Oh my, there you are out and about with that recovering knee! Great stuff. Cool you got those spring hooks for those tent pads. Haven't tried mine yet. Thank you for posting. Congratulations! That frame @8':41" looks like it could be a painting by Andrew Wyeth. Very cool.
Good to see you back on the trail. I’m impressed with your perseverance and great to see your continued mobility improvements. I love the food preparation! Watching from Scotland.
Such a beautiful place. A feast for all the senses, such beauty to see all the birds, the night sky and those cute frogs. The smell of the fire and of the morning fog. I could just taste all that wonderful food you prepared. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful adventure! Happy to see you are getting better too.
Thank you very much! I was really happy out there. Now I have that feeling of concern that the next trip cannot possibly live up. But we must persevere and keep going for the good stuff that nature offers. I love that Umbagog seems to honestly be shared by wild animals and humans.
Perfect! I love this comment because it lets me know I am getting better at video-making. The video has become a big part of the whole experience for me. Glad I can share something.
Thank you. It is getting stronger and I am working on it everyday. Just got back from another lake today so a new video will come out in a couple days.
Watching this, I felt like I was there. It's so relaxing. I'm happy you're able to get out in nature again, and thank you for taking us along. I hope you can get out there more now.
Welcome back into the pure raw nature 👍🙏. Thoroughly enjoyed watching and liked the camp site. And all your shoots of the habitats, the natural phenomena’s and the night skies are mater work. So thank you very much once again. Good luck for your next venture and wishing you for speedy fully recovery 👍🙏
Absolute best therapy is getting out and doing exactly this. A huge plus is the excellent photo ops for that long lens. Never done this place, now on my list. thanks!
Yeah, I sure felt rusty with the camera. At one point two loons came right up near my kayak and I couldn't take their picture because I was holding the big lens (which cannot focus that close by). Of course I should have used my phone but I was too slow to realize and then they were a far distance again.
Yes, the sounds were SO good there. The cameras didn't catch the birds enough, especially the owls. I have been looking for a special microphone for that but maybe it doesn't exist. I have a couple old ones that might do the job so I should try them again.
My friends camp there every year. It seems like a fun time, paddling to your camp. One day I need to join them. Pretty sweet they have a taxi boat service!
Yeah, the tax service was 50 bucks one way. So I was pretty determined to paddle back on my own and keep the money. I saw a family that seemed to be going back and forth to their site on a week long trip. I was thinking, "are they paying 50 bucks every time?" Still cheaper than a hotel I guess. It's just a really fun place and every year sounds good to me.
Amazing video. Excellent way to get out and enjoy nature while healing from your injury without any additional stress on your knee. Your camera is amazing, stunning work 🤩 I’ve been shopping for Sony cameras and went with the RX 100Vii due to its flexibility and cost. Your anchors for the platform are ingenious.
I booked this reservation before injuring my knee. So I wasn't sure how it would go. But I am so glad it worked out. The Sony is my favorite camera of all time because it helps me avoid errors. The electronic viewfinder for example is something I want forever now. And the Sony autofocus is the best of any camera I've owned.
I went back to rewatch when you injured yourself. Very sorry. Ouch. I hurt my knee barely using it and to be honest it took me nearly 2 years to feel near-completely healed. Of course, I am about 10 years your senior at 73. I was quite the hiker aka jock for my time. Always doing a project to stay physically active. I find such comfort, peace, joy watching you get out there again. They are like (as they say) Zen moments. I also like your bit of wry humor, your elation at spotting something unique during your adventures. Mesmerized by your night sky offerings. Heck, I even like watching you prepared, cook and eat your meals. I am amazed you take time and gear to grind coffee, or chop vegs at the camp sites. All in all, I find you a very pleasurable person, hardly a grinch. ;) Keep at it, thanks for sharing.
Wow, thanks. I must be doing something right to get this nice comment. UA-cam has brought a lot of joy, challenge, and new experiences to me that I never planned on having. So I am grateful for the journey. I am planning many upcoming videos so there should be a lot on the way.
Wow, what a great campsite and lake! Will have to add Umbagog to my list of places to explore. Thank you for sharing your adventure! You had a great view of the Perseid meteor shower!
Yeah, I was wondering if I was seeing any of those meteors. I feel like that Timelapse is catching satellites because the lines are so straight? But they do seem to go to one spot! Kind of odd. That would be funny if I was catching it without knowing.
"Shall I disembark?" cracked me up! Continuing with the nautical theme, l have a cool eagle story. Autumn 1988, I was the 3rd Mate on the USNS Sealift Arctic (an oil tanker) and we made a trip to Kodiak and the Aleutians to resupply some military installations with fuel oils. In Kodiak, I was trying to raise the Jack flag on the jack staff at the bow. The jack staff is a small flagpole. I was looking down, trying to attach the halyard clips to the flag when l heard a whooshing sound. I looked up as a giant bald eagle landed on top of the jack staff about six feet from my head. It just looked at me inquisitively as I retreated to a safer distance. I couldn't believe how huge it was. It was an amazing experience. Anyway, I really enjoyed your video and I am definitely adding this place to my places to visit.
Wow. That was a unique experience for sure. They are absolutely huge! The closest I have seen one was at a wildlife rehabilitation center. Really amazing creatures. I hope to see Kodiak one day.
Yeah, I can't do the all night thing. I admire that good photographers can enjoy the full night. But I hit the wall and must retire to my sleeping bag! Yet, I am a morning person and would happily arise at 4 am for the sunrise.
This place was so beautiful. I love that you can't see anyone else when camping. Great photos of the morning on the lake and night sky. You always make it a great experience with tasty food!
Thanks. Yes, I feel the same about how nicely they space out those remote sites. Their base camp is the opposite, with campers wall to wall. I guess because they don't have enough space there, or maybe some people like being all together. Anyway, I'll stick to the remote wilderness feeling!
Yes, it is a special place. I wonder if there is anywhere else around New England like this. Pawtuckaway is a nice lake but it's drive in to your site and there are a lot of sites near each other. Umbagog might win for solitude and quality of wildlife.
Thanks so much. Visiting these places brings me to better health because of the exercise, the adventure spirit, and the restorative powers of wild nature. So I hope I can pass some of that on or help others get that kind of thing in their own life.
This area looked like a fantastic place to camp and you showcased it in your own unique style. I got a bit of an “Alone” (the TV show) vibe at the beginning as they dropped you off but you seemed to be in your element, cooking, kayaking and taking lots of great pictures and videos. Great job dealing with the kayak - where there’s a will, there’s a way.
I felt solitude but not really alone since every so often a boat would go by and everybody would wave. Once in a while I would hear somebody laugh or some kids from the site down a ways. It was super relaxing to be alone for a couple days because at home I am helper to husband, teenager, dog, and two cats!
Love your channel. I love to hike. New Hampshire looks pretty rocky. I live in Georgia and thought the AT in Georgia was rough, but I believe New Hampshire may be the toughest. Thanks for sharing. Love knowing about the birds too Happy trails!
Thanks for watching! Yes, NH rocks are part of the trail. I never appreciated the smooth dirt trails in Colorado until I got here. Usually I like the rocks I guess... unless they are slippery!
It’s great to see your out an about and on the mend…Eagles are so majestic, I see them a lot when ice fishing on Highland in Andover and Balch in Wakefield .
I am glad the eagles are growing in numbers. I tried to imagine the eagle thinking I was overreacting and that he/she is just another bird. But I can't help it because I still see them as rare and special. I've seen photos of Alaska where you can see 50 eagles sitting by a river! That would blow my mind.
Great camp site. Felt like you were the only one near your site once the boat guy dropped you off. You're doing great with your leg getting around. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, I love the solitude at that place. Even when all those remote sites are booked, you can't see the next people because they are spread out. You can hear them if they talk loudly because sound travels over the water like magic. It is really fun to have the balance between quiet nature and the occasional boat going by. I felt like I had a lake house!
@@RachelWhelton KEEP UP with as much flexing therapy as your body can handle ..... gotta build it back STRONGER ... over time... Because you ARE NOT the type to sit on the side-lines, just watching !!! VERY impressed !!!
Thanks! Just made this reservation work out after having to cancel two previous reservations to other camps. Definitely rushing it on the recovery here but it worked out. Next one I might stick to car camping. The lakes are just so beautiful though....
I’m just catching up on your adventures Rachel! So sorry to hear about your injury! Looks like you’re well on your way to a full recovery though. I so enjoy your videos. You make these adventures look so easy. I missed the music you play when you’re cooking though!🙂 Looking forward to the next video. Take care and good luck with the recovery.
This is a very important comment to me (thanks) because you mention the music. While injured, I paused my music account with Epidemic Sound to save a few bucks. And I couldn't decide if I really like it, or if I am just being lazy to avoid getting true sound. Sometimes it is very difficult to record true ambient sound. It comes out sounding different and that is when music helps set the mood where it should be. By the next video, my music account will be active again. But I really appreciate hearing that a regular viewer noticed it was missing. Thanks!
@@RachelWhelton So glad I could help Rachel! Yeah, I really do like the ambient sounds you capture too but the Charlie Brown background music that you put in when preparing meals just does something special for me. I’m not even sure what it is and I can’t put my finger on it exactly but I think it says something like, ok, it’s meal time and it’s time to cook, relax and enjoy! You do such a great job Rachel! Keep the videos coming! I’ve learned so much from you! Take care. 👍🏻🙂
Glad to see you back out there and enjoying Umbagog, too! Isn’t it a wonderful resource? Neat that you could get a ride out to your site. When we went, we had to check in at the main campground and then drive up to the launch site on the Androscoggin. It was quite a haul, both driving and then kayaking against the current to site 31, but fantastic!
Interesting! I didn't know you could do it that way. Every trip can be so different. When I went with husband a while back, it was relatively terrible, LOL, due to rain. I already want to go again. And there was a mom and calf moose sighting while I was there (during my nap I think it was.).
@@RachelWhelton I wanted to see moose SO BAD when we went. There had been tons of sightings, but we didn’t have any luck. Next time! (I always say that. Someday it will be true. 😂)
Rachel! Great video capturing your trip! I’m back from the Whites and on my way to the Cutler Coast before heading home and just caught your video. You are a role model to me with all your adventures! Very nice to meet you X3. 😉🇺🇸🇨🇦🏕️🏔️
Ahh- Jill! When I got home I told my family about roasting rice crispy treats. I couldn't remember where I heard about it but decided it must have been from you? They were very skeptical. We tried it with mixed results but we definitely want to make more crispy treats soon. Ha ha - Anyway, it was definitely fun meeting you at all the places, especially that last time at the local shop when it didn't even seem strange. Like of course Jill is at the shop!
@@RachelWheltonLOL! I told my friends at home about running into you 3 times and they were all in hysterics! It was extra funny since I based my trip on some of your videos, and I half thought in my head before my trip began how funny it would be to actually run into you! When I ran into you the third time at the store, I was like, ‘Rachel is going to think I’m following her!’ Thanks for not calling the police! 😂Just kidding! Maybe I’ll see you in Nova Scotia next time! 🤷♀️🇨🇦
Oh…and rice crispy treats are not from me although I have heard of that as well as roasting cinnamon sugar donuts over the campfire. I’ve yet to try either of them. 🍩🔥
@@196813JSC I wonder where I heard that... hmmm... the cinnamon sounds even better. It's good to branch out and explore new desserts. Anyway it was fun meeting you three times and I hope we do it again in the future.
Yes, a bit risky but I knew if I could get the kayak on and off my car, everything else would be alright. And to be honest, a nice man and his son ended up putting the boat back on my car for me at the end!
It's great to see you back out in the wilds. I have camped at that lake several times in the past, very peaceful. Your photography only gets more interesting, great job as always. I noticed you used a coffee creamer in a small individual packet, can you share a source of these, maybe in different flavors? Much appreciated. None of the outfits in North Conway carry such items. Until next time........
Ah, so the coffee packet wasn't creamer - it was the actual coffee. That is a product called Starbucks Via. It is micro-ground instant coffee, just add 8 ounces of hot water. I really like how it tastes. For the milk I brought my own little bottle of oat milk.
Thanks. Yes, I love editing. I use Final Cut Pro on a laptop. I'm not trained with the software but I figure it out as I go. For years I used iMovie and finally upgraded to Final Cut.
Pretty neat, right?! This is my first time using them. They are Tobwolf Deck Anchor Pegs from Amazon. About one dollar each. They work but I have long guy lines so I liked using other methods also. To use these, I guess you have to tie your lines short. But yeah, they work.
You captured the experience of remote site 12 so well. Beautiful frames throughout. I always love the morning campfire.
Oh my, there you are out and about with that recovering knee! Great stuff. Cool you got those spring hooks for those tent pads. Haven't tried mine yet. Thank you for posting. Congratulations! That frame @8':41" looks like it could be a painting by Andrew Wyeth. Very cool.
Thanks 👍 Felt great to breathe the wild air. Already looking forward to the next one.
Good to see you back on the trail. I’m impressed with your perseverance and great to see your continued mobility improvements. I love the food preparation! Watching from Scotland.
Ah, Scotland, cool! I love watching the food part in other camper's videos, too. When they skip it, I always say "oh no!"
Such a beautiful place. A feast for all the senses, such beauty to see all the birds, the night sky and those cute frogs. The smell of the fire and of the morning fog. I could just taste all that wonderful food you prepared. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful adventure! Happy to see you are getting better too.
Thank you very much! I was really happy out there. Now I have that feeling of concern that the next trip cannot possibly live up. But we must persevere and keep going for the good stuff that nature offers. I love that Umbagog seems to honestly be shared by wild animals and humans.
Love everything about this video, I felt like I was camping with you. The great outdoors, the best therapy!
Perfect! I love this comment because it lets me know I am getting better at video-making. The video has become a big part of the whole experience for me. Glad I can share something.
Like the vidios very much. Very beautiful lake. Hope your knee vil be better soon.😊😇
Thank you. It is getting stronger and I am working on it everyday. Just got back from another lake today so a new video will come out in a couple days.
I just wanted to say thank you. I finished the 48 4000 ftrs yesterday on Mt. Jefferson!! Your videos helped me alot.
WoW! That is so nice and also CONGRATULATIONS! It is a big achievement which you will only appreciate more as time passes.
Watching this, I felt like I was there. It's so relaxing. I'm happy you're able to get out in nature again, and thank you for taking us along. I hope you can get out there more now.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I am eager to get out again soon. I need to get back into a routine of packing.
Welcome back into the pure raw nature 👍🙏. Thoroughly enjoyed watching and liked the camp site. And all your shoots of the habitats, the natural phenomena’s and the night skies are mater work. So thank you very much once again. Good luck for your next venture and wishing you for speedy fully recovery 👍🙏
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the kind comment.
Nice camera work. I'm just a little over 2 years recovering. Wish I had such a nice to recover while paddling.
Thanks for putting together this video! Love your photography, videography, story telling style. What a beautiful experience.
Thank you for the very nice comment! 😁
Absolute best therapy is getting out and doing exactly this. A huge plus is the excellent photo ops for that long lens. Never done this place, now on my list. thanks!
Yeah, I sure felt rusty with the camera. At one point two loons came right up near my kayak and I couldn't take their picture because I was holding the big lens (which cannot focus that close by). Of course I should have used my phone but I was too slow to realize and then they were a far distance again.
@@RachelWhelton Oh yes, I know well the frustration of auto focus. grr (how the heck did we do this back in the pre-digital daze?)
Love the loon calls- and eagles! What a great spot. So happy to see you out and about: thank you for sharing this video :-)
Yes, the sounds were SO good there. The cameras didn't catch the birds enough, especially the owls. I have been looking for a special microphone for that but maybe it doesn't exist. I have a couple old ones that might do the job so I should try them again.
My friends camp there every year. It seems like a fun time, paddling to your camp. One day I need to join them. Pretty sweet they have a taxi boat service!
Yeah, the tax service was 50 bucks one way. So I was pretty determined to paddle back on my own and keep the money. I saw a family that seemed to be going back and forth to their site on a week long trip. I was thinking, "are they paying 50 bucks every time?" Still cheaper than a hotel I guess. It's just a really fun place and every year sounds good to me.
Amazing video. Excellent way to get out and enjoy nature while healing from your injury without any additional stress on your knee. Your camera is amazing, stunning work 🤩 I’ve been shopping for Sony cameras and went with the RX 100Vii due to its flexibility and cost. Your anchors for the platform are ingenious.
I booked this reservation before injuring my knee. So I wasn't sure how it would go. But I am so glad it worked out. The Sony is my favorite camera of all time because it helps me avoid errors. The electronic viewfinder for example is something I want forever now. And the Sony autofocus is the best of any camera I've owned.
I went back to rewatch when you injured yourself. Very sorry. Ouch. I hurt my knee barely using it and to be honest it took me nearly 2 years to feel near-completely healed. Of course, I am about 10 years your senior at 73. I was quite the hiker aka jock for my time. Always doing a project to stay physically active. I find such comfort, peace, joy watching you get out there again. They are like (as they say) Zen moments. I also like your bit of wry humor, your elation at spotting something unique during your adventures. Mesmerized by your night sky offerings. Heck, I even like watching you prepared, cook and eat your meals. I am amazed you take time and gear to grind coffee, or chop vegs at the camp sites. All in all, I find you a very pleasurable person, hardly a grinch. ;) Keep at it, thanks for sharing.
Wow, thanks. I must be doing something right to get this nice comment. UA-cam has brought a lot of joy, challenge, and new experiences to me that I never planned on having. So I am grateful for the journey. I am planning many upcoming videos so there should be a lot on the way.
Wow, what a great campsite and lake! Will have to add Umbagog to my list of places to explore. Thank you for sharing your adventure! You had a great view of the Perseid meteor shower!
Yeah, I was wondering if I was seeing any of those meteors. I feel like that Timelapse is catching satellites because the lines are so straight? But they do seem to go to one spot! Kind of odd. That would be funny if I was catching it without knowing.
Great video~ so peaceful there!! Its definitely on my bucket list! Thanks Rachel
I already want to go back!
Just discovered your channel a few days ago and have watched quite a few of your videos. I absolutely LOVE your content! So refreshing.
Thank you so much!!
Nice photography
Thank you
"Shall I disembark?" cracked me up! Continuing with the nautical theme, l have a cool eagle story. Autumn 1988, I was the 3rd Mate on the USNS Sealift Arctic (an oil tanker) and we made a trip to Kodiak and the Aleutians to resupply some military installations with fuel oils. In Kodiak, I was trying to raise the Jack flag on the jack staff at the bow. The jack staff is a small flagpole. I was looking down, trying to attach the halyard clips to the flag when l heard a whooshing sound. I looked up as a giant bald eagle landed on top of the jack staff about six feet from my head. It just looked at me inquisitively as I retreated to a safer distance. I couldn't believe how huge it was. It was an amazing experience. Anyway, I really enjoyed your video and I am definitely adding this place to my places to visit.
Wow. That was a unique experience for sure. They are absolutely huge! The closest I have seen one was at a wildlife rehabilitation center. Really amazing creatures. I hope to see Kodiak one day.
Great video. I loved your nighttime photos of all the stars. Gorgeous. I would have stayed up all night
Yeah, I can't do the all night thing. I admire that good photographers can enjoy the full night. But I hit the wall and must retire to my sleeping bag! Yet, I am a morning person and would happily arise at 4 am for the sunrise.
Awesome video, like the photos and campfires thank you for taking us along
Thanks. Making the video is a fun part of my experience.
@@RachelWhelton yes it's fun got my fire permit and had a campfire tonite been a long long time luv the campfires
💚safe travels peace and more! 🕊
Thank you.
This place was so beautiful. I love that you can't see anyone else when camping. Great photos of the morning on the lake and night sky. You always make it a great experience with tasty food!
Thanks. Yes, I feel the same about how nicely they space out those remote sites. Their base camp is the opposite, with campers wall to wall. I guess because they don't have enough space there, or maybe some people like being all together. Anyway, I'll stick to the remote wilderness feeling!
What a fantastic place to camp and immerse yourself in nature!
Yes, it is a special place. I wonder if there is anywhere else around New England like this. Pawtuckaway is a nice lake but it's drive in to your site and there are a lot of sites near each other. Umbagog might win for solitude and quality of wildlife.
@RachelWhelton I think Burton Island State Park in Vermont may be similar, but haven't explored it myself yet.
Love your videos. Really inspiring and instructive.
Thanks so much. Visiting these places brings me to better health because of the exercise, the adventure spirit, and the restorative powers of wild nature. So I hope I can pass some of that on or help others get that kind of thing in their own life.
This area looked like a fantastic place to camp and you showcased it in your own unique style. I got a bit of an “Alone” (the TV show) vibe at the beginning as they dropped you off but you seemed to be in your element, cooking, kayaking and taking lots of great pictures and videos. Great job dealing with the kayak - where there’s a will, there’s a way.
I felt solitude but not really alone since every so often a boat would go by and everybody would wave. Once in a while I would hear somebody laugh or some kids from the site down a ways. It was super relaxing to be alone for a couple days because at home I am helper to husband, teenager, dog, and two cats!
Yay! Awesome adventure.
Thanks! It's a cool spot for sure.
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. 👍3
Thanks! It was fun making the video.
Love your channel. I love to hike. New Hampshire looks pretty rocky. I live in Georgia and thought the AT in Georgia was rough, but I believe New Hampshire may be the toughest. Thanks for sharing. Love knowing about the birds too
Happy trails!
Thanks for watching! Yes, NH rocks are part of the trail. I never appreciated the smooth dirt trails in Colorado until I got here. Usually I like the rocks I guess... unless they are slippery!
It’s great to see your out an about and on the mend…Eagles are so majestic, I see them a lot when ice fishing on Highland in Andover and Balch in Wakefield .
I am glad the eagles are growing in numbers. I tried to imagine the eagle thinking I was overreacting and that he/she is just another bird. But I can't help it because I still see them as rare and special. I've seen photos of Alaska where you can see 50 eagles sitting by a river! That would blow my mind.
Great camp site. Felt like you were the only one near your site once the boat guy dropped you off. You're doing great with your leg getting around. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, I love the solitude at that place. Even when all those remote sites are booked, you can't see the next people because they are spread out. You can hear them if they talk loudly because sound travels over the water like magic. It is really fun to have the balance between quiet nature and the occasional boat going by. I felt like I had a lake house!
I love this video! Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it! I am eager to go out again soon.
FANTASTIC video Rachel .... and I am impressed how well you did with your knee injury 👌👍👍👍
Thanks. Yeah, the hardest part was the long car ride that made my knee stiff.
@@RachelWhelton KEEP UP with as much flexing therapy as your body can handle ..... gotta build it back STRONGER ... over time... Because you ARE NOT the type to sit on the side-lines, just watching !!! VERY impressed !!!
Made my day to see you made a new video, even in obviously discomfort ❤
Thanks! Just made this reservation work out after having to cancel two previous reservations to other camps. Definitely rushing it on the recovery here but it worked out. Next one I might stick to car camping. The lakes are just so beautiful though....
I’m just catching up on your adventures Rachel! So sorry to hear about your injury! Looks like you’re well on your way to a full recovery though. I so enjoy your videos. You make these adventures look so easy. I missed the music you play when you’re cooking though!🙂 Looking forward to the next video. Take care and good luck with the recovery.
This is a very important comment to me (thanks) because you mention the music. While injured, I paused my music account with Epidemic Sound to save a few bucks. And I couldn't decide if I really like it, or if I am just being lazy to avoid getting true sound. Sometimes it is very difficult to record true ambient sound. It comes out sounding different and that is when music helps set the mood where it should be. By the next video, my music account will be active again. But I really appreciate hearing that a regular viewer noticed it was missing. Thanks!
@@RachelWhelton So glad I could help Rachel! Yeah, I really do like the ambient sounds you capture too but the Charlie Brown background music that you put in when preparing meals just does something special for me. I’m not even sure what it is and I can’t put my finger on it exactly but I think it says something like, ok, it’s meal time and it’s time to cook, relax and enjoy! You do such a great job Rachel! Keep the videos coming! I’ve learned so much from you! Take care. 👍🏻🙂
@@lancerproductions57 Exactly! That is how I feel when I eat. 😁
i live in milan,nh not to far from there always wanted to stay at one of those campsites hopefully sometime soon
Yes! You should go for it. The first time I went, it rained and wasn't the best - but I still wanted to go back! And this time was just great.
Just Awesome! Glad to see your injury isn't holding you back.
Thanks. I'm making progress on it but no rush to hike. It's nice to have some options for adventure that isn't so hard on the knee.
Glad to see you back out there and enjoying Umbagog, too! Isn’t it a wonderful resource? Neat that you could get a ride out to your site. When we went, we had to check in at the main campground and then drive up to the launch site on the Androscoggin. It was quite a haul, both driving and then kayaking against the current to site 31, but fantastic!
Interesting! I didn't know you could do it that way. Every trip can be so different. When I went with husband a while back, it was relatively terrible, LOL, due to rain. I already want to go again. And there was a mom and calf moose sighting while I was there (during my nap I think it was.).
@@RachelWhelton I wanted to see moose SO BAD when we went. There had been tons of sightings, but we didn’t have any luck. Next time! (I always say that. Someday it will be true. 😂)
Crazy I just added you to notifications and here you are! Welcome back
Awesome! Thank you! I love your name "too much gear guy." I think about whether it is too much gear every time I buy something!
@@RachelWhelton there’s no such thing when it comes to the outdoors 😏
Rachel! Great video capturing your trip! I’m back from the Whites and on my way to the Cutler Coast before heading home and just caught your video. You are a role model to me with all your adventures! Very nice to meet you X3. 😉🇺🇸🇨🇦🏕️🏔️
Ahh- Jill! When I got home I told my family about roasting rice crispy treats. I couldn't remember where I heard about it but decided it must have been from you? They were very skeptical. We tried it with mixed results but we definitely want to make more crispy treats soon. Ha ha - Anyway, it was definitely fun meeting you at all the places, especially that last time at the local shop when it didn't even seem strange. Like of course Jill is at the shop!
@@RachelWheltonLOL! I told my friends at home about running into you 3 times and they were all in hysterics! It was extra funny since I based my trip on some of your videos, and I half thought in my head before my trip began how funny it would be to actually run into you! When I ran into you the third time at the store, I was like, ‘Rachel is going to think I’m following her!’ Thanks for not calling the police! 😂Just kidding! Maybe I’ll see you in Nova Scotia next time! 🤷♀️🇨🇦
Oh…and rice crispy treats are not from me although I have heard of that as well as roasting cinnamon sugar donuts over the campfire. I’ve yet to try either of them. 🍩🔥
@@196813JSC Nova Scotia sounds amazing. It is on the big list!
@@196813JSC I wonder where I heard that... hmmm... the cinnamon sounds even better. It's good to branch out and explore new desserts. Anyway it was fun meeting you three times and I hope we do it again in the future.
Outstanding!
Thank you kindly!
You're a special kind of person doing all that with a bad knee.
Yes, a bit risky but I knew if I could get the kayak on and off my car, everything else would be alright. And to be honest, a nice man and his son ended up putting the boat back on my car for me at the end!
Great video. Nice scenery.
Thanks!
It's great to see you back out in the wilds. I have camped at that lake several times in the past, very peaceful. Your photography only gets more interesting, great job as always. I noticed you used a coffee creamer in a small individual packet, can you share a source of these, maybe in different flavors? Much appreciated. None of the outfits in North Conway carry such items. Until next time........
Ah, so the coffee packet wasn't creamer - it was the actual coffee. That is a product called Starbucks Via. It is micro-ground instant coffee, just add 8 ounces of hot water. I really like how it tastes. For the milk I brought my own little bottle of oat milk.
Amazing camp site. Thanks for taking us along.
Yes, great place. My pleasure to make the video. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi Rachel! New fan of your channel. Do you edit these videos yourself? If so, what program do you use?
Thanks. Yes, I love editing. I use Final Cut Pro on a laptop. I'm not trained with the software but I figure it out as I go. For years I used iMovie and finally upgraded to Final Cut.
What in the world are those platform-tent-stake-guy-line-thingies at 2:32?
Pretty neat, right?! This is my first time using them. They are Tobwolf Deck Anchor Pegs from Amazon. About one dollar each. They work but I have long guy lines so I liked using other methods also. To use these, I guess you have to tie your lines short. But yeah, they work.