When Adventure Meets Responsibility: My Epic Lake District Canoeing and Camping Trip Cut Short
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2021
- Welcome to another epic adventure! Join me as I paddle my newly bought Silverbirch canoe in Ullswater, Lake District, and troll down the lake fishing for wild brown trout. I also wild camp by the edge of the Eamont River, experiencing the thrill of existing in the wild.
I had an ambitious plan to cover 55km in 3 nights, starting from the South point of Ullswater, traversing the whole lake, then joining the Eamont River up to the confluence point with Eden River. Then going down the Eden River all the way to Armanthwaite. However, I quickly realized I was out of my depth and needed to be responsible.
But before that, I had some thrilling adventures in the Lake District. From navigating through ugly rapid runs to getting tangled on some flooded trees, every moment was full of action and excitement. My Canadian canoe was put to the test, and I was amazed by what it could do.
Although my trip was cut short, it gave me the opportunity to learn and grow my skills further for my next adventure. So, hit that play button and join me on this stunning Lake District adventure full of action and excitement!
Don't forget to like, comment, or subscribe to my channel for more thrilling outdoor adventures. See you on the next one!
Eze
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Sleep & Camp:
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Sleeping Bag (Comfort -2c) - Rab Ascent 700 - amzn.to/3xiMVYk
Sleeping Bag (Comfort -5c) - Mountain Equipment Helium 600
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Paracord (620lb) - Abma Cord 550 Paracord 9 Inner Strands - amzn.to/3zxq4Lr
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Tools & Fishing:
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Saw - Bahco Laplander Folding Saw - amzn.to/3aYd6fv
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Quitting when you should and putting it out there takes bravery.
Life is an adventure we don't want to quit early.
I've just come across your channel today - great stuff!
Thanks so much, I agree! Was definitely the right call here, was totally clueless at the time!
@@EzeAdventurer Sometimes, there is a fine line between comfort, excitement and "Shit, shit shit!".
When you survive the "Shit, shit shit!" it's best to call it a day.
Onwards and upwards in baby-steps, especially when you have babies.
There is NOTHING to prove.
Keep making the right call, Eze.
The intro to this vid is absolutely spot on fella! ❤❤ Hits the nail squarely on the head! Well done man . X
Thanks brother !! Appreciate it!!!
Live to fight another day... brave decision, well done.
Definitely was a scary one this one. I was way out of my depth here, was like the second time I'd ever canoed!
Great stuff Eze, so inspiring!
Thank you!
Found you by accident, so glad I did.
Love watching your videos, busy working my way through them. So calming respectful and beautifully edited with great music too.
I’m away this very week to the lakes for a spot of kayaking on the water but will be leaving my fishing rod behind this time. Look forward to the next adventure stay safe and thanks for taking the time 😊
Wow thanks so much Anne!!! Enjoy your adventure!!
Great film and a wise decision made. It is always better to understand your limitations and consider the options with a clear mind rather than press on because you feel you must. That way, we all hope to survive with a memory and new experience gained ready to move on next time. Any solo adventure can carry serious risk, no matter what the sport, pursuit or activity and as you so rightly said, we do this to enjoy ourselves! Good luck with all your adventures.
Wise words my man! Absolutely agree on all fronts! I find that when you are out there, you are really connected to your gut, which is guiding you all the time. It's actually a lot easier I find to listen to it in that environment as you are not facing the typical information overload from the internet etc, when sitting at home in front of the computer, you know? Thanks for the super comment, see you on the next adventure mate! Much love, Eze.
Looks amazing buddy u found ur skill level boundaries and called it a day alot of people would have thought ah sod it carry on but no you used ur head and knew your out of ur comfort zone 👍👍 cracking vid by the way
Thanks a lot buddy!!! Absolutely, gotta know your limits and live to fight another day :-) ! Thanks for watching and see you on the one (coming V soon !!) Much love, Eze.
Cinematography is awesome!
Thanks so much buddy!
Three words for you - Hobie Tandem Island. Add this to your inventory and you will expand your potential for adventure beyond anything you can imagine.
Aaaah sound awesome I'll look it up!! I'd love some kind of sailing vessel to expand adventure possibilities!
Amazing👍🏻
Thanks Mehnet!!
Smart guy 👏
Haha thanks buddy!!
There is no shame in knowing when to stop. you were solo and IMHO it was the right call bro👌KTF🙏
Thanks Marty for the comment - I totally agree, I was way out of my depth here, this was pretty much my first time canoeing !! (Went to the canal a few days earlier to try in London...!!). The river was insanely high too.. crazy conditions. Since then I've learned a lot :-)! Good to learn the hard way sometimes!
Great drone work, stay safe, Jack
Thanks jack appreciate that mate!
Great video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it mate!
That was an amazing film, full of interest and superbly edited. I expect you will be getting many subscribers with films of such high quality. Best wishes, Chris
Hi Chris ! Thanks for watching and for the kind comment! I’m grateful for your words of encouragement - much love!
Eze
Nice video, to carry on was going to be a big ask, that river is rough in places. Next time you'll do it!
Abolsutely - thanks Paul!
Ahh, I know that feeling of calling it early. It's ok. It's the right thing to do. Better to go home one day early, than 50 years too soon, eh!
Absolutely !!
keep canoing pall brill
Hey brother thanks so much - see you on the next adventure!
Love your content man, genuine and positive.
I was just wondering what happened with the “portable” canoe you bought for patagonia. Why the switch ?
Asking because i am doubting myself which one to buy
Hey buddy!! thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate that!
That canoe is a beauty and is stored away. I do intend to use it when getting a hard canoe to a location isn't possible. At the same time, I'd like to preserve it by not using it unnecessarily.
Eg in low water situations with lots of scrapping etc.
It's a beauty, but also bear in the mind the setting it up takes up about 1hour 20 mins, and about 15 mins to dismantle it. But it's ideal for getting a canoe into areas which are almost impossible to get one into. hope this helps!
That river looked proper sketchy, Eze, even for experienced paddles. You did the right thing. When are you doing your charity trip with Rick and the lads?
Thanks Darren! Really was sketchy (almost as sketchy as my paddling skills at the time!) - dangerous combo! I think it's supposed to be end of May! Take care mate!
@@EzeAdventurer 😁👍
Awesome. All my favourite things in one video. Can I ask you where you got your canoe?
Hey my friend! Thanks so much and glad you liked it! I got mine from www.whitewaterthecanoecentre.co.uk - they were awesome!
Also if I could ask, what's the set up to keep your feet dry ? I need something similar for my boat, is it over trousers and a pair of wellies ?
I use wellies when canoeing most of the time! Otherwise if it's warm I go for crocs with some waterproof socks in case it gets a bit colder! hope it helps.
My boots are amazing, they are below:
Muck Boots (Knee length) - Arctic Sport - amzn.to/3QhrkYV
Fantastic video, inspired me to have a go. What is the water purifier u are using pls
That’s awesome man, get out there and enjoy the true riches that nature can offer! Remember to leave no trace / or leave it better if possible!! It is the sawyer mini - highly recommended! See you on the next adventure Steve
@@EzeAdventurer cheers will do, n can't wait to get out there.
@@stevejohnson7881 I get you bro - I'm itching to get out ALL THE TIME!!!
Great vid pal. Just found your channel. Would love to do something like this but where the heck do you start? 👍
Welcome aboard! Glad you found me :-)
You can start wherever you feel semi confident to do so! I say semi because I rarely feel 100% confident before I go on an expedition... that's part of the fun!
Do you have any paddling experience (I didn't in this video)? Where do you live?
@@EzeAdventurer I’m in NorthWest and no, never paddled a canoe. I am toying with the idea of a kayak for fishing the canals as a starting point. I have plenty of camping experience, love my hammocks. And I have fished for over 40yrs. But the idea of paddling a lake and picking a camp spot sounds amazing.
@@si_blacksheep It is buddy, hope you get out there real soon!
which camera do you use and which drone?
Hey friend! This was iPhone, GoPro and DJI Mini !
Re phone charging - there are very handy solar powered chargers - stick in the sun and you can keep it charged to top your phone up.
Definitely, I recently bought one and so impressed !!
Great video thanks for sharing,is your canoe the highline model?
Hi there friend! Glad you liked it ! The canoe is the Silverbirch Broadland Duralite (15,5ft I think). She's a beauty and pretty much bomb proof. She weighs 34kg so not ideal for portaging, but not an issue in most of England/Scotland routes.
Really appreciate your reply,im considering getting one they look like good boats they make a broadland 15 "highline" model its 38mm deeper i think, just wondering if yours was the deeper one or standard depth,34kg isnt so bad the corelight one is 31.5kg i may go for that one.....loving your videos too i just subscribed :) great work
No problem at all buddy! I think mine is standard but I'm not sure! Thanks for the sub buddy!
Learn how to control a canoe..... J stroke ? Good luck, great spirit 🙏👏
Hahaha absolutely! That was one of the biggest takeaways!!! I'm getting there :-) thanks for watching and comment - see you on the next one my friend!
Nice video and nice fish. What kind of plug is that and is it floating or sinking ?
Thanks a lot bud! It's a floating one, it's a rapala brown trout imitation !
I would have stopped on Ullswater and fished
100% - I have unfinished business there - want to go back!
It’s very dangerous to go on a fast moving river, there’s tons of pressure per second going through and with hidden currents and eddies it’s not worth the risk. If you’re in an inflatable and there are high banks either side any deflation of the kayak can cost you.
Totally agree !
4:30 - Intro skip.
Good point... pretty long intro on this one to be fair...!
It looks like your not setting the hook, probably why your losing fish. Need to strike when the bait is taken.
Thanks for the tip bud, makes sense!!
Why go fishing just to put the fish back in the water instead of cooking and eating it?
Hey Kayem! Thanks for watching - I hear you! Sometimes it's tempting to do that but the place is so beautiful and I feel it's too fragile to warrant taking a fish, personal choice I guess, but the release part for me is the best bit of it all, it feels amazing to let the fish go... much love and thanks for watching!
It is the pleasure of catching. Want fish to eat, go to the fishmonger. These trout are precious and take a few years to get to a decent size. Rainbow trout are as fat as salmon in no time. I would do the same
@@davidjackson8829 What pleasure can there be in hooking a fish just for fun? It's just torturing the poor animal!! If you're not going to eat it, leave it alone!
Migrant Hawker Nonsense. They have no nerves in there lips. Fish can be caught over and over again. Catch and release is low impact. It's called sport fishing
I agree - these are precious indeed!
Sorry over dramatic opening put me off
Hi Paul - Thanks for the comment, I respect your opinion. ATB, Eze.
Always avoid rivers in flood flow, not even the most experienced can beat it. It's just too deadly. You fall in there and you'd be lucky to live another 2 minutes. I'm waiting on flood waters to recede before heading out on a 3 day adventure down a fast river, in an inflatable canoe. It's going to be a blast.
So true! In hindsight, I now realise how dangerous this trip was. Totally out of my depth there and unaware of the true risk!!
@@EzeAdventurer We live and learn, pal, and get stronger for it. It's all part of the adventure.
@@damienmayne7205 Amen!