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What a fun video. Thank you @Gopher Adventures. PS: was this the time of big weather, where parts of the Arrowhead received 8" of rain at once? Or was that earlier in July?
@richardpierson96767 күн бұрын
Nice to see your 3 generation family trip. Looks like you had some fun out there despite the rain. Looking forward to your fall solo video. We have our family guy trip in a few weeks. Putting in at LIS and traveling up to Tak lake.
@gopheradventure96526 күн бұрын
@@richardpierson9676 thanks Dick! I’ve wanted to go to Takucmich for a few years now. Love that area. I’m not booked yet, but thinking LLC area in late September for my solo.
@gottafly125Ай бұрын
What was the cost of the rescue?
@ualibtardАй бұрын
I hope you had to pay for the rescue. Been in the bwca over 200 days. Have i tipped a canoe? Have i been caught in horrible weather? Have i had bears in my campsite? Yes to all. Also those.....are not rapids. Not even a class 2. No paddles? Why isnt there one strapped in the canoe? City folk should stay in their concrete jungle.
@100BearPawАй бұрын
So if you were to get a pack today. Let’s say the expedition size, would you get a CCS or a Granite gear? Buying new that is. Current materials used ect.
@gopheradventure9652Ай бұрын
CCS. For one reason, CCS uses better quality and higher density materials. GG used to use the same heavy material, but nowadays, I’m willing to bet a CCS pack will last far longer than a GG one.
@gopheradventure9652Ай бұрын
Also, I just bought a new CCS Bushcrafter pack and the quality and craftsmanship is unmatched.
@100BearPawАй бұрын
Sweet! Thanks for the information.
@surfskate32 ай бұрын
Need flags on a canoe trailer though cause cars might pull out after you ride past not even seeing the canoe on the back. Looks like fun though
@hunterthelord2 ай бұрын
DRESSED WRONG. LOADED CANOE TOP HEAVY. NO THROW ROPES. PLEASE DON'T COME TO MAINE!
@crtucker22 ай бұрын
You were at Lake 1. One of the most crowded places in the boundary waters. All you had to do was wait a while and someone would have come along and they could have gotten your dad off the island, you could’ve warmed him up and continued your trip. You need to consider the safety of the rescuers too. Getting someone in a helicopter is inherently dangerous. You basically went a few hundred yards into the boundary waters, flipped over, and pushed the easy button for a rescue. If this is how you think “wilderness” should work, maybe you should stay home. I think the fact that you had time to video and narrate this also shows that even you are not taking the situation very seriously. So you’re gonna have the rescuers come pick you up while you are YouTubing? Give me a break.
@612MAXАй бұрын
"we're great canoeists, but"... Zero humility.
@ageb0352 ай бұрын
He was already wet, why didnt he swim across or boat over to get him, poor use of the SOS...
@gopheradventure96522 ай бұрын
Water was moving far too fast for him to swim or for me to paddle the tandem canoe by myself to perform a rescue. He would have been sucked into the rapids had he tried to swim where there were several “strainers”. Probably would have ended in drowning. S & R informed us that we made the right choice.
@granthaller95443 ай бұрын
I was on a solo trip in the BWCA some years back and saw a solo canoeist with an very small pack. He had an UL looking canoe and carried both easily on the portage where I saw him. I thought this guy has it figured out. Fast travel on smaller lakes with easy portages. Not only was his setup quick, I believe it is safer as your gear is in one bag and your canoe is more stable. If you travel smaller lakes you are less exposed to weather and portages may be longer, but safer due to the light gear. You can bushwack easier if necessary and make one trip. I believe canoeists should consider the UL technique more for enjoyment and safety.
@crtucker23 ай бұрын
Doesn’t seem like they need to be rescued. Hit the easy button. What you needed to have was some composure but you didn’t have that. All you had to do was calm down. You look dry and comfortable to me
@daughterdad0073 ай бұрын
Fun trip! Looks like the fishing was great! Laughed at landing the fish by its tail. :) Nice duct tape repair job. Thanks for sharing the map at the end - helpful for planning purposes. Enjoy your future trips!
@boopernator4 ай бұрын
Nice video review of the different packs. I am considering the CCS Hybrid pack in the Pioneer size. My question is should I go with the Short Torso size? I am about 5'7" and I have not had my torso measured, but I have heard that it's better to have a smaller torso pack rather than have one too big? I would like to hear your opinion. Thank you.
@simplyactive83245 ай бұрын
Good review. With these warm temps I’m getting the itch!
@pardon_this_15 ай бұрын
I hope you remember me, I was the one who took your photos from mount rose; my son and I finished that challenge a day before you. I was reliving some memories and just realized that i was attacked by racoons at the same camp site on moose lake during the Border Route Challenge in 2018😂. I hope to see you again this year... I can't wait to be out there again with the watertribe!
@LarchmontDan6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video and your story. As a whitewater rafting guide fast moving water can be terrifying. Im glad you and your Dad are ok!
@daughterdad0078 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the video! Looks like your new pup is well-trained already...great tripping companion! Thanks for sharing your experiences. :)
@brianjacobson64678 ай бұрын
Tony, I really enjoy your video's. I love the Stuart lake area, got to go through there a couple years ago, stayed two nights before heading up to iron and crooked and out through mudro like you did, except campsites on Gun were full and we stayed on Moosecamp - beautiful lake and the Moosecamp River (creek) was great. Did you get any video on Picket to Nels? I've always wanted to check that area out and have wondered about the portage that way. I'm sure lots of others are also curious if you would share more, maybe a bonus video? Thanks for taking the time to video all your adventures - what a wonderful legacy for your kids to look back on someday! Take care
@gopheradventure96528 ай бұрын
Hey Brian, I wish I had video. I was having some issues with my canoe seat (broke a bolt) so I ended up putting the camera away for the Nels Lake leg of the exit. However, the portages were all easy to find, but the long one on the map is actually two portages because the beavers built a huge dam and created a pond you need to paddle through before continuing the portage. Nels Lake is pretty too, wish I would have had time to fish it.
@nickjeffrey4208 ай бұрын
Nice!!!
@tonecoughlinphotography8 ай бұрын
We stayed at that camp on Gun Lake last year there's a bunch of trash in the woods on the latrine trail which I'm sure you found. We exited Nelson Lake too it wasn't easy to find the trail and had to go over one beaver dam.
@gopheradventure96528 ай бұрын
That beaver dam heading to Nels Lake is a doozy! Really shortened my hike back to Angleworm going that way though. I found the trash pit you’re referring to on Gun, it just didn’t make the cut for this video because I got a little pissed off about it and went on a little rant. Thanks for watching.
@jwpercy9 ай бұрын
Scary situation for sure. I am glad it worked out and the rescuers were excellent. I canoe trip a lot here in Ontario Canada and the early spring when water is high and cold is definitely the most dangerous time. I did notice that you had a lot of your bags and food barrel standing up above the gunwales of the boat. That raises your centre of gravity and makes you a bit more tippy. I always try to keep the canoe packs etc laying flat on the floor of the boat. The more weight you have in the bottom of the boat, the more stable it is. Thanks for sharing and hopefully this helps more people be safe in the back country.
@TheNorthwestWind10 ай бұрын
Wow. Similar to what happened to me, just uploaded my experience. Your situation was much more dire
@philsantillan Жыл бұрын
What was your entry point for this trip? Looking to maybe visit knife lake for the first time next year :)
@gopheradventure9652 Жыл бұрын
We entered at Moose Lake.
@johndahl6593 Жыл бұрын
Sorry if I missed it, what time of year were you on the trail? Early June?
@tonecoughlinphotography Жыл бұрын
I stayed at the site by Eddy Falls last spring video on my channel.
@nickjeffrey420 Жыл бұрын
That chicken looks delicious
@gopheradventure9652 Жыл бұрын
All you need is: Foil Chicken Pack, 1 gravy powder packet and 1 box of stuffing. Make the stuffing in a pot, then whisk the gravy packet with water on high heat until boiling for a minute, then add chicken to gravy until it’s hot. Serve over the stuffing. Easy and quick.
@nickjeffrey420 Жыл бұрын
@gopheradventure9652 I'm more of a glamper, so I'll probably just order it from grubhub
@bluesideup007 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree with your assessments.I have about a half dozen of each Granite Gear and CCS packs. Most are over 30 yrs old and still going strong! (I sometimes outfit my friends and Boy Scouts, which is why I have so many). Some of my favorites are the GG Canoe Guide Pack (with extra large and heavy duty bells and whistles), the GG Solo Canoe Pack (smaller, tapered for solo canoes) and the CCS BushCraft Pack (smaller with side pockets, I often use as a food Pack)
@reubenj.cogburn8546 Жыл бұрын
I just don't know what to make of this. My overall feeling is that the channel hosts rather panicked and made decisions out of fear and inexperience. Any man that watches this is cringing also even if he doesn't have the guts to say so. I know the comments section is sometimes a cuddle session and everybody wants to pat you on the back and talk to you like they're your mama. Life ain't always like that and neither are all people. My take is that he knew he had the easy way out, and all she had to do is press the easy button and some real men would come and save them. Yeah, it might have to take some clear-headed thinking, and maybe some intestinal fortitude to figure your own way out, but instead the easy button So go ahead and hate all you want, my recommendation is have your t levels checked.
@STAUM314 Жыл бұрын
I love the work you put into all your footage, Its a great help to my planning. I have a question for you. What sized canoe are you using (not the solo)? I am planning a trip with my 7YO twins. My son who is 10, and who I've been taking to the BWCA since he was 6, is begging to go. I'm not sure about room in the canoe, I've got a MNII. BTW we are also doing EP33. Thanks!
@gopheradventure9652 Жыл бұрын
That canoe is a 17.5 ft Northstar Northwind. It has two seats, but I have a drop in third seat we use if we need it. If you can drop a third seat in your MN II, I think you’d be fine with the 4 of you. My son really likes to paddle the solo boat and go explore the surrounding area, so brining the solo is convenient. Thanks for the compliments and I hope you have a great trip. EP 33 is great for kids!
@eggman969 Жыл бұрын
How big was the rescue bill they sent you?
@gopheradventure9652 Жыл бұрын
In Minnesota (and most other states), rescues are not charged. Studies have shown that people would not signal SOS if they feared the cost, and would put themselves in further danger. Rescues in Canada are also free. dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm/state-response-teams/Pages/minnesota-aviation-rescue-team.aspx
@eggman969 Жыл бұрын
@@gopheradventure9652 okay, I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info!
@rayfroberg1984 Жыл бұрын
I watched your rescue video and it was really something. It is good that you retrieved all of your gear but excuse me, did you really do a four day trip on a day permit?
@gopheradventure9652 Жыл бұрын
No, that would be against the rules. We got a day permit to retrieve our gear the next day. Then, the day after that, we got a new overnight permit for a different entry point.
@tonecoughlinphotography Жыл бұрын
You've started a new drinking game, mmm-kk? 😅
@whitehondarider22 Жыл бұрын
How much did the helicopter ride cost ya?
@AnthonyHirschman-dr9wv Жыл бұрын
Well done Tony, fun trip!
@richalbrecht1383 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video brother! We did alright;)
@erikstrass807 Жыл бұрын
Curious to what that cost you for the rescue
@stevehisey3896 ай бұрын
I asked another youtuber who was solo and sprained his ankle at the end of a portage, SOS sent , and they were able to send in a float plane. He said it was a forest service rescue and that it was free of charge. Homemade Wonderlust channel was coptered out of the Sawtooths and charged 50K. Depends where you are.
@41321 Жыл бұрын
Arm chair qtrback... But it appeared from the footage before the last portage that you had the canoe a little TOO top-heavy! Lesson learned. Im glad you two were alright. Keep everything low and dry, canoeist out there... And always carry a spare paddle and long FLOATING +50 feet of rope for throw, along with separate canoe guide rope. [or two, aft and stern] JMI Happy paddles people
@GettingToHeaven Жыл бұрын
Greatly enjoyed watching your video! Thanks!
@ChristopherMartini-if5bs Жыл бұрын
My brothers and I were up about the same time running along the Kawishiwi River, water was incredibly high and fast. Glad you both are safe!
@DaveCasey-tc2sw Жыл бұрын
What kind of double bladed paddle do you use?
@gopheradventure9652 Жыл бұрын
It is a bending branches solo slice in 280 cm length.
@MichealBacon Жыл бұрын
Don't blame this on nature. This event occurred precisely because you lack a basic understanding of physics and your inexperience at loading a canoe properly. This is crystal clear at 0.40 and 1:33 . Loading a canoe with the gear packs and blue barrel standing up vertical, instead of lying down horizontal, is a recipe for disaster and was the catalyst of your canoe capsizing in turbulent water. By doing so, you inadvertently raised the center of gravity and reduced the amount of weigh permitted outside the gunnels before a capsize was inevitable. I hope the entire rescue operation was billed to you as a reminder not to embark on adventures way beyond your experience and skill level. And you owe your dad a apology for risking his life unnecessarily.
@wardog8038 Жыл бұрын
Wow! You are so superior to us all, must be awesome to be so great.
@MichealBacon Жыл бұрын
@@wardog8038 Nope, but it is awesome to have learned and exercise common sense when I walk out the door each day. Try it sometime, maybe it'll save your own life someday...or not and you'll be the proud recipient of a Darwin Award. Be safe out there, lots of things to trip over
@Frank-vh8zf Жыл бұрын
All men die, but few ever live like you, my Brother!! Love what you do and enjoy all your, and F'N journeys!!!
@gopheradventure9652 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank! Appreciate it. Paddle on man!
@muskyman26 Жыл бұрын
What did that mistake cost? Curious the ball park fee. I tend to do a lot of risky stuff up there as well
@minnesotaboy4191 Жыл бұрын
Himtony
@tommylyons3765 Жыл бұрын
Cool video, Music unnecessary, rather hear the water flowing and the birds singing. That aside, love it!
@ShorelooksniceRV Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@jimdodd3462 Жыл бұрын
I've stayed at that campsite a couple of times ! A very good one ! Thanks for taking me back !
@tracyelsinger1088 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see someone else who cooks over a stove and not the fire grate. Some people act like I'm weird for that, but I don't like cooking over a fire.
@woodland8902 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a rewarding trip! How long is your paddle? It looks like it goes forever.
@gopheradventure9652 Жыл бұрын
It’s a long paddle designed for solo canoes. 280 cm long. Most kayak paddles are 220-240 cm
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What a fun video. Thank you @Gopher Adventures. PS: was this the time of big weather, where parts of the Arrowhead received 8" of rain at once? Or was that earlier in July?
Nice to see your 3 generation family trip. Looks like you had some fun out there despite the rain. Looking forward to your fall solo video. We have our family guy trip in a few weeks. Putting in at LIS and traveling up to Tak lake.
@@richardpierson9676 thanks Dick! I’ve wanted to go to Takucmich for a few years now. Love that area. I’m not booked yet, but thinking LLC area in late September for my solo.
What was the cost of the rescue?
I hope you had to pay for the rescue. Been in the bwca over 200 days. Have i tipped a canoe? Have i been caught in horrible weather? Have i had bears in my campsite? Yes to all. Also those.....are not rapids. Not even a class 2. No paddles? Why isnt there one strapped in the canoe? City folk should stay in their concrete jungle.
So if you were to get a pack today. Let’s say the expedition size, would you get a CCS or a Granite gear? Buying new that is. Current materials used ect.
CCS. For one reason, CCS uses better quality and higher density materials. GG used to use the same heavy material, but nowadays, I’m willing to bet a CCS pack will last far longer than a GG one.
Also, I just bought a new CCS Bushcrafter pack and the quality and craftsmanship is unmatched.
Sweet! Thanks for the information.
Need flags on a canoe trailer though cause cars might pull out after you ride past not even seeing the canoe on the back. Looks like fun though
DRESSED WRONG. LOADED CANOE TOP HEAVY. NO THROW ROPES. PLEASE DON'T COME TO MAINE!
You were at Lake 1. One of the most crowded places in the boundary waters. All you had to do was wait a while and someone would have come along and they could have gotten your dad off the island, you could’ve warmed him up and continued your trip. You need to consider the safety of the rescuers too. Getting someone in a helicopter is inherently dangerous. You basically went a few hundred yards into the boundary waters, flipped over, and pushed the easy button for a rescue. If this is how you think “wilderness” should work, maybe you should stay home. I think the fact that you had time to video and narrate this also shows that even you are not taking the situation very seriously. So you’re gonna have the rescuers come pick you up while you are YouTubing? Give me a break.
"we're great canoeists, but"... Zero humility.
He was already wet, why didnt he swim across or boat over to get him, poor use of the SOS...
Water was moving far too fast for him to swim or for me to paddle the tandem canoe by myself to perform a rescue. He would have been sucked into the rapids had he tried to swim where there were several “strainers”. Probably would have ended in drowning. S & R informed us that we made the right choice.
I was on a solo trip in the BWCA some years back and saw a solo canoeist with an very small pack. He had an UL looking canoe and carried both easily on the portage where I saw him. I thought this guy has it figured out. Fast travel on smaller lakes with easy portages. Not only was his setup quick, I believe it is safer as your gear is in one bag and your canoe is more stable. If you travel smaller lakes you are less exposed to weather and portages may be longer, but safer due to the light gear. You can bushwack easier if necessary and make one trip. I believe canoeists should consider the UL technique more for enjoyment and safety.
Doesn’t seem like they need to be rescued. Hit the easy button. What you needed to have was some composure but you didn’t have that. All you had to do was calm down. You look dry and comfortable to me
Fun trip! Looks like the fishing was great! Laughed at landing the fish by its tail. :) Nice duct tape repair job. Thanks for sharing the map at the end - helpful for planning purposes. Enjoy your future trips!
Nice video review of the different packs. I am considering the CCS Hybrid pack in the Pioneer size. My question is should I go with the Short Torso size? I am about 5'7" and I have not had my torso measured, but I have heard that it's better to have a smaller torso pack rather than have one too big? I would like to hear your opinion. Thank you.
Good review. With these warm temps I’m getting the itch!
I hope you remember me, I was the one who took your photos from mount rose; my son and I finished that challenge a day before you. I was reliving some memories and just realized that i was attacked by racoons at the same camp site on moose lake during the Border Route Challenge in 2018😂. I hope to see you again this year... I can't wait to be out there again with the watertribe!
Thanks for sharing this video and your story. As a whitewater rafting guide fast moving water can be terrifying. Im glad you and your Dad are ok!
I enjoyed the video! Looks like your new pup is well-trained already...great tripping companion! Thanks for sharing your experiences. :)
Tony, I really enjoy your video's. I love the Stuart lake area, got to go through there a couple years ago, stayed two nights before heading up to iron and crooked and out through mudro like you did, except campsites on Gun were full and we stayed on Moosecamp - beautiful lake and the Moosecamp River (creek) was great. Did you get any video on Picket to Nels? I've always wanted to check that area out and have wondered about the portage that way. I'm sure lots of others are also curious if you would share more, maybe a bonus video? Thanks for taking the time to video all your adventures - what a wonderful legacy for your kids to look back on someday! Take care
Hey Brian, I wish I had video. I was having some issues with my canoe seat (broke a bolt) so I ended up putting the camera away for the Nels Lake leg of the exit. However, the portages were all easy to find, but the long one on the map is actually two portages because the beavers built a huge dam and created a pond you need to paddle through before continuing the portage. Nels Lake is pretty too, wish I would have had time to fish it.
Nice!!!
We stayed at that camp on Gun Lake last year there's a bunch of trash in the woods on the latrine trail which I'm sure you found. We exited Nelson Lake too it wasn't easy to find the trail and had to go over one beaver dam.
That beaver dam heading to Nels Lake is a doozy! Really shortened my hike back to Angleworm going that way though. I found the trash pit you’re referring to on Gun, it just didn’t make the cut for this video because I got a little pissed off about it and went on a little rant. Thanks for watching.
Scary situation for sure. I am glad it worked out and the rescuers were excellent. I canoe trip a lot here in Ontario Canada and the early spring when water is high and cold is definitely the most dangerous time. I did notice that you had a lot of your bags and food barrel standing up above the gunwales of the boat. That raises your centre of gravity and makes you a bit more tippy. I always try to keep the canoe packs etc laying flat on the floor of the boat. The more weight you have in the bottom of the boat, the more stable it is. Thanks for sharing and hopefully this helps more people be safe in the back country.
Wow. Similar to what happened to me, just uploaded my experience. Your situation was much more dire
What was your entry point for this trip? Looking to maybe visit knife lake for the first time next year :)
We entered at Moose Lake.
Sorry if I missed it, what time of year were you on the trail? Early June?
I stayed at the site by Eddy Falls last spring video on my channel.
That chicken looks delicious
All you need is: Foil Chicken Pack, 1 gravy powder packet and 1 box of stuffing. Make the stuffing in a pot, then whisk the gravy packet with water on high heat until boiling for a minute, then add chicken to gravy until it’s hot. Serve over the stuffing. Easy and quick.
@gopheradventure9652 I'm more of a glamper, so I'll probably just order it from grubhub
I absolutely agree with your assessments.I have about a half dozen of each Granite Gear and CCS packs. Most are over 30 yrs old and still going strong! (I sometimes outfit my friends and Boy Scouts, which is why I have so many). Some of my favorites are the GG Canoe Guide Pack (with extra large and heavy duty bells and whistles), the GG Solo Canoe Pack (smaller, tapered for solo canoes) and the CCS BushCraft Pack (smaller with side pockets, I often use as a food Pack)
I just don't know what to make of this. My overall feeling is that the channel hosts rather panicked and made decisions out of fear and inexperience. Any man that watches this is cringing also even if he doesn't have the guts to say so. I know the comments section is sometimes a cuddle session and everybody wants to pat you on the back and talk to you like they're your mama. Life ain't always like that and neither are all people. My take is that he knew he had the easy way out, and all she had to do is press the easy button and some real men would come and save them. Yeah, it might have to take some clear-headed thinking, and maybe some intestinal fortitude to figure your own way out, but instead the easy button So go ahead and hate all you want, my recommendation is have your t levels checked.
I love the work you put into all your footage, Its a great help to my planning. I have a question for you. What sized canoe are you using (not the solo)? I am planning a trip with my 7YO twins. My son who is 10, and who I've been taking to the BWCA since he was 6, is begging to go. I'm not sure about room in the canoe, I've got a MNII. BTW we are also doing EP33. Thanks!
That canoe is a 17.5 ft Northstar Northwind. It has two seats, but I have a drop in third seat we use if we need it. If you can drop a third seat in your MN II, I think you’d be fine with the 4 of you. My son really likes to paddle the solo boat and go explore the surrounding area, so brining the solo is convenient. Thanks for the compliments and I hope you have a great trip. EP 33 is great for kids!
How big was the rescue bill they sent you?
In Minnesota (and most other states), rescues are not charged. Studies have shown that people would not signal SOS if they feared the cost, and would put themselves in further danger. Rescues in Canada are also free. dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm/state-response-teams/Pages/minnesota-aviation-rescue-team.aspx
@@gopheradventure9652 okay, I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info!
I watched your rescue video and it was really something. It is good that you retrieved all of your gear but excuse me, did you really do a four day trip on a day permit?
No, that would be against the rules. We got a day permit to retrieve our gear the next day. Then, the day after that, we got a new overnight permit for a different entry point.
You've started a new drinking game, mmm-kk? 😅
How much did the helicopter ride cost ya?
Well done Tony, fun trip!
Awesome video brother! We did alright;)
Curious to what that cost you for the rescue
I asked another youtuber who was solo and sprained his ankle at the end of a portage, SOS sent , and they were able to send in a float plane. He said it was a forest service rescue and that it was free of charge. Homemade Wonderlust channel was coptered out of the Sawtooths and charged 50K. Depends where you are.
Arm chair qtrback... But it appeared from the footage before the last portage that you had the canoe a little TOO top-heavy! Lesson learned. Im glad you two were alright. Keep everything low and dry, canoeist out there... And always carry a spare paddle and long FLOATING +50 feet of rope for throw, along with separate canoe guide rope. [or two, aft and stern] JMI Happy paddles people
Greatly enjoyed watching your video! Thanks!
My brothers and I were up about the same time running along the Kawishiwi River, water was incredibly high and fast. Glad you both are safe!
What kind of double bladed paddle do you use?
It is a bending branches solo slice in 280 cm length.
Don't blame this on nature. This event occurred precisely because you lack a basic understanding of physics and your inexperience at loading a canoe properly. This is crystal clear at 0.40 and 1:33 . Loading a canoe with the gear packs and blue barrel standing up vertical, instead of lying down horizontal, is a recipe for disaster and was the catalyst of your canoe capsizing in turbulent water. By doing so, you inadvertently raised the center of gravity and reduced the amount of weigh permitted outside the gunnels before a capsize was inevitable. I hope the entire rescue operation was billed to you as a reminder not to embark on adventures way beyond your experience and skill level. And you owe your dad a apology for risking his life unnecessarily.
Wow! You are so superior to us all, must be awesome to be so great.
@@wardog8038 Nope, but it is awesome to have learned and exercise common sense when I walk out the door each day. Try it sometime, maybe it'll save your own life someday...or not and you'll be the proud recipient of a Darwin Award. Be safe out there, lots of things to trip over
All men die, but few ever live like you, my Brother!! Love what you do and enjoy all your, and F'N journeys!!!
Thanks Frank! Appreciate it. Paddle on man!
What did that mistake cost? Curious the ball park fee. I tend to do a lot of risky stuff up there as well
Himtony
Cool video, Music unnecessary, rather hear the water flowing and the birds singing. That aside, love it!
Thanks for sharing
I've stayed at that campsite a couple of times ! A very good one ! Thanks for taking me back !
Nice to see someone else who cooks over a stove and not the fire grate. Some people act like I'm weird for that, but I don't like cooking over a fire.
Looks like a rewarding trip! How long is your paddle? It looks like it goes forever.
It’s a long paddle designed for solo canoes. 280 cm long. Most kayak paddles are 220-240 cm
Thanks for taking us along:)