I've been looking for some new content to replace the struggling Xander Budnick channel so I'm happy he put me on to you. Terrific stuff Ben, you've got a bright future doing this. Really appreciate your wholesome style, excellent pacing, and putting in the work for the shots. Very touched to be included in your list, and showing the same flashback scene for each one...👌👌 This reminded me so much of my experience on the loop not just for the tangible aspects but that it was a transformative part of my development as a backcountry paddler as it clearly was for you. What a special place
Jon!! Thanks so much for the kind words, can’t tell you how much that means to hear from you. Yes I’m sure you can imagine how important this trip was after witnessing so many of my favourite creators paddle before me. Thanks again for providing hours and hours (more than I’d like to admit) of entertainment and inspiration. Also I chatted briefly with a young guy at the Santoy launch, he said he was from Marathon and used to work with you at a forestry company. I didn’t catch his name but really nice guy and he spoke highly of you. P.S. I really hope Xander figures things out, tough to see a guy work so hard with no success LMAO
Wow. I came because of Xander and stayed because this was a beautiful video. Scenery, wolves, moose, loons, WALLEYE! You are such a positive, happy person. You've got a new subscriber in me. Well done. Very well done.
Oh ya, an hours away from me. Take a look at the north Frontenac areas. Not so remote but some island sites which you would love fishing on. Long Schooner site 15 or 12 if you filmed right would look as remote as anywhere and on Round Schooner the low site numbers are remote too…site 2 has a cool cliff but i think a few days there you can hop skip and run a bunch of lakes
Your tribute to Xander, Lost Lakes, et al warmed my heart as I am a fan of theirs, and now of you. Beautifully filmed and edited, good narration, wonderful adventure. Excited to see what you do next. Thank you!
Ben you're a real beauty bud! You have inspired me to go on my first solo camping trip in 2024 bud. Can't wait to see what you have in store for the future!
Wow Ben , this was a wonderful video. Your filming skills are terrific. It takes a lot of work to do what you do very well. I envy your youth. As a camper who has started doing sole camping at a much older age I have a relatively short window, you have a lifetime ahead of you. Enjoy and embrace each moment. I found you via Tosh. What a great friend. Happy travels. I look forward to following your adventures.
nice to finally see someone closer to my age keeping the canoe tripping alive! I am 21 and hanging out and seeing the guys in their late 30s and older canoe camp is certainly cool. But it's refreshing to know that other people my age are doing it too. Thank you for your videos :)
Jim Baird would like to take your “hardest portage” and say hold my beer. Hahah love the content. Glued to screen. Appreciate your love for the wilderness.
Dude! After I ran in to you on the Spanish with Tosh I figured you had your own channel. Probably THE BEST Steel River video I have seen. Your joy is infectious and your comments at the end mirror my own experiences over the last few years. I've got some catching up to do on your work!
Beautifully captured, Ben! We loved the mood you set up with the colour and the shots. You take such care with the angles from which you capture things, it's really superb. Seeing you set up your camera across the river to catch a shot of you pulling up a bank for a portage is next level! You had a varied and wonderful trip, and we're so glad you were able to take it all in. Lovely shots of the wolf, amazing fishing and a nice storyline. Too bad the river was at least a foot lower than the level we ran it at during the fire ban less than a month before. We'll have to run it with you in spring!! Thanks for the shout out, as well
Enjoyed emensely, beautiful country I've never seen before. Your journey has up'd my spirit greatly. What I'm coming out of and into will allow my dreams to come alive...more than you know. Enjoy your life greatly, tis over so soon😊
Fun to see ya sleeping in the spots where I rested my head last year. Looks like you had some good fun with the fishing i'll have to try the no-net manhandle of the fish next time :p that wolf!!! them Moose!! Great video brother don't forget me as your 7th subscriber when you blow up
Hi Ben! This adventure was so AWESOME to watch!! Love your positive attitude, you get some outstanding shots! That wolf was epic!! And all those fish you caught... damn, i would love to fish in those spots!! I'm a 1st time viewer and just had to sub!! Thank you for filming this. I just loved it!
Excellent video, Ben. You were inspired by the same ones who inspire so many of us. Now you have become one who imparts inspiration. Well done. Thank you
Fantastic video, .. I really love seeing these places that I would not ever see without you sharing this amazing footage. The wolf and the swan, and baby moose, wonderful bonuses to an awesome journey.. Thank you for sharing..
As someone who has been going on long Portage trips for over 30 years, I’m glad you found the passion at a young age and know the type of self satisfaction a solo trip can give a person. Every trip is a new adventure that creates amazing and powerful memories. I know how much effort has to go into your video editing. Thank you and keep them coming.
Wow Ben, what a wonderful adventure. Your footage of a beautiful area is outstanding. Fishing was amazing. You'd never go hungry on Steel Lake. You're upbeat nature truly makes it so enjoyable watching these videos. You're not following footsteps, you're walking alongside Xander, Northern Scavenger, KC and Beauty of Backcountry. And, don't forget Tosh. They are great guys. Be safe and have fun..
Thank you so much!! So happy you enjoyed. And there are wayyy too many amazing creators to mention but in this one I wanted to highlight the ones that had previously camped at that exact spot. As for Tosh… Maybe I’ve got a video with him coming very soon ;)
My wife and I saw you on the CanoeHound and watched this video from start to finish. It was absolutely fantastic. You are very gifted with making videos. All the very best.
I found your channel by chance and we my husband and i Love what u do and where u go we are old and cant do what your doing anymore Ive got MS so we watch u and cheer u on keep making these peaceful wonderful videos
Love the video. You have earned a new subscriber and will be waiting for your next adventure. Thank you for paying respect to others who have done the route, and thank you for sharing you're adventure!
Thanks Tosh, looking forward to seeing you! And to anyone reading this comment I’ve got a video coming soon from a super fun trip with Tosh running the Spanish river. Cheers!
Nicely done Ben. I started seeing this video come up in my feed a few days ago. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to watch it or not, I’m two videos behind on Xanders channel. Life and time and…you know. I had a few extra minutes today and decided to see if you were a dork or not. A few minutes into the video I could tell it was a quality trip and you have a cool personality so I subscribed. Time to go back and watch your other videos, when a have a few minutes. I know it’s a lot of work so I thank you for putting in the effort to get those tough shots and bring us on the trip with you. I look forward to more.
An excellent video! Well done young man! I didn’t know who you were when I spotted the thumbnail for this video but sure do now! You’ve got great skills for capturing these adventures! Please keep doing it so we can all enjoy the experiences through you! Looking forward to future posts from you Ben!
Every time he drops a video it just keeps getting better I really believe he focuses on quality over quantity. I always look forward to his next video drop it’s worth the wait every time
Amazing video. The smile on your face and the glow in your eyes was well worth the watch. Glad I watch Canoehounds show soI got to hear about you. Awesome channel. Keep up the great work❤️
@@benbeauchamp16 I‘m an old follower of Xander but your video showed on my feed I’m so jealous of the great opportunities you have to go out in the lakes like you do. Quick question,how long do you have to travel to be in the woods?
When you showed the pictures of the campsite at 45 minutes for the outdoor channels... you made me want to go yet again. This route along with Wabakimi/Temagami are just incredible.
Super inspiring dude! Love the story, how you got there, what a great experience. And some wicked fish too!! Awesome video, wishing you all the best in your journey 🤘.
Loving your videos! So genuine, fun and entertaining. Over half way through already... Great job filming and editing and love the background simple piano.
Xander sent me also...and I'm glad he did...what a great video Ben...you have some amazing filming skills...great content and amazing fishing OMG...you have yourself another subscriber...really looking forward to more videos from you...take care Ben ✌️
Still watching, but dang! The Grey Wolf video is excellent. Good work. Enjoying this video very much and your shout out to other Canadian UA-camrs was pure class. Videography is great and I am sure you will grow in this study.
Okay, watched your whole upload, first time here. I'll be keeping an eye out for your next video. I subscribed, but I ain't making no promises. I kind of got a thing about channels where nature is the star, and you're The Talented narrator But I'm old school Carry on
Xander sent me.
That's unfortunate
Mee also
Xander has a heart of gold
Same here
I've been looking for some new content to replace the struggling Xander Budnick channel so I'm happy he put me on to you. Terrific stuff Ben, you've got a bright future doing this. Really appreciate your wholesome style, excellent pacing, and putting in the work for the shots. Very touched to be included in your list, and showing the same flashback scene for each one...👌👌 This reminded me so much of my experience on the loop not just for the tangible aspects but that it was a transformative part of my development as a backcountry paddler as it clearly was for you. What a special place
Jon!! Thanks so much for the kind words, can’t tell you how much that means to hear from you. Yes I’m sure you can imagine how important this trip was after witnessing so many of my favourite creators paddle before me. Thanks again for providing hours and hours (more than I’d like to admit) of entertainment and inspiration. Also I chatted briefly with a young guy at the Santoy launch, he said he was from Marathon and used to work with you at a forestry company. I didn’t catch his name but really nice guy and he spoke highly of you.
P.S. I really hope Xander figures things out, tough to see a guy work so hard with no success LMAO
Wow. I came because of Xander and stayed because this was a beautiful video. Scenery, wolves, moose, loons, WALLEYE! You are such a positive, happy person. You've got a new subscriber in me. Well done. Very well done.
Thanks so much! I really made sure to not rush through any part of this trip and the wildlife was such a sweet reward
Oh ya, an hours away from me. Take a look at the north Frontenac areas. Not so remote but some island sites which you would love fishing on. Long Schooner site 15 or 12 if you filmed right would look as remote as anywhere and on Round Schooner the low site numbers are remote too…site 2 has a cool cliff but i think a few days there you can hop skip and run a bunch of lakes
Your tribute to Xander, Lost Lakes, et al warmed my heart as I am a fan of theirs, and now of you. Beautifully filmed and edited, good narration, wonderful adventure. Excited to see what you do next. Thank you!
Ben you're a real beauty bud! You have inspired me to go on my first solo camping trip in 2024 bud. Can't wait to see what you have in store for the future!
Amazing video, the fact that you only have 900 subscribers is crazy. Big things incoming
Thank you kindly!
Wow Ben , this was a wonderful video. Your filming skills are terrific. It takes a lot of work to do what you do very well. I envy your youth. As a camper who has started doing sole camping at a much older age I have a relatively short window, you have a lifetime ahead of you. Enjoy and embrace each moment. I found you via Tosh. What a great friend. Happy travels. I look forward to following your adventures.
Nice to see the natural beauty of the North, appears you are still very excited at every adventure that comes up, keep on exploring.
nice to finally see someone closer to my age keeping the canoe tripping alive! I am 21 and hanging out and seeing the guys in their late 30s and older canoe camp is certainly cool. But it's refreshing to know that other people my age are doing it too. Thank you for your videos :)
Jim Baird would like to take your “hardest portage” and say hold my beer. Hahah love the content. Glued to screen. Appreciate your love for the wilderness.
Felt like I was there all over again -- this would have been super tough solo. Those log jam take outs and put in's were ridiculous. Nicely done!
Hello my friend, now started viewing this channel, I do appreciate all the hard work and dedication, enjoying this very much, God bless
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the support
Dude! After I ran in to you on the Spanish with Tosh I figured you had your own channel. Probably THE BEST Steel River video I have seen. Your joy is infectious and your comments at the end mirror my own experiences over the last few years. I've got some catching up to do on your work!
What an adventure! Extremely well done Ben, your positive attitude and humility are infectious. Keep inspiring others Sir! Hell of a trip!🍻😁
Beautifully captured, Ben! We loved the mood you set up with the colour and the shots. You take such care with the angles from which you capture things, it's really superb. Seeing you set up your camera across the river to catch a shot of you pulling up a bank for a portage is next level! You had a varied and wonderful trip, and we're so glad you were able to take it all in. Lovely shots of the wolf, amazing fishing and a nice storyline. Too bad the river was at least a foot lower than the level we ran it at during the fire ban less than a month before. We'll have to run it with you in spring!! Thanks for the shout out, as well
Thank you so much! I’ll definitely be back. Grateful for our friendship!
Nice one Ben. I appreciate the effort of the work load and filming! Bringing me out of my regular city commute to the wilderness.
Ah thank you! That makes me happy to hear
Awesome video! I'm glad I saw your channel and subscribed!!
Rick From Virginia
Enjoyed emensely, beautiful country I've never seen before. Your journey has up'd my spirit greatly. What I'm coming out of and into will allow my dreams to come alive...more than you know. Enjoy your life greatly, tis over so soon😊
I am discovering this channel and the more I see, the more I like the guy. Wish I had that Bud cap it's so nice, love the vids
Thanks a lot!
Amazingggg!!!!
Love your hit single “Out of My Head”
Great job, Ben. The algorithm sent me, based on my engagement with @LostLakes. I'll be sticking around. 😊 Cheers from Alberta!
Fun to see ya sleeping in the spots where I rested my head last year.
Looks like you had some good fun with the fishing i'll have to try the no-net manhandle of the fish next time :p
that wolf!!! them Moose!!
Great video brother don't forget me as your 7th subscriber when you blow up
Thanks again for everything. You’ve got such a good soul and that energy is contagious. I consider myself very lucky to call you a buddy❤️
Hi Ben!
This adventure was so AWESOME to watch!!
Love your positive attitude, you get some outstanding shots!
That wolf was epic!! And all those fish you caught... damn, i would love to fish in those spots!!
I'm a 1st time viewer and just had to sub!!
Thank you for filming this. I just loved it!
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC
My mom and I truly enjoyed this one. Amazing journey for you, well done!!
Great video Ben! Capturing that wolf on film was amazing.
Still Ben, King of Buds.
!!!!! Your best video yet
Ben, I love your videos!!! I hope to see more in the future. The Walleyes were just crazy huge! Keep up the great work! ❤
❤️❤️❤️
I have watched every steel river loop video, lol.
Yours is by far the best, awesome job.
There's no sound that gives me such a sense of awe, peace, and closeness with nature as much as a loon call.
I so enjoyed your canoe wilderness journey. So very soothing and beautiful.
New Sub Here
Great content, thanks for your hard work in making this happen!
Awesome journey, thanks so much for capturing it on video so we could enjoy it too! The wolf! The Calf! THE WALLEYE! Loved it!
Nice man! Glad to see you out on a 'lost route'. Keep on exploring!
Excellent video, Ben. You were inspired by the same ones who inspire so many of us. Now you have become one who imparts inspiration. Well done. Thank you
Thank you!! :)
Fantastic video, .. I really love seeing these places that I would not ever see without you sharing this amazing footage. The wolf and the swan, and baby moose, wonderful bonuses to an awesome journey.. Thank you for sharing..
Thank you for saying that, makes me really happy
Xander sent me and I'm happy he did! Bravo!
Thank you so much!
As someone who has been going on long Portage trips for over 30 years, I’m glad you found the passion at a young age and know the type of self satisfaction a solo trip can give a person. Every trip is a new adventure that creates amazing and powerful memories. I know how much effort has to go into your video editing. Thank you and keep them coming.
I am your new #1 fan... Fantastic filmography and story telling.
well done, solo camping is the best. I am 77 ,have solo camped all my life and still do. Enjoy
This makes me so happy, don’t stop!
And you done it goood!! Loved every bit of it. Bring us more!
What an adventure! Thanks to Xander for putting me on to your channel.
Great! Thanks for sharing your journey.
Cool trip, Like an endless walleye buffet !
Can't wait to see your future adventures, keep it up
That’s absolutely stunning drone footage. Keep the videos coming my brother great job.
Wow Ben, what a wonderful adventure. Your footage of a beautiful area is outstanding. Fishing was amazing. You'd never go hungry on Steel Lake. You're upbeat nature truly makes it so enjoyable watching these videos. You're not following footsteps, you're walking alongside Xander, Northern Scavenger, KC and Beauty of Backcountry. And, don't forget Tosh. They are great guys. Be safe and have fun..
Thank you so much!! So happy you enjoyed. And there are wayyy too many amazing creators to mention but in this one I wanted to highlight the ones that had previously camped at that exact spot. As for Tosh… Maybe I’ve got a video with him coming very soon ;)
My wife and I saw you on the CanoeHound and watched this video from start to finish.
It was absolutely fantastic.
You are very gifted with making videos.
All the very best.
Thanks a lot!!! 😁
I found your channel by chance and we my husband and i Love what u do and where u go we are old and cant do what your doing anymore Ive got MS so we watch u and cheer u on keep making these peaceful wonderful videos
❤️✌️
Love the video. You have earned a new subscriber and will be waiting for your next adventure. Thank you for paying respect to others who have done the route, and thank you for sharing you're adventure!
All the guys you mentioned in your video are great guys!
What a beautiful white wolf 🐺.
Epic solitude,epic scenery,epic delivery
Thank you! :)
Wow. Amazing!!!!!!! Looking forward to what's next for you!
Fantastic video Ben. Really enjoyed this one. 🍻
Thanks Tosh, looking forward to seeing you! And to anyone reading this comment I’ve got a video coming soon from a super fun trip with Tosh running the Spanish river. Cheers!
Amazing video my friend!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your trip with all of us sitting at home wishing we were out there.
Great trip and awesome video and production, Ben. This brings back great memories. Diablo is a beast!
Looking forward to the next adventure !!!!!!!
Thanks! Hoping to share something next week!
Amazing adventure and fantastic footage!!
It is obvious you love it out there and we love watching you! So courageous tripping on your own! Wow!
I envy you Canada's. 😊❤such a beautiful country.
Xander is a good guy! Wallis’s are extremely sweet!
Nicely done Ben. I started seeing this video come up in my feed a few days ago. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to watch it or not, I’m two videos behind on Xanders channel. Life and time and…you know. I had a few extra minutes today and decided to see if you were a dork or not. A few minutes into the video I could tell it was a quality trip and you have a cool personality so I subscribed. Time to go back and watch your other videos, when a have a few minutes. I know it’s a lot of work so I thank you for putting in the effort to get those tough shots and bring us on the trip with you. I look forward to more.
Sure did enjoy watching your journey and man did you hammer those walleye. Great job on all of it.
An excellent video! Well done young man! I didn’t know who you were when I spotted the thumbnail for this video but sure do now! You’ve got great skills for capturing these adventures! Please keep doing it so we can all enjoy the experiences through you! Looking forward to future posts from you Ben!
Thanks for sharing your adventure, Ben.
Thank you for stopping by!
Captivating, well done Ben,🫡
Your honesty is charming.
I just feel like I resonate with this guy. I have never said I’m glad I found a channel but this is it.
Every time he drops a video it just keeps getting better I really believe he focuses on quality over quantity. I always look forward to his next video drop it’s worth the wait every time
Thanks Wesley! Always trying to put out good vibes
Amazing video. The smile on your face and the glow in your eyes was well worth the watch. Glad I watch Canoehounds show soI got to hear about you. Awesome channel. Keep up the great work❤️
Thank you so much :)
Great video , thanks Xander
Great stuff! Keep it up!
Thanks Kev! I’ll be checking out your videos, looks like some awesome trips!
Thank you for sharing!
Very well done ,your editing,drones shots,all of that fishing ,nature and some of the best was the wolf and Moose shot,good for you!
from Germany!
Thank you so much! So cool that you’re watching from overseas
@@benbeauchamp16 I‘m an old follower of Xander but your video showed on my feed I’m so jealous of the great opportunities you have to go out in the lakes like you do.
Quick question,how long do you have to travel to be in the woods?
Very fine solo-camping story! Well edited and narrated! Amazing nature! Wishing you all the best always! God bless you! Greetings from Sweden! 💯👍👌
So beautiful, fun to watch! Thank you!
That wolf footage was incredible! What a beautiful trip and great filming
Thanks a lot!!
Great Trip Video Ben. Thank you for bringing us along. Epic wolf sighting as well. You are a lucky fellow.
Wow thanks Dennis! So cool that you saw this video. I love what you do and I hope all is well
Beautiful
Your chanel will grow for sur , i realy like your attitude and your spirit, bravo from Québec
Outstanding video , thanks, keep it up you will go far.
Wow, I think that we might have the next Xander in the making 😊.
When you showed the pictures of the campsite at 45 minutes for the outdoor channels... you made me want to go yet again. This route along with Wabakimi/Temagami are just incredible.
I was lucky enough to hit both Temagami and the Steel River this year - Wabikimi has been on my list since I was a little kid. Thanks for watching!
Good stuff.
Awesome brother! You've come so far in just 2 years, keep it up! Subbed, will be following your adventures!
Thanks a lot! :)
Excellent video in many ways. You just got a new subscriber hungry for more.
Thanks a lot! Stay tuned I’ve got more cookin!
Xanders my dad. He told me to watch. Love the video so far
This made me laugh, so awesome man thank you!!
Super inspiring dude! Love the story, how you got there, what a great experience. And some wicked fish too!! Awesome video, wishing you all the best in your journey 🤘.
what beautiful country
Loving your videos! So genuine, fun and entertaining. Over half way through already... Great job filming and editing and love the background simple piano.
wow wow wow ! catching both walleye then a beautiful beach campsite. Those portages make my skin crawl though.
I couldn’t believe the beauty in front of me… well worth the portages in my opinion hahaha thanks for watching!
Ben, this was a really great film, story and I thought I would take a peak but I found I could not stop watching. Great job, keep on, keep on!
Amazing dude.. Your cinematography is next level.. it’s a lot of work to film these! Hope you get the recognition you deserve!
Thanks so much dude that really means a lot!! It’s a dream to make a living on this platform so I’m gonna give it my all
Xander sent me also...and I'm glad he did...what a great video Ben...you have some amazing filming skills...great content and amazing fishing OMG...you have yourself another subscriber...really looking forward to more videos from you...take care Ben ✌️
Thank you so much, very much appreciated 😊
cool love the waters in ONT. i am from the TREES on thw west coast.
Great looking trip, Ben, and awesome video! And look at those views - nice job buddy! 👊💥
Great video.😍
Thank you!
Teared up a little in that tribute haha keep it up man! This video was so awesome! You will inspire many as well!!
Still watching, but dang! The Grey Wolf video is excellent. Good work. Enjoying this video very much and your shout out to other Canadian UA-camrs was pure class. Videography is great and I am sure you will grow in this study.
Thanks so much, really appreciate it!
Your buddy sent me over to check out your Channel
Okay, watched your whole upload, first time here.
I'll be keeping an eye out for your next video.
I subscribed, but I ain't making no promises.
I kind of got a thing about channels where nature is the star, and you're The Talented narrator
But I'm old school
Carry on
@@reubenj.cogburn8546 Haha thanks for the sub! I’ll keep doing my best and if you stick around I’m making the promise it’ll be worth it