The Untamed Arctic: A Solitary Battle Through the Northwest Passage 

Your short film packs so much into its brief runtime. It evokes the unimaginable soreness of rowing every day, the bravery required to face everything alone after losing Adam to his shoulder injury, and the unbelievable mental energy it took to keep going. Rowing alone in the ocean, never knowing when a whale might flip you over-it's hard to fathom rowing hundreds of miles alone. Yet, whether you're cooking or epoxying, you look perfectly comfortable. Your gratitude and relief for The Cambridge Palace, your love for the pure simplicity of life-listening to music, reading books, staying warm in a sleeping bag-shine through. You must have been utterly worn out, and you filmed the whole way, demonstrating incredible resolve in the face of adversity: "Get over it, fix my situation," and you did. The polar bear was a potential game-changer, and the devastating solar panel failure was tragic. Even after all that, you still had to walk to town in the middle of the night. It's inspiring, poignant, scary, uplifting, hopeful, and brave. Thank you for sharing your journey. I can't wait to see the final full-length film.

Well buddy you did it! You know in about 150 years from now, you'll be taught in schools, how you went and finished the expedition that others couldn't....Your name should go down in history. It's a very proud day to be a Newfoundlander!

This is one of the better outdoors channels.No matter how good the editing is its still RAW.There is no stupid gimmicks or interruptions for sponsors.

I have been watching you since you departed on the Athabasca. This was next level! Cant wait to see what comes next! You did not make your final destination, but that is part of the adventure. Better to cut it short than be a missing adventurer.

I enjoyed watching this incredible journey. From planning to building boats to the finish was an amazing feat and displayed incredible disciplines. You pushed through many challenges probably more than one can count. You also had the wisdom to know when to stop. I'm sure you'll have many stories to share with those closest to you and perhaps speaking engagements too. Congratulations on your successful journey and on arriving home safely.

Many people couldn't even realize how much danger you were really in. Most guys would shed a few tears once they realized the nearest Starbucks was 500 miles away! You're a true adventurer.

Hello Matt, j’ai regardé tout tes vidéos, et j’en regarde beaucoup…et tu est de loin le meilleur !!! Tu as une force en toi, un gars débrouillard. Merci pour tes vidéos !

Absolute LEGEND mate. Hope you're not disappointed with the outcome. You should be MEGA proud of yourself. You're right up there at the top of our modern explorers! Congrats my man!

"one thing about it getting colder is the coffee tastes better and the warm mug in your hand is even better." Hell yeah man love what you've done.

you are such joyful heart and a most wonderful person. Even in such adversity you are always shine. Proud to watch you. Sorry for Adam, but you are both heroes to me

A big congratulations buddy. That’s a ride that 99.99999 people on earth will never do. You can be proud of what you accomplished. You are a real true explorer. Pat

Wild. Loved this

Your sheer amount of resolve during this journey is commendable and a testament to how strong of a man you are. Emotions and all.

What a deadly ol adventure that one turned out to be. Another great series

I've been watching your videos lately. Strong Newfoundlander! Mentally and Physically!

Fantastic, can only imagine doing something like you just did.

What an epic adventure brotha. your struggle is super inspiring and should be on the discovery channel. Can’t wait to see what’s coming next ! Thanks for taking us along

Unbelievable expedition, thank you so much for sharing!

So glad i found your channel and went along for this epic trip...i am so impressed by your strength and courage to do such a trip 👏🎉👏🎉👏.

Phucking beast mode Matty. I love when that Newfie attitude kicks in and it’s like well I can sit around and cry about it or I can fix the damn thing and keep going hahaha get at it boy. Loves it I hope that dagger board is hanging on your wall man

Amazing journey. I remember watching your survival series where your friend left early to. You always hang in there. More impressive you made the boat as well. Mind blown. All power to you 🙏🏼💪😊

The fact that you had your food flown in to Cambridge Bay and not deplete the community store was a great idea. Most communites get groceries once a year on the sea lift. Not sure how they get their meat and milk from. I thought your cabin build was epic. Now your rowing around the arctic. You are inspirational.

Just binge watched the whole series as soon as I got back. Epic work gentlemen. I think that without the safety of the Garmin, it was the right call. Better to adventure another day, you both achieved an incredible feat. Congratulations.

Inspiring and smooth one, and I loved how mother nature humbles and breaks you in tears. We need those feelings, too. That way, we appreciate the good times in our life better. We'll done sir!

Absolutely beautiful

Congrats on your achievement Matty! You should be proud of what you’ve done! You are an inspiration to many who watch and follow you sir!

You’re a champ…! I know this doesn’t end here…because you are a warrior.

Great adventure Matty . Thanks for sharing .

I am Absolutely Glad I stumbled across your channel you are one Resilient Individual with some Serious Grit a Real Voyager/ Pioneer in everysense of the meaning pretty much as Durable as Navy SEAL just without a Trident this is the kindof Heart and willingness it takes for people who make it to pass selection for Special Operations. Your Definitely somebody to seem that would have what it takes Proud for you bud All The Respect in the world coming to you From Pacific Northwest Oregon. Good job buddy!🇺🇸🤙🤝

Congratulations on your accomplishments. You've done what few would even consider trying not alone to do it solo.

Thanks for taking us along, Incredible Journey.

You sir are one tough mother-“trucker” .physically hard ,mentally harder. Keep your chin up ,you had a very successful journey. You should be extremely proud of yourself. Stay safe and take care.

You have brass fucking balls! That was incredible. This needs to be seen by the masses. I honestly didn’t want it to end.

Absolutely magical! Extremely impressed matty! Cannot wait to see what you have in store next!

What a trip. Truly life changing for you I’m sure. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I look forward to more of your adventures. God Bless

Well done

As someone who's lived on a rowcruiser, rowing in less harsh conditions and with more contact and support for a month, this is so incredibly impressive. I cannot fathom everything you went through that you weren't able to capture, and the mental fortitude you found in yourself through this journey. I'd love to talk to you about your trip. I'm looking to do something like this in the Arctic, and would love to ask you questions.

I remember someone once saying that there are no unicorns 🦄 and rainbows 🌈 well Matty you were a bit off so today I tip my hat to you Thank you 🙏🍁🍁🍁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🍁🍁🍁

wow❤

Amazing journey, Matty. And, incredible resilience. You have not failed; your equipment is what failed you. Going solo was truly courageous. You have such strong self reliance, especially after living off the land and building log cabins, for instance. If anyone can do this, you can. I suspect you may plan another trip again?? Stay safe.

Hello from Australia- Respect

Truly an incredible journey!

Just found your channel. Awesome adventure. Your outlook your perseverance and your demeanor are all tops I think very few people would even consider attempting that especially solo. The isolation and the vastness look truly humbling.

Amazing content as always! Thanks for bringing us along on your adventures!

Hard core brother you are hard core. What an amazing journey I can only dream of a adventure like this. The highs and lows the ability to shake panic and press on buddy you're hardcore. The cabin deal is bs but im looking forward to what your next move is. Excellent content well done

You are epic! That was one hell of adventure!

Parabéns! Foi um belo trabalho fisico e mental, principalmente.

You did amazing man. I don’t know anyone else that could even come close to doing what you did. You should feel proud.

WOW ! What an adventure a lot of water and not hardware stores in site when you need something, Very breath taking beauty a trip of a life time :) 👍 I love building at my homestead but i love my adventures thanks for sharing ! I'm on the injured list for a few weeks so i have a little more time to watch & get some editing of my own done:)

Love your videos dude stay safe and strong

I'm impressed, well done!

Good on you, Matty.

Very fine episode.

Wow,magical is right,,,,,,, what a lifetime achievement…

Good job! Man what a trip that must of been. Good work.

hell ya man love your content cheers from rocky mountins

9:49 Snow, Matty, snow!

Outstanding!

keep it up buddy!!!!!!!!!

Incredible, you're a real inspiration Matty!

your videos are great keep it up

I glad you decided to to keep going, I think you definitely would have regretted it by not continuing on. Plus I’m really enjoying your video and this trip you’re on.Stay safe. Labrador here.

Well done! That was some expedition. If I build a rowcruiser I think I'll install a pivoting leeboard rather than a daggerboard. I've sailed a dinghy with a daggerboard and was always hitting something when in shallower water and the impact also weakened the daggerboard case resulting in a difficult to repair leak. My sailing canoe uses a pivoting leeboard which is much better.

Wow! Amazing adventure. Maybe you’ll head back to finish what you started? Or not. Either way, I’m confident that more adventures await!

What an epic journey! Very sad it had to end, for you and us! lol I know though that you would have completed it had the panel not failed. Did you find out why? I can see the ocean from my front deck and while I love the area where I live, the salt air plays havoc with a lot of things. Any chance of picking up where you left off at some point? Thanks for sharing your incredible adventure! Looking forward to see what you are up to next. Hope Adam's shoulder healed and he is ready for another adventure as well. :) :)

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Incredible resilience

What an adventure this was ! I am sure the emotional roller coaster was huge all during this journey. I really like these boats you guys made and design of them is fascinating. I think a desalinization pump for drinking water would be in order next time around. Do you have a patreon channel or paypal so we can contribute towards this and next adventures? Please let us know when PBS comes out with their version of this. Thanks for taking us along !

🎵Ah, for just one time I will take the northwest passage, 🎶

That’s gotta hurt. But at least, like you said, you never tapped out because of yourself, it was the fault of the equipment.

awful shame you had to stop but still you didn't give up. Without comms you would have been crazy to continue. Well done something to be proud of.

Only just found this. But too late. Still, I've got something to binge.

Fascinating story on par with Franklin or Amundsen. One of the secrets of great novels is to let your main character suffer, yet prevail after all.

Truly epic trip. Were you able to get the boat transported home? Is there any thoughts of going back and continuing on the journey?

Man i love that u did this. Did you at any time feel the spirits that the inuit spoke of?

Hey man, I’m loving the new content. One question though, with all the time and effort put in why didn’t you try and source a new solar panel in the last town to rowed to?

Your the fkn man bro💙💙💙💙💪💪💪💪🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🙏🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥🍻🎣💣💣💣

Your failure was a bigger accomplishment than most people's success.

Are you gonna go back to your gold claim. And how did you fly with a boat? So many questions I have.

I have a legit question here I love your vids by the way but instead of going backwards n not being able to see when it’s choppy why don’t you row forward??? Just wondering I get that there’s more power and sorts the original way n how it’s supposed to be towed buttttt forward I think would be better to see the swells coming towards you

He said August 27th, of what year?

The thing that keeps getting busted it looks removable and flat why wouldn't you have had a second one that you can store away just in case you needed it

Where’s the dog?

Damn i wish i could have sent you a new solar panel

Watching from Norway, Europe. Maybe you should plan a trip over the sea from Canada to Norway 🚣‍♂️😊