Vancouver Island Driftwood crowned “Stick of the year”
A piece of driftwood from Vancouver Island has claimed the prestigious title of “Stick of the Year” in a global competition. Thousands of votes were cast for sticks from across the world, but this sword-like piece of wood ultimately triumphed, beating contenders from Portugal, the Dominican Republic, Germany, and more.
Marcus Barrick, a musician and author from Duncan, BC, discovered the winning stick while exploring a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley.He knew it was special, describing it in his submission video as “the most majestic piece of driftwood I’ve ever seen,” an “ancient energy sword” that “clearly hosts a ton of energy and just handles so nicely.”
The competition was hosted by “Official Stick Reviews,” an online community for stick enthusiasts who share their prized wooden finds. The winner was announced by Grammy-nominated musician noah Kahan, known for his hit song “Stick Season,” who declared “Your stick is fantastic.”
“Stick Nation” nearly crowned a club-like stick from Poland as the winner,showcasing the global appeal and pleasant rivalry within the world of stick aficionados.
Barrick, a self-proclaimed “stick lover,” will be receiving a championship belt and commemorative t-shirts of his winning driftwood.
## An Interview with Marcus Barrick, Discoverer of the “Stick of the Year”
**Interviewer:** Marcus, congratulations on discovering the “Stick of the Year”! Yoru find, retrieved from a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, has captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. Can you tell us about the moment you found it?
**Marcus:**
It was a gorgeous day,and I was exploring a favorite spot along the river. I often find interesting driftwood there, but this piece was truly special.It just seemed to call out to me,radiating a kind of ancient energy. The shape was so unique, like a sword buried in the silt. I knew right then and there it was somthing exceptional.
**Interviewer:**You described it as an “ancient energy sword” in your submission video. What drew you to that description?
**Marcus:**
There’s something powerful about its presence. It’s weathered and worn, yet still so strong and balanced. When I hold it, I feel this connection to the past, to the forces of nature that shaped it over time.
**Interviewer:** The online community “Official Stick Reviews” hosts this global competition, attracting some truly remarkable sticks from all corners of the world.What goes through your mind knowing that yours was chosen as the best?
**Marcus:**
Honestly,I’m blown away. There were some amazing sticks in the competition. To think mine stood out amongst them is humbling. It reinforces my belief in the beauty and power of the natural world.
**Interviewer:**
What will you do with the “Stick of the Year” now?
**Marcus:**
I haven’t quite decided yet. It feels almost sacred to me. I might keep it as a reminder of this extraordinary experience, perhaps display it in a place of honour.
**Interviewer:**
do you have any advice for aspiring stick finders out there?
**Marcus:**
Keep your eyes open, be present in nature, and don’t be afraid to appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary. You never know what treasures you might find. The perfect stick is out there waiting for you! As part of the celebration, Official Stick Reviews is producing merchandise featuring the winning stick design, and Barrick will receive a custom championship belt.
## An Interview with Marcus Barrick, Discoverer of the “Stick of the Year”
**Interviewer:** Marcus, congratulations on discovering the “Stick of the Year”! Yoru find, retrieved from a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, has captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. Can you tell us about the moment you found it?
**Marcus:**
It was a gorgeous day,and I was exploring a favorite spot along the river. I often find interesting driftwood there, but this piece was truly special.It just seemed to call out to me,radiating a kind of ancient energy. The shape was so unique, like a sword buried in the silt. I knew right then and there it was somthing exceptional.
**Interviewer:**You described it as an “ancient energy sword” in your submission video. What drew you to that description?
**Marcus:**
There’s something powerful about its presence. It’s weathered and worn, yet still so strong and balanced. When I hold it, I feel this connection to the past, to the forces of nature that shaped it over time.
**Interviewer:** The online community “Official Stick Reviews” hosts this global competition, attracting some truly remarkable sticks from all corners of the world.What goes through your mind knowing that yours was chosen as the best?
**Marcus:**
Honestly,I’m blown away. There were some amazing sticks in the competition. To think mine stood out amongst them is humbling. It reinforces my belief in the beauty and power of the natural world.
**Interviewer:**
What will you do with the “Stick of the Year” now?
**Marcus:**
I haven’t quite decided yet. It feels almost sacred to me. I might keep it as a reminder of this extraordinary experience, perhaps display it in a place of honour.
**Interviewer:**
do you have any advice for aspiring stick finders out there?
**Marcus:**
Keep your eyes open, be present in nature, and don’t be afraid to appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary. You never know what treasures you might find. The perfect stick is out there waiting for you! As part of the celebration, Official Stick Reviews is producing merchandise featuring the winning stick design, and Barrick will receive a custom championship belt.
## An Interview with Marcus Barrick, Discoverer of the “Stick of the Year”
**Interviewer:** Marcus, congratulations on discovering the “Stick of the Year”! Yoru find, retrieved from a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, has captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. Can you tell us about the moment you found it?
**Marcus:**
It was a gorgeous day,and I was exploring a favorite spot along the river. I often find interesting driftwood there, but this piece was truly special.It just seemed to call out to me,radiating a kind of ancient energy. The shape was so unique, like a sword buried in the silt. I knew right then and there it was somthing exceptional.
**Interviewer:**You described it as an “ancient energy sword” in your submission video. What drew you to that description?
**Marcus:**
There’s something powerful about its presence. It’s weathered and worn, yet still so strong and balanced. When I hold it, I feel this connection to the past, to the forces of nature that shaped it over time.
**Interviewer:** The online community “Official Stick Reviews” hosts this global competition, attracting some truly remarkable sticks from all corners of the world.What goes through your mind knowing that yours was chosen as the best?
**Marcus:**
Honestly,I’m blown away. There were some amazing sticks in the competition. To think mine stood out amongst them is humbling. It reinforces my belief in the beauty and power of the natural world.
**Interviewer:**
What will you do with the “Stick of the Year” now?
**Marcus:**
I haven’t quite decided yet. It feels almost sacred to me. I might keep it as a reminder of this extraordinary experience, perhaps display it in a place of honour.
**Interviewer:**
do you have any advice for aspiring stick finders out there?
**Marcus:**
Keep your eyes open, be present in nature, and don’t be afraid to appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary. You never know what treasures you might find. The perfect stick is out there waiting for you! The official Stick Reviews community, comprised of stick enthusiasts from across the globe, celebrates unique and captivating sticks through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. As part of the celebration, Official Stick Reviews is producing merchandise featuring the winning stick design, and Barrick will receive a custom championship belt.
## An Interview with Marcus Barrick, Discoverer of the “Stick of the Year”
**Interviewer:** Marcus, congratulations on discovering the “Stick of the Year”! Yoru find, retrieved from a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, has captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. Can you tell us about the moment you found it?
**Marcus:**
It was a gorgeous day,and I was exploring a favorite spot along the river. I often find interesting driftwood there, but this piece was truly special.It just seemed to call out to me,radiating a kind of ancient energy. The shape was so unique, like a sword buried in the silt. I knew right then and there it was somthing exceptional.
**Interviewer:**You described it as an “ancient energy sword” in your submission video. What drew you to that description?
**Marcus:**
There’s something powerful about its presence. It’s weathered and worn, yet still so strong and balanced. When I hold it, I feel this connection to the past, to the forces of nature that shaped it over time.
**Interviewer:** The online community “Official Stick Reviews” hosts this global competition, attracting some truly remarkable sticks from all corners of the world.What goes through your mind knowing that yours was chosen as the best?
**Marcus:**
Honestly,I’m blown away. There were some amazing sticks in the competition. To think mine stood out amongst them is humbling. It reinforces my belief in the beauty and power of the natural world.
**Interviewer:**
What will you do with the “Stick of the Year” now?
**Marcus:**
I haven’t quite decided yet. It feels almost sacred to me. I might keep it as a reminder of this extraordinary experience, perhaps display it in a place of honour.
**Interviewer:**
do you have any advice for aspiring stick finders out there?
**Marcus:**
Keep your eyes open, be present in nature, and don’t be afraid to appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary. You never know what treasures you might find. The perfect stick is out there waiting for you! Barrick’s award-winning stick is currently displayed proudly on his wall, a testament to the hidden beauty that can be found in the natural world. The official Stick Reviews community, comprised of stick enthusiasts from across the globe, celebrates unique and captivating sticks through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. As part of the celebration, Official Stick Reviews is producing merchandise featuring the winning stick design, and Barrick will receive a custom championship belt.
## An Interview with Marcus Barrick, Discoverer of the “Stick of the Year”
**Interviewer:** Marcus, congratulations on discovering the “Stick of the Year”! Yoru find, retrieved from a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, has captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. Can you tell us about the moment you found it?
**Marcus:**
It was a gorgeous day,and I was exploring a favorite spot along the river. I often find interesting driftwood there, but this piece was truly special.It just seemed to call out to me,radiating a kind of ancient energy. The shape was so unique, like a sword buried in the silt. I knew right then and there it was somthing exceptional.
**Interviewer:**You described it as an “ancient energy sword” in your submission video. What drew you to that description?
**Marcus:**
There’s something powerful about its presence. It’s weathered and worn, yet still so strong and balanced. When I hold it, I feel this connection to the past, to the forces of nature that shaped it over time.
**Interviewer:** The online community “Official Stick Reviews” hosts this global competition, attracting some truly remarkable sticks from all corners of the world.What goes through your mind knowing that yours was chosen as the best?
**Marcus:**
Honestly,I’m blown away. There were some amazing sticks in the competition. To think mine stood out amongst them is humbling. It reinforces my belief in the beauty and power of the natural world.
**Interviewer:**
What will you do with the “Stick of the Year” now?
**Marcus:**
I haven’t quite decided yet. It feels almost sacred to me. I might keep it as a reminder of this extraordinary experience, perhaps display it in a place of honour.
**Interviewer:**
do you have any advice for aspiring stick finders out there?
**Marcus:**
Keep your eyes open, be present in nature, and don’t be afraid to appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary. You never know what treasures you might find. The perfect stick is out there waiting for you! “I’m not interested in the monetary aspect of it,” Barrick told CHEK News.“I hope the contest winner will get more people to pay attention to the importance of forests and wilderness, especially here in B.C.” Barrick’s award-winning stick is currently displayed proudly on his wall, a testament to the hidden beauty that can be found in the natural world. The official Stick Reviews community, comprised of stick enthusiasts from across the globe, celebrates unique and captivating sticks through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. As part of the celebration, Official Stick Reviews is producing merchandise featuring the winning stick design, and Barrick will receive a custom championship belt.
## An Interview with Marcus Barrick, Discoverer of the “Stick of the Year”
**Interviewer:** Marcus, congratulations on discovering the “Stick of the Year”! Yoru find, retrieved from a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, has captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. Can you tell us about the moment you found it?
**Marcus:**
It was a gorgeous day,and I was exploring a favorite spot along the river. I often find interesting driftwood there, but this piece was truly special.It just seemed to call out to me,radiating a kind of ancient energy. The shape was so unique, like a sword buried in the silt. I knew right then and there it was somthing exceptional.
**Interviewer:**You described it as an “ancient energy sword” in your submission video. What drew you to that description?
**Marcus:**
There’s something powerful about its presence. It’s weathered and worn, yet still so strong and balanced. When I hold it, I feel this connection to the past, to the forces of nature that shaped it over time.
**Interviewer:** The online community “Official Stick Reviews” hosts this global competition, attracting some truly remarkable sticks from all corners of the world.What goes through your mind knowing that yours was chosen as the best?
**Marcus:**
Honestly,I’m blown away. There were some amazing sticks in the competition. To think mine stood out amongst them is humbling. It reinforces my belief in the beauty and power of the natural world.
**Interviewer:**
What will you do with the “Stick of the Year” now?
**Marcus:**
I haven’t quite decided yet. It feels almost sacred to me. I might keep it as a reminder of this extraordinary experience, perhaps display it in a place of honour.
**Interviewer:**
do you have any advice for aspiring stick finders out there?
**Marcus:**
Keep your eyes open, be present in nature, and don’t be afraid to appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary. You never know what treasures you might find. The perfect stick is out there waiting for you! “I’m not interested in the monetary aspect of it,” Barrick told CHEK News.“I hope the contest winner will get more people to pay attention to the importance of forests and wilderness, especially here in B.C.” Barrick’s award-winning stick is currently displayed proudly on his wall, a testament to the hidden beauty that can be found in the natural world. The official Stick Reviews community, comprised of stick enthusiasts from across the globe, celebrates unique and captivating sticks through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. As part of the celebration, Official Stick Reviews is producing merchandise featuring the winning stick design, and Barrick will receive a custom championship belt.
## An Interview with Marcus Barrick, Discoverer of the “Stick of the Year”
**Interviewer:** Marcus, congratulations on discovering the “Stick of the Year”! Yoru find, retrieved from a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, has captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. Can you tell us about the moment you found it?
**Marcus:**
It was a gorgeous day,and I was exploring a favorite spot along the river. I often find interesting driftwood there, but this piece was truly special.It just seemed to call out to me,radiating a kind of ancient energy. The shape was so unique, like a sword buried in the silt. I knew right then and there it was somthing exceptional.
**Interviewer:**You described it as an “ancient energy sword” in your submission video. What drew you to that description?
**Marcus:**
There’s something powerful about its presence. It’s weathered and worn, yet still so strong and balanced. When I hold it, I feel this connection to the past, to the forces of nature that shaped it over time.
**Interviewer:** The online community “Official Stick Reviews” hosts this global competition, attracting some truly remarkable sticks from all corners of the world.What goes through your mind knowing that yours was chosen as the best?
**Marcus:**
Honestly,I’m blown away. There were some amazing sticks in the competition. To think mine stood out amongst them is humbling. It reinforces my belief in the beauty and power of the natural world.
**Interviewer:**
What will you do with the “Stick of the Year” now?
**Marcus:**
I haven’t quite decided yet. It feels almost sacred to me. I might keep it as a reminder of this extraordinary experience, perhaps display it in a place of honour.
**Interviewer:**
do you have any advice for aspiring stick finders out there?
**Marcus:**
Keep your eyes open, be present in nature, and don’t be afraid to appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary. You never know what treasures you might find. The perfect stick is out there waiting for you! After finding the uniquely shaped stick while exploring a dense forest near his home, Simon Barrick submitted a photo to Official stick Reviews, a popular online platform dedicated to celebrating the beauty and diversity of naturally occurring sticks. His submission, a gnarled and unusually twisted oak branch, captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. In the final voting round of Official Stick Reviews’ annual “Stick of the Year” contest, Barrick’s stick received 51.2 percent of the votes, narrowly edging out a contender from Poland.
“I’m not interested in the monetary aspect of it,” Barrick told CHEK News.“I hope the contest winner will get more people to pay attention to the importance of forests and wilderness, especially here in B.C.”
Barrick’s award-winning stick is currently displayed proudly on his wall, a testament to the hidden beauty that can be found in the natural world.
The official Stick Reviews community, comprised of stick enthusiasts from across the globe, celebrates unique and captivating sticks through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
As part of the celebration, Official Stick Reviews is producing merchandise featuring the winning stick design, and Barrick will receive a custom championship belt.
## An Interview with Marcus Barrick, Discoverer of the “Stick of the Year”
**Interviewer:** Marcus, congratulations on discovering the “Stick of the Year”! Yoru find, retrieved from a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, has captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. Can you tell us about the moment you found it?
**Marcus:**
It was a gorgeous day,and I was exploring a favorite spot along the river. I often find interesting driftwood there, but this piece was truly special.It just seemed to call out to me,radiating a kind of ancient energy. The shape was so unique, like a sword buried in the silt. I knew right then and there it was somthing exceptional.
**Interviewer:**You described it as an “ancient energy sword” in your submission video. What drew you to that description?
**Marcus:**
There’s something powerful about its presence. It’s weathered and worn, yet still so strong and balanced. When I hold it, I feel this connection to the past, to the forces of nature that shaped it over time.
**Interviewer:** The online community “Official Stick Reviews” hosts this global competition, attracting some truly remarkable sticks from all corners of the world.What goes through your mind knowing that yours was chosen as the best?
**Marcus:**
Honestly,I’m blown away. There were some amazing sticks in the competition. To think mine stood out amongst them is humbling. It reinforces my belief in the beauty and power of the natural world.
**Interviewer:**
What will you do with the “Stick of the Year” now?
**Marcus:**
I haven’t quite decided yet. It feels almost sacred to me. I might keep it as a reminder of this extraordinary experience, perhaps display it in a place of honour.
**Interviewer:**
do you have any advice for aspiring stick finders out there?
**Marcus:**
Keep your eyes open, be present in nature, and don’t be afraid to appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary. You never know what treasures you might find. The perfect stick is out there waiting for you! A British Columbia man’s revelation of an extraordinary stick has earned him global recognition in a unique online competition. After finding the uniquely shaped stick while exploring a dense forest near his home, Simon Barrick submitted a photo to Official stick Reviews, a popular online platform dedicated to celebrating the beauty and diversity of naturally occurring sticks. His submission, a gnarled and unusually twisted oak branch, captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. In the final voting round of Official Stick Reviews’ annual “Stick of the Year” contest, Barrick’s stick received 51.2 percent of the votes, narrowly edging out a contender from Poland.
“I’m not interested in the monetary aspect of it,” Barrick told CHEK News.“I hope the contest winner will get more people to pay attention to the importance of forests and wilderness, especially here in B.C.”
Barrick’s award-winning stick is currently displayed proudly on his wall, a testament to the hidden beauty that can be found in the natural world.
The official Stick Reviews community, comprised of stick enthusiasts from across the globe, celebrates unique and captivating sticks through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
As part of the celebration, Official Stick Reviews is producing merchandise featuring the winning stick design, and Barrick will receive a custom championship belt.
## An Interview with Marcus Barrick, Discoverer of the “Stick of the Year”
**Interviewer:** Marcus, congratulations on discovering the “Stick of the Year”! Yoru find, retrieved from a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, has captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. Can you tell us about the moment you found it?
**Marcus:**
It was a gorgeous day,and I was exploring a favorite spot along the river. I often find interesting driftwood there, but this piece was truly special.It just seemed to call out to me,radiating a kind of ancient energy. The shape was so unique, like a sword buried in the silt. I knew right then and there it was somthing exceptional.
**Interviewer:**You described it as an “ancient energy sword” in your submission video. What drew you to that description?
**Marcus:**
There’s something powerful about its presence. It’s weathered and worn, yet still so strong and balanced. When I hold it, I feel this connection to the past, to the forces of nature that shaped it over time.
**Interviewer:** The online community “Official Stick Reviews” hosts this global competition, attracting some truly remarkable sticks from all corners of the world.What goes through your mind knowing that yours was chosen as the best?
**Marcus:**
Honestly,I’m blown away. There were some amazing sticks in the competition. To think mine stood out amongst them is humbling. It reinforces my belief in the beauty and power of the natural world.
**Interviewer:**
What will you do with the “Stick of the Year” now?
**Marcus:**
I haven’t quite decided yet. It feels almost sacred to me. I might keep it as a reminder of this extraordinary experience, perhaps display it in a place of honour.
**Interviewer:**
do you have any advice for aspiring stick finders out there?
**Marcus:**
Keep your eyes open, be present in nature, and don’t be afraid to appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary. You never know what treasures you might find. The perfect stick is out there waiting for you! A British Columbia man’s revelation of an extraordinary stick has earned him global recognition in a unique online competition. After finding the uniquely shaped stick while exploring a dense forest near his home, Simon Barrick submitted a photo to Official stick Reviews, a popular online platform dedicated to celebrating the beauty and diversity of naturally occurring sticks. His submission, a gnarled and unusually twisted oak branch, captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. In the final voting round of Official Stick Reviews’ annual “Stick of the Year” contest, Barrick’s stick received 51.2 percent of the votes, narrowly edging out a contender from Poland.
“I’m not interested in the monetary aspect of it,” Barrick told CHEK News.“I hope the contest winner will get more people to pay attention to the importance of forests and wilderness, especially here in B.C.”
Barrick’s award-winning stick is currently displayed proudly on his wall, a testament to the hidden beauty that can be found in the natural world.
The official Stick Reviews community, comprised of stick enthusiasts from across the globe, celebrates unique and captivating sticks through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
As part of the celebration, Official Stick Reviews is producing merchandise featuring the winning stick design, and Barrick will receive a custom championship belt.
## An Interview with Marcus Barrick, Discoverer of the “Stick of the Year”
**Interviewer:** Marcus, congratulations on discovering the “Stick of the Year”! Yoru find, retrieved from a riverbed in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, has captured the attention of stick enthusiasts worldwide. Can you tell us about the moment you found it?
**Marcus:**
It was a gorgeous day,and I was exploring a favorite spot along the river. I often find interesting driftwood there, but this piece was truly special.It just seemed to call out to me,radiating a kind of ancient energy. The shape was so unique, like a sword buried in the silt. I knew right then and there it was somthing exceptional.
**Interviewer:**You described it as an “ancient energy sword” in your submission video. What drew you to that description?
**Marcus:**
There’s something powerful about its presence. It’s weathered and worn, yet still so strong and balanced. When I hold it, I feel this connection to the past, to the forces of nature that shaped it over time.
**Interviewer:** The online community “Official Stick Reviews” hosts this global competition, attracting some truly remarkable sticks from all corners of the world.What goes through your mind knowing that yours was chosen as the best?
**Marcus:**
Honestly,I’m blown away. There were some amazing sticks in the competition. To think mine stood out amongst them is humbling. It reinforces my belief in the beauty and power of the natural world.
**Interviewer:**
What will you do with the “Stick of the Year” now?
**Marcus:**
I haven’t quite decided yet. It feels almost sacred to me. I might keep it as a reminder of this extraordinary experience, perhaps display it in a place of honour.
**Interviewer:**
do you have any advice for aspiring stick finders out there?
**Marcus:**
Keep your eyes open, be present in nature, and don’t be afraid to appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary. You never know what treasures you might find. The perfect stick is out there waiting for you!