CANOEING STURGEON RIVER IN SPRING

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
  • Micro Adventure! Packing as much fun into a day as possible! Canoeing the Sturgeon River in spring flood and riding the rail trail back to the beginning. What a great way to see an area from two different perspectives.

Komentáře • 44

  • @thomasfaucher2756
    @thomasfaucher2756 Před rokem +1

    Great video!!
    I have some great memories on that river. My favorite family photo was taken at the base of Sturgeon falls in the Sturgeon gorge on the Sturgeon River ❤❤❤

  • @tentsrus6945
    @tentsrus6945 Před 2 lety +2

    Just discovered your channel. Love it! Watched your three part adventure on the Two Hearted River first. Marveled at your stamina determination and skill in overcoming so many blow downs and log jams in the Upper section. I have done that river way back in the 1980's long before the big fire decimated the area. It was a struggle then as well until you got farther down stream where the Rainbow Lodge who ran a small remote livery sevice had cleaned out the river down to the mouth. Have camped in the Mouth of The Two Hearted State Forest Cpgd. several times since. You remind me of myself when I see your paddle dexterity in the use of your skulling strokes, J stroke and especially the way you sometimes will skull/slice your blade forward on your recovery stroke without taking the blade out of the water. Saves energy, time and just looks efficient! I was a WW Open Canoe instructor for many years and have taught that exact paddle recovery to Advanced solo boaters from Georgia, the Carolinas, Colorado to Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. You do not see it done right that often. You my lady are smooth at it. Now I just watched your Sturgeon Day trip with I believe your son, Now I know where you have developed some of your skills. The Sturgeon is a very twisty, hair pinned stretch that will demand the solo canoeist to execute proper boat control, as you no doubt know. Have been to the Indian River area many times as well as paddled the Sturgeon, Jordan, and Ocqueoc rivers. Wife and I used to live on the banks of the Pine River in the Manistee National Forest near Cadillac back in the late 80's into the mid 90's. Have lived in the Yoop since 2000 and now live near Iron Mountain.

  • @ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957
    @ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice river run that's close by...good one. thank you

  • @nigeldeforrest-pearce8084

    Once, Again, a Great Story Well Told!
    More, please, because it’s That Good!!!

  • @puddlejumper-sk
    @puddlejumper-sk Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome, thanks for sharing. great narration!

  • @ThePursuitofPassion
    @ThePursuitofPassion Před 3 lety +1

    Loved this video Trina! Hearing your voice made it much more personal, and personable to the viewers. And what a great micro-adventure on the Sturgeon. I was envious! Great single blade control too. It's something I see very little of on CZcams with canoeists, so I really enjoyed that. Thanks so much for sharing this side of you, and your passion.

    • @HermitsOutdoorAdventures
      @HermitsOutdoorAdventures  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for previously explaining that lack of narration can make some people feel uncomfortable. That was what I needed to hear and it helped me take that step beyond my comfort zone. I have had good response to the narration.

  • @overlandaf_adventures472

    Enjoyed watching this paddle. I like the go pro angle facing your way. Is this up by North Bay?

  • @robertdockter2496
    @robertdockter2496 Před 3 lety

    Best video yet! Love the narration.

    • @HermitsOutdoorAdventures
      @HermitsOutdoorAdventures  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the input Rob. I was a little uncomfortable with talking but another outdoors video creator “The Pursuit of Passion” suggested that some people are uncomfortable watching videos without talking. So I gave it a try. 😊

  • @bretmiller317
    @bretmiller317 Před 3 lety +1

    I really enjoy that part of the river. In the summer I see a lot of scarlet tanagers there

  • @tonyharmon412
    @tonyharmon412 Před 2 lety

    Boy...I really miss Michigan. Thats it , I'm coming up again this summer!!! Lol
    Thanks for the videos

  • @michaelbandeko3519
    @michaelbandeko3519 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome paddling skills!!

  • @arielarenado
    @arielarenado Před 3 lety

    I love your videos please keep making them.

  • @audyitter9637
    @audyitter9637 Před 3 lety +1

    Another very entertaining video.

    • @HermitsOutdoorAdventures
      @HermitsOutdoorAdventures  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Audy. Love those pack canoes.

    • @audyitter9637
      @audyitter9637 Před 3 lety

      @@HermitsOutdoorAdventures Y'all are having an early and lengthy spring. The pack canoe is light weight, rugged and versatile. I look forward to the next adventure you share with us.

  • @artcabrera4075
    @artcabrera4075 Před 3 lety

    Ty,keep the videos coming.This channel is going v to grow.

    • @HermitsOutdoorAdventures
      @HermitsOutdoorAdventures  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the encouragement Art 😃 I should have a new one coming soon. I’ve definitely been in the canoe more than at the computer these past few months.

  • @ShadowHorseVideo
    @ShadowHorseVideo Před rokem

    Is this the sturgeon River in the upper peninsula? Felch area?

  • @rechuckg
    @rechuckg Před 3 lety +1

    Looked like great fun. Really nice video with added depth. I am always impressed with your outdoor skills and the quality of your gear. Do you have some guide or camp experience in your past?

    • @HermitsOutdoorAdventures
      @HermitsOutdoorAdventures  Před 3 lety

      I was born to an energetic and hard working mom who let me grow up building forts and running free in the Canadian bush. I think they call that bushcraft now 😉 And yes I worked at a youth camp, but had the skills before I got there. 😁

    • @rechuckg
      @rechuckg Před 3 lety

      @@HermitsOutdoorAdventures We need more kids outdoors. You and I are lucky our mothers let us wander in the outdoors. I only wish that more people were able or would allow their kids the same opportunity. I bet you agree that it teaches useful outdoor skills, problem solving, respect for nature, and gives one self confidence.
      I hope that your channel becomes more popular. I think it has the potential to get more people outdoors. If they watch closely they can also pick up very good outdoor skills to practice while they are out there.

    • @HermitsOutdoorAdventures
      @HermitsOutdoorAdventures  Před 3 lety +1

      Sometimes people are afraid of the unknown. If they are able to act on their curiosity and have a good outdoor experience they will do more. But I have learned that others prefer to see nature from a distance and that is okay too. 😉

  • @crystalpanda1812
    @crystalpanda1812 Před 3 lety

    Aww that picture of Emm.

  • @Mainepolingguide
    @Mainepolingguide Před 2 lety

    Trina, always nice to see another women in the woods. Old technique. What are you running for an Old Town Canoe?

    • @HermitsOutdoorAdventures
      @HermitsOutdoorAdventures  Před 2 lety

      Hey Lisa. Awesome. That Old Town is just the royalex Pack canoe. Its a fun little canoe for Michigan’s smaller rivers and streams. And the fact that I am only 5’3” and 110 lbs makes it fine for shorter trips. They haven’t made them in years.

    • @Mainepolingguide
      @Mainepolingguide Před 2 lety

      @@HermitsOutdoorAdventures yes, I also have, it seems all the models of Old Town canoes they don’t make any more. Tripper, Camper & Hunter. 5’3 “ is normal sized. Same height as I am.

    • @HermitsOutdoorAdventures
      @HermitsOutdoorAdventures  Před 2 lety

      The Tripper and Camper are classics. Happy to meet another 5’3” powerhouse BTW. 😉

  • @lowerjam77
    @lowerjam77 Před 3 lety

    Very Zen

  • @grontek
    @grontek Před 2 lety

    This is Sturgis River in Michigan ?

  • @daubu
    @daubu Před 3 lety

    I think I know one of those people, but the hair isn't fuscia 😂