That rock cliff portage looked brutal!

@TwoPacksandaPup

20 күн бұрын

😅😅😅 it was

Great advice - in rough water just stay low and balanced and trust the canoe.

@TwoPacksandaPup

3 ай бұрын

Totally ✨

Boy oh Boy! This was such a great adventure and so well done....and ..I just happen to tune in...lucky me....Great job you two & the Pup.....!

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jim! 😀

Well done! Wanting to go Diamond lake in the fall too. Your Emma is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It’s a beautiful lake, you’ll love it.

I've been watching your videos for the last couple days. Brings back memories. I was born in "54" in Pa. My parents, sister and I would spend vacations canoeing in Ontario in the early 60's.. A bit different. No cell phones, no light tents or light sleeping bags, always found an island to camp on. Mon said my sister and i could swim like fish but we couldn't get lost in the woods. No privies, No portage signs. Just an axe blaze on a tree. Some very old. Fishing was better. I can vividly remember 5 casts and catching four fish consistently. The view was just as beautiful.

@TwoPacksandaPup

9 ай бұрын

Sounds amazing. More effort to bring in heavier gear, but once you are there, it’s all worth it! We still don’t have cell reception when we’re out in Algonquin but we’ve got the phones to record all the action! Thanks for sharing your experience, fishing sound amazing!

Arugula pizza - wow 1st time and your doing the loop!!!! Brave :) We just did the same trip this year in the same weekend 28th -2nd Rocks, waterfalls and easy ports ;) The locals keep people out of Sandy inlet with that last road lol Nothing like a 600m portage to start the actual trip - ominous ❤

@TwoPacksandaPup

8 ай бұрын

Arugula pizza was 👌 We left thinking we didn’t have enough time for this loop, and we would do it another time.. try something more tame.. but we silently knew the night before ..then in the morning we both looked at each other like.. we knew we both wanted to try the harder loop 😂 and so it began. The last road was ominous for sure haha felt like an adventure from the get go

Wow. That is some crazy portaging! Quite the masterful job by James of carrying that canoe up and over everything in his path. Awesome effort by both of you.

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! A big effort, but well worth it.

I get a kick out of Emma going up the rocks and looking back like "Are you coming?". I also couldn't believe how well she listened when you were getting the boat across the beaver dam. She clearly didn't like it but stayed put at your command / comforting.

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Ya she's always got this smug look, like 'geez.. any slower and I could nap while I wait' She's so good, 9 times out of 10 she stays in the canoe when we ask on beaver dam crossings.. but sometimes we loose her to a swim haha

Really love your videos, it's so fun to tag along your adventures! Would have been hilarious to know what Emma is thinking she seems like such a good doggo :) That huge portage was crazy btw, creds to you guys for making that climb, especially with the canoe!!

@TwoPacksandaPup

8 ай бұрын

Typically I feel like Emma is an open book.. but sometimes she has that look in her eyes where I think she might be thinking deep thoughts ♥️ one thing is for sure, she does live in the moment. Thanks for coming along on the adventure! I feel like I was baffled at how James was navigating the portages with the canoe.

Wow, that rock climb portage with the canoe was harrowing.

@TwoPacksandaPup

8 ай бұрын

The portages here were epic. Still feels like a dream that we *james* did all that. Aaaand we still want to go back 😂

Wow wow wow 4.5 hours from downtown Toronto! Amazing footage. Thank you for sharing.

@TwoPacksandaPup

3 ай бұрын

A true gem 💎 Thanks for coming along 💫💫

Welcome to Temagami. I did that river solo last summer with my dog. There was definitely some really cool parts of that trip but also a lot of type 2 fun where I was cursing the portages at first but laughed about it later when I was done. I laughed at your comment "Don't come here". LOL! Definitely not for the weak of heart.

@TwoPacksandaPup

6 ай бұрын

😂 Yes that river route is most certainly not everyone’s cup of tea.. but we loved it. Pain is easily forgotten and overshadowed by the good moments and memories. An epic trip for sure.

Quel bonheur de vous revoir. Merci de nous apporter avec vous sur nos magnifiques cours d'eau.

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Raymond, glad you enjoyed ☺️

Wow, temagami is a whole other world. So rugged and beautiful. Its crazy how different the temperatueres are up there. Btw my 2 golden retrievers love the Emma content. They are tuned to the TV when I play your videos. We are going to attempt to get both of them in the canoe this year (wish us luck).❤

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Emma loves watching other dogs camp too.. and people, especially if they are swimming lol. Pack your patience and high value treats 😂 I’m sure they will do great, as long as they don’t think the canoe is a diving board like Emma did! Have fun

I have stayed in the same spot you did I am from New Liskerd

@TwoPacksandaPup

6 ай бұрын

Very cool! Its so beautiful

Amazing trip , climbing those hugh rocks would be quite a challenge , i'm glad that you made it over them .

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

There were some close calls! But we made it, thanks for checking the trip out 😊

Thank you..

@TwoPacksandaPup

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve

Great trip so far!!! That portage was nuts! I got nervous when Emma started sliding down that rock....glad she is ok. Looking forward to the next one in Part 2

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Oh geez I think its the only time I stopped breathing and had to remind myself to start again. She normally handles herself so well climbing, it's the first time she's slipped. No other incidents though after that, for any of us thank goodness!

excellent vid. really enjoy your videos, looking forward to part 2

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

awesome job! thanks for helping us live through your experience!

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the experience with us ♥️

What a great down to earth presentation! Great job!

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Ah thank you! We love documenting our adventures.

Awesome fall trip. Temagami looks very cool, I'm glad you had the opportunity to finally trip there.

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! We’re so glad we finally got to Temagami, can’t wait to go again!

Those portages are crazy!

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

They kept getting crazier, it was unreal.

This must be what portage canoeing looks like in the French Alps! You guys are amazing and in shape! One thing i was thinking about in the storm damage site was - at least you know most of the widowmakers had been blown down at that point. What a joy to get a two part series from you guys! It’s definitely getting me excited about kayaking season! You know i watch you guys and jon and errin and xander and his brother and it was getting me really interested in investing in a canoe and and all the gear to go with but since I’m vested in kayaking with the different paddles, boats and a sail i have been feeling blessed to just have what i have and to be able to access big water whenever i want. Im in New England so plenty around salt or fresh. I really like that tarp you used as a windbreak. Just was wondering what kind it was. Always a joy to see Emma with the zoomies😊. You all take care and i can watch part deux tomorrow night😊👍🏼. NQU

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Ah, great to hear from you 😄 yes this must be what French Alps are like. I don’t know if we will ever find out.. maybe not with a canoe 😂. That site must have been beautiful before, we weren’t sure how long it had been this way, but we did have a look to make sure nothing looked to precarious at least where we would be spending time. Kayaking is awesome, and whatever gets you out and exploring is perfect. Sounds like you have great waters to trip around. The tarp is really great, we love it. It’s a Rab Siltarp 2 Cheers!

Wow! Nice job on those crazy portages. I’d have been airlifted out to a trauma center with all of the broken bones. Other than that, it’s looking like a great fall trip. I had flashbacks of canoeing lakes like that in the Adirondacks and in Vermont in my younger days.

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

😂 we’re lucky we didn’t break anything. Adirondacks are on our wish list for someday ☺️ looks stunning there.

Nice trip. You had a lot of wood available at that first site!

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Haha we sure did!

We love Temagami and I have been waiting all winter for you guys to post this trip! So a huge thank you. We did the Chinaguchi waterway last summer in Temagami and would highly recommend doing the Donalad lake loop. The fishing on Donald is spectacular. Jon from Lost Lakes inspired us to do that loop and no regrets, loved it so much we did it twice last summer. Can I ask why you didn't paddle up into Lady Evelyn and do the two smaller portages into Willow Island Lake? We are seriously considering this route for this summer, but my husband really doesn't want to do the 3000m out of Diamond lol

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the tips, we can’t wait to go back to the area! The map we were using suggested that those portages weren’t in the best condition, so we assumed it might not be the path most travelled. The 3000 out of Diamond is ..one of the easiest portages on the route haha. After we did it, we said it was the hardest we had done yet.. and they kept getting worse. The length of the portages in the route we took is the least important factor as we discovered. Our usual quick pace was majorly slowed down on this trip. Well worth the effort of course.

@kristenbeer9945

Жыл бұрын

​@TwoPacksandaPup the portages to MacDonald lake don't look as difficult as the ones you did. I have convinced my husband to do the waterfall route after watching your part 1 😊 yay! So after we do it this summer I will be able to see which route was more challenging! I was impressed there were thunderboxes on our route, I really didn't expect them in a unmaintained park. Love your videos, can't wait for part 2!

Would love to know what dog toy that is and what dry bag packs those are. This is a great video and your reactions are authentic - just love it🥰

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Just answered your questions in the last comment. Thanks so much for your kind words 😊

What an awesome trip with spectacular views! Thanks for sharing it 😊 Would you say you'd go back to temagami? My husband and I are actually headed for a trip there this summer!

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Nice! We can’t wait to go back. Planning to go again this season. While doing the trip, James said he doesn’t think he would do this route again. I asked why.. and he said it’s too difficult and the rewards are the waterfalls and views.. and now we’ve seen them. Now that we’re home and the pain has passed, we would do it again 😂

@theholisticeffectwithshay3406

Жыл бұрын

@TwoPacksandaPup ha! That's usually the way it works out on more challenging trips isn't it?! 😂 glad to hear you would go back though!

Love your stuff! Can i ask what dry bags you guys use??

@TwoPacksandaPup

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Carrie, we use the MEC Slogg 70L. Love them

Awesome looking trip.. Do you have a link to the scent proof bags you used?

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are awesome. We use the same ones for every trip and they last a few years with care. Opsak Loksak we use the 30x50cm www.mec.ca/en/product/5044-253/opsak-odour-proof-barrier-bags-2-pack?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvMmP_8Wy_gIV9O3jBx1R5A7uEAQYASABEgLtxfD_BwE&colour=NO_COLOUR

Did you start at Sandy Inlet? I got my VW Jetta all the way down that access. But while we were gone there was a lot of rain and I got stuck in a mud pit on the way out. Done really nice guys got me unstuck, thankfully! Did you do the Napoleon Mountain portage?

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Wow, it’s a rough road! We didn’t want to attempt it haha (Yes we started at Sandy inlet) hood thing you got out! We did do the Napoleon Mountain trail to the lookout on our way out. Will be in part 2!

@mycampingobsession

Жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup will be interesting to see how you liked that portage, lol! Personally I’d heard some scary stories about it, but I didn’t find it that bad and I’m in my late 60’s. You just have to watch your foot placement very carefully each and every step in the “bolder staircase”😃

Yep and Sharp Rock portage….remember that one fondly😂

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

We were expecting rugged terrain but when I saw this one at the start of the trip.. I was like, oh boy, here we go! Lol

@mycampingobsession

Жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup it ended up not being too bad once you get going….looks worse than it is

Did you know that you were very close to Ishpatina Ridge, the highest spot of land in Ontario ?

@TwoPacksandaPup

3 ай бұрын

We did! Yes, I didnt film it but we talked about it when we saw the ridge from the canoe. Was not part of our scope on this one unfortunately. Hopefully next time.

My wife and I are out there from the UK in July/August, do you mind sharing your route?

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

We did the trout streams section of Lady Evelyn River. This is the section of river where Cabin Falls Ecolodge is located. We put in at Sandy Inlet aka Red Squirrel Bay

What model is your canoe? (Sorry if this has been asked/answered elsewhere. I have not seen it.)

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Swift Keewaydin 16, love it!

@markasiala6355

Жыл бұрын

At 13:00, it looks to be a Swift Keewaydin 16 although not sure on the trim package.

You found some amazing scenery. Emma seems calmer now and less liable to jump out all the time! And like you said, can’t believe that James did both those steep portages with the canoe and a pack. 🫡

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Emma has come miles from when she first started tripping! We're so happy with her progress. She hasn't jumped out in a long time.. last one was this past summer when James had a nice trout on and there was too much action for her to contain herself lol The portages just kept getting crazier and crazier, the second half of the trip was wild!

What brand / model of PFD does your husband use?

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Stohlquist Fisherman is the pfd James uses 👌

What site number did you use on Lady Evilan?

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

We’re not sure!

It is wine's job to leak in food bags, sorry 'bout that ... 😅

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

😂 it’s not a trip of something doesn’t leak in your bag. Best of it’s something smelly

Did you know Julia Stiles looks like you?

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t heard it put that way before, but I have heard that we look alike!

portages too rocky for my liking . A broken ankle is a real possibility

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Thats for sure! knew it would be rocky, but it was crazy. We were pretty worried about possible injuries, so took it as slow as possible, but still a risk.

@mackenzieklazinga6507

Жыл бұрын

You can do routes with less intense portages with the endless Provincial parks the temagami wilderness has to offer

Sorry but the only reason I watch your videos is because of Emma nothing a against you guys

@mikemckinley1031

Жыл бұрын

Here from Ontario Canada ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Haha, it's ok, we suspect that many of the folks stopping by are rather fond of her

Alcohol and hiking,camping is not a good mixture.

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Everything in moderation!

@Older349

Жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup Always learned that Alcohol has no meaning or health benefits. Just a better experience without recreational drugs. Just spreading joy to humans.