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Troy Stobert
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Добавлен 10 май 2011
Welcome to the channel! I enjoy making videos and sharing my adventures with you. I'm always trying to improve the way I share my stories. Thanks for checking it out.
Olympic N.P. - Ruby Beach
On a very foggy, windy morning we hike to Ruby Beach. The access to Ruby Beach was closed for construction so we parked four miles south and hiked in. We were rewarded with a beautiful morning and Ruby Beach to ourselves.
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Olympic N.P. - Rialto Beach
Просмотров 536 месяцев назад
You join us on the first day of our family trip to Olympia National Park. Today we make an early morning low tide hike on Rialto Beach to Hole-in-the-Wall and back. What a great way to start the day and the trip. Natural beauty surrounds us from the edge of the ocean to the edge of the forest. Giant intricate rock formations and huge pieces of driftwood accent the beach. At low tide, tide pools...
Backpacking the Smokies (EP5)
Просмотров 512 года назад
We are glad to have you along on this family trip. You find us repeating a modified version (at a leisurely pace) of a hike that Carrilyn and Kyra had done 5 years prior as a school trip. We're enjoying 5 days and 4 nights on the trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park around Fontana Dam, NC. In total we hiked over 25 rolling miles with elevation changes totaling 12,700 feet. The bitt...
Backpacking the Smokies (EP4)
Просмотров 532 года назад
We are glad to have you along on this family trip. You find us repeating a modified version (at a leisurely pace) of a hike that Carrilyn and Kyra had done 5 years prior as a school trip. We're enjoying 5 days and 4 nights on the trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park around Fontana Dam, NC. In total we hiked over 25 rolling miles with elevation changes totaling 12,700 feet. After a ...
Backpacking the Smokies (EP3)
Просмотров 502 года назад
We are glad to have you along on this family trip. You find us repeating a modified version (at a leisurely pace) of a hike that Carrilyn and Kyra had done 5 years prior as a school trip. We're enjoying 5 days and 4 nights on the trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park around Fontana Dam, NC. In total we hiked over 25 rolling miles with elevation changes totaling 12,700 feet. We wake ...
Backpacking the Smokies (EP2)
Просмотров 922 года назад
We are glad to have you along on this family trip. You find us repeating a modified version (at a leisurely pace) of a hike that Carrilyn and Kyra had done 5 years prior as a school trip. We're enjoying 5 days and 4 nights on the trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park around Fontana Dam, NC. In total we hiked over 25 rolling miles with elevation changes totaling 12,700 feet. After ea...
Backpacking the Smokies (EP1)
Просмотров 692 года назад
We are glad to have you along on this family trip. You find us repeating a modified version (at a leisurely pace) of a hike that Carrilyn and Kyra had done 5 years prior as a school trip. We're enjoying 5 days and 4 nights on the trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park around Fontana Dam, NC. In total, we hiked over 25 rolling miles with elevation changes totaling 12,700 feet. Today's...
The Grand Illinois Trail (EP10)
Просмотров 2032 года назад
It's time for “Cycle Tour 2021”. This year Mark and I are pedaling from cornfields to cities, from the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi River to the bygone towpaths of the Hennepin and I&M canals on a 10-day loop in northern Illinois following a modified version of "The Grand Illinois Trail". Day ten we find ourselves on the bittersweet final 60-mile westward trek from the Chain of Lakes State ...
The Grand Illinois Trail (EP9)
Просмотров 2342 года назад
It's time for “Cycle Tour 2021”. This year Mark and I are pedaling from cornfields to cities, from the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi River to the bygone towpaths of the Hennepin and I&M canals on a 10-day loop in northern Illinois following a modified version of "The Grand Illinois Trail". Day nine is a long 75 miles along the Fox River Trail and the Prarie Trail. With the threat of impendin...
The Grand Illinois Trail (EP8)
Просмотров 2232 года назад
It's time for “Cycle Tour 2021”. This year Mark and I are pedaling from cornfields to cities, from the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi River to the bygone towpaths of the Hennepin and I&M canals on a 10-day loop in northern Illinois following a modified version of "The Grand Illinois Trail". Day eight we start our journey north as we cycle the short 30 miles between Joliet and Naperville where...
The Grand Illinois Trail (EP7)
Просмотров 2552 года назад
It's time for “Cycle Tour 2021”. This year Mark and I are pedaling from cornfields to cities, from the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi River to the bygone towpaths of the Hennepin and I&M canals on a 10-day loop in northern Illinois following a modified version of "The Grand Illinois Trail". Day seven we say goodbye to the Hennepin Canal and hello to the I&M Canal. After a long hot 65 mile day...
The Grand Illinois Trail (EP6)
Просмотров 3262 года назад
It's time for “Cycle Tour 2021”. This year Mark and I are pedaling from cornfields to cities, from the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi River to the bygone towpaths of the Hennepin and I&M canals on a 10-day loop in northern Illinois following a modified version of "The Grand Illinois Trail". Day six is a long, hot pedal along the Hennepin Canal. Our 60 mile day ends a bit differently than plan...
The Grand Illinois Trail (EP5)
Просмотров 4462 года назад
It's time for “Cycle Tour 2021”. This year Mark and I are pedaling from cornfields to cities, from the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi River to the bygone towpaths of the Hennepin and I&M canals on a 10-day loop in northern Illinois following a modified version of "The Grand Illinois Trail". Day five we stop to visit our alma mater, Augustana College, before leaving the Mississippi and heading...
The Grand Illinois Trail (EP4)
Просмотров 4292 года назад
It's time for “Cycle Tour 2021”. This year Mark and I are pedaling from cornfields to cities, from the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi River to the bygone towpaths of the Hennepin and I&M canals on a 10-day loop in northern Illinois following a modified version of "The Grand Illinois Trail". Day four is a lovely 60 mile cycle along the Mississippi River crossing once into Iowa for lunch before...
The Grand Illinois Trail (EP3)
Просмотров 4512 года назад
It's time for “Cycle Tour 2021”. This year Mark and I are pedaling from cornfields to cities, from the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi River to the bygone towpaths of the Hennepin and I&M canals on a 10-day loop in northern Illinois following a modified version of "The Grand Illinois Trail". Day three we find ourselves riding 30 rolling miles through what’s called the Illinois Alps from Apple ...
Fred Meijer White Pine State Trail Park
Просмотров 6914 года назад
Fred Meijer White Pine State Trail Park
Michigan's Chain of Lakes Water Trail
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.4 года назад
Michigan's Chain of Lakes Water Trail
Auto body repair tech here, I would have put a sheet on the inside first and let it dry so you'd have something to back the outside against for support.
Amazing job. Quick question: what fastening system did you use for the deck loops? There is a lot of information about how to do it in plastic kayaks but no info on fiberglass ones.
Definitely need more routing info for thru cyclists
Much of I&M has been sad for years parallel road often acceptable to ride.
The state has not been able to support trail system (parks) is good that cities have got involved.
If you missed the bike crossing on I-74 it is great.
If riding recumbent I would especially want flag and rear flasher.
Even worse hills if take trail thru Galena!
Nice job ! Well done, congrats! Have fun with your new kajak!🙏
Great, great video. Looks like such a blast! You guys are so lucky! Love it
What time of the year did you do this?
I totally can relate to finding vegetarian options out in small towns. Not a problem at all in Chicago where I live but definitely a different story out there! Funny thing is,,,I've been a butcher for Jewel for the past 40 years and a vegetarian for 35!
I live in Chicago so this is literally in my backyard! thanks for the video and the inspiration!
Looks awesome man!!! Great job 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Hi, what grit sandpaper did you use?
Ha! I caught that Count von Count reference. Nice!
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Really enjoyed this video. Very helpful as I consider a similar first repair that will also be my first time working with fiberglass. I appreciated hearing the back story. Hate the pain of loosing great photo/video memories Go again with the “new” yak and recapture it to share with us !! Great Kaye’s back style Would have liked more how instruction on laying on the resin and glass but your example is great. Love the out come Love the chickens Not totally sure what I thought of the music though it was fun. ;-) Hope you’ve had a blast in your good looking yak!
Do you know how this repair lasted? I'd love to try polyester resin and bondo for kayak and canoe repairs but in most caes I've been told to avoid it and use epoxy to avoid it cracking later. Polyester and bondo would save a lot of time.
Qual é a tinta usada para pintar caiaque???
Many thanks for the videos and the materials list. I'm planning a similar project for an older 17.5' Necky. Can you give the approximate quantities of primer and brightside you used on the hull and deck?
Hi Mitch, not sure about the amounts. I would actually recommend a different method at this point. Something more durable will hold up better. I’m no expert, but from what I hear gel coat is a better way to go. Hope that helps.
We stayed in the same hut! 😂
Pook's Hill was amazing. Absolutely loved our visit.
I’d go back in a heartbeat!
Mate that looks pretty good. I have just started experimenting with kayak repair myself. Since this was made 3 years ago can you tell me how the paint has held up? I have always shied away from painting over the gel coat. I have always re-applied gel coat, which is a lot harder than painting and you dont always get a uniform colour. You restore looks pretty schmick (mean stylish in Australian), so if the paint holds up to salt water then I may look at it in the future.
Much different than a marine epoxy approach.
Nice Bears shirt.
Nicely done!
Great video! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Tearin it up with Bob and Karen thru Naperville was pretty lit.
It absolutely was
Love you guys!!
Thanks Rebecca. Our 2022 tour will be out this winter
After the paint is there supposed to be some sort of protective gel coating or something like that?
Awesome job!
I knew it was a Seda when I saw the pic! Best kayak ever!
Any way you can post your route?
Thanks for sharing this Amazing journey! Moved from Aurora Il to Florida in 2001. These videos make me want to go back home to Illinois.
Love the Fox River trail, grew up in Aurora and used to ride it often. Love your videos!
Beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here :)
I refurbished a kevlar/fibreglass bottom kayak this past fall. (20 years old) The hull was pretty banged up, soft in sections with long scars you could push in along with an actual hole that did not penetrate the cloth webbing. One thing about fibreglass is that it is infinitely repairable. I used that clear hard glass you see on wooden tables encased in what appears as a hard clear acrylic-- super strong and durable but, I probably added a good extra pound in weight. The saving grace was the kevlar top which was scared with scratches and looking tired and dull. I experimented with a heat gun and a car buffer with compound on one of the hatches and it came out looking brand new. The kayak looks fabulous now and the repairs are holding up. Originally refurbished for resale-- I'm not selling it now.
Nice. Always hard to sell after you put that much love into it!
Great video! Well done!
The La Rancherita and Hardee's aren't far from my house. Should've brought cash, you missed out on some good Mexican food! Hope you guys enjoyed your trip. I'm building an ebike right now and may give this trip a go in the spring or fall to properly break it in.
We’ll have to go back for the food with some cash. Hope you have a great ride!
great ride, more relaxed
Yes, much. thanks for watching.
I had the same guide on the Dead high water release! He was great!!!
Yes!
Hey enjoyed you video, keep them coming!
Glad you’re enjoying
Hey guys, I'm enjoying the videos and commentaries! I rode westbound in late June in the middle of the storms and floods. If by any chance the cross country rider had an old 10 speed with a blue front rim. He's a friend that I started riding with in NY. He was about 10 to 14 days in front of me at that point. If that's who you were talking about in the video he definitely made it to the Pacific. Got to get back to the video binge and see how it ended.
Thanks Bob. That had to be a rough ride through those storms!
"My head almost exploded"!😂🤣
Right?!?
I haven’t watched day 7 yet but thoroughly enjoyed day 6. Mark & your banter was excellent! Love the map at the beginning. Gives me a much better perspective of your tours.
Hope day 7 won’t be too depressing for you!
@@DrArcturus it was not boring.
Nice video
Thanks Jody. Drove through the U.P. last week and reminisced about our adventures up there.
Like your videos, Troy. Hope you are well. Casey
That was great but concise. I feel there is more “in the vault” as they say!