LITTLE NORTH: Ep. II The Headwaters | 450km Canoe Expedition (Adventure Documentary)
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- čas přidán 24. 05. 2021
- Episode II covers the midway part of our journey across the Little North. Join us as we attempt to cross the height of land and reach the headwaters of the Throat River. This section is the greatest unknown of our journey and promises to be the biggest challenge.
LITTLE NORTH chronicles a 450km canoe journey across Canada's Little North, a vast wilderness sprawling for over a million square kilometers in the northern reaches of Ontario and Manitoba. The adventure is centered on the Cat and Throat River watersheds of Northwestern Ontario. In an attempt to retrace portions of a long forgotten fur trade route, we paddle upstream on the Cat, cross the seldom travelled height of land and then descend the Throat from its headwaters to confluence.
The area is steeped in first nation use and some sections are still traveled to access hunting and fishing grounds. Other sections have been lost to the ravages of time, and retracing these historic routes is no easy task. Few travel the remote waterways that crisscross this expansive wilderness, but those who do, are rewarded with unparalleled solitude and seclusion.
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Best Nicknames, Les Stroud - Survivor Man. Bill Mason - Mr. Canoe. Brad Jennings - Backcountry Ballerina. Awesome episode guy's.... really looking forward to part 3. Ordered some merch to show support.
Principal lead in the Nutcracker, bushwhacking edition 😂 Love watching the struggle, great episode you guys. That "fritter" looked bomb and I had no idea honey powder existed.
I still laugh at the idea of this play.... LOL. Honey Powder is a game change, miles ahead of powdered PB. We got powered lard this past season too. Really stepped up the simple, yet tasty backcountry baking game. I think it's time to get a quick backcountry cooking series going.....
That misty morning on Whitelaw Lake... you take it all in, how phenomenally beautiful this land is.
Loving this series and appreciating Leah's honest language... she is everyone of us on an expedition 🤣🙉🙊🤣
I have no censor in the woods 😜
Your description of Brad brings to mind the Log Drivers Waltz.
Ha! Accurate. Now I have that song stuck in my head....
Brad, the bush-chasing ballerina! You guys are awesome.
Northern Ontario Boreal forest, absolutely amazing.
We love it.
The balance-while-portaging discussion is the best and most heart-felt compliment of.. really anyone.. that I've heard in a while. The bush-crashing version of Nutcracker sounds killer too. =)
There’s not many videos I would watch twice but these guys are too good to watch just the once. This is such excellent content, just next level stuff. Now I can’t wait for the next episode 🤗
Great story Adventure around every Corner👍🏽
Watching from the UK these episodes bring it home to me how I miss the wilds of Canada. Outstanding as always from One Canoe, Explore the Back Country. Five Star Film ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Worth waiting for 😊🌿🍀👍
This is an amazing series. Time flies when you're watching these episodes.
Totally agree
Great series so far. It was great to see you bake in the Freden reflector oven. I never go out without mine 👍🏻
Thanks! We love it. Well used part of out camp kitchen! Just so versatile and offers up so many more options for camp cooking!
This is just amazing. You two are such troopers.Through all your hard work you show us such beauty. We really are blessed here in Ontario.Loved the vision of a bushwhacking ballerina. Utmost of a compliment to Brad. Thank you so much😘
This trip is not for the faint of heart!!!
It keeps getting better and better. Well done.
Excellent video. Thanks so much for taking me along!
Thanks for watching! glad you could join!
Watching from a high point in the Pinaleños, love watching you water folk when I’m solituding in the desert.
So wild!!! 👍👍🇨🇦👌🛶🔥🌲🥇🥇
Just love watching this couple do trips, so awesome and I have to say one of my favourite you-tubers
I'm enjoying your trip, isn't it just the coolest country! I've been on the berens too, lotta burnt back then 80's
Mannnn that Creek slog! Great job you two! This series is killer! 🔥🤙
Quintosh was that unexpected struggle. I thought for sure it would be smooth sailing to sleep Lake. It's those unexpected struggles that make the trip though.
Such wild and lonely wilderness, you both have handled the first day’s very well... so well done and thanks for sharing
Legends! Great job! Looking forward to seeing the new pup tag along ☺
Thanks dude! Ha, yeah, we've got to get him out in a canoe soon. Will see how easily he takes to it at first!
Yes great stuff. Thanks.
Loving this adventure 🙂. I just love rest days, recharge you for the next grind!
This series is amazing! Thank you for leading us into the beauty of the north. You are quiet the dynamic duo!
So glad you're enjoying it Lori. It's such an expansive and amazing area to explore. We'll undoubtly be back at some point in the future. seemingly endless route possibilities up there!
Another great episode. Can't wait to see next weeks.
wow, epic bump and grind. That was a tough route.
Yeah, certainly lost a bit of gelcoat on that stretch!!
Wow, what a trip!
Love this! I love maps, so in the future, showing where you are on the map from time to time and the route you are going would be great to get a sence of location!
Yeah, I love em too! Unfortunately the maps take me hours to make, so in the interest of time, I only made the intro maps, and you can loosely follow along from there. This trip was 450km, so I only made a general overview, as a more detailed map for each section would have added an extra week of work. Now, if I had a way to streamline it......
Those sharp rocks are murder on the boat. You guys get her done. Brad does well for a little guy. It must be those beans that does it. What you eat sure does make a real difference in your ability to keep on keeping on. Thanks again 🇨🇦👍
LOL! 6'3" and all legs helps to clamber over things. I've also been called a moose too. I'll take it haha! We love our food on trip! Gives us that fuel and motivation we need!
Lol!!! Brad is a giant and built which is why it makes it even more insane he’s such a ballerina;)
I can attest first hand that Brad is not a 'little' guy at all. And being called - the Moose, is appropriate. Brad will crash through just about any bush while hauling the heaviest loads. Love the Moose!
Oh yeah, definitely worth the wait!
Hell ya!!! I knew I subscribed to an awesome channel! Thanks to both of you 👊👊👊
Thanks Steven! Appreciate the support!
More Brilliant and inspiring stuff, thanks guys!
Stoked to actually see a couple doing this badass of an adventure!
Woooo, thanks! Hard trips like this are always the best for a relationship too.
A great outdoor adventure with very good footage. Really like the video.
Brad and Leah, another amazing episode. Your passion for the wilderness even after the toughest days is truly inspiring. Looking so forward to episode 3.
Absolutely epic. Another fantastic episode. I was imagining the pain and aches my legs would have after slogging it through and over those log jams and blow downs, still a lot of hard work even when using modern equipment. I often wonder what it must have been like back in the fur trade days, portaging the pelts and other goods that were traded all over that region. It's no surprise that so many European explorer's and traders often gave up going back to live in Montreal and other "modern" cities that were in their infancy; trading the strict Catholic lifestyle in the society of early Quebec for *TRUE FREEDOM* in the majestic untamed wilderness was more than likely a very easy choice to make... Again, outstanding production quality!
Thanks so much! It's crazy to think how things were back in the day. Laden with heavy bales of fur, you'd only hope the trails were a little more clear, else I can't imagine bushwhacking with all that. you'd sink halfway through the muskeg!
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing.
I’d love to do this; my type of adventure. Now to find someone else as crazy as me!
Great episode - thanks for the upload
Glad you enjoyed it
The idea of a bush crashing Nutcracker does have merit however costumes might be an issue...I don't think that I will expand upon this topic. Great video !!! Well done!!!!
Awesome 👍
I love it!
>Ballerina Brad in a tutu would be an awesome sight to see in the north.
I bet you bypassed some great fishing spots,,shoreline fish fry,,yum
Well done guys, only when we are prepared to embrace the hardest and forboding of challenges do we get to enjoy the soul stirring and beautiful gifts that are to be found out there. Could you tell me what material/ lay-up your canoe is...it took a real beating! Best Wishes, many more happy adventures.
We use tough stuff from nova craft!
Waiting for the Ballet in the next episode!
I noticed that you guys barely use wood paddles. I know those other paddles are tough. But nothing like a good old wooden paddle. Thanks great job.🇨🇦👍
Yeah, I have a collection of wooden ones. Depends on the trip. Leah did use her Cherry Ottertail for all the open water paddling, so a good 50% or more. The wood splinters and frays too much when subjecting it to rapids and low water. The plastic tips are much more durable when dealing with the sloggy sections.
Really excellent episode - ever impressive tripping skills on display (the two of you really keep the rest of us honest 😉)! Looking forward to the next instalment 👍
yup Brad was a ballerina lol
"Backcountry Baking with Brad" - surely a 10 episode series?
We are trying!! We filmed a few cooking episodes but the sound was all messed so it was waste… gotta redo when we have time!
Omg that apple dish! Where did you get the powdered honey?
Good2goco has it along with plenty of other goodies!
I bought one of those reflector ovens, haven't used it yet, but my first reaction was to add another rod nearest the front of the oven. Then I thought perhaps only two rods are provided because most of the heat is at the back of the over and your pot shouldn't extend too far beyond the second rod. But I see that your pie plate sticks out well beyond the second rod. I've decided not to add a third rod until I try it out. Any thoughts, insights?
AMAZING !! how do you keep your feet ( and the rest of your clothing ) dry ??
Unfortunately your feet just get wet wading through the water but we always have dry shoes we change into at camp. As for clothes, we always wear rain pants and jackets. Lately, we’ve been using level six rain gear because it has gaskets on the wrists and neck and wait, and we wear gortex rain pants. Mine are from outdoor research (still going strong after 7 years of bush) and brad has Cabellas gortex
Congratulations. Is this a honeymoon trip?
Was a few months before we got married. It would have fit the bill as a perfect honeymoon though!
When does Ep 3 come out?
Based on my slow internet speed, I'd guess Tuesday. It's currently uploading. It's just over an hour long.
31:20
Ultimate limbo!
I was here for 6 seconds stopped the video and subscribed. Totally based on the energy coming out of my screen and speakers.
Don’t disappoint me or I’ll unsubscribe! 😊
I have been debating which type of boat is best for such a trip with the conflicting challenges of big lakes (& waves), rocks in the creeks & rivers, & having to portage. I wonder what boat you used and what you think of this Carbon Innegra boat?
czcams.com/video/cvEsaFIJav8/video.html
So I have not paddled any of Swifts new layups. I have paddled a Carbon from the late Composite Creations. I'm not sure how the layup directly compares, but they're pretty durable, alas with their own wear and tear maintenance requirements. The prospector design is universal across all major manufacturers and IMO is the best hull for tackling the most varied challenges. Ultimately the layup will depend upon what you want to subject your hull too.
I wish my girlfriend would do this shit
Don’t try so hard. The epic voice inflections / music distract from the real show...the surroundings.
I couldn't possibly share my memory of this trip in any other manner. The edit process is a way to relive and recapture the trip. I enjoy every part of it. It brings the trip, and my experience, full circle.