ya man!

[@john1COR151-4]

Wow that’s awesome Foresty! What a view. It’s hard to deny the existence of God when you see that. Take care.

[@erickalter7086]

Love the ode to De Niro

[@waynecormack9264]

Happy Wednesday. Another great day with the presents of foresty forest and Rocco. Keep the adventure going

[@anthonyperrone6008]

Good Lord have I missed you Simon. Listen you need to do two things for me. Well really for you but In would like to see them happen. First thing, The message at the end of this great and entertaining video. It tells me to Respect our public lands. Well that my friend very much needs to be the latest and greatest Foresty Forest shirt. Number two! Please do yourself a favor and bring back your Patreon. If anyone in all of KZbin deserves to have one, It is you. Even if you only make a bi-monthly 10 minute video. That is perfectly fine. Again you definitely deserve to have that Patreon and the extra cash that goes with it. So please listen to me and consider it. Also, I love ya man!!! I love Rocko!!!!!! I love Foresty Fuggen Forest!!! Come to Boston area sometime.

[@NancyHanson3472]

Foresty's Patreon was re-activated recently. Sorry if you did not get an email telling you this, but it is up and running again (with some new provisions.)

[@anthonyperrone6008]

@@NancyHanson3472 Thank you very much Nancy. I owe you a coffee and some donuts.

[@markthompson1796]

Awesome footage, Foresty. Thanks for taking the time.

[@heartdawg]

That's what I call back country....beautiful!!

[@jasonborn867]

From jaw dropping scenery to excellent editing you made this video such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for another amazing adventure, Foresty!

[@Jarblobbo]

The Travis bickle of van lyfe ❤

[@kati-ana]

That landing was gorgeous. It would be hard to leave it. You're a good man Simon. Always cleaning up after others not so kind. Bless you. Love your Rocko.

[@richardelder256]

Thanks to Rocko for changing my attitude about Jack Russel terriers! My niece had one that always drove me nutz, but Rocko is the perfect mountain climbing companion. Five stars for your production and video films! A step beyond all the other blogger attempts to project "adventures" and lightly clad "girl alone with dog" shows.

[@darrellchristie643]

Good morning Simon and Rocco ... great to see you both doing well. Thanks for the upload.

[@darrellchristie643]

And ... good morning to the beaver.

[@RosaryArmy]

13:45 - Did a doubletake seeing that statue of our Blessed Mother in the middle of the wilderness. Thanks for including that, Simon!

[@ericl6333]

One hell of a crazy and cool adventure! And the sceneries are amazing. Really appreciate that you take us with you FF. Take care and thank you for spreading good civic behaviours!

[@davidmccurley4306]

Forests kicking ass in the woods with some bad ass slide blues music .. love it

[@vikkirountoit497]

Foresty - I just kept remembering how I used to play with matchbox cars and wroom wroom them up over rocks and in my mind it looked a lot like what you were doing in this video:) My jaw dropped several times just watching this, I can not imagine what it felt like to drive it. Beautiful!

[@debrabrickus8467]

@vikkirountoit497- Playing with matchbox cars up and down the hills like that was one of my favorite things as a kid.

[@ronaldstarrett1957]

You don’t have to be an actor Bro your the real deal. I have subscribed and unsubscribed to a lot of the cream puff KZbin actors but I’m sticking with you and Rocco.

[@jeffjefferson7384]

Love the Taxi Driver speech. You even included the deliberate jump cut at the beginning of it!

[@caraoosterhouse7348]

Utterly spectacular!! Amazing how the ding dongs are able to make such a mess. Thank you for all you do.

[@LaNette1]

Hey, Forsty Forest that was a fun adventure I wasn’t so sure you were going to make it to the end that was a lot of fun and the scenery was amazing and your dinner looked good you and Rocko are amazing. You guys always make my day. I always look forward to your videos. Be safe out there.🇺🇸♥️👍🙏😎🐾⛰️🚐🇨🇦

[@dupaularthur2447]

You deserve to be honored by Canada !

[@0230Raveena]

My goodness, how tremendously beautiful is this planet!! ( wish people would take better care of it) You are truly brave for doing this, but no risk, no rewards. And you have such a wonderful aura about you. 🙂 Safe travels my friend.

[@forestyforest]

Thank you Raveena 😊

[@FoxFireDude]

Loved the Taxi Driver Travis Bickle reference!

[@Groovy-Baby-Yeah]

Foresty Forest is spinning this channel like a game of roulette.