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Yes indeed! We use your website often just to look for trip ideas, even. It's such a great resource and we so appreciate it! If you're wondering how we arranged the shuttle, it was quite simple, actually - we own 2 vehicles and parked one at the takeout near Kynoch/Bell's Falls, and took the other (with canoe) up to the put-in north of Elliot Lake. PS - we've added a link to myccr.com in this and future video descriptions 😁Thanks for the comment!

Thanks so much! It's such a privilege to access these wild places, so we try to be mindful of others having a different way to appreciate the outdoors, even when it differs from our ways :) Thanks so much for the comment!

Welcome to the channel, new friend! Thanks so much for stopping by and for commenting :)

Thanks a bunch, Mike! Glad you enjoyed it :) We both have a deep love and respect for the natural world and are strengthening that with each foray into the bush!

@RestlessViking Yep - just like that! We're getting 2 more feet right now... nice time to go for a snowshoe. Not a nice time to shovel.

Very challenging indeed! But so worth the effort 🥰

Advil for the win! 😁💪

@@lorettaandjasonoffgrid 😂You got that right! 200mg of ibuprofen got us to the finish line lol

So beautiful! Did you guys get a snow dump in your area as well?

@beautyofthebackcountry right now snowing down south near Shelburne. Haven't been able to make it up to the off grid camp due to all the crazy weather in between! I think it's snowing pretty heavily there now too. Near the west Arm of Nipissing. Hope to be able to enjoy it but not worth the risk of the 4 hour drive!

@lorettaandjasonoffgrid Best to be safe, for sure!! The lake effect snow is crazy already 😳

Ouff! That sounds like less fun, for sure...ours was light and fluffy, thank goodness!

Thanks, Jerry! It's definitely a festive time up here in the North 🙃

Well put! We were overjoyed with the scene we hiked into. We couldn't believe our good fortune and timing! Cameras can't capture it entirely, but it's a good approximation :)

It truly is gorgeous after all of that hard work!

Careful what you wish for, friend! haha!

@ I’m dreaming of the snowfalls of my childhood….. bring it on! 😊

Indeed we did! Thanks to that big ol Lake Superior...Cheers!

You would absolutely love this trail, Jerry! It was quite challenging and so scenic at every turn. We don't have the exact elevation stats from our hike, because we only had the AllTrails app on periodically (to save battery life on our phones!). That said, the Alltrails website shows it as being 1285m of elevation gain, which is no joke lol see it here - www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/heavens-gate-trail Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for joining us on our journeys! Hope you enjoy as much as we do 😀

Fall is absolutely the best time to hike! You can stay cool with temps under 10C at the warmest times, and the lookouts over deciduous forests are unmatched 😍 Jay uses a very similar hat to that one during summer to keep the sun off his face and neck. A key part of our kit!

Ahhhh...do you mean Dawn? She and her partner Rein were along for our second (and longest/most challening) leg of the trail! Dawn and Sheri have been best friends since childhood, but not blood related! They're sisters in relation only, but not genetically ;)

@beautyofthebackcountry yes I believe Dawn it was. They look quite a bit alike.....same smile. 👍👍

Indeed a perfect 3 or 4 day hike - 2 was a bit ambitious! Thanks for checking it out - not sure if your kiddos would be into the whole trail, but there are some really rewarding day hikes in either direction (from Willisville, or Fort LaCloche) that offer stunning views, without the punishing distances lol

@@beautyofthebackcountry thanks for the heads up on the Willisville area! And this trail. Kids have done some tough mountain hikes, they can do it, problem is I have to carry most of their gear..HA!!! So the day hike sounds goo. Maybe next time we head into Killarney for a canoe trip via Espanola this would be a nice side trip. We have to go two canoes now, so we are looking into Quetico, haven't been there since university. Have you done any fun routes that way?

@@21Swayzee Yeah your gang has been squeezing into that one poor boat, which was impressive! Time to get the canoe over their heads and portage 😉 We haven't been out camping past Steel River, to be honest, but we've looked at a bunch of routes around Quetico and beyond up near Dryden. Such gorgeous boreal out that way...less traffic even than here!

@@beautyofthebackcountry yeah, we are looking at a wabakimi train drop off too. I went to school in T Bay, so lots of amazing, less travelled routes that way.

@21Swayzee Wabakimi is on our list as well! We've been in touch with a lot of folks regarding that - people who helped create the park as well as folks who travel it often. Magical place!

Such gorgeous scenery, yes! That must have been a harrowing couple of days getting stuck in winter...at least you had a cabin to go to. It sounds like your squad made the right decision. For us, we didn't even bring our sat-com device on this trip, which was an oversight (it usually stays attached to Jay's PFD), so we needed to reach cell service before 9am so as not to panic our work colleagues 😆 Thanks for watching!

@beautyofthebackcountry yes. We had snowmachines at least but with the deep snow it was even difficult on those. And it was almost an hour drive on the logging road on a good day to get back to the nearest town with cell service so we simply said it's too dangerous, let's go back to camp. Family in town knew we were experienced with winter travel in the north so when we didn't come out, they simply said; after that storm they probably decided to wait an extra day. I used to joke with them; if you don't hear from me, just wait longer. I'll be fine. Wasn't my first rodeo doing that and my boss learned quick if it was Monday and I said on Friday I was going camping and I wasn't there..... then yup, I didn't quite make it out on time. But then again, there was a couple of times I could have if I pushed it but, meh, sometimes work wasn't a priority at the moment. LOL! Just don't tell my old boss that. Now with an Inreach I don't have an excuse not to contact them.

@@darrendavidsonoutdoors haha we won't mention to your old boss when we see them 😆But it sounds to us like you had your priorities straight back then too 👌

It's a highly challenging, but equally rewarding hike that we'd recommend to folks who have at least 3 or 4 days to complete! The Heaven's Gate view actually brough tears to both of our eyes and was a very special moment for sure. Surprise bears can be exhilarating, but we'd prefer to have more distance between us and our ursine neighbours when possible 😅 We were a bit apprehensive that final hour of hiking out, being atop that one final rocky peak, but that was navigated safely enough and we managed to get out with just aches and pains for a couple of days. Fully recovered now and magically looking forward to more hikes!

haha thank you! This is how we build our strength, though we sure didn't feel all that strong immediately after this one 😪

Thanks so much! Yes, the chance encounter with our bear friend was invigorating to say the least 😅 We couldn't believe the views and our fortune with the weather (until the very last hours lol). Thanks for watching!🙏

haha great question! For me (Jay) it's because I don't mind long portages and find them better than the in-and-out of the puddle jumps. Both Sheri and I actually enjoy a nice walk through the forest, so don't shy away from a long portage. I can't speak for others on that point, but for us that's why. Thanks so much for checking out the video and for the comment! 🙏

@beautyofthebackcountry awesome. Loved your video. We have a family owned camp at Glen Afton called Cowboy LaBelle on the Sturgeon River. Love it there. Aldo I never been in the back country much I will one day... but we do enjoy the area around camp... Chinigouchi river... Sturgeon River... lakes around it too. My dad went to Kettle Falls when he was younger... I'm next to go 😉

@@michellabelle6357 That's beautiful country out there! Highly recommend visiting the more remote parts of the Sturgeon and Chiniguchi Rivers...they're magical! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙏

Thanks, Karen! We needed a nap after this one too 😅

Thanks mom 🥰 We made it out, thankfully! Sometimes the journey is tougher than we anticipate, but we always make it out ❤

It's so beautiful! And it's also surprisingly large - many people associate the LaCloche range with Killarney, but it extends quite far west. Thanks for watching! 🙏

Thanks so much! Yes, the final hour of portaging down the soaking quartzite was a bit touch-and-go, but we took it slowly and were certain of our footing and made it out without a fall. Highly recommend the area - there are many shorter day hikes from either Willisville or Fort LaCloche (south of Massey - quite close to you!) that are very rewarding and not so...arduous lol Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching 🙏

Thanks, Lana! We highly recommend this trail if you and your partner are ever able to take the time. It's challenging for sure, but if you can budget 3-4 days it would be a delightful hike. Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙏

Aww thanks, friend! Sometimes you just can't get bad footage of such a lovely area 🙏

We'll look into the Salonpas for sure - the aches were real after that first day! The scenery was unbelievable - we'd seen the LaCloche range before, but from the tops of the peaks overlooking Huron, she's a sight to behold 😍 We're not hikers by trade, so the extra weight of the frying pan and chairs are things we don't even think about haha. The Durston is definitely nicer with the interior...who knew? 🤣

Thanks for the inspiration, Tyler! Naanzarottis were delish and hit the spot after a long day 🙏

Thanks, Jeff! This one is basically in your backyard, if you're ever considering it. Worth the slog for the views, as long as you give it enough time to not have to rush...or be late for work lol

We think you're right about where the trail split - there were trail signs clear on the trail down toward Camp Manitou, but none directing you westward toward the rest of the trail, so we had to look pretty hard for the correct trail. We were inspired by some of your videos showing the area of the Heaven's Gate trail and we're grateful for your insights and experience. Thanks so much for checking it out 🙏

This part of LaCloche is magical and typically much less travelled than the Killarney area - something to keep on the list! Bear spray is something we haven't added to our kit just yet, nor are bear bangers. We typically stick to camping in areas where there are no habituated bears and are remote enough that they run from humans as fast as possible. We are definitely considering adding one of them to our kit these days, now that we're closer to civilisation. Thanks for watching!

Aww haha thanks, Derek!! 🙏

That's awesome! It's such a beautiful area up there - quiet and full of lovely vistas. We highly recommend canoeing this river in spring. The fishing is said to be superb as well, though we didn't manage to catch any. Congrats on the cabin!

Oh! Zane's TH-cam channel is just getting underway slowly now, but you can find him at @avocado.adventures on TH-cam, Instagram and Facebook. It was truly wonderful to be able to share our journey with our great friends. Friends in general are such a blessing <3

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! It really is something to be able to do these things with the person you love most (for both of us), and we count ourselves eternally blessed for that. Many more to come!

Thank you so much, Joolz! It was a challenge I've (Sheri) been working towards for some time and am so happy to have accomplished.

Haha Those 30yo's have the market cornered, but we 40-somethings still have some spunk 😉 Fellow musician! Welcome to the channel - hoping you enjoy what we do out in the Northern Ontario of Canada wilderness. Welcome aboard, new friend!

Thanks, Donald! I agree regarding Maskinonge, but it's such a lovely lake and deserves to be paddled, even if you have to dodge some pontoon boats. I knew there would be plenty of motorboats, but the raging kegger on the tiny island next to me was a wild card I couldn't have planned for lol The whole area is complete magic, when human disregard is taken out of the equation. Thanks for tuning in!🙏

@@beautyofthebackcountry Yep, sometimes other peoples activities can interfear with a place or time. When that happens I just move on and continue enjoying where I am and try to keep some distance from the busy places. That's usually not hard for me cause I only go out in early spring and very late fall. I'm not out in the summer.

Oh, thank you! We 100% recommend the trip, if you can take at least a week. Reach out if you are looking for info or maps or otherwise help on planning your journey. Looks like you enjoy similar trips so we'll check out your channel as well!

@@beautyofthebackcountry Thank you so much! You guys are awesome :D definitely will do. Love planning next years trips through the hard water season

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

Thanks, Mike! Who knew you had a TH-cam channel?! Amazing 🥰

@NotSoEpicAdventurer Haha this was an April fool's short we put out this year... who's to say what is real and what is fake these days with AI? 😉

@ I recall seeing them too - just couldn’t avoid a few bad puns lol

It really is! Thanks so much for watching :)

Appreciate the feedback - sorry it's not for you. Best wishes!

Truly, it was our pleasure to share. Temagami is such a gem of wilderness that we can't wait to return at the next opportunity! Thanks for watching and for the sweet comment!

Thank you for the kind words and for subscribing!

It really is a gem - the whole region is so special and we can't wait to get back. Thanks, Mattias!