A Powerful 200km Solo Wilderness Trip - Wildlife, Fishing, Fall Colours, and the Chill of Autumn 

I agree, but the issues with our governments is they have absolutely no clue about the world around them, they care only about money n power, the level of corruption going on these passed few yrs is incredible. Maybe the WEF & WHO have the right idea, population control. Maybe not 90% but a good 50%. But we must realize that the dumbing down of society was purposeful for their gains at the detriment of nature, their green solutions are also unsustainable and they know it, but money.

Not to mention lynx and their asses lol good one. Jon

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Scary story. A bull during the rut is my only fear in the outdoors.

Thats my biggest fear when im out in the boundary waters area in fall. I carry bear spray but to be honest i dont know how affective it would be on a bull moose in rut coming at you.

Just starting...but I see a NET!!!

Moose are no joke I was charged and tipped in my canoe once by a bull luckily it left me alone and kept after my boat until it got bored and left. It didn't hurt the boat luckily...

One of the best way to ward off a moose is to stay right by your fire and try to make it as smoky as possible. This is what saved one of our line cutter's butt while we were surveying mining claims in 1970. He was a First Nations member and knew what to do. He stopped and lit an old dead birch stump that was just off the line on fire. The Moose got wind of the fire and left.

Really appreciate that Ryan!!

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ThomassMenson ik heb een enorme respect voor jou,maar ik begrijp miet alles wat er staat in het Engels,tenslotte ben ik een kaaskop. liefs Tien.

hey Erin is an educated ,independent woman. You dump on her and give yourself a pass and soon youèll be packing your bags

Karma is a bitch....

Thanks a lot Rachel 🙂🙂

Hahah true that Alex...can't take a gal like that for granted

So true I noticed that as well and gained a lot of respect for him for doing that.

Hahah can't blame you, but thanks for giving it a chance and for the kind words Catharina! :) That's the plan!!

I totally agree loved the video and I would love to find a woman like her !!

Thanks Hawksshadow! It's a bit frustrating that some people can watch a 2-hour vlog of me in nature but then throw shade at me for discussing the notion of protecting it. Appreciate your support

@@LostLakes anyone throwing shade at you after watching this awesome video is not a good person in my view. I loved every single minute of it bud.

I really enjoy your videos and despite my intense disagreement about your proposed means and not the need to conserve nature, I will continue to support your channel, share your videos and spread the word about the great product you produce. I don’t expect what I have to say to make a dent in how you feel, but I will say I once thought along your line of thought. What changed me were two things. First, nature was here long before us and will be here long after us. The earth once had no living creatures on it and it was “nature”. If an environmental agency existed before oxygen was released into the atmosphere presumably by algae, it would have done everything it could to prevent it and there would be none of the life we see today. The moon is “nature” in its apparent barrenness. Man is never going to be above nature. What we do to the planet is as natural as what those prehistoric microbes did to the atmosphere to create the conditions for our life today. Nature is neither kind nor cruel. It just is. The question to be asked is what kind of world do we want to live in and is it in our ability to achieve. The second thing that changed me was living abroad (in China) and traveling in the developed world. I would strongly encourage you to do so. Canada and the US could become radical environmentalists tomorrow in totality and it would change nothing. Canada has nearly 40 million people and is the 2nd largest country in the world. You live in a wilderness paradise that is drop dead easy to conserve in comparison to developing countries. In contrast, China is nearly the size of Canada with 35 times the population. The pollution in China is staggering, yet they have the authoritarian government to do whatever they want. It is very easy for us to talk about consumption and reduced population, but when you live on less than a tenth of what the “poor” in the US and Canada already have, who are you to condemn other people to lives of want, starvation and no opportunities for their children? Your very ability to make these videos is predicated on consumption as you support your endeavors by monetization and selling merchandise. Your advocacy for government to solve these problems is the same cry I have had heard for 50 years to solve the issue du jour. Do you not know that government is policy prescription at the point of a gun? It is only through the development of technology that we will be able to rise to the challenges of tomorrow. Only free societies will develop that technology. Talk of throwing away your freedom so government can solve problems is a trade of the golden goose for a bag of non-magic beans. One last bit of critique, talk of too many people on the planet is dangerously conceited. How are you going to reduce the population? Who gets to live and die? Who gets to have kids and who doesn’t? Who gets to travel in the wilderness and who doesn’t? I think the best thing you can do is to continue to make your videos to show the value of preservation. Continue to point out the senseless contamination of the backcountry (leave no trace ethics) and advocate for increased usage and access. I have never liked the idea of keeping animals and zoos, but they serve as ambassadors. If every zoo was close, I don’t think it would help the cause of preserving habitat. We need to see the animals to relate to them and want to preserve them in their natural habitat. These videos serve a similar cause. Most people will never take a trip like this, but seeing it brings it to life. In conjunction with your type of passion about its value, maybe we can keep these places wild.

@@LostLakes I respectfully disagree with your comments at the end of the video. Nature will outlast humans. The Earth will have ways of cleaning itself and life will flourish again when we are gone. I agree that we should try to live in harmony with nature. I think the problem is not the ordinary person but the big multinational conglomerates. It is these big factories and processing plants that are the ones who are really polluting the planet. I don't think governments are going to solve this problem. They support these big companies, give them tax breaks let them do what they want and now they are telling us it is our carbon footprint that needs to be cut. I am not buying that. If they were serious about stopping pollution they would impose restrictions on big business but they will not, That will never happen because our governments are corrupt and line their pockets with big businesses lobbying money. Instead of that, they will tell the ordinary people it is their fault and they must cut back and pay more for their goods and services. If governments solved problems the world would be getting better but have a look around, things are getting much worse. I believe it is these governments that are the problem. There has just been the biggest wealth transfer in history but these peoples greed knows no end and they seek to take more of our wealth by blaming climate change on us. It is these people that need to change, not us.

@@kjanis6150 ... You really don't seem to understand the true damage being done and still will continue to be an issue especially after we are gone from this damned rock floating through space.. It's blatant ignorance in full force. There are so many ways I could go on about this but from what you've said "probably won't put a dent in your line of thinking". Maybe start with how much plastic is really on this earth and how micro plastics are being found in humans now, starting in fetuses.. Yummy. Disturbing to see this amount of ignorance still with all the peer-reviewed studies and factual information available right at our fingertips.

Thanks so much Barb! Maybe leveling up from hack to amateur...slowly lol

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Hahah aw I know, she's the sweetest 🧡

Much appreciated Kevin!

Thanks so much Kath!!

True that. I like to say that nature needs our respect, but weather....weather demands our respect. Weather can be merciless

Same here Lynn.

Thanks so much Lynn & TTM! Lovely to have you both join from across the pond!

Never say never. British by birth Canadian by choice

I’m a British lad myself, moved to Canada in 2017 and haven’t looked back! Planning on getting out on a solo trip next summer!

So much beauty out there. Hope you can get a little dose of nature soon. Even sitting in an urban park or by a stream if you can

I struggle with not being physically able to do things I used to do, since suffering a neck injury in 2015 which has lead to me losing strength in both my arms, on top of chronic pain caused by occipital neuralgia and cervical stenosis. There are times I feel too overwhelmed by my struggles, I find myself watching videos like this as a reminder why I keep going. I’m glad you’ve found something to enjoy, and I really hope you’re doing well.

The delusion is in the hypocritical, corrupt and power hungry democrat party !! And should you vote for that then you deserve what you get !!! I love nature and AMERICAN , they just love themselves!!

@@kevinpiche5072 yikes. Okay, I didn’t mean to start something. I honestly see both sides and totally agree that the Democratic Party is also a train wreck. At this point, I feel like we are voting for the lesser of two evils. I appreciate your viewpoint.

@@mattg2935 I truly believe that the current president has brought out what has become of our government and biased media,which is why we voted for him in the first place. And also Supreme Court judges that rule by constitution, not their personal agendas !!!!

Thanks so much Matt!! The US election affects many other countries, especially Canada. But here's what the environmental issues boil down to: if countries operate in only their own self-interest, we are all screwed. All world powers need to be united in order to steer us in the right direction. The POTUS has proven that he doesn't work well with others, is a climate change denier (a topic I intentionally omitted from the afterword because if anyone still doesn't believe the 97% of scientists who study climate, I'm not gonna try to change their minds), and is pretty much incapable of diplomacy (except he has struck up some relationships with the tyrants of the world). Do I have more faith in Biden's ability to work with others in the best interests of the planet? Yeah. Here's a brief article on the environmental platforms: www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-issues-canada-environment-1.5746288

@@LostLakes these so called scientists and intellectuals said we had nothing to worry about with the virus at first !! How did that work out for us !! In the 70’s they said we were headed for another ice age!! How did that work out for us!! The U.S. has substantially reduced it’s carbon emissions over the last few decades. How about Canada, China, India, Europe, Korea, etc, what have they done!! Do we have to pay to reduce their emissions!! How many rockets did North Korea send up during that idiot Obama’s administration!! Or would you rather us have a nuclear war with North Korea !! We were damm close to it under Obama’s failed policy’s!! Obama sent over $150 million dollars of our tax dollars, in cash, on a private jet at night to Iran to appease them and stop there weapons program !! While they were calling for death to America!! How did that work out for us!! As for Biden, he has used his position to enrich himself and his family, does not know where he is half the time, and is not mentally stable enough too be president!! And the Democrats socialist green new deal would cost well over $100 trillion with a T dollars where will that money come from!!! I could go on because there is plenty more!! You need to stop listening to your CBC Main Street media, as well as our biased agenda driven media and get the facts straight !!! TRUTH and CLARITY

I was going to say the same thing, episode 2 of Joe's video and a BAO full length episode, very cool! 👍

Thank you so much John! Really appreciate that support :)

You should never lose the ‘wonderlust’. 🙌🏾

Thanks a lot Sarcasma :) As Canadians, with a relatively young country, we struggle with our identity sometimes. We know we're not Americans, it's cold here, a lot of us like hockey, we export maple syrup...but arguably the biggest piece of our identity is out there in the wilderness, which we're so lucky to have so much of left.

@@LostLakes True that.. VERY well said Jon

I like that

Thanks so much Joshua :) It's a powerful and perfect quote...I really love that one.

Nearly?! Am bawling like a baby!

LOL thanks fam!!

Thanks so much Steve! Game-changer for me

Thanks so much SBG!! It's going to be a white-knuckle ride next week...May the force be with you ✨ Winter vids are days away :)

Thank you so much Stephen!! 🙂🙂

That's awesome Andrea, thanks so much for bringing us into your home!! :)

Spot on Matt. Thanks so much!

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Right now a good portion of Colorado and the western US is on 🔥 fire. They say the cause is under investigation...there has NOT been any lightning in Colorado to start most of them. What does that mean...a very good chance of them being man-made...either on accident or intentionally. (They have also been set in a geographical pattern.) I do understand the need to respect, care for and try to repair the planet for all who inhabit it. Overpopulation is a very big problem which needs to be responsibly addressed. Every Country on this planet needs to do their part in protecting the people, wildlife, land, air and water...or there will not be any in the future. Everything depends upon each and every one of us. In the 🇺🇸 USA, we need to stop all the negative behavior that has come to the forefront as of late. We need to come together and work together to survive.

LOL so true. And I bet most people are forgetting that I broke my long-time net on the trip with Joe in June. I'm on to my fourth net of the year 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Thanks Andrew!

So true Vicki, well said. You hit the nail on the head with the term "working together." If we act as self-interested individuals, the future is bleak.

Thanks a lot Joe! Sure lucked out with the timing of the fall colours

Thank you so much Mark!! I really feel for you...there was a camping ban here even for residents---I think it was about 6 weeks---and even that was awful

100% :) Thanks Tom!

Much appreciated!! I really prefer being able to watch things on my terms and my schedule as well, so I think I'll go for this approach more often :)

😂I love Borat! I'm looking forward to seeing the 2nd one

Hahaha this was unbeknownst to me...I'll have to check it out

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@@LordMelbury1953 I agree and have no idea what or who they are talking about. Just as well though, eh?

That was a dope ass water fall

Hahaha just a float this time....didn't think it could possibly happen again 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

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Thanks a lot DH! You said it...small changes per person per day x 8 billion people can add up to massive amounts

Thanks so much OB!! ❤

Very generous... and very much appreciated HDS ESQ! Thank you!

Thanks a lot Joseph! I enjoyed that footage when I got home too :)

Much appreciated Jody!! :)

Thanks so much ❤️💚 Happy New Year!

Thanks David!!!

Thank you Armaghan! :)

Thanks a bunch Hannah! Thanks for coming with :)

Thanks so much SCSA!! Those falls greatly exceeded expectations...I already want to see them again

Hahaha thanks Scott!!

Thank you so much Sue!!

Thanks for coming along Brent!

Thanks so much Mike--much appreciated!

Thanks for joining Cindy :) That and the moose were the highlights for me for sure

Thanks so much David!!

Hahaha oh noo---painful isn't it? To work against yourself with clumsiness or forgetfulness 🤦‍♂️ Like Erin said, it happens to the best of us 😂 Thanks so much Schmutzle!!!

Thanks so much Paul!!

Thanks a lot Branden!!

Thank you so much Eric! Appreciate you taking the time to watch a marathon episode like this :)

Thank you Island Man & Fam!! To me, it's cool that your family would deem it worth watching together...I love that, so thanks for sharing as always :) Hahah she's so sweet....hopefully she rubs off on me 😜

Thanks so much RW!! Some disagree but hopefully with each generation that mentality shrinks :)

Thanks Allen!!

Thanks a lot Michael! Got that right :)

Hahaha I had no idea it was the Borat premiere until people started telling me...never thought the reboot would be so popular. Thanks again Stephen!!

Thanks Roderick! I'm a lucky guy to have Erin 🙂🙂

Thanks very much francdejong! Rapidly drifting...

Hahah I'm assuming you were on the Quetico trip and this video auto-played....I hate when that happens. But thanks Brad!!

Thanks so much Kevin! I've been struggling for a long time to put that thing into words without it sounding too mushy, and this still isn't perfect but I guess it sums it up for me. There's incredible healing power to being out there

Thanks a lot Darcy!

Thanks so much hCc! 💚💚

Hahah thanks a lot WW! 😅

Hahaha it's the worst!

Hahah I was absolutely stuffed with all that humble pie I ate. Thanks Andreas!!

Had to be the net 😂😂😂

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Thank you so much Matt! :)

No red maples up here like Algonquin but when the poplar, birch, tamarack and shoreline shrubs are lit up like that, there's nothing to miss! :) Seemed early for the tamarack to turn but it worked out nicely

Actually had one this time lol, just had no idea how far back it was. Thanks Bob!

@@LostLakes I lost the same net about 10 yrs ago in Algonquin. I didn't have a float.... Btw, really impressed with your videography! Looks really slick. Government should pay you for promoting Ontario!

@@Bikerbobber hahaha sign me up for that! Thanks a lot Bob!!

Much appreciated Chris!!

Thanks a lot MrYoko! :)

Thanks a lot Peter! Hahah it always does take a while to make the GPS icon go green. I find I have to calibrate the compass a lot too...almost every time I use it

Hahaha yeah I have a feeling I'll invest in a dry suit someday and wonder why I didn't sooner. Thanks AGO!!

Thanks for joining me Tamara!

Thank you so much Joshua! It really makes me glad to hear that so thanks for chiming in. Even Ontario residents were banned from camping for 6 weeks or so at the start of spring. It was killing me, so I empathize with your position. Nature is like my religion in the sense that it's the most spiritual experience in my life, and not being able to camp was like telling a devout worshiper they can't go to church. A second wave is spiking here so I really hope we're not headed back to that point! Thank you again :)

Totally should...they've been on my list for a while so maybe this winter I'll finally dive in!

Thanks Justin!

Wow very interesting Roger...bet you've got some tales to tell about it. Sounds like it was a beloved job here at the time. Thank you!

Hey Dalton, thanks for the feedback! It's on my radar but haven't gotten to it quite yet. In part because I've only been doing it for two seasons so I'm far from an expert at this point :) In the meantime, I recommend Kevin Outdoors' videos on the subject---they're great. This website helped me a lot too: www.backpackingchef.com/

I second this. It’s something I’m always intrigued about during your videos. Would love to see the process from start to finish.

@@LostLakes Thank you!

Agree...would be interested in seeing your dehydrating and recipes Jon. Also agree with checking out Kevin Outdoors for dehydrating recipes. Eagerly awaiting Kevin's cookbook...

She was like a wild stallion at first....but she saw the double blade and was subdued by the raw power of it. There's just something about handcrafted wood trim and a carbon fibre double blade that feels like a natural fit. I'm sure you would agree 😂

Thanks a bunch Bob! The afterword has been met with many haters, naturally, so I appreciate the support! :)

@@LostLakes haters? How so, people need to chill

@@LostLakes I think it was a great moment, that stirred my desire in that I wanted a beer and some Doritos sitting there with you guys, 👍👍👍🇨🇦

@@gilligallou a scroll through the comments (not to mention my DMs) would give an idea. But don't waste your time... Just grateful for the support 🙂 some people definitely do

@@LostLakes all good bro, keep doing what you’re doing, don’t give it any energy. , 👍

I'm with ya on the bourbon

Thanks so much Dale!! No serious gouges, all just cosmetic scratches thankfully. I was trying hard to avoid anything catastrophic lol. The socks (3mm I think) worked well on the first couple of warmer days, but on the days that were under 10C, my feet were terribly cold. The curry's nothing fancy really, but any curry tastes amazing at the end of one of these days lol. It's just a chickpea curry with coconut milk (no meat) and I dehydrate like chili, 125F for 8-10 hours, or longer if it's packed too densely in the dehydrator

Thank you Pam! And thanks for the Q last night :)