Thank you for the videos. You have the best quality videos I've seen on canoeing and you two have wilderness skills beyond most that I've met in the bush. You two are beautiful animals when it comes to portaging. You're killing it! The best experience I've ever had at Algonquin was at the Natch on the Petawawa River standing around the campfire under a tarp at the edge of the fire in a downpouring rainstorm and Mr. Bill Mason paddled into our camp and ask if he could borrow our fire for a few minutes. We talked for about 30 minutes, and he said thanks and headed out into the storm and continued on. A year later he had passed on. RIP Bill.
Never really comment, but I have to, you guys are beasts!! Such passion for the wilderness , you guys are on it! I go to the Boundary Waters 3 to 4 times a year and in my opinion 90 percent of men lack the skills(and etiquette)for wilderness travel! Thank you so much for taking us along! My next trip is end of October and I cannot wait! So thanks for helping!!
Hi Chris, Julia. I was so happy when I saw a new video was posted. I guess when you love something, it doesn't matter what the weather brings, rain or shine and in this case, rain & cold. You ladies are definitely dedicated to your love of camping. I'm glad Julia was not hurt & was ok after falling while carrying the canoe. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Take care , Tom.
My heart jumped when Julia fall, thank god she wasn't hurt *phew* Not sure but I am those who enjoy the raining no matter what I am doing and wherever I am, it just help me find the peace easily. If I am at home, and raining outside, I would simply go to my patio (which has two tarp covered), put cushions on my chair then enjoy a big mug of hot coffee while listening to the rain. Have you heard about Joe Robinet? He has recently went to Algonquin park for 7 days as well! Thanks for taking me with you...again :D
Wow! The two of you are portaging powerhouses. Not only did you make those unmaintained portages look easy, you made them look fun. Another outstanding video. Keep them coming.
Chris.”Did you see the moose tracks “just kiddin....them portage’s were like going through an obstacle course...That is ridiculous...lucky she didn’t get hurt....can’t wait for the next video....T.Gunz....🛶⛺️🔥
I love how you both are having a great time dispite the weather... totally respect you both for getting through that rough terrain. Thanks so much! Rob
That was so intense, you ladies are amazing and the way you push and support each other. Beautiful. Almost had to take a nap after watching, had me at the end of my seat. Glad to see Julia is okay, bumps and bruises comes with camping but more so with an epic portage like that. 🇨🇦
You two are real troopers - rain, wet rocks, deadfalls, slippery logs....and you smile through the whole thing. Kudos to you! Love the videos and the photography is fabulous..especially in 4K. Going to go check out the 360's on my Samsung VR. I do 1 or 2 canoe trips a year, but my 400m portages have got nothing on your trips! Keep up the great work :-)
I always started at Canoe lake. But some of the lakes I can remember are Tepee lake,Tom Thomson lake, Misty, Butt lake, and Ink lake. That was back in the late 70s early 80s that I was there. It's the best place in the world. So beautiful! Again I love you videos!!!
Yes that wet weather can get you down especially after a few days of nonstop raining. Glad you guys didn’t get hurt everything was so greasy. That’s nasty under foot when you’re boot soles fill up with muddy sticky stuff. Yuk! Thanks 👍🇨🇦
You two make hiking and paddling fun. Very brave and stronnnngggg Julia is :) oh... and funny too. You guys have so much to look back to when you get a little bit older. Cheers.
Great video as usual. My most favorite trip, out of the many, was this Summer bringing my teen daughter for the first time. In at Cache, Head, Harness, & finally into my personal fav Bonnechere and back. Four night, five days and absolutely zero rush.
Evening ladies, fantastic job! Great work. Crazy amount of wind fall trees , the spring and summer of rain. Thanks for taking us with you. ✌️✌️😊🇨🇦 , Bob
You two are now a well-oiled tripping machine. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Some favourite campsites: There is a site on the south side of Happy Isle (across from the eponymous isle) with a pretty great view. I also like some of the island sites on Lavielle, south of Crow Island. Usually it is slim pickings for firewood, but a great view.
Thanks you! Going back to Lavielle is something I've been thinking about for years... we passed through it once, and just remember it being gorgeous :)
This perfectly illustrates the difference between two women on the trail versus two guys. You're very encouraging toward one another, whereas we're secretly hoping the other is going to face plant. When one of you go down, the other is concerned. When one of us goes down, there's concern--but after the appropriate period of laughing at the guy who went ass over teacups. I'm sure the fact that we're perpetually 11 years old has a lot to do with that! Looks like a wonderful trip.
Loving your videos! Glad she was ok there too. I was in Algonquin last week and we watched a large bunch of helium balloons come down on Welcome Lake. Very sad finding people's garbage when we go out there to see nature. Was a great 4 days though!
Thanks Kevin! We get the comment about the barrel quite a bit... though we're frequently in & out of the barrel while on the go for equipment, snacks, etc, so it's just more practical for us to leave it upright. Most of the heavy stuff's already at the bottom of it, and the other (heavier) canvas backpack in the bottom of the boat also offsets it quite a bit :)
Another great video from you! You two are inspiring! We did our first canoe trip labour day weekend from access #1 to North Tea lake to Manitou to Lorne then to Sisco lake. We had 3 very nice sites and got everything weather-wise. It was a 3 day trip only but worth it and def will do it again in different route. Glad Julia was alright, will bring and make her peanut butter s’mores on next trip. Thanks for the inspiration Chris and Julia! Cheers!
What an epic trip - feels like it's taken all summer ;^} I'm sure you guys have probably already taken your late summer / fall trip. Keep up the videos. Your cheery disposition facing a tough, rainy slog is contagious!
One of my fave routes in Algonquin is along the Petawawa! From Cedar to Mcmanus - check out some of the sweet spring water along the way. My favourite is on the Natch - there's a path off of the bigger site that leads you to some of the best spring water you'll ever taste. There's also a great hike (at parts a climb) to the top of the cliffs if you keep walking past the spring.
Hi Gals, 'Great videography; wonderful outlooks on nature & the human condition; inspirational lives; great stories! Thanks very much for your uplifting personalities brought to life to a broader audience of humanity worldwide, through your talents, caring natures & generousity! Cheers Mark P.S. I do ramble on - as in the previous post - after 'discovering you two' last night (& watching most of the hours since)! I was most recently in The Park on my motorcycle for an sunset ride yesterday. 🦌 'Fewer bugs in your blogs though!! 😉 P.S. My biologist inclinations were misled a bit by your reference to a "huge" moose skeleton. I watched again & paused to examine the sequence & noted that the mandible looks as if it's from a juvenile moose. The skeletal remains in proportion to Julia also look as if it's a sub-adult. 'Not surprisingly since the first winter is the most challenging with the highest mortality of any age class. 'More surface area relative to mass thus more heat loss & caloric demand; potentially more debilitated by winter tick infestation; not as efficient a browser quite yet; & smaller (& less likely to stand its ground when tested by wolves). If it runs, Mom can do.less to protect her & the winter calf would be easier for our smaller Algonquin (Red) wolves to take down. Mom would still be a formidable opponent but if her calf was injured at all seriously, wolves just back off from flailing hooves & wait it out (sometimes even for a day or more). Yes!! Nature is cruel! 'Notice how even the ribs have been chewed to get at the marrow & ALL of the major leg bones have been carried off for the same reason. I.e. often by subordinate pack members while awaiting their turn at the main course of the muscle mass. All that's left is truly indigestable to most mammals. Biologists speak of "recruitment" levels; that is survival beyond their first birthday. Mortality is so high during their first full year of life, that ungulates don't even count in population estimates until they become yearlings. The second highest mortality is usually during their second winter, however at a much reduced level. (That's their first winter truly on their own of course.) As I often cautioned my friends & acquaintances during my many years living north of the Arctic Circle: 'This is not the land of second chances!' (...especially 'out on the land' during our 42 week long winters!) 'Kind of like being prey (mainly to the elements) although ravens & Arctic foxes would gladly accept human carrion! You two help to empower our human fraility though..so thanks once again!
Hi again Chris & Julia! I cant stop watching!! 'Fantastic primers to introduce the world to your special wild places!! 'So much artistic talent & love!! I think that you two stalwart & adventuresome souls would just love the Faroe Islands. (Iceland is awfully busy these days!) You could do a two-fer though on the supply & passenger vessel Noronna though, from Denmark & return, as an intro to all three of those mini nation states & old Norse powerhouse! 🛫🛳🛬 Viking quest!!! ...At Last! ⛺🎥🎤 Cheers Mark P.S. The eastern Canadian Arctic is just so darn expensive, especially air fares & town accommodation. I.e. Nunavut, Nunavik (the Inuit region of Quebec) & Nunatsiavut (the Inuit region of Labrador), but INCREDIBLE!! TOO!!. You can camp virtually anywhere though; even a short hike from the new big city airport at Iqaluit & save hundreds a night in hotel costs. Now airbnb is becoming increasingly available for homestays too. A cultural educational experience to boot! Chubb Crater has a new name & Quebec Inuit park. A deep gem of an otherwordly, perfectly round asteroid crater lake amidst the tundra of caribou & muskoxen. 'Rarely a scary bear! (Black ones only inland & even those rarely that far north.) The Torngat Mountains of northern Labrador are amazing too & you two are up to tackle them with a little local outfitting support if anyone is!!. I'd volunteer the bear safely info & guidance. The white ones manly (no mainly) want to avoid us too! Ursus maritimus ( the sea bear) usually just swims on by too!! GMP P.P.S. Perhaps youve already done some Arctic river & tundra adventures?? Barrenground grizzlies anyone - west of Hudson Bay & Foxe Basin? (People are most afraid or uncomfortable with the charismatic mega- vertebrates that they least know!!) Twelve years above the Arctic Circle in the Baffin Region (the Qikiqtaaluk) & I only very rarely carried a firearm when out 'on.the land' solo. Inuit folks always have harvesting equipment at hand of course when I was invited to join them on the land or waters, but they mainly use dogs as campsite alarm & deterrence tools against bold, young, or uneducated & hungry grizz, polar & grolar bears. Pizzlies? 'Man; do I ramble!! 'Warm regards! Mark
You've inspired my fiancé and I to get out of the car camping scene and start thinking about hiking out or portaging in Algonquin. Thanks so much and pleaaaase keep the amazing content coming!! :D
Shall to Shirley to Ryan to McKaskill to Hidden to Fairy to Animoosh to Dickson to Opeongo to Annie Bay to Opeongo River to Booth to Shall......a very tough 7 day trip though. I know both of you are up to it. Keep the videos going as I just love viewing them no matter where your next trip takes you. Nothing like the "sound of the paddle".
Paul Laprise, depending where you are, Frontenac Prov Park is a great "intro to the backcountry" park where you can test the waters and see what works for you! Some challenging portages to get a feel, but still some nice comforts like picnic tables and food lockers. Have fun!
Every site in Frontenac is accessible by hiking trail as well as canoe (save one cluster, 12 - it's hike-in only; still on a lake but no portages to it), depending on your preference / gear!
Good struggle there in the wilderness, good job you two! Like that you despite rain and strong winds...hypothermia, are up and positive. Always inspiring to watch your videos! thumbs up from Sweden
Your videos always make me feel better. The music, the video and your upbeat personalities make them such a pleasure to watch. Keep them coming! P.S. I hate those "walkways" when they're wet too. They are slippery as ice.
Really enjoy your trips and videos. Just a quick observation/question - We completed several trips with portages as rugged as some of yours (blowdowns/unmaintained/unmarked portages). Just wondering, why don't you guys strap the paddles onto the canoe for portaging? We do that often and it seems to be easier and less damaging to the paddles.
Thanks! I'd say the first day of our last Algonquin series is a great place to start, from Canoe Lake - you can find more on route planning in our trip planning video here: ua-cam.com/video/mTNV761BtgM/v-deo.html
Great video Chris always love watching your videos. Super grateful there are content creators like your self who share their adventure in a beautifully intimate and fun way. Also your videos are so well produced i am learning a great deal from you about telling a story through film😊
I’m going to be Canoeing with my girlfriend in June. We’re starting from Canoe lake up to Burnt Island lake then to Otterslide Lake and the backtracking back Burnt Island and making a loop around to Tom Thompson and back to Canoe lake in the span of 5 days and 4 nights. Any advise? Any pointers on what to look for in those lakes? Have you two ever been around those lakes?... idk I’m just very exited for the trip. Love the videos, you both have been a great inspiration for me.
That should be a great trip! I'd recommend perhaps spending an extra rest day at one of the campsites, just so you can sleep-in, and enjoy the relaxing vibes without having to pack up and always be on the move... or perhaps cut-out the day up to Otterslide (it's probably the least interesting lake on the trip), and just stay on Burnt Island Lake that day, and then try a different campsite on it the next day. I'd say my favourite part of Burnt Island Lake is in about the first half of it, so don't feel like you have to paddle all the way down to the other end. Also, it could be quite buggy in June, so be sure to look for island campsites or points that are exposed to the wind to keep them away, and come prepared for them. I'd recommend going early June, or possibly even mid-to-late May before the bugs arrive :)
Another great video. Those portages in the rain are the real deal and you girls keep nailing them. Any tips on setting up your tent on a wet site like you guys had near the end of this day while it's raining?
Dope videos. I know you know what you're doing but you should never have things hanging off your pack when portaging. Also why have the food barrel standing up? it just makes the canoe more unstable, I known the swift you're using is quite stable but why risk it?
Another awesome video.! It looks like you guys had the park to yourselves? I am fortunate that I live a few hours from the Adirondacks but am thinking Algonquin might be worth the drive on our next adventure. Thanks again for taking us along ! I hope Julia is doing well.
I swear I found a purple inflated balloon floating on one of the small lakes on that route. Some 5 or 6 years ago. No moose carcass. Just moose tracks. Moose deer moose deer moose deer. Nice video , thank you.
Here's a good one for you. Cedar Lake, Catfish, Sunfish, Hogan, Merchant, and Happy Isle Lakes, Proulx Lake, Crow river into Lake Lavielle, sixteen portages to Radient Lae and back to Cedar........approx 10 days.
my favourite route in the park was a 7 day I did 2 years ago. We started on Opeongo, looped up down through booth and McCaskill up into Lavielle, through to red rock and burnt island and ended on Cache.
Planning a trip up there in 2018 with my wife and two daughters . Going to try a two night trip kids are 4 and 6 . What time of year is best ? Love all your videos .
Do they still have these maps for Algonquin? Or is there an online version we can print before hand? Do they send the maps to you or can we pick them up there? I’m just wondering with covid restrictions haha how to prepare! Thanks :)
I know I'm always gushing over your videos, but.. Alright, I'm going to do it again. Usually when you stumble on a UA-cam video, I see it's 15 minutes and I move on. Here I see it's 15 minutes and wish it was 20. I have to ask though, on these sort of unmaintained trails, is it easy to tell where the trail is? I don't see any tree markings along the way
Chris, long time sub, will miss you replying to your fans but thats how it goes when your channel grows and theres to much messages to reply back. Anyways great work as always, each time editing gets better.
You ladies are awesome, we love you both and your videos. How much does the canoe weigh? You make it look easy and I know it's not. Thank you for posting and please keep them coming.
Do you find that using gear ties (NiteIze) to secure the paddles to the thwarts isn't worth figuring out the right balance, or maybe just like using the paddles as trekking poles? Hands free is key, to me. :) Gear ties are worth their weight in gold for their multiple handy uses!
Thank you for the videos. You have the best quality videos I've seen on canoeing and you two have wilderness skills beyond most that I've met in the bush. You two are beautiful animals when it comes to portaging. You're killing it!
The best experience I've ever had at Algonquin was at the Natch on the Petawawa River standing around the campfire under a tarp at the edge of the fire in a downpouring rainstorm and Mr. Bill Mason paddled into our camp and ask if he could borrow our fire for a few minutes. We talked for about 30 minutes, and he said thanks and headed out into the storm and continued on. A year later he had passed on. RIP Bill.
Never really comment, but I have to, you guys are beasts!! Such passion for the wilderness , you guys are on it! I go to the Boundary Waters 3 to 4 times a year and in my opinion 90 percent of men lack the skills(and etiquette)for wilderness travel! Thank you so much for taking us along! My next trip is end of October and I cannot wait! So thanks for helping!!
I am I'm awe of the strength you both have. To trek like that with a canoe and heavy gear in those conditions is something else.
Hi Chris, Julia. I was so happy when I saw a new video was posted. I guess when you love something, it doesn't matter what
the weather brings, rain or shine and in this case, rain & cold. You ladies are definitely dedicated to your love of camping.
I'm glad Julia was not hurt & was ok after falling while carrying the canoe.
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Take care , Tom.
My heart jumped when Julia fall, thank god she wasn't hurt *phew*
Not sure but I am those who enjoy the raining no matter what I am doing and wherever I am, it just help me find the peace easily. If I am at home, and raining outside, I would simply go to my patio (which has two tarp covered), put cushions on my chair then enjoy a big mug of hot coffee while listening to the rain.
Have you heard about Joe Robinet? He has recently went to Algonquin park for 7 days as well!
Thanks for taking me with you...again :D
Wow! The two of you are portaging powerhouses. Not only did you make those unmaintained portages look easy, you made them look fun. Another outstanding video. Keep them coming.
Chris.”Did you see the moose tracks “just kiddin....them portage’s were like going through an obstacle course...That is ridiculous...lucky she didn’t get hurt....can’t wait for the next video....T.Gunz....🛶⛺️🔥
I love how you both are having a great time dispite the weather... totally respect you both for getting through that rough terrain. Thanks so much! Rob
Thanks Rob! Those portages felt like interesting puzzles :)
I think I may take your earlier route... this one is probably best left for the pros.. although it must have been beautiful being so secluded...
That was so intense, you ladies are amazing and the way you push and support each other. Beautiful. Almost had to take a nap after watching, had me at the end of my seat. Glad to see Julia is okay, bumps and bruises comes with camping but more so with an epic portage like that. 🇨🇦
Thanks so much Greg, and for all your kind words! We've been enjoying reading your comments - we really appreciate them! :)
You two are real troopers - rain, wet rocks, deadfalls, slippery logs....and you smile through the whole thing. Kudos to you! Love the videos and the photography is fabulous..especially in 4K. Going to go check out the 360's on my Samsung VR. I do 1 or 2 canoe trips a year, but my 400m portages have got nothing on your trips! Keep up the great work :-)
Congratulations between the portages, rain and later wind that looked like 1 mean tough day, an accomplishment to be proud of.
I always started at Canoe lake. But some of the lakes I can remember are Tepee lake,Tom Thomson lake, Misty, Butt lake, and Ink lake. That was back in the late 70s early 80s that I was there. It's the best place in the world. So beautiful! Again I love you videos!!!
And it makes me jealous of your canoe. We used aluminium canoes. To heavy!!!!
Thanks Aubrey! :)
Yes that wet weather can get you down especially after a few days of nonstop raining. Glad you guys didn’t get hurt everything was so greasy. That’s nasty under foot when you’re boot soles fill up with muddy sticky stuff. Yuk! Thanks 👍🇨🇦
You two make hiking and paddling fun. Very brave and stronnnngggg Julia is :) oh... and funny too. You guys have so much to look back to when you get a little bit older.
Cheers.
Chris and Julia are two shiny happy people. The choice of music and the dubbing of it is excellent. Thank you, see you in the next one. :-)
Great video as usual. My most favorite trip, out of the many, was this Summer bringing my teen daughter for the first time. In at Cache, Head, Harness, & finally into my personal fav Bonnechere and back. Four night, five days and absolutely zero rush.
Evening ladies, fantastic job! Great work. Crazy amount of wind fall trees , the spring and summer of rain. Thanks for taking us with you. ✌️✌️😊🇨🇦 , Bob
Thanks Bob! :)
You two are now a well-oiled tripping machine. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos.
Some favourite campsites: There is a site on the south side of Happy Isle (across from the eponymous isle) with a pretty great view. I also like some of the island sites on Lavielle, south of Crow Island. Usually it is slim pickings for firewood, but a great view.
Thanks you! Going back to Lavielle is something I've been thinking about for years... we passed through it once, and just remember it being gorgeous :)
This perfectly illustrates the difference between two women on the trail versus two guys. You're very encouraging toward one another, whereas we're secretly hoping the other is going to face plant. When one of you go down, the other is concerned. When one of us goes down, there's concern--but after the appropriate period of laughing at the guy who went ass over teacups. I'm sure the fact that we're perpetually 11 years old has a lot to do with that!
Looks like a wonderful trip.
Loving your videos! Glad she was ok there too. I was in Algonquin last week and we watched a large bunch of helium balloons come down on Welcome Lake. Very sad finding people's garbage when we go out there to see nature. Was a great 4 days though!
Lay the blue barrel down. You are inspirational. Wonderful trek.
Thanks Kevin! We get the comment about the barrel quite a bit... though we're frequently in & out of the barrel while on the go for equipment, snacks, etc, so it's just more practical for us to leave it upright. Most of the heavy stuff's already at the bottom of it, and the other (heavier) canvas backpack in the bottom of the boat also offsets it quite a bit :)
You are 2 tough cookies! That trail looks challenging, and that is putting it mildly :). I am glad you both are ok. Love your videos!!
Thanks so much Lai! :)
Another great video from you! You two are inspiring! We did our first canoe trip labour day weekend from access #1 to North Tea lake to Manitou to Lorne then to Sisco lake. We had 3 very nice sites and got everything weather-wise. It was a 3 day trip only but worth it and def will do it again in different route. Glad Julia was alright, will bring and make her peanut butter s’mores on next trip. Thanks for the inspiration Chris and Julia! Cheers!
What an epic trip - feels like it's taken all summer ;^} I'm sure you guys have probably already taken your late summer / fall trip. Keep up the videos. Your cheery disposition facing a tough, rainy slog is contagious!
Omg , unmaintained ,you ain't kidding. Great job ladies
You two make it look so easy!
One of my fave routes in Algonquin is along the Petawawa! From Cedar to Mcmanus - check out some of the sweet spring water along the way. My favourite is on the Natch - there's a path off of the bigger site that leads you to some of the best spring water you'll ever taste. There's also a great hike (at parts a climb) to the top of the cliffs if you keep walking past the spring.
Thanks for sharing this, would like to try that route.
Hi Gals,
'Great videography; wonderful outlooks on nature & the human condition; inspirational lives; great stories! Thanks very much for your uplifting personalities brought to life to a broader audience of humanity worldwide, through your talents, caring natures & generousity!
Cheers Mark
P.S. I do ramble on - as in the previous post - after 'discovering you two' last night (& watching most of the hours since)!
I was most recently in The Park on my motorcycle for an sunset ride yesterday. 🦌 'Fewer bugs in your blogs though!! 😉
P.S. My biologist inclinations were misled a bit by your reference to a "huge" moose skeleton. I watched again & paused to examine the sequence & noted that the mandible looks as if it's from a juvenile moose. The skeletal remains in proportion to Julia also look as if it's a sub-adult. 'Not surprisingly since the first winter is the most challenging with the highest mortality of any age class. 'More surface area relative to mass thus more heat loss & caloric demand; potentially more debilitated by winter tick infestation; not as efficient a browser quite yet; & smaller (& less likely to stand its ground when tested by wolves). If it runs, Mom can do.less to protect her & the winter calf would be easier for our smaller Algonquin (Red) wolves to take down. Mom would still be a formidable opponent but if her calf was injured at all seriously, wolves just back off from flailing hooves & wait it out (sometimes even for a day or more). Yes!! Nature is cruel!
'Notice how even the ribs have been chewed to get at the marrow & ALL of the major leg bones have been carried off for the same reason. I.e. often by subordinate pack members while awaiting their turn at the main course of the muscle mass. All that's left is truly indigestable to most mammals.
Biologists speak of "recruitment" levels; that is survival beyond their first birthday. Mortality is so high during their first full year of life, that ungulates don't even count in population estimates until they become yearlings. The second highest mortality is usually during their second winter, however at a much reduced level. (That's their first winter truly on their own of course.)
As I often cautioned my friends & acquaintances during my many years living north of the Arctic Circle: 'This is not the land of second chances!' (...especially 'out on the land' during our 42 week long winters!) 'Kind of like being prey (mainly to the elements) although ravens & Arctic foxes would gladly accept human carrion!
You two help to empower our human fraility though..so thanks once again!
Hi again Chris & Julia!
I cant stop watching!! 'Fantastic primers to introduce the world to your special wild places!! 'So much artistic talent & love!!
I think that you two stalwart & adventuresome souls would just love the Faroe Islands. (Iceland is awfully busy these days!) You could do a two-fer though on the supply & passenger vessel Noronna though, from Denmark & return, as an intro to all three of those mini nation states & old Norse powerhouse! 🛫🛳🛬
Viking quest!!! ...At Last! ⛺🎥🎤
Cheers Mark
P.S. The eastern Canadian Arctic is just so darn expensive, especially air fares & town accommodation. I.e. Nunavut, Nunavik (the Inuit region of Quebec) & Nunatsiavut (the Inuit region of Labrador), but INCREDIBLE!! TOO!!. You can camp virtually anywhere though; even a short hike from the new big city airport at Iqaluit & save hundreds a night in hotel costs. Now airbnb is becoming increasingly available for homestays too. A cultural educational experience to boot!
Chubb Crater has a new name & Quebec Inuit park. A deep gem of an otherwordly, perfectly round asteroid crater lake amidst the tundra of caribou & muskoxen. 'Rarely a scary bear! (Black ones only inland & even those rarely that far north.) The Torngat Mountains of northern Labrador are amazing too & you two are up to tackle them with a little local outfitting support if anyone is!!. I'd volunteer the bear safely info & guidance. The white ones manly (no mainly) want to avoid us too! Ursus maritimus ( the sea bear) usually just swims on by too!! GMP
P.P.S. Perhaps youve already done some Arctic river & tundra adventures?? Barrenground grizzlies anyone - west of Hudson Bay & Foxe Basin? (People are most afraid or uncomfortable with the charismatic mega- vertebrates that they least know!!) Twelve years above the Arctic Circle in the Baffin Region (the Qikiqtaaluk) & I only very rarely carried a firearm when out 'on.the land' solo. Inuit folks always have harvesting equipment at hand of course when I was invited to join them on the land or waters, but they mainly use dogs as campsite alarm & deterrence tools against bold, young, or uneducated & hungry grizz, polar & grolar bears. Pizzlies?
'Man; do I ramble!!
'Warm regards!
Mark
You've inspired my fiancé and I to get out of the car camping scene and start thinking about hiking out or portaging in Algonquin. Thanks so much and pleaaaase keep the amazing content coming!! :D
Shall to Shirley to Ryan to McKaskill to Hidden to Fairy to Animoosh to Dickson to Opeongo to Annie Bay to Opeongo River to Booth to Shall......a very tough 7 day trip though. I know both of you are up to it. Keep the videos going as I just love viewing them no matter where your next trip takes you. Nothing like the "sound of the paddle".
So glad to hear Paul! I hope you and your fiancé have a great time exploring the interior! :)
Paul Laprise, depending where you are, Frontenac Prov Park is a great "intro to the backcountry" park where you can test the waters and see what works for you! Some challenging portages to get a feel, but still some nice comforts like picnic tables and food lockers. Have fun!
oh cool thanks so much that sounds interesting! We live near Toronto.
Every site in Frontenac is accessible by hiking trail as well as canoe (save one cluster, 12 - it's hike-in only; still on a lake but no portages to it), depending on your preference / gear!
a complete visual feast; congratulations Lady Prouse
That girl is a machine. You ladies are the best.
Good struggle there in the wilderness, good job you two! Like that you despite rain and strong winds...hypothermia, are up and positive. Always inspiring to watch your videos! thumbs up from Sweden
Man the music is on point. You ladies are awesome straight for surezies.
Well done ladies ! Atta power through.
Thank you! :)
great Video, and what wet weather you had. She is a trooper and what a tumble she had. Fairplay to you both
great video....congrates to both of you's!
You guys are awesome; you make everything including filming look so easy even though it's far from that and I love your videos!
Your videos always make me feel better. The music, the video and your upbeat personalities make them such a pleasure to watch. Keep them coming! P.S. I hate those "walkways" when they're wet too. They are slippery as ice.
Thanks Larry! Your videos make me feel better too - keep them coming! :)
Camping goals, Couple goals, Portage goals! Keep up the awesome videos, you guys inspire me to be outdoors more!
After a day of treking that hard, i bet you two slept like the dead. Fantastic teamwork and perseverance!
You deserve one million subscribers I think people don't appreciate how much work you put into your blogs
Really enjoy your trips and videos. Just a quick observation/question - We completed several trips with portages as rugged as some of yours (blowdowns/unmaintained/unmarked portages). Just wondering, why don't you guys strap the paddles onto the canoe for portaging? We do that often and it seems to be easier and less damaging to the paddles.
I've spent the last few lunch hours watching your videos! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us :)
Chris - great video! Can you recommend a novice portage route for newbies?
Thanks! I'd say the first day of our last Algonquin series is a great place to start, from Canoe Lake - you can find more on route planning in our trip planning video here: ua-cam.com/video/mTNV761BtgM/v-deo.html
Baron Canyon its amazing heading to high falls . There is a water slide that will not disappoint . If never been there its a must .
Love the "Ford Truck commercial" portage music. ^__^
Great video Chris always love watching your videos. Super grateful there are content creators like your self who share their adventure in a beautifully intimate and fun way. Also your videos are so well produced i am learning a great deal from you about telling a story through film😊
There's a fantastic site on Big Thunder, just the one on the whole lake. Out on a point, South facing, one of my favs.
I’m going to be Canoeing with my girlfriend in June. We’re starting from Canoe lake up to Burnt Island lake then to Otterslide Lake and the backtracking back Burnt Island and making a loop around to Tom Thompson and back to Canoe lake in the span of 5 days and 4 nights. Any advise? Any pointers on what to look for in those lakes? Have you two ever been around those lakes?... idk I’m just very exited for the trip.
Love the videos, you both have been a great inspiration for me.
That should be a great trip! I'd recommend perhaps spending an extra rest day at one of the campsites, just so you can sleep-in, and enjoy the relaxing vibes without having to pack up and always be on the move... or perhaps cut-out the day up to Otterslide (it's probably the least interesting lake on the trip), and just stay on Burnt Island Lake that day, and then try a different campsite on it the next day. I'd say my favourite part of Burnt Island Lake is in about the first half of it, so don't feel like you have to paddle all the way down to the other end. Also, it could be quite buggy in June, so be sure to look for island campsites or points that are exposed to the wind to keep them away, and come prepared for them. I'd recommend going early June, or possibly even mid-to-late May before the bugs arrive :)
Another great video. So when do you get time to do all this professional quality video editing if you're always enjoying the outdoors?
Another great video. Those portages in the rain are the real deal and you girls keep nailing them. Any tips on setting up your tent on a wet site like you guys had near the end of this day while it's raining?
Great videos, Some of the best tripping videos out there, One tip: lay that barrel down for better stability in the canoe.
You are both Troopers, big time. I would have to say Storm Troopers with or without the rain.
Great video. Any winter trips planned??
Dope videos. I know you know what you're doing but you should never have things hanging off your pack when portaging. Also why have the food barrel standing up? it just makes the canoe more unstable, I known the swift you're using is quite stable but why risk it?
C&J = SAVAGE MODE!
Great video ladies.
Another awesome video.! It looks like you guys had the park to yourselves? I am fortunate that I live a few hours from the Adirondacks but am thinking Algonquin might be worth the drive on our next adventure. Thanks again for taking us along ! I hope Julia is doing well.
marczukoski definitely with the drive ... and that's coming from a guy who lives in Central Pennsylvania
marczukoski *worth
You guys are beautiful, and the videos are such high quality! Thank you for taking the time to edit and put this up for us!
Start at, North Tea Lake - Biggar Lake - Three Mile Lake - Manitou Lake loop. That was pretty awesome. Cedar lake into catfish lake was also amazing.
The editing in your videos is excellent. Amazed you guys don’t have more views on some of these
Omg lol " aww the moose tracks "
Another awesome instalment! Glad Julia was OK after that fall!! :-)
I swear I found a purple inflated balloon floating on one of the small lakes on that route. Some 5 or 6 years ago. No moose carcass. Just moose tracks. Moose deer moose deer moose deer. Nice video , thank you.
Nice Kevlar canoe!
After all those portages my back is killing me . Great video !!
That caucus was crazy!! Poor Julia, ouch! That looked scarey, She's a machine!!! You do such great work!!!!!! When did you all go this year?
Hi Chris, awesome video has always. Quick question, what camera where you using?
Hey great video as always :) Ive never seen a skeleton like that in the park before. Very neat
Would love to see you ladies run the Petawawa fron Lake Travers to Mc manus lake. Did that trip a few years back. It was awesome .
Are those Salomon speedcroos 3 hiking boots ? So comfy ,I have one pair myself .
My Salomon's are just the running shoes actually... Julia and I keep talking about how I need to get a pair of hiking boots, lol :)
Thank you for replying . You guys are rocks and so pretty xx
Here's a good one for you.
Cedar Lake, Catfish, Sunfish, Hogan, Merchant, and Happy Isle Lakes, Proulx Lake, Crow river into Lake Lavielle, sixteen portages to Radient Lae and back to Cedar........approx 10 days.
Has been a long time that you guy uploaded a blog , love your vids . And hope you both happy .
Thank you! :)
my favourite route in the park was a 7 day I did 2 years ago. We started on Opeongo, looped up down through booth and McCaskill up into Lavielle, through to red rock and burnt island and ended on Cache.
Sheesh! That was some day....Brilliant!
Planning a trip up there in 2018 with my wife and two daughters . Going to try a two night trip kids are 4 and 6 . What time of year is best ? Love all your videos .
Nice! I'd say mid August to September are my favourite... though if the weather's nice, early May before the bugs come can be really nice too :)
Love you canoe trip....what camera where you using ?
love your videos
Wow, that looked like a tough go. Great video as always and I'm surprised you could get your rig that wet!
Another great trip ladies. I hope you didn't leave the 🎈..
Love from Pakistan
Do they still have these maps for Algonquin? Or is there an online version we can print before hand? Do they send the maps to you or can we pick them up there? I’m just wondering with covid restrictions haha how to prepare! Thanks :)
always amazing girls that looked like a tough day
Amazing ladies... Thanks
Magnetawan entrance has some cool routes off of it.
Hi! what panasonic and gimbal are you using?
I know I'm always gushing over your videos, but.. Alright, I'm going to do it again.
Usually when you stumble on a UA-cam video, I see it's 15 minutes and I move on. Here I see it's 15 minutes and wish it was 20.
I have to ask though, on these sort of unmaintained trails, is it easy to tell where the trail is? I don't see any tree markings along the way
Chris, long time sub, will miss you replying to your fans but thats how it goes when your channel grows and theres to much messages to reply back. Anyways great work as always, each time editing gets better.
Thanks so much Jailee! Julia and I love reading all your comments - they mean a lot to us! :)
You little Darlings Own ALGONQUIN Park
Thanks Patrick! :)
Sweet...thks
You ladies are awesome, we love you both and your videos. How much does the canoe weigh? You make it look easy and I know it's not. Thank you for posting and please keep them coming.
Thanks so much AJ! I believe Algonquin Outfitters' version of the Keewaydin 16 is a little over 40lbs :)
Thank you!
Do you find that using gear ties (NiteIze) to secure the paddles to the thwarts isn't worth figuring out the right balance, or maybe just like using the paddles as trekking poles? Hands free is key, to me. :) Gear ties are worth their weight in gold for their multiple handy uses!
After watching the whole video, I see you are often using the paddles for balance and stability, so whatever works I guess!
Thanks Siobheanne! Gear ties are super handy... we should take some along with us next time :)
Nipissing river for sure. 2 moose sightings and one heard crashing in the woods beside us
Nice! Great place to paddle :)
Another great video
Thanks Carson! :)
When you guys retire you should move right next to Algonquin Park. I would if I could. 😁 cheers 👍🇨🇦
What is the average weight of your barrel and pack?
trooper YEAH!!!
If you haven’t been down the Tim river it’s beautiful. Plenty of moose
Great video btw.
Finally a hardcore woodsmen.
Start at Kiosk. Do a northern loop!