FRENCH RIVER 4 Day SOLO KAYAK Trip | Part 1/2 | Worst & Best Campsite | Woman Camping Alone

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I spent 4 days camping alone in one of the most beautiful areas in Ontario, French River Provincial Park over the August long weekend. My 4 day solo kayaking trip was a truly magical experience. This area is incredibly scenic, but some parts can also be very dangerous and challenging. I would be fortunate enough to experience both of those things and so much more! Check out day 1 & day 2, where I find the worst campsite and best campsite and struggle with weather, self doubt and finding a first come first serve campsite on a long weekend! This is a 2 part series and part 2 can be found below, or click the link at the end of the video. I hope you enjoy the adventure! Cheers!
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@CraigMcCarthy1000 Год назад

Oh how I wish I cud find a single woman who is just like you down here in South Carolina. I’m sure I would be a happy man!! How come all the good ones are so far away? Woe is me, woe is me. Love the video, your choice of food, your love for the water wilderness and your awesome personality!!!

@CamperChristina Год назад

Thank you Craig. 😊

@JackfromOntario 6 месяцев назад

The French River is my favourite canoeing destination and I've visited it some 20 times since 1995. Last time, in June, 2023, we departed from Hartley Bay and stayed on Boom Island. Unfortunately, it was not a very good trip: the fire ban was in effect, occasionally smoke coming from the Quebec fires made breathing difficult, the sunny & scorching heat almost prevented us from being on the open water, at 9:00 pm we were attacked by swarms of mosquitoes and last, but not least, fishing was absolutely horrible-basically, no fish whatsoever! Nevertheless I still preferred spending my vacation on the French River than in the city!

@CamperChristina 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. Cheers

@omegaomtv Месяц назад

Great job for your bravery to do this.

@CamperChristina Месяц назад

Lol thanks. This is a super easy trip compared to the ones I’ve been doing the last 5-6 years. Hope your check them out and I hear from you again soon. Cheers.

@GamerKidEdits 2 года назад

What a treat. Thanks for sharing.

@CamperChristina 2 года назад

Thank you so much for watching. Let me know if I can help you find anything on my channel. Cheers.

@ronaldrose7593 5 лет назад

Hello Christina, thank you for sharing another beautifully filmed video. The very best of good things for you during your journey. Your videos really capture the beauty of the Canadian landscape. Be safe and always have a lot of fun. 🤗

@CamperChristina 5 лет назад

Thank you so much Ronald!

@T3PinR 2 года назад

I never heard of peameal bacon, but then I'm from Pennsylvania. Lancaster County - here, we eat scrapple with maple syrup.

@CamperChristina 2 года назад

It’s just unsmoked back bacon made from boneless pork loin. It has a bunch of other names. You probably have a equivalent there of some sort? I hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

@JulesOille 3 года назад

great video - thanks for making this!

@CamperChristina 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers

@thegarg8311 5 лет назад

Okay so this place is by far the most beautiful!! I have been to Canada many times but never seen this beauty before. Oh...and I like the swimming parts!! Lol

@CamperChristina 4 года назад

The french river is truly stunning. I loved this trip so much. I"m glad you watched it and enjoyed it. Cheers!

@SylvianeFARMERCHICK 6 лет назад

French River dairy farmer here, loved your vid, we just bought kayaks for my hubby and I and our two eldest , sooo looking forward to kayaking our area this summer !

@kellybalkom7149 7 лет назад

Fantastic video, lovely place to paddle and lots of good food. Can't wait for part 2!

@CamperChristina 7 лет назад

Thanks so much Kelly! Hope you saw part 2 and enjoyed it!

@fast4wood 6 лет назад

Great video , got me pumped to get out in my kayak now that the good weather is finally here.

@CamperChristina 6 лет назад

steve wakeham Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I am pumped to get out too. Hopefully we have a good season. Did you watch part two as well?

@ntleo1518 3 года назад

Thumbs up for you

@CamperChristina 3 года назад

Thank you 👍 back atcha. Cheers!

@RandomAndrew 5 лет назад

Awesome video, you have no idea how much this made me miss French River! On to Part 2 now.. it's 4:30am and I must see more.. thanks for sharing btw!

@CamperChristina 5 лет назад

Random Andrew thank you so much. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Hope to hear from you again soon. Cheers !

@jackmehoff2961 6 лет назад

Awesome video, Beautiful countryside. I wish I could still enjoy the outdoors. Thank You for sharing your video, and bringing us along. ATB

@CamperChristina 6 лет назад

I'm glad I am helping you enjoy them virtually at least. :) Hope you check out some of my summer trips. I think you will really enjoy them. The algonquin trip is 4 parts as is the Killarney trip. Both canoe trips that were pretty tough but really fun. (algonquin 5 day solo canoe trip and killarney solo canoe trip) CHEERS! :) THANK YOU!

@jimhanson7476 7 лет назад

Well done again, big water and great views . Thx jim

@CamperChristina 7 лет назад

Thank you so much Jim! Sorry for the late reply. My notifications got turned off somehow... oh wait. i didn't have a signal for almost 4 days! hahaha. whoops!

@mikeburns9151 7 лет назад

well done. I still have not done the French River and on my to-do trip list.

@CamperChristina 7 лет назад

Get out there! it's pretty awesome! (I'd not go on a long weekend though maybe? LOL)

@MikeMike-mk7st 5 лет назад

Can't do this trip alone Good job

@lorrieexplores 7 лет назад

Looks like a great time! Will have to make it there myself some day. Thanks Christina!

@CamperChristina 7 лет назад

I hope you do! It's a very pretty place! Happy Paddling and thanks for checking out my video and for commenting. I really appreciate it!

@joesneon 7 лет назад

Great job Christina!!!!! I have been enjoying your videos!!

@CamperChristina 7 лет назад

Thanks so much Joe! I really appreciate that and the comment! :)

@canoeman37 6 лет назад

Great video Christina. I have paddle the French River twice...beautiful area.

@CamperChristina 6 лет назад

Thank you so much David! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. :)

@riccartwright5623 7 лет назад

always good to see enjoyed

@CamperChristina 7 лет назад

Thanks my friend ! :) Much appreciated!

@coocookachoo2806 7 лет назад

Thanks for sharing!

@CamperChristina 7 лет назад

Thanks so much for watching and for commenting!

@canoeman37 6 лет назад

Thanks....that was great...

@CamperChristina 6 лет назад

you are very welcome! thank you for watching! :)

@randijensen5166 7 лет назад

Noticed you have a Delta kayak, I have a 18.5 just for camping! Love your trips.

@CamperChristina 7 лет назад

Thanks so much Randi! That's a big kayak! Happy paddling! :)

@suzyq1730 6 лет назад

The second campsite was much nicer than the first one. I hope you catch a fish soon. : )

@CamperChristina 6 лет назад

Suzy Q yes that site was on of my favorites of the year. Such a great site. Thanks for watching and for all the great comments. :)

@thevoyageur2152 7 лет назад

You originally said canoe trip Christina, Freudian slip? Does this mean Kevin has converted you to the canoe team? Nice trip! Happy Paddling!

@CamperChristina 7 лет назад

LOL, yes, I did. I had just done a canoe trip. Haha. My very first trips were actually all by canoe 16 years ago. Kevin likes to take credit for conversion but I have always done both kayak and canoe tripping. Just more kayak recently because I own 2 and don't own a canoe. Someone has recently lent me one to use for the season so I have been doing a few more trips. I am actually planning a big one for this coming weekend! Stay tuned! (hopefully, I survive! hahaha) Happy Paddling to you as well! thanks so much for watching and for commenting! :) Much appreciated!

@jackkona1 2 года назад

I have camped on the french many times. I camp on the upper french and little french If you ever want or need a camping partner hit me up

@CamperChristina 2 года назад

Thank you. I’ve actually only been there that one time and I don’t think I’ll be going back. Most of my trips are remote solo trips in Temagami. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

@randijensen5166 7 лет назад

Due to my concussion, I am unwilling to solo kayak at the moment. Have done so for 4 years, but I need to go out with someone to verify my skills since the accident.

@keithmoriyama5421 3 года назад

A question for Christina or any owner of a Delta kayak (16'-17') I am awaiting delivery on a 17' Delta which recommends a paddler weight of 170-240lbs. I'm 175lbs-- bottom end of recommended weight. So if a woman is paddling a 16' the minimum weight is 140lbs. So if you are at the low end of recommended paddler weight how does this craft handle.

@CamperChristina 3 года назад

I would check with delta. They have a great customer service team and any time I’ve contacted them I’ve gotten a reply. I hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers

@asiam7436 6 лет назад

How much does the kayak weigh and how are you portaging it? I'm really enjoying your videos! I paddle in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota on the Canadian border.

@kenv1288 6 лет назад

Hmmm only weekends, that really limits things, maybe you should come visit Us hermits, this is a good jumping off spot. Can You see my Email? We are directly behind the Wolf center on the lake.

@CamperChristina 6 лет назад

Hi ken. Sorry. I don’t see an email. You can msg me at cscheuermann@hotmail.com. Cheers

@howieziegler3110 3 года назад

What boat are you using?

@CamperChristina 3 года назад

Lol still the delta 15s. Lol

@randijensen5166 7 лет назад

Left do Questio together?

@randijensen5166 7 лет назад

Left do Quetico together?

@CamperChristina 7 лет назад

I would love to do Quetico but I don't have enough time off work to drive all that way unfortunately. I generally am only able to do weekend trips at the moment. I hope you go and let me know how it was? Looks like a beautiful place!

@dedeipet2 6 лет назад

Amazinggggg but alone i dont know if i will have courage...

@CamperChristina 6 лет назад

It doesn't happen overnight, you build up to it very slowly. I started just doing day trips at first, then my fist overnight was almost 3 years ago now, solo. It's on here. I went to the Massasauga and since I'm scared of the dark also, it was a tough one, but I made it and eventually did more and more and here I am. I also took a lot of courses and bought items to ensure safety on the trips and those give you a lot of confidence. I have a presentation I did at the Outdoor Adventure show on my channel on solo camping. It explains how I ended up becoming a solo camper and the steps I took. Might be helpful for you. Hope you continue to check out my videos and enjoy them. Cheers Andreia!

@dedeipet2 6 лет назад

CamperChristina.com ...i live in a small city call Analandia at Sao Paulo...and if u like see at google earth! But here is different in all ...places, culture and violence...so its difficult and for me a little bit scare...and we cant use guns...like in the USA,unfortunately...aha...thanks so much for your attention