Solo Camping in Canadian Rainforest, Late Winter (Ep10)

Late winter camping in British Columbia's west coast. I go to a secret lake that few people seem to ever make it to. Lila the dog joins me for this mini adventure. We do all kinds of campfire cooking and cook up a feast. We also explore some ancient old growth forest and do some off-roading as well.
* For the privacy of the lake featured in this video, comments will be turned off for this Episode #10

[@bruce8554]

This is just the peace before the storm... As a spring-chicken, I "biked up" with all my goods and shackles, to Blue Earth Lake from Spences Bridge, on the South Thompson). "Biked up" is a little under-played-in fact, I pushed most of the way (in the late '70s). There used to be a 100-year-old cattleman's log cabin there, where I spent 5 days, late fall. The first night, I cast out the last grasshopper of the year, just for the halibut... to be woken by my reel screaming before light. Figured a bear, or deer or some other beastie had got tangled, and I didn't have the courage to check until it was well-lit. The lake was like a millpond, rod exactly as I'd left it... (had I dreamt it?), On lifting the rod, barely on my peripheral range, an over-sized trout broke the surface, way down the lake... it took me five days to eat (3.5 kg+)... On the way back, barely a half km out of camp, coming around a corner, a healthy cougar was loping along the road away from me... fortunately, it didn't seem to notice (the bike was quiet, and they were more used to 4x4's and trikes, perhaps). I often wonder if it'd watched me the previous 5 days... it wasn't a peaceful trip back (22 km)... hit a rock and got a flat tyre, walked back in the dark, arrived at the Trans Canada at 2 am, humbled.

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Awesome!

[@janevalentine6391]

Beautiful camping, except for the way people trashed up the first place, but the old growth forest was astonishing, and the lakes were such beautiful colors. Canada is so beautiful. Lila is a darling!!!

[@dcranch4820]

I have a 170 lb Newfoundland male. When I play Coyotes and Wolves howling on my phone,his reaction is to run to me and stand with his tail curled and is in a defensive posture. He soon starts howling and barking and growling. This defensive trait is bread into the Newfoundland breed. It is truly the call of the wild when dogs howl! BC is a very beautiful place. Its shameful that there are people who leave garbage and do damage to those old majestic trees! Looking forward to you returning to your cabin build!

[@garywright5556]

Thanks for taking us along. Beautiful dog and awesome scenery.

[@journeychains]

WOW!! Love to see beautiful lakes people can still go to, but I also agree with you on people bringing shit in and leaving it behind. Love the channel. Keep going.

[@neutonrenda2303]

It definitely looks like your city girl loved the camping trip as much as you. Enjoyed watching.👍

[@johnboss7902]

Lila is a gem.

[@slowly_radish8374]

Omigosh the scenery! Why, why do so many humins need to mark & trash where they've been? Lila is beautiful & good company- whatta sweetie. Looking forward to more 👍👍

[@charlessessions7293]

Beautiful country up there in Canada 🇨🇦 !! That doggy 🐕 sure is happy 😊

[@buffalo4127]

Shawn, perhaps Lilla could go out to doggy camp for the summer at Cabin River Outdoors (-;

[@kevingarman1367]

I just found your channel yesterday and today have binged watched most of your videos because the doctor wants me to stay off my foot while it heals. I’m enjoying your videos so much because frankly even though I like other channels, your channel seems more real than a lot of them do. You are doing what I have dreamed about and won’t be able to do at this age, so stick with it and don’t give up or quit posting videos and I promise to help you cut lumber and pound nails from my recliner! Best wishes.

[@neutonrenda2303]

Love the fact that you know of all these places, and it's not your first time there either. It says a lot.👍

[@dfoltz268]

Man the view from those campsites are amazing!

[@bartobuilt2601]

the secret spots are the best!

[@mc9551]

You couldn't have picked a better camping companion for this trip. Looks like a great time was had by both.

[@TempyBuilds]

Aww sweet Lila girl is so lovely , bless her , sweet baby , sending big hugs to Lila

[@thomasdausch8557]

Always great content , thankyou for taking us along, looking forward to new videos on your build on your land, be safe out there and give Lila a pet from me

[@va7dgp]

Nothing like seeing local views of hwy 99. Enjoy your videos from Old Goat in New Westminister

[@missindependent1973]

🤣 Lila, the star of Episode 10 😂 I love her, so entertaining.❤ I have to get out of Ontario…head west AB, BC….one of those two 😊

[@MoroMoro1]

Great video! the one lane rocky roads near the edge made me anxious lol. Can't wait for the next update. Thanks for sharing.

[@nossnevs2146]

Glad to see you back! Nice video as always!

[@Nena84734]

Oh she’s so lucky to have a friend like you! What a fantastic area!

[@colin8532]

Oh man, Lila is such a sweetheart! I hope you can take her out on more adventures and share them with us. It looks like you both had a blast!

[@ervintaylor6508]

Keep them coming man we love it

[@user-df3yf5ck1w]

What gorgeous scenery! Great job on all of the camera placements on the road showing the car going over dangerous terrain. Lots of work and it was definitely worth it to your audience. Lila is adorable. Love seeing her and your love for your best companion. ❤

[@WeesdaGaia]

... Yeah ! ... and you still go shoppin' in the supermarket !!! ... Voila ! ... way out of sight ...

[@rootofevil777]

While Lila howled her tail was wagging. Could be worse. Cannot wait to watch you back up at your land. Take care. Stay safe.

[@Sean-bp6xb]

How did Lila go from muddy messy to clean? Ahhh, in the water. Fun times. Liked it. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉

[@joannehiiro1111]

How could anyone look out at that beautiful lake and back to that giant forest and decide to carve that tree. WTF W.K.

[@user-tq3hd9wl5p]

Awesome 😊

[@neutonrenda2303]

Great food for camping, it's very much the type that's popular here in South Africa to cook over the fire. The potatoes normally get butter and garlic, wrapped in foil and straight in the coals. The brussel sprouts are one thing I'm normally eating alone, don't know many people who like them as much as I do.👍

[@cabinriveroutdoors]

I'm gonna try that!

[@akomni-vr5gt]

I never see a saw hand or mechanized! If a wind storm whips up or Sasquatch pushes over a tree on your way out, you'll be whacking for day's with your hatchet!

[@rfastkats924]

Beautiful lake, sweet Lila and I must add, my sister almost fainted when you walked out of the lake

[@cabinriveroutdoors]

Haha. Thanks

[@jonathanemocling3826]

Sad! Beautiful place. Trees so much history. Vandalized 😢

[@WalksInCamera]

Cool trip and some straightforward cooking. Lovely scenery too. Thanks for sharing!

[@annak1377]

love this Lila edition of Cabin-River-Outdoors, so chill and all the great cooking

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Great tour ! very nice spots to go have a camp out :) Yes the big holes you need 3 wheels driving for sure " Awesome old forest , that new forest always very thick until some die off, Very beautiful area :)

[@gorillagoldhunters]

1.92$ cdn a litre… that’s like 7.60$ a gallon for our American friends lol

[@danelhouseofel7634]

Good change of paste. Your cabin build videos are great to watch. I can't wait to see it when it is done. Also, just a quick tip when you chop wood, please use a piece of wood to hold down the pieces you are chopping. I have seen people cut themselves on accident. Plus, I'd hate to see you get injured. Thanks for the upload.

[@fredgabriel4408]

this is down my home country

[@cedarmontreuil1018]

Keep it up 🔥🔥🔥

[@roscosredneckadventures6717]

Gosh lyla is adorrable . She looked to enjoy the howl i think. But you know her better .

[@inheriteddreams76]

When is the next Cabin video coming out? Every Saturday morning I immediately check for it after I pur my coffee!! 🙂

[@cabinriveroutdoors]

Hey. Thank you! That's awesome to hear that. I'm all out of footage from the property and won't be back up there again until late May. I will have a consistent amount of videos after that. In the meantime I will work on some recap videos when I get some free time that I think will be very entertaining/educational.

[@Judamac]

Great video.Loved the scenery.Lila is a beautiful dog .

[@mishkybishky]

What a beautiful spot!

[@ttriver17]

super cute doggo

[@evertevert7784]

cool thanks .. pretty places

[@marianfrances4959]

WK is an arse! Gorgeous lake. Love your pup.👍🇨🇦😎

[@alvarosergiopintodefigueir3987]

Parabéns . Local muito bonito e um lago que deve ser bom para se pescar . Se eu fosse mais jovem ........... .

[@mikebrunner1577]

I miss Kokanee. But in the US, now a Budweiser product. I would take Labatts also. Thank you for sharing the trip. I really miss Canada.

[@Shynethehypocrite]

1.93 L for regular... thanks JT

[@mikebrunner1577]

That is Beyond messed up. Come on people, have respect. Not just for Nature, but for Yourself.

[@mastiffsrme]

Liver tastes great fried in bacon fat, plain or dipped in flour first, with lots of S&P and so good for you too.

[@scott6252]

Oh that must have been willess kraphead Jr 😅 , nice spot.

[@christineandrew1387]

You are in my territory. I’ve watched you for quite a while it’s cool to see you go through my lands.

[@longjohn77]

Quite an honor hearing from the "owner" of the lands and territory🙄

[@WeesdaGaia]

... and ! ... I wonder how ? .. you are clean dishes ??? ... after eatin' so much ...

[@masherida]

Thanks for so many camera views….that must take a huge amount of back n forth!

[@jasmorgan94]

😊

[@paulfrizzell31]

👍

[@SteveHikesandBikes]

Really enjoyed your video, BC’s a great province. All that tasty food you were cooking, I kept thinking the bears would know you’re there, any signs up there?

[@cabinriveroutdoors]

Didn't see any bear signs this time

[@deborahb.3736]

better check yourselves for ticks.. ;o) what a nice owner letting you take her dog out camping.. but I picture you with some beast with a spiked collar.. haha. you are a ballsy dude... go anywhere... swim anywhere.. lol always wondering what you are going to challenge next. nice swim scene. your teeth weren't even chattering.

[@jeffroberts1834]

I see you watch Outdoor Boys, so do I, I prefer your adventures more though. He's so freaking rich, I think his videos are legit, but who knows. Beautiful camp site, fun time. Can't wait to get back to the cabin build though.

[@cabinriveroutdoors]

Thanks Robert! I'll keep at it. Looking forward to getting back up to the property sometime in May

[@Kywiscono]

Lilla living large on beef liver!

[@Melicoy]

I use the rechargable ikea batteries. Last a long time

[@blancaurbina9667]

I didn’t see it if he feed the poor dog 😂

[@geraldlandry6913]

His dog why are you worried, y'know he doesn't do everything on camera...just look at the dog does she look like she'd miss any meals...really

[@ItsMe-wm4mc]

I enjoy your cabin building series. I was touched when, on the previous video, you said how you missed Lila. Btw, that was a brutal get to the cabin, then get back to the vehicle with all that snow. You have to do some serious thinking on how you will be able to get to the road and to your cabin in the winter or do you plan on not being there during winter time?

[@cabinriveroutdoors]

Thank you. I plan to be there next winter. I will have to improve the road to the property quite a bit for easier access.

[@kimkimkim2634]

Great video! Did you forget your fishing rod?

[@cabinriveroutdoors]

Haha, I did forget the fishing rod

[@kimkimkim2634]

@@cabinriveroutdoors duuuude ! No way!

[@gregf5730]

Your gas prices are insane!!! Your price is 5.43 US$ per gallon versus $3.45US/gallon here. I'm bashing the petroleum profiteers here. Kudos to Lila for remembering the beer! 🍺 Come on dude priorities!

[@longjohn77]

A lot of the total is taxes of every type including a carbon tax.

[@gregf5730]

@@longjohn77 Thank you for the explanation.

[@longjohn77]

​cheers @@gregf5730

[@robertyoung1075]

Which road did you take to get there? What lake is that ?

[@lesterjames6507]

Just needs a new battery and fresh gas! 🤪

[@GAZOD]

Can see WK missed a few letters from his name ...like an er

[@longjohn77]

WK, wanker abbreviated?

[@MrManicola]

when are you going back to your cabn?

[@cabinriveroutdoors]

I hope to get back to the cabin on a more full-time basis in May sometime

[@notthatguy5896]

rainforest? canada🤷‍♂️

[@garyhoffman1517]

That’s darn cool buddy how your dog howls watching the video 🇺🇸👍👍👍