Part 1 SOLO CANOE CAMPING Trip on Michigan's Two Hearted River Part 1
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2021
- Call it a challenge or call it a beat-down, either way I was warned that the upper half of the Two Hearted River might result in my worst canoe trip of the year. I was told of steep muddy banks, a tangled shore, an over-abundance of log jams and a historic 21,135 acre burn area from the 2012 Duck Lake Forest Fire. That was all I needed to hear. I was definitely paddling the Two Hearted over Mother's Day Weekend.
My new "must watch" channel on UA-cam! I love your enthusiasm. Thank you very much for the video....I will be checking out many more.
I've been to that river and I admire you for taking it all the way from high bridge. I know there's a ton of log jams down that stretch. Nice work!
Great video !! I love the 2-❤ river been on it many times!!
Beautiful canoe experience!! Loved it!!❤
Such a cool trip! Looking forward to watching the other parts of this series!
Looking forward to the next episode! Have a great week.
Glad to know you’re ok! Excited to see what’s next!
brilliant watch great video/trip/adventure well done really enjoyed this thanks for putting this up classsssssssssss
Catching up on all your videos. Love finding more great examples of awesome outdoorswomen!
If more canoeists carried Silky Big Boy Folding Saws or a Council Tool's Camp Axe, we'd have the finest rivers and portage trails in the World...just take out or off what is either dead or deadly and move on. That is one nice canoe too. It looks very easy to turn, even in that cross wind that slammed into you. Nice production. I'm subscribing.
Respectfully, Mr. T.C. Cross
Detroit, Michigan
*P.S.*
This just gave me another Camping & Canoeing Trip idea! Taking off for no other reason than to go out and clear portages and #StealthCamp while doing it. Two birds, one stone. Hmmm........
Another great adventure video. You consistently demonstrate perseverance which adds so much to any adventure.
I come from a family of German immigrants and homesteaders. I think the perseverance might be genetic. 😉
I am glad that you enjoyed part 1 of the video. 😊
Great job. Must give you alot of credit. About 11 years I did the same trip with my 14 year old son and a friend. Was meant to be a fishing trip but spent our energy on portaging our 2 canoes what felt like 60x. Beautiful country. Again, Kudos to you for doing it solo.
Good times, looks like fun, hopefully we can get out soon. !
Nice choice on the Silky saw.
There was a time that I'd be happy to join you on such a river trip...but no longer. 😀 I think you heard a bigfoot practicing with his .22.
I really enjoyed that video not leaving out any bad stuff portaging through the Thicket done it many a time. I truly believe that was a bear crashing around. Thank you so much I really enjoyed that I’ll be watching part two tomorrow
Part three of the Two Hearted is soon to come. I have been away for a solo 2 week trip in the Boundary waters.
Awesome Trina! I did hold my breath when you fell in. Yikes. Relieved it turned out okay. Yeah, the sound was so weird! I would have suspected it was human. Never heard that before. Looking forward to part 2!
The log I choose was a bit unstable and it dumped me. About the noise, I checked the river banks on both sides the next morning. It was not human.
EXCELLENT! I really enjoyed the voice over audio. It gave nice insight to what you were thinking about. I also enjoy watching segments where it is just the sound of the tasks at hand. Even without voice over your actions tell a great story. Keep the videos coming.
BTW, I have friends in ND that make a drink they call aiming fluid using Everclear and flavor extracts. Whicked stuff. Your grandma was probably a lot of fun!
My grandma was from ND 😃
She was a character for sure. The greatest woman I have had the honour to know and love.
Nice one ! Do stay safe
She is in some great shape. We kayak. Those blockages wear you out.
I love adventure thank you for sharing your beautiful vedio God bless you always keep safe so beautiful view love it enjoy boating fully watchi think many fish in there
Thank you for watching. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Always wanted to see what that particular stretch of river looked like. Very cool, thanks for sharing!
That noise You heard was most likely beavers tail slapping the water, they do a lot of that in the spring.
It was definitely a beaver. I eventually figured it out while on a different trip. 😆
Good to see like minded people, looks like it was worth it to me.
You are a pretty amazing adventurer!
Just another member of a growing population outdoors woman 😉
awesome! planning a similar trip soon! but with a fishing pole!!
Impressive journey!!
It was a good trip. I should have made time for fishing though. 😉
Nice to see that you have good gear.
Gear makes all the difference
Great new intro and great balance lol.
Thank you Ariel. An intro is new territory for me. I am glad you liked it.
Glad your children are tracking you ! p.s. I sensed a bit of sarcasm when you expressed your admiration for Alder bushes 😄😄
Haha. Ya, sarcasm and humour the best ways to maintain sanity. 😉
New Sub here. Good stuff. Be careful out there, wouldn't be hard to get trapped under your canoe or a log with all those liftovers. Glad to see you have an Inreach. Might be a good idea to wear it on your life vest. Just in case. I'm from Michigan myself and do lots of trips with my lab. I have few videos over on my channel if you want to check them out. Looking forward to part 2. Cheers, Dan
First that we’ve seen your channel, you’re one tough very capable girl! That river looks so much like the Mountjoy up here in Northern Ontario! Endless log jams, steep muddy banks...😖. We will definitely be checking out your videos. 👍😊
LOL I’m a tough Sault girl 😉. Born and raised.
Love your videos. Very enjoyable, and a pleasant hostess. Thank you for sharing.
Boy did you work your way through some rough stuff.
This is so awesome. I’ve been thinking of doing similar but on a bike. Right now I have a mountain bike I’m converting to a gravel/adventure bike. Really looking to push myself.
Awesome! Bikepacking is so much fun!
I love the two hearted
def one for us gen x old folk...
Showed me why I didn't do it in my WW kayak. Went on and did the Bois Brule instead. Peaking as a sometime slalom canoeist, the dragging J is less efficient and effective than the "goon" stroke. I will try to send you a link to my 2 night run of Slickrock Canyon in western Colorado.
Paddling is meditative and second nature to me. The paddle has become an extension of my body. I seldom think about my stroke. Not looking to change but thanks.
I love your attitude when starting out your trip. So upbest and all smiles. Makes me want to go right now, and as far as old, you look like a sporting chicken to me. I'm 70.😁and what do the kids know anyway.
I like your positive attitude as well😊
When you get down there at the end at the river mouth there’s always really good campers that would give you a ride I know I would and I camp there all the time can’t wait to watch the next episode
Hi Bret thanks for watching. I did have an offer for a ride from a gentleman camper but as a female its never safe for me to get in a vehicle with a male stranger. So I am always ready to be self sufficient.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures Oh I understand I’ll be camping there for 10 days at the beginning of August looking forward to it. I look forward to part three and thank you for messaging me back I do appreciate that. I’ll have to watch your boundary waters videos.
That will be a great 10 days! I hope the blueberries are still on for you. One advantage of such a devastating burn is the blueberries.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures Huckleberries as well my favorite
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures Are usually go to beginning of August there are millions of blueberries and huckleberries.
Awesome first day! Love how your not afraid to grind it out👍 I will be back for more, you can count on it!
Stop by for a visit sometime✌️
Embrace the struggle. It will make for great stories when we are old. Lol😉. Thanks for watching.
My friends and I attempted this trip in May 2017 and had to bail out at the first chance we could access a trail back to the road. Too much gear, too many muddy, thick portages, and cold rain got the better of us. I have pictures of some of the downed trees that took many frames to capture. We didn't even make it to our first intended campsite (Reed and Green bridge).
It was a memorial trip, but I still feel the THR got the better of me.
I had heard similar stories and was warned ahead of time. It was a challenge but I was running pretty light so that made it easier.
I've seen steelheaders paddle freight canoes up from the mouth to camp on the river
Thanks for the video! We were going to do this trip 2 years ago but got rained out. Might attempt it still... Looked like alot of downed trees. Love your canoe, what model is it,
Its an old town trapper. Royalex light.
Thats a beaver slapping its tail trying to let you know he does not want you their , they slap the water with their tails to try and scar things away when they are nervous
I could not hear it well, but I was thinking a white-tail deer snorting...
I’m in love ♥️
Ya for sure. That part of Michigan is easy to love.
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Hey Crystal Panda 1. Thanks for watching. First one again 😉
At the 12 minute mark, what is brand of the folding saw that you were using?
Silky Big Boy
How long did this trip take you? My dad and I are planning on going up to do a similar trip towards the end of September.. great content!
Two days is enough to do the trip. I got a real late start on the first day so I spent 2 nights and 2-1/2 days paddling. Hope you have a great trip!
What brand of canoe do you have? Great video.
That durable little canoe is an Old Town Pack Canoe made with Royalex Lite. I don’t think they make them anymore. Too bad it is perfect for small rivers, creeks and light enough a person doesn’t mind bringing it into little back country lakes.
You are one of the toughest persons alI I’ve ever seen.
Nah I’m just determined. Lol
Great stuff! What kind of canoe is that?
Old Town
Doing this trip this fall. I heard you say you stashed a bike at the take out... where did you leave the truck during the trip? I see a small trail head parking up the road. Any issues leaving the truck in the forest a couple of days?
I left the truck parked out of the way on an old access down by the river that looks like it might have been the old road. I had no troubles.
Small electric chainsaws are awesome. Would the DNR have an issue with this I wonder? I use them to clear atv trail.
Tough lady .. I've fished that water.. paddling never crossed my mind.. you may have heard beaver slapping their tails.. or steelhead jumping.. May would be about the right time..
I have since heard the same sounds. Definitely beaver slapping 😂
I had a bear cub steal a half gallon of milk out of my cooler one spring about 5 miles from high bridge ...I never did see the sow but I moved spots
Ya. I would have definitely done the same.
Beaver tail
Where’d you go!? It’s been 2 years since your last video. Hope you’re well.
Each of the past two summers I did 60 day self supported solo canoe trips covering the boundary waters canoe area wilderness. It was a life changing experience.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures you’re amazing! I teach at Jack Mountain Bushcraft and Guide School and I use you as a shining example
@@diogenesthedog8541😳😳😳 you use me as an example?
Through my speakers that noise sounded like someone shooting into the water, creepy lol
Super creepy. Especially in the darkness of night.
Good morning lion hearted woman! just found you on YT. Nothing put out since a year? Hope everythingis ok. Wondering...what canoe is this? looks like an old camper in Royalex maybe?
keep on keepingon!
The canoe is an older OT Pack canoe. I did a two month solo last year but have been making TikToks instead of UA-cam. I have plans to start back with UA-cam this summer. Thanks for watching. Check me out on Tiktok if you have the inclination
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures Hi, I tend to stay away from Tiktok. A little paranoid maybe...lol, but also
im already addicted enough to my screen!! lol
but now you've piqued my curiosity......
it must be a 14 or 15 footer.... im selling an Evergreen Sunburst 2. 60 lbs... i want to try a lighter composite...Royalex was great for my WW learning curve....still hanging on to my 16 foot prospecteur in RX ...for the eventual long tandem expeditions...;-)
@@blackspruceroutes as a pack canoe in Royalex lite it is easy to handle. I am small so the 12 ft length has more than enough room for short trips and it is very maneuverable on small rivers and creeks
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures
Yes I also have an old Town pack 12ft. Not really used to the flat bottom... with not much secondary stability...
But it's a charm to carry around!!!
Looking at getting some kind of inegra layup in a 14 footer...but wow !!$$$$$
Would you have any suggestions as to which free app might be best for editing .mov video files ?
Or must I pay???
@@blackspruceroutes if you pull the gunnels in slightly with shortened thwarts you can alter the flat bottom feel of the Pack. As for video editing I started with the free imovie, outgrew it and moved to Final Cut Pro
thats a bigfoot out there
Lol. A few people have said that.
Those where big limbs.scary part of video glad you made to the end though 👍
But Um why are you not trout fishing.
. D I N N E R .
You definitely have a valid point. Lol. But honestly I was short on time and energy. Maybe next time I take a few extra days off work to make time for fishing and dragging the canoe over and through log jams.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures I did the entire Manistee and Maumee rivers and people ask me the same thing about fishing. I gave them the same answer. So true!
Ya. You definitely have to decide what your priorities are. Documenting trips with video can also be time consuming. I can fish for hours and it seems like only a few minutes have passed. There just aren’t enough hours in the day. 😉
This is to hard for a lot of guys, only a woman who can birth children and work jobs can do this rough of stuff,
😉