After all the stuff that went wrong, you had such a wicked attitude the whole time and just moved forward. You're such an amazing Canoe partner and Human and turns out we're still friends even after sharing food :D Amazing Trip Brother! This will be a tough one to top!
💚 You were a class act through it all, expedition captain. I was lucky to have such a man among men by my side. Such incredible irony that we had that conversation the night before. On the subsequent solo Wabakimi trip I noticed how much less laughter there was. And worse, little to no food to mooch. Can't wait for our next trip Xorb! -Jorb/Jorm PS Could you send me a print of that nude painting you did of me at the Bill Mason campsite? Preferably gigantic size. Going to surprise Erin for her birthday.
*eats three GIGANTIC* sandwiches in next video 😂. I know probably weren’t hungry hungry, but you had to have been feelin’ it. The amount of food you can shovel into your face always blows my mind haha.
The contrast between your and Xander's filmmaking is so fun to explore. I like both for their own reasons-your style of long, patient storytelling and commentary is a true talent. Somehow 2 hours passes so quickly when it's so enjoyable to watch. Thank you!
Jon handled all the setbacks phenomenenly well ! But I want to thank Xander for making this trip 1000000x times fun and entertaining, without the awesome friendship and understanding between you two, the trip would have gone south. I want to thank you both from the bottom of my heart for giving us such a beautiful journey. And you guys were right it'll be hard to top.
Jon, I think what I like most about you, you admit your mistakes and work through them. I love how you guys stay together and help each other out. Neither gets too far ahead that you can’t turn around in a hurry to provide assistance. I hope to see many more Lost Lakes and Lost Lakes collaborations in the future! Leaving food behind is rough but you guys found a solution. For myself, I put a list on my back door and make sure I check it all off. I’m old enough to be your mom, so It’s what I’ve learned over a lifetime. Including my own adventures is Alaska when I was your age.
“It’s like paddling through an art gallery, but all the exhibits are rocks” - John Beautifully said. What a trip and a fantastic video! Found Xander through your channel and he’s amazing. Main quality in a tripping partner is a positive attitude!
That was such an amazing trip. The woods, the cliffs, the waterfalls, the animals, and the camaraderie between two friends. Thanks for taking us on another trip to God's beautiful places we would never have seen otherwise!
I’ve been dealing with some pretty heavy anxiety and depression these past few months but watching videos from you and Xander have really provided a needed escape. Thank you.
I can't tell you how happy I am to see y'all in drysuits. And also on whitewater. Pass or fail, you are doing things right. Just remember one thing. Those of us who love WW also don't know how to do even one third of the stuff you do to plan trips, make food plans, and exist in any environment beyond a few hours of enjoyment. Most of the WW paddlers I know will NEVER do a multi-day trip, EVER in their life. This is a whole other ball game and one that is very educational to watch. So, thanks for that.
Hey my friend... John ... Be careful of the sneaky disease .. am riddled myself, never saw it coming.... please take care of the only one that can.. that means you.. . Don't ever wanna see you go down my road...Mentioned to you before it has taken me, snuck up on me...never be able to live your wilderness again.. but you solider on with your friends and your girl (Blessings to you and Erin🥰) wish i'd have met you in a more blessed time.. you inspire me for the rest of my days...Thank You! Diagnosed with Chronic Arthritis... Stay alive everyday... please John and Erin!😍🤗 love y'all.....best wishes from Canyon Lake,Texas...
Watching this video made me realize how lucky we are to be alive, especially in such a beautiful world. The end where your wife comes to meet you guys was extremely heart warming and made me realize how lucky one is to have someone who loves and cares for oneself. 🙏🏻
You inspire me in filming and how to treat nature. You're so kind and gentle with your approach to everything - leaving no trace, fixing what others may have done wrong, etc. Thanks for another great video
Another great movie in the bag. 2 1/2 hours shot by so fast, but so enjoyably too. Speaking personally, these hours long shows are the best entertainment out there, and bring me great joy. Thanks to the both of you for taking me with you through my screen :)
You two guys are true adventurers and you make a great team. And you make great videos. Thanks for all the laughs too. Brilliant viewing. Stunning scenery.
Wow. Thanks so much for this video. My wife and I did this same trip in 1982, when we were stronger and younger. After that, we went north of Nakina and did those rivers toward Hudson's Bay, but the Pukaskwa always stood out for its beauty and wonderful campsites. Back then access was from Highway 17, down the White River, up a small stream to Pokei Lake/Gibson Lake/Jarvey Lake, and then down the Pukaskwa. It was all wilderness back then - no logging roads. I think the portages were a little better, but we didn't have any detailed maps like you had. Anyway, it was great watching this and reliving those wonderful experiences. Thanks for taking the time to film your adventures in this great place.
Loving your POV of the 13 day Trip. Your videography and narration are always top notch, but I have to say perhaps one of the things I admire about you more than anything is your humility. One of the best qualities a human being can possess.
You know I always intend to watch your videos while playing a game or studying thinking it's nice to hear the sounds of nature and look up once in a while to see some adventure. What always ends up happening is I get sucked in to another wonderful journey that you so lovingly share with us. You inspire me to get out and adventure myself and although I've said it before on other videos, thank you for bringing us along. This was amazing.
The two of you make a good team. So kind you both are. Supportive of each other. Be proud of being good men!!! But please take care of yourselves--be safe.
On 2008, I hiked, in one day, from the Hattie Cove campground to the mouth of the Willow River and back. Beautiful sunny day. Forest was boreal at the start, but nearer the lake's micro-climate, there were many aspens. A special day. So, I was interesting to see you fellows pass by. Pretty nice campsite there with a bear box.
This is your best trip yet. Xander is a great canoeing partner and really helped make this adventure, truly wonderfull. My favourite two wilderness travellers.
Seeing Lake Superior is amazing. I had no idea it would be so vast and with amazing cliffs and rocky shorelines. Thank you sharing. I don’t have the words to describe what I’m seeing I just know it’s awesome.
One of the great trips Canada has to offer, and so beautifully documented. Was wonderful to see the old cabin used by Anderson Fisheries from Michipicoten, for overnight stays sometimes. Also used by groups stuck on the Lake waiting for transport back to the mouth of the Michipicoten river., Anderson did that too. So happy to read all the wonderful comments and joy being spread in the world. This channel will inspire some great trips and young paddlers. Best Wishes !
Binge watching now. Your channel is restorative and inspirational. I have had a rough few years with bad situationships and ongoing family health issues…it’s been a heavy mental and physical burden on me. This feels good for my soul to vicariously enjoy your adventure together with such a great friend.
@@LostLakes Thank you and you’re welcome! It’s surprisingly difficult to connect with genuine people anymore. If you ever lead a retreat, I would be there.
It worked out for you bringing your own food. And having each other's backs. Especially how close to becoming pinned. Always amazed how wild bears are so different. Thanks for the vicarious tag along.
Magic. Such a achingly beautiful place in the world. What an epic trip, and thank you for filming so well and sharing these memories. And the laughs too. 🤣
John both you and Xander make for a very entertaining tripping duo and I enjoy watching all of your content. Keep up the great work and I look forward to continue watching all of your future content. Well done!
Like the way you guys handled the trip. Made some safe decisions and didn't let the delay ruin the end of your trip. Superior is superior. You do what she tells you to do. Great video.
Lying half depressed in bed, knowing I need rest, knowing everything is okay. And I check UA-cam , netflix, etc to see what's out there. And nothing feels right. Now I see this has been published, and I smile. It's time to find my zen today by checking this adventure, and omg, it's nearly two weeks! I can't wait to start the video. Thank you for taking us on these adventures, stay safe.
It was a tremendous joy to me to be able to watch both of you interact on this trip. the solos are great but when there is more than 1 together on an adventure i just find it so much more rewarding. i love the split screen on the rapids, that is so creative. watched the whole 2.5 hours in one sitting. I've never done that before so well done Jon, and Xander.
Also good on you for skirting big risks. My wife has to help me deal with death of froends every tear for the last 15 years. We all want to see more of you and xan. Keep eachother safe 🙏
Truly enjoyed this trip. Great rapids, falls, and views. I also appreciate how you both respected the lake and got off it when you did. I grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan and these lakes will kill you if you don't respect them. I swear they "create" weather. I also enjoy watching the same trip through your and Xander's differing views and monologues. Thanks for taking us along.
You two aren't right and that is why your videos are so sweet to watch. Jon, thanks for putting up withXander when he gets the zoomies. Thanks again for so much excitement, fun and sharing your experience.
Enjoyed 2hours and 30mins movie. What a treat. Love your film making and story telling. A different perspective of Xanders' but both are incredibly amazing and relaxing.
Being humbled and educated by our mistakes is such a gracious experience, especially if one perseveres and pushes forward. At least for me. So hard at the moment but so rewarding in the end. I absolutely loved this video and adventure. Really great work work!!
The absolutely most valuable thing you professionals do is when you share your mistakes. It makes the neverending mistakes of us amateurs a bit easier to accept. Tnx a million!
What an epic video, it really had everything. Your narration, storytelling and cinematography are so on point. I love the ominous music, it's so foreboding. The ending montage was tearful, you two have such great chemistry!
I've been watching your videos for several years and have seen amazing growth in your story telling, photography, and production values. This one is the culmination of that growth. You and Xander make a great team. This was a great video set in an impossibly beautiful and remote wilderness. I really want to thank you for showing us parts of our planet that most of us will never have the opportunity to see for ourselves.
Just want to thank you for a vicarious adventure! I've been Up North a lot and watching your work not only brings me back to my own stories, but entertains me with your new ones. I'm 75 now and know that the hardcore stuff like this trip are behind me now, but this video did not sadden me, it made me appreciate what I have experienced and happy that folks like you are carrying on! I've never done the long trip along Superior's coast but I've canoed on it when it was like glass, finding remote beaches all to ourselves, and sea caves to explore, and water so clear and deep that it seemed like we were hung between earth and sky suspended in nirvana. My deepest gratitude to you for touching me with your work. The Woodsman
The combination of you and Zander is positively synergistic. Maybe you are just an exceptional partner because I love the times you are with Erin as well. They both have a subtle, well mostly subtle, way of enjoying your serious preparations and calculations while flittering above the moment to moment stress. This is a polite way of saying you are a pretty good straight man. LOL
It's really great to watch both you and Xander together and in your own separate trips. What chemistry and those surprise moments of humor add to it all. My two sons and I made a number of trips into the BWCA and with the passage of time, I cannot do it anymore My older son had filmed our trips through those years and admittedly, we just kept getting better at it all. So now it's really fun to be able to come along and share the trips that you each present. You guys make for some fine entertainment with some very scenic and often rugged locations. Thank you.
Loved this adventure guys!! Xiander was such a delight, his personality is awesome. What a wonderful friend to share this trip with and ya needed his food too. LOL It's so great to have friends that you can just get down right "cheesy" with...too fun! Lol Glad y'all made it back safely, looking forward to seeing what's next. Big ((Hugs)) and Respect from Texas! ; )
Just happy to see another person pursue and fulfill their dreams. You are always told if you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life, rarely does this happen. Love the channel I use the videos for instruction in my Outdoor Education class. Keep up the good work.
Brings back lots of memories. Did the Pukaskwa 4 times. Once right from Hwy 17 at Saniga Lk. First time down was around 1975. Ben Starr and I came down from Widgeon Lk. Down the Fox onto the Puk. Using an aluminum canoe. We cleaned Ringham portage but started right above the falls. It is a lot shorter. On the first set of rapids below Ringham we lined our canoe down but got the canoe wrapped around a rock. We managed to pry the canoe off but there were 2 tears . One on each side. We patched them up with Birch Bark and Spruce gum and continued on. The patches held out.
Hey Duncan, too bad there were no gopros then...would love to see the trips you took. I imagine that stretch from Saniga had some pretty rough ports too
Oh man, I've been waiting for your perspective ever since seeing Xander's. Did not disappoint! This is arguably your most interesting trip with some incredible footage. You and Xander are a great duo.
Been looking forward to seeing your footage, your films are so relaxing and chill, even during tough situations. Always appreciate your introspective and thoughfulness of these trips. You and Xander are a great duo, your dichotomy makes it super easy to watch hours of the same trip!
You guys work so well together. Thanks for taking us along! It is a lot of extra effort to always have the cameras positioned and rolling and I’m sure you don’t always feel like taking video. What an amazing trip and such a beautiful area. Lake Superior never disappoints!
Don't be too hard on yourself about forgetting the food. I always forget something. My oldest brother (now 85) took a 900 mile canoe trip across northern Canada about 30 years ago along with five other men. My sister in law drove him to the start point and she had picked up two 40 pound sacks of flour for the bannock. As she kissed my brother off, they realized she had picked up two sacks of rye flour instead of regular bread flour. Needless to say, the men ate rye bannock. It worked but wasn't the best.
it's really great as an audience member of both ch.s to see you guys teamed up on such an epic trip. I would not think ether one of you would want to make a trip like this one solo. Supper enjoyed both films. thanks Pal, .. Mike.
The relationship you both have with each other is pretty awesome. It takes two special people to be alone for 12 days during trying times, it says a lot about both of you. What an awesome adventure. Trials and tribulations and beauty that fills your heart and soul. Can’t wait for the next trip the two of you take. You’re so good together in these things. You both have skills in different areas that fit together perfectly for trips like that. Cheers my Canadian friends.
Well.....that's one hell of a great trip. It basically had everything you could ever ask for in a trip all rolled up into one. Whitewater, lake superior, Bill Mason references, fishing and canoeing. That sounds just about perfect to us. Amazing job not only completing the journey but filming and editing it as well. Extremely well done. ( p.s. it was worth missing the new "top gun" just so you know)
Xander, what a solid dude. Thanks for bringing Jon back safely. I'm sure the experience bonded you guys as brothers for life. What an intense trip, loved every minute of it. Who needs Netflix lol
I have seen already this trip from Xander's perspective - now with the pure pleasure I will dedicate next 2,5 hour to see this point of view. Thank you
Great work Jon! As I told Xander.. you guys are putting in the work with weekly uploads! I think and hope your hard work will pay off! Other channels are slacking! Lol
Nature has an incredibly unique way of humbling you. I've had enough of those close calls out in nature to know damn well the sick feeling that follows. It sounds like you have a deep respect for it and it's amazing to see.
The initial drone shots were filmed outside of park boundaries, looking in (not allowed to fly the drone in the park). *Bill Mason* Bill Mason made a classic film on this route if you want to see it: ua-cam.com/video/Z9xxA5t70vI/v-deo.html Also his timeless work "Waterwalker" on Lake Superior: ua-cam.com/video/Dq7CqhbzPUs/v-deo.html Here he is at Cascade Falls: alchetron.com/Bill-Mason And his painting of the site we stayed at near Twin Falls: www.pinterest.ca/pin/815433076259679615/?mt=login
You know something fam,your youtubing skills just keep getting more awesome,more suspense,more exciting and adding a xander more full of life.ty so much for this.
Spectacular video!! Love Lake Superior! Unsurpassed beauty! She commands respect! I think you two are my favorites! So refreshing in so many ways! Thank you for taking an old lady along! God bless and keep you safe! ❤️
Wow. I thought I would watch this video before bed to relax…NOT! What an intense trip for you two. Xander was great and funny, but your demeanor was your normal steady self. Be proud of who you are and what you are doing. Mistakes happen. What we do afterwards define us. Great video even though it kept me up! I am proud of you.
I have to say you do a wonderful job all the way around, photography, writing, narration, and I enjoy the music you choose. Oh and of course, the locations you choose. Keep them coming please.
Probably my fave video so far. The highlight for me was when Xander went swimming and ran around like a cat who just exited its litterbox. You guys are such a fun duo.
You guys make a good team, Xander’s like a big kid and you maybe more responsible (outside of food obviously) both solid dudes with great attitudes. What an epic trip, you’ve come a long way as a canoe tripper over the years, it’s inspiring. Wish I was able to spend this amount of time out in the woods. Keep doing your thing Jon!
Xander seems to be the man! I love that you guys thank the fish. Thank You for this beautiful trip. I used to be young and able to do those kinds of things in fact I did quite a bit of it before there were phones, geolocation etc. Just me and my wife. Ah...The joys of being young.
Outcome can be dictated by the choises we make and how we endure challenges, thus success can be measured by the outcome. I'm glad your adventure was a complete success. excellent video.
My girlfriend and I paddled this back in 2001, in one canoe. I sprained my ankle on the second day, on a portage, and we had to make the same decision whether to forge ahead or turn around. We foraged ahead, which meant extra portaging for my girlfriend as my ankle could not take the weight for a few days. Watching your video I can't believe we did it. Thanks for the video. Love your content.
Lake Superior is this other worldly place that leaves me speechless. Thanks for your tireless, nautical, and dedicated efforts to bring us this earthly majesty.
After all the stuff that went wrong, you had such a wicked attitude the whole time and just moved forward. You're such an amazing Canoe partner and Human and turns out we're still friends even after sharing food :D Amazing Trip Brother! This will be a tough one to top!
💚 You were a class act through it all, expedition captain. I was lucky to have such a man among men by my side. Such incredible irony that we had that conversation the night before. On the subsequent solo Wabakimi trip I noticed how much less laughter there was. And worse, little to no food to mooch. Can't wait for our next trip Xorb!
-Jorb/Jorm
PS Could you send me a print of that nude painting you did of me at the Bill Mason campsite? Preferably gigantic size. Going to surprise Erin for her birthday.
@@LostLakes The timeless art of seduction.
You remind me of the Canadian actor Callum Keith Rennie
@@LostLakes bahaha! These two..best duo. That PS thing 🤣
*eats three GIGANTIC* sandwiches in next video 😂. I know probably weren’t hungry hungry, but you had to have been feelin’ it. The amount of food you can shovel into your face always blows my mind haha.
The contrast between your and Xander's filmmaking is so fun to explore. I like both for their own reasons-your style of long, patient storytelling and commentary is a true talent. Somehow 2 hours passes so quickly when it's so enjoyable to watch. Thank you!
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Agreed
Xander is awesome. Seems like a really cool, laid back guy that never gets frazzled. I bet he is fun to hang out with.
You betcha
Jon handled all the setbacks phenomenenly well !
But I want to thank Xander for making this trip 1000000x times fun and entertaining, without the awesome friendship and understanding between you two, the trip would have gone south.
I want to thank you both from the bottom of my heart for giving us such a beautiful journey.
And you guys were right it'll be hard to top.
Jon, I think what I like most about you, you admit your mistakes and work through them. I love how you guys stay together and help each other out. Neither gets too far ahead that you can’t turn around in a hurry to provide assistance. I hope to see many more Lost Lakes and Lost Lakes collaborations in the future! Leaving food behind is rough but you guys found a solution. For myself, I put a list on my back door and make sure I check it all off. I’m old enough to be your mom, so It’s what I’ve learned over a lifetime. Including my own adventures is Alaska when I was your age.
Yes! Checklists are essential!
“It’s like paddling through an art gallery, but all the exhibits are rocks” - John
Beautifully said. What a trip and a fantastic video! Found Xander through your channel and he’s amazing. Main quality in a tripping partner is a positive attitude!
That was such an amazing trip. The woods, the cliffs, the waterfalls, the animals, and the camaraderie between two friends. Thanks for taking us on another trip to God's beautiful places we would never have seen otherwise!
Thanks a lot DMR!
I’ve been dealing with some pretty heavy anxiety and depression these past few months but watching videos from you and Xander have really provided a needed escape. Thank you.
Spot on . Lost lakes helps my sanity.And a wonderful escape in these crazy times.
yes me too, a welcome distraction, this was great to watch and switch off. thank you guys so much for sharing
I can't tell you how happy I am to see y'all in drysuits. And also on whitewater. Pass or fail, you are doing things right. Just remember one thing. Those of us who love WW also don't know how to do even one third of the stuff you do to plan trips, make food plans, and exist in any environment beyond a few hours of enjoyment. Most of the WW paddlers I know will NEVER do a multi-day trip, EVER in their life. This is a whole other ball game and one that is very educational to watch. So, thanks for that.
Im watching remembering the good ole days😊
Thank you guys for doing this trip. When I cannot escape to nature, it is such a great second to watch kindred spirits out doing it for us.
Thanks a lot Tim
Hey my friend... John ... Be careful of the sneaky disease .. am riddled myself, never saw it coming.... please take care of the only one that can.. that means you.. . Don't ever wanna see you go down my road...Mentioned to you before it has taken me, snuck up on me...never be able to live your wilderness again.. but you solider on with your friends and your girl (Blessings to you and Erin🥰) wish i'd have met you in a more blessed time.. you inspire me for the rest of my days...Thank You! Diagnosed with Chronic Arthritis... Stay alive everyday... please John and Erin!😍🤗 love y'all.....best wishes from Canyon Lake,Texas...
When he said “ you can’t change the past, you can only change the future!!” This guy is a gem man!! Thank you for everything you do!
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Watching this video made me realize how lucky we are to be alive, especially in such a beautiful world. The end where your wife comes to meet you guys was extremely heart warming and made me realize how lucky one is to have someone who loves and cares for oneself. 🙏🏻
You inspire me in filming and how to treat nature. You're so kind and gentle with your approach to everything - leaving no trace, fixing what others may have done wrong, etc. Thanks for another great video
Really appreciate that 💚💚
@@LostLakes Not to mention going barbless even when every fish could save you from hunger!!
Better treat nature kindly, it can get unkindly real fast!
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Couldn't agree with you more 👍
Another great movie in the bag. 2 1/2 hours shot by so fast, but so enjoyably too. Speaking personally, these hours long shows are the best entertainment out there, and bring me great joy. Thanks to the both of you for taking me with you through my screen :)
I’m now following both you and Xander and his adventures on a regular basis. He is a true class act! Rolls with the punches. Does not lose his cool.
Nothin' but positive energy from him
And YOU!!,
Attitude is THE most important of things. Excellent lesson for us all. Every day is a school day!
You two guys are true adventurers and you make a great team. And you make great videos. Thanks for all the laughs too. Brilliant viewing. Stunning scenery.
Thanks so much Kay!
For all you birders out there, that handsome creature at 1:47:25 is a male Myrtle Warbler. Just magnificent!!!
Wow. Thanks so much for this video. My wife and I did this same trip in 1982, when we were stronger and younger. After that, we went north of Nakina and did those rivers toward Hudson's Bay, but the Pukaskwa always stood out for its beauty and wonderful campsites. Back then access was from Highway 17, down the White River, up a small stream to Pokei Lake/Gibson Lake/Jarvey Lake, and then down the Pukaskwa. It was all wilderness back then - no logging roads. I think the portages were a little better, but we didn't have any detailed maps like you had. Anyway, it was great watching this and reliving those wonderful experiences. Thanks for taking the time to film your adventures in this great place.
Thanks for sharing Mark, and for joining us on this trip :)
Thanks for posting ! There was a Halvorsen family in Wawa, back in the 60's
Loving your POV of the 13 day Trip. Your videography and narration are always top notch, but I have to say perhaps one of the things I admire about you more than anything is your humility. One of the best qualities a human being can possess.
Thank you so much Maggie 💚💚
agreed
@@LostLakes are the hammocks you use expensive? And hard on backs?
@@barbjohnson8572 expensive but great on backs
You know I always intend to watch your videos while playing a game or studying thinking it's nice to hear the sounds of nature and look up once in a while to see some adventure. What always ends up happening is I get sucked in to another wonderful journey that you so lovingly share with us. You inspire me to get out and adventure myself and although I've said it before on other videos, thank you for bringing us along. This was amazing.
Hahah really appreciate that Austin!
The two of you make a good team. So kind you both are. Supportive of each other. Be proud of being good men!!! But please take care of yourselves--be safe.
On 2008, I hiked, in one day, from the Hattie Cove campground to the mouth of the Willow River and back. Beautiful sunny day. Forest was boreal at the start, but nearer the lake's micro-climate, there were many aspens. A special day. So, I was interesting to see you fellows pass by. Pretty nice campsite there with a bear box.
Some amazing campsites along that coast
Love the way you and Zander interact in the wilderness. You both bring something that is great.
This is your best trip yet. Xander is a great canoeing partner and really helped make this adventure, truly wonderfull. My favourite two wilderness travellers.
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Seeing Lake Superior is amazing. I had no idea it would be so vast and with amazing cliffs and rocky shorelines. Thank you sharing. I don’t have the words to describe what I’m seeing I just know it’s awesome.
One of the great trips Canada has to offer, and so beautifully documented.
Was wonderful to see the old cabin used by Anderson Fisheries from Michipicoten, for overnight stays sometimes. Also used by groups stuck on the Lake waiting for transport back to the mouth of the Michipicoten river., Anderson did that too.
So happy to read all the wonderful comments and joy being spread in the world.
This channel will inspire some great trips and young paddlers.
Best Wishes !
Thanks very much again Al! Very interesting info
Binge watching now. Your channel is restorative and inspirational. I have had a rough few years with bad situationships and ongoing family health issues…it’s been a heavy mental and physical burden on me. This feels good for my soul to vicariously enjoy your adventure together with such a great friend.
I feel you my friend... glad I can provide a bit of nature therapy and I truly appreciate the kind words 💚💚
@@LostLakes Thank you and you’re welcome! It’s surprisingly difficult to connect with genuine people anymore. If you ever lead a retreat, I would be there.
Oh wow, that was an epic adventure. I can't thank you enough for the split-screen canoe shots, too, Jon. Just brilliant stuff. Thanks, guys!
It worked out for you bringing your own food.
And having each other's backs. Especially how close to becoming pinned.
Always amazed how wild bears are so different.
Thanks for the vicarious tag along.
Magic. Such a achingly beautiful place in the world. What an epic trip, and thank you for filming so well and sharing these memories. And the laughs too. 🤣
Loved how you could see both of you hesitate before bonking the trout. Seemed like you didn’t want to be unkind. Nice.
:) Never gets easy
John both you and Xander make for a very entertaining tripping duo and I enjoy watching all of your content. Keep up the great work and I look forward to continue watching all of your future content. Well done!
Much appreciated MT!
Like the way you guys handled the trip. Made some safe decisions and didn't let the delay ruin the end of your trip. Superior is superior. You do what she tells you to do. Great video.
Lying half depressed in bed, knowing I need rest, knowing everything is okay. And I check UA-cam , netflix, etc to see what's out there. And nothing feels right. Now I see this has been published, and I smile. It's time to find my zen today by checking this adventure, and omg, it's nearly two weeks! I can't wait to start the video. Thank you for taking us on these adventures, stay safe.
Thanks a lot Floris, hang in there 💚
oh sheesh bud, i am 5 minutes in and i thought it was all gonna be zen, and it's chaos, tipping canoe and everything. haha. :D
@@MrFloris 😜
You and Xander are raising our expectations. Now we only want to watch longer trips like this one. Thank you.
It was a tremendous joy to me to be able to watch both of you interact on this trip. the solos are great but when there is more than 1 together on an adventure i just find it so much more rewarding. i love the split screen on the rapids, that is so creative. watched the whole 2.5 hours in one sitting. I've never done that before so well done Jon, and Xander.
Also good on you for skirting big risks. My wife has to help me deal with death of froends every tear for the last 15 years. We all want to see more of you and xan. Keep eachother safe 🙏
You need to do more trips with xander, y'all make an entertaining duo...what a beautiful trip!
Just absolutely wonderful
Truly enjoyed this trip. Great rapids, falls, and views. I also appreciate how you both respected the lake and got off it when you did. I grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan and these lakes will kill you if you don't respect them. I swear they "create" weather.
I also enjoy watching the same trip through your and Xander's differing views and monologues. Thanks for taking us along.
I also grew up on Lake Michigan and was going to say that same thing. It only takes one mistake, so I was glad to see that safe decision-making.
You two aren't right and that is why your videos are so sweet to watch. Jon, thanks for putting up withXander when he gets the zoomies. Thanks again for so much excitement, fun and sharing your experience.
Enjoyed 2hours and 30mins movie. What a treat. Love your film making and story telling. A different perspective of Xanders' but both are incredibly amazing and relaxing.
Really appreciate that :)
Being humbled and educated by our mistakes is such a gracious experience, especially if one perseveres and pushes forward. At least for me. So hard at the moment but so rewarding in the end.
I absolutely loved this video and adventure. Really great work work!!
Great area, great attitude, great trip, great filming, pacing and production. Thanks for going thru the trouble of taking us all along with you.
The absolutely most valuable thing you professionals do is when you share your mistakes. It makes the neverending mistakes of us amateurs a bit easier to accept. Tnx a million!
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What an epic video, it really had everything. Your narration, storytelling and cinematography are so on point. I love the ominous music, it's so foreboding. The ending montage was tearful, you two have such great chemistry!
Truly appreciate that!
I've been watching your videos for several years and have seen amazing growth in your story telling, photography, and production values. This one is the culmination of that growth. You and Xander make a great team. This was a great video set in an impossibly beautiful and remote wilderness. I really want to thank you for showing us parts of our planet that most of us will never have the opportunity to see for ourselves.
Thank you so much Larry 💚
Wonderful - enjoyed both versions and also watching you guys form a strong bond as you helped each other over the rough spots.
Just want to thank you for a vicarious adventure! I've been Up North a lot and watching your work not only brings me back to my own stories, but entertains me with your new ones. I'm 75 now and know that the hardcore stuff like this trip are behind me now, but this video did not sadden me, it made me appreciate what I have experienced and happy that folks like you are carrying on! I've never done the long trip along Superior's coast but I've canoed on it when it was like glass, finding remote beaches all to ourselves, and sea caves to explore, and water so clear and deep that it seemed like we were hung between earth and sky suspended in nirvana. My deepest gratitude to you for touching me with your work. The Woodsman
Love that---thank you!
Just SICK, definitely pushed your luck a couple times, glad to see you come out on top. A great adventure.
You two are the canoeing odd couple, you were meant for this. Thanks for doing what you do and for bringing us along for the journey.
The combination of you and Zander is positively synergistic. Maybe you are just an exceptional partner because I love the times you are with Erin as well. They both have a subtle, well mostly subtle, way of enjoying your serious preparations and calculations while flittering above the moment to moment stress. This is a polite way of saying you are a pretty good straight man. LOL
LOL pretty sure I used that exact terminology with Xander on this trip, defining myself as the straight man in our duo
That last sentence has me a bit miffed... what the heck you talking about?
Haha, oh boy!
Nothing like a trip with my two favorite Canadians, always such a pleasure to watch! Such amazing scenery on this one.
Honey! Bring the popcorn, Jon released his trip!
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It's really great to watch both you and Xander together and in your own separate trips. What chemistry and those surprise moments of humor add to it all.
My two sons and I made a number of trips into the BWCA and with the passage of time, I cannot do it anymore
My older son had filmed our trips through those years and admittedly, we just kept getting better at it all.
So now it's really fun to be able to come along and share the trips that you each present.
You guys make for some fine entertainment with some very scenic and often rugged locations.
Thank you.
Loved this adventure guys!! Xiander was such a delight, his personality is awesome. What a wonderful friend to share this trip with and ya needed his food too. LOL It's so great to have friends that you can just get down right "cheesy" with...too fun! Lol Glad y'all made it back safely, looking forward to seeing what's next. Big ((Hugs)) and Respect from Texas! ; )
Thanks Kelly! He's a great partner out there :)
Just happy to see another person pursue and fulfill their dreams. You are always told if you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life, rarely does this happen. Love the channel I use the videos for instruction in my Outdoor Education class. Keep up the good work.
29 minutes in so glad I found your channel. I really enjoy watching your adventures 😀 thank you.
Much appreciated!
Brings back lots of memories. Did the Pukaskwa 4 times. Once right from Hwy 17 at Saniga Lk. First time down was around 1975. Ben Starr and I came down from Widgeon Lk. Down the Fox onto the Puk. Using an aluminum canoe. We cleaned Ringham portage but started right above the falls. It is a lot shorter. On the first set of rapids below Ringham we lined our canoe down but got the canoe wrapped around a rock. We managed to pry the canoe off but there were 2 tears . One on each side. We patched them up with Birch Bark and Spruce gum and continued on. The patches held out.
Hey Duncan, too bad there were no gopros then...would love to see the trips you took. I imagine that stretch from Saniga had some pretty rough ports too
Oh man, I've been waiting for your perspective ever since seeing Xander's. Did not disappoint! This is arguably your most interesting trip with some incredible footage. You and Xander are a great duo.
Really appreciate that!
I love that you honor the life of each fish you keep to eat. 👍 ❤
Been looking forward to seeing your footage, your films are so relaxing and chill, even during tough situations. Always appreciate your introspective and thoughfulness of these trips. You and Xander are a great duo, your dichotomy makes it super easy to watch hours of the same trip!
Really appreciate that!
You guys work so well together. Thanks for taking us along! It is a lot of extra effort to always have the cameras positioned and rolling and I’m sure you don’t always feel like taking video. What an amazing trip and such a beautiful area. Lake Superior never disappoints!
Don't be too hard on yourself about forgetting the food. I always forget something. My oldest brother (now 85) took a 900 mile canoe trip across northern Canada about 30 years ago along with five other men. My sister in law drove him to the start point and she had picked up two 40 pound sacks of flour for the bannock. As she kissed my brother off, they realized she had picked up two sacks of rye flour instead of regular bread flour. Needless to say, the men ate rye bannock. It worked but wasn't the best.
it's really great as an audience member of both ch.s to see you guys teamed up on such an epic trip. I would not think ether one of you would want to make a trip like this one solo. Supper enjoyed both films. thanks Pal, .. Mike.
After finally finishing this episode … I have to say this is likely my favorite 2.5 hours UA-cam content I may have ever watched.
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@@LostLakes Jon, thank you for making my life better.
Glad you ibuprofen. Don’t know where you would be if you went on your period.
The relationship you both have with each other is pretty awesome. It takes two special people to be alone for 12 days during trying times, it says a lot about both of you. What an awesome adventure. Trials and tribulations and beauty that fills your heart and soul. Can’t wait for the next trip the two of you take. You’re so good together in these things. You both have skills in different areas that fit together perfectly for trips like that. Cheers my Canadian friends.
Well.....that's one hell of a great trip. It basically had everything you could ever ask for in a trip all rolled up into one. Whitewater, lake superior, Bill Mason references, fishing and canoeing. That sounds just about perfect to us. Amazing job not only completing the journey but filming and editing it as well. Extremely well done. ( p.s. it was worth missing the new "top gun" just so you know)
Thanks so much you two! It's a really special route no doubt about it. Hahah that's a relief...suck it Cruise!
Xander recommend you glad to see this Found Ponds channel is taking off 👍🏼
found ponds, now i just need to find 2.5 half hours to watch your adventure; i'm looking foward to it :)
Kind of crass to have your second account comment on the video. xD
Wow...the internet works fast. I messaged Xander assuming this was him but he swears it's not. That's hilarious...
Must be Gustavo.
Xander, what a solid dude. Thanks for bringing Jon back safely. I'm sure the experience bonded you guys as brothers for life. What an intense trip, loved every minute of it. Who needs Netflix lol
As usual John, a great video! Better than any movie:)
You and Zander are a bromance/comedy duo to top Martin and Lewis!
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Definitely a younger Walter and jack..
I have seen already this trip from Xander's perspective - now with the pure pleasure I will dedicate next 2,5 hour to see this point of view. Thank you
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Can really see how uncomfortable Xander was everytime Jon pulled out the alcohol… proud of you Xander with your sobriety 💪🏼
The whole time I was thinking what an asshole why isnt he sharing a drink
With these videos, I am vicariously experiencing all these wonders. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Great work Jon! As I told Xander.. you guys are putting in the work with weekly uploads! I think and hope your hard work will pay off! Other channels are slacking! Lol
Hahah much appreciated Daniel
Nature has an incredibly unique way of humbling you. I've had enough of those close calls out in nature to know damn well the sick feeling that follows. It sounds like you have a deep respect for it and it's amazing to see.
It's not what happens, it's how you handle it. I'm sure I would have lost it.
really like seeing the friendship building with you and Xander from the previous 12 day trip! love the friendly banter
The initial drone shots were filmed outside of park boundaries, looking in (not allowed to fly the drone in the park).
*Bill Mason*
Bill Mason made a classic film on this route if you want to see it:
ua-cam.com/video/Z9xxA5t70vI/v-deo.html
Also his timeless work "Waterwalker" on Lake Superior:
ua-cam.com/video/Dq7CqhbzPUs/v-deo.html
Here he is at Cascade Falls:
alchetron.com/Bill-Mason
And his painting of the site we stayed at near Twin Falls:
www.pinterest.ca/pin/815433076259679615/?mt=login
Thanks for the links to the Bill Mason footage. I remember watching this stuff on CBC many moons ago!
Great accomplishment.. Much respect for keeping the tough spills and forgetting your food in the video.
Lost lakes you and your friend 13 Day wildrness fishing trip remote river to the worlds biggest lake that is awesome my friend
You know something fam,your youtubing skills just keep getting more awesome,more suspense,more exciting and adding a xander more full of life.ty so much for this.
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Spectacular video!! Love Lake Superior! Unsurpassed beauty! She commands respect! I think you two are my favorites! So refreshing in so many ways! Thank you for taking an old lady along! God bless and keep you safe! ❤️
Wow. I thought I would watch this video before bed to relax…NOT! What an intense trip for you two. Xander was great and funny, but your demeanor was your normal steady self. Be proud of who you are and what you are doing. Mistakes happen. What we do afterwards define us. Great video even though it kept me up! I am proud of you.
Haha not exactly a pleasure cruise, but an unforgettable trip. Truly appreciate that Tom 💚
I have to say you do a wonderful job all the way around, photography, writing, narration, and I enjoy the music you choose. Oh and of course, the locations you choose. Keep them coming please.
Thanks so much!
Probably my fave video so far. The highlight for me was when Xander went swimming and ran around like a cat who just exited its litterbox. You guys are such a fun duo.
Just a pleasure to watch. Amazing canoeing, photography & friendship. Thank you both!
You guys make a good team, Xander’s like a big kid and you maybe more responsible (outside of food obviously) both solid dudes with great attitudes.
What an epic trip, you’ve come a long way as a canoe tripper over the years, it’s inspiring. Wish I was able to spend this amount of time out in the woods. Keep doing your thing Jon!
Nice yellow rumped warbler at 1:47:22. Stunningly rugged coastline. Thanks for filming it.
Xander seems to be the man!
I love that you guys thank the fish.
Thank You for this beautiful trip.
I used to be young and able to do those kinds of things in fact I did quite a bit of it before there were phones, geolocation etc. Just me and my wife.
Ah...The joys of being young.
Xander is a great friend. He must make you laugh alot
Outcome can be dictated by the choises we make and how we endure challenges, thus success can be measured by the outcome. I'm glad your adventure was a complete success. excellent video.
My girlfriend and I paddled this back in 2001, in one canoe. I sprained my ankle on the second day, on a portage, and we had to make the same decision whether to forge ahead or turn around. We foraged ahead, which meant extra portaging for my girlfriend as my ankle could not take the weight for a few days. Watching your video I can't believe we did it. Thanks for the video. Love your content.
Scary stuff...going back would be a tough pill to swallow at that point, knowing the difficulty of travel. Much appreciated!
Great video boys...thanks for sharing..I think you owe zander a meal anything he wants of the menu... what a friend...
Lake Superior is this other worldly place that leaves me speechless. Thanks for your tireless, nautical, and dedicated efforts to bring us this earthly majesty.
Much appreciated!
Xander is a very cool dude. Lucky to have a real partner with you.
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