Life Wide Open with CboysTV
Episode: CboysTV on Destroying a Canadian Landmark
Release Date: February 21, 2023
Overview
In this special episode, the CboysTV crew records from Revelstoke, British Columbia, joined by Canadian snowmobile legend Brett Turcotte and local friends. The group recounts an epic accident involving a Canadian snow landmark, dives into topics like adventure mishaps, Canadian-American cultural quirks, snowmobiling challenges, concussions, and the grind of snow content creation. The episode’s tone is wild, self-deprecating, and full of camaraderie, as the hosts gleefully roast each other, share tales of survival, and reflect on what it means to push limits—physically and comedically.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Recording in BC: Homie Vibes & Canadian Hospitality (00:00–01:20)
- The crew sets up in Carter’s garage in Revelstoke: “half gym, half bar, half shop,” for a uniquely Canadian ambiance.
- Brett Turcotte returns as the first-ever recurring guest, lauded for bringing the crew out to show them around.
2. The Revelstoke Landmark Incident (01:21–09:01)
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Accident Recap: While attempting to take a simple thumbnail photo, a crew member borrows Brett’s brand-new $30,000 snowmobile. Due to a sticky throttle, the sled rockets forward, crashing into and destroying the local snow depth measuring stick—a landmark famous to North American snowmobilers.
"Throttle sticks wide open. Wide open. On an 850 boost, the thing pretty much rockets out from underneath me. It plows over this, like, landmark of a snow depth meter." – A,
02:29 -
Reactions: Crew reactions oscillate between disbelief and humor. Local bystanders are less amused. Brett tries to explain the gravity:
“Any snowmobiler in North America has looked at that camera and said, like, how much snow is in Revelstoke?” – Brett,
02:53"There was a guy that was like, huh, nice move, guys. Idiots…Do you not realize the severity of the situation here?" – Brett,
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Aftermath: The accident triggers a crowd, with some spectators assuming it was staged for a stunt video. The crew reflects on how real mishaps often overshadow even the most intense stunts.
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Notable Quote:
"No bad publicity is better than no publicity." – Brett,
08:52
3. Snowmobiling Safety & Rescue Stories (09:16–16:00)
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Brett shares his protocols for safety in the backcountry—satellite communication devices, rescue plans, and recent rescue anecdotes.
"We were out on a ride the other day and I got an in reach message…dude, we're down in a creek. Like, we're messed up." – Brett,
10:08 -
Night Rides: The crew discusses the adrenaline and anxiety of snowmobiling at night, with stories of accidental near-overnighters and the importance of grit and problem-solving.
"My will to survive, my will to conquer is way stronger than my will to just like, okay, we're staying the night…I am scratching and clawing my way out of anything or everything that I can, you know?" – Brett,
16:42
4. Grit, Injuries & The Never Quit Mentality (16:58–23:14)
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Brett reflects on growing up in a logging family, translating that grit into snowmobiling and competition.
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Discussion of horrific injuries—Brett’s broken femur, tailbone, ankle, and a near-fatal internal bleed.
"I lost 60% of my blood…I was just pretty much driving around dead." – Brett,
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Athlete culture: high-level riders rarely let injuries stop them, but the wear is felt with age.
5. Canadian vs. American Culture and Comedy (24:30–33:44)
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Enter Carter Hill, owner of Stoked Mountain Adventures, who is playfully dubbed “the most Canadian person I know.”
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The group riffs on Canadian accents, road quality, weather, and the unique snowmobile culture of Revelstoke.
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On comedy:
"American comedy, American movies, American commercials are way more funny than Canadian." – Carter,
31:51 -
Banter about the “Nelk boys” popularizing Canadian slang among U.S. frat boys.
6. Canadian Food, Candy, & Patriotism (41:01–55:47)
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Hilarious, meandering debates about Smarties vs. Rockets, Canadian sweets, and which nation has more bizarre snack options.
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Canadian patriotism versus American flag fanaticism; jokes about maple leaves being Canada’s default logo.
"What's up with, like, every business feeling that they need to put a maple leaf on their logo or just on the front of their building?" – A,
54:47"Americans go hard. Very patriotic." – Carter,
55:41
7. The Grind of Content Creation & Sled Life (34:00–35:56)
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The realities of being a YouTube snowmobiler: filming, editing, uploading daily. Carter respects the hustle but has no desire to live it full-time.
"Every day. Get home, upload your footage, edit it, upload the video, have a thumbnail every night, get up the next day, do it all again. That sounds literally terrible." – A,
34:39
8. Injuries, Health, & Accessing Medical Care in Canada (52:07–54:41)
- Amusing but real worries about navigating Canadian healthcare as Americans, mixed with jokes about paying in “maple syrup or beaver pelts.”
9. Friendship, Progress & Group Dynamics (50:44–60:53)
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The later segment features more friends joining, swapping injury stories, inside jokes, and celebrating each other’s riding progress.
"Your riding has progressed so much, and I am so stoked for you guys…now it's like we're in the [mountains] and you guys are right there behind us." – Dave,
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They roast each other about lost gear, cramping forearms, and getting lost on the mountain.
10. Concussion Recovery & Wellness (39:00–40:44)
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Carter elaborates on his struggles with concussion symptoms, brain fog, and expensive treatment.
"A week long is expensive. It was like, I bet, 150 grand Canadian." – Carter,
40:25
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)
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On the Landmark Destruction:
“My jaw has never been lower on the floor than seeing you do that today.” – D,
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On Night Rescues:
“Doing those rescues is fun, man. I’ve been on a few of them this winter, and…night rides and like night rescues…” – Brett,
11:23 -
On Problem Solving:
"There is something to be said about that. Like being a problem solver for anything, 100%, and just figuring it out—the will to conquer." – A & Brett,
18:17 -
Type 2 Fun:
“It’s when you’re having a bad time but you’re with your buddies and then afterwards it’s going to be really fun to talk about.” – B,
19:00 -
On Canadian Comedy:
"American comedy, American movies, American commercials are way more funny than Canadian." – Carter,
31:51 -
On Canadian Roads:
“...some of the worst roads we’ve driven on. And we’ve traveled quite a bit.” – A,
30:03 -
On Sled Content Grind:
“That sounds literally terrible.” – A,
34:39
Importants Segments & Timestamps
| Segment | Start | End | |--------------------------------------------------------------|------------|------------| | Setup & Arrival in Revelstoke | 00:00 | 01:20 | | Landmark Destruction Story | 01:21 | 09:01 | | Safety, Rescues, Night Rides | 09:02 | 16:00 | | Grit, Injuries & Recovery | 16:01 | 23:15 | | Canadian vs American Banter (Culture, Food, Comedy, Patriotism)| 24:30 | 33:44 | | Snowmobiling, Content, Life in Revelstoke | 34:00 | 41:00 | | Concussions & Health | 39:00 | 41:00 | | More Friends Join/Group Antics | 50:44 | End |
Summary Tone and Takeaways
The episode epitomizes Life Wide Open’s raw, irreverent spirit: accidents, hard-earned lessons, and laughter shared among close friends (and new ones overseas). Whether it’s breaking an iconic Canadian meter stick, rallying through backcountry adversity, or dissecting Sweet vs. Smarties, the Cboys bring a raucous, relatable window into their world where the grind, the grit, and the goofs never stop.
Loyal fans and newcomers alike will walk away with a smile, a new respect for mountain riders, and—if nothing else—the knowledge that, in Canada, maple leaves are basically everywhere.