Ontario's Forgotten River - Documentary | Is It Still Worth Paddling the White River?

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มี.ค. 2021
  • The White River was once touted as the top ten rivers to paddle in Ontario. Endless rapids, deep canyons, and stunning falls were all features of this rugged river. But this river hasn't been immune to changes, changes that have altered this waterway forever. Get a perspective of this once mighty river when in 2020, a friend and I were the first paddlers to canoe the entire length of the river from it's headwaters to its mouth, once it was re-opened back to the public after being closed for over a decade. This is the full documentary of the trip in the summer of 2020. For those interested in canoeing this river, this feature will provide insight into what you'll experience and allow you to decide whether the White River is still worth paddling. A more detailed multi-part series is also to follow.
    Scott Buckley - Stars In Her Skies [Orchestral] is released under CC BY 4.0
    Music provided by BreakingCopyright: • [No Copyright Music] @... ​

ความคิดเห็น • 486

  • @chrismcelvar5654
    @chrismcelvar5654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This, by far, has been the best video I've watched in quite some time. No faff, no promoting crap, no ''here's how I saw a log for a fire''.
    On top of that, despite one of you having the dodgiest moustaches I've ever seen and looking like you will be on a Netflix documentary in the future, running big balls rapids and awesome editing. Win win win.
    Thank you, gents!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Chris, wow, thanks so much for your kind words! Really appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts. TH-cam provides a great platform for everyone to share their experiences so I'm just thrilled I could share mine with people like you. I'm really glad you enjoyed it. 😄 re moustache And who knows what's next for that stache! 😉 Cheers!

    • @daveallen9921
      @daveallen9921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahaha - "here's how I saw a log for a fire" yes. that gets old immediately!

  • @MrCanoeman
    @MrCanoeman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great story being told. As a person who has paddled the White River from White Lake Park to Hattie Cove 14 times, and once solo, the memories flooded my soul. There were places lost and will never be found, there were majestic rapids that now run under large lakes, but in the end, the White River still prevails with its finding home at Superior. Again, thank you, great great great canoe video.

  • @LostLakes
    @LostLakes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was just wishing for a new canoe trip to watch today. That was fantastic and I really, really enjoyed it. Much needed vicarious canoe therapy. Loved seeing so many new parts of our regional backyard here. And your capture of and discussion on the industrial impacts. I'm always conflicted about hydro dams but it was sad to see falls as pretty as Umbata affected like that. Can't believe those dicks at Ess Rapids. Well done and well paddled--thank you!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perfect timing! Thanks so much Jon. It was a long one, so appreciate you watching it in one go. I agree, the dams are unfortunate, especially because the river is still pretty incredible with them, but it does mar an excellent canoe route as well as an amazing river. Yeah, that incident at Ess Rapids was so unexpected. Never had that ever happen. So weird. Thanks buddy!

    • @LostLakes
      @LostLakes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ThePursuitofPassion I love the long format vids for a long trip... Lets me get into the flow of the trip. And it was only about 10 mins per day so it had a great pace. Perfect 👌👏

  • @paulouellette4100
    @paulouellette4100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    great video...the image..the tone..everything is perfect...really great job...

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Paul! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and share your comments. 🙏

  • @candygirl6323
    @candygirl6323 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just today came across this video which brought back some memories.. I did this river with a group of 12 Junior Rangers(6Canoes) on/about 1969, watching your video only confirmed my memory of its harsh river conditions.. I don't recall no Federal Park office back in those days...I was working for the old Department Lands and Forests in those days.. at 75yrs, I wouldn't dare try canoeing it today... I would have been 19yrs old in 1969. We all had Cedar Strip Canoes in those days and had to stop several times to patch the canoes from rock damage with spruce/pine gum pitch.

  • @walterontario2420
    @walterontario2420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have family in Wawa and have been to Negwazu Lake. This video makes me wish I was 40 years younger. We loved every second of it.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great! Well, you must know the area well. Hopefully it brought back some good memories! Thanks a lot Walter!

  • @stevebraun4682
    @stevebraun4682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much for posting that! I’ve paddled the White R., both times from the town in the 80’s and 90’. You’ve taken me down memory lane seeing Umbata and the canyon etc. and even the last “portage campsite”. It’s a stellar river. I have mixed feelings about the development but very glad to see that the Pic and Mobert bands were involved. Really enjoyed the footage of rapid running. I was yelling “draw”....”crossbow” as you went!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Steve! That's great! Yeah, I bet it was down memory lane. It must have been weird not to see some of the rapids and falls, including the dams. But glad you still enjoyed it and had fun watching. Appreciate you sharing your story, that was really cool!

    • @stevebraun4682
      @stevebraun4682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your approach to Umbata was correct. You start crossing the grassy area/bay on the west shore and then finding the trail up and into the woods. Hard to believe few people see the falls from the old viewing platform now. Keep filming! All the best.

  • @jacalnan
    @jacalnan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very well done! Narration was awesome. Could have been a National Geographic special. Thank You for sharing!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😆 I'm not sure about that, but thanks so much my friend! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

  • @katanyajason3316
    @katanyajason3316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! I still can't get over those 2 fishermen though. The river belongs to everyone!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, it really caught us off guard. Never experienced that before, and agree, it belongs to us all. Thanks so much Katanya! 😊

  • @LatitudesWildernessFilms
    @LatitudesWildernessFilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow David what an epic documentary you've put together here! I couldn't get enough of the whitewater and I so appreciate the effort in filming each section and how you explained the approach to each as well. You guys worked together so effortlessly and made those difficult sections look easy. I still believe you are the most skilled paddler on TH-cam 👍 I loved the narration throughout but especially at the ending, you summarized the story in a captivating and beautiful way. I believe this is the style of video that TH-cam is lacking in the world of canoe tripping, so many thanks for the obvious hours upon hours of editing to be able to share this with us. Cheers my friend 🍻

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Pete! Epic is high praise in the shadow of a real TH-cam documentarian. 😉😊 Glad you enjoyed it, especially the whitewater aspect. It certainly is a lot of fun running whitewater, but every once in awhile, it does kick your butt. 😄 You know more than anyone how much work it takes to make a documentary, but it certainly makes it worthwhile. So it is rewarding to get positive feedback from people like you. Thanks so much my friend. Look forward to working together on projects in the near future!

  • @p.buzzard3167
    @p.buzzard3167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this! I paddled the White River with my father back in 1993, and again in 1997. It was amazing to see things that I’d only seen in memories over the past 25 years.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! That's awesome, so you were definitely going down memory lane. I'm glad you could relive it through this video. All the best!

  • @ericneeds1512
    @ericneeds1512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a former resident of White River, its great to see the river from a different perspective, and the town once again (been +15 years).

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it. Would have loved to see the town more when we passed, or the prespectives from the residents, but unfortunately it was getting late and we needed to find a campsite.

    • @als1023
      @als1023 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for posting, I was raised in Wawa, fished so many lakes and rivers around White River when the hwy went through.

  • @mattbraysails
    @mattbraysails 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seriously?? Wobbling means stop!!! That tire WAS fixable boys . Loved the video.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Trust us, we questioned the shuttle driver as it made us nervous. Apparently it was doing this during his drive up. He said he did a quick check but didn't find anything. Not sure how we could have fixed it as the bolts were sheared off. Nonetheless it was a learnable moment. Thanks!

  • @petermurphy5938
    @petermurphy5938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was the one that mapped out, maintained and wrote the canoe route brochures for the White River back in the late seventies. I've paddled the entire White many times from Negwazu L. I was a student working for MNR, mapping and producing brochures for most of the rivers in the old White River district. If there are any yellow portage signs left on these routes then they were mine.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that's so amazing! I'm thrilled you found this video and took the time to watch it. I would love to connect with you and get your perspectives on the White, as you were intimately involved in the route's creation. I believe many of those signs were wooden, correct? I'm trying to recall if we saw any. I know many of them have rotted over time or have fallen off. (I've seen many from other canoe routes across Ontario.) Thanks so much for sharing you story!

    • @als1023
      @als1023 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for posting !

  • @gardnerellis2957
    @gardnerellis2957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have to admit, I was somewhat saddened to learn about the two new dams constructed below the original White Lake dam....especially the one above Umbata falls. August of 1989 before those dams were constructed, Fred Freeman and myself, our two solo canoes, and equipment for three weeks, traveled by train from Thunder Bay to Mobert (the last year that Via rail ran that route). Five glorious days on the White, camping, running rapids and portaging (do remember the long and sweaty portage around Unbata) in a virtually untouched wilderness, spilling out onto Lake Superior......ten days paddling the Lake to the Michipicoten River to Wawa and beyond....four days up the Michipicoten and finally to the town of Missanabie to catch our train back to Thunder Bay. Your video brought back those wonderful memories. Take care, Gardner.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that sounds like a great trip Gardner! Thanks so much for sharing that. What a difference it was, even then. It's great to hear other paddler's perspective of this river, and their experience as well. I'm thrilled you were able to relive some of your memories. Really appreciate you watching this doc and sharing your thoughts. All the best!

    • @als1023
      @als1023 ปีที่แล้ว

      A great tip of the hat to you sir!
      You took an epic canoe trip. and trained it was well !
      I was born and raised in Wawa, had no idea the ' White ' was an epic journey.
      Working your way back up an historic canoe route to the height of land is wonderful. I spent years in the area in my dad's old Land Rover, a childhood of incredible memories on a very historic landscape.
      Growing up with every summer on Lake Superior is a childhood filled with gratitude and experiences so emdedded I brought my own family back every summer for 15 years from the west coast.
      Thanks for posting !

  • @endogenic7286
    @endogenic7286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was glued to every minute of this. I would love to see you take on many more river adventures. Great job

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey David, thanks so much! You bet, there is lots more coming, and quite a bit already on my channel. But lots more to come. Hope to see you around! Cheers

  • @andrewkoss7971
    @andrewkoss7971 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been up around White River a few times, never on it. I can't believe how amazing that river is. Thanks for a the journey. Perhaps one day I'll try some of its easy rapids. Will have to get a rock solid canoe now.

  • @twobehappy67
    @twobehappy67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Merci!! Thank you!!! Loved everything. Loved to hear you communicating about how to take the rapids, the you explain how you read them and the music that fits the ''crucial'' moments :-) makes me want to be, to go out there in canoe even more!!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Lainy! Glad you found the video informative and interesting. Appreciate you watching and feeling inspired to canoe more Happy paddling! 👍

  • @manderssteve
    @manderssteve 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I began white water paddling in 1967, and I am still at it. I joined the Ontario Voyageurs Kayak Club, centered mainly out of Toronto. The group was up and running with about 1/3 of the members being German immigrants that introduced fiberglass white water kayaks to Canada. Herman Kerchoff was one of them, he set up the Madawaska Kayak Camp and took a shot in the first white water Olympics. I joined the group on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho in 1969 , the Galatain, Selway, and Stillwater rivers there. We all paddled home made fiberglass boats that took a weekend to build for about $75. Most were 12 feet long, mine was 14 feet long, running some pretty wild white water. I still have the boat, and 4 more of them. I still use my newer 12 ft fiberglass kayak, now 43 years old. The patches have patches, but it only sinks slowly and I have a lot of fun in it, and it brings back over a half century of memories.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Steven, what a wonderful and storied past you had. Thanks so much for sharing that. I love when people share they stories from the past. I can truly feel the same passion in all of you. Really appreciate you watching the doc and sharing your love of whitewater. Cheers!

  • @tompodsiadlo8268
    @tompodsiadlo8268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t wait to watch this !! Thanks for sharing !

  • @Kwallen870
    @Kwallen870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an adventure! Thanks for bringing us along.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Keith! Appreciate you joining us on the adventure.

  • @EzeAdventurer
    @EzeAdventurer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such an AUTHENTIC adventure guys, you really MADE it your own - super well done!
    Oh my gosh, it must have been even more INSANELY beautiful in its original form.. the glimpses of the past clearly SHOUT beauty.

  • @annsander
    @annsander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so wonderful and amazing ..a big like and a happy weekend

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Ann, very much appreciated. Have a nice weekend yourself!

  • @blakearrowsmith7446
    @blakearrowsmith7446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing and inspiring trip! Thank you for taking us along!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anytime Blake, thanks so much for checking it out. Appreciate the kind words.

  • @MrJamesdCarter
    @MrJamesdCarter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I loved watching it. Thanks David.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jimmy! It was a long one. Appreciate you watching it!

  • @tombeckett4340
    @tombeckett4340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think one canoe upset twice. But we didn’t loose any gear. This sure brings back memories. The bugs were real bad. It that time there was a few people that lost their lives . It can be challenging it’s no place for novice paddlers. I’m really enjoying this video. Thanks.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to hear. There are definitely some challenging rapids and yes, not a trip for novices. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks Tom.

  • @MarkA3742
    @MarkA3742 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well done , young fellows excellent video , great narration, beautiful scenery. Thanks for taking us along for the ride .👍

  • @puddlejumper-sk
    @puddlejumper-sk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Diamond Dave, I looked on Rotten Tomatoes and seen that the video was "Certified Fresh". The tomato meter was at 95%. Great trip!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude!!!! That was the most hilarious comment!!!! 😂😂😂 That was hands down original. 🙌 You continue to make me laugh. Thanks so much bro, really appreciate it.

  • @sxc170
    @sxc170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this. Didn't really intend to watch the whole thing, but I was drawn in. Thanks for putting in the effort to tell this story! Super-authentic.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, I really appreciate the comment and your time. 🙏😊 More than happy share it, especially knowing people are enjoying it. Cheers!

  • @HermitsOutdoorAdventures
    @HermitsOutdoorAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the narration style of your videos and appreciate the step by step explanations for running the whitewater segments. Beautiful and educational.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it and that you found it informative. Really appreciate that you took the time to watch it, as it was a long one! 😬🙏

  • @NotSoEpicAdventurer
    @NotSoEpicAdventurer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow what an incredible trip / video! Just subscribed looking forward to watching more!
    Cheers

  • @sstorm66
    @sstorm66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a seriously awesome trip. You guys looked like you had a blast.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Danny! It was odd trip in many ways, but we definitely enjoyed many aspects of it.

  • @tombeckett4340
    @tombeckett4340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We did the White River 40 years ago when I lived in Schreiber. We all worked for the CPR and got dropped off on a siding with our gear and canoes to start our River trip . We often did that anywhere from Thunder Bay to Sudbury. You can’t do that anymore. It sure was handy.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome Tom! I'm sure it was a different river then. And that's pretty handy working for the CPR. What a bonus! Love to hear what other trips you did off the train. Cool!

  • @anderslangoks3813
    @anderslangoks3813 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your videos. Always fun to watch.

  • @FreakofNature1
    @FreakofNature1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ahhhh there is that soothing narrating voice once again! Definitely a memorable trip David, lots of ups and a couple hiccups. It is Unfortunate you had to run into selfish and negative behaviour in such a beautiful place , definitely not the norm when it comes to outdoorsman etiquette. Awesome white water and spectacular scenery. Well done and thank you for sharing!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soothing??! 🤔 Hmmm, I may have to debate you on that! 😄 Appreciate the kind words bro. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the continued support!

  • @canoepoler
    @canoepoler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic effort on the trip and the edit. Thanks for sharing!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Stephen! Appreciate you swinging by.

    • @canoepoler
      @canoepoler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePursuitofPassion Wouldn't miss your offerings. Be well.

  • @tauchersmiddy
    @tauchersmiddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this heard adventure. It completely carried me away. I was in the middle of it. An adventurous journey with a lot of respect for the river and the landscape. And filmed, narrated and edited very well. Thanks. 👍 Greenings from Germany.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch it and your kind comment. Cheers from 🇨🇦

    • @LS-ot4ho
      @LS-ot4ho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, no 3 min clips of "here's how I made dinner" !

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. I hear ya Lisa. Although I am catering to both groups. My series of the same trip goes into more details where there are some aspects of cooking, as well as things like how we came upon that dead moose. So stick to the documentary for a more concise summation of my trip and refer to the the series if you want more details of it. Cheers

  • @lallspec
    @lallspec 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved it! awesome adventure and great filming/narration.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lalit, appreciate you watching and your kind comments. Thank you!

  • @PinetreeLine
    @PinetreeLine 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome trip boys! No shortage of challenges along the way but you guys hit them head on and with grace. Thanks for taking us along! 🇨🇦

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot! Certainly keeps the trip interesting. Appreciate you checking it out. 🙏

  • @kaohtix420
    @kaohtix420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    glad i found this in my feed today, what a great video i will def be watching all your videos

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Chris, appreciate the support and hope you enjoy the other videos. Cheers!

  • @carltompkins6815
    @carltompkins6815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You two are a great paddling team! Thanks for sharing this wonderful trip down the White River.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Carl! Appreciate the comment and watch. 🙏😊

  • @dwaynebarill3898
    @dwaynebarill3898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for sharing

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Dwayne, any time! Thanks for swinging by. Cheers

  • @fishon279
    @fishon279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, new viewer! Thanks for sharing, I just want to say that the gentleman telling you guys to leave the fishing spot is shocking. I was happy to hear that you just stayed, and you smacked some walleye in front of them!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Jack, thanks so much! Yeah, that was so unexpected as we were having a nice conversation and then to hear that. We actually did leave the area they were fishing at (at the end of Ess Rapids) and we moved on, but apparently it wasn't good enough. That's where we made our stand and yes, it worked out great with the fishing. Thanks a lot my friend!

    • @fishon279
      @fishon279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ThePursuitofPassion I was happy to see that! Anyways, enjoyed the video and will be watching the next river trip! Cheers

  • @lindascallon8960
    @lindascallon8960 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good! Great story, narration, and filming. Exciting footage!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Linda! Really appreciate the feedback and kind words.

  • @rmazurek777
    @rmazurek777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super video - excellent narration and filming - I was riveted!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Appreciate the feedback and happy you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again.

  • @madenny326
    @madenny326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A thoroughly enjoyable video log of the trip. brings back some memories of Northern Ontario rivers. Thanks!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! There are lots of amazing rivers and waterways in northern Ontario. Glad you have fond memories of them. Looking forward to exploring more of them!

  • @augustoutside5130
    @augustoutside5130 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ontario camping and paddling season is about to begin!! Great video.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You bet! As long as the lockdowns don't continue. Let's hope! Thanks a lot.

  • @diggahrockhounder6428
    @diggahrockhounder6428 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, thank you 🙏

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching, appreciate that! 😊

  • @laffilmfest3759
    @laffilmfest3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well produced......enjoyed!

  • @CampingAcrossOntario
    @CampingAcrossOntario 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating documentary! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for checking it out. Based on the name of your channel, looks like you'd have equally interesting adventures!

  • @masca66
    @masca66 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great trip and great video. Congrats

  • @Up_north_with_Mike
    @Up_north_with_Mike 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video guys!

  • @dumpster555
    @dumpster555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome. Thanks for sharing your story!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching and sharing you thoughts. 😊

  • @toshselfpropelled
    @toshselfpropelled 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was excellent. Well done.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Tosh, thrilled seeing ya here, thanks so much for swinging by!

  • @madformaple
    @madformaple 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this was a great one! Loved how you brought all aspects of the trip together. Thanks for sharing

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks guys! Glad you enjoyed it. Ready for another season? 🤘

    • @madformaple
      @madformaple 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePursuitofPassion Big time!

  • @dwarren1010
    @dwarren1010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo!!!!! Enjoyed every minute of this video.

  • @JethroSittingbull
    @JethroSittingbull 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for taking along on the ride.

  • @1991mazda
    @1991mazda 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I watched the whole thing.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Paul, appreciate it as well as sharing your thoughts!

  • @chrisholland350
    @chrisholland350 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome documentary of your trip. Very Zen, good choices and some very nice lines and moves!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Chris! Appreciate you swinging by and taking the time to watch. Hope to see you around again!

  • @vvgmhod4
    @vvgmhod4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding chronicle!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Mark! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Cheers

  • @martincuda7947
    @martincuda7947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great journey and excellent commentary

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Martin, appreciate you following along. 😊

  • @BMC-hl2uh
    @BMC-hl2uh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Well done.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot, appreciate you swinging by and watching. Cheers!

  • @Peetisaini
    @Peetisaini 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent video👍

  • @bernadettetuinman5681
    @bernadettetuinman5681 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!!!! Excellent job gentlemen. I loved watching this!!!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Bernadette! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the comment.

  • @johnt.1364
    @johnt.1364 ปีที่แล้ว

    adversity with experience makes knowledge,you guys are great,you just dumped it and are prepairing for next run,i love it.

  • @AG416
    @AG416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A&W is the classic fast food stopping point on all outdoor adventures.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha When it is there, you bet!

    • @LS-ot4ho
      @LS-ot4ho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      White River A&W is legendary

  • @LNMF1
    @LNMF1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A truly remarkable video and wonderful adventure. I learned a lot - thank you for sharing

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching and commenting Michelle! Really appreciate it. 🙏

  • @TheEvandando
    @TheEvandando 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome adventure great videography

  • @rayopeongo
    @rayopeongo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. Thank you very much.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Ray. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for swinging by.

  • @supergoodcamping
    @supergoodcamping 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you David, for this wonderful documentary. I can't imagine how much time you spent combing footage & editing, but your labour of love is evident in the end product. It was so much fun to watch you two shoot all those rapids & the killer shots of the falls you didn't shoot!
    Love the pinned post about dodgy moustaches & showing up on a Netflix documentary. :)
    Shout out to Pete Parkes for suggesting I watch your longer format video. Good call!
    Cheers
    Tim

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Tim! The many hours spent editing can certainly be daunting at times. Appreciate you taking the time to watch it and share your thoughts. Glad you enjoyed it too. Pete's a good guy. I'm sure you checked out his videos too. Cheers!

  • @jimkennedy8458
    @jimkennedy8458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a journey you just took ME on!!
    Well done to you both!

  • @PhilipBarkes
    @PhilipBarkes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Great work!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Philip! Appreciate you checking it out. ✌

  • @DansPaddling
    @DansPaddling 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In 2003 I ran the White River on a solo trip. One solo run on the Spanish was all the solo experience I had. Back then information was harder to come by. I really didn’t know what to expect.
    It was a wonderful trip! Within a year or two after, I returned with a friend. Your video definitely brought a flood memories.
    I was shocked by the situation with the river and definitely saddened. The White as I knew it is gone!
    Love your style of video. Thanks.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome Dan. The Spanish is a great whitewater river as well. I've run both the West and East branches and it certainly would help to prep you for other river trips. Yeah, it is sad what happened to the river. Can't say we were thrilled by it either. Appreciate you checking it out and sharing your experience!

  • @ronthomas7892
    @ronthomas7892 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great trip. Thank you for the video.
    Subscribed and look forward to watching more of your stuff!!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Appreciate the follow Ron. Took a pause for some family matters, but will be back soon.

  • @MrAndyballard
    @MrAndyballard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Pure Karma"... nice! The fish gods were smiling on you two. That gave me a great chuckle.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're right! Funny how things happen, eh? Thanks Andy, appreciate you checking it out. Cheers

  • @TwoMenandaCanoe
    @TwoMenandaCanoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing! Love it.

  • @tombeckett4340
    @tombeckett4340 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was definitely the best and most exciting River we ever did 40 years ago. And you guys nailed it thanks a million. 👍🇨🇦 cheers.

  • @rene3339
    @rene3339 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A superb video describing a great journey through the backcountry wild river of Ontario. Well done.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Rene! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch it and commenting. Cheers

  • @AdventuresWithUnkadee
    @AdventuresWithUnkadee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done! Brings back memories of canoeing with my father, including a multi-day trip in Algonquin Provincial Park. Thank you!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks a lot David! That's great. It's amazing how many people have fond memories of canoe trips in the past with friends and family. A big reason why I continue to pursue canoe trips so passionately. Cheers

  • @btryan1000
    @btryan1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video guys. That Pike at the end was intense. New Sub

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Brendan, glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, the fight with the pike was nuts under the conditions, but thoroughly enjoyable. Appreciate the support! 🙏

  • @ZhouLinzi
    @ZhouLinzi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    High quality content as usual. You should get 100 times more views!

  • @sethmiles5116
    @sethmiles5116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video very informative thank you so much for documenting such an adventure.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Appreciate the watch and glad you enjoyed it.

  • @salmonfisher22
    @salmonfisher22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video!

  • @allenlarabie8854
    @allenlarabie8854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video...🙂👍🏼👍🏼

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Allen! Appreciate you checking it out!

  • @tombeckett4340
    @tombeckett4340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We did the White in 1982 . It sure has changed. But we did so many different rivers back then. We lost our maps shortly after that first turn over. So we just went for it and took some real chances and were lucky. Because there were some large falls we encountered and that’s were some guys got killed and they never found their bodies.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, other than the new dams and the flooded sections, it must be like going down memory lane! Wow, I'm sure you had some great stories on your trip as well. Yeah, we did hear about some tragedies. It isn't a river to trifle with due to the many falls and big rapids. Thanks for sharing this Tom!

  • @tombeckett4340
    @tombeckett4340 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We paddled all the way from the mouth of the White back to Rossport . That was a challenging part of our trip I think it was about 150 mile trip. We all lost over 25 lbs of body weight. Great memories for sure. 👍🇨🇦

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that is quite the haul after paddling the White, but the scenery and shoreline must be gorgeous. Lake Superior is a challenge in the best of times. I've paddled sections of the coast several times and know what it's like. I can't believe you guys lost so much weight! What happened?

  • @anthonypayne2526
    @anthonypayne2526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOOOOOVE the addition of the latitude and longitude markers. It lets us follow your trip right down to your campsite! So cool.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Anthony! This is the first time I did this, so happy it was useful to some viewers. Appreciate you watching and the comment!

  • @gymcoachdon
    @gymcoachdon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your efforts in producing this. I have been unable to paddle Ontario the last 2 summers, so I lived it vicariously through this. Thanks again.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I appreciate you watching it. I assume the whole pandemic issue is the cause, but hopefully soon the restrictions will end and you'll be back. All the best!

  • @pamelaattrux336
    @pamelaattrux336 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting guys thanks for doing this

  • @laffilmfest3759
    @laffilmfest3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome trip brothers!!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate you watching and your comment. Thank you!

  • @TheCenterfocus
    @TheCenterfocus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great thanks for this resource guys

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, anytime. Thanks for checking it out!

  • @CanoeTheNorth
    @CanoeTheNorth 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent video. Nice paddling the both of you. Amazing scenery as always and great filming and editing David! So close to that 1000 mark. Couple more days!!!! Awesome work as always!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Keenan! Appreciate your support. We were in the same area last summer, too bad we didn't cross paths! Hopefully in the future.

  • @richardthompson6265
    @richardthompson6265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top draw lads superb narrative and filming loved it.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Richard! Appreciate the feedback, cheers. 🙏

  • @conniewaite1996
    @conniewaite1996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great paddling partner. Awesome trip, I am tired just watching you guys.but I was pulling with you2the whole way

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben is a great tripping partner and friend. We've been paddling together for years. Thanks a lot Connie! 🙌

  • @brianking4628
    @brianking4628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Work! Have driven in that area several times over the years. This video shows another dimension to this area!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ironically when I drive by or over a river, I always wonder what the waterway is like. So it is rewarding to not only paddle it, but share my experience so others may know. Appreciate the comment Brian, thank you!

  • @nguyentindo
    @nguyentindo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not sure how I came across the video, but I stopped and watch the whole thing. Thank you for sharing this amazing and beautiful trip! Cheers!

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😄 I guess that's the TH-cam algorithm doing it's magic! Well thank you for watching and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts! Cheers

  • @paultaylor3856
    @paultaylor3856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking forward to this and I was not disappointed. Great video, really interesting narrative, and a truely epic trip. Those extra camera shots running the rapids must have taken some work to set up and so worth it. Thanks heaps for this, I’ll be watching it again.

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Phew! 😄 You always wonder how it is going to be received when you release a video, but thanks to the many comments including yours, it looks like I was able to pull it off. Thanks so much! Definitely, it took extra time and effort to set up and shoot, but worth it. Something I'm hoping to improve and continually work on with future videos and projects. Thanks a lot for your support Paul!

  • @tompaschert9531
    @tompaschert9531 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic job!!

  • @user-to1to7ck8v
    @user-to1to7ck8v หลายเดือนก่อน

    Throughly enjoyed watching this documentary 👌 very impressed with your whitewater skills which made it so fun to watch! Not sure if your still posting new videos on this channel, but I subscribed & look forward to watching what is here. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences ❤

  • @scottwhite7320
    @scottwhite7320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely amazing David!! I appreciate all your video's sir, top 10 content creator on TH-cam in my honest opinion, please keep the video's coming :)

    • @ThePursuitofPassion
      @ThePursuitofPassion  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thanks a lot Scott! Really appreciate your comment, support and kind words. Lots more to come for sure. 😊