An 10-day, 100km trip down the historic Missinaibi River in mid-winter, 2013. Brought to you by Laurentian University, the LU Alumni Association and Lure of the North. www.lureofthenorth.com
Katie Halls's statement "I have never felt as beautifully strong..." really resonated with me. I have been on numerous extended wilderness trips and have never been able to describe the feeling before. Traveling, under your own power, in the wilderness, brings with it a sense of invincibility coupled with an immense feeling of vulnerability, independence coupled with dependence and pride along with humility. Truly that sentiment of 'beautifully strong' comes as close to encapsulating that balance as I have ever heard. Well said!
Awesome to see. First one I recognized was garret. He is an exceptional speaker, great writer, and one of those people that draws out the best in others. Learned much from him
Lure of the North ...you guy's with this vidéo, you really inspiring me...émotion of proud invade me, for your investement as a tribe To renew an historical adventure of my Ancester's and the natives of our country...tears drops along my face right now, as i listening the soundtrack at the end and review the name of KIELYN MARRONE (a spouse lyke anybody would appreciate)DAVE MARRONE (the Lucky husband, ha ! ha ! )GARRETT CONOVER (if i am right, he is the humble spirit, long Beard, with those beautiful comment's at the end...receive all my respect.)So on,STEPHEN RITCHIE, COLIN POLLARD, VANESSA RIZZOTTO, KATIE HALL, MATHEW MASIN, and DAVID HARTMAN...watt a Nice achievement ! Watt a nice cooperation ! Amazing ten days of rewards for all of you, and so inspiring for us all...THANK you all, very very very much.😍 Lure of the North i send you all of my best wish for the members of your family. Be PROUD modest and nobles people. And inspiring handicrafts-man and part of the "BUSHCRAFT"😉 community.
Wow, what a beautiful and touching comment, thank you very much! I also think you captured my essence perfectly (lucky husband!) as well as Kielyn's (a spouse like no other!), and of course Garrett's humble spirit! Thank you!
@@lureofthenorth I think you guys, simply weakup a desire in me that I made sleeping 25 years ago, back from James Bay as a Diamond drillers teams...See, we had good challenge up North, just like my father had to, while I was a kid... And so, seeing you guys, remember me when I face challenge with a team in this particular cold winter and how I use to be proud, linked like brother's should, with a sense of accomplishment...So I so much appreciated watching you struggling and catching your feeling, and care for each other's... THANKS VERY MUCH for all your investment in this adventure.
i do a fair amount of winter camping and snowshoeing here in Michigan. i love your guys videos and have learned a few things as well. keep putting out more videos and doing more adventures! God bless!
Hi Nick, thanks for the support. Its been a couple of years since we've uploaded, but things are looking good that we'll get back at it by the end of summer. Best wishes and happy adventuring to you!
We understand what this group has been through and appreciate the concept of reliving the voyageur's way of life. In 1990, we did a similar trip (albeit not as tough) by canoe from Matawa to Lachine (Montreal East) with students and a few adults. A trip of a lifetime creating lifetime friendship. Thanks for sharing
I loved the video. Thanks for sharing. The great outdoors in the winter are so alluring. Next winter I would like to do a seven to ten day trip in a similar style.
Areas of the body that are always a concern, toes, fingers, face, earlobes, lips and EYES. Snow blindness is nasty and can also result in searing eye pain and headaches. Wear good sunglasses during the day to deal with reflective light off the snow. If there is a great deal of sunshine keep the face protected with SPF and especially the lips. The reflective nature of the sunglasses will fry your nose and upper cheeks so even consider some zinc covering. I hiked in a glacier in BC when it was sunny out and sun damaged my lips which required surgery to remove a freckle. The surgeon called the freckle a "sunspot" and removed it as a precaution against melanoma. Just because the temperature is cold does not negate the dangers of the radiation. Sorry about being longwinded. I really enjoy these videos and being outdoors. Just wanted to share my experiences and help keep people safe.
Hi Ryan, thanks for coordinating such a great gathering, and for showing the film. Look forward to the next time we can join you at the Winter Camping Symposium!
Wow that was fantastic, thanks for showing us. what an amazing passion you have... It does look very rewarding. I learned a lot from watching this film. thanks, Paul.
You cannot underestimate the practicality of flexible toboggans. A solid skid would teeter and tip on bumps and rocks. The plastic slides as well. Wood is heavy and can ice up if the ground has water in it, especially near streams, lakes, ponds or rivers. Spray a bit of Pam on the bottoms or WD 40. Nice and slippery.
I was searching the internet for leather sources and stumbled on Lure of the North, how did I not know about this sooner - WOW! I love every part of this. So much info on your channel / website, thanks for sharing :)
The words from your mentor at 36:00 must resonate deeply. Garrett's humble reflections at 46:27 were another highlight. As he did for you, you have in turn inspired me. It's such a beautiful mode of travel deeply rooted in this land and its first inhabitants. Merci
I really enjoyed this video!!! I am always fascinated by being in places of such great historical wealth as you were on the expedition. To be there, absorbing the great energy of nature in the wilderness must have been so refreshing in many ways. Thanks for sharing this experience in a great video! Ron
dudes, they make pulks:) great video. right when I said, "i bet that train conductor was saying--'what the fuck are y'all doing?" when you wanted to be dropped off in the middle of nowhere...that one guy said the same thing!!! lol.
this is truly Fantastic..You all are Amazing. Suggestion : in Future vids, can you slot parts in the Video , A Map showing your progress and camp areas? Fantastic , Loving your vids. Cheers ;-))
Slush: More common far from shore -- or rather less common close to shore. Wind is signficant. If the wind has been from the NW, I *think* you will have less slush on the downwind edge of the lake. Trails: Stop at noon. Break the next day's trail during the afternoon. Breakers should take ONE unloaded sled with them. This leaves a smooth trail for the next day. Sleds: Having the sled attached to you with poles makes it easier to control in rough terrain, especially downhill. Google "Pulk"
Can't believe someone put a thumb down? Great video, would love to do something like this...but alas we don't have the wide open spaces or snow that you do in Canada. Keep safe
Amazing video! Cant wait to get my Anorak from you guys :) But after seeing that broken snowshoe I'm nervous about pulling the trigger on a pair HAHA. For anyone looking for a good Canadian outdoor company who tests there gear and has fantastic customer service I highly recommend these guys! The real deal. Along side Hoop from wintertrekker and Kevin Callen I have been blessed with the help and guidance from all of them right here in my home province of Ontario!!
That's the only one we've broken in 8 years of guiding (excluding some poor quality "refurbs" in the early years that shouldn't have been on trip in the first place!). You can generate a lot of leverage with the long Huron or Ojibwe shoes, but you'd be very hard pressed to break the shorter bear paws you just ordered. If they do break, give me a call!
You guys are fantastic! Count down is on til I'm outfitted up and trekking the North. Will be contacting you in the future for the mukluks or might even do the coarse to meet you guys. All the best in the New Year. Hope you get out for some adventure as well.
Had to watch this one twice! Best work I've seen outside of Wintertrekker (Hoop). You bring the spirit and humbling weight of history to this worthy endeavor. Hoop spends a lot of time instructing in the mechanics of the trip so together this has been a real inspiration. Been slowly gathering kit for my own tripping into the Northern Boreal of eastern Manitoba. Keep up the great work! Where did you guys pick up your outer anoraks? And your pulks?
***** Even better! Great website, looking forward to doing business with you in the future. Many thanks and good luck with your new home on Golden Pond. Exciting!!
Awesome video!!! I just purchase the 8' DIY toboggan, I will be doing a loop in December 2024 involving two summit passes. Of course this depends on the weather (hahaha) this will be a unsupported trip. First time with a toboggan though, lots of physical and mental train to do between now and departure time. best wishes to all. Question, why have you not done more video's.
Great expedition. I wish i could smile as that crew in the things get tough. Special mention to the cameraman. Great work under very difficult condition. What did you shoot with? How did you manage power? Regards David
Hi David, Thanks for the positive comments. I can't comment about the technical aspects of the videography, but you could contact the cameraman, David Hartman at Hayfire Media: hayfiremedia.com/. He does fantastic work!
14:40...this is when the modern snowshoes earn their pay...the traditional shoes are great on the flats...thinking about getting some wood ones for flats...maybe carry the modern pair i have for backup....annnnd they don't break as easy. 45:45...holy shit balls...big outfitters stove! damn, I bet that was some weight. I think i'd rather have a different option...but, y'all are much stronger than I am.
How do they keep their nose and faces from freezing? If I'm out snowshoeing for even an hour my face gets really cold. The balaclava makes things worse due to moisture.
+Shaine MacDonald Hi Shaine, a hood with a fur ruff goes a long ways to keeping your face warm in windy conditions, and won't trap moisture the way a balaclava will. We make anoraks with fur ruffs, available here: lureofthenorth.com/shop/product-category/clothing/anoraks/ Alternatively, if you need a face covering, a neck tube (like a "buff") is more versatile than a balaclava because it can be rotated as moisture builds up. I carry 2 or 3 to use during the day and dry them in the evening if needed.
Are there any new videos like this wonderful trip by Lure of the North ? I have not received any new updates and thought maybe I missed a video or two. I really enjoy these videos. Thank you
Hi Bryan, sorry that we haven't put too much up lately, the biggest reason probably being that we moved out into the bush 3 years ago and building a home, cutting wood, etc eats up all of our free time! We have lots of footage "in the archives" and hope to get back to more editing sometime!
I started watching this video excited but ended thinking that it looked like really hard work and not a lot of fun. It slightly put me off the thought of booking a trip with LoTN, anyway well done on the achievement of the trek.
worddunlap Live with it. I always have one 'snotcicle' hanging off my moustache, always the right nostril. I could give a sh*t what other people think.
Katie Halls's statement "I have never felt as beautifully strong..." really resonated with me. I have been on numerous extended wilderness trips and have never been able to describe the feeling before. Traveling, under your own power, in the wilderness, brings with it a sense of invincibility coupled with an immense feeling of vulnerability, independence coupled with dependence and pride along with humility. Truly that sentiment of 'beautifully strong' comes as close to encapsulating that balance as I have ever heard. Well said!
Awesome to see. First one I recognized was garret. He is an exceptional speaker, great writer, and one of those people that draws out the best in others. Learned much from him
Lure of the North ...you guy's with this vidéo, you really inspiring me...émotion of proud invade me, for your investement as a tribe To renew an historical adventure of my Ancester's and the natives of our country...tears drops along my face right now, as i listening the soundtrack at the end and review the name of KIELYN MARRONE (a spouse lyke anybody would appreciate)DAVE MARRONE (the Lucky husband, ha ! ha ! )GARRETT CONOVER (if i am right, he is the humble spirit, long Beard, with those beautiful comment's at the end...receive all my respect.)So on,STEPHEN RITCHIE, COLIN POLLARD, VANESSA RIZZOTTO, KATIE HALL, MATHEW MASIN, and DAVID HARTMAN...watt a Nice achievement ! Watt a nice cooperation ! Amazing ten days of rewards for all of you, and so inspiring for us all...THANK you all, very very very much.😍 Lure of the North i send you all of my best wish for the members of your family. Be PROUD modest and nobles people. And inspiring handicrafts-man and part of the "BUSHCRAFT"😉 community.
Wow, what a beautiful and touching comment, thank you very much! I also think you captured my essence perfectly (lucky husband!) as well as Kielyn's (a spouse like no other!), and of course Garrett's humble spirit!
Thank you!
@@lureofthenorth I think you guys, simply weakup a desire in me that I made sleeping 25 years ago, back from James Bay as a Diamond drillers teams...See, we had good challenge up North, just like my father had to, while I was a kid... And so, seeing you guys, remember me when I face challenge with a team in this particular cold winter and how I use to be proud, linked like brother's should, with a sense of accomplishment...So I so much appreciated watching you struggling and catching your feeling, and care for each other's... THANKS VERY MUCH for all your investment in this adventure.
That was one epic video.Thank you all for sharing.
Take care and God bless,
Al
Love it. What a tribute to the past and to the future of wintertrekking.
i do a fair amount of winter camping and snowshoeing here in Michigan. i love your guys videos and have learned a few things as well. keep putting out more videos and doing more adventures! God bless!
Hi Nick, thanks for the support. Its been a couple of years since we've uploaded, but things are looking good that we'll get back at it by the end of summer.
Best wishes and happy adventuring to you!
My outdoor ed class @ Confederation Secondary School thoroughly enjoyed this video.
Thanks so much! We are glad to hear the kids liked it! Thank you for your order of Snowwalkers Companion for your class!
A thoroughly enjoyable video that really showed the joys and tribulations of northern winter toboggan travel. Excellent!
We understand what this group has been through and appreciate the concept of reliving the voyageur's way of life. In 1990, we did a similar trip (albeit not as tough) by canoe from Matawa to Lachine (Montreal East) with students and a few adults. A trip of a lifetime creating lifetime friendship. Thanks for sharing
what a fantastic trip. adventures in the north, especially in the winter make you feel so alive, and capable.
I loved the video. Thanks for sharing. The great outdoors in the winter are so alluring. Next winter I would like to do a seven to ten day trip in a similar style.
Areas of the body that are always a concern, toes, fingers, face, earlobes, lips and EYES. Snow blindness is nasty and can also result in searing eye pain and headaches. Wear good sunglasses during the day to deal with reflective light off the snow. If there is a great deal of sunshine keep the face protected with SPF and especially the lips. The reflective nature of the sunglasses will fry your nose and upper cheeks so even consider some zinc covering. I hiked in a glacier in BC when it was sunny out and sun damaged my lips which required surgery to remove a freckle. The surgeon called the freckle a "sunspot" and removed it as a precaution against melanoma. Just because the temperature is cold does not negate the dangers of the radiation. Sorry about being longwinded. I really enjoy these videos and being outdoors. Just wanted to share my experiences and help keep people safe.
Love this! So grateful to Hayfire Media and LOTN for providing this film for our event. The Winter Camping Symposium thanks you!!
Hi Ryan, thanks for coordinating such a great gathering, and for showing the film. Look forward to the next time we can join you at the Winter Camping Symposium!
Awesome video,
I am glad I met both of you, at the Winter Camping Symposium. You opened my eyes to a new type of an adventure.
Thanks James, hopefully you'll join us on the trail someday!
This just never gets old, 5th time watching, it won't be the last such a great storey, well told
My 2nd time watching and I agree, it was just as good the 1st time
Great video. Keep them coming and imspiring us to get out and enjoy all that winter has.
Wow that was fantastic, thanks for showing us. what an amazing passion you have... It does look very rewarding. I learned a lot from watching this film. thanks, Paul.
Beautiful video
I just heard about you guys from a friend at work and I have to say I loved watching this movie from your trip. Marvelous! Keep this sort of stuff up.
That was just beautiful
You cannot underestimate the practicality of flexible toboggans. A solid skid would teeter and tip on bumps and rocks. The plastic slides as well. Wood is heavy and can ice up if the ground has water in it, especially near streams, lakes, ponds or rivers. Spray a bit of Pam on the bottoms or WD 40. Nice and slippery.
Great video! Really enjoyed watching, thanks for posting
We just found you guys. Great movie. Love your equipment, so much we ordered some today. Respect from the Yukon!
Speechless!!!!!!! A dream!!!! I'm in if y'all do it again!!! Will be viewing this several times!!
Fantastic video! Well done and thank you for sharing.
I was searching the internet for leather sources and stumbled on Lure of the North, how did I not know about this sooner - WOW! I love every part of this. So much info on your channel / website, thanks for sharing :)
Wow, and thanks for posting. Am watching from Kamloops, BC. You've reignited my desire to do some exploring of our regional history.
+bart cummins Hi Bart, Thanks for the kind words, glad we could offer some inspiration. Happy explorations!
Nice work. A great group, a great setting and a great adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. I look forward to meeting you guys at some point. Our mutual friend Kevin Callan suggested we should hook up at some point.
Great Video. Really inspiring!!
That was beautiful and inspiring to watch. Nothing but respect for everyone of you.
Peace
Thank you Bryan. It is so nice to hear we have inspired someone.
The words from your mentor at 36:00 must resonate deeply. Garrett's humble reflections at 46:27 were another highlight. As he did for you, you have in turn inspired me. It's such a beautiful mode of travel deeply rooted in this land and its first inhabitants. Merci
What a beautiful comment, thank you Jeff!
I really enjoyed this video!!! I am always fascinated by being in places of such great historical wealth as you were on the expedition. To be there, absorbing the great energy of nature in the wilderness must have been so refreshing in many ways. Thanks for sharing this experience in a great video! Ron
Thank you Ron for your comments. It is truly a magical place to be.
LOVE it.
great video wish to one day be able to partake in one of these great trips
That was a really fun watch
Amazing just amazing
just awesome, really well done
dudes, they make pulks:) great video. right when I said, "i bet that train conductor was saying--'what the fuck are y'all doing?" when you wanted to be dropped off in the middle of nowhere...that one guy said the same thing!!! lol.
this is truly Fantastic..You all are Amazing. Suggestion : in Future vids, can you slot parts in the Video , A Map showing your progress and camp areas? Fantastic , Loving your vids. Cheers ;-))
Well done , love it , especially the 20k in one day
Wow! Thank you! Amazing
Thank you !!!
awesome!
Amazing!!
Great video.
Awesome video guys, wish I could have experienced that with you guys. Maybe a future trek ill have to come along.
Grueling. I am sweating just watching them pull those full sleds.
Slush: More common far from shore -- or rather less common close to shore. Wind is signficant. If the wind has been from the NW, I *think* you will have less slush on the downwind edge of the lake.
Trails: Stop at noon. Break the next day's trail during the afternoon. Breakers should take ONE unloaded sled with them. This leaves a smooth trail for the next day.
Sleds: Having the sled attached to you with poles makes it easier to control in rough terrain, especially downhill. Google "Pulk"
The comment at 20:52 rings so true. Hauling 100 - 150lbs on my sled ranges from brutal to easy peasy, depending on the trail and the conditions.
Also, you guys have a LOT more snow than I have to deal with in my northern Saskatchewan travels.
Can't believe someone put a thumb down? Great video, would love to do something like this...but alas we don't have the wide open spaces or snow that you do in Canada.
Keep safe
Thank you very much for your kind words :)
Gentlemen. You would not believe how much a beard will keep your face warm in winter conditions.
Nice going!
can't believe you're still packing stuff in staples boxes. LOL
Amazing video! Cant wait to get my Anorak from you guys :) But after seeing that broken snowshoe I'm nervous about pulling the trigger on a pair HAHA. For anyone looking for a good Canadian outdoor company who tests there gear and has fantastic customer service I highly recommend these guys! The real deal. Along side Hoop from wintertrekker and Kevin Callen I have been blessed with the help and guidance from all of them right here in my home province of Ontario!!
That's the only one we've broken in 8 years of guiding (excluding some poor quality "refurbs" in the early years that shouldn't have been on trip in the first place!). You can generate a lot of leverage with the long Huron or Ojibwe shoes, but you'd be very hard pressed to break the shorter bear paws you just ordered. If they do break, give me a call!
You guys are fantastic! Count down is on til I'm outfitted up and trekking the North. Will be contacting you in the future for the mukluks or might even do the coarse to meet you guys. All the best in the New Year. Hope you get out for some adventure as well.
Had to watch this one twice! Best work I've seen outside of Wintertrekker (Hoop). You bring the spirit and humbling weight of history to this worthy endeavor. Hoop spends a lot of time instructing in the mechanics of the trip so together this has been a real inspiration. Been slowly gathering kit for my own tripping into the Northern Boreal of eastern Manitoba. Keep up the great work! Where did you guys pick up your outer anoraks? And your pulks?
***** Even better! Great website, looking forward to doing business with you in the future. Many thanks and good luck with your new home on Golden Pond. Exciting!!
Awesome video!!! I just purchase the 8' DIY toboggan, I will be doing a loop in December 2024 involving two summit passes. Of course this depends on the weather (hahaha) this will be a unsupported trip. First time with a toboggan though, lots of physical and mental train to do between now and departure time. best wishes to all. Question, why have you not done more video's.
We'd like to put up more videos, just hard to find time these days! Have fun on your trip!
Great expedition. I wish i could smile as that crew in the things get tough.
Special mention to the cameraman. Great work under very difficult condition.
What did you shoot with? How did you manage power?
Regards
David
Hi David,
Thanks for the positive comments. I can't comment about the technical aspects of the videography, but you could contact the cameraman, David Hartman at Hayfire Media: hayfiremedia.com/. He does fantastic work!
So did you guys walk mostly on the frozen river? Is it the Temagami area? Is there a map of the trip that I could see? Thank you
14:40...this is when the modern snowshoes earn their pay...the traditional shoes are great on the flats...thinking about getting some wood ones for flats...maybe carry the modern pair i have for backup....annnnd they don't break as easy.
45:45...holy shit balls...big outfitters stove! damn, I bet that was some weight. I think i'd rather have a different option...but, y'all are much stronger than I am.
***** I don't know if I do!!!! great vid:)
How do they keep their nose and faces from freezing? If I'm out snowshoeing for even an hour my face gets really cold. The balaclava makes things worse due to moisture.
+Shaine MacDonald Hi Shaine, a hood with a fur ruff goes a long ways to keeping your face warm in windy conditions, and won't trap moisture the way a balaclava will. We make anoraks with fur ruffs, available here:
lureofthenorth.com/shop/product-category/clothing/anoraks/
Alternatively, if you need a face covering, a neck tube (like a "buff") is more versatile than a balaclava because it can be rotated as moisture builds up. I carry 2 or 3 to use during the day and dry them in the evening if needed.
Are there any new videos like this wonderful trip by Lure of the North ? I have not received any new updates and thought maybe I missed a video or two. I really enjoy these videos.
Thank you
Hi Bryan, sorry that we haven't put too much up lately, the biggest reason probably being that we moved out into the bush 3 years ago and building a home, cutting wood, etc eats up all of our free time! We have lots of footage "in the archives" and hope to get back to more editing sometime!
That explains it. Hope to see some footage of your build in the bush. Good luck with everything during the build. Peace
I started watching this video excited but ended thinking that it looked like really hard work and not a lot of fun. It slightly put me off the thought of booking a trip with LoTN, anyway well done on the achievement of the trek.
Hmm...Lure of The North bug is biting me too...
12:30...Camping Hair, Don't Care!
hahaha Definitely. When there's no mirrors- nobody is judging right. We all look the same out there. Wild and free!
The dude with frozen snot all over his face should shave....
worddunlap Live with it. I always have one 'snotcicle' hanging off my moustache, always the right nostril. I could give a sh*t what other people think.
The facial hair is the best insulator. You don't feel the ice accumulation on the beard. Just a bit of weight but no freezing to the face.