Headwaters of the Mississippi River | Canoe Camping USA | Ep. 1
In this first episode, we begin our canoe trip down the Mississippi River by putting in at Lake Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota, USA. With only about 3700 km (2300 miles) to our destination, the Gulf of Mexico, and winter right around the corner, we've got to move fast!
Between losing half our water supply in the first 5 minutes, low water levels and lots of fallen trees, we're starting to think this might be a bit more difficult than expected...
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Looking forward to living this adventure vicariously with you!
@PepandJambo
6 ай бұрын
Happy to have you along for the ride!
Lol love the intro! 😂
@PepandJambo
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
Nice, looking forward to the adventure
@PepandJambo
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the follow ! Excited to share with everyone!
It’s like the ride in Disney land pirates of the carrebean
@PepandJambo
3 ай бұрын
It certainly felt like that! Thanks for watching!
That’s awesome 👏
@PepandJambo
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Uploading videos every Sunday!
Perfect boat for the trip. I would have done support for you around St. Louis if I had known about your trip.
@PepandJambo
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hard to beat an Old Town. We had some help from the crew at Big Muddy Adventures when we landed in St. Louis. The city was good to us! The Cahokia mounds were one of the highlights of our trip.
Subbed! This is radagast
@PepandJambo
8 ай бұрын
A reference to Radagast the Brown from Lord Of the Rings? AMAZING! Thanks for the sub!!
@TheNorthwestWind
8 ай бұрын
Precisely. I hope you "run" in to some Rhosgobel Rabbits on your journey. @@PepandJambo
@PepandJambo
8 ай бұрын
Haha we could have used the help!
Greetings from Ders and the Rat Cat Crew. I can’t subscribe on my phone for some reason because of permission settings. I’ll use a computer. Super great commentaries and awesome vibe you guys
@PepandJambo
8 ай бұрын
So pumped to see this comment!! We are huge fans of the Rat Cat Crew!!!
8:55 - 9:02 - Velkins Damn? Ha, ha, ha! A bit of cursing going on at that place? I use 4 liter apple juice jugs...less cursing...lol
@PepandJambo
7 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea!
I just started watching your video. From what point on the river in Northern Minnesota did you have the longest stretch of water without portaging ? I am building a solar electric canoe that will contain heavy batteries for a trip with the wife down the Mississippi
@PepandJambo
5 ай бұрын
You could complete the entire river (with minimal "planned" portages) starting south of Minneapolis. Another thing to keep in mind are the "Chain of Rocks" in St. Louis. Some people go through them (risky but doable), some take the canal (you're going to be hanging out with a bunch of massive barges for quite a stretch), or you could try and find a river angel to shuttle you around... However, be cognisant that there are some long portages in the northern section of the river; Blanchard damn, Grand Rapids and Minneapolis all come to mind. Hope this was helpful - let us know if you have any more questions! Some great blogs that we found helpful: 1. doingmiles.com/2014-08-mississippi-river/ 2. bucktrack.com/Mississippi_Canoe_Planning.html 3. www.intothewideopen.com/?page_id=3714
Snow in October What is odd about that? Greetings from Canada
@PepandJambo
8 ай бұрын
Fair point, should've expected as much in Minnesota! Calling for snow here tomorrow in Eastern Canada.
@richardstever3242
7 ай бұрын
@@PepandJamboI should have knocked on wood. It's snowing in Southern Georgian Bay Area right now. I really like your show...thanks for sharing.
@PepandJambo
7 ай бұрын
Got about 10 cm here last night@@richardstever3242. Thanks for the kind words, cheers!
So, you’re paddling, that means lots of water… pls explain why you’re worried about carrying water. Didn’t you guys have a water filter? Thx great video.
@PepandJambo
5 ай бұрын
Hey, great question! A water filter would have been a good idea. We carried water treating tablets instead (not mentioned in any videos I think).
@Oxnate
Ай бұрын
@ellenely1169 Up where this video was taken, a water filter is possible to use. Once you get past St Cloud, the water has industrial waste, meaning you wouldn't want to drink it even after putting it through any water filter you can carry.
Looking foward to living vicariously through you. What a great adventure
@PepandJambo
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Grab a blanket cause its about to get cold!