Hey Eric, I am following your channel since a month or so, believe me I am in love with the way you and your family do it, offcourse I love adia more....if I ever come to Canada I would love to meet you all and have some adventure time with Luca ....August is so handsome, lots of love kiddies..... well I wanted to convey my gratitude and thanks from the bottom of my heart because I am learning thru your channel how to live a totally different life from your comfort zone...would be so happy if you post something about that balance you maintain 😊
Awesome vid man, we live in Scotland just picked up our first Canadian Canoe for the family with our kids 6&8. Looking forward to getting out to the Lochs for some adventure and living life to the full after Covid. Will go back and check your vids , loving the vid when your wee one was still in the beginner chair ! We pushed the boat out travelling but loved that footage. Good times ! James, Ayrshire
What a great wonderful and adventures childhood you provide. Nice BC area which I went through more than 35y ago. Ours was in and along the small river running through our little village, the nearby forrest areas and playing soccer on the streets and when kicked of than on the farm land with cos around. Very dangerous and no sign of parents around. Today its different, to many helicopters(parents) around every time.
What age do you think is appropriate for little kids to join a whitewater canoe trip? Class I-II. I feel good about my skills, but I suppose I worry about them being unpredictable and maybe standing up where a bump would toss them out. So maybe the answer is only get on a river they are safe to swim on? We've got a pipe dream to take our family of 4 (currently 1.5 and 3.5 y/o) down the 10-day/100-mile Allagash in Maine. We've been doing practice trips on our local lake/river, but haven't gotten the kids on any of the river yet. My wife had a major climbing accident 10 years ago and is a little gun shy about outdoor risks now, understandably. Love your channel and definitely find it inspiring. You've probably read "Cradle to Canoe" but if you haven't you should.; big role model for us and seems to jive with your approach. Thanks for the effort on your content production, I hope you can do this as long as you want to.
There’s no set age to start. Out west on continuous rivers I went with a raft for river trips - as they are more stable and like a big play pen. But we also did some whitewater/moving water canoeing. PFDs are a must, having the right skills and at least one other skilled boat is pretty key. I never want my kids to have an intense negative experience as it can set them back, so I am sure to choose the right river and act accordingly. They only time I’ve dumped my kids is when they all shifted into the stern of a canoe while I was leaning over catching minnows on a lake for them with a net. That’s a spring 9 C degree morning I’ll never forget! 😅
@@ThatMountainLife Thanks so much for the reply. Keep up the awesome content. I've recently gotten my kids to sometimes be willing (if they're insisting on screen time and we're throwing in the towel) to agree to watch your family's videos instead of their usual fair. That's high toddler praise, as you know. Thanks again.
Awesome. Love canoe trips. Always an adventure around the bend. Have done a trip down the sout Saskatchewan river with my adult kids. Looking forward to a trip up in Northern Saskatchewan next summer. Loved your video with your kids , hope to get my grandkids out next year. This is so inspiring , thanks.
Hey y’all! Me and my fiancé love watching your sweet little family and are always in awe of your adventures. :) We live in sunny SW Florida and would love to extend an official invite to our home… hard to compete with beautiful BC, but I can totally see y’all cavorting on the lovely barrier islands here (Sanibel/Captiva, etc) annnnd we have a BOMB swimming pool in our very own backyard! Would love to host you guys sometime! :)
Cheers from Quebec! Thanks for the inspiration to get out there! We’re only a family of 3 for the moment but looking for new ways to explore this beautiful country of ours! Keep the amazing content coming!! Peace & love.
What beautiful water to swim and paddle in. We're doing a trip from Ontario to Canmore in September with two young kids and are excited to show them the mountains. Question, what is the tent that your family uses?
Hi! We are planning on canoing Slocan Lake with our 18 month old this July. I'm having a hard time finding any detailed maps. Do you have any recommendations for maps or guide books of the area with details on campgrounds and water sources? Thanks for making this video, it's been very inspiring to us!
Honestly, you could take a picture of the map at Slocan beach and be pretty good to go. We have never used a map other than the BC backcountry road map book. The lake is 1.5-2km wide the whole way with 2 towns on the east shore. The sites on the west shore are awesome and they are all mostly 1-2.5 hours apart from each other.
@@ThatMountainLife We just got back from 5 nights on Slocan! Stayed at Evans, Mossy Creek, and Nemo. It was a really incredible trip, thank you so much for this inspirational video, we had an amazing time! I ended up getting a map in PDF form by emailing the Slocan Chamber of Commerce. We installed a little Captain's wheel for our toddler on one of the thwarts and it kept him happy some of the time.
Sorry if I missed it in the video. What size canoe is that? Looking for one just for day trips. Right now just two adults and a little guy, but possibly another little one in the future. Thanks!
You’ll likely want a larger one! Something in the 19-20 foot range - which makes it harder to carry if needing to portage something. We are on our last year of all fitting into our 17’6 foot prospector canoe. It is possible to use a more standard size while they are younger and if you pack smart. But for a longer canoe trip (over 6-7 days) we now need a bigger canoe or a kayak in addition too.
Beautiful place and beautiful family 👨👩👦👨👩👦👨👩👦❤️❤️❤️
Hey Eric, I am following your channel since a month or so, believe me I am in love with the way you and your family do it, offcourse I love adia more....if I ever come to Canada I would love to meet you all and have some adventure time with Luca ....August is so handsome, lots of love kiddies..... well I wanted to convey my gratitude and thanks from the bottom of my heart because I am learning thru your channel how to live a totally different life from your comfort zone...would be so happy if you post something about that balance you maintain 😊
God bless you sir! Teach your Family about Gods Creation !!
Great post! Dude! You look like Jim Morrison driving that canoe. Lol, I think it was the hat. You guys are truly living the dream.
My favourite place in the whole wide world!!! I can watch this over and over and over ...
Looked like a fun trip. Canada looks like such a beautiful country!
Awesome vid man, we live in Scotland just picked up our first Canadian Canoe for the family with our kids 6&8. Looking forward to getting out to the Lochs for some adventure and living life to the full after Covid. Will go back and check your vids , loving the vid when your wee one was still in the beginner chair ! We pushed the boat out travelling but loved that footage. Good times ! James, Ayrshire
This is awesome, thank you for sharing
I'm amazed you did that long in 1 canoe! More patience than me! Keep Adventuring!!
I loved this! We canoe in the UK with the kids, but BC looks so beautiful!
I always enjoy watching you and your families 👪
Who is the artist in the opening? I must play that for my girlfriend. Your kids have great parents!
Here's link to the song: artlist.io/song/9553/canoe
Leute ihr seid der Knaller. Segeln mit dem Kanu. Toller Ausflug!
What a great wonderful and adventures childhood you provide. Nice BC area which I went through more than 35y ago. Ours was in and along the small river running through our little village, the nearby forrest areas and playing soccer on the streets and when kicked of than on the farm land with cos around. Very dangerous and no sign of parents around. Today its different, to many helicopters(parents) around every time.
Love the background music in all the videos!
Lovely family ❤
What age do you think is appropriate for little kids to join a whitewater canoe trip? Class I-II. I feel good about my skills, but I suppose I worry about them being unpredictable and maybe standing up where a bump would toss them out. So maybe the answer is only get on a river they are safe to swim on? We've got a pipe dream to take our family of 4 (currently 1.5 and 3.5 y/o) down the 10-day/100-mile Allagash in Maine. We've been doing practice trips on our local lake/river, but haven't gotten the kids on any of the river yet. My wife had a major climbing accident 10 years ago and is a little gun shy about outdoor risks now, understandably. Love your channel and definitely find it inspiring. You've probably read "Cradle to Canoe" but if you haven't you should.; big role model for us and seems to jive with your approach. Thanks for the effort on your content production, I hope you can do this as long as you want to.
There’s no set age to start. Out west on continuous rivers I went with a raft for river trips - as they are more stable and like a big play pen. But we also did some whitewater/moving water canoeing. PFDs are a must, having the right skills and at least one other skilled boat is pretty key. I never want my kids to have an intense negative experience as it can set them back, so I am sure to choose the right river and act accordingly. They only time I’ve dumped my kids is when they all shifted into the stern of a canoe while I was leaning over catching minnows on a lake for them with a net. That’s a spring 9 C degree morning I’ll never forget! 😅
@@ThatMountainLife Thanks so much for the reply. Keep up the awesome content. I've recently gotten my kids to sometimes be willing (if they're insisting on screen time and we're throwing in the towel) to agree to watch your family's videos instead of their usual fair. That's high toddler praise, as you know. Thanks again.
Awesome.
Love canoe trips.
Always an adventure around the bend.
Have done a trip down the sout Saskatchewan river with my adult kids.
Looking forward to a trip up in Northern Saskatchewan next summer.
Loved your video with your kids , hope to get my grandkids out next year. This is so inspiring , thanks.
Amazing that 3 kids were in one small canoe and you could let them stay there quietly for the whole day long
Its never for a the whole day. 1.5-2 hour stints and then break time!
Just found your page I’m getting into canoeing now
🙌 Another canoe vlog coming in Sept.
Favourite vlog yet, great job! We've been following for a couple years as our kids are similar in age. Take care!
Thanks Jordan! It's fun to put them together. A lot of time - but rewarding once the edits are done!
Such a beautiful place!
Hey y’all! Me and my fiancé love watching your sweet little family and are always in awe of your adventures. :) We live in sunny SW Florida and would love to extend an official invite to our home… hard to compete with beautiful BC, but I can totally see y’all cavorting on the lovely barrier islands here (Sanibel/Captiva, etc) annnnd we have a BOMB swimming pool in our very own backyard! Would love to host you guys sometime! :)
I hope to travel with the family all over the lower 48! It could be cool to teach and show our kids how diverse just this part of the world can be!
Great Video! Priceless advice!!!
Cheers from Quebec! Thanks for the inspiration to get out there! We’re only a family of 3 for the moment but looking for new ways to explore this beautiful country of ours! Keep the amazing content coming!! Peace & love.
Thanks for the comment - Its all possible! Traveling and camping with one little one is the best! It only gets a bit more chaotic! haha
What beautiful water to swim and paddle in. We're doing a trip from Ontario to Canmore in September with two young kids and are excited to show them the mountains. Question, what is the tent that your family uses?
We are in the MEC Nimbus 5
Love love your videos!!! Love your kiddos! They are so brave!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures!!
Thanks for leaving a comment and for the support!
Just moved to Kimberley with my fiancé! Looking forward to adventuring!
Love your videos!!! You guys inspire me to go out and explore nature and take risk and live
So fun!! Great song choice too btw.
It makes it more fun when you have to improvise in order to survive and be safe.
Very inspiring! Love your beautiful family!
Hi! We are planning on canoing Slocan Lake with our 18 month old this July. I'm having a hard time finding any detailed maps. Do you have any recommendations for maps or guide books of the area with details on campgrounds and water sources? Thanks for making this video, it's been very inspiring to us!
Honestly, you could take a picture of the map at Slocan beach and be pretty good to go. We have never used a map other than the BC backcountry road map book. The lake is 1.5-2km wide the whole way with 2 towns on the east shore.
The sites on the west shore are awesome and they are all mostly 1-2.5 hours apart from each other.
@@ThatMountainLife We just got back from 5 nights on Slocan! Stayed at Evans, Mossy Creek, and Nemo. It was a really incredible trip, thank you so much for this inspirational video, we had an amazing time! I ended up getting a map in PDF form by emailing the Slocan Chamber of Commerce. We installed a little Captain's wheel for our toddler on one of the thwarts and it kept him happy some of the time.
Wow! What a trip! Love your videos :)
Love watching your videos!
I really like your philosophy.
Next boat set up idea - boys get their own canoe or kayaks!!!
Sorry if I missed it in the video. What size canoe is that? Looking for one just for day trips. Right now just two adults and a little guy, but possibly another little one in the future. Thanks!
It’s a Prospector 17 model from Esquif canoes. And it’s either 16.5 or 17.5 feet - I can’t recall exactly. Hope that helps.
here for adia❤️
next boat: a longship !
Hey looking to get into canoeing with 3 kids myself. Any advice on canoes that are good for that?
You’ll likely want a larger one! Something in the 19-20 foot range - which makes it harder to carry if needing to portage something. We are on our last year of all fitting into our 17’6 foot prospector canoe. It is possible to use a more standard size while they are younger and if you pack smart. But for a longer canoe trip (over 6-7 days) we now need a bigger canoe or a kayak in addition too.
Nice video bro say hi to adia🙋♂️
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