WILDFIRE AFTERMATH In British Columbia... It's ALL Gone...

The worst wildfire season on record in British Columbia has decimated forests, towns and taken peoples homes. The Koopiki creek wildfire has burnt most of the Nahatlatch Valley, and taken with it the Nahatlatch Fire Lookout. After receiving special permission, we enter the evacuation area where fires are still burning, to attempt to recover historical items that can't be replaced.
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[@4WDABC]

Shaun, after your last Nahatlatch video, we had new members join from all over the world - Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and a dozen or so from the US. We're grateful for so much support!

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

my renewal is due next month. I will be renewing

[@TheStoryTillNow]

If you want to join, head to www.4wdabc.ca

[@4WDABC]

@@TheStoryTillNow and we welcome members from everywhere! While their voices may not have a direct impact on government here, showing the breadth of people who care DOES mean something, as we've seen in the past.

[@grndiesel]

Shaun is a big reason why I joined!

[@billreid2066]

The 4WDABC does a lot of great things. Well worth the small annual membership fee.

[@redgaming6701]

I don’t know how you did it, but you made me someone who has no attachment to this place feel like I have an attachment to this place. Mastery in story telling.

[@seankingwell3692]

ITs the heart that connects us :)

[@mumiyumi7554]

Especially that fire finder, so sad it’s gone and had high hopes in the beginning of the video. 😢

[@osmia]

+

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thank you 🙏

[@maxwalsh234]

YOU ARENT CONNECTE TO THE PLANET???? WYM???? DEFORESTATION IS A GLOBAL ISSUE!!!

[@fordson51]

I man a tower in Central Idaho and it breaks my heart seeing towers burn.😢 I really hope that the tower can be rebuilt to continue the story and tell the history of lookouts. From my rock in the sky to yours, I wish you luck in rebuilding.

[@AKUSUXs]

Maning a tower, you should understand that this is a part of nature. Forests have burned for millennia, without human intervention. Humans just think this shouldn't happen because we have the technology to stop fires. If the forests were allowed to burn or at least managed properly, no environmentalists involved, everything would be better off.

[@Mystic_Light]

​@KEALOHA669 I didn't see it that way. I live in this place, and native dwellers here are quite interested in their surroundings. Great storytelling happening here. Yes, of course, we rebuild the fire lookouts. They are a vital part of the fire service in all remote areas.

[@colealasks8710]

That was the only toxic thing that is gone ,

[@Mystic_Light]

@@colealasks8710 what makes you say that?

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thank you for what you do, and thank you for the comment.

[@TalesfromtheNorthOverland]

This was an outstanding video. A poignant blend of somber respect, the value of tradition, knowledge, and enduring hope.

[@11silver-bullets]

Awe man , heart wrenching. Seeing Kim dust off that plaque was like looking at a tombstone. Couldn't have better members as our ambassadors go check it out ! Thanks

[@joelconkin188]

Thanks for putting this video together, I am sure many of the locals appreciate the care and time put into this.

[@DavidandChristina]

Such a great BC treasure. Thank you for honouring it so beautifully. As fellow BC’ers, we feel the impact from the wildfires and love when stunning places like this one are highlighted so well. Keep going my friend! 👏🏼

[@grantcarroll5696]

One of the best videos for TSTN. Masterful use of documentary videos about the fire lookouts and integration of previous drone footage. Terrific story telling.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericgallant6048]

So very well done Shaun. It’s so enjoyable to watch your video productions! Keep up the phenomenal work!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Even though i live in Florida and have never been to Canada, i joined the 4-wheel Drive Association of British Columbia after watching your last video. Can't wait for the rebuild. 💪🇺🇲🇨🇦

[@4WDABC]

Welcome aboard!

[@MarcSherwood]

A friend of mine was there a few days before the fire reached the lookout. He was with a friend, who is a fire chief, and they had shared a video of them using the sighting tools and seeing a fire across the valley. I don't get my Jeep out much currently, but I remember the first time wheeling down to Hale Creek after the last big fires, and being so deeply shocked by the destruction. I'm glad we have such a great community that will defend our access to these trails, rebuild the shelters and lookouts, and promote smart usage of our amazing area.

[@rangerider51]

Wow, what a devastating mess. British Columbia is a beautiful place as is all of Canada. It’s too bad the fire wiped out such beauty. God bless you Canadians from your friends in the USA. Canada will grow back and it will be beautiful just like it was before the wildfires.

[@mikecon7634]

This is nature's way of forest restoration. Nasty now. In the not too distant future, the forest will be back healthier.

[@Magaville]

Yes it will

[@KevinAnderson-qw4qr]

Yeah this

[@andyroubik5760]

The forest regenerates so much better after a fire compared to after logging! Hopefully they don't try to salvage log which make a bad situation much worse

[@russelltackett4779]

@@andyroubik5760 If your against logging quit using wood and paper products

[@andyroubik5760]

@@russelltackett4779 I have no problem with logging on private land. It's the logging in previously unlogged Forest under the guise of fire prevention that irks me! Many Studies have shown that if you thin a forest it will burn with greater severity because of the increased airflow. The logging industry fought the legalization of hemp because it is a great wood-alternative that is produced with very little effort or environmental degradation. Hemp makes excellent paper and Building Supplies like plywood and even I beams! Enjoy the day Russell!

[@danielvolk4741]

I just signed up for 4wdabc and just got a email saying payment accepted. I can’t wait to help to rebuild this tower. As always Shaun with the amazing camera and footage work. Can’t wait to be apart of this amazing group and support it the best I can.

[@hazelduerdoth4333]

Prayers to the people and animals , and thank you to all that helped get the fires put out ❤️🙏❤️ love from the uk .

[@All_Things_Out_Doors]

A brilliantly told story. Prayers for a speedy recovery! Very well done, Shaun.

[@4x4canadapodcast]

As mentioned, great video Shaun. Love how you showed the vintage videos explaining things. I have no doubt the association will rebuild, but it will take some time for the red tape. It will be interesting to see how much the trail gets washed out now.

[@inthehouse1960]

It's been difficult in the States to find info on the fire impacts in Canada. So I appreciate this video. I'm in Colorado and find it heart-wrenching to return to my favorite forests only to find scorched earth. The emotions I go through are complex and hard to describe. I feel disoriented, shocked, and displaced. I won't live long enough to see what grows back, but it will be different. So I'm overwhelmed with gratitude that I saw the land rich with trees and wildlife and beauty in my lifetime. But saddened beyond belief that future generations won't have the same experience. Thanks again.

[@inthehouse1960]

I just want to add, that in Colorado, we are realizing that many forests will not 'grow back'. The fires burned too hot and too long and 10 or more years later, many areas have no regrowth of trees, and the best hope is that they will recover with grasses or sagebrush. In some areas with sandy soil, they are finding the sand turned into bits of glass. I hope Canada has a better fate.

[@thegoodwolf4255]

It was an honor to have stayed there. Had one of the most amazing nights with a best friend who had recently returned after being away for a long time on an ATV trip. We spent the day trying to find it and it saved us from a wild rain storm that blew in that night. It will be missed dearly seeing the footage was shocking

[@vickilindberg6336]

Thank you for the update. Our media may have mostly ignored the fires but those of us down wind have been praying for residents & firefighters.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

There's literally a news report about the fire in this video. It was the top story on the news every single day.

[@GaryDrumm]

This was incredible. Way better than even documentaries on History Channel.

[@pvmagnus]

Thank you for this. Unreal devastation. Imagine the impact on wildlife 😔

[@Kiyoone]

Nah, those forests are fine. Visit there 6 months and then 2 years later...

[@opwanncanopie]

I've seen forests 10 years after an intense wildfire in the Chilcotin region that look more or less the same. Not all wildfires create new growth, especially if it happens repeatedly too soon afterwards.@@Kiyoone

[@BuccaneerOverland]

Shaun thank you for showing us what happened. My heart goes out to you and every person that held this dear. Rebuild it and along with Mother Nature many more generations will enjoy this. Remember you had a small but powerful part to play in that.

[@quinciliaalbert2051]

Shaun, this video showed up in my feed. You are such a talented story-teller. Like many others, you made me feel so tender for a place I had no attachment to. Thank you for sharing this.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

💃💃💃

[@dougmclean8328]

I signed up awhile ago to. I live in Alberta now. But will be out to help rebuild this beautiful piece of history.

[@CarswithNash]

Extremely sad and I'm so sorry to see that your firefinder device melted as well. The really sad thing is that these towers were decommissioned in the first place, if anything they should have built more!

[@CarswithNash]

@johnmartlew Yes and the lighthouses are another one that pisses me off. There is no replacement for having a human there.

[@sldtdc1]

@@CarswithNash Agreed. The problem with satellites is that they may only fly over an area once or twice a day and in this case it would have been too late. The speed and intensity of this fire (due to sudden extreme wind activity) was crazy. Also I'm not sure how precise satellite imaging is. I'm sure it doesn't come close to being up close and personal.

[@pw3093]

@@sldtdc1 The satellites used for this type of work are Geo-Stationary meaning they stay in a fixed position in orbit. Check out the GOES satellites.

[@MsDesignDiva]

Idea for when it gets rebuilt, potentially include an underground water storage system (ideally to be able to collect water during the rainy season, as a BC local I know we have plenty of that) and technology to automatically turn on sprinklers to protect the area if the tech senses fire is too close. Also built with materials in such a way to hopefully make sure the future fire lookout building doesn't catch fire again.

[@nicholashummelman330]

What you are suggesting is unfortunately going to cost a couple hundred thousand dollars to build and thousands of dollars to maintain.

[@BC_Hunter]

Had a lot of friends in Keefers lose their houses in this fire. They to are trying to remain positive and begin rebuilding.

[@BruceCookfmx]

Transitions from past to present were dope!

[@grahamharder6511]

It looks so different, thanks for the perspective Shaun, its crazy to see the area like this. It will grow back thankfully but its a shame that the tower ended up getting taken out. Thanks for sharing.

[@mtnessler]

Great video! Being a good storyteller and the amazing cinematography of your videos, Shaun have just grown in talent over the years! We've watched (and laughed!) at your earliest videos! You and your parents and now your family must be super proud! It says a lot to be the "chosen" to go places to document what happened and is happening! Love your work! Keep it up!

[@briandriscoll1480]

I remember visiting this lookout during my years spent working on FS initial attack crews during the '70s. We had to occasionally replenish it during the summers when it was still being manned. It got replaced by occasional fly-bys late that decade. All part of the downgrading of forest fire services of the past decades. Perhaps the loss of such eyes on the surrounding forests has something to do with the growth of wildfires in recent years.

[@TzenHD]

You're crushing it Shaun, amazing video, editing, and storytelling.

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

As of September 15, 6,317 fires had burned 173,598 square kilometres (67,027 sq mi; 42,897,000 acres), about 5% of the entire forest area of Canada and more than six times the long-term average of 2.71 million ha (6.7 million acres) for that time of the year. As of September 15, there were 913 wildfires active, and 527 of those were deemed "out of control". International aid has helped reduce the impact of the fires. Smoke emitted from the wildfires has caused air quality alerts and evacuations in Canada and the United States. In late June, the smoke crossed the Atlantic, reaching Europe. *normally* Vancouver Island escapes the fire season. Not this year, B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) had reported that the fire, which was located on Mount Con Reid, has decreased to a size of 1,402 hectares on Monday afternoon (Aug 21). This was after it had reached a high of 1,577 hectares a day prior. It had swallowed the other wildfire, located in the Wolf River valley, with both fires being considered one.

[@mark2073]

A week ago I drove down the island and from the highway saw some strange fires in cut blocks off in the distance north of Sayward. There had been no lightning and no campers would have been up there. Sayward has been dealing with a string of are son fires, it seems likely that a lot of the others in the province were similar considering that the weather this year hasn't been atypical.

[@MattIon]

@@mark2073According to BCWS numbers, of 403 active fires right now, 324 have been caused by lightning, 28 by people, and 51 unknown. 85% caused by lightning is definitely atypical - it's far higher than normal (the 10-year average is 58%). It's also been far dryer than usual, for much longer than usual, which in addition to increasing the chance of lightning strikes starting a fire, has led to the fires burning more area than ever (the record for most area burned was set in mid-JULY). Lightning-sparked fires can smoulder undetected for days or even weeks before they hit some good fuel or are fanned by a wind. The Kookipi fire burned across the valley for over a month wth almost no growth until the wind came up and pushed it down the valley to take out the tower within just a few hours. Yes, the overall weather this year throughout BC has been quite atypical.

[@chilcotincabin]

​@MattIon Luckily it looks like the fall rains are incoming.

[@mikehd3904]

I've been running equipment on big creek fire around germansen landing, it's now 155 000 hectares

[@rorybrown4695]

Another great video Shaun. Thank you for making a record of the 1st visit after the fire. My wife and I were there in 2016 and as others, we morn the loss but are comforted by the fact that it will be rebuilt again. As a 4WDABC member, I will be there to help anyway I can.

[@brianfisher3991]

Thanks for the video Shaun , I had just watched the previous video on rebuilding the lookout tower a few weeks ago . What a difference in vegetation. Thanks for the tour .

[@mikek3201]

Is always amazing how a area comes back greener and healthier after a fire and hopfully you guys will beable to get up there and rebuild the tower sooner reather then later

[@m.a.maliawojciechowskichat6729]

🌴Aloha from Hawaii💚Thank you for sharing. Watching both Maui and Kelowna on fire just wore me out.💙 I am a native of Hawaii but lived in T.O. and vacationed in Kelowna. Until my family expired and no longer among the living.💛 May all go well with you, your family and colleagues. Better times are coming.❤️Have a great and safe week...

[@alexcosta7020]

I think we all know where Shaun's next trip will be headed. Anyone else want to see what's down that unknown road that appeared? Much love from Texas, sorry for the loss of your fire tower and I cant wait to see it stand tall for yall once again.

[@diverblc]

Your videography is amazing! You have answered your calling for sure!

[@tinlizzie]

Excellent video and story. It will likely be quite a long while before the area re stabilizes with new growth - but new growth is key to the recovery. Thank you for sharing this.

[@collinmc90]

This is what gets me the most about these fires. The history we lose in the woods. But also the new stuff we find. I rode through a fire area recently and found so much stuff I had no idea was there. Old roads, cabin sites. tons of old garbage.

[@MattIon]

Yes, as you see in the video, we discovered several old roads that had been overgrown over the decades... some that according to the maps run deep into the backcountry. Hidden gates and signage too. Looking forward to investigating some of those when it's safe to go in again! And of course, there were all the piles of old garbage that had previously been hidden by the brush around the tower.

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

@@MattIon maybe collect some of that old "garbage" and restore it, to bring it back to the tower, as the old tins, and anything else that might be of historical value. I made a reddit post looking for an old Osborne Firefinder, maybe we get lucky and find another one.

[@MattIon]

@@KrazyMitchAdventures there wasn't a whole lot of that that was saveable, it had been out in the elements for so many decades. I think Kim brought home a couple pieces of cutlery and one ceramic bowl that was still intact. Other than that, I believe most of the steel corner pieces, hinges and handles from the tower were saved.

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

@@MattIon too bad, its heartbreaking that its gone.. I'll keep looking for a Firefinder for when it is possible to rebuild.

[@MattIon]

@@KrazyMitchAdventuresthe old Osborne now looks like the T1000 in the steel mill.

[@That_Guy_Outside]

Amazing storytelling. Beautiful videography. Love the spot. Hope you can do an update video in a few years!

[@dudeman71213]

Amazing video Shaun, it very much touched my wife and I. Amazing production and I loved how you tastefully wove the old documentary throughout the poignant footage. Only been a part of the group for a year and I very much regret never making it up to Nahatlatch, but we will definitely do whatever we can to help with the eventual rebuild.

[@jenniferlevine5406]

Excellent video, very beautifully shot. The subject matter is really emotional and you have emphasized so well with the before and after videos. Thank you for telling this story.

[@leahmcqueen3514]

This is an incredible tribute to this site and the people who will work to rebuild it. I loved the historical video sections also. Well done Shaun!

[@Ashnola]

Great documentary, thank you for sharing. Makes you wonder if fire lookouts were still in use today perhaps the fires would be less devastating.

[@vanmeter_]

Officially my favorite KZbin channel. I sit down and watch your videos like I’m watching a TV show. I love them.

[@davidchappelle6480]

WoW ! Aluminum melts at 1221* F . Sad !😔 Thanks For The Ride ! ❤

[@armedfarm3429]

Batteries contain lead & melt at much lower temps, & all these towers have them, lots of them.

[@2mindful]

I hope you guys can rebuild it, that would make a good series on YT. BUT, you must have at least a 30m clearing, void of any trees/shrubs/bush, between the tower & the tree line of the forest. This will help prevent a fire from getting too close.

[@4WDABC]

This is defnitely part of the plan!

[@albertatundra]

Fires are a natural part of a forest. They bring about healthy new growth.

[@sqeekms6186]

My thoughts exactly Greener and more lush.

[@sqeekms6186]

My mom accidentally set the forest on fire behind our house when she tried to burn the yard off over 1,000 acres.. but it came back and now it looks beautiful. The fire department told her if she ever so much as lights a barbecue to call them first LOL

[@hashfromjc]

Fires are worse now with human cause climate change. BC experienced its worst drought on record this year

[@jthomp997]

​@hashfromjc not just climate change. It's mainly from the fact that we try to stop natutal fires in order to protect people and properties. So then all that material that normal burns up let's say every 5 years, has been growing for the past 20. Then a fire starts and now it's so built up that humans can't stop it.

[@sqeekms6186]

@@hashfromjc you're absolutely right we totally need to stop cows from farting.. they're getting out of control

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

Thanks for documenting this, IT WILL BE BACK.🙏🏼😎

[@DigitalJeremy]

Outstanding production value... especially the editing. Congrats, this is great work.

[@tombstoneranch69]

As someone who lives directly IN the wildfire zones, and been hit 3 times recently...can we have an honest conversation about the government? When I contact BC wildfire services about how their "actioning" of fires has not resulted in any actual fighting of fires, they have LITERALLY started talking about climate change, instead of why they aren't putting out fires. I also asked why the government gives community service to convicted eco terrorists, instead of execution, and they get ANGRY. The problem isn't climate change, it's government. The liberal/ndp party of Canada is using mentally unwell activists, and mass fear, to push their destructive globalist policies...chasing people out of the country and into their crime and drug riddled cities. As well, 1.5 BILLION to the CBC every year, and the CBC is going to podcast only...so where does the money go? Well that's weird, the CBC now owns HUGE tracts of land in Canada. So here it is in a nutshell: Liberals/ndp remove the money from fire services, places activists in positions of power, BURNS huge areas of Canada, then funnels billions of our tax dollars through the CBC and buys OUR land at discount prices, all while they print money, run up inflation and make sure that everyone is renting, not owning. How long before people wake up to this FACT???

[@TheStoryTillNow]

This isn't the place for that conversation. Take your politics elsewhere.

[@tombstoneranch69]

@@TheStoryTillNow I live in the BC forest. Hate to tell you brother, but these are OUR politics, and OUR problems. Until people stop pretending there's no problem, things are going to get worse and worse. Just delete my comment if it's offensive, and be prepared for there being NO forests left in BC if we can't have the hard conversations, just scrabble on our knees crying about the aftermath.

[@slatvianwife3918]

My husband and I were just talking about this. In 2019 BC spent 800 MILLION on fire services. This year they released the numbers and they reduced it to 32 million. Just follow the money. That is only 4 PERCENT of the 2019 budget. How do they account for that drastic of a reduction? We moved to Alberta because BC is just too unsafe.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

@@tombstoneranch69 to be clear I don’t disagree with you, I just try to keep politics out of the comments because it’s too negative.

[@tombstoneranch69]

@@TheStoryTillNow Ah, okay, fair enough. It's just do damn frustrating, I love these forests, and I don't want to think about politics either, I like hockey, hunting and beer. But something has got to change here. I was in Kelowna the day that fire started, and not a single aircraft did anything...even when it jumped the lake. It's just crazy, but I'll respect your wishes. T'was a great video, it just gets me SO ANGRY. My property lost 80% of its trees (so far) to fire, it's really really personal.

[@trackexplore]

Sad to see the devastation those wildfires have caused. We call them bushfires here in Australia. Like you said, the trees will grow back and the tower can be rebuild. It'll take time. We're in our springtime now end are heading towards summer. I'm a bushfire volunteer myself here in Western Australia and we are bracing for a busy season. We had below average rainfall during winter, it's not looking any better during spring either. Fingers crossed and see what happens. Cheers.

Still remember those fires from early 2020... Been there and have seen only beginning of that in 2019, hear peoples stories about 'em, those are awful down there, hope you will not have any. Australia is such nice country.

[@blueman5924]

Actually, ecologists have reported that in some areas, such as Kelowna, the trees will not return due to increasing temps. The wild grasses and brush might rebound, good for fat deer, but not the pine and fir. The landscape has changed, and most of us will not ever see the once forrested hills recover fully. :/

[@trackexplore]

That's not good. Hopefully it'll be limited in size.

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

Masterfully done with the cuts of the historic fire tower video, and the previous shots of the tower. Hats off to you sir

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always TSTN. Shaun your videos and stories are so amazing that no matter where you're from you feel a connection to the BC fire look out towers.

[@liability69]

Doesn't look like a wildfire. Things that should have burned did not, and things burned that should not have.

[@GamerplayerWT]

Please support your scientific communities that do research on climate change.

[@rasco81]

Science supports the thought that funds it

[@hashfromjc]

​@@rasco81 Weird how what we see and experience is the same thing scientists are saying though.. Its not like Im not seeing smoke outside in the middle of saskatchewan nearly every single day this summer for the first time ever

[@Magaville]

Bullshit

[@Magaville]

Support anti communism

[@Magaville]

These fires have all through time What about the 1910 fire gonna blame that on climate change too

[@Taraclellandjones]

Well done! Thank you for your time and effort in this film.

[@masheretmissions2854]

Western Canadian in South Africa now subscribed. A great video.

[@tadda6282]

This is so awesome. Love what you guys are doing.

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

The quality of your videos is mind blowing. RIP fire lookout.

[@Positive.shutter]

Dude, I love the concept of the top-down shots!!! Amazing!!!

[@spmyvr268]

Thanks for making and sharing this. Important story.

[@alexbazin2081]

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing!

[@jackmann8064]

Thank you for this up close look and report!

[@fionagold4535]

Show us the growth next year! Thanks great video with historical footage.

[@tymithyd]

Great job filming and editing dude(s).

[@grndiesel]

Superb on the ground reporting, Shaun.

[@YYCRCFabricationz]

Hey Sean, thanks for getting up there for us to see, one of my fav trails to take, just love the view yeah. Well I can't say it isn't heartbreaking but we'll rebuild & future generations will see our history again. I was kid my 1st time up to Nahatlatch & now, as a 60 y.o. Volunteer Firefighter I'm proud of all we did save but saddened by what was lost, my childhood haunts no longer exist in the Okanagon, just lost for words Brother, I apologize but thankful you got up there for this video. Yours truly is among the best channels on YT. Thanks again, safe travels, hope one day to catch up with y'all on the trails.

[@locker1962]

Well done. Thanks for the info Shaun.

[@Coolhansolo]

Sorry about that beautiful Lookout !! I know you guys will rebuild again. Much love from Colorado. ❤🙏

[@4seasonsTrucker]

Sad to see what happened, reminded me of the wildfires that completely destroyed Julian, CA, used to do alot of mt. biking in that country. I believe it will be rebuilt in due time. I just became a new member to 4wdabc because of your videos. Thanks alot and keep up the good work! Cheers! Josh

[@trevorkolmatycki4042]

Great video BTW… I thoroughly enjoyed it! 😊👍🏼

[@kcameron819]

Great video. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[@Annie-zf7xi]

Excellent video! Your story telling is really enjoyable, great job!😊

[@youandiryan]

Amazing video boys. Much love from Langley

[@BacktotheDirt]

Shaun, I'm very sorry this happened, I feel for the association. I trust it will look like it used to in 10 years like you said. Thank you for educating us and sharing this with us.

[@the.obriens]

We’ve been wanting to visit Nahatlatch again since our first time in summer 2020. The rockslide and fires have prevented us from visiting since. It’s sad to see the true devastation to the area in your video. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@miltonmoore3327]

Wow this video has stirred up a lot of fond memories for me, despite the tragedy of the fire that swept through the area. I was a former Forest Service employee in the Ranger Staff during the era of Forest Rangers and Lookouts. Although I worked in a different area of the Province, beginning in 1965. The Lookouts and their staff, plus serviceing them was a big part of our job during the fire season. I retain many memories of time spent on various lookouts, mostly in the vast Northwest part of the Province. As an assistant ranger I was very proud to be part of our Provinces wonderful forest history. I am sorry for the loss of the Lookout tower and wish you folks all the best in re-creating it in the future.

[@OutlastOverland]

Dude it's such a shame. I'm sure enough you guys will rebuild stronger. Great video as always

[@jijeeadventure]

Great work Shaun. Good luck rebuilding - please take us along for the ride.

[@countryboytrappedinthecity9473]

Quality video Shaun. I would not have been as stoic as all of you were when you got there.

[@justenbradley]

Wow. What a story. Definitely earned yourself a sub. Cheers from AB!

[@wing4ever]

Thank you for an excellent ride along on your assessment of your loss. I am far too familiar with this scenario, living in Northern California and having been a avid off-roader and primitive camper for the last 4 decades. Several of the lush forests of the Sierra Nevada, Cascades, Siskiyous, and Coastal Range have been similarly devastated by these types of wildfires in the past 5 years or so. When you travel into an area that for decades you have known as a beautiful forest of majestic 100’ tall sugar pines, ponderosa pines, cedar trees, etc……and it is like a gray moonscape where you can see the bare hillsides for miles, the deer running half a mile away searching for cover, and that acrid smell of burnt pitch. It just seems to suck the air out of your lungs and drain all your energy, and just leave you feeling lost, like this just can’t be real. But you know time will heal the land, the forest will regrow, and the wildlife will return, maybe not in your lifetime, but nature will persevere. I just hope climate change does not accelerate this process and increase this devastation.

[@bradcaviness1256]

Thanks for sharing, Shaun. I really appreciate the sentiment on it being easier to see than you expected. The destruction is devastating, but the will to rebuild is going to overcome it. Powerful content sir.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thank you

[@johnheadley7650]

Another truly epic video. This isnt the end, just another hurdle for the fire tower and those who fight to keep the wonderful history! Thank you for the chance to share it with you guys!

[@4WDABC]

It's eased a little by how the views have been opened up, more like they were when the original tower was operating.

[@williamdecatur4340]

I'm way down below you guys in Augusta, GA. I'm an avid four wheeler and dedicated Jeep guy. I wanted to say how heartbroken I am for your beautiful forest and all the wildlife that must have also been lost. I also hate all the history that was lost. Hopefully you're right and it'll all come back. Best of luck to you all.

[@marcysmith2851]

I’m so glad I came across this video. It’s amazing. Emotional too. Thank you!

[@Fparrish]

Love it! Great story telling Shaun. Also love seeing the old Land Rover series 109” at the 11:50 mark. I have a couple of old series trucks, and one is a 109” just like that one.

[@maiania1845]

watched your video of the building still standing not long ago; it's so sad that this happened at all. Thanks for sharing your story. - Surrey, BC

[@katherinep7881]

An amazing video you guys. I love how you included historical videos. It really makes you want to rebuild and see the area regrow again. Thank you so much for doing this video and count me in during the rebuilding process. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@messenger144000]

Beautiful job. You are the best!

[@LocashMikey]

Great vid bud you did a great job showing the loss of an iconic, place. Wish I would have gone up there to show my girls this wonderful tower. 😢😢

[@MarcSherwood]

Your footage, editing, and story telling are really spot on. I'm pretty happy with the KZbin algorithm tonight. 😂

[@Bear_Adventures]

awesome transition at the end. great editing and cinematography.

[@RCShepski]

Great video! Tough to watch. Too many people I know were effected by this years fires.

[@trevorfroese4534]

This is a special place and have visited it with my loved ones. It will be rebuilt. Thank you for making the video we appreciate it. ❤

[@nanchesca3950]

A great film! I'm so sad to see this area gone as it is. Spent many a weekend up the Nahatlatch, such a special place😢

[@findmeinariver]

Thank you Shaun!

[@kaydencontracting]

Well done. Thank you. Hats off to you for this video.