Pitt River hot springs by canoe & bike

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Getting to Pitt River hot springs is kinda like an adventure triathlon: you paddle a canoe, then bike, then swim (if you count soaking) in the hot spring. It is challenging to get to, but absolutely worth all the effort. Here is the video of our experience.
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[@Hungry_Tree_Ghost]

Not too many things better than having a well behaved dog that can go on adventures with you. A Partner In Crime till death do us part. Thanks for sharing this adventure!

[@Beacon_Offroad]

3rd gen 4runner, Mountain bikes and a canoe, youre speaking my language. Sweet video.

[@lvtiguy226]

I second your response KB. Epic adventure! Neda certainly seemed to enjoy the fun as well. This one is on my "explore it" list now. I hope I get there someday.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks KB! I love combining all these things to experience our backyard!

[@Beacon_Offroad]

@@lifeofluke I have 2 channels, 1 for toyota content and 1 for mountain biking. Cheers dude.

[@noahrobertson4127]

So jealous

[@druckerman247]

Oh yeah

[@stevenbridge]

I spent a summer/fall up there in the 70's with the International Pacific Salmon Commission. I stayed at the hatchery for a few days but couldn't stand the cooks grub. I got sent to the logging camp (Alvin) where the food was a waaay lot better. The Postmistress of Alvin and her husband ran a speakeasy where we spent most nights. It was as well stocked and entertaining as any pub in town. We saw Grizzly, Beaver, Coyote, Cougar, Black Bear and lots and lots of Sockeye Salmon. We were on the river every day and it was one of the best experiences of my life. We never got to go in the hot springs however, because we were working every day. Thanks for the trip back, I would love to make it up there again one day.

[@yako0000]

that's how a hot springs should be. remote and undeveloped.

[@lifeofluke]

100%

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

in British Columbia MOST of the hot springs are undeveloped, but were homesteaded years ago by locals, loggers, and/or Hydro. The deeper into the bush, the better experience and the more interesting the people you meet. Also, kept clean by most. You wont see the mountains of garbage you see at the USA springs.

[@JosiahRoe]

Well, there's concrete, campsites, ropes, a road, trails, etc. but yeah, "undeveloped" :)

[@4Runner123]

@@JosiahRoe there’s no actual campsites there. The road is strictly logging road that goes from logging areas to lake no way to drive in. Thanks to people yes concrete was used to create the perfect hot tubs. Can’t remember who did the work ,but in order to do that definitely not an easy job.

[@lifeofluke]

@mark o Shout out to those people, because without the concrete there would be no hot spring pools to soak in

[@pinebearclub]

You’re gonna hate me for this, but I went to those springs by jet ski, twice! Once in a group of three and solo a month later. Mad respect for you to canoe this lake, as it can get real rough in a hurry! Thanks for bringing me back! Bryan from Vancouver

[@sebdob9708]

Nah thats lit

[@cam.]

@@sebdob9708 Fr

[@t77break]

Sooo dope

[@tfgbest7763]

How long did it take

[@TheRealRhodri]

Imagine going to a hot spring...and then finding some dudes had brought a dog with them to chill with you. Amazing.

[@shadowshot9897]

With beer

[@shivanichoudhary9129]

That would be so cool😍

[@Shadow77999]

pretty unexpected

[@nickmcdonald6731]

Shit I've been camping, and some people showed up with a pet goat, hahaha!

[@kit2130]

Dog has a heart on his nose ❤️

[@stevieray4520]

I thought I was the only one who seen that on the dog and on me to connect the dots .

[@09darkS]

Appreciate you setting up the camera and paddling away for us to see the perspective. RIP shoulders.

[@lifeofluke]

haha, thanks for watching!

[@olivervonsivers6622]

Did this trip myself this summer because of this video, exactly same ways of travel, and it was a journey and a half.

[@lifeofluke]

Ya Oliver, I'm glad you got to experience it! The video really doesn't capture how much effort is required to do this kind of trip

[@zunigasusy]

How do I get to this beautiful place???? Please

[@11principessa11]

The hot springs looked beautiful! I love that you bring Nina along for your adventures 😀

[@colorado841]

7:06 The host springs is so beautiful with the light reflecting on the water and the moss covered rocks and the full moon.

[@PandaSap]

idk what ur seeing but i saw his cheeks

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

👍😁that lil girl dogs gotta be havin the time of her life! what a great trip for her to experience!

[@lifeofluke]

For sure, she loves coming along on these adventures!

[@kenhorne88]

I know this was a few years ago by now but great job on the documentation and videography. .... not to mention your determination. Thanks for putting it all together!

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Ken! It definitely took some determination to paddle that lake, back to back in 2 days!

[@somap8380]

That’s one lucky dog; free to run and explore with 2 wonderful guys. 👍

[@JaiField]

I love B.C. so much.... Literally has EVERYTHING. It's the mot beautiful place on earth; people and landscape.

[@Hal-ef1je]

I’m from Nova Scotia and have never made it that far west before, I’d really love to.

[@jarastafaria3088]

@@Hal-ef1je the people are kinda gross. Homeless encampments everywhere and a serious drug problem. All the good people left when communist china regentrified an already beautiful city. It's unusual to run into a Canadian in b.c. usually it's some wealthy migrant trying to exploit the place. Also the few Canadians u do meet are all trust fund kids from Toronto and Quebec. I think bc is a perfect example of multiculturalism failing and it's destroying the beautiful nature that makes bc so great.

[@Hal-ef1je]

@@jarastafaria3088 Thanks for the intel but I’d probably be steering clear of the cities, I’d love to go on a hunting or fishing trip up there sometime in the near future.

[@TheMarkieGoodBoy]

The place is amazing. The people are fine. I hear the East Coast folks are much more friendly

[@Eb-ux9bz]

@@jarastafaria3088 Which province and city doesn't have homeless encampment and drug problems? The fact that B.C.'s fair weather plays a big factor and an ideal place for homeless to encamp. Can you picture homeless people in Toronto, Quebec, Winnipeg during winter season? Also when you say unusual to run into a Canadian, you mean Caucasian? The fact that B.C. is a multicultural city is what makes it unique and beautiful. Having to experience different types of ethnic foods and cultures is what separates us from other provinces. There's plenty of Canadians everywhere you go, I'm sorry that they're not all white people as you prefer. B.C. is thriving and definitely not a failure when it comes to multiculturalism. You seem to have a problem with Asian take over, don't blame them. If you want to point fingers, perhaps Canada immigration may help explain to you what our role as a country in taking in the number of immigrants entering the country. It's similar in Toronto, Quebec, Montreal and Calgary.

[@TravelWithTats]

I hope to this one in September. The bikes were such a good idea too. Now just need a friend with a canoe

[@RedRockMaintenance]

One hot springs I always wanted to go to when i lived in BC. That looks amazing.

[@chrism1966]

Color of that water is unreal. Beautiful

[@meowss]

This is so amazing! Thank you for sharing. This is totally the way to live!

[@lifeofluke]

Thank you!!

[@Super-ih8jq]

Every frame of this video looks like a desktop wallpaper

[@reginanogueira9167]

Yes I tried to screenshot to put on my pc wallpaper XD

[@4Blanketforts]

Some absolutely amazing shots in this video man! It really shows how hard you worked and you do it all with a smile, absolutely wonderful.

[@lifeofluke]

I appreciate you noticing that, thanks Sam!

[@myrachurchman5013]

Thank you for sharing your adventures. I am retired and had hoped to do a fraction of what you accomplished on this trip, but due to a health issue I am unable to walk more than a short distance. Seeing places in BC like this allows me to enjoy sights I would otherwise miss. Cheers!

[@lifeofluke]

I'm sorry to hear that, although glad my videos can help vicariously in a small way!

[@winmag4049]

Great video, I worked for fisheries up there for 6 or 7 years starting in the early 90's, brings back alot of memories, I've explored that river and every small creek flowing into it looking for salmon. Cheers!

[@theflyingrick]

The cute dog has my heart, I mean how chill she is🥺🐶❤️. Living the best life🥰.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Rick!

[@cynderelliee]

Beautiful video! Excited to watch the others.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Cindy!

[@iRonlMoNKleY]

I didn't see anything but kindness and peace in your video. The three of you have a rad bond. The perfect way to live life.

[@kayakcraig]

what a fun video guys! so rad to see the multisport element getting after it.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Cleg!

[@jasonmatthews1904]

Amazing! Bucket list item for sure!

[@way2kool100]

Spent most of my childhood at the head of the Pitt. Family owns cabins in this area.

[@jkendler]

Is there any truth to the comments online that the area is being "shut-down", i.e. no jet boats, "netting on the bridge to stop helicopters", "land owner blocking hot springs off due to liability"?

[@spritesponsored4001]

The amount of likes on this video is criminal, your videos are so well shot and you deserve to be a much bigger channel

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Lucas!

[@shivanichoudhary9129]

Indeed

[@ksimpp]

Awesome to see my hometown. So beautiful even in the clouds!

[@lifeofluke]

Ya it definitely is beautiful, Kelsey!

[@wildrfitness]

My dad and I did this trip a few years ago, thanks for the memory flashback!

[@lifeofluke]

Awesome, thanks Alecia!

[@Andy-vt7sl]

Great video, great videography. Thanks for sharing your passion.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Andy!

[@sunflowers8508]

Beautiful...just beautiful

[@Zoomdak]

What an awesome adventure, thank you so much for sharing! Love the scenery and details you've included, and even enjoying the hot springs as they ought to be enjoyed!

[@KayBertoss]

Been to the hot springs twice. Amazing back then too but no one tenting in those days. Spent a lot of time on Pitt Lake and river in the mid 80's & much of the 90's. In-Laws bought the old town of Alvin. Now a fishing lodge. Lost 4 friends in the lake. Never did find them. I have lots of respect for that Lake as it can get nasty real quick. Well done canoeing the entire lake to the log dump, then biking to the hot springs. There used to be a fish hatchery up there as well. Loved that whole place. Very wild. I always felt Pitt Lake was so far away but yet so close. I see all the vehicles parked up at the head in your vid. it looks very busy up there these days. Even 2 years ago.

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

Shallow lakes are actually more dangerous than the ocean. You can predict ocean swells. Lakes can change in moments, wind direction, weather impact.

[@keithhepworth4934]

This showed up in my feed and I’m so glad it did. What an amazing trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Keith!

[@mag6521]

Surreal.. thank you for sharing this magical experience

[@kimberlystetsko]

One of my Absolute Fave hot springs I've been to! ❤

[@adkkev]

another good one Luke!! And congrats to Nina the wonder dog ... that long ride in the canoe and then to run/walk to the hot springs trail, through the woods to your camp & the springs ... and then do it in reverse the next day ... amazing!! Quite the canine companion Luke!

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Kevin, to bring her along to places like this, is the exact reason why I got her!

[@sashan.4786]

One of the best videos i’ve seen in a while ... right on 👍🏼

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Sasha!

[@chinesespoon]

This is breathtakingly beautiful. Love Pitt Lake

[@lifeofluke]

thanks, Pitt lake is incredible

[@edehcsne]

I almost watch the entire weekend your videos. Thanks for sharing♥️

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks!

[@kevinbuda7087]

Glad you guys didn't encounter heavy winds on that lake. You'd have gone in. But you guys look like you know what you are doing. And you said it was shallow. Where I live people die every year. Good times.

[@bellas_adventure_s]

Holy moly that looked magical 😍🥺

[@DevinWiles]

all the vibes, thanks!

[@michaelramos7026]

In a word. Stunning.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Michael!

[@GerdPeters]

Very cool, was up there in the early 80’s, I remember the old “Alvin” post office site. The Hot springs is essentially the same but way more popular. You got balls canoeing up the Pitt. Kudos

[@Narrowway7]

Your buddy is hilarious 😂 great team and doggo you’ve got there!

[@throbinhood6930]

New sub. Love the adventure. What really brought me joy was the pup. Just chilling like one of the boi’s. Mine passed 2 years ago. My Shepherd is coming along great. I cant wait to take her out this summer! Its been so lonely since my other dog had passed. Its so easy to over look the blessings dogs bring us.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks dude! It's true, we shouldn't take dogs for granted and I hope you have some great adventures with your shepherd!

[@christianxzowner2958]

The dog makes it worth it...thats some adventure..thanks guys

[@jarastafaria3088]

Dogs destroy hotsprings. Not cool.

[@robbarber7253]

@@jarastafaria3088 🙄 how do dogs destroy hot springs? lol wtf

[@jarastafaria3088]

@@robbarber7253 hot springs don't ever freeze and dogs shit and piss everywhere. the bacteria grows and eventually they become biohazards and need to be shut down from public use for an amount of time before they become safe to use. Have u ever left a hot spring feeling really sick, that's usually the reason.

[@jeremyyates6570]

🥺 such a beautiful movie

[@Jomozor]

Definitely adding this to the trip list

[@AW-xv7dq]

FANTASTIC! Thanks for sharing!

[@simonbecker748]

Beautiful cinematography!!!

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Simon!

[@AbandonedUrbexCanada]

Amazing adventure guys! Great work. Must have been sore the next day!

[@nolanclark5754]

This is the most chill video I’ve ever seen

[@sightorvision]

Is that a cat in pfp

[@amateurhouradventures]

Love these multi-sport adventures! Keeping rocking it gentlemen!

[@southernjustice615]

Oh how awesome!

[@tonyallen4573]

Hi guys, great fun video, just done this trip this weekend for the second time. You guys lucked out with the wind. First year we went it was scary rough, thought we may get swamped as the swells were so deep, on the way up we made it in 4hrs and return in 4.5hrs. This time rough conditions again, 5.5 up and 7 down.....lake was so low we walked about a kilometer across the flats, lol The little town of Alvin is so cool and the scenery is stunning all the way. Thanks for sharing

[@rosecastelao6490]

This reminds me of the central mountain range in Cuba. I'll have to visit Pitt lake

[@coreycheng9926]

so awesome. thank you for sharing

[@lifeofluke]

thanks Corey

[@fishing_amy]

What a beautiful spot

[@Lullebullee]

This video is pure peace

[@kaiz8065]

Stunningly Beautiful! Awesome work Luke!

[@lifeofluke]

Thank you Kaining!

[@RootSuitMan]

Man that was a beautiful video.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks!

[@akshaygupta8515]

This is first time I'm watching ur vlog....& u just showed me amazing mountain rivers hot springs almost everything one searching for natural beauty....

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Akshay

[@trev777]

Great shots! That doggi is precious!

[@user-fz3sz2dj4r]

Awesome vid. What kind of bikes are those?

[@lifeofluke]

Mine is a rocky mountain slayer and the other is a kona jake

[@MrSh4des]

Thanks for uploading this I know where I'm going this summer.

[@Patvk8]

Thanks for sharing that! I'd love to experience those hot springs 😍 😋

[@manojdadhwal]

What an experience you had 🤯just wow 🙌🏻

[@jordanharrison4624]

loved this. big props for the shot near the end where you paddled past the rock. I can just imagine heading back then saying let's stop there set up a camera then loop back and paddle past it just to loop back again to get the Camera 👍

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Jordan! Ya it is a lot of extra work to get those shots, but I look at it as more time to take in the moment and appreciate it!

[@egrandmaison]

I grew up on that lake but never got the chance to make it to the springs, Sweet video and appreciate your explorations very much so. Cheers

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Eric!

[@onelegwest]

Great video. Gave me some flashbacks to my first trip to those exact hot springs back in the 90's. We were a group of 4 and my Golden Retriever. I remember the 20ft boat we were in, striking a sand bar as we entered Pitt Lake during low tide. Luckily there was about 1ft of water above the sandbar so it didn't damage the hull. We had to get out onto the sandbar and push the boat back into deeper water. As we were doing this, we realized the tide was still going out so we had to hurry or else we would've been stranded on it lol!!

[@4Runner123]

If you hit the sand bar “mud flats” obviously you weren’t paying attention to the navigational buoys.

[@onelegwest]

@@4Runner123 LOL! Yup. That's right. I was just a passenger in the boat. The owner of the boat learned something that day for sure.

[@4Runner123]

@@onelegwest our cabin was just to the left we would watch on the weekends and see lots of people do that. If there were kids we would walk out and help, otherwise sit drink beers and laugh 🙂

[@onelegwest]

@@4Runner123 That's hilarious! Do you have any strange stories to tell from that area? No worries... No judgement here. I've been hunting Mule deer up near Williams Lake since 1998 and it wasn't until Nov 2019 that a couple weird events happened on that 10-day trip that I'll never forget.

[@4Runner123]

@@onelegwest lots and lots of stories. The problem with Pitt lake is it’s always cold unless in shallows mid summer. Wind usually comes up twice a day caused by the valley and temperature changes. Most accidents happen from inexperience and alcohol. I have no issues about people drinking out on their boats ,but not good when the driver is! People buy a new boat go out on the water without knowing what they are doing! If you want a good laugh just go watch any boat launch since that’s where it all starts.

[@artiejane359]

Wow just wow

[@BarkerVancity]

used to go here all the time as a kid. grew up across from the boat launch for 12 years as a kid. generator power and had to pump water from the lake, no cable or internet. anyways we would take a boat up to the logging docks, then had a beater truck. the trip would take a few hours with them. just curious as to how long it took to to boat the bike as i want to back there. been over 20 years now. 1:08 most of the cabins looked like this, lots were extended over years. the A frame cabins, i lived in one of the bigger project cabins.. btw that channel doesnt go all the way through, it just goes to the cabins, your lucky it was high tide as thats all mud flats during low tide. as you can see on you way back when your walking on it. thats still high.

[@TheTrueManofTheWorld]

6:43 Now that's a vibe

[@bombjack5503]

Guys, you are crazy. Thumb up.

[@robertknewitz7513]

That area looks beautiful. I like how you didn't go the more "expensive" route. Shows that you don't need a lot of money to still explore.

[@lifeofluke]

Exactly the message I'd like to get across!

[@robbarber7253]

To he fair all his gear, bikes, truck etc isn't exactly cheap

[@busrahtoparslan]

I was gonna write a comment saying that this is the most incredible thing i have ever seen on the donut shaped lake video but this is unreal. That camping spot and the journey to get there is tooo hard to believe! Loved this channel 😍

[@robertbaldwin2281]

Great vid did know if up to now but love your trip

[@gmancrawford8873]

Lived there for many yrs serious Sasquatch country

[@onelegwest]

Yup. Many stories from that area.

[@druid139]

Such a cute doggo!

[@snugliwugli]

I was in the right place at the right time and I got to go there by helicopter in the winter. Crazy amazing!

[@mantradox]

Lifeo and Fluke - as I just realised that this is not a name of one person but two different people! Awesome trip, especially watching it in the year of COVID... subbing and liking!

[@the_grand_tourer]

Niiiiice, and love the chocolate collie doggo.

[@tigeroye]

Wow that is beautiful. Makes me want to go too.

[@andyt7159]

Respect dude . I love your experiences . Damn KZbin , it’s a pity their algorithm doesn’t allow much coverage to your videos . I am in Maple ridge and I am going to try this one .

[@jayden4249]

How did it go? I'm trying to get my dudes on board for this one and want to know what skill/strength level is needed for the water portion. We are all skilled mountain and endurance bikers but not all of us are familiar with canoeing.

[@TheWolfManBC]

did either of you bang it out?

[@stephanlandry9406]

Another beautiful video. I'm a new subscriber and been binge watching. This is very inspiring to get back out and enjoy nature the way I once did. Thank you for making these wonderful vids.

[@GIScartography]

ABSOLUTELY GOT MY SUB FOR THIS VID DUDE. I think I may have to replicate this one some day. Perfect.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Charlie!

[@Joseph-qb1es]

Great video thanks. Nice work with the shots.

[@SantoshSingh-rn4yj]

It's fantastic video 😎

[@dangraham8349]

Man!!! That's paradise!!!!

[@KC_604]

Been here once my uncle took me and my bro we didn’t go up to springs but we went up to that river and found a run off creek deep enough to cliff dive and picnic with the small habatchi grill lol pit lake canoeing is no joke it was a crazy journey tho

[@smileyhappyradio]

Beautiful trip. Your dog is living her best life for sure. Dont you lock up a canoe somehow?

[@birdman1843]

Thumbs up 👍 for that dog

[@1lop88]

Stunning. Where is this?

[@alanbenjaminw]

Bro! your adventure videos have taken on a whole new level of awesome in the past year A+

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Alan!

[@elizabethonnature5452]

Because it is remote, it's so enjoyable with pure nature