In Loving Memory of our Friend and Mentor Mors Kochanski

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  • We have put together some video clips, pictures in celebration and loving memory of our friend and mentor Mors Kochanski. Thank you to all who contributed pictures and video. Hope you enjoy and it makes you smile for a little while in remembrance.
    #MorsKochanski #KaramatWildernessWays

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  • @Reallybigmonkey1
    @Reallybigmonkey1 4 роки тому +46

    What a fantastic tribute. RIP, there will never be another Mors. He can not be replaced.

    • @mrmcclung
      @mrmcclung 4 роки тому +4

      @Reallybigmonkey1 Thank you for putting up the link. A Good Man, sorry I never got to meet Him

    • @funkyprepper
      @funkyprepper 4 роки тому +3

      Too true dave, a genuine one off. Red would of got on well with him

    • @robertbates6057
      @robertbates6057 4 роки тому +5

      If a successful life mission can be measured in the amount of critical knowledge a man imparts to others, kindness and gentleness of soul and development of possibly life saving skills for many, his success is unparalleled. We are all blessed to have had this man among us.

    • @scarz1951
      @scarz1951 4 роки тому +2

      @@robertbates6057 Amen!

    • @sticksnstonespatriot1728
      @sticksnstonespatriot1728 3 роки тому

      He can't be replaced.... he lives on in the minds and souls of every person who was blessed enough to have met him. He lives on in the people who learned his craft and teaches his craft to this day...
      He now lives on with you, sir.
      Some people TAKE from society, others contribute. This man contributed everything
      Thanks for the video.

  • @drunkenblacklocustbushcraf2857
    @drunkenblacklocustbushcraf2857 4 роки тому +73

    Now he belongs to the ages. He will keep teaching for a hundred years easy.

  • @chiphungerford
    @chiphungerford 4 роки тому +65

    A true leader and giant in the field you will be missed. Your legacy will live on in each of your students and all those you have shared your knowledge with so generously.

  • @blueeyeswhitedragon9839
    @blueeyeswhitedragon9839 4 роки тому +57

    It is a sad day for bushcrafters, campers, survivalists and nature lovers world-wide.
    I never did meet Mors, but I did know him, and yes, love him.
    I'm so sad for our loss...what a man!
    I'm crying as I write this...

    • @prostarmansd
      @prostarmansd 4 роки тому +2

      I know what you mean. I'm taking his loss pretty hard for never meeting him.

    • @blueeyeswhitedragon9839
      @blueeyeswhitedragon9839 4 роки тому +2

      @@prostarmansd : I tried to go back and watch a video of Mors', and twice now, since I heard of his death... I teared up and just could not watch. Partially because he reminds me of my Dad, and partially because in a sense, Mors was the father of my bushcraft experiences. Just saying...

    • @sosteve9113
      @sosteve9113 4 роки тому

      Same here,he inspired a lot of people all over the world
      I know,I live there

  • @shilohkid4909
    @shilohkid4909 4 роки тому +58

    I learned a lot from watching his videos. Rest In Peace Sir.

  • @sharonsharon2604
    @sharonsharon2604 4 роки тому +21

    Wherever Mors is now, I'm sure he sits near a warm fire, sipping tea and offering others warmth and shelter from loneliness.
    RIP dear passionate pioneer...

  • @281covfefe5
    @281covfefe5 4 роки тому +40

    RIP SIR
    Mors Kochanski
    Legend

  • @1klouisek
    @1klouisek 4 роки тому +36

    Rest in Peace as you hike in Heaven, Mors. You are missed.

  • @jimrowland6089
    @jimrowland6089 4 роки тому +52

    I can not think of a teacher that was better at his craft than Mors Kochanski. His spirit will live on in many ways as his body rests in peace. This world is a better place because Mors was in it.

  • @HelgatheHorriblez
    @HelgatheHorriblez 4 роки тому +26

    My heart breaks. He was such a gem. His knowledge and dedication has saved countless lives. My condolences to his family. He have truly lost an icon and this loss leaves such a whole in the survivalist/SAR/wilderness community.

  • @survivewithout
    @survivewithout 4 роки тому +15

    I couldn't imagine how hard it would have been to put this video together. thank you

  • @WildernessRocks
    @WildernessRocks 4 роки тому +25

    Omg I had no idea 😭

  • @ravenoutdoors8623
    @ravenoutdoors8623 4 роки тому +3

    Sometimes it's hard to put into words how you feel. I never met him , but have read and watched as much as I could from him. He taught me a lot and the loss will stick with me for a long while. Thank you for everything

  • @Publius_Valerius
    @Publius_Valerius 4 роки тому +17

    I get the feeling that it would take most people 2 lifetimes to learn all that he learned in one. Truly a brilliant man and a great loss to all when he passed. We are blessed that he lived in a time when he had so many ways to preserve his knowledge.

  • @fizzlebug
    @fizzlebug 4 роки тому +16

    Rest easy, old Mors! Your contribution to the outdoors world was immense and will always be unparallelled.
    Get the coffee brewing 'til we join you!

  • @mannihh5274
    @mannihh5274 4 роки тому +5

    "In the wintertime you'll need a pile of firewood you can hide a pickup-truck behind every 24 hours. If you don't believe me, I GIVE A SHIT, because it's not me who will be freezing."
    Great guy, RIP Sir.

  • @prostarmansd
    @prostarmansd 4 роки тому +13

    Rest in peace Mors. I've learned a lot from you and we all will continue to. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've shared. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.

  • @lemayelaine
    @lemayelaine 4 роки тому +4

    this man did save my life.. lost in the woods and fortunately had just watched his pole compass video which got me "un-lost" and out of a guaranteed hypothermia situation in the Northern Ontario bush. RIP, you legend!

  • @TrailTrek
    @TrailTrek 4 роки тому +11

    Dam this has ruined my day, even when ive watched 5 mins of him having a chat he has a distilled knowledge that i cant image anyone coming close to. Very sad to hear this and my sincere condolences to his family and friends..

  • @Waldhandwerk
    @Waldhandwerk 4 роки тому

    Great man, great life, great loss
    But thanks for everything

  • @lancelenoir2875
    @lancelenoir2875 4 роки тому +13

    A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept my condolences, he will not be forgotten.

  • @gregpenny4384
    @gregpenny4384 4 роки тому +15

    To a wonderful man, who gave of himself so much, was such a privilege to meet you, you will be missed forever.

  • @dbg0206091
    @dbg0206091 4 роки тому +15

    I wonder how many lives he's saved over the years through his efforts and dissemination of his teachings... I hope he was peace at the end of such an admirable life.

  • @SAGERODS250REM
    @SAGERODS250REM 4 роки тому

    Mors grew up around Spruce Home Saskatchewan and were neighbors to my mothers family. I saw him at a two nite free presentation he did at the library in Prince Albert Sask, and was introduced to him by my uncle this was early 2000. RIP Mors

  • @Kryukin
    @Kryukin 4 роки тому +5

    T'is a sad day indeed.... Rest in Peace Mors Kochanski, Rest in Peace.

  • @JoeDeerRunner
    @JoeDeerRunner 4 роки тому +11

    A great man has passed, the world has lost a library of knowledge

  • @richardanderson6874
    @richardanderson6874 4 роки тому

    Gone, but not forgotten!

  • @ANACONDALR
    @ANACONDALR 4 роки тому

    God bless I'm and you brother for beautiful tribute

  • @richardtremblay2523
    @richardtremblay2523 4 роки тому

    A huge loss very thankful for all the great videos.
    The more you know the less you carry.
    Enough said.

  • @texashillbilly6148
    @texashillbilly6148 4 роки тому +7

    God bless him and all who love him.

  • @rhodes870
    @rhodes870 4 роки тому

    Rest in Peace Mors. Your teachings will live on. Great video tribute!

  • @AndrewSmith-rp6ee
    @AndrewSmith-rp6ee 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. I think he has been the biggest modern influence on bushcraft education, and buying his book when it first came out really propelled me on to other research and survival adventures. He had a tremendous effect in his life.

  • @lloydlokken
    @lloydlokken 4 роки тому +4

    He was a great man of knowledge, loved watching his videos, and will use that knowledge he taught me. I will remember him always.

  • @Cache73
    @Cache73 4 роки тому

    One of the greatest of the craft... RIP.

  • @TheMetastoic
    @TheMetastoic 4 роки тому +5

    A character like no other, that Mors. The wilderness weeps and we with her.

  • @curmudgeonlydwarf1113
    @curmudgeonlydwarf1113 4 роки тому +7

    God bless and keep you such a great teacher.

  • @wolfpackmanko0668
    @wolfpackmanko0668 4 роки тому

    May your pack be forever lighter. Gone but never forgotten

  • @perebird
    @perebird 4 роки тому

    Priceless material Randy....thank you for sharing it with us all....it will be treasured and viewed continually I’m sure 👍

  • @bigthunderjohnson7595
    @bigthunderjohnson7595 4 роки тому

    Safe and far travels. All the wisdom you shared will live on, rest well sir

  • @dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561
    @dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561 4 роки тому +2

    bushcraft/survival will never be the same

  • @rosarubea99
    @rosarubea99 4 роки тому +4

    Wow! What a man! I love him for all he has taught us. I love him for his way of being him. Although I never met him, getting to see him in so many videos makes me feel like I lost a best friend. Rest in peace, kind sir.

  • @BushcraftQuebec
    @BushcraftQuebec 4 роки тому +1

    The future of bushcraft is in our hands .

  • @QuantumPyrite_88.9
    @QuantumPyrite_88.9 4 роки тому +2

    Mors is fondly remembered from the old Rabbit Stick get togethers and seminars . There are autographed books on my bookshelf and I have 2 cassette tapes of Mors , Chris Janowski and Ron hood talking about making cordage and baskets .
    Thank you Mr. Kochanski ... from back in 1982 .

  • @fradee2830
    @fradee2830 4 роки тому

    The father of bushcraft, as I know it. RIP Mors

  • @PhillipRhodes
    @PhillipRhodes 4 роки тому +5

    R.I.P., Mr. Kochanski.

  • @Sierra1BushCraft
    @Sierra1BushCraft 4 роки тому +5

    I have no words, rest in peace Sir.

  • @denisapwoodsman
    @denisapwoodsman 4 роки тому +1

    Legend. Thanks to all Sir!

  • @garydumbauld4212
    @garydumbauld4212 4 роки тому +3

    He’s off on another adventure. A little longer, this time...

  • @mikeboone4425
    @mikeboone4425 4 роки тому +5

    A true adventurer and instructor . God bless .

  • @descattysBushcraftbydescattys
    @descattysBushcraftbydescattys 4 роки тому +1

    What a wonderful video to a wonderful man. RIP Mors 🙏

  • @ffoxyff
    @ffoxyff 4 роки тому

    True loss. He will be missed dearly. Words can't express my sadness, even now, days after his passing. R.I.P Mors.... you will live on in our hearts and minds.

  • @eeaaahhj
    @eeaaahhj 4 роки тому +1

    Rest In Peace Sir.
    Thank you for sharing Mors' teachings with all of us via this UA-cam channel.

  • @michaelnowak4078
    @michaelnowak4078 4 роки тому +1

    So very very sad to hear about Mr. Kochanski passing. God Bless you Sir...

  • @WiltshireMan
    @WiltshireMan 4 роки тому +3

    Farewell Mors. Your memory will live on for a very long time.

  • @hemansr3893
    @hemansr3893 4 роки тому +1

    F.Y.I., Dave and Nick on Reallybigmonkey1 did a really nice almost 40 minute long tribute video to Mors.... R.I.P Mors

  • @uncletoad1779
    @uncletoad1779 4 роки тому +2

    Here was a teacher. When comes such another?
    I'm evenly sad and grateful. Rest in peace, Sir.

  • @north61
    @north61 4 роки тому +1

    I am devastated. Somehow I thought I'd see Mors again. He was a great teacher, mentor and friend. He had an amazing impact on my students. I am so glad we met up in Inuvik (2:00) It was a great visit and I can't believe that we all ran out of time with this great and generous man!

  • @abbushcraft
    @abbushcraft 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing that with us. It brings back a lot of memories and I appreciate that. Merry Christmas to you and may the New Year bring you solace and peace.

  • @saw_studios
    @saw_studios 4 роки тому +1

    You taught me more than you know... the more knowledge you have, the less you have to carry... that works in life as well, Thank you, Sir! God Bless

  • @furkids4ever
    @furkids4ever 4 роки тому +2

    Wow ... easy to see why this giant of a man was so loved & respected. Prayers are with the family. What a sad day for all.

  • @bearcatfierce5989
    @bearcatfierce5989 4 роки тому +1

    Well done 👍Thanks for sharing and keeping his knowledge alive in this platform 😊
    RIP Mors ,the master woodsman💯❤️

  • @trentnichols5075
    @trentnichols5075 4 роки тому +1

    I’d like to know who the 3 wing nuts are that gave this little testimonial of Mors Kochanski’s marvelous life & free ranging spirt, a thumb down? Some kind of anti... (anti-hunter, anti-fisher, anti-wild spaces, etc. etc. etc.) no doubt. Thank heaven for UA-cam, it introducing him to millions around the world. He had a way of coming across as one of your oldest friends through his videos. The Lord must have needed a camp mate. Rest easy Mors, you’ll be missed & thought of often.

  • @TheFillerhoff
    @TheFillerhoff 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for all you taught us. God bless you and your family and friends.

  • @jonathanskoreyko4855
    @jonathanskoreyko4855 4 роки тому +1

    I've learned so much from Mors through his books and videos. It's really sad to see him go. RIP

  • @drcsep
    @drcsep 4 роки тому +1

    Now he belongs into the unfinished journey...

  • @thomaskeefe4175
    @thomaskeefe4175 4 роки тому +2

    Three thumbs down, why ?

  • @seanmcbride3899
    @seanmcbride3899 4 роки тому +1

    Loved by many. Goodbye my friend. Your kindness and generousity will be long remembered.

  • @italRotty
    @italRotty 4 роки тому +1

    Rest In the Lord's Peace Mors Kochanski

  • @guycordle9038
    @guycordle9038 4 роки тому +1

    Rest In Peace good sir! Thank you for all you taught us

  • @HighOutdoors
    @HighOutdoors 4 роки тому

    RIP Mors.

  • @jamesortiz5388
    @jamesortiz5388 4 роки тому +1

    It was an honor to be instructed by you. Rest in peace bro

  • @peterkinberger9741
    @peterkinberger9741 4 роки тому +1

    Now Mors is out on a new adventure. Goodbye Mors ! Rest in Peace !

  • @3nertia
    @3nertia 4 роки тому +2

    R.I.P. another treasure! You will be missed Mors! My thoughts and love go out to his family and closest friends

  • @survledg
    @survledg 4 роки тому +1

    A real legend and a huge inspiration. RIP sir.

  • @thomasbailey7505
    @thomasbailey7505 4 роки тому +1

    We all lost a true nature lover and friend! There is no replacement!!

  • @scottanthony1616
    @scottanthony1616 4 роки тому +1

    Rest in Peace Sir, you will be missed by many, wish I could say this in person, thank you for sharing your love of Bushcraft an Survival Skills. My Condolences to the Family, may God comfort and bless y'all.

  • @WannabeBushcrafter
    @WannabeBushcrafter 4 роки тому

    RIP Mors....reading your book was what first stoked my interest in Bushcraft. Thank you for making this world a better place. 😥

  • @glennevitt5250
    @glennevitt5250 4 роки тому +4

    He Will Be Missed but We Have UA-cam videos 😔

  • @preape
    @preape 4 роки тому +2

    Rest in peace Sir! When I started my backpacking, backcountry excursions. I came here for advice. I learned a lot. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

  • @davet.4945
    @davet.4945 4 роки тому +1

    I don't miss many people. I will miss him

  • @DannyWalker1949
    @DannyWalker1949 4 роки тому +1

    Darn it, I always wanted to meet this Great Man. He was a Wealth of Knowledge of the Wood's. Rest in Peace my Friend🙏🏼✝

  • @johnd5244
    @johnd5244 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing with us! Now he is looking down watching us!🙏🏻

  • @MorrisonScotch
    @MorrisonScotch 4 роки тому +2

    Some men of great renown sometimes build libraries to leave a legacy. Other Men fill them.
    Thank you Mors.
    Rip

  • @lhsgrobar
    @lhsgrobar 4 роки тому +1

    Rest in Peace Mors. Your knowledge and inspiration lives on. Condolences to the family.

  • @daveintheshed4870
    @daveintheshed4870 4 роки тому

    A life well lived, RIP sir.

  • @jotade2098
    @jotade2098 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the Tribute. Rest In Peace, Mors. You have my deepest admiration.

  • @Bushmanschool
    @Bushmanschool 4 роки тому +2

    Rest in piece

  • @harvestblades
    @harvestblades 4 роки тому +1

    I haven't been online much the last few weeks so this is the first I am hearing of this. I first learned of Mors back in '99. Since then despite never having the chance to meet him, I have greatly enjoyed his writings, DVDs & UA-cam videos. He has become the most influential Wilderness living & survival instructor in my life, and much of what I have learned to him I have shared with youth as well as my own children.Though he has left us he will not be forgotten. Thank you for putting together this video of memories, and to those of you who have lost a dear friend, or mentor I hope knowing the great impact he has had on so many lives has helped you find solace with the departure of this legend. God speed Mors & my prayers for those he has left behind.

  • @NomadicWoodsman
    @NomadicWoodsman 4 роки тому

    A great man. Thanks for sharing ! Rip Mors !

  • @natsirim499
    @natsirim499 4 роки тому +1

    Rest In Peace, Sir 😇❤❤❤

  • @Theorimlig
    @Theorimlig 4 роки тому +1

    Sad news. He will be missed by many!

  • @freddrijfhout3271
    @freddrijfhout3271 4 роки тому +1

    God bless and RIP, Mors!

  • @outofeden_bushcraft3142
    @outofeden_bushcraft3142 4 роки тому +1

    RIP Good Sir 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ramonrodriguez5728
    @ramonrodriguez5728 4 роки тому +1

    R.I.P. Mors Kochanski.

  • @MTwoodsrunner
    @MTwoodsrunner 4 роки тому

    An incredible life....Thanks for everything Mors...God speed...woods

  • @richardchartrand5340
    @richardchartrand5340 2 роки тому +1

    Only the vessel is dead the soul is eternal, thanks for making these videos, I work a 70 hour week and I could never be blessed enough to get time to go to KaramatWW, but I have learned so much by these videos, I am forever grateful.

    • @Karamat
      @Karamat  2 роки тому +2

      We are glad you are enjoying the videos.

  • @ronaldlarimer
    @ronaldlarimer 4 роки тому +1

    HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.

  • @trynsurviven2440
    @trynsurviven2440 4 роки тому +1

    Two thumbs down?? Really?? Two people that have no idea who this man was. I wish I knew half of what this man had forgotten. R.I.P.

    • @Roarmeister2
      @Roarmeister2 4 роки тому +1

      Don't worry about them. There are always a few depraved people who like to go around and thumbs down videos for no reason other than their own stupidity.

  • @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors
    @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors 4 роки тому +1

    He will be missed but live forever thanks to his books and UA-cam 👍

  • @bobhope5773
    @bobhope5773 4 роки тому +2

    Sadly a wonderful soul has been lost from the mortal world but he will live on in spirit and in our hearts as a master of bushcraft.