British Columbia | Motorcycle Ferry to Bella Coola

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Episode 19 - After a week of motorcycling around Vancouver Island I board the Northern Sea Wolf ferry in Port Hardy bound for Bella Coola.
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@carlpop2324 Год назад

All I wanna say is THANK YOU, Sterling, for filming, narrating, and sharing this trip with us.

@Wingnut_Stickman Год назад

That campground looked more like a destination than an overnight spot. Good value for $30. Excellent video, thank you for sharing.

@carlpop2324 Год назад

Yeah, and it is $30 Canadian, eh?

@mikeokeeffe6163 Год назад

Excellent, excellent, excellent. You're a thoughtful dude. Thank you.

@Alpha-bb1wl Год назад

Nothing like anotha motorcycle travel vlog before church. Ayoo!

@pigeonpallz1733 Год назад

Thank you for bringing me along on you absolutely amazing journey.

@oldmanriding Год назад

Awesome views, another great vid. Thanks.

@steverussell9340 Год назад

“ the motorcycle is designed to keep you on the move” DAM RIGHT!

@adventuremulemoto Год назад

The discussion starting at 7:34 is so spot on. The reality of touring is quite different from the romance. Such a great series!

@brucegerken1063 Год назад

Great video thank you very well done Great ferry ride. Thanks for taking us along cheers to ya.

@gregc6661 Год назад

You really know how to make us feel as if we are right there with you. Thanks for another wonderful video.

@charlescummings1484 Год назад

That's a wonderful share thank you!

@felixgerard5386 Год назад

Love it👍 thanks for another really enjoyable and interesting video. I always look forward to these Sterling, be encouraged you're providing alot of quality material

@davidpoffenbarger3686 Год назад

Unless you've spent time motorcycle touring, one cannot appreciate how a picnic table can be considered a luxury. Great vid showing an area I never would have considered for a ride. Thanks Sterling, awesome work as always.

@chrisd4283 Год назад

I am absolutely loving this series. 1) I never thought of BC as a riding destination but you have opened my eyes to that and made it appealing. 2) your comments on stopping vs the riding were spot on especially when solo. I tried to explain that to others but it’s hard to quantify. With my 23 day, 9K solo ride to Alaska fast approaching, your comments and perspective have brought some validation and comfort to what I am doing, and not doing. This series was perfectively timed for me and I will remember your wisdom during that trip to help motivate and calm me.

@jeffbone8475 Год назад

I look forward to these episodes every week. Grew up in BC but live in Alberta now. These videos make my heart ache for "home". Might have to load up the bike and head back for a summer trip.

@creamymoto Год назад

What’s the most amazing is the honesty of ferry crew. Canada is the 1st western nation I’ve visited. I can’t forget their genorosity and kindness. So I decided to work in USA, and things are more ‘normal’ here😅

@kennethvernonprivate Год назад

Hay! Your videos are the BEST way for me start my weekend mornings! Regarding the BC ferries, I feel as you do, one of the BEST travelling experiences ever! Sadly I have only had the opportunity to sail on them a handful of times, however when I do I love it!

@lessmore444 Год назад

Can’t get over how well you scored with the weather on this tour, super lucky to string together so many premium days in these parts

@sunnyvalejedi Год назад

He had a heat dome with record breaking temperatures and drought.

@GSAirTherapy Год назад

Another brilliant documentary! Thank you for taking me along. Your series is among the highlights of my week. - As a long-distance tourer myself, the contrast between time of exploration vs safety of belongings…I found this to be the main sticking point when I travel. Add to this that we only get an average of 10 days off per year and we try to cram as much as we can into a tour, just to find ourselves running and gunning, reducing our enjoyment and relaxation. It’s a struggle of “versus”.

@cfrias99 Год назад

I can close my eyes and still see the views because you narrate and describe so well. Thank You.

@ianferrier235 Год назад

That was awesome Sterling, thanks

@paulocarreiro5855 Год назад

Campground looked amazing!

@billroberts9182 Год назад

Beautiful area!

@bklynz00 Год назад

Very nice journey

@veiledallegory Год назад

I started wearing merino wool on my trips a few years ago. It’s the only thing to wear. I wear a lightweight long sleeve during the summer which helps you stay cool. Let it dry at night and there’s no stink the next day.

@alainmaurice1271 Год назад

The reports are so interesting that I lose track of time. I am absorbed by the images and the explanations. Thank you so much. I hope one day to go camping at your campsite and meet you.

@JeremyKroeker Год назад

That’s it. I need to make time to get out there myself. Thanks. ❤

@sccharlie50 Год назад

Only if you write another cool book about it...

@timvilleneuve7244 Год назад

The great irony of motorcycle travel is that you experience the landscape on a intimate level yet find difficulty in experiencing it at leisure and on foot for all of the reasons you stated. It IS hard to slow down and take it all in, the road beckons its constant call. Thanks for going slow enough for us to enjoy the journey!

@sheiladawson1648 Год назад

Thank you for all your filming efforts! So, glad that Bella Coola didn’t disappoint. Doesn’t matter how many days I get to spend in that area, it always calls me back…

@davidblackmore7750 Год назад

Fantastic job as always. If anyone is planning on doing this adventure I highly recommend doing it early to mid September. Less crowded and the weather is usually perfect

@jimthompson717 Год назад

I was a traveling salesman in my 20's and 30's I have seen every village and town in British Columbia, except Bella Coola. I love BC, born and raised, but without seeing Bella Coola or the road , I now don't need to. Thanks for this video Sterling.

@wannaride304 Год назад

Beautiful scenery and weather. Perfect!

@shawngreenwood7288 Год назад

Looks like a bucket list place to visit. Thanks for showing us a beautiful place. 😍

@hrmacdonald4471 Год назад

Great video...loved the boat ride and campsite you found.

@MikeHcan2 Год назад

Bella Coola is truly one of the most scenic places in BC. Although I only live a few hours from there I've only been a few times, but I've always thought about going back. Looking forward to the next episode!

@RandyMcCotter Год назад

Isn’tBella Coola and Williams lake cool places!!!! Beautiful road to ride!!! After sitting with you in your backyard and talking about the merino wool clothes, I now have some for my solo trip from Yuma to Canada in three weeks. Super comfortable clothing for sure Randy M

@Crittermoto Год назад

Beauty campground at the end! This is a trip I’ve been wanting to do for sometime as well.

@mikedenton6485 Год назад

Awesome camp ground! The views are beautiful. Thanks for sharing Sterling.

@metalpolishshop Год назад

The Queen Charlotte's are definitely something

@chriscm6461 Год назад

Fab!!😃😃Thanks.

@markust8904 Год назад

Bella Coola was always and still is on my list, i would be coming from the east in Alberta. I cant believe you had this great weather. The views incredible. It would be a tad different in the slop. The discussion of touring of course is right on point.

@knickknickerbocker1842 Год назад

These are some of your Best Money Shots Sterling thanks for sharing as always the highs wouldn’t be so rewarding without the lows

@Ferda1964 10 месяцев назад

What a great trip.I'm quite surprised how very few travel videos there are on YT about Bella Coola and then finally I came across your fine adventure channel.👍

@markfolkerts1849 Год назад

In my 30 years of motorcycling in Canada, I found that if you’re in small town Canada, especially in a place like Bella Coola, you can leave your bike and go for a walk, and everything will be just fine.

@eugenespreutels8305 Год назад

Absolutely beautiful country, and an awesome campground.

@ronjcharity Год назад

Hwy 20 I bet is amazing, didn't know there was a road that went out that way from Kamloops 97. if you make it down to Penticton you'll enjoy the sights, Kelowna is a nightmare but the downtown has some nice places to eat - craft beer market. nice view of lake.

@mikekearsley2407 Год назад

Great vid, good storytelling. Hi from Seattle.

@howarddawson252 Год назад

Good stuff as always. I enjoy the "no sugar coating attitude" . I think we get to see the good and bad of most routes. Thanks.

@kingkrimson8771 Год назад

Really enjoying this series, you articulated some of the pitfalls of motorcycle touring very well in this segment. Shame your bike fell over, this is why I always equip my bikes with a center stand if they don't already have one.

@clarson2916 Год назад

I really appreciate you for “doing the work” to film your travels. I’ve really enjoy watching all of your episodes. I try really hard to not worry about my “stuff” on a motorcycle trip. Everything I carry has been somewhat carefully considered, but I travel dirt bag style. All my gear, when packed in its random bags, and bungeed on the motorcycle, makes me look like a homeless person. Looking like you have nothing of value helps. I use a GoPro and my phone as my only electronics. Everything else is just clothes and camping gear. My motorcycle only cost me $2500.00. When I walk away with my, wallet, travel documents, phone, and GoPro, I’m only leaving behind probably less than $3500 of stuff including the motorcycle. It would be really inconvenient to loose everything, but it’s even more inconvenient to worry about it. Yet another reason to travel cheap.😂

@MeerkatADV Год назад

Not as much an option when you're a professional videographer.

@clarson2916 Год назад

@@MeerkatADV Being a professional filmmaker or photographer does make it a unique situation. Especially when traveling on a motorcycle. I was a professional photographer for my career. I’m retired now. I don’t take my Canon cameras with me on my motorcycle travels because I don’t want to turn my little adventures into work. The insurance coverage I carried, during my career, was for replacement value. Expensive, but I often had equipment spread all over a location I was working in and I needed to concentrate on getting the photos, and not looking over my shoulder. I was a little paranoid about the exposed film, or digital files, I was carrying. Insurance would not cover reshooting the project. I would send film by FedEx back to my studio, if possible, every day. If the film was lost in shipping, it would only be one day of shooting. After the switch to digital, I backed up the data cards to a portable hard drive each day, but I never erased the data cards. I carried the data cards in a wallet on my person. At one time that many data cards was a substantial investment. Not so much anymore. An aluminum locking side case or top box should be sufficient security for the cameras, but honestly I think i would carry my camera, and my most versatile lens, when off of the bike. You can’t get the shot without the camera in your hand. Extra lenses, lights, and tripods, need to stay home or in the side case.

@clarson2916 Год назад

@@MeerkatADV I’ve subscribed to your channel :)

@enduromotorradtouren 8 месяцев назад

What a difference a days makes. Yesterday miserable, today not even the dropped BMW on the ferry seems to make a difference to your good mood. Regarding your statement about motion for bike & rider: yes, we have to move like a rolling stone. I'll saddle my Transalp 600 tomorrow for maybe a glimpse of Indian summer. Happy days, Günter/Nürnberg

@ant-1382 Год назад

Spent a summer back in the early 90's working in Bella Coola. The mountains are spectacular, the road leading in from Anaheim Lake is insane, simply referred to as the hill! I flew in, and that was one of the most frightening things I have ever done. Approaching the valley, the pilot began descending through a notch in the mountains, hard bank to the right, and a fast decent to the runway. My legs were quaking when I got off the plane. Didn't have a car so I walked everywhere I went, the people were so friendly, virtually every car that passed me stopped to ask if I wanted a ride.

@ljoelmchanley3676 Год назад

Great episode, thank you! Yes the dilemma of being bound to your machine on the road certainly seems like a ball and chain in some circumstances. Most of my life my road trips were constrained by time and destination which tended to put my mind in "keep pushing on" mode but thankfully now I have 2 & 1/2 months off in the summer so my travel philosophy and mindset have evolved to a better place. I really love to leave early in the morning, make stops often for pics or breaks, find a place for lunch and decide where I can stop for the day by early to mid afternoon. I get it though, most people have business and family obligations that really put their time schedule at a premium.

@davidreed6817 Год назад

I'm just lost for words again, thank you.

@johnmacdonald1878 Год назад

Ridden the N Island several times and taken the Ferry to Prince Rupert, Riding Hwy 16. Which was also spectacular. Haven’t done Bella Coola yet. The Chilcotin yet it’s on my to do list. There are just so many roads to take.

@dreamawake3188 Год назад

This is soooo Epic.❤❤ This moment really feel like I'm already in there too....😅 Not yet finished watching so I'm gonna stick on that and can't wait for another episode.... loving it as a motorcycle rider and who always dream about travelling. Everything you do it's just so amazing 😍 keep doing for yourself and us too😅👍

@sunnyvalejedi Год назад

The reason for the fish guts sign is that grizzlies are everywhere in Bella Coola.

@peterhewitson71 Год назад

wow what a view every where you point a camera is magic , the ferry ride reminded me of a trip between the North and South Islands in New Zealand , made me home sick . Thanks for another great video Pete Western Australia

@RetiredAdventureRider 2 месяца назад

Lovely. I'm taking that trip next July. Thanks for sharing.

@user-yc3so2zf7g Год назад

I love your style Sterling, thank you for bringing us along. I watch for each new episode with great anticipation. If you ever in Sacramento/Roseville area and need anything let me know. Hope to meet in person someday instead of just Facebook friends.

@TomSkulander Год назад

Hi Sterling, love your video. It’s great to see you enjoying your ride. I’m 7454kms into my ride round Australia. I agree entirely on your comments about what it’s like touring on a MBike. My friends say did you go here, did you see that. I usually answer with no because travelling by bike is an experience in itself. They usually stop quizzing me when I say “and I sleep on the ground everyday”. I do hope you’re able to ride in Australia one day and particularly in the northern areas of Western Australia, regions called the Pilbara and the Kimberlies, it’s spectacular but entirely different to the Canadian Rockies and more your home of Arizona.

@scallywags12 3 месяца назад

That is our next trip to Chilcoton. So good to see your trip.

@AndrewM83 Год назад

These videos have grown on me

@knappdaddy Год назад

What an amazing day !! Beautiful camp !!

@abdulazizsaleh8650 10 месяцев назад

Thanks 👌🏻💯💐

@michaelwalker7004 Месяц назад

I thought I recognized that bay. That’s my home town of port Hardy. I hope you had a nice stay

@Cacheola Год назад

I've taken the ferry many times with many different bikes. I'd never let somebody else set that chock up. You're lucky it wasn't lined up with other motorcycles and caused a chain reaction. Great video, I plan to do that ferry in the coming years and honestly was kind of not wanting to watch this, experience it for myself

@mustardbackpack Год назад

First time I took my bike on a ferry was the from Victoria to Port Angeles. I didn't even know to tie my bike down until the attendant gave me a rope to do so. In hindsight I'm surprised my bike didn't fall over given the poor job I did.

@Liberty4Ever Год назад

I love ferries but I've only crossed rivers on ferries and those rides take a couple of minutes. I need to take a long ferry ride. I use OSMand for GPS navigation and it has an Avoid Ferries routing selection. I want a check box to Maximize Ferries. Thanks for taking us along on another day of your epic adventure. You inspire an old guy to take longer multi-day motorcycle camping trips. Thank you.

@AK. 9 месяцев назад

Great video, these views are so amazing!

@detch5307 Год назад

I so look forward to every one of your episodes. It's like riding along with you. I'm picking up more insights and thoughts all the time. Think I'll break down and buy one of those metal cable nets to secure gear while away from the bike.

@fabiopunk1661 Год назад

I had a similar experience on the (big) ferry from Italy mainland to Sardinia (12 hr cruise). My Moto Guzzi notoriously has an unstable lateral stand, so I never use it. The attendant wanted to tie down the bike while on the lateral stand. I firmly opposed to that. He called his superior. I showed how unstable the stand was. We agreed to tie down the bike on the central stand, I put it on myself. When I was back next morning, I found they tied the bike with a rough rope across the saddle that resulted in deep marks on the upholstery. Pretty mad about that. Luckily with time the marks disappeared but I still have the souvenir of the scratched saddle.

@markchristianson8178 Год назад

Great vid thanks for sharing !

@paulgiven86 Год назад

Great video also taking Alaska Coastal Highway ferry from Haines Alaska to Bellingham, Washington really looking forward to trip to Alaska this summer,got R1200 GS also.Leaving July 14th.The ferry ride is 3.5 days.can’t wait to get started.

@lonely_trans_girl Год назад

So cool! Your doing a lot of my summer holiday in the other direction! This is getting me so excited ❤️ I'm doing a horseback experience at Big Creek Lodge then hitting Barkerville and 3 nights at Rip Rap while I wait for the ferry! Then I'm gonna check out some of the stuff you shared on the island 🎉 I'm so happy you finally made it there! ❤ This series is incredibly motivating and I can't wait to experience it on my bike with all my senses 🏍️🏕️

@ant-1382 Год назад

It's like taking a cruise ship to Alaska!! Well It's the same route. And Alaska is only a bit further north.

@tyee4u Год назад

Another winner and another spot in my home province I have to check out. Your gonna cost me a lot of money on this trip 😂

@vcheng552000 Год назад

"A motorbike wants to remain in motion" - Sterling Noren. "And so does the real rider." - VCheng's Corollary. :D

@trey8367 Месяц назад

😂

@mikemills5144 Год назад

Looks like you had an amazing day, kind of makes up for that really crappy time you had about a week (I am guessing) before. The ferry looked really nice too but bummer about the tip over. I am super excited about this next road you were mentioning.

@johnwelbers4248 Год назад

Awesome to see this part been on my list to go there from port hardy but Harley ultra not the bike to do it. Need second bike for those trips. 🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦🍻

@RamThakuri1 8 месяцев назад

Nice

@dashaway95 Год назад

AND an e46 M3 at the campground!

@aaronyorke296 Год назад

Love this series! Thank you for putting this together! Would you mind sharing more info on the wool clothing you have been using? Is there a particular brand you find holds up better than others?

@alanwalls3117 Год назад

Awesome video. Have you had much rain?

@hayabusaTravels 11 месяцев назад

I just thought that you were pretty impressed by the DJI Action 3 camera...

@SterlingNoren 11 месяцев назад

I am, thats what I have been using this whole year. This video was filmed last summer of 2022.

@OneManTrail Год назад

I always bring my own lightweight “ferry straps” and lash my bike, even if they say they’ll do it. (And on the center stand)

@cjctucson7683 Год назад

You nailed it why motorcycle touring makes taking photos, or taking a pee, or walking around town tough. You have to find a place to park with firm ground for your kickstand. Then you take off your helmet, put on a hat or sunglasses, secure your stuff the best possible and walk around in stiff motorcycle boots. Get back to your motorcycle and reverse the whole process. That is the #1 reason that I take few photos on a motorcycle trip. Maybe a couple good pictures that remind me of all the other things, sights and places I saw on my tour. Keep up the great work.

@axisgames Год назад

As a new beginner I'm learning so much from your videos, thanks. My question could be weird but when you living in a tent where do you go for washroom if you have to or if you're on road how you manage

@SterlingNoren Год назад

I use gas stations, cafes, etc on the road. In camp I wash in a lake or a river when I can.

@oldchicago3216 Год назад

I woulda really been p!ssed off if my bike fell over. I got mad just seeing the picture of your bike. Your a better man than I am lol. I might have gotten in trouble.

@sunnyvalejedi Год назад

A properly used adv bike is used to getting dropped.

@robedmunds7163 Год назад

40 odd days, washed 3 times, I am hoping you have more than one piece of wool underwear 😂. Stunning place, would love to visit it.

@trey8367 Месяц назад

🤢

@fabiopunk1661 Год назад

Who I make my torus, I plan in a way that I arrive where I want to be in the early afternoon. This way I have the time to unpack, wind down, eat something and rest, then go out for a walk and "explore" the place. I do not understand those who arrive in the evening, just before dark. Sure they will ride more miles than me every day, but what's the point of that? It took me nearly 8 days to ride from Minnesota to Montana last year, some days I was riding only 200 miles. However, I could enjoy places, and had no pressure.

@rosscoyates Год назад

For some reason when you were in the shot on the ferry I thought it looked like you had lost weight. I always lose weight on a motorcycle ride but mine are 14 or so days at the most so it is maybe 10lbs. Do you get enough calories over the long haul or do you lose a bunch of weight.

@12masterr Год назад

Bella coola, "nice ass" in spanish! I want to know more! Lol

@richardrutsch8960 Год назад

What is the warning indicator on the top right of your display

@ddbb6721 Год назад

Get oakley clear and smoked glasses I use them under my helmet always take clear and smoked lenses

@gottgaame 5 месяцев назад

Have you ever thought of going fishing 🎣?

@samhill3496 Год назад

One of the down sides to M/C travel, security. Move on. Done it for years. Luckily my work brought me back to many places for extended stays and living. Yes, a most beautiful world out there. Now you have to be feeling better about the trip.

@michaelthompson7570 Год назад

Not to be negative,,but did your insurance,auto,health,follow you into canada?

@southernrebel Год назад

dude stop trying to sell everybody everything. detracts from the great video. bella coola has always been a goal to see. 30.00 canadian is 22.00 USD. good price for all the extras and scenery