Gary Robbins' Backyard 100 Miler - THE BIG CHILL

This was bittersweet to me. On one hand a great personal triumph. On the other hand I very much dislike people moving into areas and then wanting to change that area to meet their goals and disregarding the goals of others. If someone lives in an area for solitude there simply is no other way but to destroy their dreams while bringing in the masses to meet your dreams. While I understand things in life change continuously it still leaves a bad taste with me. I see that a lot in rural areas where people from cities/suburbs feel like they're discovering an area - no you're not, if you weren't there first then you didn't discover anything, you want to exploit an area. Keeping it the way you found it seems like it'd be the biggest success to me. That's just my opinion.

I'm surprised you guys don't chuck maple syrup!

Hey Jeff, amazing movie. Love the whole idea of building a route where there was none, and then running the whole thing! Keep bringing us these movies, they are fantastic! As a side note, Is Garry ok? His videos stopped on his channel 11 months ago. Hope all is well.

That was truly lovely and inspiring

As a Brit I always struggle with this sort of vid as it occasionally comes across v self-promoting and congratulatory. Once I accepted that this is simply a cultural and stylistic difference the photography, location and story did grab me. I had to remind myself that the filming of this thing makes the thing itself so much harder. Huge congrats to the entire team (I'm sure it was much bigger than I think). It is a stunning piece of documentary film making.

Very emotional video! One of the things I like the most is the life metaphor: you walk your way, you struggle, you slow down, speed up again and then you need to find your route. But most importantly, in all these steps, you know someone is always with you: your friends, your family, and your kids! Today they are supporting you and tomorrow you will support them! The running community you created is amazing! An impressive accomplishment for Gary, a superhero!

his beard is not so awesome

Gary just blows my mind. Such an inspiring and intelligent human being.

Now I wanna run it!!!!!! Oh my goodness please just make a lil race outta this!!!

What an incredible story. Masterpiece video. Scenery. Music… everything.

Unreal video! You're a BEAST in so many ways man!

Not only are you an incredible athlete but also a story teller, filmmaker and editor.

So fire

Big up Jeff!

This is a beautifully crafted and stunning video. Quick question: Did you use Google Earth Studio to create the map animation?

Keep up the good work. Blessings from the other side of the pond.

That was wonderful.

"This was filmed on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the Stó:lō People." I love seeing this recognition in your video description!

This landscape so insanity. Great video. And again great inspiration for summer adventure.

Loved this, Brilliant 👏

the way we didnt need to see you puke.

damn! "TRAILS SAVED ME!" - Gary 😭 me too...

Absolutely loved this!

Awesome!

Well that was delightful

very interesting scout and run mission. I live in a place where the trails are hundreds of years old, so going off trail and finding pristine locations is very fun 🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊

Wow. Incredible film, Jeff. Thank you. Amazing job. Amazing project and accomplishment Gary. Moving.

Awesome video and accomplishment!

This is super cool!! 💕 I love the fact that it's right at your neighborhood with world class scenaries. 👍👍 Exploring all by yourself without other runners/crowd must be very peaceful and special!!👍 Thanks and awesome work Jeff!! 👍

Fantastic!

One of the most emotional documentaries I've seen on YT. Thanks Jeff for this amazing job. You manage to make us feel the huge success this was for Gary, and the whole team, of course.

what a professionally made documentary, great work Jeff! It was so touching and I truly feel like I am in it with Gary while he was scouting the trails.

reviewing this one more time, i have maybe a stupid innocent question... here goes: what about doing the route the other way round? having the hardest part first and then the easier 50km for the final...

This was very very cool.

The Cascades are the most beautiful mountain range in the world.

Great film, loved it, just finished watching for second time

Fantastic!

love me a backyard adventure. Best kind of adventure and best kind of adventurers

“This isn’t my first rodeo”……Classic!

It was the longest run to jump into the water I´ve ever seen!!! ;-) Nice run, nice video. I like it.... greetings from Germany, black forrest....

I've been binge-watching your videos! I did a 12 mile run this morning, I want to do an ultra on a BEAUTIFUL trail like this, Lord willing. I live in Washington, D.C. (flat w/ no elevation). Your videos are so inspiring! I'll keep training! 😃🗻🏃🏾‍♂️⛰

Gary have I ever seen you running on Lynn valley road I swear I’ve seen you soooo many times while driving setting a serious pace is this you I’ve always wondered almost pulled over to ask if not you have a double running in north Vancouver

Chilliwack sucks ! ha .
Nice adventure Gary ! Keep on rockin it man !😊
Amazing film work Jeff and nice job at TDG
Greets from Aussie .

What a story. Thanks to Gary and Jeff.

Wow!
So cool for sharing this and taking us along on your journey.
Was incredible.
I'm not a trail runner at all, i'm a hiker. but still love watching video like this one. Very inspiring.
Great job Gary and Jeff

Cool video! Thank you for your inspiration!👏

Good movie! Good people!

Looking forward to the day when Gary's visions come to fruition. All best!

What a fantastic film. Thank you for making and sharing it 🙏🏻

i just watched this a second time. so awesome. i think you should scrub the initial 50 km, move the start to chilliwack lake so it's not a loop anymore, sort out some of the navigation around the peaks, and make it a race. i won't sign up, but im sure some people will.