11 Days Solo Camping in the Yukon Wilderness - E.9 Quest for Floatplane Pick-Up, Strainers & Rapids

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11 Days Solo Camping in the Yukon Wilderness - E.9 - Quest for Floatplane Pick-Up, Strainers & Rapids: The last stretch of the Yukon's Bonnet Plume River is over 2km wide and consists of a tangled mess of braids where the water is moving very quickly, ripping around ever-changing islands where small channels see trees fallen into the river on either side. I had to make quick decisions to stay in the main channel as best I could and it felt like I was in a constant rapid for hours. I waved the Bonnet Plume goodby as I finally reached the Peel but then I had some nasty headwinds to deal with as I made my way through a beautiful canyon. Beat, I finally made camp after paddling 95kms and ate a tin of smoked mussels for dinner. I needed to reach my float plane pick up location the next day.
The Yukon is a place where dreams are made and where adventurers have been going to follow their dreams since the Klondike gold rush in the 1880s. As much as anyone, I went there to follow my dreams and they became a reality…..but, like the Robert Service poem the Spell of the Yukon says: I wanted to go back, and I did. This film series covers my second big solo adventure in the Yukon.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Camping Coffee Press, Map Case, Weather & Breaking Camp
5:08 Werner Paddles, Swift Current & Braided River
9:11 Tricky Currents, Boils & Strainers
14:56 Filtering water in silted rivers
16:09 Way too Far to one Side of Braids
19:08 Finished the Bonnet Plume & Recap on the River
20:49 On the Peel River! Headwinds & Canyons
26:54 Getting to Camp
22:20 Advanced Bushcrafting
30:26 Next Episode
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@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Thanks a lot for watching. Please let me know what your favourite part of this video is.

@alanbstard4 Год назад

canoeing and wildlife. It's all good really

@MountainManMurphy Год назад

The part where it started. And my least favourite part? The part where it ended :( Stoked to keep following your adventures and learning from you!

@marianfrances4959 Год назад

As always, your skills and those gob-smacking views are my favorite! No words, man....👍🇨🇦😎🛶🌊🎖⛺⭐

@Trent_Collins Год назад

Def going through those braids with the sweepers… kept ya on your toes forsure haha

@davidclementsfishing-thewh3200 Год назад

Love the scenery and the canyons! Absolutely gorgeous!

@kevinthomas4170 Год назад

Jim has taught me several things that I should have thought of, but have not. Make sure you watch all his videos. He is the most knowledgeable wilderness traveling man that I have watched. But, canoeing is the most important thing to watch

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Thanks a lot, I’m glad you’re getting some value out of the films!

@frankd4875 Год назад

Guess my favorite part of this episode was just seeing how you can "read" the river and know which channel to go down even if you may not be certain. Your extensive canoeing experience really shows. Great series!!

@MountainManMurphy Год назад

Very good point

@flatbueller Год назад

Your series have become one of the only things I get excited for media- release wise. The wife knows when she hears "We got a new Jimmy video" that we will be watching your latest vid after supper. Thanks for being so genuine.

@denetietarot2726 Год назад

The worst thing about a trip to the Yukon is realizing you have to come home. Great videos.

@gracemartin7797 Год назад

Jim Baird - outdoorsman, husband, father, ballerina! Lol

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

I west many hats lol

@robertmauter6493 Год назад

Jim I tell lots of like minded people about your channel, I enjoy it as if I was doing it all myself, well almost, there’s nothing like getting out there and doing it, it’s life and to some like myself, it’s what life’s all about. Look forward to what ever you throw out there next. Robert

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Tanks a lot for a passing on the good word and I’m glad you like it!

@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358 Год назад

You definitely earned that tin of smoked mussels Brother!. Another great episode JB. What a trip! Thanks for sharing with us!

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Thanks a lot and you’re welcome.

@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957 Год назад

Wow wow wow! How amazing Jim, da man of the North. Your attitude inspires me...thank you

@DynastyVinyl Год назад

I'm blown away by this trip! Those Braids! Good Lord! If I tried something like this, no doubt I'd end up as chunks in some bears stool. Looking forward to ep. 10!

@bonilsson3161 Год назад

Peel river is so beautiful, cant really express why. Bonnet Plume was incredible, the landscape around it was a big part of the beauty. Peel has an amazing feel of power and the canyons just strengthen that feeling. Very nice videos !!!

@ji-gaabiikwedianecampeau5288 Год назад

Love your sense of humor - cracks me up! Glad you can entertain yourself on these solo adventures - haha

@adrianpyle4427 Год назад

I'm always inspired whenever I'm watching I've been fan since alone. Tried others but they just don't show the love like your content for outdoor life .

@DAMusicalHQ Год назад

Jim, your videos are simply the best as always. 80 clicks in a day is no joke. Good stuff!! Looking forward to the final day and your next series!

@CarnivoreStork Год назад

Thanks for showing us that drone view around 10:00, it really gave us a good look at all the hairy options you had to make on all those channel choices. 😮

@pastordenniseng1395 Год назад

You overcame each day's challenges. That was what I liked most, besides the awesome scenery.

@marmotarbiter Год назад

Wow. That braided section with constant “no oops” spots would be mentally exhausting. Amazing to see how you were able to cover so much distance regardless.

@derekwatson7037 Год назад

Keep pumping the vids out. You SOLO is the best.

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Thanks a lot and will do

@dune1221 Год назад

Haha I love how you have a little coffee with your creamer in the morning

@jeffroop3598 Год назад

I thought the entire trip so far was exciting not knowing what the river was going to do next and your Portage makes me wish I was a young man again

@bugandmitz Год назад

Wow just when you think the scenery couldn’t get any more beautiful, along comes the majestic rock boulders and cliffs on the Peel! Thanks for taking us all along for the journey! What a beautiful world out there!

@nancymckenna3828 Год назад

My favorite part… all of it! 😊😊

@davidmoran1422 Год назад

What an adventure 😅. Thanks for taking us along Jim.

@byronbarker936 Год назад

Just what I needed after a long hard day at work - another premium upload from you Jim, cheers 👍🏼

@kccox3446 Год назад

jim, my favorite part barrel talk!!, then the way you paddle through the The boil ups just Awesome!!!!!!

@edreimer4058 Год назад

Love the danger of the river, not sure if that’s cool but it has me glued to the screen! Loved this series Jim, the best!

@MarilynCKing-me6yh Год назад

Beautiful scenery again. What a joy it must be to experience this. It's a joy to just watch you. Love the outdoors.

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Thanks a lot!

@Drewturgin Год назад

I really like all of your videos. This one was great. It was awesome to see your enthusiasm to finish one river and start another.

@weatherincorporated6088 Год назад

Love the final section with the boils and sweepers. So interesting how the flow changes, thanks for sharing! You are an amazing guide

@judyrobinson9556 Год назад

My favorite part is when you finally get to camp after a long day of paddling. I like it when you cook, but I can understand the tins of mussels being convenient and easy when you're exhausted. Doesn't seem like enough to eat tho, after all that paddling. I never tried the mussels, but I really like the tins of smoked oysters. I always marvel at how you find your way thru all those channels. I'd be lost forever. They'd find my canoe washed up on some shore. Great video. The scenery is always amazing. Glad you had good weather, aside from the strong wind.

@jaythomas996 Год назад

Outstanding Jim! Thanks. My favourite part was watching how quickly you move past the shoreline due to current.

@grenzenlos663 Год назад

Wow! Great video, as allways. Thank you from Germany. My favourite part: the first 30 Minutes

@Matunder1 Год назад

Really good series, the scenery was fantastic. Thanks for effort put in to show these.

@MountainManMurphy Год назад

The effort surpasses so much other content out there, he's a rockstar no doubt.

@justinroum5018 Год назад

Favorite part was the teaser on the next episode! Been a great series!

@icare6076 Год назад

« Gotta be on your toes, like a ballerina. » 😂

@mattbrown7483 Год назад

My favorite part? that's easy, from 0:00 to 30:38. It's a never-ending wonderland of adventure, and an education into remote wilderness canoeing, camping, and survival. You make it look so easy.

@kimberlyshalaby1134 Год назад

The scenery is beautiful. Hated to see the group of trees that had been on fire. It will take years before Mother nature heals the area.You're almost there. I enjoyed this video.

@louisevanpolanen6380 Год назад

Fires are "Mother Nature's" way of rejuvenating an area. Indigenous people have known this for hundreds of years and often burned areas to start a rejuvenation cycle.

@douggibson9084 Год назад

Great video Jim. The Batman Boys and the father a nimble ballerina 6'-5" guy in a tutu getting sweets for the boys. Sorry Jim had a vision when you said ballerina.

@BrLambert Год назад

I would think you'd have to pinch yourself to believe you are actually there because the scenery is beautiful. I'd love to have some of those rocks for my yard 😊

@samanthabeal2000 Год назад

Rock on, beautiful adventure, love your muscles, that was funny especially after the long day you had! Thanks so much!

@williamh.7705 Год назад

Total beast mode bro.. You kicked it's ass, my favorite part, just seeing you find the will to push through when you must have been so damn tired. Rock on bud

@timdewey3798 Год назад

Watching your videos i feel like I'm right there with you.thank you

@BigDog39 Год назад

Loving this series, thanks Jim 🐺🐾

@Trent_Collins Год назад

Awesome video Jim, the whole series has been great. Really nice to have met you and your family this fall and the cabin is there for you guys anytime you come back to Labrador for a trip. 👍

@kristingrounds4163 Год назад

This was a great episode such beautiful scenery but your mussell/muscle comment made me laugh out loud !!!

@paulfilipowski5695 Год назад

Solving a 35 year old bushcraft toothpick mystery was pretty special :D Your charisma is top shelf! Always look forward to watching your videos for the education, experience, and entertainment. Thank you again Jim !!

@embahbornolaparn Год назад

Jim, your sixth sense on where to go, and not to go, reminded me of my many long hikes when I was in the Venturers Scouts in the Flinders Ranges Of South Australia. Your experience always got you through and the attitude of “It Is What It Is!” .... great adventure mate 🇦🇺

@kourtneywithak104 Год назад

Those braids might cause trouble but man was that overhead shot gorgeous. Another great one, Jim.

@EzeAdventurer Год назад

Awesome as always, love you brother!

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Thanks a lot

@screamindemon811 Год назад

Quite the views on the river for sure, you can definitely say you got to soak up a lot of great scenery on the trip and in this episode that is no exception. Amazing how the various little channels were moving you along and the different obstacles you faced in them from whirlpools, to floating debris, to stands of trees that had high flow water in or around it... and the trying to dodge not getting pocked in the face or eye by a massive tree sticking out or branches and trying to navigate as you were getting dictated by flow. as to where you were being pushed I am sure had the old heart beat up for sure. I can only imagine the footage that didn't make it in, because what has has ben pretty spectacular so far in the beauty of the scenery of the Yukon and what you have captured on this trip, and to think there is so much beauty in this country to explore, your doing a good job of showcasing it for these that dont realise what hidden gems there are here, your adventure videos are living proof. I know you did your The Ultimate Bug-Out Kit video a while back but have you ever given any thought to put together a video of some of the gear you consider a must ( or your favorites ) have that you use for these trips and your backpacking adventures? We have all see you use your fold up saw, the old Eureka Tent ( which is absent from this trip.. and it has been on so many ) a new tent... your favorite wet suit ( also on many a canoe adventure ) the trust food barrel ( I always wondered if you made your own back pack harness for it or did you buy one for it or did that come with it. How much food does your barrel hold? Where you got your detailed maps from ( I know you said the folks owned a map company... I think? ) It would be great to do a favorite gear breakdown for us ( good sponsor plug too eh...lol...) your thoughts on must have what, you find works well for you, how it has held up.. why you chose this or that... Just a thought Look forward to the next update in the series... but sad to see it coming to a close...its been awesome

@justinfoy7514 Год назад

Those cliffs on the Peel are phenomenal!!

@peggybaker69 Год назад

The scenery is just beautiful. You did such a great job.

@marygordon3032 Год назад

Thanks so much Jim, great video! ✅✅✅🤩🤩🤩😎😎😎💯💯💯

@SchmutzieOutdoors Год назад

Loving this series Jim. Can't believe you cruised through that canyon, with those acoustics, and didn't do some patented Jim Baird singing.

@brendamoore4463 Год назад

I haven't seen it yet Jim, but I was bragging about this great Canadian Kid at work the other day and I have quite an audience. I am going to watch it now. I'm close to 60 Jim, and just love your videos. I am so darn proud to be Canadian. You have both my respect and admiration for the extraordinary strength of character that kind of bravery demands. I may never have met you, but I see you and love you. Your brother has the most beautiful canoe stroke I have ever seen. But, I just watch your videos.

@Booyahh77 Год назад

So much muscles!!! lol That canyon in the Peel looks absolutely gorgeous. I love Thursdays for these clips but I am sad it's ending soon! I hope it won't be too long for the labrador clips to drop. :)

@iceman256 Год назад

The Bonnet Plume looked challenging, but the Peel Canyon looked awesome 👌 Beautiful scenery 😍 Thanks again for the share Brother 👊 🔥👊

@kawika9095 Год назад

I’ve said it twice already during this trip but dang I wish each episode was about 30 minutes longer each…I know it’s a lot of editing & hard work so enjoy every second of what you do put out,just selfishly wish each one was atleast an hour long

@halinawiecek2297 Год назад

Another beautiful video beautiful scenery, and like you said you make more than 60 kilometers that is incredible for one is such a beautiful journey take care Jim

@wendypederson243 Год назад

I have to say my favorite part was the ballerina dance :) lol

@normarobertson382 Год назад

That was a long exhausting journey battling some fast water. Thankfully you had those ballerina slippers on😂🤣😂🤣 You never disappoint with your videos, it was great 🛶👍

@bonnieconley1057 Год назад

Well that was a long hard paddle! Sure leaving us with a "cliff hanger" with those tracks Jim... LOL Can't wait for the next one.

@suezaple4950 Год назад

Wow that was intense watching you maneuver threw that section of the Bonnet Plume River very scary especially the whirlpool area . Loved the twisted looking rock formations and layers showing along the Peel so cool to see. Happy you had a safe trip into the Peel really an enjoyable adventure Jim

@jimlockwood4531 Год назад

Hey Jim my favourite part is the rapids and fast water but with all your videos the narration keeps my attention so many videos out there have very little talking. Keep up the good work looking forward to more.

@chrismcelvar5654 Год назад

I've gotten into the habit of hitting like at the start of your videos, they are that good. Keep adventuring!

@earthfacts7297 Год назад

Favorite part was watching you eat smoked mussels. Because my grocery store was out of them and I was afraid there was a global shortage. But now I feel better. Also, don't listen to the haters who want you to turn down the mic on chewing and slurping smoked mussels.

@sherrierifenberg2199 Год назад

Outstanding!

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Thanks a lot!

@lewisvillalta2492 Год назад

As always you have an amazing video to an joy bless your heart my friend stay safe out there 😊

@kennethlangford5797 Год назад

Entering that canyon on the peal reminded me of Lord of the rings should be two giant statues of Jim Baird on either side. And I just like your attitude you got me with the quote of general George Patton on the last series I like your artistic poems that you started this series of with. Your general attitude of man's desire to conquer the unknown

@craigjohnchronicles2504 Год назад

Epic episode. Love the bits of tips during your episodes - wrapping a coffee filter over the intake of your water filter to prevent the river sediment from gumming up the filter.

@sallyfrenette9643 Год назад

Still loving this series!

@steveswanson3251 Год назад

Great series. I really enjoy traveling along with you. I particularly appreciate that you include various shots of the river conditions as you approach. It's fun to see how you handle the features, and to second guess your lines from the safety of my chair. Thanks! Also I have a single word about your stove troubles. Trangia. Steve

@elaineoutdoors9581 Год назад

Yyyyeees...I was thinking you already have a lot of muscles, lol. Great series for sure!

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Lol, thanks a lot!

@thomasstubinski8079 Год назад

Excellent series! My favorite part was your bushcraft toothpick

@seattleboatguy Год назад

Those looked like some bad ass boils. I'm glad you had the skills to safely negotiate that stuff. As a matter of fact, the boils looked almost as bad as the canned muscles. You are very brave, especially at dinner time.

@jaysway2346 Год назад

9:33 really show's all the braids your dealing with and 29:09 the forces that created those crazy rock striations.

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Thanks, ya I knew I had to get the drone up at some point through those braids to show what it was all about.

@floater81floats37 Год назад

I dont know what kind of money you are making off these videos but it doesnt matter, you are living the dream. My dream anyway😄

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Thanks very much. Right now I’m making about 1k Canadian off each from the ads. I have sponsor money that covers most of my trip expenses.

@dianerobillard1044 Год назад

Awesome rock formation. Thanks for posting.

@canoeinginthewild Год назад

Favorite part, yeah your extreme skills... Nature

@Chriscarreira94 Год назад

Amazed by the skill and determination it takes for a trip like this. I hope i get to your level someday Jim love your videos local ontario boy too.

@MountainManMurphy Год назад

So determined, it's incredible

@pastorshaunokeefe6851 Год назад

I love all the video your commentary is excellent too

@johnmccormick175 Год назад

Great video,awesome country,thanks for sharing and stay safe.

@hankremer6606 Год назад

End of the Bonnet Plume was treacherous. Damn!

@billibobbi3521 Год назад

Which episode is my fave, I can't say bcoz I haven't seen all episodes, I don't seem to get all the notifications. However it is a dang pleasure just cruising the Yukon with you sand flies mosquitos and all, and I'm here in Aotearoa NZ, snug as a bug in a rug. Thank you for the adventures Jim..

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

You’re very welcome. I’m glad you enjoy the episodes from your beautiful country.

@davidmodeland429 Год назад

Favorite part is usually watching you read and navigate the currents, your skill and experience shines through. And, your humor always makes it very enjoyable as well. BUT, the patterns in those Canyon walls were incredibly beautiful!! This trip is up there with the best scenery yet. Always love hearing the valuable information you share as well.

@palletcabin-YR_Author Год назад

The whirlpool, that was cool.

@aespinal98 Год назад

Great work Jim. Keep them videos coming.

@ralphwatten2426 Год назад

I think the return to the mountains when you got close to the Peel. What a beautiful couple of rivers. You had to be going 10 miles an hour in some of those spots. Thanks-

@TheGettyAdventures Год назад

My fav series on RU-vid atm sir!!

@Gillesgip Год назад

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

@finkster7983 Год назад

Thos trip is winding to an end faster than id like great job

@martinvanoene7192 Год назад

Once again a Great Thank You!

@theodoredicks3305 Год назад

That was a good 80 mile stretch. I bet you were tired. Lots of wildlife up there but I just have seen any bear as of this time. Great adventure and great video.

@fayelightburn9255 Год назад

Amazing scenery!

@collegedad8656 Год назад

Amazing what oatmeal in morning can prepare you for during the day👍

@alancole1394 Год назад

Good morning Jim

@debbieholman906 Год назад

Excellent video

@JimBairdAdventurer Год назад

Thanks a lot

@chrisblack8390 Год назад

Beautiful place. Thank you

@Cathyluvsart Год назад

You are living my hubbys dreams :)

@Cathyluvsart Год назад

Would you ever consider taking a highly skilled viewer? Sure would like to give him the surprise of his life. Covid free, passport ready and an ox everyday! ( your favorite snot hater ;) lol)