Hope you all enjoyed Chapter 1 covering the first 4 days of this trip. More to come! 1) For Gear List, Canyon Map, and other relevant info on this trip: suluk46.com/arctic-canyons 2) My boat is an Alpacka Gnarwhal packraft, with full white water rigging (thigh straps, backband, skirt) and my gear stores inside the inflated tubes 3) Want to know more details about this trip? kzread.infozYne_egt3fQ?si=QJTUilwHig0XfgkB I was on the Canoehound Outdoor Adventure Show and did a 2 hour interview about this trip.

Landschaftlich sehr schöner Abschnitt. Grüße ronactive

After watching this, I can immediately see that a packraft is a solution to a camping trip problem that I don't yet have. Working hard on getting myself a good problem or three, shouldn't take too much longer...

@Suluk46

5 ай бұрын

You know, once you add a packraft to the quiver, it really opens up a lot of routes that you thought were not possible before. And they are good fun.

Wow! What a remote area! You were so lucky to be the only permit for the year. Beautiful scenery too. Really cool trip. Thanks for sharing!

@Suluk46

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. It was a super wild trip, and just planning it was a challenge! For clarity, the park will issue more permits, but the process is just not super easy and the park itself is super hard to get to.

Already looking like an amazing trip on Day 1! I love hearing about the thought processes around each decision.

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Justin. Means a lot that you like it. It's gets WAY better from here man. Lots of wildlife and white water coming up.

This is awesome man!!

@Suluk46

3 ай бұрын

Thanks dude. The trip was wild. Rowdy water makes for a good time.

Mate, really enjoyed this one and can't wait to watch the rest of the series. Pretty cool to see such a remote, solo and lengthy packrafting adventure! Wish we had more of those types of rivers in Australia! Quick question, what's the GoPro mount you have on the bow bag? Looks really stable and haven't seen one like that before. Cheers Erik

@Suluk46

Ай бұрын

Glad you like it. The trip was super fun. I made that GoPro mount myself. It's 3D printed out of PETG. Nothing fancy but it works super well.

Simply epic. Looks like an incredible part of Canada. What boat were you using? Gnarwhal?

@Suluk46

12 күн бұрын

Thanks! And yes, that's an Alpcaka Gnarwhal in size Large, with Vectran fabric.

Absolutely epic place! The scenery and river is just stunning. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to Ep.2. :) :)

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

It is so epic! Start planning your trip there :) I'm excited for the next episode as much as you. Thank you.

You rock!

Hey Steve. Just finished watching this episode... Awesome, so much white water and in a pack raft... very cool, Looking forward to the next episode.

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Glad you like it Dennis. It only gets better from here and the white water gets way more intense. The river isn't very canoe friendly, a hard sided kayak would be ideal except that there are very long 15+ km portages....hence the choice of packraft. Hope you're well dude.

Awesome stuff! So grateful to see this Steve!

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man. The place is just incredible. Melts your mind :)

Glorious Steve! I was captivated the whole time. Very well done! I wanna go!

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks Max. Glad you liked it. I actually sent my editor your video from the other day as inspiration. If you want in....Torngats 2024...and then Brock Canyon (first descent) in 2025.

Amazing start to the trip scenery is unreal!!🏞️ Pretty cool watching you effortlessly smash those rapids in the packraft while leisurely talking to the camera 👍👍👍

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Glad you like it. The white water doesn't stop. Every day new challenges and the wildlife coming up is insane. Stay safe out there mate!

Amazing so far, can't wait for the rest.

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man, this trip was so much fun. Next episode in 2 weeks...a bit of a wait.

Well done brother! The story telling of this film is very engaging! looking forward to the next episode!

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Marty. Like I said, it doesn't compare to your video skills but the trip and geography make up for it...I hope :)

What a journey, what a talented filmmaker you are bud! 👏👏👏

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

I can't take any credit for the editing, that was all @bowmanitis_ All I did was go on the trip and take video. But man, what a journey it was!

Unreal man. Can’t wait for the next one. Had me thinking of the Torngats while watching this!🤩

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Evan. Next one in 2 weeks, too much on the go to roll them out each week. I was just planning more of the Torngats trip today actually. 2024 baby!

@Evan_Le5

7 ай бұрын

@@Suluk46 good on you for documenting everything man it’s so inspiring. Keep me posted on it would love to hear what you’re thinking. Time to dust off my stratosphere!

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

The arctic rivers are typically a late July trip. Any earlier and you are in ice or spring flood, any later and you are in winter...it's a small window. But yes, I'll shoot you a note.

So good!

@Suluk46

6 ай бұрын

It was a fun trip. Scenery only gets better too.

YESSSSSS.......Here we go!!!

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Hope you like it. Video, editing, and audio quality doesn't compare to what you guys do but we do our best! Hope you guys are doing well.

Amazing episode Steve! That Whitewater looks like a ton of fun. Would love to check that place out one day.

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Oh dude, this place is a playground of white water. I made a canyon map, it's up on my website if you are interested in heading up there.

So excellent… you need a paddle partner! 😀

@Suluk46

6 ай бұрын

I do! You interested?

@Campology

6 ай бұрын

@@Suluk46 absolutely, only if yah want an experience arctic paddler, with a second camera and a great attitude (and lots of Suluk46 swag)🤙

@Suluk46

6 ай бұрын

If you are interested, I am planning a Torngats trip for next June/July. A few on board, some young guys some old guys. Tough to go solo, need a group of people to fend off the Polar Bears.

You really romanticized your trip. Hope you enjoyrd it.

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Oh, I did. Even watching and editing the episodes brings back so many memories. Hope you enjoyed it.

Who makes the gopro mount on the front of your boat?

@Suluk46

21 күн бұрын

I made it myself. It's just 3D printed PETG.

New to your channel. Love it. I a Bikepacking, climber and have been living on my sailboat. I love your adventures and you started a gear company 👍 I have researching Hornaday Park. Did you encounter or were aware of polar bear / grizzly activity on your trip.

@Suluk46

5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Just to make sure you are in the right place, this is Tuktut Nogait National Park, and the river I am paddling is the Hornaday River. The Polar bears are out on the sea ice, would be extremely unlikely to run into one unless on the coast and only if the sea ice had blown south. You can't discount it, but it is not a concern. Grizzlies are definitely there, but I only saw one. They typically follow the Caribou herd, so some of the hunters told me most of them were over at the Brock Canyon while I was at the Hornaday Canyon. I'm going back in 2025, so let me know what questions you have.

I have been eyeing the Xmid for SSWW kayaking overnight trips, but after paddling the Grand, I figured the solid mesh version might work best for my needs/keep some of the sand out. How did you like the pro?

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

It's a great tent. Larger than what I am used to, and can hold its own considering how light it is. The only feedback I gave Dan after my Arctic trip was I wish the pro had a solid interior wall option for exactly what you mention. Did you see what happened on Day 3 of my trip? Go to the 12:30 mark on this video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZthxLitksm3dLw.html

Awesome stuff man! Curious are you running any kind of thigh straps in the packraft?

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

This packraft is an Alpacka Gnarwhal, with full white water rig. So it has a skirt, foot brace, thigh straps, back band, and seat. It's not a replacement for a hard sided kayak, but it's pretty good for when you have huge traverse between paddling. I have a video up on my channel of rolling this packraft if you are interested in seeing how it performs. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f3qWpsqznrDYftY.html

@carsonkeitt9028

7 ай бұрын

@@Suluk46 Nice man, I've found even if you aren't paddling whitewater thigh straps make a world of difference in boat control. Even if its just some 1in webbing.

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

Agreed, thigh straps are a game changer, even if your just paddling flat water, let's you put a bit more "umph" into your stroke.

When is episode 2!?

@Suluk46

7 ай бұрын

November 15.

can it really be park that they only let one person in??? Sounds like the opposite of a park its is a private preserve. What is the government not wanting you to see???

@Suluk46

2 ай бұрын

They will issue a permit to anyone who applies with the appropriate plan, skills, gear, and route. Unfortunately, not too many people put in the effort to visit this place and unprepared people will certainly perish in this environment. Plus, they don't want the entire population to see all the alien spaceships they hide up there...lol.

Did you take a firearm?

@Suluk46

3 ай бұрын

I would have but you're not allowed firearms in the park. Just had bear spray.