5 Day Solo Canoe Journey BWCA PART 1
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I've been dreaming about doing this and now it happened. First time doing a solo canoe trip. Only my second ever canoe trip.
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Shug
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I find I talk to myself more now that I'm over 60 then before. I figured it out. I'm talking to the most intelligent person I know. I agree with me on most everything. Sure we argue once in a while but not much, AND definitely NOT in public.
LOL.
There's nothing like expert advice!
@Sam S Wait 'til you get to 70 - you won't let being in public interrupt the arguments🙃
@@HoosierRallyMaster when I say not in public, that's meant so that no one can pick sides and drive a wedge between me and myself. After a I still have to live with myself.
Yep.
I was just thinking to myself earlier today “I haven’t seen a new vid from Shug in awhile” and then here you are.
did you say it three times while turning around and juggling balls in the mirror?
@@NewsViewsAndTruth No, I was sitting under a tarp shelter with my daughter watching it rain lol
Early!
Thought the same thing as I was settling in for the night
I only put a video out if I got something. No real schedule. Sometimes I'm in the mood...sometimes not. Thankee.
I'm getting all emotional after seeing good, old Shug of the piney woods finally grab a paddle and head out on a solo canoe trip. Watching him glide effortlessly across the BWCA does my old heart good. Keep the open side up and maybe you'll be up for a trip to Ontario's piney woods one day!
72 hours away from 4 day trip in the BWCAW with my 10 year old son. Since it’s all I can think about right now, I’ll say I’m very grateful for this video.
Glory awaits ya'll.....
I’m voting for a Shug-Hickory canoe trip in the BWCA. As an aside, your shout outs were very classy and I expect most appreciated. I really enjoy these videos as a 63 year old retired guy. Keep ‘er movin’.
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy! Shug in a canoe. I gotta say, for a first time solo trip, you made some good decisions. Cold and rainy...stay another day. Windy? Angle the canoe at a 45 degree angle. Got a canoe? Bring a little extra. Portage your own shortage. I hope to see more trips in the future!
Your happiness in this video is palpable Shug, congrats on the great trip! I am at 13 consecutive days chilling in my hammock. All secure in sector Durango.
I’m laying in my hammock hanging in the back yard watching Shug it doesn’t get any better than this except to be camping with Shug
What a blast it is watching you take this first step on a new type of adventure for yourself, as well as for many of your viewers.
Thanks for taking us along and sharing it.
Man oh man, you are getting me pumped for my BWCA trip in a month! So looking forward to trying out my homemade hammock that I never would have thought to do without seeing yours and others' videos!
I find this funny.
I've been canoe camping for 40+ yrs. Discovered hammocks in the early 2000's.
That led to hiking and hammocking.
You've just done the exact opposite 🤣.
Keep watching that Canadian content.
You need a better fishing rod..
Best Video yet!
Thank you Shurg for the videos. Because of you and Sintax77's channel I finally got my own Hammock and now it's all I can dream about laying/sleeping in. Thank you for the travels with you and hopefully someday see you on the trail. Please be safe and well wishes to you and your family. Cheers
Yep, get on out there, folks, for real. Thanks for another fun adventure. Looking forward to seeing the Hickory Brothers on the water!
I've been with you since 2011 man . You got me into hammocks, ula gear and dcf tarps just when I thought I've got it all figured out BAMmm you go and throw in a canoe. Great stuff sir you are the man coming out of that comfort zone. Paddle on my friend
Sean (Shug), I want you to know how much your videos mean to me and my family. Over the last year I've developed some health issues that impact my ability to visit the SHT and BWCA, your videos keep me close to both. Thank you!
I think I heard you say portage the Canadian way...you've been watching too many paddlers up north! Very touched to be mentioned there---thanks a million Shug. Chilly start, not so fun for wet feet (or the nether regions for that matter), but it only makes that steamy espresso taste better. Love watching you soak up the joy of the canoe trip. Looked like a really nice boat to solo and that little pocket fisherman was a riot. Few things could enhance living more than a loving partner 💚
I'll get a real rod one day and a few lures. Watched your video on that. One step at a time!
Great video, Shug. Never been canoeing, but love to kayak camp.
Now that looks like fun. Celebrating 34 years today. She puts up with all my imperfections. Life is good. Take care, Al
Congratulations you fortunate fellow!
Great 👍 Video, This is JW from Mississippi Outpost. I’m 53 years old and I’m grateful for finding your channel. Thanks Mate
I found myself smiling through most of your video, happy to see you enjoying the BWCA in a canoe. I was glad to see you joyful despite the rain; I've told many people, a day of rain in the BWCA is more beautiful than just about any place on earth in the sunshine. I'm thinking your fishing would be more productive out on the water rather than from the shore. Your videos always bring me joy. This one did not disappoint. Next time, if you're going to take those monster portages, spring for a Kevlar rental! You'll shave about 20 to 25 pounds off your burden. Once I went Kevlar, I've never gone back.
Well I got to use this canoe for free! It felt pretty light to me...more or less.
canoeing is luxury, you can bring a lot of home comforts and you're not lugging it on your back for 60km!
Great to see the ol' ultra lightweight back packer out on the canoe Shug. The reason you watch so many Canadian channels with canoeing is because of how much water and wilderness we have up here! Was told years ago, "It's Ok to talk to yourself, as long as you don't answer" lol.
I was told that later....more water than trails. Whoooooooo Buddy)))))
It's honestly great to hear you shout out John and Kevin. Kevin really is an absolute gem he is the sole reason I got back into camping in 2014. I've stumbled onto John's channel this year since I've been going up to lake Superior for the last 4 years his channel fits perfect. Then I saw the amok 5.0 and bought it because of John. Then hahaha I went to amoks website watched a bunch of videos and found you shug.
I'm doing a 5 day with my 60 year old father in Killarney Ontario this October.
"GREATFUL"
Good guys to give a shout-out too 'eh? AMOK is a cool rig.
It’s always great listening to “the breeze” pontificate throughout his videos.
The Breeze blows some hot air!!! haaaa Whoooooooo Buddy)))))
Well it sorta looks like a hammock. I wonder how it hangs. Nice to see you try new things.
I used to have a kayak and often wished I had went with a canoe.
Waterproof stuff sacks tied in, makes good flotation. Garbage bags are lightweight waders.
I live in a desert now and the nearest water is full of jet skis.
Kevlar used to be the lightest boats, but it is likely carbon fiber these days.
I see a lot of kevlar. The one I used was royalex.
Wow shug - great trip thanks for taking us along with you
Atb my friend 👍🏽🏴
You must admit being on the water is special.and sharpen your skills. Dealing with the wind can be a challenge. I’m sure you will enjoy it I certainly do. It’s not the same old thing every day.🇨🇦👍
You look and sound really happy! Congrats on the deck build. Part II here i come
Shug, you're gonna love it.
Have fun and stay safe.
Careful Shug that paddle might just hook you and turn you into a flat water man! Welcome to my home territory! Comeback now, yahear! Thanks👍
Shug, sooooo happy you’re enjoying A canoe trip. Married 50+ years, canoeing BWCA with my wife, kids & grandkids for 40+ years. Loved every minute. Nothing beats having your grandkids say they want to come back next year! Get Meg out there too!
Had me at “shrimp and maybe crab”…. The nail was a bonus. 😂
Thanks for appreciating the nail!
@@shugemery nailed it!
You talk to yourself because you have an entertainer background. Even when your alone, its in your blood. Thanks for the vid.
It would be nice to see you and hickory together again. blessing.
You're a good editor. great videos! BWCA life 😎
I appreciate that.....thankee.
LOL, Shug you got me on calling you The Breeze!🎶🎵🎶 Great video, thank you Sir!
I prefer to be called The Bluster~~~
Nothing like watching Shug videos getting gear ready for next week's trip.
Whoooooo Buddy))))
State of MN should sponsor this guy for promoting all the the state has to offer.
Shug I’m happy to see you in a canoe. Good stuff.👍🇨🇦
Backpacking, Canoeing and Hiking...can't go wrong especially up there...Jealous I haven't been out yet this year. Thanks for the reminder to get out...
Hey Shug, you called out a few folks that inspired you for canoe camping. I want you to know you got me into winter camping and hammock camping years ago. Thank you!!! After your channel I found the solo canoe stuff too and do it regularly!! Thanks!!!
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Look at Shug getting his sea legs on. It looks good on you Shug. In the end it’s all about the hammock camp and being out there, not how ya get there right? With a canoe you’ll be going places in the Boundary waters that you can’t get to by a strictly “hiking” trail. Warning though, Shugs could develop webbed feet with prolonged soggy feet.
After thousands of miles of backpacking, I took my first trip to BWCA a couple of years ago and truly fell in love with the place. I approached my trip the same way. I carried extra weight, did double carries on portages and carefully picked my campsites. My loop out of Snowbank Lake out to Knife Lake and around was magical and I fell in love with that wilderness. I could tell you felt the same by the constant smile on your face. Good stuff.
Great video Shug! Looks just wonderful, just you out there alone. Big hello from Sweden
Solo in the BWCA is just about the best thing in the world.
Ronco Pocket Fisherman. Man, that brought back some memories! Glad to see you on the water! Welcome to the dark side!
Shug 40 plus minutes, of only part 1, is what I call time well spent and very appreciated for the sharing.
Canoe, pancakes, loon song, portage, low chair, candy, short pants, 44 degrees, portage, talking to yourself, peaceful, Megs love, fishing, finished deck, water fowl and a portage. Sector 7 has it going on! Glad you made the time. That's a great reminder.
"I don't have to do it? Do I?" One of the reasons I love back packing on weeks long hiking trips. Hike, find a fantastic spot, stop and rest for hours socking in the beautiful countryside.
Righto~~~
Really enjoyed the video, an injury at 21 left me with a permanent lower back disability so I can't go lifting heavy loads but I like to walk a few miles each day so I live vicariously through you and your adventures! Cheers from a fellow Minnesotan!
that sucks man! Hopefully you can still enjoy some wilderness. People dont realize how humbling and sacred being out in the woods really is! Stay safe sir! Cheers!
@@slimc3769 Thanks Slim, I still get out when I can, mostly car camping but it's still something, my dream is to do a trip out west on Route 66 through the Mojave and whatnot, I just enjoy open sky and horizons too, but we'll make it through day by day!
Well done, nice to see you in a canoe. I like to say that canoe tripping is the highest form of human expression 😀
Proud of ya' Shug.
FINALLY wetting a line !!
Not sure how I've missed this video. So happy to see you stayed on Vista Lake, as I stayed there on my first solo trip to the BWCA as well a few years ago. I got lucky and camped on the south campsite though. Beautiful lake for sure, but up there they all are. Thanks for sharing your adventures Shug!
-"Big Flounder"
I loved all those lakes but Vista did not disappoint~~
Shug congrats on 36 years! It’s great feeling knowing that we have someone that loves us for who we are, the good the bad and the ugly. lol My wife and I celebrate our 40th this June. We love kayaking and fishing together but it’s getting harder to get it in and out of the yaks. We laugh at each other getting and out. Between Charlie horses and legs not moving very well. She told me the other day when went fishing and trying to get out of the yak, we might not be able to do this one of these days. We love being out in nature. We’re glad we’ve past this love to our kids and grandchildren. I enjoy watching you on your outings. God Bless you and your family…
Congratulations to you as well~~~~
Maybe time for an open top kayak.
Glad to see you out enjoying the water. I have always just wore neoprene socks and water shoes, then changed into boats for portage
Righto~ Thankee.
Wonderful video like always. We stayed on the Cherokee site and the seagulls were active on that same island. Beautiful site.
Those gulls were fun to gander at. Great site wasn't it?
twirl is indeed a superior chock bar.
Anyway Shug, you are such an inspiration.
Sure is a right goodie. I love all UK candy.
Shug. You have the gift of story telling. Thank you for what you do. I hope it inspires other to get out there like it does me.
Nice: pancakes...those look real good. Another hang in the hammock & video from Shug. Great place out there. Can smell the evergreens & hear the mosquitoes. I even see some berries. Zzzzzz... 🐑 🐑 🐑
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I usually go like hell the first day to get as far in as possible to see less people. I find myself taking a day off the second day like you did, to rest up and enjoy just being out. I tend to always travel when it rains, gets kinda boring sittin under a tarp all day. I gave up on pancakes after my first camping trip as a kid, they make a big mess for the nutritional value received. Never used a hammock, air mattress has always worked fine for me. I never use the paddle as a corner pole for the shelter, I always get out fishing after camp is set, if it isn't too late. Solo trips have a flavor that most people will never experience, you appear to be a guy that would be fun to do a trip with, march on, brotha
Yes, the get-away! Pancakes are more a taste thing for me other than nutritional value. I find canoeing was nowhere near as tiring as pure backpacking. Hammocks allow me to sleep longer and so much better and have restorative qualities for my 63 year old body. Had I wanted to paddle in the evening the paddle is so easy to remove from my tarp so no issue there. It can have duel function. Solo was amazing for sure.
Its that classic low pressure counter spin. Been there in 42 and rain for a week. It really molds your perspective.
Ya' get whatcha get I reckon!
Shug, that shot with your canoe paddle and the lake in the background through the trees... the loons singing and the gentle rain on the tarp... that brought back some long forgotten great memories, thank you! 😌
What a great surprise! Shug in a canoe.Hope you’re getting your coffee crisp fix
Paddlin' paradise! Came across "Doug's Dandy stove" you gave me years ago. Good to hear from ya'
darn I love boating camping......I have a little inflatable one-man kayak with double paddle......spending all day on the lake or river and in the afternoon setting up my tent and making dinner.....sometimes fishing, sometimes foraging for wild edibles.....
here in Germany there some great rivers,,, that are interconnected, so no portages.......but I usually go out if I reach a lock......in summer those locks are pretty busy with motor boats,,,, and with me in my tiny kayak sitting side by side in that lock and getting lifted up or down,.... can be scary....
And yes wet feet are an occupational hazard when boating.........thats why I put some thick wool socks on when I am back in my boat....keeps them dry and warm, seeing that in a kayak you cant move very well to stretch your legs or wiggle your toes.....
My grandson and i where just up there from the 19th to the 25th on Baker lake to sawbill loop we had a great time and rain and cold at nights but was still great love it up there we did the loop in are kayaks so good
Great shot of that portage, yeah those little roses are nice. Great, those island-view shots, the steamy brew...very important to me: came of age a ways north into the Canucks, and they ban me for some minor rukkus stateside...close as I get to the good oL' days. Dang Canucks!
Great shots of those loons: amazing you got em' like that. They set it up.
Those loons were actors.
Happy to see Shug has finally taken advantage of the BWCA. Certainly one on Minnesota’s treasures.👍👍👍
I always have taken advantage of it by foot trails!
@@shugemery I’ve been a long time subscriber and always wondered why you devoted your vids to the trails and not taking advantage of the canoeing. Next I would highly recommend dog sledding the BWCA. I’ve made two memorable trips out of Ely with White Wilderness. You get your own sled and team for the week and traverse the BWCA. Great fun and adventure.👍👍👍
Great music: pause for a little intermission to look up those lakes and that route. This is a very good one. They all are.
It was a great route.
Its amazing when you turn that thar canoe upside down--nuthin falls out!
Always enjoy your video’s. Good to see you out in a boat. My wife and I are looking foreword to our yearly pilgrimage to BWCA in august.
Shug you really need a real fishing pole and tackle box. It’s really fun watching you expand into another outdoors adventure, recharging the adventure batteries.
Formerly Law Dawg
True. I think I will. But still not sure I am really a fishing guy yet. Too many hobbies as it is.
Just finished the Voyageur Border route from International Falls to Lake Superior. The last portage is a tough one at 2,630 rods (8.5 Miles). Best part is I get a Shug video when I get back. Life is good.
WOW......I'll never whine about a portage again~~~
Great video Shug! Excited to see more canoe trips from you, I'd recommend Joe Robinet's channel too (Another Canadian canoer for you) Going up this fall from the Twin Cities to the BWCA - Can't wait!
Looks a lot like fun. I enjoy your humor. Waiting for episode two.
10:47 listen to those birds. So soothing 👌
Man, can't believe a 40+ min video went buy so fast! Great stuff sir. Hope I can make one of those paddle trips myself one day.
Good for you for trying out something new, Shug. Great trip, and thanks for taking us along. I enjoy Canadian TH-cam paddling, too - Lost Lakes is my favorite. Be well!
Thanks for taking us a long...bad place to pick up a nail in the tire
Looks like a fun time SHUG! So glad to see you out enjoying the world. WHOOOOOOOOOOHBUDDAYYYYY!!!!
Watching this while it's downpouring here. Always good to live vicariously through your adventures.
After watching a few UK blokes across the pond on their canoe trips, I picked up a PVC roll top bag with carry strap and another roll top bag with backpack straps made by Palm gear. Used it at a watering hole and planning to use it for canoeing and kayaking trips.
I'm really interested in them barrels that are packable. Simon, A bloke in the woods uses em as do some other channels for canoe trips.
@@TNBushcrafter gotta love Simon. Might find an old pickle barrel somewhere or use a bucket with a screw-on gamma seal lid.
@@MikeycatOutdoors kinda funny you mention that. I have a better half that is a dietary manager that supervises a kitchen at an assisted living facility. She brings me pickle buckets all the time. They have a great silicone type gasket but they are the pop off lids. I use them for hydroponic pepper growing. I can also get the other extreme 55 gallon barrels but no lid. The barrels he uses are around 20 gallon I believe and are great when used with the pack frame.
Nothing like finishing the deck to enjoy outdoor living and celebrate by going away to enjoy the outdoor living :) (I can't get enough of the outdoor living either).
Wow hearing that you and your wife have been together for 36 years is touching. You even mentioned 4-5 years before that! You should be so proud of that :). Me and my Fiancé just got engaged after 7 years of being together. We are so excited to move forward in that way and hearing your success is absolutely incredible
Being nice to each other helps. Meg says it is important to "make a great team."
Always enjoy your adventures, now even more jealous of the canoe trip.
Your 2015 canoe trip was how I found your channel! Thanks for the video and the lovely commentary on canoeing. I was laughing out loud.
You're an inspiration to us "not so young guys anymore:, Shug and this was your first solo canoe trip and I have to thank you for inspiring me to do my first 4 day solo hammock moto camping trip in Northern Ontario last week. I learned so much about hammocks from you that I could have never figured out on my own and all those old videos of yours were new to me and got me to the confidence level to give it a try. You saved me so much time and frustration that I would have no idea how to put this complicated puzzle together without your help. I LOVED it and was warm and dry on one day of rain and one night it got close to 0 (32), but I had all green lights on this one. Keep being the inspiration you are and not sure I could have done it without you.
Shug, I would valet for you anytime! Just let me know when and where to be. Truly enjoying your trip report. My greatest trip ever was as a Boy Scout spending 10 days on the St John's River in Florida canoeing and camping along the way. Enjoy!!
I kind of figured as lightweight as you go that you would have made one of those DIY pack rafts. Love the canoe camping video, thanks 👍
My friend and I struggle to canoe in a straight line, I can't imagine solo canoeing the BWCA. The man is a modern day Hero!
The J-Stroke solves that problem!
A Hickory Brothers canoe trip with a Maple King appearance would be perfection.
I'm hoping too.
Thanks for taking us along, Shug. Brought back good memories of many canoe trips I did as a scout long ago. WB!
Yep I'd like to be out there. Great to have someone 36 years...almost 37 by now...time flies...speaking of: nice time of year for the flies.
Shug, your great. I’ve been watching your travels for several years. It’s helpful to live vicariously through your trips. It gives me hope to get on with life again. Thank you Sir!
Get on!
That's a nice area to trip through. Misquah Hills to the south of Vista. I've seen plenty of moose in that area - Gaskin Lake is gorgeous - glad you enjoyed it.
Saving that one for later. Love it.
Shortage!!! I love it and I love watching your videos... Thanks for sharing
Never had a vlog, podcast or camera i spoke to and I catch myself talking out loud all the time: it is us spirited introverts, sending verbal acknowledgement out into the world around us... Maybe that is why I solo; I would heckle another soul with all my banter!
Short and sweety~~
Hard to keep it in the gray matter...gots to come out of the gob!
This is some great stuff...I watched all 43 minutes while lying in my backyard hammock. Every so often I would close my eyes and imagine I was hanging there with Shug. :-)
Hey Shugg, I've got an idea for a future video. Come late October you and Hickory should stay at that creepy campsite, the one you said the devil must have stayed at, and film a Halloween hammock hanging special.
We have stayed in a creepy one in Linville Gorge. Call it spooky camp.
Looks like a great time Shug. Good breakfast. Thanks for showing us. Take care.
Way to go Shug! Always a new trick up your sleeve! Must be something special to explore that pristine wilderness by water. Always fun to tag along with you on your adventures. This one was like you,..unique and fun!
You're going to get addicted to the canoe thing,looks like a very relaxing trip. Can't wait for part 2
Already have the next trip planned!
What a nice trip. I was excited when I saw Shug doing a paddle trip. I enjoy some floating along with my hiking as well. Whooo Buddy!
Really miss The Hickory Brothers and hope The Maple King will be up for a canoe trip with you. At least a hiking Trip. Congratulations to you and Meg. That is amazing and a blessing. I volunteer to be your valet on any of your trips. It would be an honor. Besides Meg, you have all of us subscribers that love you also Shug!
Gosh, I miss ya cousin, but love seein your face and going on your adventures!🎵
You’re amazing. My love to all ♥️ special hugs to Colleen! Love, Kay
PS just figured how to do a pic! Hard to tell much about it however. Me and all the Gkidz🥰
Love ya, Sean 🤹♂️🚣🏻🪕
I love and miss you too Cousin Kay and think of all ya'll often.