Labrador Passage
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- LABRADOR PASSAGE follows two men who set out to retrace a historic 1905 canoe journey through Labrador, using non-synthetic equipment such as a waxed canvas tent, tin-cloth rain gear and a cedar canvas canoe. Blending history, adventure and profiles of the men and women who make the gear, this film explores what it means to be inspired and defeated by the wilderness.
Really cool project. Like many I have read the Davidson/Rugge book, it was an amazing story.
The traditional equipment idea was a good one. Just about every 'Tuber of note cooks over open fire. Lots of them will wear a retro leather hip sheath, or run a Gransfors ax. A handful will own Frost river gear. But then things start to peter out. Dump a canvas baker tent and wood canoe into the mix, and this is still, to this day, uncharted territory on the 'Tube. Would love to see more! Justin Barbour has to be a possibility for a collab, maybe Adam Shoalts.
Some dreams remain unfulfilled. At least you had them, and acted upon them, and will forever have them to savor in your golden years. Too many don't pursue them at all. Happy Trails!
The map displayed at 44 seconds is inaccurate, but not more than are today's maps, as regards real extent of Labrador. Contrary to widespread belief, Labrador is NOT that piece of land that was informally transfered to Newfoundland in 1927 and represented as such on most modern maps. Historically, Labrador comprised ALL of the territory located to the north-east of the Saguenay river and to the north of the gulf of St-Lawrence. Likewise, we could add that neither is CANADA what we see on most maps today under that name; that vast expanse of land is really the Dominion or British colonial territories of North America. The real authentic and historical Canada is a much smaller area nearly all comprised within the limits of today's province of Québec, with an ''é'', plus the basin of Lake Champlain which nowadays is nearly all enclosed within the borders of New York state.
Take no offense, I should check in the records, but as far as I remember, they guessed at the time that Leonidas Hubbard had possibly died within 36 hours, and certainly not ''several days'', after they had left him alone. And in facts, by that time, he was already so weak that he could barely walk, let alone trek and forage in the snow about his campsite for firewood or anything he could eat. So he died from exposure, hypothermia and starvation.
I don't know if people far from Newfoundland and Labrador understand that this land is not traversed by many people. For example, to contrast it with the number of people on the Appalachian Trail. In modern times, how many towns would you pass on this journey? How many homes or roads would you see? Etc. I know we don't see the missing elements in the film, but people might think those parts are not captured or they are edited out. To some people "remote" means there is no cell phone signal or restaurants, as in "remote highway". I think it would help to convey exactly what sort of trip this is.
I'm also curious how you were going to handle the supplies issue. I've seen another adventure traveler do parts of this route, and he arranged for resupply by airplane every few hundred KM or so.
I'm reading now long labrador trail after the episode of the lure of the Labrador wild
Awesome Peter. I'm sure it left an itch, of unfinished business.
Very interesting, well done
Epic and inspiring! You've succeeded!
I've read all the books on this trip. It's a great story though tragic. It's easy for some sitting in a easy chair, warm and dry to make assumptions. You went after it and had to turn back but you went! Thanks for posting this and for all the work you guys put in to it.
Did you happen to note wether Wallace gave any credit to Hubbard in the book? I’m gonna order it because I love these stories and it would be interesting to know both sides as to Hubbard’s wife’s anger. Thanks
@@jefflanham1080 In my opinion Mina Hubbard's anger over what Wallace wrote was unjustified. He told the story in an honest way, warts and all. I would certainly encourage you to read all 3 books and form your own opinion. I would be interested in hearing how you feel about it.
@@bigsky2081 will order them straight away. Thanks for your response. Take Care
Very interesting video and fascinating story or the early explorers.
Well done. "The Lure of the Labrador Wild" led me to Labrador many years ago, as well. It gets under your skin. You did a great job and made the right decision, as tough as it must have been to turn back. Never stop exploring.
Thank you Peter for publishing this. It was nice to see Davidson and Rugge. Their book "The Complete Wilderness Paddler" influenced me more than any other for my small trips north. Their other book, "Greatheart" shows George Elson to be the great one for he, half Cree and raised in the woods, got Wallace out alive on the first expedition and then made the second journey comfortable for Mina Hubbard to complete.
Sorry for you not to be able to complete the trip, but the only shame is in not trying. Maybe your expedition needed a George Elson...
All the best on continued journeys.
Yes...we needed a George, a Blake, a Joe and a Job. After a little taste of the Labrador life we were amazed at the trappers and others who made a life in the area. Men of iron!
@@petermarshall7373 amazing trip you guys made, I was born and raised in labrador and still live here so I can appreciate the amazing work by George Elson and others
THE title of the book is "The Lure of the Labrador Wild" published 1904 written by Dillon Wallace who with Canadian native George Elison accompanied Hubbard on their epic but fatal trip. Unbelievable conditions with wool blankets, silk tent, etc.
Wow! Amazing 👏
FANTASTIC !!! I want to watch that 3 more times....maybe 4.
I talked to a guy years ago who thinks he found Hubbards canoe. It had a 90 year old tree growing through it along the bank.
No way! That would be an amazing find. Any pics that you know of?
Peter Marshall no pics unfortunately. He said area burned and appeared Canoe was burned somewhat too, with a tree growing through it. Had to have been there a long time.
@@normpaddle WOW was this someone from northwest river, goose bay area?
As someone from NWR i would also like to hear more about this. Although this comment is 6 years old@ivanhamlyn
I live in Goose Bay Labrador. I always dreamt of doing that journey. Another great journey would be to get dropped off at The far west end of Harp lake and canoe out to Hopedale on the coast.
One of my favorite books!
Wow what an epic trip! Very inspiring looking forward to hopefully seeing more from you!
Saw this at Reel Paddling Film fest a few years back and loved it there too. Thanks for uploading. If your 100+ day trip was completed and you had to turn back in this one, I can only imagine how tough it must have been.
Thanks Jim! We were a bit over our heads...I got the itch to give it another go. With modern equipment. Interested?
@@petermarshall7373 I'm interested
Terrific film. thank you very much, Peter.
Was really pleased to be able to share a part of our province's history with our homeschool group - @Homeschooling at Marble Mountain.. Thanks!
Thanks! I'm glad I got to share this with your group!
Excellent story. Thanks for sharing.
It's better you lived to tell your own story
Great video, I really enjoyed this!
looks like the bugs were bad...
I read about this in a book, very interesting.
Thank you.
Crazy good..
Thank you for sharing!
Would have been nice to see an actual trip
check out justin barbour's channel, ua-cam.com/video/Rxb-zVhwf5A/v-deo.html
@@rexxster1 Yes! There are "actual" trips. Justin's are great and Northern Scavenger as well.