Hey Kevin: Great idea. There are better or worse routes; more civilized or more wild; but most of all, we are on the water following our passion. 79 & still blooming. Thanks Brian 79.
Id love to go camping with this guy.....hopefully I'll run into em sooner or later ( I'm from Southern Ontario too😅).....ill ask him lol....well were basically kindred souls seeing as we both do the same things lol
I feel for you Kevin. This really spoke to me. I just got back from 4 solo nights in Noganosh. The portages might be fairly tame but honestly my body is just not handling them anymore. I too have lower back problems and patella alta in my knees and am over that magical '50' barrier. Lol. My boyfriend says to me 'why do you do that to yourself'. I try to answer but he really can't understand. It's therapy for the soul. As it is maybe it will be my last trip with portages. I don't know. Anyway keep doing what you're doing. People appreciate it :) Oh and hammocks are the best. I wouldn't be able to camp anymore without mine. I can't get back up from the ground anymore from the pain in my back and hips when I am forced to 'ground dwell' :)
@@TheHappyCamper You don't need to spend a lot of money. My stuff is mostly handmade. A simple gathered end hammock with D ring and tree strap suspension. Very quick and simple to put up and adjust. I would be happy to show you my setup but you can get all the info you need on the hammock forums. Very thorough, comprehensive info.
wow Kevin, this video spoke to my heart! I just made it back today from a 2 nighter in algonquin and my back is thankful. I have had lower back pain for years and I paddle a 65lbs nova craft so anything over 1 or 2 kms of portaging a day is not really a vacation anymore. my biggest fear in the backcountry would be to completely throw out my back!! Also, with a wife and 3 young children at home, central ontario is going to be my stomping grounds for a number of years. you are right, the big james bay rivers are pretty much out of the question for most people, practically (and technically) speaking. Thanks for all your hard work in promoting outdoor living Kevin. All the best!
Thanks so much. Ya, it's a serious worry. I just changed a 6 day trip in Algonquin to Lake Superior - less portages and less worry. Go with the flow - but always get out there.
Thanks for the explanation. Have been confused from what I expected from you. But I totally agree. Show the areas that are easy to get to where you get experience and eventually people look for more.
Awesome Yurt, at an beautiful camp ground , Nice that you will be documenting these paddling routes, looks that you shall be having an awesome adventure . looking forward to the videos, I love the north too, I love crown land camping myself , great to get away from the noisy city life and poulution in general.
They picked the right guy to document these paddling routes. I actually stumbled on this channels weeks ago and thought “hey that guy looks very familiar!” I think it was about 20 years ago when I was in high school and you came to a class I had on outdoor education I think. Still remember a few of the paddling techniques you taught us. I don’t paddle much at all but a fan of the channel Kevin keep up the good work! Pretty sure we went to the canoe museum as well lol
I like it when you do series like this. I'm the paddler (kayaker!!) that you are referring to. Just got into it last year, starting out. Not interested in up north camping trips...too concerned about bugs, bears and getting lost. That might change with experience, but for now it's great to see what options are nearby.
I can relate .. I now have a artificial disc in my lower spine along with a neck fusion. You're right, sitting around is the worse thing for back problems. Hang in!
Kevin...I have lower back problems (for a very long time now) and one of the most comfortable sleeps I have in the backcountry is in a hammock. I know you’ve tried one before but by highly recommend you try another if you ever get the chance.
@@TheHappyCamper proper hammocks you are in fact laying your body on a bit of a tangent to the centerline of the hammock and in doing so you lay relatively flat with little to no real pressure points. I'm no expert but I'm a whole lot less stiff in the morning getting out of my hammock then when sleeping on a nice inflatable mat on the ground....I'd gladly lone you one of my three the next time your passing through my way.
@@TheHappyCamper I was being sarcastic, but at 9:00, you mentioned over a half dozen routes you've done in the past and love. I really enjoyed your Spanish river video's and one of the reasons I started going to Spanish river PP many years ago. Just got back last week, took my nephew on his first canoe trip and he loved it. He's already asked me when we can go on our next trip.
Love your videos Uncle Kevin. Awesome blue nova craft canoe. We're all getting older and so are our bodies. Keep on paddling. cheers!
Hey Kevin: Great idea. There are better or worse routes; more civilized or more wild; but most of all, we are on the water following our passion. 79 & still blooming. Thanks Brian 79.
Thanks Brian. Always love your comments.
Great again. Good article in Paddling magazine too.
Thanks for that. I enjoyed writing that one.
Id love to go camping with this guy.....hopefully I'll run into em sooner or later ( I'm from Southern Ontario too😅).....ill ask him lol....well were basically kindred souls seeing as we both do the same things lol
I feel for you Kevin. This really spoke to me. I just got back from 4 solo nights in Noganosh. The portages might be fairly tame but honestly my body is just not handling them anymore. I too have lower back problems and patella alta in my knees and am over that magical '50' barrier. Lol. My boyfriend says to me 'why do you do that to yourself'. I try to answer but he really can't understand. It's therapy for the soul. As it is maybe it will be my last trip with portages. I don't know. Anyway keep doing what you're doing. People appreciate it :) Oh and hammocks are the best. I wouldn't be able to camp anymore without mine. I can't get back up from the ground anymore from the pain in my back and hips when I am forced to 'ground dwell' :)
I've tried a hammock. Seems time to try again. So glad you are still getting out there. I love the Noganosh area.
@@TheHappyCamper You don't need to spend a lot of money. My stuff is mostly handmade. A simple gathered end hammock with D ring and tree strap suspension. Very quick and simple to put up and adjust. I would be happy to show you my setup but you can get all the info you need on the hammock forums. Very thorough, comprehensive info.
Looks like another great trip Kevin, despite the aches and pains! None of us are getting younger! 😳 atb!
wow Kevin, this video spoke to my heart! I just made it back today from a 2 nighter in algonquin and my back is thankful. I have had lower back pain for years and I paddle a 65lbs nova craft so anything over 1 or 2 kms of portaging a day is not really a vacation anymore. my biggest fear in the backcountry would be to completely throw out my back!! Also, with a wife and 3 young children at home, central ontario is going to be my stomping grounds for a number of years. you are right, the big james bay rivers are pretty much out of the question for most people, practically (and technically) speaking. Thanks for all your hard work in promoting outdoor living Kevin. All the best!
Thanks so much. Ya, it's a serious worry. I just changed a 6 day trip in Algonquin to Lake Superior - less portages and less worry. Go with the flow - but always get out there.
Hey there's that blue canoe I saw that same exact day lol! Love the video series so far Kevin!
Thanks for the explanation. Have been confused from what I expected from you. But I totally agree. Show the areas that are easy to get to where you get experience and eventually people look for more.
Awesome Yurt, at an beautiful camp ground , Nice that you will be documenting these paddling routes, looks that you shall be having an awesome adventure . looking forward to the videos, I love the north too, I love crown land camping myself , great to get away from the noisy city life and poulution in general.
Always good to get out there - no matter where.
Kevin, just subscribed, should have done it long ago. Also just finished your new? book, Once Around Algonquin, loved it.
Thanks. And glad you enjoyed the read.
They picked the right guy to document these paddling routes. I actually stumbled on this channels weeks ago and thought “hey that guy looks very familiar!” I think it was about 20 years ago when I was in high school and you came to a class I had on outdoor education I think. Still remember a few of the paddling techniques you taught us. I don’t paddle much at all but a fan of the channel Kevin keep up the good work! Pretty sure we went to the canoe museum as well lol
That's cool. What school?
KCHappyCamper LCVI in Lindsay
I like it when you do series like this. I'm the paddler (kayaker!!) that you are referring to. Just got into it last year, starting out. Not interested in up north camping trips...too concerned about bugs, bears and getting lost. That might change with experience, but for now it's great to see what options are nearby.
I love doing a series of videos - it lets me create some unique journey. I'm a story teller. I get that from my dad.
Feel honored being the 4 th viewer .
Yay! Cool!
@@TheHappyCamper yeah it feels that way
I can relate .. I now have a artificial disc in my lower spine along with a neck fusion. You're right, sitting around is the worse thing for back problems. Hang in!
Wow. I feel for you. Hope you're getting out there this season.
Kevin...I have lower back problems (for a very long time now) and one of the most comfortable sleeps I have in the backcountry is in a hammock. I know you’ve tried one before but by highly recommend you try another if you ever get the chance.
That sounds good. i always thought that you'd be worse off.. Thanks for the advice.
@@TheHappyCamper proper hammocks you are in fact laying your body on a bit of a tangent to the centerline of the hammock and in doing so you lay relatively flat with little to no real pressure points. I'm no expert but I'm a whole lot less stiff in the morning getting out of my hammock then when sleeping on a nice inflatable mat on the ground....I'd gladly lone you one of my three the next time your passing through my way.
No shout out for the Spanish River PP? One of my favorite.
? Was that on my route?
@@TheHappyCamper I was being sarcastic, but at 9:00, you mentioned over a half dozen routes you've done in the past and love. I really enjoyed your Spanish river video's and one of the reasons I started going to Spanish river PP many years ago. Just got back last week, took my nephew on his first canoe trip and he loved it. He's already asked me when we can go on our next trip.
@@cdaoust3840 LOL. That makes sense. Sorry. Love that route. I've don it a number of times.
Bike Camping, try it out = million views
I actually have.