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Cheers, Jim! Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

Thanks so much, Darren! I know you're up in the opposite end of Temagami, but the whole place is magical. You're so right about slowing down...it's not something that I (Jay) do very well, but Sheri is better with taking it at a proper pace to enjoy the journey. I'm learning. Looking forward to your next adventure! We can't bring ourselves to hot tent, as we spend most of the winter travelling to our little shack in the bush - coziest place on earth in the winter 🥰

Thank you so much, Susan 🥰

Thank you so much - coming from you, I'll take that incredibly kind comment! Much appreciated 🙏

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching the video! The camera doesn't quite capture the beauty entirely, but we do our best 😀

Thank you so much for the very thoughtful comment and watching the adventure! That feeling is gone and hasn't returned...but we've done a few trips since, so it helps keep the proverbial wolves at bay 😉 I hope they were tears of joy for the lovely world we are a part of. Thanks again!

Oh, super neat that you knew him! We thought it was an interesting little tribute with the best view on the lake (at sunset especially). That portage to Kukagami was actually where we were headed before we were rained out on our lazy day! Thanks for watching and commenting, Steve!

Thanks, Loretta! We do our best to capture the beauty of what we immerse ourselves in, but cameras never quite get it all 😍 Appreciate the kindness!

Oh, I hope you get the chance to do the trip! Being from Algoma, we're not used to the bigger crowds and full campsites - but we spent a great weekend on Wolf and Chiniguchi a few years ago in late September. The weather was gorgeous, so it was still crowded...but the views are so worth it. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about parts of the route, portages, etc. We're happy to help a fellow camper!

Thanks so much, Curtis! We typically spend our winters editing our summer/fall trips from the previous year, so the heartache of the long winter isn't quite as bad 😉 It's the next best thing to being there! Good luck on that trip - it sounds like a doozy! Would love to have 2 weeks to hit the forest....

Thanks a million, Trevor - you're too kind. Yep that song is actually from my most recent solo album - released it in 2020, so for reasons unnecessary to mention, I wasn't able to tour it and promote it haha. I typically prefer to not force folks to listen to my singing voice after enduring my yammering for the remainder of the video, but I appreciate the encouragement. I got so lucky with weather that I didn't see rain until the last 2 days - so grateful for that, especially because my tarp was my groundsheet 😂 I was pretty amazed at the amount and spread of the ants! A few people have noted that to me, but the site is amazing if you can keep them off of you. I only had a few bites here and there.Thanks again for watching, Trevor!

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Gary! Missing sleeping bag is pretty bad, for sure...depending on the season, of course! In summer, maybe not so bad. I edited it out of the video, but one time doing the Bark Lake loop a few years back, we forgot our paddles at home and had to buy some in Espanola (ssshhhhh....don't tell anyone!) 🥸

Thanks, cuz!

Thanks, Derek! We almost always have our first aid kit, but on this one I (Jay) forgot it 🙃 Packing after playing a show at 2am is a likely excuse, but I managed. I appreciate you checking out the premiere and for your tip! I hope you get a chance to get back up to Temagami...it's magical.

Absolutely won't be able to forget it! Though the mosquitoes under the tarp would be a nice thing to forget lol Thanks for watching and the comment!

On this trip? The toughest was likely the one between Button and Dougherty - or perhaps Kelly's Portage, simply due to the 3.5km hilly distance. But all-time, would have to be Diablo portage between Diablo Lake and Santoy Lake in NW Ontario. What is your most challenging portage??

Thanks so much!!

Thanks so much, Jerry! It's a magical place :)

@Shusts_in_Canada haha you get used to these things, trust us. The hard work is always rewarded deep in the wilderness with solitude and gorgeous views!

@@beautyofthebackcountry that’s so true, some you forget all you pain when looking at those views 🤩

haha!! Don't subscribe to the copy cats ;)

The trail overall is quite demanding! This section is fairly technical and steep, but the reward is 100% worth it :)

Thanks, Jerry! It was nice to prove to myself (Sheri) that I could travel through the forest for multiple days on my own :)

Have you been up that way before, or are you perhaps from the area?

@@beautyofthebackcountry I know Elliot Lake area well.(Little White River my favourite area. Nice video!) Love following adventures. Just followed several clues and Google mapped it. I grew up in Elliot Lake , and visit it often, so I know about nostalgia. Love your videos!

ahhh amazing, thanks Frank! Glad you are enjoying our videos of the Algoma area and beyond. We sure are lucky to be in such close proximity to so many gorgeous wild places :)

Haha Those are authentic Northern Ontario bugs...no fancy post-production tricks here. Anyone who can wield a circular saw like Jason is bound to notice the little things ;) You guys are fabulous - thanks so much for watching!

@@tangenttrails Thanks a million! We had such a great adventure on the coolest river :)

Not much that matters, that's for sure!

Thanks, James! It's such a lovely and under appreciated canoeing area, Jay's been fishing on that creek since he was a boy. It was extra special with the fall colours being so vivid at this time as well. Thanks for watching!

Thanks, Richard! We were on the river in early June and it was in prime form, though we did run aground in a couple of spots, we managed to maintain the bottom of our boat in relatively good shape :) Always appreciate the kind words!

It was indeed! The further we get from the trip, the more wonderful we remember it :) Thanks for checking out the series!

@@beautyofthebackcountry My son is there now. Hopefully late summer does not have the bugs and his weather is better.

@@cthymnn2010 Oh awesome! Best of luck to your son! The bugs should be considerably less intense this time of year, and water levels on the river are likely lower than when we went, but overall the trip should be fabulous!

We still haven't been out on Temiskaming in a canoe yet, but have heard some amazing things. Devil's Rock might push us that much more to visit! Thanks so much for watching and commenting :)

@@beautyofthebackcountry ya Temiskaming is what I often call little Superior. She sure has a temper some days and if you're not paying attention to her mood, you could be another statistic of the lake. So far she's taken 3 lives this year alone. One this past winter and two this summer. The third person they're still looking for but as I told the neighbor the other day; this is why I call it little Superior cause she often doesn't give up her dead. If you're ever in New Liskeard area, let me know. I'll show you the sites..... safely.

@@darrendavidsonoutdoors Whoa...yeah we've heard that she's super deep, and thus can be really cold even in summer. We'll definitely reach out if we make our way up to the Tri-Towns! Thanks, Darren!

We bet the Superior canoe trip was amazing! The Rossport area is so beautiful - we can't wait to canoe around those islands as well. Thanks so much for the kind words and for checking out our channel!

Thanks so much! We were so pleased with the trip - we can't wait to be back to do a bunch more fly fishing and run those rapids again!

It's a truly magical river - and the fishing is said to be excellent for brook and rainbow trout, though we didn't fish it very hard. Just a handful of casts from our campsite on the first night. We look forward to your video when you get a chance to make it. Thanks for watching!

@@beautyofthebackcountry thanks.... and YOUR music? Love it

Thank you so much, Shawn! It's nice to be able to set the mood just how we want by creating the music ourselves :)

It sure beats the Tilt-a-Whirl! And it's free

Thanks so much, James! We completely agree with your comments - we're so lucky to be able to escape to such gorgeous country, whether solo or as a team. We appreciate the kind words!

The saw is working amazingly, Steve - thanks for that!! It's so light and sturdy. Best pull saw on the market - hands down.

Our pleasure, Tyler :) It's such a lovely little river! Thanks so much!

We were so grateful for such an amazing trip in a lovely area <3 Thanks so much for watching, Loretta!

Thanks, Tyler! We had been talking about doing this trip for at least a couple of years - it came out exactly as we had hoped. Highly recommend trying this route!

Aww thank you! We're always learning :)

Thank you so much! It's a magical river :)

Thanks, Jim! It is indeed a gem - a hidden gem in plain sight 😁

Thank you so much for the kind words and support! We're so glad you enjoy our trips :)

@@beautyofthebackcountry Just read about Jay & his music… I listened to Beautiful You and what a superb voice he has. What a star💙

@@AnneTivendale Awww...how sweet! Thank you so very much for the kind words 🥰

Thanks so much, Eric! We've certainly been bitten by the whitewater bug and it's super fun. I believe you would have actually been on highway 129 heading toward Missinaibie and Chapleau - that is the MIssissagi River that hugs the highway for a while. We have a video about that river as well you should check out - it's our favourite river! This one is a tributary of the Mississagi :) Thanks for watching!!

@@beautyofthebackcountry I'll be sure to check out that video too! I can see why it's your favourite river -- it's gorgeous!