Solo fall canoe trip in the BWCA Wilderness 2023, Kawishiwi Lake entry.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ต.ค. 2023
- October moose calling and shed hunting in the BWCA. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a brooding, eternal land of elemental rock and water that beckons canoeists with the promise of wilderness and solitude. A place where it seems time has stood still for hundreds of years. A place that holds the possibility of sighting a moose on a portage trail, the tug of a lake trout on a fishing line or the sound of wolves howling at night. Join me as I leave civilization behind and lose myself for 10 days of paddling and portaging through this ancient land of majestic pines, crystal clear waters and ancient rocks in search of the icon of the North Woods, the regal bull moose in all his glory during the fall rut.
Hands down THE BEST video I've EVER seen of a BWCA trip. Bravo sir.
Wow!! What a great comment. Thank you very much. Hoping to get out there very soon for a summer BWCA trip and video.
@@nemadjihermitYes, EP37, August 22nd. Still trying to find at least one people to go with. But I'm willing to go solo. Just a bit concerned about food. I like to fish and would need to rely on catching an eater fish once a day.
Just finished watching your 2023 Fall solo. Great video. After decades of going to the BW, this June I found my first set of Moose antlers. Great you found so many and got to see several Bull Moose.
I know it's hard work making these. Hopefully, you will continue to do so.
I noticed the ending credits show Wonder Lake just west of Sawbill. I might check that lake out this August returning to Sawbill on my solo.
@@airmorse Thanks for the great comment. I just finished two back to back trips so I will have a couple of new videos out soon….I do enjoy making them not only for TH-cam but also for my own personal enjoyment.
Bush whacking in the spring and fall has been one of my favorite activities for a long time and stumbling across antlers every once in a while makes it all the better.
I fell in love with Wonder Lake when I discovered it a few years ago and decided to make it my spirit lake. It’s a beautiful lake with a great campsite and best of all doesn’t see a lot of visitors.
I'm going through there out of ep #37 June 1st. Really can't wait now!!! Thx
Great video, thanks for sharing. I was there on a 14 day trip many years ago & say 8 different moose in September. Had two walk right through our Malberg campsite.
Thank you…Very cool, it was a much more common experience to see moose twenty to thirty years ago than it is today.
Excellent video and drone footage. Incredibly beautiful area. The fall colors are stunning.Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you very much for the kind words. Yes the BWCA is a beautiful place to be to experience for fall colors.
Very beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your awesome adventure.
Thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
BWCA is on my bucket list. Beautiful scenery.
The scenery is pretty amazing. When you do finally get there you won’t be disappointed.
Very fine work! I love the BWCA and enjoyed post very much. Thank you!
Awesome!! And thank you very much for the comment.
Well done sir 👍🏻. 🙏🏻✌🏻 🛶
@@scottmcfarland2149 Thank you very much, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I give you a ton of credit... I did a 2 week solo in September and could not get the camera work right, it started detracting from the trip and vibe so I stopped. Trying to release a 15lb northern, camera, waves was a mess lol. Great video as always
Lol…Yes trying to manage all of that can be a handful and I’m not always successful either. I just keep at it because I like the results and it’s nice to have a record of the experience. Practice makes perfect. I know what you mean about detracting from the trip, always thinking about camera angles and getting the shot does get tiresome and can feel like work. But reliving the adventure and putting together a coherent sequence of events once I’m back in the comfort of my home is pretty rewarding and it gives me an extra incentive to get out there and do more trips and who doesn’t like that…But anyways, thanks for the compliment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Great Job .....Great Canoe !!!!
Thank you. Yes the Voyager is a great canoe.
Fabulous! I recognized the area you traveled immediately. The number of sheds you found is amazing. Beautiful work on all counts. Thank You for a lovely experience.
Thank you very much. Shed hunting/bushwacking is one of my favorite activities to do in the spring and fall in the BWCA. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully it brought back pleasant memories for you.
@@nemadjihermit I visited with a couple of gentlemen that were searching for a logging camp that was just ENE of your first camp. They found the site ! The father of one of the gentlemen worked at the camp. The small lake was named after the camp.
Very cool. It’s always fun to unexpectedly stumble across artifacts in the most unexpected places while roaming around up there.
So good! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Very nice!
Thank you. I enjoy making these videos.
Wow!! Stunning, great work!! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much and you’re welcome…I enjoyed making it.
@@nemadjihermit you have a new subscriber here my friend.
Awesome!!
The speed at which you pound out those portages in those rubber boots is incredible! This was so beautiful and serene!
Thanks so much!!
NQU
Lol..Thanks. Yeah I’ve found that compared to others I meet on the portage trails I am pretty fast..and efficient.
@@nemadjihermit 😃👍🏼. I think we used to use those boots for lawn care treatments 😃👍🏼.
The other thing I was wondering was if that was a littlbug stove? I guess i have one other question 😬…. Sorry to hit you with so many questions but do you think it’s possible for a sit on top kayak guy like me to pick up single blade canoeing? I can tell youve been single blade paddling something since you were about 5😃. Ive been kayaking for about 20 years and the biomechanics of it are very soothing for me.
That’s it for me🤣. Thanks for getting back to me.
NQU
No worries.. it is a littlbug stove. It works great and I absolutely love cooking with it.
As for paddling with a single blade vs a double blade the only thing I can say is just get out there and start using one. I kayak and canoe and I don’t have any problems switching back and forth. I think you’re pretty much using the same muscles.
@@nemadjihermit thank you sir! I think ill try it next summer!👍🏼😊
Man, you inspire me in so many ways. Just heading back the BWCA. Solo Adventures. Retirement is close for me, then it's away I go. You always have calm waters on your trips. The videos are amazing. Hopefully run into you on a portage some day.
Excellent Video
Mik
Thanks for the comment and the kind words. I like to get up early when it’s calm and there’s a mist on the water and do most of my filming. Make sure you say hello if we run into each other on the portage trail.
You have my word that I definitely will say hello should we cross paths. Safe Papples!
Keep the Videos Coming
Mik
@@nemadjihermit
Excellent film making! You capture the spirit of Boundary Waters so well. It looks like you use a DSLR + zoom lens for the wildlife videos, no doubt safely dry bagged during paddling! May I ask, what are the main shooters during paddling & portaging? Was it a couple of GoPro Heros?
@@911tribute8 Thank you very much. You are correct are on both counts. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Well done, Nemadji. Very peaceful video. Beautiful scenery. My favorite was the footage of the owl. I also liked the various moose and grouse shots. Looked like you very much enjoyed your trip. That particular area is among my favorites in the BWCA. Thank you for sharing. :)
Thank you very much for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I do enjoy these solo trips in which I’m able to connect with my surroundings on a deeper level and I try to convey that in my videos and comments like yours make me think that I succeeded. That area is my favorite as well.
@@nemadjihermit It appeared you were in your element calling in the moose! Pretty cool sheds you found as well. About the same time you were wandering around the Kawishiwi/Malberg area, I was solo tripping around the Cross Bay Lake area. Yes, your video spoke to me and I'll certainly watch your other content as well. I appreciate you sharing your talents. :)
I’ll be trying to add more wildlife in my videos going forward. Fall is a great time of year to visit the BWCA. I appreciate the sub.
What an amazing video, we are definitely hooked to your channel. The amount of wildlife you see is incredible. Someday BWCA😜.
Thank you very much, I’m happy you enjoyed it. I’ve been focusing on wildlife videography lately and hope to add more wildlife clips to my videos going forward.
@@nemadjihermit .Getting wildlife on camera is so much more difficult than seeing it. So having amazing wildlife footage is truly a testament to patience, skill, and a deep connection with nature.
Thanks for sharing , beautiful area !
You're welcome. I agree, it is a beautiful area.
Merci
Gracias
Beautiful! What entry point? What was the route? And what month did you do this trip?
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was the Kawishiwi Lake entry, not sure what number that is off hand. I’d rather not divulge my exact route for this trip. It was a ten day trip starting on October first.
Thanks for the memories. I did an 8 day from Kawishiwi to Pan in late July 2023. I wish that I could have taken much more time and spent a little more time at each lake along the way. Any thoughts on how to eliminate double portages?
You’re welcome and thanks for the comment. That’s a great area to get into the heart of the boundary waters. Yeah, hit the gym and put on about 50 more pounds of muscle. I’m of the opinion that you should just slow down and enjoy the portages as much as the lakes, there is plenty to see there as well. If you feel like you’re in a hurry you have two choices, either allot more time for your trips or don’t be so ambitious.
Is that the we no nah canoe solo encounter? I have same one in grey.
Nope, it’s the Voyager.
Awesome video catching the colors and beauty of the BWCA especially for the ones that have never experienced it in person. This is about as close as it gets to being there. I've only been to the BWCA once with a group of 4 traveling from Missouri in June of 2022. This next year and I plan on doing my 1st solo in the fall of 2024 and in that same area you were in this video. What was your route on this trip? I'm guessing you entered at Entry #37. Where do you stay the night before you enter?? Looks like you must of entered very late in October by the looks of the foliage. Did you see much traffic beings it was so late in season? DId you have any luck fishing?? Lots of questions but I'd like to learn from the best! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure!
Thank you very much for the kind words. This trip took place in the middle of October and I only saw people on my first and last day. I felt like I had the whole place to myself. I didn’t do any fishing on this trip. I only live few hours away so I can be on the water before noon when leaving from my house. My entry point was indeed #37, but on this trip I’d rather not give specifics on my exact route out of respect for the moose and to keep my shed hunting locations under wraps, they were hard earned. Besides it doesn’t really matter where you go in the BWCA, it’s all beautiful no matter where you go. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and received some value from it.
Excellent video, thanks for sharing! I've had several summer trips, but a late fall trip looks beautiful. What were the temps? The only logistic I havent worked out is the footwear - I generally wet foot during travel and it would be too cold for that in the fall. Are those rubber boots tall enough to keep you dry? I seem to have been over my knees a few times this year!
Thanks for the compliment, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. In the spring and fall there’s always a chance of bad weather, I have experienced snow few times, so you need to plan accordingly. But the beautiful weather, lack of bugs and fewer people makes it worth it. When the water is cold I do wear rubber boots, you do have to be careful about not going over them but it does happen. In my opinion fall is the absolute best time to visit the Boundary Waters.
Didnt think drones were allowed in the bwca?
You are correct. Fortunately there are a lot of places that resemble the BWCA that are outside of the BWCA.
Could you keep those antlers you found or is it better to just leave them? Can you post your route you took?
You are allowed to keep any antlers that you find in the BWCA.
@@nemadjihermit Thanks for the update! I'm heading to Kawishiwi Lake this year!