Alone in the Arctic: The True Test
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Sometimes, the greatest challenges aren't the ones you anticipate. This leg of the journey threw us a curveball - a detour, you might say. Adam, my partner, was forced to turn back due to an unfortunate injury. Saying goodbye in Paulatuk was a quiet affair, a shared understanding hanging heavy in the air.
This episode delves into the solitary rhythm of navigating the Passage alone. It's a dance with the elements, a constant recalibration. The days become a series of essential tasks - the bite of frigid water as I wrestle with the waves, the measured preparation of fuel for both body and boat. The scenery, once a breathtaking companion, begins to hold a different kind of beauty - a vast, silent canvas reflecting the introspective quiet of the journey.
Then Mother Nature decided to flex her muscles. The weather took a hard turn and wouldn't let up. Days turned into one another, a blur of gray skies and churning water. My little tent, once a welcomed safe haven, became a temporary prison. the wind howled and the tent thrashed like the world was ending. It was raw, powerful, and scary as hell.
A big thank you to all the beauties that helped make this trip possible ❤️
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Wow, I can’t imagine the emotions that must of been felt when you separated. But there was no doubt in my mind you would continue. That’s what brought me to your channel several years ago, your never quit attitude when you were met with challenges. You have introduced us to some very cool people but Adam seems to be a real solid guy. I certainly hope you two collaborate again in the future. Matty watching from Illinois US. Keep on keeping on!
ehhh man thank you, hello form Newfoundland down to Illinois! and yes Adam is the man, there is no doubt at all that we will be doing many more adventures in the future. I could not ask for a better partner to tackle the biggest trips than him. Really appreciate your comment and stoked to have you on board this entire time. Really really appreciate your support
Such amazing adventure. I sure hope more people find your channel and watch this!
Thanks!
13.99 cause you don’t wanna hit Estrella’s 💙💙💙
wooooo Boreal! holy smokes, thank you so much for this super like!! this is the biggest tip this channel has ever seen. really really appreciate your support and that money will go right back in the pot to help keep making these videos for you. Thank you again, made this little skotes day!
I can't stop thinking about all of the explorers that would have passed by there. You're passing by some of them. Really great stuff.
Oh my goodness buddy, Adam must have been devastated!! I honestly didn't know if you were going to continue or not but you are.... what unbelievable courage!! I can't wait for the next installment in your Arctic exploration video series.....Oh, I bet they were the best toutons you've tasted in a long time! Godspeed my friend, Godspeed!
ohhh MrBotwood those Toutons were on another level lol so so good. thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely love your content!! ❤
Epic adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure! see you back here next Sunday!
OMG Matty, what an emotional, heartbreaking and challenging time. You had brave determination to go it alone. I admire your courage. Incredible adventure!!
thank you Gypsy, it really was heartbreaking yes. one of the scariest things ive ever done was heading out alone
BC Canada!! Love your never quit attitude matty!!
ehh gorilla! thank you, always happy to see your name pop up
I look forward to it !!
she's out!
You both are so amazing for who you are and what you’ve done! ❤🌊 so excited to keep watching!!!
thank you Kelly, means alot
Hi Matt , I've been watching you're videos for a few years now. You're the real deal when it comes to outdoor survival. I love your videos and admire your courage. Best wishes to you 😊
Amazing trip. Great job and good luck!
Thanks so much!
You are the best! ❤
nawww thanks koszyk!
Great stuff
thanks Ellis! glad you enjoyed
What a journey! Anxious to see your location as you cross the map!
little by little, next Sunday part four is out
Going from a two person expedition to solo must have been an extremely challenging mental hurdle to overcome! I've done so on multi day hikes and it's hard enough lol
This is truly EPIC
glad your into it!
Sorry to see Adam leave the journey. Glad you where able to keep going but doing it alone sucks (even though we know you can be a lone wolf Matty)!
this really was the hardest part of the entire journey, leaving Adam on the beach that day
Love the beach crocs
gotta have the cross man
loved it thanks
glad you liked it!
They just keep getting better - can’t wait for the next one! 🎉
Glad you like them! another one coming this Sunday
Good stuff guys!
glad you like it Becca!
You have the ability and determination to do this journey All the best Take care
thank you Susan, means alot
What a shame Adam had to throw in the towel. Be safe out there.
the biggest blow, we were both pretty torn up about this. how it goes on an expedition though. just have to roll with it
What your doing is amazing can’t wait for the next one
Appreciate it, glad to have you aboard
Oh no ! What a roller coaster of highs and lows for yall. Great adventure though for sure. Cant hardly wait for next weeks episode.
thanks elkhound, always glad to see your name pop up
thank you so much for this epic journey, looking forward to next video!1
1glad you liked it William, thanks for watching!
You a mad man Matty lol. Sick o boat brother. Love the boom stick she’s pretty. Keep her close buddy Them white bears are hungry. Hurry with the next episode please :). Gambo out ✌🏻
goo on maid, just a long run in the woods sure. what ya at gambo crowd ❤️
I'll be following your adventure for sure. You got this 💪🙏🏼😊
thank you Kate, see you back here Sunday
Good stuff Matty. I’m a little bit of a physically broken man now because I never quit when the going got tough, but I’ll take the pain for the awesome memories that made me who I am. You will never regret those tough decisions to keep going, you would regret not keepin on. That is what separates the men from the boys. Cheers man.
Amen to that Boreal, the tough times is what shapes us the most. hard to sit back at the end of the day with any regrets if you truly believe you left it all out there and gave it your best. thank you again for your support ❤️
On man, this video ended way too soon! Haha! My heart broke for you both having to separate but I knew you could and would carry on alone. What an epic adventure and am sooo looking forward to the next episode. Thanks for sharing. :) :)I
naw thanks Jacqueline! it was too soon wasn't it lol like I've said in other comments, there will be a full length documentary produced for this trip that will be out later this year. that one will really go below the surface and get into the nitty gritty
@@skoteoutdoors Awesome, looking forward to that one! :)
Amazing. So much respect for you both. As we passed camping Island many weeks later, Eileen and I spoke about you being trapped there and what it must have been like.
hey Andrew. it was something that's for sure. You are one of the few watching this that can understand what it was like up there. You are a machine sir, I tip my hat to you.
Wow!!!! Solo expedition!!!! Broooooo
it was quite the experience man
Wow I couldn't imagine sitting in a tent for thst long. The mental stress of that is unfathomable for most of us
yes it really was a mental test being stuck in one place for so long. worst part is most of my recreation things like books had all been left with Adam to save the weight. basically all I had was my old iPod and audio books
@skoteoutdoors yea that's brutal man. I'm loving the videos
Love the videos, love your environment, too bad on your buddy , had to leave with shoulder issues. I understand you’re in a tough environment and it is difficult with the camera but try to make your videos longer.
Safe travels.
copy that Andrew, thanks for taking the time to watch. just to let you no.. there will be a full length documentry on this trip coming out later this year. its being produced by a production company so it will be on a whole other level compared to this little series.
Удачи!
thanks for watching!
You deserve way more followers then you have!
Appreciate that but its not all about the numbers. I truly enjoy making these videos and sharing them with you all. no complaints around here! thanks for your support
Is that a dragonfly stove? It really cuts through the silence. I’ve rocked one for years. Two settings, off and volcano 😂
I don't know how you slept seeing those bear tracks in the sand!
with one eye opened lol
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So cool! I found your channel/journey because one of your friends dropped the link on Facebook. That is quite the journey and excited to see how it continues to play out.
Random question but curious, how are you cooking? Is it by fire or are you using some sort of gas?
glad to have you aboard then! we have a multi fuel stove. it pretty much works like a normal gas burner, except it has a fuel tank that you can add pretty much what ever fuel you want, from diesel to kerosine. they work great. ours was an MSR brand
What happened to your travel mate, Adam?
3:18 seems like this guy always gives up for some reason or another 😂😂😂😂
come on up and give it a try, see how far you get. Adam Riley is the toughest and strongest person I have ever met. anyone doubting him needs to reevaluate there own life before talking shit about someone like this
Y even go of your gonna quit🙄🙄🙄🙄fml alway abondonaing my guy
obviously from reading this comment you can not comprehend how difficult of a decision that was, it wasn't taken lightly. not sure if you've ever experienced a torn shoulder before and then have to pull on a set of oars thousands of times a day feeling the pain with each stroke. it would have been madness to continue
Thanks!
Much love from friendly manitoba! ❤
Wow Victoria!! Thank you so so much. Next time I'm passing through Manitoba I'll be singing your praises. Thank you. I'll put your tip to good use!
Good luck! Post updates!
Copy that Victoria! hope you go watch some of my other videos. There is more cabin stuff on here