@@wildbillgreen No thanks, been there, done that. I gave up ice climbing when a friend of mine was killed in an avalanche near Field, BC, many years ago. My other mate was lucky to survive. The only reason I wasn't with them was that I had left a day earlier. I counted that as a sign that perhaps Ice Climbing wasn't for me.
This video and the one from last week have been by far my favorite of what you put out in several months. I really enjoy you getting out and doing the hiking in the mountains there in British Columbia. Thank you for sharing this one.
Enjoyed that! What a beautiful area. I also learned something new as old as I am. I didn't realize that blueberries turned red. I admire all the work you do just getting B roll. Setting your camera up so far away and filming yourself. Then you have to collect that camera again. Plus, of course, all the editing to get all the scenes to flow. All while also doing your photography. I appreciate all your work putting these together.
All three of your alpine adventures have been very enjoyable. Thanks for giving me a glimpse of places on Vancouver Island I have never been to. If I did this, I would have to carry more bear spray than provisions... I am always looking over my shoulder for Mother Bear and her cubs!
It was such a great pleasure to meet you in person, Adam! The morning after you left I woke in cloud at the col between Mt. Albert Edward and Mt. Frink (lovely camp spot), and punched through the cloud at the summit of Mt. Albert Edward to see some fine cloud inversions. Not golden hour, but nice all the same. The route down the other side and then up to Ruth Masters Lake was very challenging trail, and by the time I camped that evening the weather had completely closed in and so I hiked out to Buttle Lake the next day (via Augerpoint/Jack Shark's trail) completely encased in rain and cloud. But it's a stunningly beautiful area as your vlog ably demonstrates. And please do keep in mind my offer - Google my handle and you'll find my website and email. Cheers, Martin.
Man that is a grind, especially with that pack you had on, lol. Nice to meet you Martin. If you find yourself planning any hike on the Island or beyond perhaps I can join you. Cheers!
Great video Adam, I've never been past Kwai Lake so it was great to see the journey, especially the hike up from Circlet Lake. An exceptionally good sense of the place with a really nice pace. So many of the hiking videos I watch are too short, but your staged approach was excellent. Man, you must have done a about twice the distance with all those solo shots. Look forward to more like this!
Good for you Adam! I'm a year younger than you, have been hiking most of my life, and yet I can't see myself doing the last couple of hiking/camping trips you've posted here. Cheers!
Correction Adam they do have a windscreen although it is not titanium it is a lightweight stainless steel but I would prefer a titanium version even later and yes it is for the BRS 3000
You need to get a videographer, like Nigel has done! Maybe you can force Gavin to shoot video for you... That way you won't have to "set up, pick up" the video camera so much. But then again you'd have to put up with Gavin's whinging, so maybe that's not a good idea... 😝
Really enjoyed your last few videos, even if I've followed you for years and years. Lovely seeing you go "light" with a simple kit, too, not flamboyantly flaunting that drool-creating GFX 🤣The highlands of Vancover, the fauna and landscape, is strikingly similar to parts of my home country Norway, half a world away. PS! I exchanged my Fuji 55-200 for the newer 70-300 this year after 10 years. Not much weight difference, but WR and considerably better close focusing/semi macro. Extremely usefull for those flora and fauna type shots. Very versatile piece of glass, but extends quite a bit which can be an issue on light tripods/heads iand/or with wind in certain shutter speed ranges that one often hit around dawn and dusk (1/15 - 1-2s).
Great question! It's always important to check local regulations when flying drones, especially in protected areas like provincial parks. Safety and compliance first! It's just too bad that many of the dog walkers in Strathcona can't seem to keep their dogs on a leash.
Wow Adam! Firstly, the reeds in lake images are masterly. Exhibition worthy surely as art. And you saw it when others wouldn’t. A really enjoyable video, your journey, music, drone, relaxed and beautiful to watch. Thank you.
I’m enjoying your alpine hikes and imagery. I appreciate your exploration of your home ground, it reminds us of it is not always traveling off to exotic locales. Of course Vancouver Island is absolutely stunning. I appreciate your approach to photography, best wishes!
Beautiful trip Adam. I really appreciate your move back into the hills and I'm reminded how long it's been for me too. I think I'm making new plans for this weekend.
Amazing vid. I live in the Comox Valley. I have been to Circlet and the little lake before it that you camped at but never up Albert Edward. Hairtrigger Lake is also gorgeous. Great time to go, no bugs!!
I really enjoyed watching this. I'm very much into hiking and landscape photography myself. I've personally never used the BRS, but it seems to be a popular stove that does the job. My Firemaple 116 titanium stove has a wider head which is perfect for my wider Trangia pot. I've made a super lightweight and cheap foldable aluminum windshield that makes the whole system very lightweight and energy efficient. I'm always struggling a bit when I'm out hiking for days and don't really have time to stay at one location waiting for the perfect light. It's challenging combining long-distance hiking with photography. But also very rewarding at times.
Love these videos of Vancouver Island, Adam. I know I’ll never get there, although my parents did a long time ago. They both loved it! By the way, turning 60 is nothing compared to the 70s! So enjoy life while you can and some more of these enlightening videos, please😊🇦🇺
Dang! Such epic country. Now I do like the big timber video's you've done in the past; but had no idea Vancouver offered such stunning mountains. Dang! Now; you deserve some props for shots on the way up where you placed the camera then had to walk/climb back down to film you coming up. Ufdah!
Great video Adam. Good to see a bit of natural wilderness. You can fashion a windshield from the stiff Aluminium of a takeaway container or a disposable barbecue for your stove. It's also good for making lightweight lids for mugs and pans.
That's a such great hike - I was up there ten years ago and it's about time I returned! The circuit taking in Castle Crag and Mount Frink remains one of my favourite day hikes. Really liked the photos of the grasses in the water, very striking and not at all obvious what you're looking at to begin with.
The BRS titanium stove is actually super light and I bought mine when it first came out for $5 plus $3 shipping now they sell for up to $20 plus shipping And question what backpack are you using and how many lenses did you bring and how many different cameras did you bring into that pack and did you use an insert for your camera gear
So many questions, lol. I use the Osmo 3 for most of the video. My Iphone for the timelapse. My main camera is a Fujifilm X-S20 with the 16-80mm and 55-200mm lenses. I dont bring any inserts just wrap the gear up in clothes, hats etc. Two very small tripods
Great vid. I'm boarding the ferry back to Port Angeles as I type this from my first time visiting the island. The place is gorgeous and I will definitely be returning soon!
I just want to camp in that spot, or the spot where you had your first picnic. Looks so peaceful. And those blueberry bushes! Love those with the nice splash of red. Thanks for all the great adventures.
Another lovely video and adventure. Absolutely stunning scenery! it always makes me smile when I watch videos like this. It's certainly not a criticism as there's not really another way to do it but B roll showing you walking up the mountain or gazing off into the distance looking at the view is hilarious when, as your on your own, you clearly have already been up the hill or to the view points to set up the camera. It must be so frustrating for you to do things at least twice or three times if you count retrieving the camera lol. Anyway, keep it up and enjoying your hikes!
