2 Friends Paddle 200 KM on REMOTE Arctic Watershed River | EP. 1 | Welcome to the North

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • Flow to James Bay Episode 1: Alex Traynor and Eric Taucer hit the road heading North to the headwaters of the Kattawagami (or Lawagamau) River. The starting days of this trip are critical in order to set them up for success for the rest of their trip. Follow their journey as they live off-grid in the Arctic Watershed. The Kattawagami River flows through Moose Cree First Nations territory.
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  • @marysincavage4864
    @marysincavage4864 Год назад +3

    This series has become a yearly viewing tradition for me. I’m starting my third viewing and I still find the adventure stunning and moving. Thanks for the journey!

  • @iancurran4760
    @iancurran4760 3 года назад +14

    I travel over that bridge every time I go to work now I can see where the river goes thks

  • @markasiala6355
    @markasiala6355 Год назад +2

    I like how Alex calmly teaches Eric on how to navigate through the rapids. Great teamwork!

  • @beckishaver9087
    @beckishaver9087 3 года назад +9

    Fastest 42 minutes ever. Video ended and I literally said “damn, is it over already “. Cant wait for more

  • @TOOZECRUISE
    @TOOZECRUISE 3 года назад +13

    It's crazy that Esquif used your footage of wrapping one of the Canyons on your Labrador crossing to promote their boats. Hope you boys are seeing some kickbacks... I think a sponsorship and few free canoes are in order!

    • @dustymatthews8510
      @dustymatthews8510 3 года назад +2

      Literally the reason why I've bought two Esquifs in the last year.

    • @TOOZECRUISE
      @TOOZECRUISE 3 года назад +2

      @@dustymatthews8510 I honestly just bought an Esquif Prospecteur Sport and it was that footage that helped make my mind up.
      Now I'm looking into get something from Esquif that I can solo a little easier.
      The Boys are selling boat for Esquif!

  • @buckmusky2201
    @buckmusky2201 3 года назад +21

    Epic! My only worry is how long between episodes you're gonna make us wait!
    We stan!

  • @kristennoelle9447
    @kristennoelle9447 14 дней назад

    Last vid I watched Eric looked like Lex Luther..now he's most definitely Mike Reno(but cuter😉)... awesome adventure 🙏💜

  • @tomhaffly7498
    @tomhaffly7498 3 года назад +12

    Wonderful lads! Brings back fond memories of my trips back in the late 70’s early 80’s in the same area.
    Started from Temagami , went out through Gowgama to the Groundhog River. Hopped over to the Missinabi River and ended at Moose River crossing. Rode the same train back to Cochrane!
    Bravo lads keep up the excellent work!

  • @LakeVermilionDreams
    @LakeVermilionDreams 3 года назад +4

    I came for the scenery, and I learned a boat load (get it?) of canoeing lessons! Great video, can't wait for more!

  • @keithdouglas9848
    @keithdouglas9848 3 года назад +2

    Canada, such a beautiful country!!

  • @LostLakes
    @LostLakes 3 года назад +5

    Ah, totally forgot this was debuting tonight and I was so stoked to get the notification. So funny to have hockey playoffs in August so it was cool to capture that. We were in Quetico so I thankfully missed the buds' annual failure. I know what Eric means about the big sky up there...maybe it's just because it's flatter so the horizon is lower but whatever it is, it's distinct. Awesome start and can't wait for the rest!

    • @buckmusky2201
      @buckmusky2201 3 года назад

      You're late!

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад +1

      Hahah yeah man I had to include the leafs on route to the backcountry. Getting score updates via sat phone. And yeah the lower horizons is the key to those big skies. A special place up there. Thanks for watching man!

    • @LostLakes
      @LostLakes 3 года назад +1

      @@buckmusky2201 a wizard is never

    • @LostLakes
      @LostLakes 3 года назад +1

      @@NorthernScavenger the lesson is: never let Leafs games dictate your paddling schedule 😜

  • @Pressureproductions
    @Pressureproductions 3 года назад +11

    A dream of a paddle! Nicely done boys. Haven't seen this yet (playing it now), just had to take the opportunity to comment first haha.

    • @yvetteh6184
      @yvetteh6184 3 года назад +1

      I’m the same.....haven’t watched it yet but will surely be worth the time.

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      Haha we appreciate that! Hope you enjoy!

    • @Pressureproductions
      @Pressureproductions 3 года назад

      ​@@NorthernScavengertwo thumbs up man! Been following your route (and getting a sneak peak of what's to come). Its damn fun getting a sense of how certain landforms look on google earth imagery. Had to look up the higher res sat images on the crownland atlas to get a sense of what's really to come....I suspect more than a few portages hahaha. You get any pics of that landslide and gravel bar ~30km upriver from the mouth at James bay?

    • @dianeotten6169
      @dianeotten6169 3 года назад

      Wonderful adventure - enjoying it from the comfort of my couch! Can't wait for the next episode and can't wait for backcountry canoe season.

  • @timkinkead7829
    @timkinkead7829 8 месяцев назад

    Great explanation and illustrations of thought process and procedure when presented with swift water . Thank you very much , such cool adventure- appreciate the work put into this video!

  • @williwarwill6843
    @williwarwill6843 3 года назад +1

    awesome vid, thanks so much for the river paddling instructions

  • @JimBairdAdventurer
    @JimBairdAdventurer 3 года назад +7

    Beautiful river, I liked that beach site.

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад +3

      I thought the same thing about the North French in your videos. Thanks for watching man and hope all is well!

  • @ride-paddle-repeat
    @ride-paddle-repeat 3 года назад +7

    So glad you are releasing this in mid Feb so we can all start dreaming of paddling again. What will the Northern boys have in store for us? Certain to be an epic adventure and can't wait for more.

  • @Barret-paddles
    @Barret-paddles Год назад

    Can't wait to see more!!!

  • @markmadison4281
    @markmadison4281 3 года назад

    Cool. Thanks for bringing this to us.

  • @StevenHouse
    @StevenHouse 3 года назад

    loving it ... glad to be back

  • @tonywhetham8165
    @tonywhetham8165 3 года назад

    Finally got around to viewing this. Awesome

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching Tony! The episodes get better from here. Hope all is well with you

  • @byronrosener8765
    @byronrosener8765 2 года назад +1

    great trip!. I envy you guys!! I am 80 and my outdoors adventures are past so I am hiking along with you! Let’s go !’

  • @coffee-deet
    @coffee-deet 3 года назад +3

    just finished watching your Episode 1 and loved it, especially the comments how to navigate the canoe over the rapids. can't wait for the next episode. it would be great if you could give an overview of the equipment and food and planing for this trip as a last episode.

  • @dennisoverholts8396
    @dennisoverholts8396 3 года назад +3

    I love how you guys share the detailed eco information.

  • @hardrockriffs
    @hardrockriffs 3 года назад

    Watching the full ad because you boys deserve to be paid for this

  • @CanadianSledDog
    @CanadianSledDog 3 года назад +4

    Episode 1 and it's already epic, can't wait for more!

  • @TOOZECRUISE
    @TOOZECRUISE 3 года назад +3

    Great video guys! Can't wait to see it unfold!

  • @shreddar15
    @shreddar15 3 года назад +1

    Saved this to watch for a relaxing Saturday morning with tea and toast during the snow storm - didn’t disappoint! :)

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      Awesome! Thanks for watching. Now I want tea and toast haha

  • @Eric2Judd
    @Eric2Judd 3 года назад +4

    What an amazing adventure! Can’t wait for the next episode!

  • @elizabethdavidson6589
    @elizabethdavidson6589 2 года назад +1

    Watching from Australia. Your canoeing adventure is amazing and so enjoyable to watch. Beautiful scenery and waterways of Canada 🍁. I will be watching more of your posts. Thank you

  • @mrcompatable
    @mrcompatable 3 года назад +3

    Your bro Eric seems like a genuinely chill person. Great video, and can't wait to see the rest of the series :)
    Edit: And Eric can play the blues? Nice.

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад +1

      Will be sharing this comment with him. Very chill haha. More to come on the blues..thanks for watching!

  • @sean4661
    @sean4661 3 года назад

    Bravo, Bravo!

  • @roidelababylonetoto8552
    @roidelababylonetoto8552 2 года назад

    amazing video I like the educational side of it

  • @mikedandar1171
    @mikedandar1171 3 года назад +2

    Love having the guitar brought along. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      It has been a real game changer out there! Even though it is never perfectly in tune. We kinda like the raw untuned sound out there haha

  • @drlangattx3dotnet
    @drlangattx3dotnet 3 года назад

    Thanks for video.

  • @Waytogodavid
    @Waytogodavid 3 года назад

    Watching you folks cut wood is priceless 🤣

  • @donalddakota8069
    @donalddakota8069 3 года назад +1

    Hey Alex, nice weather so far and what a great beach spot to camp. Really looking forward to the next episode! Hope you don't make us all wait very long, lol : )

  • @wachonichi
    @wachonichi 3 года назад +1

    Hey Alex, Eric, I just really appreciate your trip, enjoyed your Labrador, so when I saw James bay I had to watch ...... I'm no Canoeist, I'm more the fishing passionate, so your on the road fly building was impressive.. I just love this part of our country, my spot is Mistassini and Albanel lake region still part of the Cree nation..... can't wait to see the following episode maybe some fishing action.... your beach site reminded me of one of my first beach site on Albanel lake with a small laker with just salt and pepper..... Please keep exploring you make me feel younger .....
    Keep safe and keep those incredible images ...... From a Quebec fan....

  • @pattol666
    @pattol666 3 года назад

    these 2 are cute on their boat together. looks like a great trip boys!!

  • @Maritimer
    @Maritimer 3 года назад +1

    Loving the series so far ! Cant wait to get caught up on parts 2-4 ! great channel !

  • @ChrisProuse
    @ChrisProuse 3 года назад +1

    Great start to the trip guys! A joy to watch as always 👍

  • @karlaarmstrong1843
    @karlaarmstrong1843 3 года назад

    LOL on the Lentils....and that beach site was clutch! Can't wait to watch more :)

  • @Rapu-Santeri
    @Rapu-Santeri 3 года назад +1

    Ok this is gonna be epic! Thanks for taking time to document all this. And the production quality is insane as always.

  • @bethstewart1319
    @bethstewart1319 7 месяцев назад

    great video guys.

  • @tuftywhite9628
    @tuftywhite9628 3 года назад +2

    Loving this. Slowly going through your back catalogue too. Can't wait until we're allowed out in the UK so I can go out in my canoe for the second time ever!!

  • @johnp1
    @johnp1 3 года назад +1

    It's good to see Alex in action again. Looking forward to the next episode.

  • @stevenrochon2513
    @stevenrochon2513 3 года назад

    I'm just starting to watch your journey. Looking forward to your epic adventure. Thanks for all your past, present and future videos. 👊👊👊

  • @amaxim5586
    @amaxim5586 3 года назад

    Give it up for the boyss! Great content mixing adventure vlog with outdoor education cant wait for the rest

  • @schryerrealestate6406
    @schryerrealestate6406 3 года назад +3

    Love it. You had higher ratings than the Leaf game tonight!

  • @starseed4009
    @starseed4009 3 года назад +1

    This was fantastic. Looking forward to next Wednesday!

  • @Booyahh77
    @Booyahh77 3 года назад +1

    Loved episode 1! We miss Noah but Eric seems pretty chill for sure. Can't wait for episode 2.

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      We missed Noah too. COVID messed with all our plans...

  • @augustoutside5130
    @augustoutside5130 3 года назад

    Wow! I can't wait to watch the whole thing. I've been up to moosonee, moose factory, and I toured the james bay area by helicopter. Even took the polar Express train through the boreal forest....by far the best experience of my life. I couldn't imagine camping that area!!!!😍

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      It's a beautiful area! Hope you like the series. Episode 4 drops tonight at 6PM ET.

    • @augustoutside5130
      @augustoutside5130 3 года назад

      I had a Similar canoe trip paddling white water down the drag river into the burnt river Ontario. It was gripping just to watch you guys do that. Because we had to tackle swifts just like that ALL day!

  • @dirtybsvarieties4934
    @dirtybsvarieties4934 3 года назад +2

    Good stuff. I’m locked in for the whole deal. Let’s go!

  • @sherrierifenberg2199
    @sherrierifenberg2199 3 года назад

    Good to see you out and about, Alex! Great job!

  • @paulkerby4829
    @paulkerby4829 3 года назад

    Well that was pretty good

  • @TOOZECRUISE
    @TOOZECRUISE 3 года назад +2

    Well my Wednesday night just got a heck of a lot better boys!!!

  • @CampingAcrossOntario
    @CampingAcrossOntario 3 года назад

    Great episode! Looking forward to watching the rest! Thanks for sharing the info about the area and whitewater techniques.

  • @benharwood3698
    @benharwood3698 3 года назад

    Ha, I drive by that arctic watershed sign all the time between Matheson and KL.

  • @paddlehooked4687
    @paddlehooked4687 3 года назад

    Camp sites like that beach one are the places revisit when my mind drifts.
    Great episode, quality of your videos has been great.

  • @steveforsythe9264
    @steveforsythe9264 3 года назад

    This was awesome to find today on a cold snowy day. Looking forward to the next!!

  • @paultaylor3856
    @paultaylor3856 3 года назад

    Sooo good. Awesome video you guys, loved the guitar playing at the end. A nice touch

  • @michellemazerolle8304
    @michellemazerolle8304 3 года назад

    That beach site looked AMAZING! Can't wait to see the rest of your adventure.

  • @toni-lynnmarcoux
    @toni-lynnmarcoux 3 года назад

    Awesome video guys! Cant wait for the next one. Keep up the great adventures.

  • @dwrivers47
    @dwrivers47 3 года назад

    I’m loving this series already. I need to rethink my backcountry food choices now, more chocolate 🍫.

  • @JasonIrwinTumblehome
    @JasonIrwinTumblehome 3 года назад

    Nice! Looking forward to the rest. Great little beach site.

  • @muhammad7205
    @muhammad7205 3 года назад

    Best snickers ad ever.

  • @Ianhurley54
    @Ianhurley54 3 года назад +1

    Looks like the start of a great trip! A long one for sure. You guys crushed the distance, 65 k wow.

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад +1

      Had to get ahead of schedule! There was a reason for this haha

  • @codysummerland
    @codysummerland 3 года назад

    Nice, I can balance this trip with Jim's solo series. By the end I should be back in my own canoe. Yew!

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      Exactly! We have been watching his series as well. Nice to see another river in the same area

  • @jacqueline7118
    @jacqueline7118 3 года назад

    Fantastic Episode 1, beautiful country. Am enjoying your happiness of just being there! Thanks for sharing your epic journey! :) :)

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for following along! It is a beautiful area and believe it or not, it gets better!

    • @jacqueline7118
      @jacqueline7118 3 года назад

      @@NorthernScavenger Oh my, can't wait for the better! :)

  • @macaroni1139
    @macaroni1139 3 года назад

    Awesome trip guys, wish I was there, thanks for the upload!

  • @anthonysestito
    @anthonysestito 3 года назад

    Ah welcome back! That last part with the guitar really made me miss the pod. Cheers

  • @trishaharrison6183
    @trishaharrison6183 3 года назад

    Awesome footage. Looking forward for the next one.😘

  • @vtowner69
    @vtowner69 3 года назад

    Great start to the trek, beauty scenery to boot.

  • @rickfromvirginia
    @rickfromvirginia 3 года назад

    Awesome! You got me hooked already! Can't wait to see the rest!

  • @JeffWinter1
    @JeffWinter1 3 года назад

    Recognized most of your drive up to Kirkland Lake as that's where my North property is.

  • @m__r1100
    @m__r1100 3 года назад

    Sweeeeeet! Another adventure to follow....

  • @levimesser6414
    @levimesser6414 3 года назад +2

    Big fan of your videos. I'm from the US, so I had to cancel my Canada trip for last year and settle for a week solo in the BWCA.

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад +1

      That Levi! Not a bad back up plan for a week in the BWCA

  • @looking4leasuretime
    @looking4leasuretime 3 года назад

    So awesome to see, so dang sad I couldn't do it yet. Thanks for all your work and sharing.

  • @13prevailbushcraft
    @13prevailbushcraft 3 года назад

    Great video guys ! Looking forward to the series !

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 3 года назад

    Man! That was nice to see during the end of the polar vortex in February! Beautiful beach camp. Hello from Alberta 😉👍🇨🇦🌲🔥

  • @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941
    @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 3 года назад

    Great trip start guys! Thanks for letting us tag along!

  • @juikke
    @juikke 3 года назад

    So beatiful out there! Northern Ontario ♥️

  • @CanoehoundAdventures
    @CanoehoundAdventures 3 года назад

    Great First Episode Alex... Looking forward to #2

  • @jimhanson7476
    @jimhanson7476 3 года назад

    What a beautiful start... well done....

  • @mikedandar1171
    @mikedandar1171 3 года назад

    Awesome ending and sunset. Thank you for the video.

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! This was a sunset we were dreaming of. Every once and a while the timing hits just right.

  • @pawadventures5544
    @pawadventures5544 3 года назад

    Kevin Callan has the Whisky Fireside Chat, now you guys have the Tailgate Fly Tie Chat. Nice trip so far. 👍🏻

  • @pjoutdoors
    @pjoutdoors 3 года назад

    Our group of 3 adults and 3 young teens did this river in 2008. We camped at the same beach. We counted over 80 rapids from the beginning to end of this fabulous river that can really only be enjoyed at the proper water levels

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      That's awesome! Hopefully this brings back some memories for you. The water levels were part of the issue but we had to play it safe with the canoe we were using as well. Just the circumstances we were dealing with. Thanks for watching!

  • @NuManXplore
    @NuManXplore 3 года назад

    Awesome video! Just found your channel and subbed! I’m starting at the beginning of this series and can’t wait to get time to watch the rest. 🙌🏼

  • @echtwilt
    @echtwilt 3 года назад

    Great stuff, guys! Nice filmwork and editing too. Well balanced between excitement and relaxation :) Greets from 2 Dutch Paddlers

  • @mountaineermatt5900
    @mountaineermatt5900 3 года назад +2

    Lol Eric's Italian was spot on

  • @reddeercanoe
    @reddeercanoe 3 года назад +1

    I'm originally from Iroquois Falls and so I wondered where is this river! That was until I realized you start from the Detour Lake mine road. As always an excellent video.

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      Exactly! Just off that road, about an hour and a bit north of Cochrane. Thanks for watching!

  • @davideveritt6685
    @davideveritt6685 3 года назад

    Whoo Hoo! More Scavengers!

  • @eric09laura
    @eric09laura 3 года назад

    Great footage. My first time on this channel and I really enjoyed the scenery.

  • @elisabethe8055
    @elisabethe8055 3 года назад

    Epic start! Loved it!

  • @flowerchildvee
    @flowerchildvee 3 года назад

    I really enjoy the whitewater info!

  • @jasonlynch2919
    @jasonlynch2919 3 года назад +1

    Wow looks like a great start to a fantastic trip the scenery is so unreal,long distance s with skinny trees. But what about mosses,you don't seem to be bothered much.

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      Do you mean Moose? We came across a few along the way! We weren't concerned about them as much as polar bears along the coast

  • @leehunter1967
    @leehunter1967 3 года назад

    Hitting up Costco for the Korean jerky among other things!! Well played. Great video. Looking forward to the next one.

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      Was very impressed with the korean jerky. Was a nice change from the usual kirkland jerky

  • @yanlap2183
    @yanlap2183 3 года назад

    Beautiful beach to camp.

  • @norco4life518
    @norco4life518 Год назад

    Jim Baird did a river near by that, the French river, and started not far from your starting point and ended up in Moosonee. It would be cool to see a colab between JB and Norther Scavenger

  • @robertdrolet5785
    @robertdrolet5785 3 года назад

    realley like

  • @birdnerd119
    @birdnerd119 3 года назад

    Watching right now!! Definitely making my evening right now

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      Hope you enjoy!

    • @birdnerd119
      @birdnerd119 3 года назад

      @@NorthernScavenger loving it so far! Couple of quotes sent me 😂 it's been a long day so a new paddling video and a beer is exactly what I wanted

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      @@birdnerd119 haha glad to hear it!

    • @birdnerd119
      @birdnerd119 3 года назад

      @@NorthernScavenger umm just heard Alex say he has 16 chocolate bars left hahaha how do they not melt or get squished in the food bag? 😂

    • @NorthernScavenger
      @NorthernScavenger  3 года назад

      @@birdnerd119 As long as they are still in the wrapper it doesn't matter 😂