This is Living: A Bruce Trail End-to-End Story
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- Опубліковано 26 гру 2024
- From October 7th to November 4th, my dad and I hiked the entire length of the Bruce Trail. Just weeks before we began our hike, neither of us knew we would be embarking on such an incredible adventure. If 2020 has taught us anything, it's to take any chance you have to do the things that make you feel most alive. We hope this video inspires you to get out there, hit the trails, and make your dreams happen!
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Please keep making amazing content like this! We need more Canadians in the outdoor UA-cam space making videos about Canadian trails.
Yes
the canadian government also agrees along it's censorship, lol
Great film. Spending time with your Dad like that is priceless.
Couldn't agree more! ☺
This is one of the most beautiful adventures I've ever witnessed. You and your Dad inspire me to no end, Kendra.
Simply Beautiful.... I live in Niagara and I am moving to Lion's Head soon ... I am 56 and still working the dreaded job in Toronto but I decided to start my path to freedom by selling my house in Grimsby and moving up North.... I will continue to WFH for a while but I can't wait to hike the trail End to End.... I LOVED your video and I too feel that we underestimate the beauty of the trail, it is where I feel myself, where I am home. THANK YOU
Priceless father and daughter trip. It absolutely incredible to have a memory like this for the rest of your lives. Great video and thank you for sharing it with us. God bless
Thank you My Parents John and Ruth Roe were early pioneers of the Bruce Trails - our Dad took us hiking the Bruce trail all the time growing up - he loved taking us out on a icy blizzard to hike on the trail as a family later on as i left home we would always go on the New Years hike so many beautiful memories made my cry with joy like you we have special fathers -he passed away 1n 1999 before he died i came home to take him on the last hike on the trail in Hamilton thank you
Kendra: This is a wonderful story about you and your Dad hiking the Bruce Trail. You are already preparing yourself for the stories you will have to remember when you are 80. That is good. I’m a hiker, among other things, in my 70’s. At my age, we talk about good things that will be in our obituary. I’ve taken family and friends on the Bruce Trail and other trails. These are times we all remember. Thanks for the wonderful video. Hope to see you on the trail one day. Please read the story about Grandma Gatewood. Watch Robert Redford on the AT. Thanks again.
love this. Beautiful video...beautiful story. I fully understand your desire to not have regrets at 80. I am a geriatric nurse and 2 years ago I did a solo of the ganaraska trail..I am almost 50 and did not want to look back and have regrets. So many of my clients died without ever reaching out for those dreams they wished they had pursued. Keep being curious, keep loving our world, and keep sharing your story. lots of love
What a beautiful, heartfelt and real synopsis you've given the world in this truly amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. We missed you on the trail but my honest hope is that my son Henry The Hiker (who is currently 8 and working on his own End-To-End of the Bruce) will one day rediscover his connection to the Bruce the way you did. We often push aside the adventures of our youth as irrelevant, but they do so very much to shape who we are and our very foundations. And what a magical feeling it is to find that again when you're an adult. I hope Henry finds the joy with me that you found on this adventure with your dad. The Bruce has a magic all its own and we are so very lucky to be interwoven in its unique splendor. Happy hiking to you both!
Awesome video Kendra! This stuff is golden. Congrats on finishing the mighty Bruce with your Dad. We have a feeling that sitting across the room from you at 80 will be an interesting experience...
Your dad must be the proudest father on the planet. Great video!
Kendra: This is a wonderful story of you and most important “Your Dad”. I have hiked some parts of the Bruce Trail. I have taken my grand children and my children, family and friends on the Bruce Trail. I am 9 years away from being 80 and I have many memories about being on the trail. Your video showed many areas that I have hiked. I enjoyed your story about your dad. Gramma Gatewood also had some good stories. Thanks to you and your Dad for a wonderful story.
I cried watching this for some reason. Thank you so much
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The goal was to make a handful of people cry/feel inspired, so looks like this was a success! 😉
Amazing cinematography and storytelling! You should submit it to one of the outdoor adventure film festivals!
Kendra, so beautiful filmed and narrated. I was born in Owen Sound and have lived in BC most of my life. Yet, I can never leave the Bruce Peninsula as it continues to draw me back. Thank you and your dad for such an amazing video. One of my favourites of all time!
Thank you so much, Peter! This means a lot to me. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. And how amazing that you've grown to love the Bruce Peninsula - such a beautiful section!
In the mid-80s, I backpacked the trail, solo. Took me a total of 31 days.
My second End-to-End was with groups, over several years.
WAY TO GO Kendra!
Such a great sport!
I loved your story and video! I actually cried all the way through because you captured the essence of long distance hiking with its highs and lows so well. And because I see myself in your dad and can’t wait to do this with my kids. Onward! ❤
I cried I loved this video so much! Thank you for sharing. I've done portions of this trail but you are amazing for doing it in one go! The longest I have done was 22 kms the sleeping giant. That nearly killed me and my two kids were mad at me after lol. I think one day I will build up to this. You are an inspiration and I love so much that you did this with your dad. Wonderful video. Bravo!!!
What a beautiful video! Wasn’t planning on watching the whole way through but I couldn’t stop myself
This gives me so much hope/excitement as a mom. I’ve been taking my LO hiking since she was a few months old and now at 3, she asks for adventure and walks daily. She did 8km!!! 8!!! All on her own legs this fall just before she turned 3 🤯 I’ve carried her across Southern Ontario and into the mountains of Yosemite with the hope that it will instil a love for nature like you (& I) have. Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey.
Was thinking about the Bruce Trail today and remembered this video. One day I might edit all my Bruce trail videos together but this is so much better than I could ever do! You did a a great job with this!
Thank you! For sharing your love of the Bruce with the rest of the world! It is a magical journey.... something I think that’s keeping many trail lovers alive & thriving especially during these weird times.... awesome awesome job!!!
I also “grew up” on the Bruce with my stepdad teaching me all about nature. I also relate to kind of overlooking it as I’ve aged - started romanticizing other trails in other countries. I’m now 30 and my stepdad much older, but this makes me want to do this with him! Maybe I’ll bring it up to him :)
Amazing video. I hope to have an experience like this with my daughter when she gets older. I bet your Dad is so Greatful to have had this adventure with you. So happy for you.
What a fabulous vlog Kendra! You and your Dad are amazing and we are SO glad to have had the opportunity to host you for a couple of nights to help you on your way. You're both an inspiration and great storytellers. I'm sure your Grandkids will be in awe of you while you teach them how to love hiking and being in nature. I bet you'll still be out their in your 80's with many more tales to tell!!
Absolutely awesome and inspiring. I am starting to plan my journey at the Bruce Trail, and your video just added more encouragement. Thank you very much Kendra, keep trekking!!!
This was incredible. Wow. It evoked some amazing emotions out of me. Thank you for including us on your journey!
Wow, that really means a lot to me! Thank you so much :) I'm happy you resonated with it.
Epic. I have a million memories on this trail. I felt I lost touch with it too because I was experiencing what I thought were “greater” trails. When in reality each trail contains their own uniqueness. 10/10 video.
Amazing! You've captured the essence of the Bruce Trail so beautifully with the images and the storytelling in this video. So much of your reflections resonate with my own experience of the Bruce. My husband and I are hiking it together, slowly, and have 456km hiked so far. Feeling really inspired to keep going...
that was so lovely. you should be so proud of your accomplishment and the wonderful way you told the story. I am a lover of Bruce too and feel so blessed to live close enough to visit "him" on weekends. you are right, it's a beast of a trail. oh and your zoom transitions elevated the quality of the video...from an editing standpoint. your narration was spectacular. Job well done.
Loved it. So nice to see an essay on the experience of the trail instead of a day-by-day diary.
Wow amazing footage :) would you mind answering a few questions ? Did you do food drops ..? Was there allot of sections that you were walking on roads and through towns ? How often did you have to resupply ? Is it like the AT where you go through a town every 4-6 days ? I am going to try to do this entire trail this year as COVID ruined my AT thru hike ... just starting my research on this and loved your video 😎
What a great video. Thank you for sharing. I am going to hike a small piece of it up near tobermory this July. But thru hiking is something I hope to do more of.
What a wonderful video! Very professional and engaging...and heartfelt. So glad you and your Dad had this experience together!
Thanks so much for the video! I already have lived and so many stories to tell, but next journey is the AT here in USA. I also feel so free and normal in the woods. Great stuff!
Loved your video Kendra - more love that you and your Dad, did what you could. Awesome.
What a wonderful gift your dad has shared with you [and you with him].
Amazing videos and storytelling. I am so glad my daughter joined me for a few day-hikes on BT. Hopefully one day, she would like to complete the end to end with me;)
Kendra you truly have a gift for storytelling! Loved this. Hope you submit it to some film festivals!
Kendra, this was incredibly written and an absolute delight! We felt like we were right there with you. Thank you for documenting this!!
I came for Bruce Trail research, and im staying for Kendra's amazing editing and storytelling skills. You need to find ways to make more of these because they're pretty awesome 🤘👍
Lovely video! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
Love your video Kendra! Well done. Congrats again to you and your dad. It was a pleasure to meet you both during your adventure.
What an incredible story! Congratulations on your Bruce end to end! Loved following your adventure on Facebook. What an amazing memory you’ll have with your dad! We’re currently 7 sections down... (working on it at a much slower pace. Haha). You’ll have to tackle to side trails now! Still lots of Bruce for you both to discover!
Very inspiring, I'm amazed how you did the whole thing as a voice over. My end to end was five years ago and I've been trying to motivate myself into making a highlight video. You've provided the kick in the pants I needed.
So beautiful!! Amazing storytelling.
Hey! Loved your video. I had a few questions. Did you stealth camp the who way? And if so what was your experience like? Also what was your food resupply options like. In planning my thru hike beginning of July and was curious what these aspects were like for you.
Beautifully made video.
I would love a technical run-down of costs, where you stayed, tips for the trail- thinking of doing it this summer!
Beautiful and inspiring story.
Incredible story telling!!! Love this and so happy for you and your dad!!!! Congratulations and can't wait to hear about your next adventures!!!
Congrats! I was supposed to thru hike the BT this year, but COVID-19 kept me here with family. Will try in 2021. Your story is so correct, and will help explain to my family why I want and need to do this for myself.
I love this video so much, I was so jealous of all the trails in the US and just learned about this trail the other day! Never backpacked a day in my life but I want to thru hike the bruce trail so bad!
Absolutely love this!! Amazing job! And your Dad is a legend!
Congratulations, what an adventure and sharing it with your dad, priceless!
your story is beautiful and all but im 34 and im crying because this is so beautiful so stop making such wonderful content because i cant be seen like this
Wow! Thank you so much for your comment. This means a lot to me, you have no idea! Thank you thank you! 🥰
Wow! Im blown away. Thank you for this.
Very inspiring and love the story telling! thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing , Covid may have had some very negative impacts on life , but you and your father found a great way to get thru it. keep living.
Well done Kendra, loved your video. Followed you on the Bruce Trail Group truly amazing journey with your dad.
I started hiking after the pandemic. I enjoy a day hike on the weekends. I have hiked some parts of Bruce Trails so far. Watching your video inspires me to challenge hiking the entire Bruce Trail. If I ever try it, I will make videos, too.🌺🌺🌺
Awesome video! Well put together and loved hearing you describe your story. This whole journey resonated with how I felt walking the Camino Portuguese 2 years ago. I've never walked the full Bruce Trail and was wondering a few things: a) did u take any rest days? b) did you camp the majority of the time? c) Was it well marked? Congrats on making the most of this special time this year!
Amazing! Well done, you give me hope that I can do it
Amazing I’m also currently hiking the Bruce trail I’m at 430 km so far! Ps the the quote from into the wild, that’s my favourite book!
What a fantastic capture of this amazing experience... The music was perfect, too! So inspiring ... :D
I'm trying to remember the spot on the Bruce Trail in the Blue Mountains with a 3 sided wood structure on the path... Fun times , Unfortunately bad memory...😥
Love this! I’m planning to hike a section of this coming up. Does the trail have walk up campsites? Or do you have to make a reservation at every site? Happy hiking!
I am crying because : your words are beautiful
i wanna be such a good storyteller when i am 80
i wanna go to Canada
i have never spent more than one day alone with my dad.
Bruce trail on my bucket list :)
Wow! Your words mean so much to me :) I appreciate that! I really hope you have a chance to visit Canada and to hike the Bruce Trail!
@@kendraslagter I will check it out for sure :) keep up with the videos ! Do you solo trail ?
@@metamorchoses Yes! I've done a few solo hikes in the past - one of my favourite including summit Point Lenana on Mt. Kenya. Hoping to do more solo hikes in the near future :)
Excellent video and story! Really enjoyed it 😊
Very nice job on this video, nice to see the parts of the Bruce I have not done yet .
My interpretation: Embracing discomfort is best accomplished by prioritizing foot comfort. Wool socks are everything 🤙
Such a beautiful story! You have inspired me to explore the Bruce Trail :)
Your story is truly inspiring! Thank you 😊
This is so well done. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Well done! Great hike...and great documentary!
Awesome work girl, this video makes me wanna travel so much.
KENNY!!! This makes me sooo happy! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Wow, totally amazing. Congratulations on such a great accomplishment. I love your video!
Great video!! Inspires me to get back out on the BT asap.
I too grew up hiking the BT as a kid, living near the Iroquoia & Niagara sections. I've almost completed the entire trial as well. I've got half the Sydenham and the entire Peninsula section to get through.
Was there a section that stuck with you or prefered?
The Dufferin Hi-lands was definitely a favourite for me! I loved the scenery, the trails, and all of the cedar/pine forests. Definitely a highlight for me. Dad especially loved the Beaver Valley section - so scenic!
You're so close to being done! How exciting!
@@kendraslagter Agreed on the Dufferin section. Lots of memories on that one. Beaver Valley is definitely up there for me as well.
Looking forward to knocking it off.
Happy Trails!
Well done! Very inspiring!
Your video is beautiful. And your adventure looked amazing. Well done!
Excellent video! Congratulations to both of you!
What an inspiring journey you had with your dad! Also, if I can be shallow for a second, WHAT ARE THOSE PANTS you're wearing, the black ones with the pockets? I'm always looking for hiking pants that aren't too loose and catch in branches *and* have pockets.
Tell me about it!!! It's always so hard finding a good pair of hiking pants that are high waisted, a bit tighter, and actually look nice. They're MEC brand pants: MEC Terrena High Rise Cargo Pants. They are hands down the BEST hiking pants I've ever had.
Kendra! Are you local to Toronto?! *I'm amazed and commented on your FB post!* 😊
Great video, well done on capturing your adventure!
Really enjoyed this. It’s really motivating to get out with my own girls while they are still young
You and your dad are the best!
really enjoyed your video!
Hey that was soooo cool! Thanks
wow; that's beautiful!
Fantastic!
This made me cry
Beautiful!
Awesome!! Massive Kudos
Well done!😃
Great video :) 😀
Incredible!!!! #lifegoals
Kendra. Amazing video. thanks for sharing. I am considering doing the end-to-end hike. Please let me know if you are willing to have a brief conversation so i can learn from your experience. THanks
Awesome!!
❤️with much respect
This should be submitted to Banff Film Festival :)
Wow, thank you! I've thought about that! I always miss the deadline when the idea crosses my mind 😂