Surprised by the Cochamo Valley of Chile - (TJN Ep. 12)

Sometimes you learn things the easy way and sometimes you have to learn things the hard way. I chose the later in this episode of "The Journey North." I realize I have lost my rain jacket a few days too late and am quickly soaking wet in a full day of rain in Chile. Wet and cold my spirits were pretty low. My rain jacket had come off the back of my bike a few days previously and there was nothing I could do about it. What followed were some of the roughest times at camp.
This is Episode 12 of "The Journey North Series." This series chronicles my trip across South America by bicycle in 2019. The previous episodes can be found on my channel page.
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[@davidharper5991]

Great video! The rain looked rough.

[@KarlKroll]

It wouldn't have been bad except that I didn't have my raincoat, I deal with rain a lot it is just hard to film without ruling cameras

[@RedRoadRunner23]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@KarlKroll]

Thanks for watching!

[@RedRoadRunner23]

@@KarlKroll Yw 😊

[@corvus400]

So facinating! Thank you for showing us all the beauty of touring:)

[@KarlKroll]

Thanks for watching!

[@cesartaylor]

Been there. Didn't see any of that. Now I'll have to go back damn you.

[@KarlKroll]

Hahaha, glad to give a reason! Although there are so many good places in South America

[@Biking360]

Your videos are genuinely epic and I enjoy every second of them. You're also made of pretty tough stuff. Well done lad. JP the old guy

[@KarlKroll]

Cheers JP! I make them for you guys so glad you enjoy them!

[@Bikepacking]

The slug brillant lol

[@TheSkatingAces]

the only bikepacking channel thats up there with iohan gueorguiev. thanks:)

[@KarlKroll]

Cheers Dangerboy, That is a huge compliment!

[@grnwlski]

I agree. You guys are both humble warriors imho :) Thanks for the inspiration!

[@billthul2440]

Amazing footage! Love the scenery.

[@KarlKroll]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnLRice]

Really excellent work in all aspects good sir! Thanks for sharing! 😎👍

[@KarlKroll]

My pleasure!

[@michaelodwyer4000]

That region looks incredible. Thanks for sharing. Do you think you'll get back on the road next year or had you already finished?

[@KarlKroll]

Soooo... I had made it from Ushuia to Costa Rica when the Pandemic started andhoped to be back on the trail this summer heading south from Alaska but Canada is currently not open. I plan on finishing the full Ushuia to Alaska sometime soon but am currently just waiting. This summer I will probably look for a different ride if Canada will be closed all summer.

[@desert.mantis]

Lost jacket, snails, wasps, kittens....what a scary segment of the journey...LOVIN' IT! Was this filmed with the original adventure, Karl? Or did you return to continue the Journey North?

[@KarlKroll]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes all the videos from the series are from my trip in 2019/2020

[@Liljoozy]

8:29 I'd be afraid of the effects of UV on that rope over time

[@KarlKroll]

yes, there were some incredibly questionable ropes which I avoided

[@wishfull9036]

At least it was escargot and not leech.

[@KarlKroll]

🤣🤣🤣