22-Day / 400km+ Wilderness Camping Trip on Notorious Lake Nipigon
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*****FAQs:*****
Stick stove is the Yukon Mini from www.canoepaddler.net/
Hammocks are the Amok draumr amok-equipment.com/#
Tent is the seek outside cimmaron (cost a lot and the quality so far has been so-so, particularly the bug mesh insert)
*Bannock recipe*: • Fried Cinnamon & Wild ...
1.5 cups flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup lard
1/2 cup water (approximately, add as needed after combining above ingredients)
1/2 Tbsp sugar (optional)
1 Tbsp cinnamon (optional)
Nancy Scott's book, referenced in the vid, is linked here along with all my book recommendations:
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Approximate location: maps.app.goo.gl/JMaBZAwTR6P16...
CHAPTER 1/Day 1: 0:00
Day 2: 7:24
Day 3: 17:43
Day 4: 27:58
Day 5: 38:04
Day 6: 47:07
Day 7: 57:15
Day 8: 1:01:50
CHAPTER 2/Day 9: 1:14:40
Day 10: 1:32:51
Day 11: 1:48:35
Day 12: 1:59:36
Day 13: 2:05:19
Day 14: 2:19:00
Day 15: 2:33:13
CHAPTER 3/Day 16: 2:44:06
Day 17: 2:53:04
Day 18: 3:02:06
Day 19: 3:08:34
Day 20: 3:15:54
Day 21: 3:24:10
Day 22: 3:43:27
Outtakes/Slideshow: 3:46:08
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Audio Credits:
Sorry I don't keep up with these anymore but they're mostly from Artlist.io and if you use the voice search on your phone, there should be a button to ID the song for you there (or a dedicated song ID app). Otherwise feel free to ask in the comments.
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
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 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!
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
LMFAO
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.
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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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'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.
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.
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
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,
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 👌 ❤
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! ❤
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. ❤
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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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!
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!
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 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!
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!
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 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 !
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! ❤
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.
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!
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!
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!
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 👍
I awoke at 5:30 a.m. this morning with this auto-playing in my ear pods. What a delight. At 75 years of age, I backpack, and kayak and canoe travel by proxy. I really enjoyed this so much. You are an awesome couple. I subbed.
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
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! 💚
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.
This is truly brilliant. I hope this video surpasses 10m views, because everyone needs to watch it.
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!
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!
I can't watch the video just yet, but this is everyone's friendly reminder that this deserves a like button slap. 22 Days is wild. Can't wait to watch in one sitting tomorrow morning while I have my Saturday coffee.
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.😊
Outstanding documentary! BTW, Erin, she cooks, she cleans, she paddles, she gathers firewood...what a keeper!
Thank you! She sure is
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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. ❤️
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!
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!
Wow! I very rarely comment! But this masterpiece deserves all the praise! Outstanding trip, excellent videography!
Thank you so much!
Only half way through, but very excited to see the "toe biter," a hemiptera. No idea so many pelican's resided up there. So relaxing watching the videos and seeing places I would never see otherwise.
Just settling down after a hard day, I’m feeling lighter after starting to watch this for the third time.
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. 🇺🇸
Ok that was an amazing video. The length was perfect there was enough content to where I felt like I was there with y'all enjoying the beautiful nature . Flipping awesome
Thank you!
I spend many nights falling asleep to TH-cam playing on my bedroom desktop. I have autoplay on, and it usually brings me down wonderful rabbitholes of outdoor videos. Lost Lakes is my favourite of all of the channels I watch. I love your filming style, the pace of the video, the scenic shots and of course the corny banter! This video might be my fave on your channel, I just love waking up during the night and seeing that it's on. I bet autoplay has selected it over 40 times, and I have woken to different parts of it each time. I enjoyed every second of this amazing experience, but for me the highlight was you filming the woodland caribou on the beach and getting Erin in the shot. I was so happy for both of you for experiencing this, and want to thank you for sharing that incredible moment!!
Truly appreciate that! That's so funny that autoplay keeps feeding you the same video
I get lots of your videos on my autoplay. Right now I'm watching the quetico trip where your net sinks!
Hi, this filming and all round production is a masterpiece. Massive well done. I produce fishing films and I empathise with how long the editing takes. I have been working on multiple camera angles etc but this just lengthens the editing process. The results that can be achieved are demonstrated in this masterpiece. Massive congratulations to you both! Best wishes, Kevin Brown, Notts Fishing KBTV. In the UK. ❤
Truly appreciate that!
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!
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!
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 binged last night till 5 this am, thank you..
From a 65yo grandmother who is envious. 😊 ⛺️
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.
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.
Honestly, the quality of this video is incredibly understated. The effort, editing, storytelling, and cinematography are better than most high budget films. You guys out did yourself on this one. Bravo.
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!
Seeing that caribou literally brought tears to me eyes. How incredible.
Same!
@@erinwalker9920 ❤️❤️ nature is amazing
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
Cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this wild adventure. So beautiful and so wild..great photography Sunsets, and wildlife. You are truly living in your life.. thank you for your amazing content.
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
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'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!
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 :)
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.
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.
How can you top this one Jon? This is your best journey yet. A true Epic Lost Lakes 🇨🇦
Thanks so much!!
This was amazing! What a beautiful documentary of your adventure. Watched it from beginning to end - 4 hours of the best type of quiet and visually stunning therapy! Brilliant!
It truly was ❤
I purposely took my time, over 5 days, to watch the video in its entirety. Masterful, magical, educational, full of spirit, calming yet thilling....are all the feelings I experienced. The last few minutes were joyful and fun to watch!!
Thank you both for sharing one of the best videos I've seen, to date.
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.
Appreciate all your safety precautions. It is joy to see responsible people, not making dumb moves.
I never watch 4 hour videos... until now. Excellent!
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!
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!
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
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.
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!
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!!
❤❤❤❤❤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
Wow, what an absolutely amazing amazing lifetime journey together to be able to share that with your partner is so awesome. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. I thoroughly enjoyed this whole three hour video. Awesome. Can’t wait to do it again.👊💖 I will also say I’m very rarely comment, which I need to really take the time to do that more often but because this was so epic I had to. Thank you again.💖
4 hours of an epic canoe camping expedition!?!? YES!!!! 👍🤙🤘✊
Absolutely amazing photography and wildlife! Unbelievable beauty everywhere you went! Thanks for the beautiful trip. Blessings!
I HAVE Have to add another comment...in this trip, you brought us the most amazing pictures ever...thanks for that too
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.
Thank-you Jon and Erin for making such a wonderful video!
I can't imagine all the editing that has to be done for these videos, that being said, it was the best 3:50:37 that I have spent watching anything period!
I'm not sure if you noticed, but at 2:30:35 a fish swims by.....😊
Appreciate that so much Glynn! Kudos for finding that easter egg :) Looked like a pretty good pike
Spectacular Jon and Erin! Incredible voyage, adventure and the whole story telling video.
Thanks a lot Josh!
love the Crabby Duck. But seriously, thank you for sharing all this. it must have been an awesome, spiritually recharging, trip. I cannot tell you how much i enjoyed it being an outdoorsman.
I was captivated from the first minute.. to tha last second. What an amazing journey. This is the best video i have ever seen on You Tube... And i want to Thank you for sharing it! You guys have left me in awe. You're wonderful story tellers... And the cinematography deserves an award. AMAZING!
We truly appreciate that!!
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!
Fun, well placed footage and classical music. Talent is a obvious suit with the combinations of scenery and theme show music,. pulling me in at times of awe. I want more of this and maybe you both can do cinetography only, less in front. 70/30.
Thank you your kindness to share the beauty of Canada with us and take us on your trip makes us speech less. Hope you have a wonderful lifetime together and many more trips. May God Bless you on your endeavors.
Thanks for sharing your journey, I enjoyed every moment!!
I knew nothing about Lake Nipigon before watching this video and now I am in awe.... 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!
Jon, I’m only an hour in but I wanted to say how impressed I am with the production quality. The music, narration, use of multiple camera angles including drone footage is amazing. Kudos.
Thanks so much Matt!
I grew up in the Whiteshell Provincial Park, 2 cabins to go to , playing chess most evenings, canoeing, kayaking, fishing for pike , pickerel, and bass, , water-skiing, back country camping , portages. The odd forest fire. Blueberries. leaches. storms, and great memories. Lake Nipigon is so close to Thunder Bay. Loved the Thunderstorms that you filmed. And all the little things, too. Most Excellent Trip , Thank-You both Jon and Erin. Your trip brought back so many memories for me.
I have watched your sightings of woodland caribou with Erin and Xander so many times. I well up EVERY SINGLE TIME. So amazing, so happy you are able to share. Even though I live in Ontario Ive only seen Woodland caribou in Alberta. Just once and wow.