Braving Wild Whitewater to Explore a Remote Canadian River - Conquer Rapids & Embrace the Wild

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  • Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
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    Braving Wild Whitewater Rapids to Experience a Remote Canadian River - Four Days of Backcountry Adventure. Conquer Rapids & Embrace the Wild
    I recently spent four days canoeing and camping on the Lower Magnetawan River with my brother ‪@TheRealTedBaird‬ ‪@XanderBudnick‬ and his brother ‪@maximbudnick‬ We accessed the river for whitewater thrills, beautiful waterfalls (that need to be portaged) fishing, and beautiful canyon scenery, but found that the mystique of the river's lasting remoteness due to no road access and little development conveyed a nostalgic feeling through a true sense of older, and wilder times, despite the river's location in Ontario, Canada south of the French River. It seems that the challenges rapids present and the frustration mosquitos and blackflies create help to keep away the crowds.
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Adventure Overview
    1:14 Putting-in, the Adventure Begins & Big Northern Pike Fishing
    4:18 Running a Dam in a Canoe! (The Other Guys Portage)
    8:31 Getting to Island Campsite, Campfire Cooking Moose Steaks for Dinner
    9:39 Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Generator Review
    11:34 Fishing & Lighting Campfire
    16:49 Beautiful Morning Sunbeams, Camp Stove & Using a Gravity Filter
    18:04 Making Pancakes on the Camping Stove with Homemade Maple Syrup
    19:55 Packing Up & Canoeing a Rapid with my Dog in the Boat!
    22:06 Scouting out Canal Rapids - a 100' Deep Whitewater Canyon
    23:32 Jim Baird & Maxim Budnick Running the Canyon!
    26:45 Xandar Budnick Crazy Dump on Canal Rapids
    28:27 Ted Baird Running Canal Rapid on the Magnetawan
    30:09 Discovering a Smashed-in-Half Canoe & Xandar Scvanges Hardware
    32:02 Scouting & Running Mountain Chute, Dangerous Rapid
    35:52 Forest Fire Smoke in the Air in Ontario - Beautiful Sunset
    36:36 Getting to Campsite Late Beautiful White Pine Forest
    37:40 Making Pasta and Tomato Sauce over the Campfire
    38:51 Day 3 - Windy & Cold Camping Coffee Slow Drip & Oatmeal
    40:23 What's Coming in the Days Ahead

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  • @JimBairdAdventurer
    @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому +43

    Thanks everyone for tuning in. Let me know what your favourite part of this video is and please subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already. Thanks a lot for your support. Also, you can check out the Bluetti portable power device I use in the video here: bit.ly/3SIKt7G

    • @mauriceboucher2221
      @mauriceboucher2221 Рік тому

      you don't like bass ?

    • @cliffordwright342
      @cliffordwright342 Рік тому +2

      @@mauriceboucher2221 it was out of season

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому

      @@mauriceboucher2221 I do but they are out of season

    • @NoTSoEpic1979
      @NoTSoEpic1979 Рік тому

      When your bro said you need to find the answer in your poo the next morning! Seeing how hard the rapids were for others and how you made it look easy really shows the experience/training levels!! I typically trip alone as it is hard to find ppl to trip with here in North Bay. Just finished Temagami and heading to do Mattawa River next week Cheers From @NotSoEpicAdventurer

  • @XanderBudnick
    @XanderBudnick Рік тому +53

    It's always a pleasure to hang out with you Jim! Looking forward to part 2 and the next time we get out :D

    • @bloodyeyeful
      @bloodyeyeful Рік тому +2

      Love your videos too, Xander. Um, 4 ducks total.

    • @alanbierhoff6831
      @alanbierhoff6831 Рік тому +1

      Definitely 4 ducks 👍🏻😁😊

    • @fivestarz3s
      @fivestarz3s Рік тому +1

      I didn't say anything he is lying. Bring back the gourmet meals... the insane meals in the woods and start smoking stuff it's in aligment with the life in the woods. Smoke some jerky for 4-5 hours and enjoy :P Amazing vids guys keep up the good work A++

    • @joshmontgomery4040
      @joshmontgomery4040 Рік тому +1

      Awesome trip… love watching you all together good stuff!!

    • @RichardCranium321
      @RichardCranium321 Рік тому +1

      how were those rapids?

  • @TheRealTedBaird
    @TheRealTedBaird Рік тому +3

    Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Epic adventure with the boyz

  • @johnniejumper9810
    @johnniejumper9810 Рік тому +1

    Yeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaawww ! 🎉

  • @cinderella23queen37
    @cinderella23queen37 Рік тому +1

    👍 👍 👍 👍 👍s up Jim and the crew member

  • @frenchbrit5098
    @frenchbrit5098 Рік тому +2

    The most amazing thing about this video is Jim's shirt, the same one that survived 25+ days on the Manitoba trip.I gave that shirt up for dead.

  • @johnhine8725
    @johnhine8725 Рік тому +8

    Dude you knocked that canyon run out. North is bad ass, first riding out the whitewater then how you have him so well trained to meet you downstream. The music you choose is awesome.

  • @davemayers9342
    @davemayers9342 Рік тому +7

    Wonderful to see 4 friends having a whale of a time. I never get tired of watching North, he's such a cool hand on the canoe, like he's been doing it all his life. Enjoyed this a lot, thanks Jim.

  • @littlepony6762
    @littlepony6762 Рік тому +1

    Great Company Amazing Adventure with Great Friends 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

  • @corysimp
    @corysimp Рік тому +14

    My man, Jimmy, with another BANGER of a video; let’s all give props to Jim for his amazing video content progression; each video story gets BETTER and BETTER. Keep on nature hustlin, Hustler! Love it

  • @KelJayP
    @KelJayP Рік тому

    Best 3-word finale: To Be Continued! Yeaaaahhhh!

  • @hamishesslemont3705
    @hamishesslemont3705 Рік тому +1

    You have no fear Jim ! 😊👍

  • @vandall0160
    @vandall0160 Рік тому +5

    Great times, just got back from an 8 2 state tent camping motorcycle adventure with friends, and in two weeks we leave for an 11 day Kayak adventure covering several rivers in the Smokey Mountains as well as the outskirts, ending in a deep water mountain lake to try and get some walleyes and trout. Nothing like hanging with friends and soaking up the outdoors! You and a few others have inspire me to keep going in my 50s, and I hope you stick with it till your well beyond my years. Thanks to you and the boys for the inspiration, keep doing what you do and never stop!

  • @canoeinginthewild
    @canoeinginthewild Рік тому +2

    My fav. Parts always you big boys 😅

  • @judylord4875
    @judylord4875 Рік тому +1

    Jim, you are awesome when it comes to running rapids!

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому

      Big thanks! I do my best out there but still dump sometimes haha

  • @arcticmorning
    @arcticmorning Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video excellent production it has it all thrill adventure fishing etc etc etc

  • @bhtfishingadventures7386
    @bhtfishingadventures7386 Рік тому +1

    Another awesome video!!! Looking forward to part 2

  • @madmo_1148
    @madmo_1148 Рік тому +2

    Another awesome video!!

  • @LindaSimic-qt3mh
    @LindaSimic-qt3mh 11 місяців тому +1

    There no words to describe what you were born to do speechless

  • @MjbBullHead69
    @MjbBullHead69 9 місяців тому +1

    That was pretty epic white water river canoeing. Loved the drone perspective over Xander! Definitely some scary momemts. Awsome adventure guys… 💀🍻 cheers!!!!

  • @henryhawk978
    @henryhawk978 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed the video Jim. BE SAFE OUT THERE!

  • @radarbase
    @radarbase Рік тому +4

    There are four ducks, by the way 😉
    Great video, Jim. Always a pleasure to see you, your brother, and the Budnicks out soaking in the wilderness.

  • @halinawiecek2297
    @halinawiecek2297 Рік тому +3

    Bravo Jim that was awesome it's nice to watching you, you have such a good time with your brother and your friends and North is such a good dog 🐕 take care and hello to your family.

  • @HeidiJ1972
    @HeidiJ1972 Рік тому +1

    4.4k views in 4 hours.
    1,000 views per hour👍
    Awesome!!!

  • @joecreech5413
    @joecreech5413 Рік тому +1

    The baird brothers are definitely more experienced doing white water in a canoe- which is crazy in itself. But definitely looks like an awesome adventure

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot, ya I’ve been paddling

    • @joecreech5413
      @joecreech5413 Рік тому

      Of yeh you are really good in a canoe. Your runs are what I would do in my kayak. So you being to do that in a canoe is definitely awesome. Keep the adventures coming mate!

  • @Suluk46
    @Suluk46 Рік тому +1

    That's some solid paddling. Very nice work gents.

  • @corysimp
    @corysimp Рік тому +1

    Great video

  • @MrD..
    @MrD.. Рік тому +1

    Love the intro

  • @momoetfafa5123
    @momoetfafa5123 8 місяців тому

    super vidéos merci de France 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @nancymckenna3828
    @nancymckenna3828 Рік тому +1

    North is amazing on the canoe! We take our Ragdoll cat canoe camping, but she is tied up to a rope…haven’t tried rapids with her….yet 😉😉😉

  • @buffalo4127
    @buffalo4127 Рік тому +1

    North deserves a blue ribbon too for running and finding (-;

  • @Barret-paddles
    @Barret-paddles Рік тому +1

    That’s some serious paddling gentlemen 👊🏻🙌🏻💜 Thanks for the armchair adrenaline rush! 😂 Barret

  • @wesleyfarris5614
    @wesleyfarris5614 Рік тому +1

    Analytics. Love the content. ❤

  • @justincorvin9294
    @justincorvin9294 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video thank you

  • @tonyupham2340
    @tonyupham2340 Рік тому +1

    Wow! You are producing a lot of content and it's all great stuff, cheers bro.

  • @oldsmugglerflyfishing
    @oldsmugglerflyfishing Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @leapingsilver6112
    @leapingsilver6112 6 місяців тому +1

    What a great dog North is wow! I watched your Yukon 14 day trip both parts what an OUTSTANDING voyage!❤it this one is turning out good too!

  • @jameskim62
    @jameskim62 Рік тому

    THANK U VERY MUCH FOR THE JOURNEY !!!!!!

  • @billjayne7474
    @billjayne7474 Рік тому +1

    North is looking great!

  • @patbeaudoin4237
    @patbeaudoin4237 Рік тому

    Awesome trip very exciting. I watched your show on Natgeo it was so good can't wait to see more.🙂🇨🇦👍👍👍👍👍

  • @philphilison1623
    @philphilison1623 Рік тому

    As someone that doesn't follow your weather, it's good to hear it rained for ya. 🥳

  • @BrLambert
    @BrLambert Рік тому +1

    You make it look like a piece of cake, obviously you build confidence with the others, nice video

  • @kevinjanis5189
    @kevinjanis5189 Рік тому +1

    I was devastated for little bro Ted when he had to eat that freeze dried meal, but you had the steaks!

  • @SummitSeeker546
    @SummitSeeker546 Рік тому +1

    That was an awesome Charlie Brown Zander did on that rapid! Great stuff!

  • @ianferrier235
    @ianferrier235 Рік тому +1

    Got to love old North, awesome dog Jim.

  • @HeidiJ1972
    @HeidiJ1972 Рік тому

    YAY🎉 so excited to see this!

  • @fonkapollo
    @fonkapollo Рік тому +1

    When y’all were scouting that canyon I said to myself, “Come on, Jimmy, run that fucker”, and then you said you were gonna do it, and I couldn’t have been more proud and pleased.

  • @wildernessheadphase8063
    @wildernessheadphase8063 Рік тому +1

    My wife and I did the western loop of the magnetewan starting in Harris Lake the same weekend! Beauty River. Always see wildlife when we go to the area.

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому +1

      Cool, I’ve never done that as I always just opt to paddle to Britt and do a point a to b trip. I will do it before to long though I imagine.

  • @maximbudnick
    @maximbudnick Рік тому +5

    Beautiful job man, really enjoyed this one and can't wait for the next episode!

    • @fivestarz3s
      @fivestarz3s Рік тому +1

      Tell your brother he's an asshole... hahaajk!! Tell him his meals suck lately where are the feasts in the woods. Believe it or not it's a big part of what people enjoy watching the cooking and the end result and the seal of approval that it's verry good. We are wired like this... damn Annunakis created us like that.

    • @NotSoEpicAdventurer
      @NotSoEpicAdventurer Рік тому

      Man watching these reminds you that practice, training, experience plays a huge part - Jim going down was like art - like that looks easy I’d try that lol. then watching the rest of you “struggle” was a prime example. Glad to see all of your out playing safe together and learning!!! Love it!!!

  • @davidkost418
    @davidkost418 Рік тому

    You were fearless ripping over that dam - too bad Xander spilled in the rapids - As always it’s good to see North riding shotgun - thanks for the video

  • @robertholmes2051
    @robertholmes2051 Рік тому +1

    Badass run bud. That canyon is sweet.

  • @justindorado8152
    @justindorado8152 Рік тому +1

    i watch all of your content i enjoying watching your adventures thanks

  • @adrianlois6284
    @adrianlois6284 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this vídeo jim😊

  • @MarilynCKing-me6yh
    @MarilynCKing-me6yh Рік тому +1

    Great video. It’s like watching my grandkids on a carnival ride. The excitement, and ultimately the joy at the end of the ride. Love, love, love your videos. ❤

  • @duggoneit
    @duggoneit Рік тому +1

    If you were born a 150 years ago you and Ted would have been the ones discovering this great country!

  • @Booyahh77
    @Booyahh77 Рік тому +2

    Jim your whitewater paddling skills are just badass!! In fact, all 4 of yas just crushed it. Thanks for the super entertaining video!

  • @thefamily_ak1863
    @thefamily_ak1863 Рік тому

    Can't wait 2 see whats next , awesome adventure

  • @montybarbee8128
    @montybarbee8128 Рік тому +2

    Loved the whitewater. Every time, I’m riding the waves with you guys ,I’m my canoe or yak.
    I’m impressed with how you guys handle those long boats.
    I have a 12ft solo oldtowne, and I could maybe see a 14ft under myself, but not sure I could handle much more than that in those conditions. I’d so run that in my 12ft.
    Thanks guys.
    Good stuff.

  • @mariar4962
    @mariar4962 Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @jreviews2186
    @jreviews2186 Рік тому +3

    Can’t wait to WATCH THIS RIGHT NOW! Thank you! Very impressive footage! I love the commentary!

  • @rickintherockies2019
    @rickintherockies2019 Рік тому

    Great video! Lots of action on the river kept things exciting for sure! I think the answer to the riddle is 4 lol

  • @stevepowell6976
    @stevepowell6976 Рік тому +1

    Fun vid to watch. That second rapid that everyone made was really fun to watch your buds made some nice braces to make it. The fella with the double blade should give a canoe paddle a try. Much more power in the strokes and 5 times the brace power... Just saying. Keep up the good work. We enjoy it for sure. Steve, corkscrew was my river name

  • @allanchrysler3797
    @allanchrysler3797 Рік тому

    Great video gents. Scary paddling glad everyone made it! Thank you.

  • @jamesphilbrook5567
    @jamesphilbrook5567 Рік тому

    Crazy big Jim!

  • @pawlah1
    @pawlah1 Рік тому

    "You feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft." Mark Twain
    Loved the dam run. I must admit I was a little nervous and then excited to run it! Thanks for making room for your fans! I didn't hear your famous, "Yeah!"

  • @marygordon3032
    @marygordon3032 Рік тому

    Hey Jim I just love watching y’all fight the rapids and catching fish, thanks!👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

  • @kriyashivajiva
    @kriyashivajiva Рік тому

    big boy rapids. you guys rock

  • @GreybeardAdventures
    @GreybeardAdventures Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful river to paddle! Another great video Jim 👍

  • @rialobran
    @rialobran Рік тому +1

    I like your winter films big fella, but your canoe films are another level of beast mode good to have them back.

  • @johnmac609
    @johnmac609 Рік тому

    river island spot is a beaut!

  • @SummitSeeker546
    @SummitSeeker546 Рік тому +1

    You made that first waterfall look easy! I think North could’ve handled that! Maybe not…

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому +2

      He cold have soloed it and used his tail as a propeller by sticking it in the water and twirling it around.

  • @rshutterbug47
    @rshutterbug47 Рік тому

    It's Been AWESOME, & Maybe Someone A Long Time Ago Painted Them To Save or Cut Out ???

  • @johnmac609
    @johnmac609 Рік тому

    first time i saw north or any dog ride the rapids. well done pooch, well done.

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 Рік тому +2

    great video looked like an awesome canoe trip for you guy's beautiful landscape as always and great footage of the rapids you guy's had to ride. North does so well on these adventures . that was one very nasty looking set of churning water and rapids at the canyon your skills are second to none amazing job Jim.! nice that Xander held it togetgeter and got through , you guys did amazing what an action packed video love it all.

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому

      Thanks very much! Indeed there was some exciting whitewater rapids that we captured in this adventure.

  • @joshstarrvanhoose5335
    @joshstarrvanhoose5335 Рік тому +1

    Its all awesome, shit i was late for work i had to finish it. Absolutely killer!

  • @admirableawesome2317
    @admirableawesome2317 Рік тому

    so bad ass brother

  • @MrVillageKid
    @MrVillageKid Рік тому +1

    Great video Jim. Love your channel and all the adventures you go on. Best wishes from down here in New Zealand. By the way, the answer to Ted's duck riddle is 4.

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому

      You’re right! Thanks a lot for watching and glad you like it.

  • @zzzz2574
    @zzzz2574 Рік тому +1

    Great run Jim y'all had me on the edge of seat. Just a epic run, stay safe out there.

  • @DynastyVinyl
    @DynastyVinyl Рік тому

    the food barrel and a pack. that's just bonkers! North, what a champ on those rapids.

  • @magdakaniewski
    @magdakaniewski Рік тому

    Great trip. Didn't know that part of the river is so wild. We frequently put in at byng inlet and head west for some small sailboat and dinghy adventures. Great area

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому

      Thanks, ya it is wild for where it is. There no road access to it four 40kms

  • @tWoforgamenot1
    @tWoforgamenot1 Рік тому +1

    Coolllllll.

  • @young-soonkim6730
    @young-soonkim6730 Рік тому

    Looking forward to the part two adventure!
    👍🌅🏞️🚣🎣🔥🏕️

  • @thomaso2711
    @thomaso2711 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video guys .Can't wait two see what's next.Thanks for the video Jim.Greetings from the Netherlands!

  • @gracehulings3270
    @gracehulings3270 2 місяці тому +1

    where's the second part of this ... would love to see it along with all your adventures !

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  2 місяці тому

      Here ya go! ua-cam.com/video/KWKRPmjuBMk/v-deo.htmlsi=MBB3QKzKaRJXCpWF

  • @forthrightnight
    @forthrightnight Рік тому +2

    Beginner Pro tip: avoid getting any sunscreen or bug repellent from your hands on your fishing lures. The fishies don't like the taste.

  • @bettesimmon166
    @bettesimmon166 Рік тому +1

    Can you do more videos with Tori and the boys camping out or at home I know you do not like traveling too much with Wesley . He is the sweetest little thing always laughing 😊.

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому

      Absolutely, we actually do like traveling with Wesley a lot. We have some adventures in the works with him.

  • @BearCreekWoodworking
    @BearCreekWoodworking Рік тому

    The Canyon part was AWESOME!!! 🛶

  • @adrianlois6284
    @adrianlois6284 Рік тому

    What a good exit was a litle dangerous but everything went well, I'am amazed at the domination you have at the canoe is great and it's beautifull crazy, greethings for to your brother and North loved this dog

  • @cleverusernames
    @cleverusernames Рік тому

    Hell yeah thanks Jim!

  • @JerudeSandstorm
    @JerudeSandstorm Рік тому +1

    That paddle slap at 33:22 was actually so clutch! Love from Saskatchewan Jim!

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому +1

      Indeed, it was a high brace when the canoe was ripping away from my paddling side and then a low brace when it tipped towards my paddling side

  • @tawandanozama4403
    @tawandanozama4403 Рік тому +1

    Love you Bairds...waiting for MORE Home in the Wild episodes on National Geographic Channel!

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks a lot, you should let them know you want more as Disney cut way back in everything after their stock plummeted to an eight year low. So, at this pint there’s no more episodes slated.

  • @MrJamesdCarter
    @MrJamesdCarter Рік тому

    Jim, you're right! The Magnetawan River is great! It's just North of where I used to have my cabin on Shawanaga. My daughter Andrea, and I have paddled your river a few times. It's beautiful.

  • @rjaquaponics9266
    @rjaquaponics9266 4 місяці тому

    i'm surprised the dog had to portage to dam. Just kidding LOL

  • @SummitSeeker546
    @SummitSeeker546 Рік тому +1

    Seriously nice fish you boys catch-up there in Canada! Down here in Cali the fish are damn tiny in comparison…

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot, ya there is just a heck of a lot of water here which helps

  • @KelJayP
    @KelJayP Рік тому

    Perfect adventure companions!!! Two sets of brothers!

  • @jackpualder1522
    @jackpualder1522 Рік тому +1

    That damn scary music always happens when it gets gnarly, you should pay attention to it

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому +1

      I know but believe it or not, it’s not actually playing out there it I would prob be too scared and portage

  • @cliffordwright342
    @cliffordwright342 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video Jim. Good company and good times. North has certainly fit right in. I love my bluetti also. Hard to imagine such a wild river not far from home. Great drone shots. All the best to your family

    • @JimBairdAdventurer
      @JimBairdAdventurer  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot, it’s wild for where it, south of the French Ricer. There’s no road access for about the last 40kms however it’s nothing like the real wilderness rivers I paddle up to James Bay and in places like the Yukon, etc.

  • @joshmontgomery4040
    @joshmontgomery4040 Рік тому

    Awesome video guys it’s good to see you all again together good stuff!

  • @normarobertson3909
    @normarobertson3909 Рік тому

    Holy guacamole that was excellent! Love , love that canyon run👍👍❤️

  • @robbender4129
    @robbender4129 Рік тому

    What a good night...watching your new show on Nat Geo.. and watching this...the TV show was great Jim...and so was this video..cant wait to see more
    ...hope everything works out well for you ...take care ✌️