We Ran Out of Fuel on a Remote Wilderness Road | Trans-Labrador Highway Overlanding Adventure - E.6

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We Ran Out of Fuel on a Remote Wilderness Road | Trans-Labrador Highway Overlanding Adventure - E.6
Leaving an abandoned campground near Northwest River, Labrador we continued East on a remote stretch of the Trans-Labrador Highway as we headed for the coast and Port Hope Simpson. Early on in the day's travel, we knew we didn't have enough fuel to make it. Fortunately, we had a backup plan. The following day we, took a side route into St. Lewis and Iceberg Alley driving as far east as possible in mainland North America. Even more amazing, we saw a big Bull Moose Crossing the Highway and hiked with kids into a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is also a National Historic Site of Canada. This spot is known as the Boney Shore and is near Red Bay, Labrador. Here, you can find hundreds of old Right and Bowhead whale bones which were left there by Basque whalers who processed them there in great numbers for about 70 years here beginning in about 1600 which is about 400 years ago. They stopped because the whale numbers declined due to overharvesting and it was no longer feasible to make the long voyage from the shores of France and Spain from where the Basque hail.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro. & Moose!
0:32 Leaving Abandoned Campground & Back on the Trans-Labrador Highway
1:10 Low on Gas & 250km to the Next Gas Station
4:38 Paradise River Stop to Empty Jerry Cans of Gas
7:06 What Kind of Folding Knife Does Jim Carry?
7:17 Jarred Moose Meat for Lunch!
8:43 Giving Food to the Whiskyjacks - the National Bird of Canada
9:41 Overlanding is Self-Sufficient
10:40 Arriving in Port Hope Simpson
13:02 Reaching the Ends of the Earth - Dump Burnoff
13:22 Getting to Camp & Picking Wild Berries
14:34 STIHL Chainsaw & Splitting Firewood with Hudson Bay Axe
15:40 Yamaha Inverter Generator to Charge Trailer
16:38 Lighting Campfire
17:20 Setting Up Tapui Rooftop Tent, Cooking Dinner & Chilling by the Fire
19:09 The Next Moning - Propane Cook Stove Coffee & a Little Hike
21:09 Jim Morning Interview, What's to Come?
24:05 Driving Away
25:29 Side Adventure to Iceberg Alley & St. Lewis, a Quintassential Labrador Fishing Village
30:43 Mary's Harbour, Labrador
31:52 Bull Moose on the Road!
32:31 Hike With Kids to the Boney Shore Near Red Bay to See 400-Year-Old Whale Bones Left by the Basque
36:32 Back on the Trans-Labrador Highway to Blanc-Sablon
40:04 Coming Up Next

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

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[@paulwall5706]

Need a Permit or not ?

[@paulwall5706]

All the Traveling u do how do u know when u stop at a place to Camp that u either need a Permit or not ?

[@landthatilove6556]

I went to Newfoundland in 2002. We were there for 5 days and traveled from Channel Port aux Basques to St Anthony along the western coast. We didn't have enough time to travel east of there. And I'd always wanted to see what Labrador looked like. Thank you for sharing Labrador with us. And I can't wait to see your next video, when you're actually on Newfoundland. I want to go back REALLY badly! ❤️🇨🇦

[@thedoc1210]

the kids smiles

[@melonyrichards937]

The video starting out with Hudson yelling out heyyy like you was the best ever . I really enjoyed all the scenery it was so beautiful. All your videos are always awesome. Thank you for all that you do to bring us great videos .

[@williamweiss6128]

So cute hearing your son with the Baird war cry. Yeah!!

[@sydneywatson5320]

Loving the signature Baird "YEaaaaaaah!" Huddy had inherited 😄

[@robmetcalfe8902]

Love y’all being family they grow up quick I lost my daughter several yrs ago cherish the time you have

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I love everything about this family adventure. I get tickled hearing Hudson mimic Dad. Love how precious North & Wesley look while napping in the back. Enjoy seeing the beautiful scenery you see. That was so neat stumbling upon whale bones that old. Hearing the history was fascinating. Good to see Tori was able to get a rest in while you drive. She;s a very beautiful strong lady. Looking forward to next week.

[@MrJayson204]

Of all the things I was expecting from this episode, I certainly was NOT expecting Jim to drop a Biggie smalls lyric at us 😂

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Haha, I head the tube on a serious satellite radio station earlier that day and was into it

[@marianfrances4959]

LOL ya...you and Tory groovin'

[@JustJake77]

Every once and while we catch Ole Jim dropping some bars, from the greats. He knows what's up, haha.

[@c0ck_l2oach75]

Legend has it he even dropped bars of Wu Tang Clan on the Seal river.

[@johnhine8725]

I would not want to compete with him on lyrics or Tori on guitar hero from the sounds of it, on second thought that might be awesome. "kick down the door waivin' the .44"

[@brenatom.]

Thank you, once again, for creating and sharing some of the greatest content available anywhere on KZbin. Your family are the beautiful people. Thank you. ❤

[@judyschepp8748]

💯 Agreed!!!

[@latonyamason5993]

Luv your channel…huge Alone fan. So cute to see Huddy say “YEEAAH” 🥰 Just like Dad and Uncle Ted.

[@tjisalady8244]

It makes me giggle every time, love it.

[@gourddrawing]

Really enjoying this series with the entire Baird family.

[@duckypam]

Every time is the right time for Biggie. Tori you're hilarious! I have been enjoying this trip immensely. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@barbaralockett2956]

Another great adventure, the boys are so adorable, Wesley melts me with his smile, and North handled it like a champ, you and Tory make a fantastic couple, keep it coming, what’s next.

[@matissta]

I am never disappointed when I see you guys! You two are an amazing couple and obviously incredible parents. I particularly love how nothing stops you guys, let's load up the kids, the dog, the gear ... let's go!

[@nbcdhumbled]

Hearing Hudson partake in the classic Jim Baird Yeeeeaaaahhhhh...was epic. Great family trip. Thanks for the wholesome content. Safe travels Bairds!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot! Ya, he’s a little copy cat, it’s adorable

[@loriecorona8316]

It’s ok guys🥹 you were meant to be on the one you took. You have two happy kids, a dog who keeps track of Huddy, some delicious food along the way. You guys are awesome!😊

[@DanGoodspeed]

8:37 for the lunch time family win! Always a good time, bud. You two are raising them right! Thanks for letting us tag along and enjoy!

[@judyrobinson9556]

Enjoyed seeing the quaint little fishing villages. Reminded me of when I lived in CT along the ocean and there were lobster cages in backyards. We would go to the beach and the kids would go crabbing for tiny crabs, then take them to the bait shop and get money for them. We'd then head directly to the candy store where they would spend their earnings. Those are some great memories. Enjoying your family adventure. Oh no! You missed the ferry!

[@lipsticklodge7526]

It's good to see u guys just travelling with family, a break from paddling..a little more relaxing just driving thru scenic landscapes!

[@rosspearle6367]

It is just amazing that u two are willing to share your beautiful adventures with your family. I believe that I enjoy these more than your unbelievable canoe trips. Please keep on keeping on!!!!!

[@karenschantz649]

Just love seeing the realness of family adventures. Real husband/wife moments! Been married 37 years. Understand these times. Love how Wesley loved watching the fire and Huddy so cute.

[@lillianfirth5993]

This video was such a treat especially the last half of it! Loved the scenery, & it's always fun to see the delighted expressions on the faces of the boys!!

[@michaellejkowski6452]

There’s nothing on cable I’d rather watch then you and your wonderful family adventures

[@bonnieconley1057]

I'm the invisible one in the back seat jumping up and down.... love this part of the trip and know I'll enjoy the rest as well! Your children seem to enjoy this as much as you! Wesley does seem very content and connected which is so wonderful. Huddie... like a wee little adult in his desire to explore and taking it all in and such a happy child! I can not thank you enough for such an interesting video'; so well done and so enjoyable!

[@judyschepp8748]

I agree Bonnie👍 The boys really do seem happy. Westley is always smiling and little Hudson calling out "YEEEAAAHHH"! like his dad is so cute😍💖🥰💕

[@michaelbroyer3918]

I have commented on many of your videos, so all i can say is the family is kicking butt. Joy. Peace. Family. Adventure. Thank you for sharing.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

You’re very welcome! Thanks a lot for thinking in and for the encouragement

[@shelleypakenham9129]

You were not joking when you said your next campsite was amazing. At first I thought it was a little dumpy 😂 but then came the beautiful surprise. Thanks Jim and Tori for taking us along on your beautiful family adventure.

[@JW-es5un]

What a interesting Camping adventure. Both boys seem to be enjoying the trip. Westly seems to be much more alert & Happy. Huddie is just enjoying the outdoors. I think Tori you was pretty tired all this packing & unpacking (yes Jim did help) but Mommies always seem to pull more time making sure everyone is HEALTHY & HAPPY. GOD BLESS FROM (a 61 year old Grammy) WEST CENTRAL INDIANA USA FARMLAND ✝️🇺🇸😊🚜

[@dinahanau4409]

Oh, it's so nice seeing the kids enjoying the trip. Start them young and they too will continue to love the outdoors!

[@BarbaraKerrOlladypaddlin]

Red Bay looked very interesting. I love the little wagon for Wes. Great way for him to enjoy getting getting out in the wild wonderland that many other children only dream about. And he makes his woolly warm beanie look super cute on him 😀

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot and ya, that was very cool. It was a major seasonal Basque whaling station from about 1600 to 1670. The main product was whale oil which they’d render there and those rocks laid out like tiles that I pointed out were likely part of a 400 year old rendering station.

[@fomoescobar5328]

Jim you are a truly blessed man. Beautiful, wife, beautiful children, beautiful family, beautiful scenery and the most handsome dog! Thanks for sharing it all with us sir. I love how your wife not only supports you in these adventures, but she gets in there and proves that she can hang with the best and then some! I have been encouraging my wife to do this with me for ages. She is not there yet, but we have been watching together and maybe, this will be the start of our own adventures. Thank you Tori and Jim.

[@taureanwilliams4626]

Another great adventure thanks baird family!!!!!!!!!

[@jn1083]

Labrador is so similar to parts of Norway. Buildings and nature are almost mirror images. Beautiful.

[@mikewanders]

This type of country is just AWESOME. Something so magical and wild about the great north. Also, that bull moose in the intro is a UNIT

[@suezaple4950]

lol Hudson hand up saying Yaaaaaa, Just like daddy so cute . Such epic views along the route and your side route nice little village at that even though no icebergs in sight but wasn't that a health moose and so huge . some very incredible wilderness out there. epic family adventure happy you and Tori have brought us along.

[@elizabethmunroe3676]

Always exciting to be running out of gas, but I love that every camping spot is better than the last. Your dog, North, sat up watching the scenery for eight days straight. Every time Jim said, Look, North was the one who looked. But day nine, he had to snooze. So much fun travelling with your family.

[@johnnyb2677]

Tori starting to bop at 1:33 .... 😎💙👍🏻 yeaaaahhhh

[@colleend9034]

Hudson's YEAH is the cutest ever!

[@4wardlobster]

Jim I died laughing when you bite back at the apple maps lady. And yes, she is very annoying. Mute is your best friend!

[@user-to1to7ck8v]

I really enjoy how you include history in all the locations you travel through, it makes your video's so interesting ❤

[@dougpacanoemanburns4294]

I loved Hudson's "Baird Yell"!!!

[@zeldarobinson3382]

What a great journey and some beautiful scenery ☺️. awesome you got to walk the coast a bit and to bad you couldn't have had sunnier warmer days .But it's been great and the boys are so good and happy. Can't wait for the next episode..so glad you never ran out of gas good information for anyone driving there..Stay safe and healthy 💞

[@karencarpenter7894]

L pp pop

[@lewisvillalta2492]

What an amazing trip With family

[@sherrierifenberg2199]

Another incredible family video…good history lesson, too! Love this adventure!

[@elledaniels3176]

thank you, great photography & videos. thanks for sharing your beautiful children with us. Amazing how fast they are growing! God bless you!

[@paulezycom]

Love the background music

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks

[@patbeaudoin4237]

Another great campsite the boys look so happy. 🙂🇨🇦👍👍👍

[@richard_west]

Love the drone shot of your moving truck! Didn't think that was possible! Impressive!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks, one of us got out of the truck and flew it while the other drove, or we just used and auto setting while both in the truck. We also have just manually flown it while both sitting in the truck and driving.

[@dedwin8930]

Awesome!!!

[@debbieholman906]

Incredible footage.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks!!

[@desireelivemore823]

God bless very precious little boys what a wonderful gift from God. Both do so well with the boys hiking etc. Beautiful scenery bless you guys. Love New Zealand

[@randijewer7099]

Luv this series

[@ajw6715]

Jim the life you live is what life should be. God has truly blessed you. Excellent!

[@lorettaevans7179]

I am so hooked on your adventures, it’s my first thing to watch each day with my coffee 👏👏👏

[@nancymckenna3828]

Wow, we took this route in 2017 and it has already drastically changed! 😯☺️☺️

[@rickintherockies2019]

Awesome series guys ! I visited Red Bay 40 years ago. We had family there! My Dad and I rowed a small punt around Jacque Cousteau's boat the Calypso...they were anchored in the harbour doing research on the Basque whalers!! Next episode you'll be heading to my island home!!

[@welderman1221]

I love it when Jims mini me raises his hand and says YEEAAAAHHHH!!!!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Yaaaaa!! Haha, me too.

[@KevinH-je7ux]

Another great episode Baird family. So wonderful to see a tiny bit of my hometown of Red Bay.

[@OldBastardOutdoors]

Crab pots by' . Ya need to go early in the season to see the burgs. Thanks for sharing, and it looks like an amazing family trip ❤️

[@kathymorash5029]

Beat me to it on both! 🤗

[@lauracasey830]

I am loving this family adventure. Looking forward to each episode!. Especially enjoyed your choice of music! The boys are definitely thriving on this adventure! 💞

[@newdigs2001]

Jim loves a good plaque! Love that

[@pastorshaunokeefe6851]

I love watching this episode

[@fromose1]

hey jim and family!!! my name is jeff. i ove the contents of you videos. you are doing what i used to be able to do( with the exeption of alone!) i useually just back packed. set up camp by a river and camped for a couple of weeks. see the thing is id rather watch you your wife, your brother , joe robinet, sean the cabin guy(i can never remember his last name) and lost lakes. thankgod for youtube. my hiprs blew out on me a couple years ago. damn im not even 55 yet. every thing i did outdoors is in the past. that is why i watch you all so much.if you could i would love for you to say a hi to me . i dont want to seem like a sissy na-na. ha ha ha. to me you all are more than hollywood actors. no fantasy in you content. if given the choice to meet tom hanks or jim baird? definately jim baird!! safe travels my friend to you your wife and those beutiful children. sorry to be so long winded. ha ha ha!!!!

[@marianfrances4959]

Best thing is you got out there when you could. 👍

[@fromose1]

@@marianfrances4959 that is true thanks for the reply

[@halinawiecek2297]

Yeah he's so cute when he saying that you guys have such a nice adventure see so much, kids so good in the trip I hardly see them crying awesome time.

[@GreyGhost.]

Fantastic family unit. Great parenting. Magic adventure. Cheers from Cornwall, England.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks very much!

[@landthatilove6556]

I love love love THIS series!!! 😁😍❤️

[@tjisalady8244]

Me too

[@fredbasset3379]

WOWJIM...BABY IS A TODDLER N CAN WALK AROUND...WHOOOPIE!!! HES SOOOO ADORABLE...N JUST SO MUCH LIKE DADA!! WISHING U N TORY N BABIES..ALWAYS A SAFE JOURNEY...GOD BLESS ALWAYS!!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

It’s true and he was not even 14 months old when we filmed this.

[@johncritch6812]

Great adventure you took your family on man. Pretty sweet.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks!

[@elzstainton9140]

Just shows you how big the earth is💙💙💙

[@mousebillie]

Watching from New Zealand- you guys are out there doing it , living your best lives. Keep up the great informative videos with your 23:34 touch of humour . BTW love your family- you are a lucky man .

[@lizcaporicci8483]

Loved everything. The kids are so sweet! Quite an undertaking for you both. Glad to see you have great equipment for such a long trip.

[@young-soonkim6730]

It's so cute that Hudson🙋is mimicking dad! 👍🏞️🌄🌅🏕️

[@kristingrounds4163]

Just beautiful scenery...what a great adventure!!

[@kevinstromquist5954]

that was a huge bull Moose you followed down the road! It is also very hard to imagine the Basque whalers making their way all the way to Labrador to harvest the whales and then sail back across the Atlantic. A very different and harsh way to make a living! Looking forward to western Newfoundland.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Ya, that was awesome and the fears of the Basque whalers were just mind bowing. Also crazy to think that between 1600 and 1670 they killed so many whales that it was uneconomical to continue making the journey past 1670.

[@lindapetersen1800]

Hudson sure is a YEEAAHH Man in his own RIGHT !!! Minnie person of Father!!! Love having you both drive I am at the point now YOU DRIVE !!! haha !!! That is how it is as you age,,, am glad I got on out and travelled when I did !!! Had to giggle when Jimbo you said you hated that you know what I don't like her either !!!

[@michaelzlab]

Loving this trip guys. What an experience not soon to forget.!

[@Dragon-bl3gi]

Awesome tear drop. Fantastic video!

[@pastorshaunokeefe6851]

What beutoful scenery

[@albertmanning6653]

I hope you children are able to carry on the tradition that you and your brother have done...

[@thejasonbourne]

Yeeeaaah!!! This is how I like to start my Thursday night with a new Baird video.

[@davemayers9342]

are you really Matt Damon?👀

[@thejasonbourne]

@@davemayers9342 Are you really Dave Mayers? 👀

[@southdakotasaved126]

@ 26:00 Jim nicknames the GPS! 🤣😂🤣

[@robinp13946]

All you hear is Biggie don’t hurt me no more!! I mean can I love this family anymore!!!!!!!!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Heck ya! Haha thanks a lot 😊

[@earlhayes2969]

That Truck needs an extra big Fuel tank Brother or a spare 20 gallon in the Bed of that Truck but love your channel such a awesome Family

[@elenadumaguit6503]

What a lovely adventures with kids🙏🙏👏👏❤️❤️

[@kennethprice5628]

Adorable kids

[@user-gn1vz1yp9w]

Love watching your videos, those berries are called Partridge Berries in Newfoundland and Labrador. I'm from the Rock (Newfoundland), Born and raised by the ocean, awesome video series. Making me homesick for sure, keep the videos coming, watching the Into Alaska series now and enjoying it very much so, thank you for all the videos.

[@user-gn1vz1yp9w]

Oh yeah, forgot to tell you, living in North Bay, ON

[@marianfrances4959]

A) you guys are still awesome B) thank you for sharing... 👍😎🇨🇦⭐⭐⭐⭐🐾

[@ralphwatten2426]

No gas gauge on my motorcycle so I have to keep track of the miles. Got an extra gallon and a half in the Fuel Pack will get me another 60 miles or so. Being ready is part of the game. Labrador is truly an interesting and beautiful place. Thanks Jim.

[@carolwilson9341]

We spent 3 weeks in NFLD a few years ago and loved it, especially the west coast. I hope you get better weather there. I found the PQ/Labrador scenery reminded my very much of where we lived in the Yukon but without the big mountains. I think you will find NFLD is even more scenic. Enjoy!

[@lindaschmidt1940]

What a great video. Love the music choice. Beautiful scenery. Oh and when your gps lady was giving you directions…”I hate that bitch”. LOL!!

[@GreybeardAdventures]

Loving the series guys!

[@WandererLife85]

Great series, right in my backyard Jim! The distance for fuel is always a stress for visitors. That's why on the TLH/LCH we have a saying..."Carry extra gas, or start walking your ass."

[@SJC49]

Can hardly wait for the day Hudson (speaking for Wesley and himself) yells out ‘are we there yet?’ Or ‘yeaaaa, we’re there’!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

It was “how much longer until we get there” that I used to ask.

[@DimensionalHorse]

Oh yeah another fabulous video!!! Totally love when the whole family goes!! It seems to certainly agree with Wesley...he's always smiling!! Does Hudson have blue eyes??? Much love from Kansas!!

[@jessicabennici]

You guys should have 1 million views & subs!! I don’t understand that 😢 you guys are an amazing channel and couple . I tell everyone I know to watch ❤ much love from Niagara

[@jessicabennici]

And SUBSCRIBE 😊

[@garymcneil2216]

Awesome adventure.

[@Biglandtrapper]

A friend sent the link to this video, you could say this is home to me, my neck of the woods. I live in Goose Bay but originally from Williams Harbour, a resettled community 20 miles out the bay from Port Hope Simpson. My brother is part owner of the gas station you were to in Port Hope Simpson and that was one of our boats tied to the dock, Brady Mariner. That pier where you had your morning coffee is a great place to fish trout during a rising tide. Really enjoyed the video and subbed, and I will finish by saying I left many times without a full tank and nearly paid the price for it :) Cheers from the Bigland, Labrador..

[@BigDog39]

Another excellent episode - thanks guys 🐺🐾👍

[@joshpwnsnoobs]

18:30 was so chill

[@craigmartin1727]

Awesome as always but you have to love Jim’s “I hate this bit**” response to the trucks voice navigator…we have all said it!

[@TheTed169]

The highway is awesome. When I was up there 15 years ago it was a dirt trail. Cheers from da ROCK!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

very cool . :)

[@davidwalsh3734]

Those weren’t cranberry’s, we call them partridgeberries but they are actually a lingonberry. Great vid, Labrador is awesome!