Imagine sitting in your hammock, relaxing or reading just enjoying nature.. then this sound breaks the silence coming from across the lake "WOOOOOO BUDDDDY!!" Shug is my spirit animal!
Shug, i've gotta tell ya...I’ve been watching your channel for about 12 years now and I never miss one of your backpacking videos. I love them. But this series of videos brought me a whole new level of enjoyment to your videos. What a fun change of pace to see you kind of try something new (Canoeing the BWCA alone). I enjoyed every second of it! I’ve got to admit, I was really hoping we got to see you catch a Northern or a Bass on that little rod. Oh how fun that would have been! And I also kept waiting for you to see a moose grazing in the rice, but thats the beauty of it, all of those things get to be saved for the next time!! Woooo buddy!! I do hope you continue canoeing the BWCA, Shug, this was fun and I could tell you enjoyed it too!! -Gavin
Thank you, Shug, for all your hard work in filming-carrying and putting down your load to change different camera angles, rowing away and coming back to pick up your camera, etc. Made your video more cinematic.😁
I came here to say the same thing. Some of those shots were amazing! Thanks for putting in the extra effort. These shots (and your humor!) reslly made the video.
Your adventures are so enjoyable. From the subtle cultural references of Hogan’s Heroes (I know nothing) to Greek mythology (siren’s song) to the Shugery hijinks and spontaneous songs, nothing compares to the Great Shug. Awesome trip. I’m looking forward to the 10-day version. By the way, catching a video of lake turtles making a nest and laying eggs was epic. Great timing. See you next time. Ciao.
I’ve been watching your channel for years and I’ve always enjoyed your content. Your energy was always up, you were funny and shared your considerable talents with us. But these last two videos have struck me as different, and in a way that I’ve enjoyed to the max. Still funny, great content and information but the slow pace and contemplative nature of these last two videos has me all choked up. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Your videos brighten my days. I just got back from Ely at the Northern Tier high adventure BSA camp. 6 days on the water. I'm hooked. That was so much fun. Mosquito headnet worked very well. We don't have mosquitoes like that here in Oklahoma.
Shug, turtle speak is very, very soft, and one must listen very carefully. They came out to thank you for caring so much about their beautiful home and to wish you farewell. They want you to come back soon to stay a little longer. Those gals knew they were safe and could leave their eggs at your camp. How precious was that moment! God bless and keep you, friend.
Thankee Shug. I can feel the peace & it does my heart good. Also thanks for the "eating crumbled pop tarts" lesson. I've never been able to keep them uncrumbled in a backpack.
What a way to book end my day. Only had a short time before work so I watched your Turtle Island video this morning and watching Shugs right now after I got home. What a perfect day! 👍
I should follow him around and save money on cameras. Oh lookie what I found. Oh oh, he is coming back fast. So what does an artistic license cost anyway? Is there a special season for them?
@@KevinOutdoors i think Sean has instilled: whoooo buddy, EARLY, all secure in sector seven, breakfast from the hammock etc into us so much that it is ok that we use those terms. Its just part of our hammocking lingo now and impossible to not do. Heck, i jist had to explain to a bunch of people in a meeting the other day why i repeated EARLY during a meeting. LOL
Hey Shug! Great to see you soloing...we were in the Gunflint section the week prior to your trip. Our small group of guys were holding out a little hope that we might run into you in Grand Marais. Would've bought you a fish sandwich at the Angry Trout! Love your videos man...keep em coming!
Shug: “Hey, it’s my spirit animal!” Spirit Animal: “Whatcha got in that bag there, pal?” Glad that you had a great trip and thanks for sharing the fun with us.
That is one habituated squirrel. People should never feed them. It’s a much bigger problem than having a bear get at your food. These “mini” bears will eat all you got.
Hey Shug eating on a canoe trip is different for everyone - our favourite is planning a leisurely , late breakfast, and early dinner with snacks whenever you feel like throughout the day or around the fire. Group trip dynamics are different of course or if you are trying to go for miles, which I (we) rarely do. Lots of folks do their own dehydrating, some stick with freeze dried , oh man I'm enjoying and hope to continue enjoy watching you discover all the canoe-y goodness...!!!
And don't forget our traditional "WHOOOO BUDDY!" as call and response approaching a group camp site by canoe. If you hear it hollered back from shore, you've found your people.
Very impressive maiden voyage Shug! You’re prep time showed and sooo agree with your shout out to Bill Mason. He loved the woods, water and figured out what the Aboriginals did years ago that the canoe was the best option for woods travel in North America! Here’s to you staying fit and healthy for many more years of hiking and/or canoe tripping! Oh, and double carrying is more time consuming but so much safer and gives you time to stretch and enjoy the hike vs straining under a heavy load…
Hey buddy,long time subscriber, I just want to thank you for all that you have taught me over the years. I'm a single old guy and have been sleeping in my hammock for the last 5 year's,kinda crazy but I sleep better in my hammock than any bed.Nothing hurt's when I wake up.God bless my friend.
Three of my favourite things in one video. Shug shenanigans, backcountry canoeing, and hammock hanging. Appreciate the solo trip experience. I'm planning to do my first solo this summer. Itching for spring ice-out in Algonquin now!
5 nighter solo for your first trip?! Well done! Another great Canadian paddle vid is Bill Manson "Path of the Paddle". It's old, but I learned a lot from it. Loved the video as always, it's inspiring to see how much enjoyment you get from being out there.
Bending branches paddle. I had one for my kayak and loved the way it felt in my hands and the connection, the feedback, I felt through it to the water. Nice and light plus I liked how it looked. Great vid thanks for taking me along.
I'm just a few months from 70. over the last two years the trips are harder and my kids joke about me slowing down. but as long as I can get down the trail or paddle a canoe I will keep going as far as I can to enjoy the lollygagging time. and I know so will you Shug 😁 because it's the solitude that allows the mind to recuperate and understand what we have experienced and thus, hopefully, gain wisdom of life. thanks for your videos, relaxing AND valuable for knowledge
Loved it, loved it, loved it. Shug on a solo canoe trip. Hammocks and canoes, two of my favorite things. I’d watch SHUG on a canoe trip any day of the week. I’m glad you had such an awesome trip Shug, really looking forward to more Shug in a canoe videos. Time for you to go purchase a 26 pound solo carbon fiber North Star canoe Shug. Get your canoe head on. 😁
Better to have and not need on food is my opinion. Another great video, Shug. You're correct, the Boundary Waters does need protecting (as to many of our wild areas). I'm glad you're here to show us why!
Never really thought about how much work goes into making a video interesting.... setting up the camera, walking by or driving away, Coming back to get it. All to keep us with you. AWESOME!!! I applaud the work you do for us
What a beautiful area. Thanks for taking me along. I broke my back two months ago and the Dr said take it easy a little longer. So I’m living vicariously thru you. Hope you don’t mind. Haha
That was a whole lotta paddling to get back to the camera in that one shot. Beautiful trip. Thank you for taking us along. Also enjoyed that little bit of the Falls of Richmond beside a serene lake in Minnesota. Hmmm....the sound of turtles at night....*shivers*
That was so special that you could see that pair of turtles laying their eggs. Brave little squirrel trying to enjoy some of your grub. Covered it all on this trip. Canoe in the rain, sun, then snakes, turtles, squirrel water fowl... Oh my what a trip you've had. 😎
2 minute mark. Ultimate Lord of Lolly Gag. Chill enough to paddle that far off just to come back to get your camera. No rush. Just chillin’ out and doing your thing. Whoo Buddy!
you are right my friend! It’s a lot of work in a canoe or kayak but it’s worth the effort! thanks for these wonderful Shug images! Merci mon ami xxx Pickleball
@@shugemery LOL. I'm the one who turned 60. And I ask that same question. Looking for some paddle in destinations around here. The big canoe spots are a little too far for me. Living vicariously through the You Tube canoe channels.
Don’t make a lot of comments on videos but this one really put me back a few years. I used to do a lot of canoe camping and man oh man loved seeing someone else out there loving it just as much as I did/do. If you are looking for your next canoe camping trip you should check out platform camping out of NC. The Roanoke River Partners have a great platform system. Nothing like paddling to your platform that you can only get to with a small boat, surrounded by water, owls hooting all night long. Happy trails to ya and many great paddles in the future as well.
Just fantastic… I’ve been there, but back starting in 1958 to the 1969. Awesome fishing back then as stocking was implemented on many lakes. You need a long Buch tail Spinner bate 4”+ for Pike . Can’t wait to share old slides I have from those great times. Terry&ThePirates South Florida
Cool video, enjoyed following along on your adventures. I like that you show plenty of footage of your camp setups. That stuff is the most interesting to me, where you camp, what to eat and drink, etc.
I have to say, this is some great stuff! My brother and I took a slightly different route, but we spent some time on Winchell and Gaskin during our second annual brotherly BWCA canoe trip a couple years ago. It's wonderful to see some familiar sights (we might've even stayed at the same site on Gaskin, but it's difficult to tell for sure). I hope you continue doing canoe trips. It's a ton of fun to watch, and I think a great addition to your already fun content.
Hey Shug- listened to the Podcast. I really appreciate your insight and honesty, especially when asked about saving the BWCA. It takes a village, and not everyone is going to do the same task. Think of how many people you have inspired to go and start their own journeys in northern Minnesota, and the ripple effects that has had. I love your channel and support how ever you want to run it.
This is got to be one of your best trips videos yet Such a relaxing well somewhat relaxing trip You definitely come across a lot of campsites on those different lakes and portage crossings And of course out of nowhere you have little furry friends come up and say hello they know you are a man with a golden heart
We have beggers hanging out at the local Walmart. The critters likely know where the camp sites are. If they only had a magic marker and cardboard. I will be cute for food. Anything helps. God Bless.
What great two part video of your trip. That looks like a great loop. I have been going to the boundary waters for 51 years and have no teen over in that particular area. This September will be my 52nd year
I’m so happy for you Shug. You got a good taste of the boundary waters on this trip. And turtles! How cool is that?! Now, as for the paddle. I used a bending branches expedition model for years. Then, my canoe buddies let me check out their Zaveral “Rec” paddle. It’s a bent shaft carbon fiber 12 oz. beauty. You can use your war club for your spare. The difference with strokes compounded during the day will let you paddle longer without fatigue. Making the paddle upgrade was my most impactful purchase and I’m a couple years younger than you. But then I bought my 32 lb. solo canoe.... Enjoy your journey. Love the report!
Loved these paddling episodes. You look good in a solo canoe. I listened to your Podcast with Joe Friedrichs and I enjoyed it. You and Joe dive into some deeper issues than you usually do on your TH-cam channel. Not everyone is cut out to be an activist in wilderness protection....but I feel your videos are incredibly valuable in introducing the next generation of wilderness protectors. ~K-man
WOW. I am starting to see why you love that area so much. It is absolutely beautiful country. Amazing. And,in answer to your question of 'how long do ya keep doin' this' [backpacking/hiking/enjoying the woods etc]...My answer is...forever man! Heck I'm turning 71 and just gettin started!
I could really sense you loved it. And so much nice animal encounters. Man, I miss my kayak outings since I moved house. I need to get one of those in soon. Thanks for another solid trip report.
You sir are an entertainer and it shows. I think I said it once but I am shocked that you only have 100k subs. I am going to post on all your vids in a bid to assist the algorithm that might get you up there with the rest of the informative hiking, backpacking and canoeing folk.
Awesome, thanks Shug! I’m a hiker too (thru hiked the SHT), hiked parts of the Pow Wow a few times, but haven’t been canoeing the BWCA for decades. I do have a solo canoe that wants to go, so thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
@@shugemery It came back thiiicck with Jackpine everywhere. Folks did a good job of clearing this year, south side trail is now passable. Still looks kinda like a moonscape and Trail is dry.
Canoe is a great way to travel. You can really appreciate the design of the craft. If you can find it I’d recommend reading “Canoeing with the Cree” by Eric Sevareid (the TV reporter). After high school in the thirties he and a buddy canoed from Minneapolis up the Mississippi to the Red River of the north and on to Hudson Bay. In Canada the canoe was still used by the natives. A great story,
Thoroughly enjoyed watching your trip. Looks like an amazing place to paddle, camp, fish & lolligag. I've been doing ++backpacking but this video makes me think about trying canoe tripping. I used to canoe all the time having grown up on a river...time to check out kijiji for a used canoe ;) Whooa buddy!
Imagine sitting in your hammock, relaxing or reading just enjoying nature.. then this sound breaks the silence coming from across the lake "WOOOOOO BUDDDDY!!" Shug is my spirit animal!
Woo buddy! Dang right
Shug, i've gotta tell ya...I’ve been watching your channel for about 12 years now and I never miss one of your backpacking videos. I love them. But this series of videos brought me a whole new level of enjoyment to your videos. What a fun change of pace to see you kind of try something new (Canoeing the BWCA alone). I enjoyed every second of it!
I’ve got to admit, I was really hoping we got to see you catch a Northern or a Bass on that little rod. Oh how fun that would have been! And I also kept waiting for you to see a moose grazing in the rice, but thats the beauty of it, all of those things get to be saved for the next time!! Woooo buddy!! I do hope you continue canoeing the BWCA, Shug, this was fun and I could tell you enjoyed it too!! -Gavin
Thank you, Shug, for all your hard work in filming-carrying and putting down your load to change different camera angles, rowing away and coming back to pick up your camera, etc. Made your video more cinematic.😁
I came here to say the same thing. Some of those shots were amazing! Thanks for putting in the extra effort. These shots (and your humor!) reslly made the video.
Shug have to say that's a whole new level of lollygaging.
It's hard to believe this is your first time filming a canoe trip, because it's turning out so well! Really enjoying watching this trip.
It's not fair that he is so good... And funny.. makes me want to goto MIN Boundary Waters . . Bucket list
Your adventures are so enjoyable. From the subtle cultural references of Hogan’s Heroes (I know nothing) to Greek mythology (siren’s song) to the Shugery hijinks and spontaneous songs, nothing compares to the Great Shug. Awesome trip. I’m looking forward to the 10-day version. By the way, catching a video of lake turtles making a nest and laying eggs was epic. Great timing. See you next time. Ciao.
I’ve been watching your channel for years and I’ve always enjoyed your content. Your energy was always up, you were funny and shared your considerable talents with us. But these last two videos have struck me as different, and in a way that I’ve enjoyed to the max. Still funny, great content and information but the slow pace and contemplative nature of these last two videos has me all choked up. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You know all the tricks of life shug. I always learn something. Parm and coffee
Your videos brighten my days. I just got back from Ely at the Northern Tier high adventure BSA camp. 6 days on the water. I'm hooked. That was so much fun. Mosquito headnet worked very well. We don't have mosquitoes like that here in Oklahoma.
Was looking forward to the second half! Its like a mini-series with the continuation coming soon... Whoooo Buddy )))) thanks for taking us along!
Shug, turtle speak is very, very soft, and one must listen very carefully. They came out to thank you for caring so much about their beautiful home and to wish you farewell. They want you to come back soon to stay a little longer. Those gals knew they were safe and could leave their eggs at your camp. How precious was that moment! God bless and keep you, friend.
I did feel special to be there for that moment. Got up to pee and they were still laying. Gone by the morn.
Good to see you out paddle packing! Nothing like laying in the hammock looking out over the water. Thats what it's all about! Great video Shug! 👍
Thankee.
Thankee Shug. I can feel the peace & it does my heart good. Also thanks for the "eating crumbled pop tarts" lesson. I've never been able to keep them uncrumbled in a backpack.
Spoon 'em!
Man it would be great to see the hickry brothers together again. I enjoyed your journey Shug. Happy trails from the blue grass state:)))
We hope to. Matter of time.
And the winner of the best 'paddle away' shot goes to Sean Emery!
What a way to book end my day. Only had a short time before work so I watched your Turtle Island video this morning and watching Shugs right now after I got home. What a perfect day! 👍
Thanks@@larkenyoungthat was a fun video to make! Whooo Buddy! - wait, that is Shug's line :)
I should follow him around and save money on cameras. Oh lookie what I found. Oh oh, he is coming back fast.
So what does an artistic license cost anyway? Is there a special season for them?
@@KevinOutdoors Kevin, you're close to Shug right? Trip in order!!!
@@KevinOutdoors i think Sean has instilled: whoooo buddy, EARLY, all secure in sector seven, breakfast from the hammock etc into us so much that it is ok that we use those terms.
Its just part of our hammocking lingo now and impossible to not do.
Heck, i jist had to explain to a bunch of people in a meeting the other day why i repeated EARLY during a meeting. LOL
Hey Shug! Great to see you soloing...we were in the Gunflint section the week prior to your trip. Our small group of guys were holding out a little hope that we might run into you in Grand Marais. Would've bought you a fish sandwich at the Angry Trout! Love your videos man...keep em coming!
Shug: “Hey, it’s my spirit animal!”
Spirit Animal: “Whatcha got in that bag there, pal?”
Glad that you had a great trip and thanks for sharing the fun with us.
That is one habituated squirrel. People should never feed them. It’s a much bigger problem than having a bear get at your food. These “mini” bears will eat all you got.
Hey Shug eating on a canoe trip is different for everyone - our favourite is planning a leisurely , late breakfast, and early dinner with snacks whenever you feel like throughout the day or around the fire. Group trip dynamics are different of course or if you are trying to go for miles, which I (we) rarely do. Lots of folks do their own dehydrating, some stick with freeze dried , oh man I'm enjoying and hope to continue enjoy watching you discover all the canoe-y goodness...!!!
And don't forget our traditional "WHOOOO BUDDY!" as call and response approaching a group camp site by canoe. If you hear it hollered back from shore, you've found your people.
@@mooseroo2005 whooo budddy!!!! lol thanks man great trip
Shug.. you need never get old.
Thankee. A few more years at least.....
Very impressive maiden voyage Shug! You’re prep time showed and sooo agree with your shout out to Bill Mason. He loved the woods, water and figured out what the Aboriginals did years ago that the canoe was the best option for woods travel in North America! Here’s to you staying fit and healthy for many more years of hiking and/or canoe tripping! Oh, and double carrying is more time consuming but so much safer and gives you time to stretch and enjoy the hike vs straining under a heavy load…
Loved the Soggy-foot shuffle at 9:55! DANCE SHUG DANCE!
Always a pleasure never a chore a great watch as per. Ian
Hey buddy,long time subscriber, I just want to thank you for all that you have taught me over the years. I'm a single old guy and have been sleeping in my hammock for the last 5 year's,kinda crazy but I sleep better in my hammock than any bed.Nothing hurt's when I wake up.God bless my friend.
Whoooooo Buddy))))))
I kept thinking about all the times you had to come back with the boat to pick up the camera. You Sir, are definitely committed to your craft.
ahhh....the filming life.
I like the name of Winchell Lake. It makes me think of donuts. Great video! I liked the camera toss and the dream quality of that shot. Thanks!
looks like this was a luxurious and relaxing trip, easier on the body than hiking many miles!
Enjoyed the Mud Shoe Shuffle. Thanks and enjoy!
Three of my favourite things in one video. Shug shenanigans, backcountry canoeing, and hammock hanging.
Appreciate the solo trip experience. I'm planning to do my first solo this summer.
Itching for spring ice-out in Algonquin now!
Can't wait to do it again for sure~~
5 nighter solo for your first trip?! Well done! Another great Canadian paddle vid is Bill Manson "Path of the Paddle". It's old, but I learned a lot from it. Loved the video as always, it's inspiring to see how much enjoyment you get from being out there.
Oh believe me....I've watched it and love that 1970s vibe. Bill was great.
Your in some beautiful country. Enjoying this.
Bending branches paddle. I had one for my kayak and loved the way it felt in my hands and the connection, the feedback, I felt through it to the water. Nice and light plus I liked how it looked. Great vid thanks for taking me along.
Living the good life..... thanks for taking us along for the ride!
I'm just a few months from 70. over the last two years the trips are harder and my kids joke about me slowing down. but as long as I can get down the trail or paddle a canoe I will keep going as far as I can to enjoy the lollygagging time. and I know so will you Shug 😁 because it's the solitude that allows the mind to recuperate and understand what we have experienced and thus, hopefully, gain wisdom of life. thanks for your videos, relaxing AND valuable for knowledge
Loved it, loved it, loved it. Shug on a solo canoe trip. Hammocks and canoes, two of my favorite things. I’d watch SHUG on a canoe trip any day of the week. I’m glad you had such an awesome trip Shug, really looking forward to more Shug in a canoe videos. Time for you to go purchase a 26 pound solo carbon fiber North Star canoe Shug. Get your canoe head on. 😁
Oh yeah....I'd love one of those. Hoping to snap up a canoe from an outfitter when canoe season ends.
Thanks Shug for taking us along.
Better to have and not need on food is my opinion. Another great video, Shug. You're correct, the Boundary Waters does need protecting (as to many of our wild areas). I'm glad you're here to show us why!
I can't wait to see the Maple King along for a paddle adventure. Awesome video Shug, I hope to see more paddle videos.
Righto~~
Never really thought about how much work goes into making a video interesting.... setting up the camera, walking by or driving away, Coming back to get it. All to keep us with you. AWESOME!!! I applaud the work you do for us
Yes...there is that. Must be done.
Really enjoyed this Shug ! As I get older, I find myself enjoying canoe camping a wee bit more now than Backpacking ! My knees thank me ! Cheers !
Thank you so much for taking me along, my friend. It was enjoyable watching you canoeing. Backpacking is my favorite, however. God bless you. John
Whooo buddy, time to watch Shug in the woods!
Just watched a second time.
Very entertaining.
Thank You for sharing your journey.
I thankee for the good words.
Awesome, can’t get enough of your great videos, nice trip!
What a beautiful area. Thanks for taking me along. I broke my back two months ago and the Dr said take it easy a little longer. So I’m living vicariously thru you. Hope you don’t mind. Haha
Truly is that for sure. Hoping you heal up well!!!
Looked like a great time! I miss camping and canoeing down the rivers around my area. These videos got me thinking it’s time to plan a canoe trip.
Go go go.....
That was a whole lotta paddling to get back to the camera in that one shot. Beautiful trip. Thank you for taking us along. Also enjoyed that little bit of the Falls of Richmond beside a serene lake in Minnesota. Hmmm....the sound of turtles at night....*shivers*
This is how I started camping. Can't imagining anything better. I am glad you got a taste for it!
Great times, great video. Thanks Shugy.
That was so special that you could see that pair of turtles laying their eggs. Brave little squirrel trying to enjoy some of your grub. Covered it all on this trip. Canoe in the rain, sun, then snakes, turtles, squirrel water fowl... Oh my what a trip you've had. 😎
2 minute mark. Ultimate Lord of Lolly Gag. Chill enough to paddle that far off just to come back to get your camera. No rush. Just chillin’ out and doing your thing. Whoo Buddy!
Righto...back and forth....back and forth.
you are right my friend! It’s a lot of work in a canoe or kayak but it’s worth the effort! thanks for these wonderful Shug images! Merci mon ami xxx Pickleball
A great trip!
Really cool seeing those turtles laying eggs there. Badass.
Thanks for the video
Turtle Town!
Thanks for sharing the trip. Wish I was closer to that area. As someone that just turned 60. You give me inspiration.
I am actually 64...turn 65 in May!!! How did that happen??
@@shugemery LOL. I'm the one who turned 60. And I ask that same question. Looking for some paddle in destinations around here. The big canoe spots are a little too far for me. Living vicariously through the You Tube canoe channels.
Paddle thong. That was hilarious! Great trip, Shug. You’re a good man.
Don’t make a lot of comments on videos but this one really put me back a few years. I used to do a lot of canoe camping and man oh man loved seeing someone else out there loving it just as much as I did/do. If you are looking for your next canoe camping trip you should check out platform camping out of NC. The Roanoke River Partners have a great platform system. Nothing like paddling to your platform that you can only get to with a small boat, surrounded by water, owls hooting all night long. Happy trails to ya and many great paddles in the future as well.
Just fantastic… I’ve been there, but back starting in 1958 to the 1969. Awesome fishing back then as stocking was implemented on many lakes. You need a long Buch tail Spinner bate 4”+ for Pike .
Can’t wait to share old slides I have from those great times. Terry&ThePirates South Florida
It makes my heart glad that you enjoyed your canoe trip. I hope we get to see more canoe trips in the BWCA from you in the future!
Pure enjoyment and entertainment, Shug,
Tomorrow night.... I sleep in the hammock for three nights !! I'm ready ! Camping, TWO weekends in a row ! Love it !
Gittee-up!
Cool video, enjoyed following along on your adventures. I like that you show plenty of footage of your camp setups. That stuff is the most interesting to me, where you camp, what to eat and drink, etc.
That is what I like to see on others videos. Thankee.
Hey Shug...I did several canoe trips in the BWCA in my younger years. Good Times! Thanks for bringin us along.
Thanks for bringing us along
"A totally different way to see the woods." That kinda sums it up. Beautiful footage, Shug.
I have to say, this is some great stuff! My brother and I took a slightly different route, but we spent some time on Winchell and Gaskin during our second annual brotherly BWCA canoe trip a couple years ago. It's wonderful to see some familiar sights (we might've even stayed at the same site on Gaskin, but it's difficult to tell for sure). I hope you continue doing canoe trips. It's a ton of fun to watch, and I think a great addition to your already fun content.
Gaskin site was top notch. Can't wait to go again.
Hey Shug- listened to the Podcast. I really appreciate your insight and honesty, especially when asked about saving the BWCA. It takes a village, and not everyone is going to do the same task. Think of how many people you have inspired to go and start their own journeys in northern Minnesota, and the ripple effects that has had. I love your channel and support how ever you want to run it.
Thankee for the good words....
As I sit watching your video Shug in the blistering heat & humidity of So Cal
, what I wouldn't give to be surrounded by refreshing cool lakes!
This is got to be one of your best trips videos yet
Such a relaxing well somewhat relaxing trip
You definitely come across a lot of campsites on those different lakes and portage crossings
And of course out of nowhere you have little furry friends come up and say hello they know you are a man with a golden heart
We have beggers hanging out at the local Walmart. The critters likely know where the camp sites are. If they only had a magic marker and cardboard. I will be cute for food. Anything helps. God Bless.
That bag lunch was better than any restaurant you ever been to and especially the view with that beaver!
Excellent.
Makes me want to get up there.
Thanks for posting Shug ! ! !
You bet
Wow, what a great trip - beautiful scenery! Thanks for taking us along!
Cool shots of the turtles! Amazing colors!
Vivid I do say!
Wow, so awesome, thanks for sharing!
What great two part video of your trip. That looks like a great loop. I have been going to the boundary waters for 51 years and have no teen over in that particular area. This September will be my 52nd year
So excited for this second part!!
I’m so happy for you Shug. You got a good taste of the boundary waters on this trip. And turtles! How cool is that?! Now, as for the paddle. I used a bending branches expedition model for years. Then, my canoe buddies let me check out their Zaveral “Rec” paddle. It’s a bent shaft carbon fiber 12 oz. beauty. You can use your war club for your spare. The difference with strokes compounded during the day will let you paddle longer without fatigue. Making the paddle upgrade was my most impactful purchase and I’m a couple years younger than you. But then I bought my 32 lb. solo canoe.... Enjoy your journey. Love the report!
You paddled half the length of the lake to get that shot and came all the way back for your camera hahahaha. Now that's devotion to us subscriber's!
Loved these paddling episodes. You look good in a solo canoe. I listened to your Podcast with Joe Friedrichs and I enjoyed it. You and Joe dive into some deeper issues than you usually do on your TH-cam channel. Not everyone is cut out to be an activist in wilderness protection....but I feel your videos are incredibly valuable in introducing the next generation of wilderness protectors.
~K-man
Thankee for good words. Still pondering all those thoughts.
WOW. I am starting to see why you love that area so much. It is absolutely beautiful country. Amazing. And,in answer to your question of 'how long do ya keep doin' this' [backpacking/hiking/enjoying the woods etc]...My answer is...forever man! Heck I'm turning 71 and just gettin started!
It is amazing up there. Nice to have it 5 hours away!
Really liking the vibes I really miss northern Wisconsin watching your videos thank you so much sir
Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.
Wow that Eagle's nest at 8:48 Whooooooo Buddy, nice catch!!
I found it is was an Osprey not and eagle...
Thanks great job I enjoyed your video. Cheers 👍🇨🇦
...then one day he stays in the woods! Looks like fun ...thx for sharing
Naw...I would have to come out to watch Formula 1 races~~~
Thanks Shug, I really enjoyed the videos and will have to give canoe camping a go!
A nice change and less walking!
I could really sense you loved it. And so much nice animal encounters. Man, I miss my kayak outings since I moved house. I need to get one of those in soon. Thanks for another solid trip report.
You sir are an entertainer and it shows. I think I said it once but I am shocked that you only have 100k subs. I am going to post on all your vids in a bid to assist the algorithm that might get you up there with the rest of the informative hiking, backpacking and canoeing folk.
I'm good with my sub numbers. Never thought too much about them. Thankee.
Hey howdy hey! Thank you! That was amazing.
Whooooo Buddy))))
This was a nice peaceful 5 day Shug canoe trip. 😀 Awesome campsites! 👍
Sure was!!!
Awesome, thanks Shug! I’m a hiker too (thru hiked the SHT), hiked parts of the Pow Wow a few times, but haven’t been canoeing the BWCA for decades. I do have a solo canoe that wants to go, so thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
Yessir. Did the Pow Wow way back before the burn and even hammocks. Reckon it is coming back...slowly.
@@shugemery It came back thiiicck with Jackpine everywhere. Folks did a good job of clearing this year, south side trail is now passable. Still looks kinda like a moonscape and Trail is dry.
You scored on those campsites. Woo Buddy!
Almost heaven... what a lovely trip!
Thank you for sharing❤️
Canoe is a great way to travel. You can really appreciate the design of the craft.
If you can find it I’d recommend reading “Canoeing with the Cree” by Eric Sevareid (the TV reporter). After high school in the thirties he and a buddy canoed from Minneapolis up the Mississippi to the Red River of the north and on to Hudson Bay. In Canada the canoe was still used by the natives. A great story,
Very much enjoyed the adventure and the great scenery. Thanks for taking the time to put it all together.
Finally had time to finish part 2. Wonderful trip, and thanks for sharing! Can't wait for Fall to come here in Texas so I can get back out for a trip.
Big thumbs up video 👍👍👍🚣♀️
Great series, Thanks Shug!
I agree Shug, I love the simplicity of the MadaglliaDoro 👍
Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to give me this very inspiring view, enjoyed it very much!
Thoroughly enjoyed watching your trip. Looks like an amazing place to paddle, camp, fish & lolligag. I've been doing ++backpacking but this video makes me think about trying canoe tripping. I used to canoe all the time having grown up on a river...time to check out kijiji for a used canoe ;) Whooa buddy!
Whoooooo Buddy))))