Sir, I could listen to you for hours!!!!! You should have been a history teacher - your ability to tell a story is incredible. What a great journey this has been so far.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for the kind words.

What a strong absolutely rawboned man was Albert Johnston. Thank you Peter

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

That he was, Bob.

Love your storytelling - also, drove the Dempster to Tuk last year. One correction, Wop May did not shoot down the Red Baron - he was the Baron's last intended victim. Richthofen was on May's tail, May's guns had jammed - looked like curtains for May, but another Canadian pilot, Roy Brown was on the Baron's tail. Brown fired, and so did Australian machine gunners on the ground. Still undecided who actually got the Baron, but as a Canadian it's nice to think it was Roy Brown. Wop May went on to pioneer aviation in northern Canada and made fame for himself by delivering vital medicine to a northern Albertan community in the dead of winter after a diptheria epidemic had broken out.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I stand corrected, Dave and I thank your for sharing that. You too have visited the end of the world, lol.

Wonderful country and exciting wee bit of history, Peter you and Cathy produce far better entertainment than the major TV companies. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the complimentary words.

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else

What amazing scenery! Great story! Thank you.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Ian. We’re home now.

The Mad Trapper has always fascinated me I have read everything that I could find and I don't think we will ever know all the why's and many thanks for sharing this.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

So much history from our country. The Mad Trapper is one of my favourite stories. So many unanswered questions

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

There is a lot of great Canadian history, sadly most of it unknown.

The Canadian north video's never get old to me and I've watched many, thank you Peter and Cathy for sharing your trip to the Canadian north and the renewed history and story of the mad trapper and aw the scenery

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for your interest.

I came across a couple of documentaries of this guy a couple of years ago. Found it fascinating. He was one tough SOB, that's for sure, a very mysterious person. Your adventure has been one of the most amazing things I've seen in a while. I've learned a lot. Thanks.👍👍😊😊

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

He was indeed tough .. hard to even imagine.

Always look forward to the “wee bit of history”. I cannot imagine life in that area back then. What a struggle it would have been. And even today. I have been enjoying going on this adventure with you and Cathy.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad to take you along.

Mr. Peter you are an outstanding storyteller, thank you. It's has been a pleasure to be taken on this journey by you and Ms. Cathy. The top of the world is such a beautiful place.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It certainly is that, Rick.

No matter what his story is, he was made of the pioneer stock that built a continent. His resourcefulness and determination coupled with his desire to evade were some of the same skills that carved out our little piece of Gaia. I don't condone his actions, but I admire the man!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

that was a ripper of a yarn ! loved it

What a sad but intresting piece of canadian history

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!

Absolutely FASCINATING "Wee bit o' History," Peter! I just love the way you tell these stories! Captivating! Thanks so much!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Your passion and knowledge of all the history you know is amazing greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your videos and sharing all this with us!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

A well told tale and one of my favorites! That tale helped me get through some tough Alaskan winters. I hope our paths cross at the CoHT national gathering. Cheers mate!!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Ай бұрын

One of mine as well. I’m afraid I’ll not be at the National gathering, I’ll be leaving for a moose hunt in northern Quebec.

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! I am familiar with the mad trapper story. What an amazing story of endurance. Some people just want to be left alone. But then again if he's causing trouble with others I guess he brought it on himself. I'm not typically a fan of DNA, but It would be an interesting case for a DNA sample to solve who he could have been. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Well said! They did do some DNA and I believe ran into a road block. Good chance he was Norwegian.

Awesome history, grand tale of the North, thanks for telling it.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Great historic stories. Thank you

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

I remember watching one of the 3 movies made about the Mad Trapper as a kid, I think it was probably ‘Challenge To Be Free’, because I remember it having a narrator, quite the story!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Ай бұрын

Indeed. The man’s fortitude amazes me.

Good evening Peter & Cathy. Thanks for another history lesson sir. I see in the comments apparently there was a movie made about this incident. I'll have to try and find where its available online. I once again hope this message finds you both well in your travels. Be safe and god bless.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, we are home safe and mostly sound, lol.

Thank you for sharing different parts of history in your video

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Begrudgingly, Albert Johnson was one tough, hearty, able-bodied dude. MUST be Canadian!

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 ай бұрын

That guy was crazy strong both mentally and physically.

Beautiful country!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

Great scenery and story thanks for sharing.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

'Tis a fine tale you have had to share with us. What a travel adventure you have also had this summer.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

We did indeed and just got home.

Thanks for the video. We lived down the street from the then retired Const. McDowell in Oliver, BC for a few years. While we knew him enough to wave hello, it wasn't until after he passed we learned he was the last remaining member of the Albert Johnson hunt. If I'm recalling the details correctly, the son-in-law of our school principal in a small Saskatchewan town ended up with the plane Wop May used. Was found in a barn in Alberta I want to say, but again there's been a lot of water under the bridge since I heard that. No idea where it is today, sorry. Lastly my late father recalled hearing radio updates of the chase as a small boy in southern Saskatchewan.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Ай бұрын

That is a fascinating bit of family history and I thank you for sharing. Till now, I never wondered about the plane and where it ended uo. Perhaps someday it’ll be a barn find. Hard to imagine in our modern world having only the radio for our information!

Wow 😮

Very intersting story. Thanks.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I read the book on the mad trapper it was good. You did a very good job of telling it. Thank you

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I truly love your wee bits of history! Thanks for sharing!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

What a great wee bit of history! Beautiful country. Safe journey. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it … we are back home now.

@scottmcfarland2149

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape good to be home I'm sure. Can't wait to see the Fort build next!!

It's great to see were this happened, i have the book of this story, it is a great part of canadian history !

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Fascinating story thank you Peter

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Dave

I love finding those old stories of survival, bushcraft, toughness, ect. This one is probably on the top of my list due to the continued mystery of who and why concerning the man. Just relocated and relistened to the old radio broadcast of the story. I love that one. Whenever I’m falling behind on the trail or sucking wind concerning anything outdoorsy, my normal response to self or others will be, “Well I a’int no Mad Trapper of Rat River.”

@TheWoodlandEscape

5 ай бұрын

There’s moments when I’m out trekking that I think the same and now thanks to you I’ll be silently saying your very words. He must have been one tough fellow indeed!

Another great one, thanks. I always loved that Charles Bronson movie Death Hunt, good to hear the real story.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It was a great movie.

Great atory. Drew me right in to point where i felt like i was there.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Love the book!!!

Great history lesson as usual. You are a lucky man to have Cathy along with your travels. My wife wouldn't trek with me to an outdoor store. LOL

@TheWoodlandEscape

7 ай бұрын

Cathy is indeed the best trekking companion one could ask for. Merry Christmas to you and your clan.

cool stuff dude classsssssssssssssssss

What a wonderful we bet of history. Enjoy the camera work very much. Thank you.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’ll pass on your compliment to Cathy.

Peter when you vacation it’s true adventure! Looking at the map that is some serious logistics ,,living the dream . Best pirate impersonation 😂also . Hope your family is keeping track of your history to tell your story .

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

We try, Wade … thanks for watching.

Wow, what a story. Enjoyed this one a lot Peter. Thanks for showing us this beautiful country.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Peter Thanks for sharing and what a fascinating story. I've read the books but you bring it to life with your storytelling. Be Safe and Thank You for the information!

@TheWoodlandEscape

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Looks like tough country Pete. I always wanted to shoot a big Yukon moose. That old trapper sounds pretty tough. Enjoyed the video Frank

@grizz6150

Жыл бұрын

Albert Johnson had superhuman endurance and a master of survival.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

The fellow was insanely tough. Thanks for your interest.

That was freaking awesome! Man, I love your channel!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

We are flattered, thank you.

Thank'YOU Mad...❣️🤣🤣🤣...

once again,thank you for showing parts of the world I will never see!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your interest

Crazy story. Thanks for sharing it.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Wild country. Thank you for the interesting history and great scenery!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Absolutely fantastic Peter! What an adventure!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed.

Peter and Cathy This was a most outstanding episode. Great bit of history and scenery coverage!! Near the end of the episode, were those a flock of ptarmigan in summer attire? Also loved seeing the fearless opportunistic Whiskey Jack 😊 Each episode I note the growth of your beard 😅 I bet those new tires were an expensive acquisition up there! Have a safe trip!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Yup, summer garb, beards gone and the tires where a wee bit expensive, lol.

Charles Bronson played the Mad Trapper in a movie.

@jollyjakelovell4787

Жыл бұрын

Lee Marvin, Carl Weathers, Angie Dickinson and Andrew Stevens are in it too, its called 'Death Hunt' released in 1977

@lawrencekeller6029

Жыл бұрын

Yes he did!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It was a great movie in its day.

@rogermallon7973

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites

He was a man who wanted to be left alone, but no people couldn't leave him alone.

@sid7088

Жыл бұрын

But he didn't mind messing with other people's traps. If he would have left them alone, he would have been alright.

@christopher-bj8de

Жыл бұрын

@@sid7088 Stay in town boy.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Once he killed a mounty it went from a minor offense to the man hunt.

@christopher-bj8de

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I would argue they started harassing him before the copper was killed i.e. the created the problem, a lot like the truckers of today being provoked and harassed by the same types.

Thanks for the story, Peter.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thanks for sharing all of the history and the amazing scenery along your journey, it's absolutely incredible!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for the GREAT video!!! I pray that you are having a wonderful blessed trip. Please be safe.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we just arrived back home

@jameshall5784

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape glad to know that you made it home safely!!! Looking forward to the next video.

Fantastic, thank you Peter and Kathy!!! The Mrs. and I just got back from Colonial Williamsburg, had a wonderful time and some great dinners especially at Christina Campbell’s

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I have yet to visit but, it is on my list

Amazing story. What a trip. Didn’t know you could drive to the Arctic. I may need to make a road trip. Glad things eventually worked out car/tire wise. Wishes for continued safe travels. Thanks for sharing your amazing trip.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

You should! Take a couple of spares, lol

People need to understand that in Canada at that time, there was a death penalty. To Johnson, getting caught, Meant getting hung. So it is understandable why, after he had killed two cops and wounded others, why he chose to keep going.

@TheWoodlandEscape

7 ай бұрын

Indeed and a sound reason to keep on trying to escape!

Great video guy's you sure your not a history teacher? LOL Talk Soon IIByrds

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I am, it’s just not official , lol.

I have read different so called fact on this man but listening to you makes it more alive than just a historical account. I guess maybe Winston Churchill could have been describing Albert Johnson when he said a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a enigma. Stay safe from newfoundland and labrador Canada

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Great analogy.

Interesting history!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was!

What a story, definitely un-hinged. Beautiful background.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was!

What an amazing trip and manhunt story! Great piece of Canadian history I would never have known about without your excellent recounting. I was looking at how long you were sitting with your knee tucked under you and it was causing my knee pain!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Cathy muffles my cricking bones, lol.

If the 'Mad Trapper' did NOT make it into the; "Ripley's Believe it or not records"...they R surely missing one 'heck of a story'! Isn't it simply amazing how far a mind will control a body to do 'Herculean feats' out of 'fear and/or ignorance'? Perhaps the ENTIRE situation could have been resolved over a steaming cup of coffee shared. YIKES! Personally, I would have tried the cup of coffee first. (LOL). This wee bit on the premature death of the mountain trekkers only proves the worth of tagging along a guide. ."Pride goeth B 4...". "Let me recommend the best medicine in the world: a long journey, at a mild season, through a pleasant country, in easy stages." (James Madison). Thanks dear Peter and Catherine 4 taking us along. Health and God Bless! :)

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like my kinda journey, indeed! I’m with you on the, let’s sit down and talk this thing over, say, would you like a cup of coffee!

I had to watch this because this story is unbelievably crazy. What Albert did was great, terrible but great in a way. My guess is Albert served in WW1

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 ай бұрын

Quite possible … one tough fellow!

Great video, love the way you tell the stories. Just one small thing…Wop May was a rookie, told by Roy Brown to stay out of any fight that might happen. Richthofen spotted him and chased him. Brown went to May’s aide and the rest is history (regardless of what Australia may claim😂). Keep up the great videos!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, it was his first flight behind enemy lines

Albert Johnson was a man with a superhuman endurance capability expert in survival and elusive techniques ' no man has ever done what this man achieved while on the run ' for that he has my respect. Read the whole story about Albert Johnson ' he was truly a amazing man ' a legend and mystery of the north . And that's the way it should end ' a mystery for all time .

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I agree whole heartedly.

Death Hunt! Great movie.

@TheWoodlandEscape

8 ай бұрын

It was indeed all be a wee bit dated, lol.

@thomaslawson801

6 ай бұрын

Challenge to be free was also a great movie. Like both movies.😊😊😊

@TheWoodlandEscape

6 ай бұрын

@@thomaslawson801 Don’t believe I saw that one … thanks for sharing.

That guy sound's like he'd be a prime candidate for the SAS.

@KiltPatrick

9 ай бұрын

Even more so, considering the SAS are in PEAK physical condition, and this guy had scoliosis. Not trying to belittle the SAS, or romanticize the MToRR, but...that dude was phenomenally tough.

We 5 1/2 hour drove to Petewawa from Waterloo 2 weeks ago to see our son. I've never seen so many trees and branches crammed together. I kept wondering how anyone would ever get through that. I was amazed.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Boreal forest is on tough environment to traverse

Another great video Peter and Kathy, getting closer to Saskatchewan. Watch this show with Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin. Years ago found the video and still have it. Sad both are gone now. Keep your powder dry

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

We just arrived home.

@lancehenderson7249

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape welcome back home

RCMP throwing their weight around for 100yrs. I think they still bring 20lbs of dynamite when someone doesn’t answer the door. 🙂 Great story. I enjoyed it. But what sort of ammo did they use? Modern cartridges don’t often go off, even when shot, and without a chamber to build pressure, they more pop than explode. I think it was OSHA that did a lot of testing on that. Oh! And you’re on the Dempster highway! What a dream trip.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Johnson used a 30 30 Stevens lever action.

So if you really want to know the full story , read the book The Mad Trapper of Rat River by Dick North .

Peter, Loved the story. In 1981 Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin were in a movie called "Death Hunt" that is loosely based on your story. It may well be my favorite Charles Bronson movie. Of course, Hollywood took liberties. If you have not seen it, you should check it out. I think you would enjoy it.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I have, dated but, great!

Big surprise, the movie got a few details wrong.

it would be interesting to find DNA and find out who he was. He obviously had winter survival skills.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

They did DNA sampling but, apparently ran into a road block. They know he was not Canadian and most likely Norwegian.

@k.s.333

6 ай бұрын

They did DNA testing for a doc in 2009 but could not link him to people claiming to be related. According to a 2021 article he shares DNA with people from three villages in Sweden.

The Mad Trapper story is an interesting one. They think he may have come from the Wisconsin, USA or the plains in the USA area and I believe he had gold fillings, so they think he lived or visited a big city to have this dental work done. Probably was involved in crime given the amount of money he had. But at the end of the day, no one really knows.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Nor will every I believe and that’s ok too.

Oh very interesting I think that made a movie about the mad trappet

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

With Charles Bronson in the 70’s I believe

@paulw6550

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape That one and another with Mike Mazurka (Challenge to Be Free, it paints him in a much better light/anti hero)

Charles Bronson acted as Albert in the movie Death Hunt.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Great movie!

Howdy Peter Fine " we bit " of a story .... I am not sure but I think there was movie about that staring Charles Bronson . Long time ago . Got to be tough when you are in -45 F or did you mean Celsius.... still cold !

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

About the same minus 49 c is where F catch’s up. It was a great movie.

@Ilikeit616

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape WOW never been close to that temp ..... when you were in the south pole it was that temp ?

@TheWoodlandEscape

11 ай бұрын

Summer in Antarctica is Jan through Marsh.

Absolutely love your content and dedication to your work. Your channel should be required viewing to graduate from school. Thank you for the excellent channel!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Very flattered

Johnston did shoot another Mountie when they were chasing him.and killed him. I believe it was constable King

@TheWoodlandEscape

7 ай бұрын

You are spot on … an awful omission on my part.

You're in error regarding death of the Red Baron. The autopsy of his body indicated he died from ground fire.

@TheWoodlandEscape

10 ай бұрын

Interesting, thanks for the info.

@3-2bravo49

Ай бұрын

Think it was an Australian machine gun crew

Johnson was harder than woodpecker lips. I was first introduced to these events when a good friend showed me the movie Death Hunt with Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin. Of course the real story is much more amazing

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It was a grand movie. Thanks for watching

Sounds to me you may try to find a movie named a challenge to be free it came out sometime in the late or mid 1970s.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I think they’ve done a few movies, one with Charles Bronson.

@dansweet6793

2 ай бұрын

Death Hunt with Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin

Hi Peter, Good book on this ! I may be misremembering but didn’t the Mounties finding various objects ,coins and gold human teeth when they searched Johnson’s body.? This leading them to believe he was murdering other trappers and residents of the area. Always great videos…

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

That part of the story I’m unfamiliar with.

@joeseabolt3922

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscapeEither way he was definitely a good woodsman and survivor!

@TheWoodlandEscape

11 ай бұрын

Indeed … crazy psychical feats!

Funny you should mention "Ft. McPherson....that's my last nsme...

@lawrencedewan9838

2 ай бұрын

Your name is 'Fort McPherson'...?

They found 2400 dollars on him a small fortune in the 1930's.

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 ай бұрын

It certainly was a whole lot of money in that era.

Take care of those lungs with that fire still going.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Home now and the air is finally clear.

didn t he kill Edger McMillian

@grizz6150

Жыл бұрын

Yes he did .

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe I omitted to elaborate, yes McMillian was shot and killed by Johnson

Peter, do people mistake you for a hippie? Excellent video!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I am, lol.

I truly hope that when you reach the shore of the Arctic ocean you're rewarded and see a whale or two. Cheers.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

No whales but, still absolutely rewarding.

I thought Arthur Roy Brown shot down the Red Baron?

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 ай бұрын

I do believe you’re correct, thank you.

@lawrencedewan9838

2 ай бұрын

What happened to Billy Bishop

@3-2bravo49

Ай бұрын

As far as I know, people are still arguing on whether or not it was the pilot who shot him down or a machine gun crew that was shooting at him from the ground. I heard that they believe that the machine gun crew are actually the ones that fired the final shot.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Ай бұрын

@@3-2bravo49 This bizarre story has a lot of unknowns and that’s what make it so fascinating!

Hey, this is the link to the video. It wasn’t OSHA, but another organization that did the bullet tests. I think you may find it really interesting as it shows what happens to live ammo when burnt, crushed, shot at, dropped. It relates to the story you told. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYegsbqop9qpZMY.html

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Jim.

Dominion of Canada property of king Charls

Would be awesome for someone to go to some of the actual locations like the cabin, and where he was killed and film it . Or even camp out at the site of his cabin and post it on KZread. Would be a very interesting video to say the least!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

4 ай бұрын

Interesting and a wee bit spooky!