Hi everyone, we hope you enjoy this “kitchen-fire-side” chat with Kevin Callan! It was an absolute pleasure meeting him, Kristine and his daughter in person! Also, please don’t forget to check out his video with Julia and I over on his channel: czcams.com/video/xPUfpYhhYCs/video.html and be sure to subscribe to him for fantastic camping videos and outdoor adventures! You can also find a link to his latest book “Once Around Algonquin: An Epic Canoe Journey” in the description - highly recommend it - about his journey through one of the most difficult canoe routes in Algonquin Park.
Thoroughly enjoyed your interview with Kevin Callan. He is such a great writer and his tips and reviews of each paddle helps me and my husband plan for our next Algonquin adventures. Loved all your difficult questions you asked and enjoyed all of the stories of Kevin. We hope to get to have Kevin sign our book one day. There is nothing like going backpacking into the wilderness, away from the maddening crowds and disconnecting from the grid. Being one with nature, enjoying an early morning coffee while watching the mist in the lake and a lovely loon call is something we can never find anywhere else. We only have 1 book of Kevin's which is a Paddlers Guide to Algonquin Park and we hope to be able to do all his recommended loops. We are more mature campers, (57 and 54 years) and enjoy everything about canoeing, camping and discovering new lakes. I am an artist and paint mainly landscapes and my inspirations are all of our experiences and memories while canoeing. Last year, we finally bit the plunge and bought our very own canoe, which we name "Kermie" because she is green. So far, we have visited at least 12 lakes this summer/fall. Since we both work and get few weeks off, every chance we can get to canoe, we GO!! Yippee! All the very best and good luck to you , Cedar and Julia!!!
Excellent Job Chris, I have watched many of Kevin's videos and listened to his presentations. You did a fantastic job of interviewing him. I now feel I have a better understanding of him and why we feel the need to do the FUN things in the Wilderness that we do. Thanks
My wife is a film maker/ media producer and also has the ability to cut straight to someone's soul in interviews. This was a great match of a great interviewer and someone who is great at being interviewed. Both under appreciated skills.
Like Kevin, I began my life in the "wilderness" as a pre-teen. How can anyone answer the question, "the best or worst trip" Each trip regardless are good. I count my blessings every day. I have had a charmed life. I should not be alive today because of the stupid mistakes I have made. Now at 70 years young I have become a little smarter and still enjoy each trip. Life is so fragile, enjoy every day! Chis, I do love your channel and videos. So many places to visit and see and life is just not long enough to do them all. I always look forward to the next trip.
Two (three with Julia in the background of course) of Canada's outdoor greats right here. Both have been an inspiration to me and rejuvenated my love for what our great country has to offer. Fantastic interview!
Great interview! A hiker I follow on CZcams always says that the worst day on the trail is better than the best day in the office. Can't argue with that.
Note to Julia: I flipped a copy of your video on Kevin's channel to one of your outdoor ed teachers to whom you gave a shout-out, 'Mr.' Betteridge, and he was pleased to see it. Thank you for doing that! As a retired outdoor ed teacher we love to see our former students outdoors enjoying life in the outdoors!
I found your channel from Kevin's fireside chat and I am really enjoying your videos. The outdoors is so enjoyable at every level but, let's face it we can not always be in the wilderness, and watching and listening as others enjoy the things I enjoy is amazing. Thank you
Loved this video! I always enjoy watching people like you Chris and Julia, and Kevin, out on your adventures, but it's really interesting also to just watch you all sit down and talk about the adventures and some of these more serious topics! Kevin's video was great too!
I have followed kevin for years,but your in depth video told more about him.i found that very interesting.perhaps there should be more people in his fireside chats to bring out these conversations. Thank you!
This is really awesome. I always wanted to do the canoe camping. But I was never exposed to rivers or lakes when growing up, so my knowledge and experience are extremely limited. So for me, channels like this is immensely helpful and perhaps life saving. Just wanted to give you a shout out for sharing your life, Chris, and sharing a talk with Kevin. I dream of one day being able to do an epic canoe journey myself!
Your production video with Joe Robinet was spectacular! Thank you for those wonderful winter scenes. I’m an old tent camper from MN now sadly living in FL.
That was awesome hear those stories from Kevin and you're an excellent journalist. My cousin 3 years ago got me watching the happy camper just before I moved to Ontario. And about two weeks after I discovered your channel and I have been watching both since. Cheers and for some reason I noticed we use the same dish soap, lol.
Just recently discovered you young ladies and have enjoying your videos. So refreshing watching you girls enjoy the outdoors. I am a novice and would love to canoe along side you girls for my first Algonquin CANOE Trip ....schedule for 2020. Madison, AL USA (Senior Citizen)
Durn yer hides! I meant to go to bed early tonight and decided this canoe video looks interesting...I'll watch this ONE before bedtime...It is now 01:12 in the morning and I'm bingeing....
Great Interview Chris... Gotta Love Kevin, what a guy. I think you should go back to the 25:27 mark of the video and put another log on the fire oops, never mind... you got that... Love bloopers... It was great to see Kevin in the hot seat...Thanks for sharing again Chris... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures
Hello Chris. Another great video. Thank you for sharing. I also enjoyed the interview with you and Julia on Kevin's chanel. I look forward to one day crossing paths with you in Algonquin. Be well.
Another good book is "A LIFE IN THE BUSH: LESSONS FROM MY FATHER" by Roy Macgregor. My favourite line was when the doctor asked his father "When did you quite smoking?", to which he replied: "At the door"
I watched Kevin's Fireside and really enjoyed it Chris. You can watch Kevin in another video interview on my channel on Tuesday Night (November 12, 2019). I am looking so forward to it. Who Knows, maybe this can lead up to having you and Julia on the show one night... It would be an honor... Now I need to finish watching this episode... Thank for sharing. Dennis, Canoehound Adventures
Two of my favorite CZcamsrs together. I love all the Algonquin videos. I was all set to spend a week in Algonquin with scouts last year, only to break my elbow last June. I am so looking forward to trying again this coming year.
Greetings from PEI. As I scroll through the comments on some of your videos; old familiar names show up. Shawn James, Joe Robinet and PineMartyn, who taught me how to dehydrate ground beef
That was a great video. It reminds me of my youth quite a bit, teachers wacking me with a yardstick when I wrote left-handed. Always had a large group canoe trip, with everyone in Grumman canoes in May right after ice break up. Then summer camping hiking canoeing in the Parry sound area then our annual long canoe trip in Algonquin with no bugs in August. Followed by several long camping trips and snowshoeing trips in the winter. Although I never became an avid fisherman, I just didn't have the heart to kill all those beautiful trout. Thanks again for a great video cast.
Hi Chris I subscribe to both you and Kevin's channels. You both make great videos and I love watching. Thank you for the great interview with Kevin. I have a few of his books but this one is new and I hope to read it with my son. Again, Thank you for all the great content Rob
Always look forward to your new content, but 32 minute interview in your kitchen did not know if I would stay to the end. Watch both interviews start to finish wanting more. Looking forward to what ever you post next.
Yes, alive!!! Being immersed in the wilderness makes me so feel alive in each and every moment! I felt a bit more connected , Kevin, when you shared that sentiment. ...And Chris and Kevin, watching your interviews and videos has the ability to bring me back to those moments and feelings when I have been present among towering trees, gliding across lakes blanketed in fog, or listening to the haunting calls of loons at sunset. I must admit, I am not a whisky drinker, but I think I would enjoy a sip or two around the campfire with Kevin!! Great, great interview Chris and I also enjoyed Kevin's "Fireside Chat" with you!!
Great interview. I own several of Kevin's books and they are very well written and I encourage everyone to check them out.. Thanks for insightful questions Chris.
I finally got a chance to sit down and watch this. It’s hard with a 13 month old to find time. I have always liked Keven and this was a great interview. Thanks for sharing Chris. Is there any chance you could make a video on tips with getting back out camping again with a baby? Hope you and your family are doing well.
Thanks for the video Chris: Yes Kevin did not change my life but he sure enriched it. Just as you & Julia have only in a slightly different way & that means I am greatful to you all Thanks Brian 79
my comment is that i had a signed copy of that book in my hand the day before starting The Meanest Link and thought to myself "hey, i should pick this up on the way home" it was the afternoon of day 3 when i realized "hey, that book would have been pretty handy to have right now. i should have bought it and brought it." then i forgot to pick it up on the way home.
It really feels like you guys like Kevin, Joe, Shawn, you guys, and you mentioned Larry Hyatt in one your vids, it feels like you are one big family with Algonquin Park in its center ....
Woah! What an amazing opportunity to chat with an Ontario canoing legend. I used Kevin's books on canoe routes while planning my first few trips, before online trup forums really got going.
I met callan on a portage between North Tea and lost dog once and we cheers with a shot of JD to Algonquin. (and my respect for him, but he didnt know that ;)
I’ve talked to Kevin a few times on messenger, really nice and helpful guy. I read his book on our annual ice out trip last year and absolutely loved it.
I first met Kevin Callan about 15 years ago when I was at Fleming College! It was then when I first enjoyed one of his books. I'll have to check out the latest!
Saw that interview and the whiskey seemed strooong! :) One day, i hope i could come to Algonquin, because of you guys, you really inspire me.. Found Kevin because of that interview and i kind of understand hes You Tube name is Happy Camper, i have had some great giggles! He is awesome! :)
It was nice to see you two (well all of you) sharing some time together and see Mr Callan sweat under interrogation.. hahaha would love to see the blooper reel. Thank you Chris (and Julia) for hosting this.
Hi everyone, we hope you enjoy this “kitchen-fire-side” chat with Kevin Callan! It was an absolute pleasure meeting him, Kristine and his daughter in person! Also, please don’t forget to check out his video with Julia and I over on his channel: czcams.com/video/xPUfpYhhYCs/video.html and be sure to subscribe to him for fantastic camping videos and outdoor adventures! You can also find a link to his latest book “Once Around Algonquin: An Epic Canoe Journey” in the description - highly recommend it - about his journey through one of the most difficult canoe routes in Algonquin Park.
Thoroughly enjoyed your interview with Kevin Callan. He is such a great writer and his tips and reviews of each paddle helps me and my husband plan for our next Algonquin adventures. Loved all your difficult questions you asked and enjoyed all of the stories of Kevin. We hope to get to have Kevin sign our book one day.
There is nothing like going backpacking into the wilderness, away from the maddening crowds and disconnecting from the grid. Being one with nature, enjoying an early morning coffee while watching the mist in the lake and a lovely loon call is something we can never find anywhere else. We only have 1 book of Kevin's which is a Paddlers Guide to Algonquin Park and we hope to be able to do all his recommended loops. We are more mature campers, (57 and 54 years) and enjoy everything about canoeing, camping and discovering new lakes. I am an artist and paint mainly landscapes and my inspirations are all of our experiences and memories while canoeing. Last year, we finally bit the plunge and bought our very own canoe, which we name "Kermie" because she is green. So far, we have visited at least 12 lakes this summer/fall. Since we both work and get few weeks off, every chance we can get to canoe, we GO!! Yippee! All the very best and good luck to you , Cedar and Julia!!!
Excellent Job Chris, I have watched many of Kevin's videos and listened to his presentations. You did a fantastic job of interviewing him. I now feel I have a better understanding of him and why we feel the need to do the FUN things in the Wilderness that we do. Thanks
My wife is a film maker/ media producer and also has the ability to cut straight to someone's soul in interviews. This was a great match of a great interviewer and someone who is great at being interviewed. Both under appreciated skills.
That was as hard-hitting an interview as I've ever heard Kevin give. Nice work!
Cheers,
- Martin
Like Kevin, I began my life in the "wilderness" as a pre-teen. How can anyone answer the question, "the best or worst trip" Each trip regardless are good. I count my blessings every day. I have had a charmed life. I should not be alive today because of the stupid mistakes I have made. Now at 70 years young I have become a little smarter and still enjoy each trip. Life is so fragile, enjoy every day! Chis, I do love your channel and videos. So many places to visit and see and life is just not long enough to do them all. I always look forward to the next trip.
Wow, you managed to get Kevin to sit and do mostly serious answers for 30 minutes. Great job Chris
Two (three with Julia in the background of course) of Canada's outdoor greats right here. Both have been an inspiration to me and rejuvenated my love for what our great country has to offer. Fantastic interview!
Great interview! A hiker I follow on CZcams always says that the worst day on the trail is better than the best day in the office. Can't argue with that.
Note to Julia: I flipped a copy of your video on Kevin's channel to one of your outdoor ed teachers to whom you gave a shout-out, 'Mr.' Betteridge, and he was pleased to see it. Thank you for doing that! As a retired outdoor ed teacher we love to see our former students outdoors enjoying life in the outdoors!
Always time well spent is time watching your videos, Chris! All the best to you and your amazing family!! XO
My day is always better when a Chris Prouse video comes out!
I found your channel from Kevin's fireside chat and I am really enjoying your videos. The outdoors is so enjoyable at every level but, let's face it we can not always be in the wilderness, and watching and listening as others enjoy the things I enjoy is amazing. Thank you
Loved this video! I always enjoy watching people like you Chris and Julia, and Kevin, out on your adventures, but it's really interesting also to just watch you all sit down and talk about the adventures and some of these more serious topics! Kevin's video was great too!
Thank you Julia and Chris for inspiring me!
I have followed kevin for years,but your in depth video told more about him.i found that very interesting.perhaps there should be more people in his fireside chats to bring out these conversations. Thank you!
Great interview with Kevin Callan and the books he has wrote. Love your channel.
Love listening to Kevin. His story telling is like a canoe trip-Lots of twists and turns but always rewarding !!
This is really awesome. I always wanted to do the canoe camping. But I was never exposed to rivers or lakes when growing up, so my knowledge and experience are extremely limited. So for me, channels like this is immensely helpful and perhaps life saving. Just wanted to give you a shout out for sharing your life, Chris, and sharing a talk with Kevin. I dream of one day being able to do an epic canoe journey myself!
Kevin's vids are what brought me to your channel and Joe Robinet's channel a few years ago. Didn't know the moose story, crazy stuff!
Awesome to see Kevin on your videos. Camping celebrity studded for sure lol
We love your videos Chris !!!
.... and your canoeing skills !
Your production video with Joe Robinet was spectacular! Thank you for those wonderful winter scenes. I’m an old tent camper from MN now sadly living in FL.
Just watched Kevin’s video now sitting down to watch yours....👍
I love this idea. What a great guest choice as well.
I love both channels and it's great to see you guys together.
That was awesome hear those stories from Kevin and you're an excellent journalist. My cousin 3 years ago got me watching the happy camper just before I moved to Ontario. And about two weeks after I discovered your channel and I have been watching both since. Cheers and for some reason I noticed we use the same dish soap, lol.
Just recently discovered you young ladies and have enjoying your videos. So refreshing watching you girls enjoy the outdoors. I am a novice and would love to canoe along side you girls for my first Algonquin CANOE Trip ....schedule for 2020. Madison, AL USA (Senior Citizen)
Great content! Love your work! I cant believe my two favorite channels made a video together!
Very nice interview! Kevin is very likable and interesting. Now I want to read his books!
That is awesome!! Cheers to all of you!!!!!!!
Durn yer hides! I meant to go to bed early tonight and decided this canoe video looks interesting...I'll watch this ONE before bedtime...It is now 01:12 in the morning and I'm bingeing....
totally enjoyed this I am 51 and want to get back camping again,, miss it so much would love the book .. on to kevins site ..
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was a side of Kevin you rarely see. Excellent job and you looked great in front of the camera.
Great Interview Chris... Gotta Love Kevin, what a guy. I think you should go back to the 25:27 mark of the video and put another log on the fire oops, never mind... you got that... Love bloopers... It was great to see Kevin in the hot seat...Thanks for sharing again Chris... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures
hey I've watched your show... it is pretty cool
I really enjoyed this video talk. Another great addition to your vlog site. Thank.
Great video! Probably my two favourite camping channels in one place 😊. Thank you for your stunning videos!
Two of my favorite Channel.
I can not wait to read it! Thanks.
Hello Chris. Another great video. Thank you for sharing. I also enjoyed the interview with you and Julia on Kevin's chanel. I look forward to one day crossing paths with you in Algonquin. Be well.
This is so much fun! Thanks Chris!
we love you guys and your videos. thanks for sharing. :)
Love your videos! Love Kevin! Would love that book! Great stuff.
Another good book is "A LIFE IN THE BUSH: LESSONS FROM MY FATHER" by Roy Macgregor. My favourite line was when the doctor asked his father "When did you quite smoking?", to which he replied: "At the door"
I watched Kevin's Fireside and really enjoyed it Chris. You can watch Kevin in another video interview on my channel on Tuesday Night (November 12, 2019). I am looking so forward to it. Who Knows, maybe this can lead up to having you and Julia on the show one night... It would be an honor... Now I need to finish watching this episode... Thank for sharing. Dennis, Canoehound Adventures
hey, Ive Watched your show...love it
Great video...always look forward to your videos
Hello, i saw KC video and really enjoyed his fireside chat with you. A great interview
Thanks Chris. Kevin is a good guy, you can tell. Good luck with the family. 👍💗
Y'all are the best!
Oh my... I have that same dining table and use it in some of my videos too! lol. Great interview! :)
Two of my favorite CZcamsrs together. I love all the Algonquin videos. I was all set to spend a week in Algonquin with scouts last year, only to break my elbow last June. I am so looking forward to trying again this coming year.
Great conversation! Time well spent :)
Love your channel and Kevin's!!
what a lovely guy ... and a lifetime of experience so generously shared. love vicariously camping with you guys!
Yay new video! You guys are awesome!
Greetings from PEI. As I scroll through the comments on some of your videos; old familiar names show up. Shawn James, Joe Robinet and PineMartyn, who taught me how to dehydrate ground beef
That was a great video. It reminds me of my youth quite a bit, teachers wacking me with a yardstick when I wrote left-handed.
Always had a large group canoe trip, with everyone in Grumman canoes in May right after ice break up.
Then summer camping hiking canoeing in the Parry sound area then our annual long canoe trip in Algonquin with no bugs in August. Followed by several long camping trips and snowshoeing trips in the winter.
Although I never became an avid fisherman, I just didn't have the heart to kill all those beautiful trout.
Thanks again for a great video cast.
Hi Chris
I subscribe to both you and Kevin's channels. You both make great videos and I love watching. Thank you for the great interview with Kevin. I have a few of his books but this one is new and I hope to read it with my son.
Again, Thank you for all the great content
Rob
Awesome interview... love hearing the different experiences other ppl have... thanks for the video!
Always look forward to your new content, but 32 minute interview in your kitchen did not know if I would stay to the end. Watch both interviews start to finish wanting more. Looking forward to what ever you post next.
Yes, alive!!! Being immersed in the wilderness makes me so feel alive in each and every moment! I felt a bit more connected , Kevin, when you shared that sentiment. ...And Chris and Kevin, watching your interviews and videos has the ability to bring me back to those moments and feelings when I have been present among towering trees, gliding across lakes blanketed in fog, or listening to the haunting calls of loons at sunset. I must admit, I am not a whisky drinker, but I think I would enjoy a sip or two around the campfire with Kevin!! Great, great interview Chris and I also enjoyed Kevin's "Fireside Chat" with you!!
Great interview. Love your channel and Kevins as well! :)
Great video. Keep them coming.
I love watching your videos and I'd love a copy of the book
Great interview. I own several of Kevin's books and they are very well written and I encourage everyone to check them out.. Thanks for insightful questions Chris.
I finally got a chance to sit down and watch this. It’s hard with a 13 month old to find time. I have always liked Keven and this was a great interview. Thanks for sharing Chris. Is there any chance you could make a video on tips with getting back out camping again with a baby? Hope you and your family are doing well.
Thanks for the video Chris: Yes Kevin did not change my life but he sure enriched it. Just as you & Julia have only in a slightly different way & that means I am greatful to you all Thanks Brian 79
my comment is that i had a signed copy of that book in my hand the day before starting The Meanest Link and thought to myself "hey, i should pick this up on the way home"
it was the afternoon of day 3 when i realized "hey, that book would have been pretty handy to have right now. i should have bought it and brought it."
then i forgot to pick it up on the way home.
One of my bucket list items is going to Algonquin park, thank you for introducing us to Kevin.
It really feels like you guys like Kevin, Joe, Shawn, you guys, and you mentioned Larry Hyatt in one your vids, it feels like you are one big family with Algonquin Park in its center ....
Once again great video.very interesting indeed.The book would be a great assit 2 anyone.
Woah! What an amazing opportunity to chat with an Ontario canoing legend. I used Kevin's books on canoe routes while planning my first few trips, before online trup forums really got going.
Any video on your channel is a good video. Not what I expected but I enjoyed it for sure.
I met callan on a portage between North Tea and lost dog once and we cheers with a shot of JD to Algonquin. (and my respect for him, but he didnt know that ;)
We regularly watch both your and Kevin's channels - it was great to see this collaboration!
Great seeing, as it always is. I truly enjoyed the chat. Miss seeing you and the family. May your blessings continue for you all.
Just two great Canadians having conversations on topics I love :)
Chris, Julia & Cedar, Happy New Year!!! All the best in 2020. Bad Russian
Love your videos. Watching this at lunch and wondering if i can go back to the park soon :)
Love that you brought up type 2 fun! I taught my six year old niece about type 2 fun while canoeing in Algonquin.
Great interview. Very interesting
Love both your channels!
Fun video. Thanks
I’ve talked to Kevin a few times on messenger, really nice and helpful guy. I read his book on our annual ice out trip last year and absolutely loved it.
I first met Kevin Callan about 15 years ago when I was at Fleming College! It was then when I first enjoyed one of his books. I'll have to check out the latest!
What a wonderful set of interviews. Fun and at times humorous, Thanks for the referral, and boy does he remind me of the hiking sailor! Cheers!
Saw that interview and the whiskey seemed strooong! :) One day, i hope i could come to Algonquin, because of you guys, you really inspire me.. Found Kevin because of that interview and i kind of understand hes You Tube name is Happy Camper, i have had some great giggles! He is awesome! :)
Great interview Chris! You delved deep into what makes Kevin the person he is! Nice to see him on the other side of the Q and A!!!!!
2 wonderful channels come together! I love the both of you!
Fabulous chat
Nice video Chris! Kevin has the best stories! I love free books so count me in!
It was nice to see you two (well all of you) sharing some time together and see Mr Callan sweat under interrogation.. hahaha would love to see the blooper reel. Thank you Chris (and Julia) for hosting this.
Awesome interview! We love watching you both and Kevin’s books are AWESOME!
Great interview
Awesome Chat between two woodspeople, fire looks toasty too.
Great interview, what a nut! Lots of stories, experiences, and knowledge. Makes it very real for those who have not done these trips.
Loved the chat! Always great to hear more stories to get you in the mood for an adventure!
Love Kevin’s chat too!
That book would be a great read! Keep up the great work and can't wait for your next adventure!
Just finished reading Kevin's Ontario lost canoe routes. Enjoyed the stories and the maps in the book. Hope to try some of the routes next year.