FYI there are some FAQs in the vid description (e.g. tent, hammock, stick stove). This is the full 22-day trip and by far the longest vid we've ever posted. *It's broken up into 3 movie-length chapters or ~10-minute days in the playback bar/video description so you can break it up any way you like.* I know some of you prefer multi-part...I prefer to binge and get lost in the content and feel like I experienced it. (And episodic content generally performs worse than single long format on YT.) Anyway, hope you enjoy :) Nancy Scott's book on Nipigon (the one referenced in the vid) is linked here along with all my book recommendations: amzn.to/46i2Kyx
I've been a fan for well over 40 years now, since you were sub 1 subscribers. Before "Lost Lakes", Before "Backcountry Angling Ontario" Back when you were simply "TroutSlayer420" To say that I'm excited for this is an understatement
Xander, I just found your channel a week ago, great videos, love your simplicity in gear, and learning wilderness as you go. Keep it up and don't stop uploading videos 😊
I'm a southerner fish lake canoe camper. You Canadians are are hilarious with your Celsius. And thinking 28 is a hot day. It's been in the mid 90s down here in Ga all summer. That's 35 in round bacon terms.
Hello, Jon and Erin! My name is Carly, and I just wanted to reach out to say thank you for all the hard work you put into your content. This may seem strange coming from a complete stranger in the states, but I wanted to tell you that my husband, Ryan, and I found your channel at a time when we truly needed it. Ryan passed away last week at 29 years old from cancer. In the last month or so of his life, we would watch you every single night. We’d say, “Lost Lakes and chill?!” We even got his friends and family to watch as well. In those final days, if football wasn’t on, Lost Lakes was on our tv! The joy and calm you brought into our home is truly indescribable. I think we watched this specific video at least 10 times. We loved showing everyone the caribou encounter! I can’t thank you enough for everything. Again, this may seem bizarre coming from a stranger, but I just wanted you to know. Keep exploring! Keep being great! Much love from a Michigander on the other side of the lake!
Our hearts break for you Carly...we're so deeply touched and honoured that the videos were a helpful ritual during such a painful time for you and your Ryan. Means a ton to us. Wishing you strength and peace and sending lots of love 💚💚
I'm not sure how I even started watching this video, but I just watched the entire thing in one sitting. It is now 4am. What a hypnotic, mesmerizing adventure. ❤ thanks for posting !
I’ve been yearning for a Lost Lakes video, and what you’ve given us is beyond compare. It may not be intentional but you’ve developed a distinctive brand in the world of wilderness adventure videos, characterized by quality, integrity, superb cinematography, extraordinary attention to details, humour, and a quietly powerful voice. Your music choices are perfect mood enhancers. Truly, this was equal to the best feature films, and I didn’t want it to end. I smiled, gasped in awe, and wept with joy and emotion during the caribou sequence. You and Erin are delightful together and I wish you a happy wedding and a wonder-filled life. Thank you so much for bringing us along with you. I’ll be watching this one again soon.
I fell asleep last night watching a Camping with Steve video. Woke up an hour into this one. This morning I couldn't get the question of "what was that video?" out of my head, so thank god for youtube's watch history. Binged this video today - what an amazing channel you have. Instantly subscribed. By the way, how sure are you it was a moose running through your camp at 4 AM, and not a wendigo? ;) Can't even imagine how long rendering a 4-hour 2160p video took haha
I love, that in the era of 30 second reels and TikTok, you can pull people like me in with a three hour video. Trust yourself, you’re heading in the right direction.
The cinematic shots, the music, the slight bits of narration just make this video so so good. I truly felt at peace watching this video. Thank you for this masterpiece of a video!
I don't know that I will ever watch another wilderness adventure video as amazing as this one! So grateful to have watched this magical ride on the Mother of the Great lakes.
Thank you. We always look forward to your videos. We really enjoy the peace and calm your trips bring. The beauty of our Canada never ceases to make both of us very thankful to live in such a majestic place.
Im a kayaker from Vancouver Island. You make Canadians proud!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦 Beautiful cinematography, excellent editing, pacing and storytelling. This film should be nominated for an award....just exceptional!
Thank You, for making this wonderful journey!!! I am 80, and not very mobile, however; Thank to you...I am able to experiencea very close adventure! I appreciate; your periods of silences; they allow me to share the Breath-taking moments of the Mitacles, along the way! Best wishes, on your wedding and years as a married Couple!! Your gift, of a Down Feather, touched m heart, too,
We have to say that you are BY FAR the VERY BEST at making videos of this nature. The quality, the steady filming, the editing is so WELL DONE. We have been watching the videos for some time now and have come to realize that you are GREAT at this. We always like your pairing up with Xander, but you are also quite fortunate to have your fiance taking these adventurous trips along with you. She seems quite capable at sharing these trips. We watched the ENTIRE video while having a few beers and had a great evening doing so. Thanks for posting this CLASSIC. We also hope you can get out again some time with your Dad. Those were well done as well. Here's hoping the knee is mending well.
I binged it! Could not stop! You called it a masterpiece of a lake, I call this a masterpiece of a video! You two are a terrific team and I want to thank you for this journey. You did all the hard work while we all get to enjoy the sights and sounds. ❤❤❤
I binged it too! Excellent content! My heart lept with joy at the sight of the caribou! I loved their song and they showed what they got at Crabby Ducky’s!!
By far THEE BEST Nature Video I’ve ever watched! Well done! Captivating! I shouted out loud a few times! This deserves to be a series on Netflix. 👏👏👏👏👏 BRAVO!
I have so many comments but all I can manage to say is The Photography in this video is beyond good. Like, wow. That underwater shot of the pike!! And the Sunset and the drone and I am only 40 minutes in. Wow.
My wife and I throughly enjoyed this epic adventure. The video, audio, music, narration, history, geography, planning is simply amazing. Thank you for taking us with you! I’ve never seen anything like this on TH-cam. To share God’s creation the way you do is a gift.
Hey man, random I know. I just came across this post by chance but I hope your depression has eased up. I have suffered for a few years with depression and am recently coming out of it. I’d like to help if you need someone to talk or text with. I hope you have a great morning partner! I am not some creeper. Just a random dude trying to pay it forward.
I’m South African and my wife is Canadian, we live in England and so miss having epic adventures in our homelands. Thank you guys so much for this epic experience! We have been fans from the beginning, so awesome to see the channel grow. The cinematography and story is epic! ❤
Sadly left my birthplace in Michigan when I was 16, I’ve always missed our grand, mysterious, bountiful Great Lakes, its rivers, streams, ponds. The fields of partridge and grouse, the shorebirds, owls and woodland bird sounds. Nothing is sweeter to the senses than the vast forests of white pine, spruce, hemlock and sweet fern. I am over 80 now, but I hope the last sounds I hear are the waves sighing on the sand while the winds move gently through the woodlands.
Actual conversation in my house. Me: “How about a movie night kids? Is there anything on Netflix, Disney+, or Prime that we could all watch?”. My 12 yo son: “Lost Lakes has a new video out, can we watch that?”. Result: unanimous family decision to spend the next three nights watching, learning, laughing, and being inspired! Thank you Jon and Erin and congratulations on your wedding! Sincerely, Steve and the kids
I just came across your channel. My wife and I find it very riveting to say the least. Vidio and story telling is excellent. I feel as if I were there with you. You and Erin are very talented. You both explain points of interest with enough details. It's not rushed but relaxing. Much better than a documentary. Everything is excellent and wouldn't change a thing.
What a masterpiece. Side note - earlier this year I moved back to the northeast of the US near where I grew up, to a very forested area with tons of hiking and lakes. For the two years before, I was living in a major urban area in the south, and was deeply unhappy being in a congested city filled with sprawl. Your content back then was one of the only ways I dealt with the lack of nature I was used to being around, so want to thank you for all you do.
Jon & Erin you to completely out did yourselves absolutely incredible. We thought when we sat down to watch this almost 4 hour episode that we would watch a little at a time. We were transfixed and couldn't stop. We watched the entire episode last night on the 60" TV. Words can not describe your story telling, knowledge and cinematography. Your love for the experience came through when Erin saw the woodland caribou for the first time. The emotions of you two in that moment were intense and incredible. The way the moment was captured was epic. I have no idea at all how you are going to top this trip. Thank you so much for sharing.
This is top tier TH-cam content. I first discovered your channel a few months ago and I’ve been addicted since. You show the Canada that deserves to be seen, and I relate to that. I set a goal a long time ago to be in every Canadian province and Territory at least once and I’m nearly done. It truly is a beautiful country that we are fortunate to live in. Thank you for providing such phenomenal content for your viewers!
Congratulations on discovering your country physically & mentally through your sheer grit & determination !!! Well done ! All those places you visited are equally enamoured with your zeal & determination , I suppose & rightly so !
Hey guys, just want to thank you for sharing your wonderful heartfelt experiences with the world. I'm from Ireland 55 yrs old. Don't ever doubt your own actions. You make a great team, come off very respectful and empathetic to both each other & nature, and are an inspiration to anyone wanting to become a better person. Best of luck to you both and keep bringing out the best of each other. ❤❤
You guys are a breath of fresh air! I love the connection you both share with each other and being in nature. Very rare these days for people to connect with nature! Filming your adventures is priceless. I'm an old man now and can only experience these wonderful moments in nature through someone like you. I thank you both for sharing where I wish that I could live. I wish you both happiness, health, and many more adventures in our beautiful world.
This video is gold. Just gold. You offer a unique style that has rhythm, very subtle background music, a very sweet relationship with a very special person who is female and so well grounded, smart outfit - gear etc, sailing too, well informed course and full narration about the flora and fauna - so to speak. All good. ~ I've only gotten 12 minutes in, I remember the solo trip, so "I'll be back." ~ Thank you so much for sharing all of this. ✨🌸🙏🌸✨. from New Hampshire. 🇺🇸
OMG! I just watched this Beautiful Couple and Masterpiece! Thank You from the Center, The Heart, of Mexico. I lived 25 years in NE Wash. State and many other Natural Places and truly miss paddling, camping, watching Northern Lights, Loons, Eagles. Mexico has many one of a Kind Beauties, but the Great North has my Heart. Thank You both again! Paz a Todos, M
It's a privilege to watch! Thank you! My only hope is lakes like this remain lost and only navigated by experienced people like you, who have earned your place in the wilderness. So special!
After following your channel for years now, and seeing the steady and impressive growth in your film-making, cinematography and story telling abilities, I had a feeling that this video was going to be the culmination of that journey and establish your channel as one of the best wilderness channels out there. It has. I am so happy that your and Erin's hard work is finally being rewarded and your channel is exploding. Jon, you are such a modest and humble person- but know that the countless comments written here by people literally all over the world are 100% true, and you are fully deserving of them. Congrats to both of you on producing what truly is a Masterpiece. You have taken your craft to yet another level. Wishing you both many, many more years of doing what you love together... and hopefully, by continuing to share it with us, inspiring others to dare to explore this beautiful world that we often forget is out there, if we look. Martin
To get the most out of those rose hips, crush them up so the pulp:meat is exposed to the boiling water for maximum extraction. Vitamin.C is ascorbic acid which will make the water quite TART, not bland. Good for jazzing up greens and keeping other fruits from browning. Mixing w sugar and mint is a great idea. Try mashing up those hips before boiling for better extraction.
Absolutely EPIC! Thank you Jon and Erin for taking us along this marathon adventure. It's always a joy to see the two of you in action but the real star of the show was wild and beautiful Lake Nipigon. Absolutely majestic!
This is one of the best videos I've seen on TH-cam! Incredible videography, feel like im along for the ride. Looking forward to watching more of your content
Lost Lakes, Xander, and Jim Baird one hour a week it’s split up and edited similar to alone. That would have have to be able make some money so you all can just do this for a living. I watch the three of your content as soon as they release after I get the kids to bed. Can’t even remember the last time I’ve watched actual tv, and this is my favorite form of entertainment. Can’t thank you all enough
You and Erin put out such amazing videos. The music makes it magical even at this side of the adventure. Hats off to you two. Hoping you have more amazing adventures in the canoe and in your marriage.
4 hours? That’s at least three times as long as any TH-cam video I’ve watched. Worth every second! Amazing story, outstanding videography. Strong effort by both of you. Very inspiring. Thank you!
What an epic adventure. That was a massive undertaking. When you add in the incredible effort that goes into filming it as well, it's mind-blowingly impressive. Every new episode, you take your videography, storytelling and editing to an even higher level!
We’ve just completed this epic canoe trip (virtually) with you. The pacing, the scenes, the wildlife, the night sky, the storms, the beautiful sunsets all fed our souls. Thank you for serving such delicious fare.
After watching all 3h50m there are 3 things I'd like to say. 1, you two are a delightful couple, and absolutely badass adventurers. 2. I am grateful you shared this trip of a lifetime so I could enjoy lake Nipigon with you. It was on my bucket list for years, but surviving lung cancer has crossed out some things on the list for me. 3. When I am up that way craving sweets, I recommend the Serendipity Cafe in Rossport. They make the best cheesecake you may ever experience in your life. And the serving is so huge, it is easily enough to share a slice. Thank you for the couch adventure. ❤
As god is my witness Jon, when I saw you come up to that first night campsite I thought “isn’t that the exact spot he saw a bear”. Amazing, awesome journey, thanks for sharing it!
1st time viewer. Thanks for sharing the beauty of life with us. As a lifetime fisherman I wanted to recommend my favorite lure for a wide variety of species. Kastmaster by Acme. It's an oldie but a goodie. Caught most species that swim on West Coast, fresh and saltwater. Best wishes to you and yours.
My favourite viewing since I retired, has been vlogs like this. As it happens my retirement was enforced as a result of a life changing car crash, and now I find great solace watching your journey unfold. Very very beautiful indeed
You really captured that ‘otherworldly’ vibe that the Superior-Nipigon region can give you, among the mesas, the talus slopes, the cliffs, the haze, the clouds, the magic islands, mirages, thunderstorms, orange lichen, etc…and the Lord of the Rings style music really worked well with it. Well done.
I can't commend you enough for the amount of time and work you put into researching, planning, paddling, videoing, editing, narrating, and producing this epic experience. Bravo! 👏🌞⛈️💫🚣🐟🇨🇦
Wow....that was amazing...thank you! As I sit here in Southwestern Ontario, in my big city house with my big city job, and struggling with nasty COVID symptoms, this reminds me how big and beautiful this province is. I was born and raised on Lake Huron and can hardly wait to get back to that life. Subscribed!
This was the greatest adventure of all, thus far. So much beautiful photography and videography. The reality of love between you and Erin. Even Erin finding that pony tail whole in her hoody. It was absolutely outstanding. Thank you for taking me along.😊
whew! That was a marathon but one worth running to the end even if I had to break it up into shorter segments. Thank you, Jon and Erin, for a masterful telling of your trip around this magnificent lake. The exquisite scenery, the varied moods of the water and of the sky, and most of all, the wildlife you encountered, both in the air and on the ground, truly made this a first class adventure for the eyes, the mind, and the soul. I'm sure it has been said before but, even though I will never see this place with my own eyes, it is reassuring to know that it exists. Peace.
I have lived and traveled from coast to coast for 55 years. I am so grateful to call Canada home. Access to wilderness is something that every Canadian should take advantage of and certainly not take for granted. My father is a 33 year Military Veteran and he taught us low impact survival and to respect our wild lands. Athletic outdoor adventures have always kept me grounded and sane. Your channel resonates with me in a profound way. Thank you for sharing your content! Its food for the soul...
Travelled for 55 years , the first person of your breed to have scanned the planet for close to 1/2 a century !!! The insight in doing the feat is so enriching mentally & physically , I can understand your feelings as rightly expressed . You seem to be as disciplined as your father ! Only discipline is the key for such pure thoughts !!! Coast to coast , luck though favours a few ? You are one of those ! Happy living ! Y'r comments are as pure as your soul ! Father's BLESSINGS I suppose ?
Most Canadians can drive 30 minutes or an hour north of home and find true wilderness, if they have to go that far, or it's not in their own backyards.
Jon (and Erin), Like most of your viewers we have been anxiously awaiting your new videos for awhile. But the wait has been worth it. That is the best video that you have produced that we have seen. The content, photography/videography, narration was meticulously done. We will certainly watch this one a few times again. Tom PS. In Chilliwack BC, where we live, there is a blue heron nature reserve. There is a large colony of blue herons that nest here yearly. There are dozens of nests high up in the trees all together for protection from the crows, ravens and bald eagles. It’s quite a site to see every April/May. The area is also protected from sightseers by fencing and a deep/wide ditch. However these nests are visible from a dike around the ditch.
That was so amazing. I sat through the whole thing no break. As a European I long for secluded places, everywhere here is so crowded and controlled. I dream about an amazing experience like this. Well filmed, well spoken, well edited. Thank you.
Check out Erik Normark; he's in Scandinavia, a little closer to home than Nipigon, maybe he can provide some insight and inspiration at a locale closer to home?
I second @bluebloods7, you should come to the northern parts of Europe. I live in Sweden, there are terrific non-crowded places to explore. Sarek is one example in Sweden.
Most couples wait until they are married to have a honeymoon. This award winning video was an inspiration to paddlers all over the world. Hats off to you both!!!
I woke up in the middle of the night, found your video and spent the rest of the night watching it as if in a dream, canoeing with you. What a magnificent lake journey beautifully filmed, with great music. As an avid backpacker who has hiked the Canadian Rockies, California’s Sierra mountains, and the Appalachian trail (in stages), your film inspires me to do more riparian explorations by canoe. You’re both admirable canoeists and the kind of adventurers I would enjoy as companions. Only this advice I offer: When you encounter an animal that poses no threat, and one that you want to observe, stay perfectly still. I was thrilled for you both, especially Erin, when you sighted the caribou. But it was approaching nonchalantly when Erin moved, or she might have had a closer and more rewarding encounter with it, possibly passing her close by. Thank you for sharing your adventure in such cinematic beauty.
What a gorgeous adventure you both shared here. The two of you seem well capable & experienced campers to take on a giant trip like this, really complementing each other. Thank you for sharing all the highlights on film. I've just subbed to your channel, time for some binge watching.
Just wrapping up the film finally, wanted to give it my full attention and savour every moment. What a beautiful journey. Absolutely gorgeous! That sunset on the island you were stuck on for 4 nights, just breathtaking. I’ve never seen a sunset like that before. Truly thank you for this amazing film and for your dedication to the journey. 22 days is a long time! You guys rock. And your paddle song, what a nice touch. Thank you for that. I genuinely love you guys. I cherish these films anytime they hit my feed. Can’t wait for the next one, whenever that may be. ❤️
Jon, always loved the videos you did when you were alone but love the ones more that you do with Erin. If I had a granddaughter I'd want her to be just like her. She brings such a strong woman presence.
I'm blown away! From the epic theme song choice (very Howard Shore) to the way you two make me laugh (original rowing composition) to the extended length (only 20 minutes shorter than LOTR- ROTK entended edition!) Thanks so much for making this one. Happy to spend my Saturday evening with you guys! This one deserves an award.
Thank you for continuing your excellent trips of the area and taking us with you. Film quality and music is the best I have seen of your various other videos. They are all good but can tell that you are taking this a step higher, especially given the duration of this trip. Glad Jon has recovered from the leg injury and Erin was able to join you. Congrats on the record lake trout catch!!! Looking forward to the next production. Blessings!
Just an amazing trip. The footage was absolutely phenomenal. When you came across the caribou, I teared up a bit. So happy that she got to see one in the wild, it's almost as if it wanted to come and great itself to her. It's good it went the other way. Thank you for the calming experience through a very rough time I am going through. It's greatly appreciated. Just a wonderful experience all the way through. Thank you.
Man, this was such a great watch. Took me a couple days, but dang was it worth it. It is such a great change of pace from SO many other people posting stuff like this. I like the laid back, no BS/cut scenes/sound effects like so many do. I just stumbled upon your channel a few weeks ago and it is easily one of my favorites now. Its just great. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
Super sweet! But I have a pro tip for you that took me nearly a quarter century to figure out: Ditch you canoe paddles for nice, long, 2 pc. double bladed kayak paddles! It is a game changer in so many ways. Especially on long paddles and 17'+ expedition canoes. Way more paddles per pancake as we say. Way more torque, leverage and control. You don't always hold it in the middle...sometimes fully extended with one hand on the edge of the blade. Power through wind, maneuver tight turns on the river. And on the open water, increase your speed with little extra effort. And for those who do not want to break tradition....see you at camp tonight!
First I will start off by saying that I don't generally sit and watch extremely long video like this one...With that said, I am glad I did watch this video in its entirety, what beautiful wilderness you have there. Thank you for the adventure!
I just want to say Thank-you. Thanks for the preparation, thanks for the paddling and thanks for the editing. Spellbindingly beautiful. To call this production EPIC is an understatement.
It is such a pleasure to watch all of your videos ! You have the ability to make any day a relaxing and calming experience thank you for all that you both do. It is so appreciated ❤
Just found your channel after discovering this area of TH-cam. It’s exactly what I’ve been needing, long form videos that keep me entertained that I dint have to see every second of. This will help immensely with hobby painting, working out and just generally being productive
This video took me almost 2 weeks to watch and was worth it! The wildlife encounters were amazing - cant believe that you saw a woodland caribou! The northern lights on day 18 were a highlight as well. Really showed how challenging travel on Lake Nipigon cam be. Glad you are staying healthy
Terrific! Totally enjoyed 'the experience' and it became very real when that black bear appeared! Holy cow that and the huge moose. My fam kept asking how can one sleep when black bears can appear at any moment(?) Please answer that next time. And of course, the photography is amazing and right on! What a lovely camping and canoeing trip to be on - learned so much. Everything was just lovely day or night - exactly what one wants to see on these nature ventures.
Thank you so much for making this video. I would love to take a trip like this but now in my 60s, I doubt it will ever happen. Through you two, I was able to live out a dream with you two. Fantastic trek. Well done. Well planned. Beautiful scenery and appreciation of our world. Simply fantastic.
Thanks for the hard work capturing your adventures, this video helps me relax and unwind at night. Ive fallen asleep to it probably a dozen times now, and i mean that in the best way possible!
This is easily the most epic thing I have ever seen on TH-cam. Thank you so much for documenting this journey and letting us all come with you. Your production values are excellent, story telling is excellent and overall you're both just freaking EXCELLENT!
@LostLakes, Jon @3:15:19 that looked like Wilson's brother Brock. 😂🤣😂🤣. Aside from this being a great docu-drama-adventure movie, love the b-roll scenes and soundtrack. is very Potteresque.
Thank you soo much for inviting us into your world, I stumbled on to you guys whilst ill with the flu feeling pretty sorry for my self that seemed to evaporate because of how sunny and happy and positive you both are!! And your camera and editing work is beautiful x
A beautiful journey chronicled. And wow, what an impact on wildlife when fishing is tightly controlled. I counted more than 10 baby merganzers in that family. Here in Vancouver a mommy merganzers is lucky to raise 4/5.
Truly an epic trip. Your first magnum opus. Few people ever reach this success in their lives. You are poised to repeat this many times over. Congratulations!
Over 3 hours? Hardly seems like it. Really enjoyed every minute. It's just not possible to get amazing scenery and such good characters, nay unscripted characters, on any channel or network. Thank the heavens you guys are around. My city life becomes more unimpressive every day. Such great videography and pacing throughout. I will watch this many times. Nippogan is otherworldly in that monstrous storm. Unreal. Would love to experience something like that. I'm a bit of an adverse weather fan but realize the intense prep it must take for an epoch like that. Outstanding capture. Many many precious moments throughout with well chosen soundtracks, but the Caribou sighting was timeless. You guys brought us all something that we aren't seeing elsewhere at all. The scene with Erin will be a lifelong testament to your dedication to the beauty of the Canadian outdoors.
With such love people admire you 2 , I see the thrill of the skill You put on Tube , hour after hour , the dream streaming screams of joy , day in & day out . Lost out on land , Lakes are at hand , you 2 are a worthy strand ! DNA of TH-cam . Decoded - as - Desired !!!
What an adventure! Wow, I just can't really put into words what you've done here. Thank you so much for bringing us along and for showing us this most quintessential example of a summertime Canadian adventure! You put so much of yourself into these trips and these films and it really does show. Thank you again for sharing, I will be watching this one again when I can sit down and have a block of time to get lost in it.
FYI there are some FAQs in the vid description (e.g. tent, hammock, stick stove). This is the full 22-day trip and by far the longest vid we've ever posted. *It's broken up into 3 movie-length chapters or ~10-minute days in the playback bar/video description so you can break it up any way you like.* I know some of you prefer multi-part...I prefer to binge and get lost in the content and feel like I experienced it. (And episodic content generally performs worse than single long format on YT.) Anyway, hope you enjoy :)
Nancy Scott's book on Nipigon (the one referenced in the vid) is linked here along with all my book recommendations:
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This links to Nancy's book for me but what about the rest of your recommendations? You know I love your book choices. 😊
Whoops meant to link the whole list, thanks for letting me know (updated and below):
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My wife and two teenage boys will be watching the whole trip! You guys deserve a million viewers after this epic trip.
Three hours, oh this is going to be tasty. Thanks for posting!
Off to check out the book.
I've been a fan for well over 40 years now, since you were sub 1 subscribers. Before "Lost Lakes", Before "Backcountry Angling Ontario" Back when you were simply "TroutSlayer420" To say that I'm excited for this is an understatement
Have fun old timer !
Never seen your name before. I think you're a bandwagoner. I do know a guy named Xandorf Budnificent though
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Xander, I just found your channel a week ago, great videos, love your simplicity in gear, and learning wilderness as you go. Keep it up and don't stop uploading videos 😊
I'm a southerner fish lake canoe camper. You Canadians are are hilarious with your Celsius. And thinking 28 is a hot day. It's been in the mid 90s down here in Ga all summer. That's 35 in round bacon terms.
Hello, Jon and Erin! My name is Carly, and I just wanted to reach out to say thank you for all the hard work you put into your content. This may seem strange coming from a complete stranger in the states, but I wanted to tell you that my husband, Ryan, and I found your channel at a time when we truly needed it. Ryan passed away last week at 29 years old from cancer. In the last month or so of his life, we would watch you every single night. We’d say, “Lost Lakes and chill?!” We even got his friends and family to watch as well. In those final days, if football wasn’t on, Lost Lakes was on our tv! The joy and calm you brought into our home is truly indescribable. I think we watched this specific video at least 10 times. We loved showing everyone the caribou encounter! I can’t thank you enough for everything. Again, this may seem bizarre coming from a stranger, but I just wanted you to know. Keep exploring! Keep being great! Much love from a Michigander on the other side of the lake!
Our hearts break for you Carly...we're so deeply touched and honoured that the videos were a helpful ritual during such a painful time for you and your Ryan. Means a ton to us.
Wishing you strength and peace and sending lots of love 💚💚
@@LostLakesthank you so much. Truly trulyyy appreciate it! ❤❤❤
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@@carlyhosh I'm so sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace. Sending you and everyone that loved him prayers 🙏
I'm not sure how I even started watching this video, but I just watched the entire thing in one sitting. It is now 4am. What a hypnotic, mesmerizing adventure. ❤ thanks for posting !
I’ve been yearning for a Lost Lakes video, and what you’ve given us is beyond compare. It may not be intentional but you’ve developed a distinctive brand in the world of wilderness adventure videos, characterized by quality, integrity, superb cinematography, extraordinary attention to details, humour, and a quietly powerful voice. Your music choices are perfect mood enhancers. Truly, this was equal to the best feature films, and I didn’t want it to end. I smiled, gasped in awe, and wept with joy and emotion during the caribou sequence. You and Erin are delightful together and I wish you a happy wedding and a wonder-filled life. Thank you so much for bringing us along with you. I’ll be watching this one again soon.
Your comment got me welled up myself! Thank you so much Denise! 💚
Just beautiful! …with tears in my eyes why did it have to end?! ❤🫎 🦅
Absolutely
Here! Here!
Very well expressed. I would love to view this i n an IMAX theater.
This is truly brilliant. I hope this video surpasses 10m views, because everyone needs to watch it.
I fell asleep last night watching a Camping with Steve video. Woke up an hour into this one. This morning I couldn't get the question of "what was that video?" out of my head, so thank god for youtube's watch history.
Binged this video today - what an amazing channel you have. Instantly subscribed.
By the way, how sure are you it was a moose running through your camp at 4 AM, and not a wendigo? ;)
Can't even imagine how long rendering a 4-hour 2160p video took haha
I'm out of words expressing my feelings about this film . Lets agree everyone that this is a masterpiece no one has ever achieved on a TH-cam channel
Thanks a million Sylvain!
It's truly artistic in every sense . A genuine masterpiece.
Yes masterpiece is definitely the word to describe this film 👍
Definitely
I love, that in the era of 30 second reels and TikTok, you can pull people like me in with a three hour video. Trust yourself, you’re heading in the right direction.
Ah I like that...thank you!
Couldn't have said it better myself ❤
@@LostLakesthis has been appointment viewing for me this week. Waited for my night off with a bit o whiskey and am hooked. Thanks!
@@GLOW31497 Dude some Jameson and big fat blunt and a four hour Lost Lakes video is a phenomenal night, hah.
Heckin yeah!
The cinematic shots, the music, the slight bits of narration just make this video so so good. I truly felt at peace watching this video. Thank you for this masterpiece of a video!
Thank you so much :)
My thoughts exactly!
I don't know that I will ever watch another wilderness adventure video as amazing as this one! So grateful to have watched this magical ride on the Mother of the Great lakes.
Thank you. We always look forward to your videos. We really enjoy the peace and calm your trips bring. The beauty of our Canada never ceases to make both of us very thankful to live in such a majestic place.
Thank you so much!
that lake has real character and I didn't see any mosquitos
Im a kayaker from Vancouver Island. You make Canadians proud!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦 Beautiful cinematography, excellent editing, pacing and storytelling. This film should be nominated for an award....just exceptional!
...plus is is pricelessly epically LONG, I love the love Canadian outdoor adventurer real deal videos.
Amen. I could not have stated any better expression of words!!
Ditto - that photography of the night sky and the landscapes, close-ups etc - just right timing etc. Outstanding!
I agree 💯 percent!
Thank You, for making this wonderful journey!!! I am 80, and not very mobile, however; Thank to you...I am able to experiencea very close adventure! I appreciate; your periods of silences; they allow me to share the Breath-taking moments of the Mitacles, along the way! Best wishes, on your wedding and years as a married Couple!! Your gift, of a Down Feather, touched m heart, too,
We have to say that you are BY FAR the VERY BEST at making videos of this nature.
The quality, the steady filming, the editing is so WELL DONE.
We have been watching the videos for some time now and have come to realize that you are GREAT at this.
We always like your pairing up with Xander, but you are also quite fortunate to have your fiance taking these adventurous trips along with you. She seems quite capable at sharing these trips.
We watched the ENTIRE video while having a few beers and had a great evening doing so.
Thanks for posting this CLASSIC.
We also hope you can get out again some time with your Dad. Those were well done as well.
Here's hoping the knee is mending well.
Thank you so much Jerry!
I binged it! Could not stop! You called it a masterpiece of a lake, I call this a masterpiece of a video! You two are a terrific team and I want to thank you for this journey. You did all the hard work while we all get to enjoy the sights and sounds. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Joanne!!
I binged it too! Excellent content! My heart lept with joy at the sight of the caribou! I loved their song and they showed what they got at Crabby Ducky’s!!
I'm watching it for the 2nd time & I'm sure it won't be the last 👌 ❤
By far THEE BEST Nature Video I’ve ever watched! Well done! Captivating! I shouted out loud a few times! This deserves to be a series on Netflix. 👏👏👏👏👏 BRAVO!
Thank you so much!!
I have so many comments but all I can manage to say is The Photography in this video is beyond good. Like, wow. That underwater shot of the pike!! And the Sunset and the drone and I am only 40 minutes in. Wow.
Much appreciated Lynn!
My wife and I throughly enjoyed this epic adventure. The video, audio, music, narration, history, geography, planning is simply amazing. Thank you for taking us with you! I’ve never seen anything like this on TH-cam. To share God’s creation the way you do is a gift.
Well said
Truly a gift
Me and my wife's boyfriend just finished watching and it was an experience the production level just keeps increasing
I often come back and watch this video, so beautiful and relaxing!
These videos helped my depression over last winter. I just wish i could smell that Canadian air. Beautiful work! Thanks!❤
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Oh ya, me too! ❤
Hey man, random I know. I just came across this post by chance but I hope your depression has eased up. I have suffered for a few years with depression and am recently coming out of it. I’d like to help if you need someone to talk or text with. I hope you have a great morning partner! I am not some creeper. Just a random dude trying to pay it forward.
I’m South African and my wife is Canadian, we live in England and so miss having epic adventures in our homelands. Thank you guys so much for this epic experience! We have been fans from the beginning, so awesome to see the channel grow. The cinematography and story is epic! ❤
Sadly left my birthplace in Michigan when I was 16, I’ve always missed our grand, mysterious, bountiful Great Lakes, its rivers, streams, ponds. The fields of partridge and grouse, the shorebirds, owls and woodland bird sounds. Nothing is sweeter to the senses than the vast forests of white pine, spruce, hemlock and sweet fern. I am over 80 now, but I hope the last sounds I hear are the waves sighing on the sand while the winds move gently through the woodlands.
Actual conversation in my house. Me: “How about a movie night kids? Is there anything on Netflix, Disney+, or Prime that we could all watch?”. My 12 yo son: “Lost Lakes has a new video out, can we watch that?”. Result: unanimous family decision to spend the next three nights watching, learning, laughing, and being inspired! Thank you Jon and Erin and congratulations on your wedding! Sincerely, Steve and the kids
Makes our day 💚💚💚 Thanks fam!!
Excellent behavior for children
@LostLakes
@thomaskirchoff2027
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I just came across your channel. My wife and I find it very riveting to say the least. Vidio and story telling is excellent. I feel as if I were there with you. You and Erin are very talented. You both explain points of interest with enough details. It's not rushed but relaxing. Much better than a documentary.
Everything is excellent and wouldn't change a thing.
Fabulous! A Canadian Screen Awards winner.
What a masterpiece. Side note - earlier this year I moved back to the northeast of the US near where I grew up, to a very forested area with tons of hiking and lakes. For the two years before, I was living in a major urban area in the south, and was deeply unhappy being in a congested city filled with sprawl. Your content back then was one of the only ways I dealt with the lack of nature I was used to being around, so want to thank you for all you do.
Jon & Erin you to completely out did yourselves absolutely incredible. We thought when we sat down to watch this almost 4 hour episode that we would watch a little at a time. We were transfixed and couldn't stop. We watched the entire episode last night on the 60" TV. Words can not describe your story telling, knowledge and cinematography. Your love for the experience came through when Erin saw the woodland caribou for the first time. The emotions of you two in that moment were intense and incredible. The way the moment was captured was epic. I have no idea at all how you are going to top this trip. Thank you so much for sharing.
Aahh thank you so much! 💚
This is top tier TH-cam content.
I first discovered your channel a few months ago and I’ve been addicted since.
You show the Canada that deserves to be seen, and I relate to that. I set a goal a long time ago to be in every Canadian province and Territory at least once and I’m nearly done.
It truly is a beautiful country that we are fortunate to live in.
Thank you for providing such phenomenal content for your viewers!
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Congratulations on discovering your country physically & mentally through your sheer grit & determination !!! Well done ! All those places you visited are equally enamoured with your zeal & determination , I suppose & rightly so !
Hey guys, just want to thank you for sharing your wonderful heartfelt experiences with the world. I'm from Ireland 55 yrs old. Don't ever doubt your own actions. You make a great team, come off very respectful and empathetic to both each other & nature, and are an inspiration to anyone wanting to become a better person.
Best of luck to you both and keep bringing out the best of each other. ❤❤
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You guys are a breath of fresh air! I love the connection you both share with each other and being in nature. Very rare these days for people to connect with nature! Filming your adventures is priceless. I'm an old man now and can only experience these wonderful moments in nature through someone like you. I thank you both for sharing where I wish that I could live. I wish you both happiness, health, and many more adventures in our beautiful world.
This video is gold. Just gold. You offer a unique style that has rhythm, very subtle background music, a very sweet relationship with a very special person who is female and so well grounded, smart outfit - gear etc, sailing too, well informed course and full narration about the flora and fauna - so to speak. All good. ~ I've only gotten 12 minutes in, I remember the solo trip, so "I'll be back." ~ Thank you so much for sharing all of this. ✨🌸🙏🌸✨. from New Hampshire. 🇺🇸
OMG! I just watched this Beautiful Couple and Masterpiece! Thank You from the Center, The Heart, of Mexico. I lived 25 years in NE Wash. State and many other Natural Places and truly miss paddling, camping, watching Northern Lights, Loons, Eagles. Mexico has many one of a Kind Beauties, but the Great North has my Heart. Thank You both again! Paz a Todos, M
Thanks so much Michael :)
This was beautiful and captivating. I could watch you exploring for more hours on end. You made me feel like I was there
It's a privilege to watch! Thank you! My only hope is lakes like this remain lost and only navigated by experienced people like you, who have earned your place in the wilderness. So special!
After following your channel for years now, and seeing the steady and impressive growth in your film-making, cinematography and story telling abilities, I had a feeling that this video was going to be the culmination of that journey and establish your channel as one of the best wilderness channels out there. It has.
I am so happy that your and Erin's hard work is finally being rewarded and your channel is exploding. Jon, you are such a modest and humble person- but know that the countless comments written here by people literally all over the world are 100% true, and you are fully deserving of them.
Congrats to both of you on producing what truly is a Masterpiece. You have taken your craft to yet another level.
Wishing you both many, many more years of doing what you love together... and hopefully, by continuing to share it with us, inspiring others to dare to explore this beautiful world that we often forget is out there, if we look.
Martin
Beautifully said
Beautiful compliment Martin. I'll second that, if you don't mind 👍
To get the most out of those rose hips, crush them up so the pulp:meat is exposed to the boiling water for maximum extraction. Vitamin.C is ascorbic acid which will make the water quite TART, not bland. Good for jazzing up greens and keeping other fruits from browning. Mixing w sugar and mint is a great idea. Try mashing up those hips before boiling for better extraction.
Absolutely EPIC! Thank you Jon and Erin for taking us along this marathon adventure. It's always a joy to see the two of you in action but the real star of the show was wild and beautiful Lake Nipigon. Absolutely majestic!
Truly epic, the best canoeing experience I have ever seen. Should be seen by anyone who loves the outdoors and water… well done Jon and Erin……
Thanks so much Jim!
This is one of the best videos I've seen on TH-cam! Incredible videography, feel like im along for the ride. Looking forward to watching more of your content
Thank you so much!
Lost Lakes, Xander, and Jim Baird one hour a week it’s split up and edited similar to alone. That would have have to be able make some money so you all can just do this for a living. I watch the three of your content as soon as they release after I get the kids to bed. Can’t even remember the last time I’ve watched actual tv, and this is my favorite form of entertainment. Can’t thank you all enough
You and Erin put out such amazing videos. The music makes it magical even at this side of the adventure. Hats off to you two. Hoping you have more amazing adventures in the canoe and in your marriage.
Thanks a lot Brad!
4 hours? That’s at least three times as long as any TH-cam video I’ve watched. Worth every second! Amazing story, outstanding videography. Strong effort by both of you. Very inspiring. Thank you!
Thank you. Your support is a driving force for content creators like us.
What an epic adventure. That was a massive undertaking. When you add in the incredible effort that goes into filming it as well, it's mind-blowingly impressive. Every new episode, you take your videography, storytelling and editing to an even higher level!
We’ve just completed this epic canoe trip (virtually) with you. The pacing, the scenes, the wildlife, the night sky, the storms, the beautiful sunsets all fed our souls. Thank you for serving such delicious fare.
There is nothing better in the world than a tent that keeps you dry!👍🙏🏻💪
Great video, beautiful scenery. Im glad found you!
After watching all 3h50m there are 3 things I'd like to say.
1, you two are a delightful couple, and absolutely badass adventurers.
2. I am grateful you shared this trip of a lifetime so I could enjoy lake Nipigon with you. It was on my bucket list for years, but surviving lung cancer has crossed out some things on the list for me.
3. When I am up that way craving sweets, I recommend the Serendipity Cafe in Rossport. They make the best cheesecake you may ever experience in your life. And the serving is so huge, it is easily enough to share a slice.
Thank you for the couch adventure. ❤
As god is my witness Jon, when I saw you come up to that first night campsite I thought “isn’t that the exact spot he saw a bear”. Amazing, awesome journey, thanks for sharing it!
Hahah good memory! Thanks Steve!
1st time viewer. Thanks for sharing the beauty of life with us. As a lifetime fisherman I wanted to recommend my favorite lure for a wide variety of species. Kastmaster by Acme. It's an oldie but a goodie. Caught most species that swim on West Coast, fresh and saltwater. Best wishes to you and yours.
My favourite viewing since I retired, has been vlogs like this. As it happens my retirement was enforced as a result of a life changing car crash, and now I find great solace watching your journey unfold. Very very beautiful indeed
Feels like something I'd watch on a streaming service. Feeling privileged to have this for free on TH-cam. AMAZING job as always Jon!
Working from home felt like I was sailing down the lake with you, 10/10 film-making
You really captured that ‘otherworldly’ vibe that the Superior-Nipigon region can give you, among the mesas, the talus slopes, the cliffs, the haze, the clouds, the magic islands, mirages, thunderstorms, orange lichen, etc…and the Lord of the Rings style music really worked well with it. Well done.
I can't commend you enough for the amount of time and work you put into researching, planning, paddling, videoing, editing, narrating, and producing this epic experience. Bravo! 👏🌞⛈️💫🚣🐟🇨🇦
Really appreciate that!
Wow....that was amazing...thank you! As I sit here in Southwestern Ontario, in my big city house with my big city job, and struggling with nasty COVID symptoms, this reminds me how big and beautiful this province is. I was born and raised on Lake Huron and can hardly wait to get back to that life. Subscribed!
This was the greatest adventure of all, thus far. So much beautiful photography and videography. The reality of love between you and Erin. Even Erin finding that pony tail whole in her hoody. It was absolutely outstanding. Thank you for taking me along.😊
whew! That was a marathon but one worth running to the end even if I had to break it up into shorter segments. Thank you, Jon and Erin, for a masterful telling of your trip around this magnificent lake. The exquisite scenery, the varied moods of the water and of the sky, and most of all, the wildlife you encountered, both in the air and on the ground, truly made this a first class adventure for the eyes, the mind, and the soul. I'm sure it has been said before but, even though I will never see this place with my own eyes, it is reassuring to know that it exists. Peace.
Love this video for the content but also the editing is excellent. Perfect vibe for this place.
I have lived and traveled from coast to coast for 55 years. I am so grateful to call Canada home. Access to wilderness is something that every Canadian should take advantage of and certainly not take for granted. My father is a 33 year Military Veteran and he taught us low impact survival and to respect our wild lands. Athletic outdoor adventures have always kept me grounded and sane. Your channel resonates with me in a profound way. Thank you for sharing your content! Its food for the soul...
Travelled for 55 years , the first person of your breed to have scanned the planet for close to 1/2 a century !!! The insight in doing the feat is so enriching mentally & physically , I can understand your feelings as rightly expressed . You seem to be as disciplined as your father ! Only discipline is the key for such pure thoughts !!! Coast to coast , luck though favours a few ? You are one of those ! Happy living ! Y'r comments are as pure as your soul ! Father's BLESSINGS I suppose ?
Most Canadians can drive 30 minutes or an hour north of home and find true wilderness, if they have to go that far, or it's not in their own backyards.
Jon (and Erin),
Like most of your viewers we have been anxiously awaiting your new videos for awhile. But the wait has been worth it. That is the best video that you have produced that we have seen. The content, photography/videography, narration was meticulously done. We will certainly watch this one a few times again.
Tom
PS. In Chilliwack BC, where we live, there is a blue heron nature reserve. There is a large colony of blue herons that nest here yearly. There are dozens of nests high up in the trees all together for protection from the crows, ravens and bald eagles. It’s quite a site to see every April/May. The area is also protected from sightseers by fencing and a deep/wide ditch. However these nests are visible from a dike around the ditch.
Thank you so much Tom! That would be a sight to see, very cool
I do have a few photos if there was a way to send them if you were interested. Could send them through BillieJo
I loved seeing the bear swimming from your trip last year. Adorable! You guys are brave. I find myself wondering how cold the water is…
Outstanding documentary! BTW, Erin, she cooks, she cleans, she paddles, she gathers firewood...what a keeper!
Thank you! She sure is
I love your work, ATY for the lord of the ring, Harry potterish music 😊 great flick, awesome camera work
and great teamwork 💜
It’s 5 AM here in Louisiana and I’ve stayed up and watch the entire video ~ That You
That was so amazing. I sat through the whole thing no break. As a European I long for secluded places, everywhere here is so crowded and controlled. I dream about an amazing experience like this. Well filmed, well spoken, well edited. Thank you.
Check out Erik Normark; he's in Scandinavia, a little closer to home than Nipigon, maybe he can provide some insight and inspiration at a locale closer to home?
I second @bluebloods7, you should come to the northern parts of Europe. I live in Sweden, there are terrific non-crowded places to explore. Sarek is one example in Sweden.
Most couples wait until they are married to have a honeymoon. This award winning video was an inspiration to paddlers all over the world. Hats off to you both!!!
Much appreciated Scottie!
I binged last night till 5 this am, thank you..
From a 65yo grandmother who is envious. 😊 ⛺️
I woke up in the middle of the night, found your video and spent the rest of the night watching it as if in a dream, canoeing with you. What a magnificent lake journey beautifully filmed, with great music. As an avid backpacker who has hiked the Canadian Rockies, California’s Sierra mountains, and the Appalachian trail (in stages), your film inspires me to do more riparian explorations by canoe. You’re both admirable canoeists and the kind of adventurers I would enjoy as companions. Only this advice I offer: When you encounter an animal that poses no threat, and one that you want to observe, stay perfectly still. I was thrilled for you both, especially Erin, when you sighted the caribou. But it was approaching nonchalantly when Erin moved, or she might have had a closer and more rewarding encounter with it, possibly passing her close by. Thank you for sharing your adventure in such cinematic beauty.
We truly appreciate that!
Seeing that caribou literally brought tears to me eyes. How incredible.
Same!
@@erinwalker9920 ❤️❤️ nature is amazing
I stumbled upon this and thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
What a gorgeous adventure you both shared here. The two of you seem well capable & experienced campers to take on a giant trip like this, really complementing each other. Thank you for sharing all the highlights on film. I've just subbed to your channel, time for some binge watching.
Just wrapping up the film finally, wanted to give it my full attention and savour every moment. What a beautiful journey. Absolutely gorgeous! That sunset on the island you were stuck on for 4 nights, just breathtaking. I’ve never seen a sunset like that before.
Truly thank you for this amazing film and for your dedication to the journey. 22 days is a long time! You guys rock.
And your paddle song, what a nice touch. Thank you for that.
I genuinely love you guys. I cherish these films anytime they hit my feed. Can’t wait for the next one, whenever that may be. ❤️
Jon, always loved the videos you did when you were alone but love the ones more that you do with Erin. If I had a granddaughter I'd want her to be just like her. She brings such a strong woman presence.
We appreciate that! She and I are about to leave on a big trip similar to this one...much farther north :)
Wow! I very rarely comment! But this masterpiece deserves all the praise! Outstanding trip, excellent videography!
Thank you so much!
I'm blown away! From the epic theme song choice (very Howard Shore) to the way you two make me laugh (original rowing composition) to the extended length (only 20 minutes shorter than LOTR- ROTK entended edition!) Thanks so much for making this one. Happy to spend my Saturday evening with you guys! This one deserves an award.
Truly appreciate that!
❤ What a beautiful film! The cinematography is superb. I could not stop watching… a first for me as I have ADD and never see a film to completion.
We're honoured 💚 Thank you!!
Thank you for continuing your excellent trips of the area and taking us with you. Film quality and music is the best I have seen of your various other videos. They are all good but can tell that you are taking this a step higher, especially given the duration of this trip. Glad Jon has recovered from the leg injury and Erin was able to join you. Congrats on the record lake trout catch!!! Looking forward to the next production. Blessings!
How can you top this one Jon? This is your best journey yet. A true Epic Lost Lakes 🇨🇦
Thanks so much!!
This is a masterpiece.
Just an amazing trip. The footage was absolutely phenomenal. When you came across the caribou, I teared up a bit. So happy that she got to see one in the wild, it's almost as if it wanted to come and great itself to her. It's good it went the other way. Thank you for the calming experience through a very rough time I am going through. It's greatly appreciated. Just a wonderful experience all the way through. Thank you.
We were so lucky to see it 😁 Thank you so much!
Man, this was such a great watch. Took me a couple days, but dang was it worth it. It is such a great change of pace from SO many other people posting stuff like this. I like the laid back, no BS/cut scenes/sound effects like so many do.
I just stumbled upon your channel a few weeks ago and it is easily one of my favorites now. Its just great.
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
Much appreciated!!
Super sweet!
But I have a pro tip for you that took me nearly a quarter century to figure out:
Ditch you canoe paddles for nice, long, 2 pc. double bladed kayak paddles! It is a game changer in so many ways. Especially on long paddles and 17'+ expedition canoes.
Way more paddles per pancake as we say. Way more torque, leverage and control. You don't always hold it in the middle...sometimes fully extended with one hand on the edge of the blade.
Power through wind, maneuver tight turns on the river. And on the open water, increase your speed with little extra effort.
And for those who do not want to break tradition....see you at camp tonight!
First I will start off by saying that I don't generally sit and watch extremely long video like this one...With that said, I am glad I did watch this video in its entirety, what beautiful wilderness you have there. Thank you for the adventure!
I just want to say Thank-you. Thanks for the preparation, thanks for the paddling and thanks for the editing. Spellbindingly beautiful. To call this production EPIC is an understatement.
Thank you so much!
It is such a pleasure to watch all of your videos ! You have the ability to make any day a relaxing and calming experience thank you for all that you both do. It is so appreciated ❤
Just found your channel after discovering this area of TH-cam. It’s exactly what I’ve been needing, long form videos that keep me entertained that I dint have to see every second of. This will help immensely with hobby painting, working out and just generally being productive
Welcome aboard :)
This video took me almost 2 weeks to watch and was worth it! The wildlife encounters were amazing - cant believe that you saw a woodland caribou! The northern lights on day 18 were a highlight as well. Really showed how challenging travel on Lake Nipigon cam be. Glad you are staying healthy
Appreciate all your safety precautions. It is joy to see responsible people, not making dumb moves.
Terrific! Totally enjoyed 'the experience' and it became very real when that black bear appeared! Holy cow that and the huge moose. My fam kept asking how can one sleep when black bears can appear at any moment(?) Please answer that next time. And of course, the photography is amazing and right on! What a lovely camping and canoeing trip to be on - learned so much. Everything was just lovely day or night - exactly what one wants to see on these nature ventures.
Thank you so much for making this video. I would love to take a trip like this but now in my 60s, I doubt it will ever happen. Through you two, I was able to live out a dream with you two. Fantastic trek. Well done. Well planned. Beautiful scenery and appreciation of our world. Simply fantastic.
Thanks for the hard work capturing your adventures, this video helps me relax and unwind at night. Ive fallen asleep to it probably a dozen times now, and i mean that in the best way possible!
Much appreciated!
❤❤❤❤❤y’all, I was stressed and just over the world…and the algorithm sent me this. It took my anxiety level from 10 to 0. Thank you
This is easily the most epic thing I have ever seen on TH-cam. Thank you so much for documenting this journey and letting us all come with you. Your production values are excellent, story telling is excellent and overall you're both just freaking EXCELLENT!
Appreciate that so much!
@LostLakes, Jon @3:15:19 that looked like Wilson's brother Brock. 😂🤣😂🤣. Aside from this being a great docu-drama-adventure movie, love the b-roll scenes and soundtrack. is very Potteresque.
Thank you soo much for inviting us into your world, I stumbled on to you guys whilst ill with the flu feeling pretty sorry for my self that seemed to evaporate because of how sunny and happy and positive you both are!! And your camera and editing work is beautiful x
A beautiful journey chronicled. And wow, what an impact on wildlife when fishing is tightly controlled. I counted more than 10 baby merganzers in that family. Here in Vancouver a mommy merganzers is lucky to raise 4/5.
I want to thank you for making this beautiful adventure so I could pretend I was out there too. What an accomplishment. 🙌🏼
Thank you!
Truly an epic trip. Your first magnum opus. Few people ever reach this success in their lives. You are poised to repeat this many times over. Congratulations!
Most kind Jeff, thank you so much!
Over 3 hours? Hardly seems like it. Really enjoyed every minute. It's just not possible to get amazing scenery and such good characters, nay unscripted characters, on any channel or network.
Thank the heavens you guys are around. My city life becomes more unimpressive every day.
Such great videography and pacing throughout. I will watch this many times.
Nippogan is otherworldly in that monstrous storm. Unreal. Would love to experience something like that. I'm a bit of an adverse weather fan but realize the intense prep it must take for an epoch like that. Outstanding capture.
Many many precious moments throughout with well chosen soundtracks, but the Caribou sighting was timeless.
You guys brought us all something that we aren't seeing elsewhere at all. The scene with Erin will be a lifelong testament to your dedication to the beauty of the Canadian outdoors.
With such love people admire you 2 , I see the thrill of the skill You put on Tube , hour after hour , the dream streaming screams of joy , day in & day out . Lost out on land , Lakes are at hand , you 2 are a worthy strand ! DNA of TH-cam . Decoded - as - Desired !!!
What an adventure! Wow, I just can't really put into words what you've done here. Thank you so much for bringing us along and for showing us this most quintessential example of a summertime Canadian adventure! You put so much of yourself into these trips and these films and it really does show. Thank you again for sharing, I will be watching this one again when I can sit down and have a block of time to get lost in it.