12-Day Wilderness Trip with a Stranger
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- This is a condensed version of my 2021 trip with Xander.
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12-Day / 220km Wilderness Fishing Trip with a Stranger
LOCATION: ST Raphael Provincial Park near Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada.
Brad Jennings' map of the route: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/vie...
Day 1: 0:00
Day 2: 2:23
Day 3: 6:02
Day 4: 13:35
Day 5: 23:06
Day 6: 32:31
Day 7: 36:00
Day 8: 40:54
Day 9: 46:00
Day 10: 54:33
Day 11: 1:00:59
Day 12 & Outro: 1:10:30
This is a condensed version of my first trip with Xander in 2021.
Why repost old content? Right now it's mainly due to the knee injury (slowly recovering and seeing the surgeon tomorrow but no timeline yet). But there are lots of reasons why I do this once or twice a year:
-Financial: these trips have no hard expenses and with some extra polish often bring in much more ad revenue than the original which helps make doing this full-time viable
-When this was posted in 2021, I was still learning Davinci Resolve (after finally ditching Windows Movie Maker) so there was a ton to clean up from the original post (trimming the fat, better colour and sound, and straight up mistakes like accidentally exporting the main audio track in mono instead of stereo)
-Reposts come 1.5-2 years after an original series so hopefully if you are rewatching it (thank you!), enough time has passed for the memory to be foggy
-The channel also grows in that timeframe and most new viewers don't go through a back catalogue of 300+ videos. This brings it to the surface for those people and others.
-Sometimes I can't get out for a while so I time reposts to fill gaps.
And many more great trip with Xander to come
Love it. Beautiful trip and the editing is great. Take care of that knee!
Loved the opening joke about Xander. I don’t remember the original video so the “stranger” joining you was great!!
I hope you’re always feeling better!!
Now I have watched both times and enjoyed this one the most. Love you and Zander’s trips together. Y’all seem to have a blast. Thanks for the video this week and I hope all goes well with your knee. Heal up and keep the vids coming. Much appreciated.
I hope your knee is healing well.
The intro with Xander hitting you with the canoe is just comedy GOLD 😂
Great trip brother. One ill remember forever and ever! Heal up so we can get back out pretty please
It was a classic. Caribou brothers 4 lyfe
maybe some classic Xander camping pizza would heal Jon right up
one of my favorite trips I've watched - so I really don't mind watching it again. It's just as magical, and seeing my two fav explorers will never grow old. Thank you Jon and hope you recover soon!
P.S everyone else, support Jon if you can!
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Yes! This is exactly what I hoped you'd be doing. I would love to see extended versions of some of the shorter vids too if possible!
Me too!
My favourite backcountry bromance. Great to see a re-edit of this wonderful trip John.
Hats off to you Jon for taking this time to improve and master the video editing side of things. You are a story teller and artist at the end of the day and it's a video format. Great job sharpening your craft during this down time. Praying the Dr. can fix you up, and for a speedy rehab. 🛶
Really appreciate that Sean :)
Dude, this was the bomb. You two are blessed to know each other. I got to see Xander through you. Sure the reciprocal is through with people discovering you. Footage seemed better than in the normal ones. It was almost like I didn’t see this trip although I know I did. God bless, heal…enjoy time with your queen.
Much appreciated Tom!
Too many times people quickly forget the 'treasure moments' in their life and remain focused on what is not going well. You captured your treasure moment on camera, acknowledged it and have shared it with us. Thank you Jon and thank you Xandorf.
You have been on my mind ever since your injury video was posted, and I sincerely wish you a full recovery. Be patient and know that we will all be here when you recover to rejoin you on your adventures, no matter how long it takes. I found your channel about 6 months ago and Xander's was discovered through Lost Lakes. Your outstanding content offers much joy to us all, and these kind of videos can certainly be watched multiple times.
Thank you so much Attila!
From the “If We Only Knew Then What We Know Now” folder: Turn around and run away, Jon, as fast as you can! Except now you can’t run, so every time you turn around, there’s Xander, lurking, rubbing his hands together like Gollum over the Ring. Best wishes for the recovery!
Hahah thanks Brian!
I love how your eyes lit up when you saw the caribou.
Sure, I’d love to watch this again!
Ditto
love this version....2.0.. and that Xander has pointed ears! Thank You!
Watched the original and I'll be watching this remastered version. Your content is medicine for my mind. Hope your injury heals soon.
Thanks so much William :)
I already watched the original a couple of times, from both your perspectives, yet here I am, ready for another. Best wishes to you, and hope your meeting with the surgeon goes well!
Thanks a lot Vince!
I admire you guys so much. You make it look easy. Weather decisions, finding camp, taking it all in stride... I wish I knew some fellas with your knowledge, experience and drive. Keep the dream alive Jon. Good man.
Much appreciated!
Love this trip, hope the injury is well on the mend!
Watched Xander's video of this trip and now watching Jon's. Just too cool. They appear to be good mates in in the making. Love this version of the expedition.
I wouldn't mind seeing you and Xander do this trip again. Such a magical adventure.
Great video and I hope to find more from you. I'm terminal with cancer and being able to vicariously enjoy a trip like this takes my mind off my own situation and puts me as close as I can get to being there. Thank you
My heart goes out to you Chris....I'm glad this brings you just a little peace. Many thanks for the kind words and wishing you strength my friend 💚
@@LostLakes thank you.
Really enjoyed video. Narration was excellent. Thank you for sharing trip.
my first view of this. and now my all time greatest enjoyed asmr of all. heres grunting at ya both. glad u two met up and did this.
We thoroughly enjoyed getting to see a second look at an amazing trip! Ignore the trolls and make more of these amazing stories! Hope you heal quickly and can get back to exploring!
Thanks a lot Kathy!
John&Erin just wanted you to know that you are an important part of my life. And, I miss having new content probably as much as you miss being out there. From your psych sessions with Gary to your proposal. I’ve watched every one strait through. Thank you Erin for saving John without having to use the zolio(sp). My connection is this. Lived worked and had my family in Detroit. Went to Canada nearly every week. Almost every vacation was centered around tent camping each of the Great Lakes except Lake Ontario. The boys and I did that once for a hockey tournament. I was lucky enough to fly in fishing to northern Ontario 5 times. We caught walleye until our hands bled. Taking a sein for minnows, using leeches (under almost every shoreline rock) taught me there is nothing better than natural bait. Since that time and for the past 15 years my wife has had MS. As her 24/7/365 caregiver and with zero help I barely get time for a mile walk a few times a week. Camping, hiking, fishing just isn’t happening anytime soon here. So, I hope your knee gets back to 110% soon so you & Erin can get back out there. One suggestion while you’re down. Build your playlists so that I can just put you on to watch all day. Maybe by year? Season? One with all of Erin’s content? One for Lake Superior? Give us an update when it makes sense.
Very touched by that Glyn, thank you! 💚 My heart goes out to you and your wife...that's a painful sacrifice to say the least about that. Coincidentally we have playlists for each year and for trips with Erin (and I think even for Superior lol) :) If it helps, I did a car camping road trip last week which I'm aiming to post in the next couple of days (with updates on the last three months) and I'm hoping to start canoe tripping again next week (with no portages for now)
Videos like this make me feel like spring cant come fast enough, I can't wait to get back out in to the wilderness. Thank you!
You two are magnificent. Watching makes me feel like I'm camping with you.
This is a new video to me. I'm fairly new to the chanel. Love your videos. Good luck with the surgeon tomorrow. Don't rush to get back out, until you're fully recovered. I'm very happy watching old revamped content.
Really appreciate this :)
You two were great together back then and today make the perfect backcountry comic relief…. Haha.
Hope you get some answers soon on your knee! All the best! 😊
Thank-you for taking us along.
This was great to watch again, condensed with beautiful colour is wonderful but the original is just as wonderful. I love watching you and Xander together, you both have the same awe and respect for the wilderness. Sending healing blessings your way ❤
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Hey John & Xander,
I grew up in Eastern Ontario and went to university in Northern Ontario. I have been living and working overseas the past 16 years in a few different countries and am currently living in Melbourne, Australia.
I have been working through the decision of moving back to Canada soon, but it hasn't been the easiest decision given that I have gotten used to living abroad, enjoying the long haul travel, visiting bustling South-East Asian cities, and my lifestyle in general.
I have been watching your videos, and the more I watch, the more nostalgia I feel for Canada, the nature, the people, the seasons. Your videos have made me realise that I'm ready to go home and begin a new phase of my life and one that will include reconnecting with the Canadian wilderness.
Thank you.
Torched to hear that :) The motherland awaits 🍁
Jon hope the injury heals quickly for you. Frankly I just didn't see this previously so it was nice to see Xander & how you connected. Great idea to work on improving your editing skills it helps keep you focus on something while you are healing. Praying you get good news from the doctors. Thank you.
Very much appreciated!
I REMEMBER YOUR FINGER BURN, OUCH! I LOVE YOU & XANDER TOGETHER, TRUE FRIENDS, MANY LAUGHS & GREAT ADVENTURES ALWAYS. HOPING FOR MANY IN 2023. LOVE THE PHOTO ENDING
Never get tired of watching your videos Jontario, hope all goes well with the surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thanks a lot Matt :)
We just watched this, although we've seen it in segments when it was first posted and we've enjoyed it once again.
One thing I must say is how glad I am that you and Xander made that trip and more importantly, made a friendship. We continue to enjoy any trips the two of you make together. You're a good, fun pair.
The timelapse at 59:00 as you travel across the lake is a nice feature, really gives a sense of the route across the expanse of water. 😀 Don't remember seeing this in your videos before, although I'm sure there are tonnes of examples 😆
Appreciate that!
I'm watching this again because miss your videos so much.
I have gone back and watched them from the start
Thanks so much David 💚💚
I personally love the weird bromance you two have and am glad to see your first date.
My FIRST time watching this video and I LOVED IT. I keep finding myself back to your channel and watching your videos. I was HOPING this was a video AFTER you've recovered(BECAUSE I AM ROOTING FOR YOU TO BE BACK OUT DOING WHAT YOU LOVE!) and then I heard the name Xander and realized this had to be an older video because I have seen him in your other videos.
Our family goes "GLAMPING" in a nice 38ft camper right across the dunes from BEAUTIFUL beaches.
I hope one day I my family can experience EVEN A FRACTION of all the wonderful things you get to experience.
Very much appreciated!!
@Lost Lakes I just watched 2 more of your OLDER videos tonight.
You are AWESOME! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU AND ERIN! I love how calm you 2 ALWAYS ARE! NO MATTER WHAT the circumstances are.
You 2 AND Xander are special in a different way. You 3 know how to SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY even the smallest things in life.
That is something I am TRYING to teach my children. My 18 year old son learned as a small boy how to do that. But now with all the electronics and internet it's been difficult trying to teach my 5 and 8 year old daughter's(they don't have phones or social media) but their friends do. That's part of the reason why we bought our "glamper AKA camper" so we could raise them in the outdoors. It's amazing how much the 2 of them ENJOY being outside in nature now. When they are older I hope to one day dip our toes into what you are doing.
Your videos will be helpful to us then. Keep up the good work and PRAYERS for your knee! I know you be be as good a new in no time!
Thanks so much!! I know what you mean about the next generation...hard to get them away from screens for more than a few minutes
Oh, fantastic! I can't wait to sit down and watch this, it was such a good trip!!
Hi Jon, I was literally just thinking about you and wondering how you are doing. Hope you're healing up mate. See you soon on another adventure. Cheers 🍻
Thanks Dave!
@@LostLakes as a guy who can't do much these days due to disability problems, you have opened up a window of life I once dreamed of. I can only sit back and watch what you do, and how incredibly well you achieve your adventures with huge respect, from your skill at fishing to the way you have become a talented film maker and a great naturalist. Boy oh boy, if I were 30 years younger I would be out there too. Get well asap 🛶
@@davemayers9342 I feel for you brother.... Truly appreciate all your support 💚
Love watching you and Xander ❤ it always puts me in a good mood😊
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Stumbling across your channel, you guys being back nice memories.
Thanks for sharing! Used to do some camping as a kid, but then I got adultified. I'm Canadian - but for one reason or another, I haven't made enough opportunity to reconnect with nature. And yet, we yearn for each other continuously. Appreciate your efforts to help some of us imagine. Peace.
What a treat! Thanks for sharing and wish you a speedy recovery
Good choice on the Davinci switch; colors more saturated, storm clouds really ominous, even on a small phone. I’ll watch on a bigger screen. Fires really stood out at night too. The low light videography still had plenty of detail, helped to explain your attempt to miss the wind. Thanks, I think I enjoyed this more than the first.
Really appreciate that Bruce :)
So nice of you to drop this video. Hope you are healing and taking care ❤
All the best on your recovery, we all miss your videos !!!
The wildlife was just amazing. I'm glad you got along with that stranger and that he wasn't a serial killer.
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Hey Jon, I've been a subscriber for a while and really enjoy your adventures. I missed this original post. Thanks for reposting! I hope your healing and will be back to 100% soon. I think it's really cool how you and Xander went on this adventure together... Hope there will be more adventures to share. What a beautiful part of Canada you live in!! Enjoy living vicariously through your adventures! All the best! Christian K, Upstate New York State.
Thanks a lot Christian!
Nice, the dynamic duo is back together for another epic adventure,,,
What an amazing trip! Even if not experienced first hand, beeing part of it has been out of words. So happy for you and your new friendship. Really looking forward to take out my own canoue now soon. That this was a re-run does not take of the result one bit. So nice way to spend part of my sunday afternoon. Thanks to both.
Greatly appreciate that Henrik!
Epic. Makes you feel and even smell the wind & the water.
Get well soon Jon!!! This was one of my favourite trips!! Love the collaboration that you two put together!!!!
Thanks as always No54!
Thanks Jon.....we will all stay with you no matter the content....You are a true entertainer.... Both honest and real....
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Really enjoyed V 2.0 of this trip. Seeing people actually experiencing, knowing these places of beauty are still out there, it's a panacea for those of us city-bound currently. I apologize I didn't realize how badly your knee was injured. But historically sea faring men not infrequently had peg legs... Just saying. Seriously wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.
you guys are a good team, hope to see more together in the future.
A masterpiece! You two are great together and on your own! Love you both. ❤
Thanks for the great coverage of your back country trips. I'm pretty doggoned old now and watching your adventures brings back so many good memories. I once lived up in Labrador, a beautiful rugged place. The portages were murder. I now live in Northern Minnesota, just a few portages away from you. Xander seems to be a great paddle partner. Keep up the good work. Ron
Very much appreciated Ron :)
I smiled ear to ear several times watching this. Real heartfelt smiles. Thanks again for sharing and taking us along. Everything doesn't have to be 'new' content to be awesome. Good productions speak for themselves.
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Your videos never get old !
I hope your healing is going well.
Never fails does it, when 2 homosapiens are left in the wild together, communication soon turns to bodily waste.
Enjoyed the trip, thanks so much.
Where it all began! 😂 Loved this trip! Love this version too!
Absolutely wonderful to watch this trip again. The wildlife on this trip was incredible. A great "first date" :)
Man I hope your injury quickly heals Jonathan, sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing this video again, so enjoyable and therapeutic. I look forward to further adventures after your recovery. Take care and God bless you and Erin.
Very much appreciated :)
This was worth every second to watch. Leaves me feeling warm and thankful for nature's beauty, and thankful to you for having shared such an emotionally stunning piece of film.
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Good Lads. Well done. Best to you, Jon on your progression from your knee injury. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! Enjoyable viewing with my first cup of coffee this morning.
such a great trip! excited to watch the abridged version
Just enjoyed Terrific ❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
"See it again for the first time" 😀 I love it. This trip is on my top five of your videos, It's the origin story of one of the Greatest Canadian duos since...I dare say.... Bob and Doug McKenzie. (Sorry Jim and Ted.) You rock man, I hope the knee is healing. Have a great day. 🌲
Hahah much appreciated!
Exceptionally well done as usual and many thanks for bringing us along!
Hoping all goes well with your knee and you are on the mend. Canoe season is rapidly approaching!
Thanks so much David! Can't wait
That was great, funny at the end, and more fish than burritos...
So awesome, thank you for sharing your slice of wonder! Jon the experience was fantastic, but my favorite part was you giving your thoughts and feelings...I too enjoy the lone peacefulness, but at the same time having a close friend as well!
To me life has always be to experience and enjoy and you have found that in a very special way.
Please continue to explore adventure and happiness and given the chance share it with us!
Cheers and all the very best...
Thanks so much Adrian!
Great recap episode Jon. Hope it goes well with the surgeon and healing!
Looks great as a rewatch John- hope u are recovering - best for California.
Amazing adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Get better! Make sure you heal well!
I liked that video so much!
Will check this one later today.
Much appreciated!
Wonderful trip guys, Thank you both So much for your content.
Hope you got good news and hope you heal up soon. All the best wishes from us
Wishing you a speedy recovery so you can get back to what you love doing. I watch your videos multiple times , so a repost is great!
Really appreciate that James!
I so needed this today. I enjoyed watching it again. so peaceful.
3 mins in and I already have a good feeling about this one.
Just want to thank you for all these great videos you've been putting out! Very recently found your channel and im OBSESSED. keep up the great content man
Thanks so much!
Hey John! What a magical and amazing trip y'all had. I didn't realize that this was the first time you actually met and spent time with Xander. You can see y'alls instant bond on this trip. How amazing to not only have such a wonderful trip but you gained an awesome friend too. Love Xander's personality and humor and he fits right in with your appreciation and admiration of mother natures beauty. I agree that the Caribou was MAGNIFICENT and all the other amazing animals made is super special. Sending positive thoughts and prayers...hope your knee appointment goes well. Big ((Hugs)) from Texas!!🤗😍
Thanks so much Kelly! 💚
Gah!! I don't care if this is a re-edit! Bah humbug to the jerks who complain about free excellence. What beautiful photography woven into a fantastic story!! Good luck with the knee. My son had knee stuff done and he is fully back to normal. The hardest thing for you in Canada is the wait times for each piece of the diagnosis and repair. Best wishes for speedy recovery!!
Greatly appreciate that!
Just a little bit ago I pressed play on your channel and I'm loving the content! You've inspired my wife and I to dust off our old Radison 13' 6" canoe, aka little water, and get back out there!
Love to hear that :) Thanks a lot Eric!
Breathtaking scenery at the end of your video Jon, I feel like God is rewarding your respect and love for His creation. He even leads a magnificent caribou to you. May He keep blessing you and Erin. Love from Holland, Joël
needed a good video to watch tonight and absolutely glad this is here
That was such an awesome video thank you so very much for sharing it.
Great video! Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Another beauty with an additional bonus of the stranger. Many bonuses! Those lost fish haha - they were huge! The caribou, I was waiting for it to come to the shore oh oh, that would have been mighty interesting to have it sniff around. The lynx was probably there looking at you both through the branches from the shore. Yes, as another person commented - it made to look so easy because you both are experts! Thank-you for sharing your adventure.
Even though it's your condensed version, it is still great to see, and listen to as the spring waters become ready for us. Thank-you
What a nice surprise, I love this trip! Also, take care and good luck with with your knee! Hope you're on the mend soon
Much appreciated!
Get well soon Jon. For sure u will be running around pretty soon 🙏 Thanks for this again.
Loved the video and the natural beauty. Thank you!
Tks for the adventure ! 😊
Your trips with Xander are absolute gold. This one is definitely my favourite. You two are hilarious together. Cannot wait for more camping vids together! ❤ I just placed an order from your merch! I'm so excited!
Thanks so much Amy!! 💚
Like chocolate and peanut butter. Each great alone but can't get enough when combined. What a great trip.
Wishing you the best with recovery💚 Happy to revisit this adventure of yours.
Thank you! 💚