I Almost Didn't Come Back from this One | Hiking Mount Arrowsmith, Vancouver Island

[@joalyincontroly4379]

You are winning bud, and your other channel is helping tens of thousands of Canadians realize that humanity is winning. That's almost half a dozen packed stadiums ;D You're a force of light, and you should be very proud of what you're accomplishing here✨ I've always wanted to do the Mt. Arrowsmith hike so this great vid is truly inspiring. Thanks for all you do👍🏻

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

cheers

[@Smart_cooky]

And yes, take your own advice. Seriously. Some of us can’t summit those mountains but long to see the beauty, for it restores the soul. By doing what you do with your equipment and talent and stamina, you’re helping us to take a deep breath, for another day. Thank you.

[@robintheoutside]

Dude, I've been subscribed and loving Moose on the Loose for a few months now.... why am I just finding this channel now? Love it! I love that you talked about mental health. We don't do that enough. I've had some struggles and Mother Nature has saved me and helped me deal with internal struggles. I'm one of those who has difficulty talking about it and admitting it, so this meant a lot. Thank you for sharing.

[@themooseontheloose]

men's mental health day was just on the 13th too. I was going to get this uploaded for then but had issues getting it out. Thanks for you support.

[@Alog74]

​@@themooseonthelooseSo glad I found this channel as well David. It's so fun watching and also knowing your a proud Canadian as well. What mountains have you climbed in Alberta?

[@themooseontheloose]

@@Alog74 Ha ling, Miners peak, carnarvon lake, pharaoh peak, moose mountain, moose mountain NE, theres a few others

[@Alog74]

@@themooseontheloose That's awesome man. It's absolutely amazing watching someone climb to the top. I cannot imagine the feeling and excilleration in that. Love your Channel. My new fave. Spent 2 solid hrs watching your vids today before I looked Ta the clock and realized shit. I better get to work.

[@themooseontheloose]

@@Alog74 Cheers I appreciate that

[@dietzjohnson3802]

I'm originally from Vancouver Island, been 6 yrs ! Now I'm in oakville ON! Love your channels dude. Thx for your work David

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@leegamer2877]

This video deserves more views, five star content! :)

[@SeanSimmons03]

“A setback only paves the way for a comeback” ~ Evander Holyfield Great work! Keep going!

[@oliviachipperfield6029]

Well done! That was a beauty! Thank you for taking us along and inspiring us to push through fear and doubt. The scenery and the music is a feast for the senses ❤.

[@my2cents581]

We love you David, thanks for your genuine content and personal transparency, we are all behind you, keep up the good fight! ❤Alberta

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

cheers

[@NoCarNancy]

KZbin doesn't pay for all the hard work, beautiful footage

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

No it does not! haha

[@Letstieknots]

My brother who is from Edmonton thinks your awesome, moose on the loose is his favourite channel on KZbin because of your laughter and unique way of describing things. I told him that you came over for the hedge clippers like 10 minutes before he arrived. He pulled up moose on the loose and asked if it was you. He was so disappointed he missed the chance to meet you. You’ll build your business up bigger and stronger, I know it. If you need someone to hike with that will just listen and not judge please message me.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

oh cheers ya those hedge clippers worked out well! Blackberries needed to be tamed. I'm glad your brother likes the channel, I'm more or less just running my mouth and laughing at he sad state our country is in, only way to get through it.

[@themissingpagespodcast]

Just finding this channel now. Been a subscriber to your news channel. Great work. Showcasing the real beauty of Canada.

[@Tricia33]

Take care of yourself David. Thanks for sharing this hike and toughts with us. Your shareing makes me feel like I am not alone. Love content on all your channels. Be careful, life can burn you out. Hike on and stay safe!!

[@mikefoehr235]

That was some hike.

[@joanashmore5815]

Thanks so much for this. I can see Arrowsmith off in the distance from my house in the Comox Valley. I've passed by so many times. Now I want to make the summit. Excellent footage David.

[@lizweekly1483]

Wholey Moley, David!!!! Awesome!

[@Logannn789]

Thanks for the vid, planning on hiking it tomorrow

[@frdmlvr]

Great video ❤ Glad to see you escape the madness that we all found ourselves living in today. Nothing like a good hike to ease the mind and soul.

[@TeadrinkingCanadian]

Absolutely excellent video. Loves your honesty about mental health too.

[@bcdave91]

Hey -- just discovered your hiking channel. Nice to see you up at our old ski slope!

[@lizweekly1483]

STELLAR, David!!! What an awesome climb! Thanks for taking us with you!

[@rothberg4334]

Cool hiking video. That is scary, I almost had a boulder kill me on a hike in a steep similar section a year ago. It sounded like a canon ball zipping past my head. Please yell ROCK! if you dislodge one.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Pretty disturbing for sure. Same goes at Blue Lakes Colorado Mount Sneffels climbing the backside a lot of people get those cannon ball torpedo rocks launched down on people.

[@Smart_cooky]

Incredible. Thank you for showing our beautiful province. If I had one ounce of your bravery!

[@chirsbowman8041]

Awesome hike! Mt Cokely is nice too, beautiful upper trail segment between the first plateau and alpine level.

[@faytruhamchuk8002]

That is beautiful, good on you!

[@ervinslens]

Brilliant filming and storytelling man, your content ja simply amazing!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Cheers buddy

[@Recoates]

Both channels looking great. Genuinely delighted to see all your hard work paying off.

[@nakulah]

Amazing drone shots. I better hike this one soon before it deteriorates even more! That dry dirt can be so slippery and dangerous. Glad you made it out of there in one piece and on time.

[@lilliansongs-w2d]

Thanks for sharing what you are going through personally, to be trusted, even just as a viewer, is an honor. For mental stress I do TRE, which I learned a long time ago before it became known. It releases the vagal nerve in the way I do it, and also reduces overall tightness of muscles. I learned it in a 6 week full time physical theatre course where I learned many skills for wellness in general. Great video making, ....looks like you have a fisheye lens...

[@djmatt1]

I live in the area and have a business in Coombs and I get that great view of Mt. Arrowsmith everyday. I've been looking at maps and trying to figure the best way up but I don't know what I'm doing, not as experienced a hiker as you so I'll be joining a few others to do it this summer that have been, can't wait, just looks awesome.

[@po5541]

Love both of your channels

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

thanks

[@23takumi88]

Beautiful place the trail is great always stick to the trail. You got this

[@ronmailloux8655]

Looks like you Live in Port Alberni been there many times .Arrowsmith is a craggy mountain mid Island not the highest but it has a prominent summit. The view is worth the climb.

[@andaroocomedy]

Beautiful hike and cool F150 truck! Thank you for everything that you do!

[@TryCurious-fi8lg]

I have had the pleasure of going in the next two hikes with him. I literally dragged him through hell and back and for the most part, he did it with a smile on his face. Dave is built different.

[@Offgridlee444]

Hi I watch Moose on the loose everyday. I just subscribed to this channel. What a hike!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Thanks so much

[@kevinscholz8199]

Thank you so much for this! I am moving to Port in a month and have been looking for a good guide on a rope less climb of Arrowsmith. Great quality too

[@mistersunshinebaby]

Van island is my fav place in the entire world! I miss it 😞

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

its an amazing place

[@madbab8942]

I'm at 10' mark & yelling "MOOSE. GO BACK!" Was calmly viewing your 'Bombshell' vid; watched your sea kayaking episodes, and NOW THIS!! It's 2230 hrs in MB and I may not sleep!!! But given that you've still posting I'm sure it'll turn out ok. This is like Mayday.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

haha

[@kimtouesnard1766]

Amazing! I listen and watch everyday, keep it up!

[@heatherdurocher6086]

This gives me anxiety, I dont hike at all. I could do a beginner trail for sure, but never in a million years could or would I want to do this. Hats off sir. How in the hell do you get down??!! Safely

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

one step at a time

[@Suezee66]

​@IdRatherBeHiking ya my tummy has been flipping lol so beautiful though

[@DJBou0407]

Wow, what an amazing video and view. I just found this channel. I'm an avid fan or your other one. I've added my subscription to this one also. I've done a lot of hiking but only in Ontario. Keep going.

[@LukeWarmwater-yb5lx]

That was fun, thank you for the video.

[@giulianocaseiro8616]

Great video. You did an amazing job. Keep up taking care of yourself, and great things will be on your way for sure.

[@everettumphrey]

Awesome video. I miss the Mountains too.

[@margaretjohnston7320]

I am only part way into your video, and keep going David, i got my brother watching your Moose on the loose channel every morning. You'll get your subscribers back, and you will surpass that! This is a beautiful inspiring video and footage.😊Happy New Year from Mb.🎉🥳

[@margaretjohnston7320]

When you were in the back of the truck too funny. We live by the Duck Mtn's. And Porcupine Mtn's in Mb. There are so many lakes, skidooing, quading, fishing, etc. It is so nice too finally just relax and chill. The drone footage is amazing. Great video.!

[@LiveLifeLori]

Wow I was wondering why I didn't see your videos pop up anymore. Today I saw you and saw 8k, and I thought hmmm didn't you have more than that? Glad you're back. You've inspired me to do lots of hiking when I move from Ontario - and I'm driving to the island next week! I can't wait to go to some of the places you've shown - not this one though, too scary!

[@helgabruin2261]

Geez Dave, that plane wasn't low. You are up high! Lol. Thanks for the great video. I've walked the lower paths of Arrowsmith.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

haha true

[@Suezee66]

Wow, absolutely beautiful 💯🙏

[@TryCurious-fi8lg]

That looks so much scarier than the hikes you & I went on. Great video. Thank you for showing me the sides of Arrowsmith I near knew.

[@bradhillyard398]

Moose on the Loose. Love your channel David Good climb Buddy

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

thanks Brad

[@mary-leesampson67]

Thanks David, I’ve always enjoyed your videos. You’re so real, and love listening to your commentary. It’s nice to have you share about mental health as well.Sorry about your camera and drone though.

[@coolguy2012ca]

Thanks for the great video , its been about 15 years since i got up arrowsmith (cloudy) was great to see it with the amazing drone footage!

[@tjk787]

Great work, man!!

[@ronmailloux8655]

have you ever driven the logging road from Port Alberni Valley to Royston . It used to be another route to miss the Hump near Cathedral grove.

[@helgabruin2261]

That was all dug up just the other side of the pass through the Beauforts 20 years ago. Is it passable again? Aside from a trail bike or quad.?

[@ronmailloux8655]

@@helgabruin2261 I know people who have used it in an emergency

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I haven't heard about that route before

[@destroystreets1023]

The title of this video has a meaning to you, you went on this hike for a reason... I've been there, I am there and the ending of this video is throwing me back down a spiral.. I hope your ok

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Things have gotten much better since I filmed this.

[@waynebeck7801]

Thanks for the video

[@Jenyb420]

I’ve been worried we are going to lose you like so many other channels covering the current events.. but this is definitely good for the soul ❤ I’ve subbed to your 3rd channel.. are you hiding anymore? I’d like to just sub them all now 😂

[@annroberts8991]

Thanks so beautiful.

[@phyllisrutherford7056]

I hiked this once and would like to do it again. Thanks

[@adventurewiththetwin]

Great video David! I love the drone shots and talk about mental health too!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

its really an unusual mountain to film, if you're going to fly up there make sure it is not a windy day otherwise it's quite possible the drone will get blown away. Because the walls are vertical there are massive updrafts that can flip the drone too.

[@adamkillingbeck9031]

love your vids, we have had to postpone our trip to calgary for an entire year, as the Stampede is driving up costs during our week off this summer, so another year of watching you hike, before I get to try out some of these mountain trails myself with my brother!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Serious water issues in calgary and with the stampede now too

[@Jenyb420]

Waaaay back in my early 20’s we climbed a mountain in Alberta (on shrooms😂) even the little rocks gain momentum rolling and could delete you.. or so it seemed lol

[@lisamullaney3743]

So full of life you are! I love watching your videos. I was commenting on this video while I was watching the very end and so right you are. I will be contacting mental health on Monday. You are a great guy. Take care of yourself to and stay safe. Thank you and never think you have to do dangerous or things you wouldnt normally do while hiking. We will watch you anyways.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Yes please do. I nearly bit the dust twice even after filming this video so make sure you stay on top of it. My original plan was to livestream on top of the peak with a 48 hour deadline to jump off if YT didn't reinstate my illegally deleted channel but something in my gut told me to be patient for just a little bit longer. I didn't put any of that stuff in the video, it's too much for the audience i think so I cut all of it down to the base storyline. Fast forward 2 months later i decided to start making political videos and fast forward to today I'm one of the top most viewed political channels on youtube. I don't know how that happened, I'm grateful, I just listened to what my gut was telling me. It's important to listen to the gut and not the hurt, the gut is logical, the hurt is not.

[@lisamullaney3743]

Thank you and stay strong. You are doing amazing!

[@planesandbikes7353]

One of the best hiking videos on the Tube! Looks tempting, not sure if I will be up for it. I will try 5040 first. I think I'd bring a tent and not race the gate if I try Arrowsmith.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

ya 5040 first is a good idea, no water on arrowsmith something to remember

[@PaulHodgson-gm6lg]

Used to have snow up top, all year.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

last year snow hung on until september but not this year

[@taylorblackstock5329]

Inspiration! Thanks!

[@unite4freedom185]

What are those dongles they have solar power maybe for light navigation and air traffic ?

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Radio repeaters I think for heli logging or just moving radio signal around

[@ickster23]

I did Arrowsmith around 2012 in 35 degree heat and blazing sun. It damn near killed me.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

thats brutal, I avoid hiking now in 35 degrees after getting heat stroke

[@billjaxin]

Great video!

[@tanit]

wtf... you had a channel with 250k subs which got hacked and deleted? How? I tried to search your channel for more context but couldn't find anything.

[@sharonjohnson9559]

Love your videos. Do you do this alone?

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I do

[@sharonjohnson9559]

@IdRatherBeHiking love all your channels. I'm from New Brunswick. Homeless here is astonishing. Our population in about 70,000. We have tents everywhere here. I'm in Saint John, New Brunswick. When driving uptown, people are on the streets with Crackpipes and other things. I am on the east side which is probably the best place to live. I'm seeing people from Indian in my neighborhood walking all the time. It just blows my mind what is happening in my once beautiful Saint John.

[@danthemans]

David, you may or may not know about Job in the Bible. Read his book in the old testament and see how satan hates humans and attacks us. I have been through hell again and again... Lost and started over three times. When you serve God, you get attacked like it says in Revelation twelve and thirteen... Hang in there Bud, you are a man after my own heart, we think alike, and your Moose on the Loose is absolutely amazing. Keep it up man.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

thanks Dan

[@jilliepeppers420]

Which Go Pro are you using? I just got the Hero 12 Black for myself. Cant wait to get out hiking.

[@crankshaft007]

Thanks for posting, more enjoyable then corrupted Justin T videos ;) Ya unfortunately counting on KZbin google isn’t a good plan guess this is why so many channels have duplicates on other platforms

[@clintonbleaney7160]

Awesome 👍

[@amyrobinson3119]

Praying 🙏

[@dayV-uz7jp]

WTF dude... why do I look forward to all your vids?

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

It must be my tantalizing hair 😆

[@TryCurious-fi8lg]

Me too. Especially the next few. 😆

[@BB-if9ln]

I don't get dizzy watching your Moose on the Loose news, except when the liberals scam us even more. You have balls of steel my man and all I could ever do would be to watch the hiking you do. You are helping so many people see what's really going on, along with showing us the beauty of this country. Thanks for all you do.😎

[@greenfield3211]

May I ask where can a fello purchase the sun shield your wearing around your neck?, great video.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

its this one: amzn.to/45yec9R

[@greenfield3211]

@@IdRatherBeHiking Thank you muchly.

[@amyrobinson3119]

I have been watching these…

[@HypocriticYT]

Ever considered hang gliding from the top?

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

that would be fun but a lot of extra weight to carry

[@andybiker-hiker4343]

Really like your videos. Why did you take so long to post this very good adventure? Surprised you don't wear gloves on rocky terrain I haven't been up there since 1982 ... I'm gonna have to do it soon before the years run out 🤔

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I normally wear gloves but it was really hot. These take a lot of time and I make next to nothing posting them. I switched to gear videos which do make money and I make political videos on Moose on the Loose now. Once my work for the day is done then I chip away at these videos. If they ever start making money they they'll get more priority time spent on them.

[@danielfegley2735]

Looks like a path you can only see when you are standing there from here I can't see it at all.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

its kinda faint in spots

[@shawnbaker9]

Have you done arrowsmith via the CPR?

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I don't have the skillset for that. Some serious class 4 and 5 climbing to connect off of cokely up the bumps to arrowsmith.

[@marcmnx]

Great video, thanks! Is this a canadian thing with these gates? Doesn’t make much sense…

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Its not even a Canadian things is a Vancouver Island thing.

[@lillieball7662]

Hi David, I know you from Moose on thr Loose and didn't know you had other channels. But shouldn't you take someone along your hikes. I am always thinking of safety especially when going on a mountain. I have also watched Kyle hates hiking and his stories are horrific. Loves you hiking vids as well, keep it going, maybe not in winter but when it's safe. ❤

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I bring people when I've got people to bring otherwise solo it is

[@themooseontheloose]

AhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhooooooooOOOOHHH! I think that's the noise moose make?

[@HypocriticYT]

The gate is government answer for your safety 😂 see how well that works 😂

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

the gates are in place to prevent people damaging heavy machinery also to hide clear cuts of old growth

[@JackieWorkman-b9d]

David when on your climbing trips do you ever come across any rattle snakes…..and l must say l enjoy your videos but they look really dangerous.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

on rattle snakes on the island, in america I never encountered any

[@gavinschneider7420]

Moose on a mountain🤙

[@NoCarNancy]

I feel like you're gonna be one of those KZbinrs that took one too many chances 😮

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Could be, I'm ok with that.

[@dayV-uz7jp]

@@IdRatherBeHiking Experience life. No one can say they had a boring life. Cheers!

[@TryCurious-fi8lg]

If so, it will be worth it. Chances are, we are going to die doing something we love. Are you?

[@Jenyb420]

They should make it so you can’t get in but you can get out.. that’s dangerous

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

very true, for that reason you almost need to carry an angle grinder. If you are stuck behind one in no cell service in summer its possible to die from lack of water out there behind a gate

[@Jenyb420]

@@IdRatherBeHiking no doubt.. I’m a machinist.. I carry all kinds of goodie’s in my truck.. better to have it n not need it.. then need it n not have it! ☝🏻😉

[@lharestad6804]

Aren’t. You the guy from the political channel? Awesome!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I am yes

[@heezahoser4386]

Ever run into one them big hairy critters they say are out there? I don't mean Phil Robertson, I mean one them boys they call Bigfoot and such. Folks go out hunting and fishing and catch a glimpse. Smell like they been back of your fridge for a year. Just be careful, heard they can get antsy at times, if you know what I mean.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Never seen bigfoot but smelt him, maybe that was my buddy though

[@Suezee66]

Was just wondering the same 😅

[@reneethibeault5129]

I want to do this hike soo bad, but I dont know a single person on this island nor do i have a vehicle..... would someone be willing to car pool? I'll pay for gas!!!! please

[@michaelhunt5381]

if you ever want to spend more time back there! let me know .... i have keys!!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

wow! how'd you get keys?

[@Simsswift]

Just realized i wasn't subscribed on either of my accounts, but i have such a crush on you. You'd take me on just the type of adventures i wanna be on. - a hot girl from AZ

[@amyrobinson3119]

Oh sweetheart my posts aren’t showing up

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

i see this one

[@amyrobinson3119]

@@IdRatherBeHiking I got an Alpine Berry a year or two ago ate the white fruit.

[@amyrobinson3119]

I didn’t want you to have to do something extraneous for 3 dollars… 🙏

[@HypocriticYT]

Wherever you hike in BC you can find Chinese spy 😂

[@xXSGTSPACEMANXx]

Even tho we should preserve nature take nothing but picture leave nothing but footprints, you should leave a fuck Trudeau flag at the top of the mountain 🤣

[@monicasehuprt3298]

Be careful u or your dog doesn’t get any ticks

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

That's not my dog, just some random dog haha