Solo summer canoe trip in the BWCA Wilderness 2023, Seagull Lake entry.

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024
  • The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) is a brooding, eternal land of elemental rock and water that beckons canoeists with the promise of wilderness and solitude. A place where it seems time has stood still for hundreds of years. A place that holds the possibility of sighting a moose on a portage trail, the tug of a lake trout on a fishing line or the sound of wolves howling at night. Come with me as I leave civilization behind and lose myself for 10 days of paddling and portaging through this ancient land of majestic pines, crystal clear water and ancient rocks. Lakes visited on this summer trip over the 4th of July include but not limited to Seagull, Ogishkemuncie, Knife, Spoon, Kekekabic, Ottertrack and Saganaga.

Комментарии • 101

  • @rbadolph
    @rbadolph 3 месяца назад +1

    These are very well done videos. Thank you.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  3 месяца назад

      @@rbadolph Thank you for the comment, I’m glad you liked it. And you’re welcome, I enjoy making them.

  • @airmorse
    @airmorse 5 месяцев назад +2

    Im the last of an original group of cousins and uncles who all went to the BW together every year. We first started going to the Boundary Waters in 1993. I, too, recently visited the first campsite I stayed at. And know what you were feeling when you visited yours.
    Great video.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  5 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for the great comment, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. The BWCA can have the ability to bring out strong emotions to those of us who become attached to this very special place.

  • @wishihadanickel
    @wishihadanickel 2 месяца назад

    I cannot believe how time has flown by either...it does my heart good to see you out there and enjoying the beautiful BWCA...more power to you...

  • @lesteph101
    @lesteph101 11 месяцев назад +1

    Merci..me suis reconnu énormément…meme canot,meme sac…meme rame…meme rythme…meme plaisir de canoter salut

  • @RabidLeech1
    @RabidLeech1 Месяц назад +1

    9:23 is that Eddy falls? I really loved that spot when I went! Btw I really like your content! You’ve earned another subscriber.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Месяц назад +1

      @@RabidLeech1 It sure is, beautiful spot and beautiful falls. Thank you very much, I’m glad you enjoy my videos and thanks for subscribing.

  • @scottnewbanks5111
    @scottnewbanks5111 9 месяцев назад +3

    I’ve watched hundreds of RUclips videos along with gallons of red wine over the last 8 years while I cook dinner, and I have to say this is one of the,if not the best I’ve ever seen….. and that saying something….. if there was a video that I could choose on my dying day to watch, it would be this….. hoping I would end up like this in the BWCA, with the music playing in the background. please make more

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh wow! That’s far and away my best comment yet. Thank you very much….I’m just getting started, hopefully the best is yet to come.

  • @NothernNate
    @NothernNate 5 месяцев назад +1

    BWCA! love it. 💙

  • @philsantillan
    @philsantillan Год назад +4

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this and share. Solo trip is on my bucket list. Just gotta convince the wife I won’t die or hurt myself 😂

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      The pleasure of making these videos is all mine. Get out there on a solo trip even if it’s just on the edge of the BWCA, you won’t regret it.

  • @pablocajar3127
    @pablocajar3127 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hermoso vídeo, siempre los veo todos y me dan paz ❤

  • @Tom_Emody
    @Tom_Emody Год назад +2

    I did some of the Minnesota boundary waters after Grateful Dead tour ended in 1995. I was already pretty far north in Chicago, so me and a buddy just headed on up and had the time of a life. We did not know about the mosquitoes yet! Imagine that. The sound of mosquitoes coming for you is a bad sound.
    I felt the gravity of the moment that you shared when you told us how long it’s been since you were there last.
    Isn’t it incredible that we can see the same place after so many years? How it’s changed and how we changed? Life is heavy duty.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад +1

      Life feels too short.

    • @Tom_Emody
      @Tom_Emody Год назад +1

      @@nemadjihermit it is too short. I would like lives to be 1000 years. We need that long to see all the beautiful spots in nature.
      I at least hope that we can fly around and look at everything once we leave our bodies.
      I have three broken disks in my spine. I do get out in nature still, but I am very cautious and gentle with my actions. I miss running and jumping, I can still swim! That’s good enough.
      I want a canoe so badly! It will be perfect for exploring the Coosa River and lakes that I live on here in Alabama. I live near the Henry Nealy dam. Look it up if you have time?
      It’s a long river and I want to paddle the whole thing.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад +1

      I’ll do that…. Thanks

  • @o1420
    @o1420 Год назад +1

    What an awesome experience! First time watching you and your adventure. Im subscribing 👍

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      Thank you very much. I’m glad you were able to find my video and enjoyed it. 🙏

  • @daughterdad007
    @daughterdad007 9 месяцев назад +1

    Your videos are very enjoyable! That's really cool you were able to go back to the campsite you first went to 37 years ago. I also liked the look on your face when you caught the fish that was smaller than the lure! Again, well done...very peaceful sounds and views. Thank you for sharing.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks, I’m glad you enjoy them. I’m looking forward to another canoe season and making more videos. That first successful solo trip 37 years ago was a very emotional trip for me so the memories are still vivid in my mind. Didn’t do well with the fishing last summer, hopefully this year will be better.

    • @daughterdad007
      @daughterdad007 9 месяцев назад

      @@nemadjihermit I didn't do well with the fishing last summer either and am also looking forward to another season of canoe trips! The footage of the baby loon was incredible and similar to the size of fish I catch. :) If you ever do decide to add anything to your videos, I am always curious about your routes and at the same time I understand there are good reasons for not including maps. I've got a couple of trips planned with my daughters and I also hope to get out solo a few times. All the best to you!

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  9 месяцев назад +1

      I will be adding maps and route depictions to my videos going forward. Except for the fall trips, I don’t want to give away my moose calling and antler searching areas. Enjoy your canoe trips and maybe we’ll run into each other sometime out there.

    • @daughterdad007
      @daughterdad007 9 месяцев назад

      @@nemadjihermit That makes sense...I don't share my secret elk hunting locations either! If our paths do cross, steak dinners are on me, sir. I would like very much to hear your stories!

  • @SoloSchmitty
    @SoloSchmitty Год назад +1

    This is a beautiful video! I’m glad I found your channel! I love the Quetico superior area! Thx for sharing!

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much . It truly is a magical place.

  • @jeffarthur322
    @jeffarthur322 9 месяцев назад +1

    zre paddles are awesome, have several & we probably have the exact same canoe .
    Truly wonderful video
    Even the same tarp !
    People that have never been there are missing a couple experiences such as quiet & the night sky

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  9 месяцев назад

      Good equipment makes for a much more pleasant experience. Thank you very much, I’m glad you enjoyed it and I couldn’t agree more.

  • @justin.brown777
    @justin.brown777 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video of your journey in the Boundary Waters. There is something special about the Boundary Waters that isn't possible to put into words. Just something that everyone should see in their lifetime. I'm honestly not sure where time is going. Great videography and leaving the audience with that tranquility which is the boundary waters.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  8 месяцев назад

      I couldn't agree more, the Boundary Waters is a unique and special place. Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad appreciated it.

  • @Onetwothreefour.
    @Onetwothreefour. Год назад +3

    Nice. We did seagull over to kekekabic. And, incredible..37 years ago. Time does fly.

  • @mileswinslow7553
    @mileswinslow7553 Год назад +1

    I'm heading to Seagull in August '23. It will be a solo trip as well. I'm now 57, and I first went to the BWCA when I was six . Yes, time sure flies. I ❤️ love the sound of the white throated sparrow in the background. "OH sweet Canada, Canada, Canada...🇨🇦!"

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад +1

      Very nice...yes the white throated sparrows seem pretty ubiquitous throughout the spring and summer with their melodically sweet song.

  • @Rwskisr
    @Rwskisr Год назад +1

    Nicely done video. Love solo canoeing in BWCA and Quetico.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      Thank you. Going solo certainly does have its own special rewards.

  • @bretthendrick934
    @bretthendrick934 Год назад +2

    I can almost feel the breeze from Omaha. Thank you for the pictures.

  • @Dinops907
    @Dinops907 Год назад +1

    Yes..I couldn't agree more...time moves so fast now at our age...68...hope to do some BWCA Canoeing with Daughter in 2024

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад +1

      Father time catches up with all of us. Enjoy your trip with your daughter.

  • @mikeodonovan7325
    @mikeodonovan7325 Год назад +2

    beautiful journey excellent watch brilliant video work hats off sir time well spent classsssss

  • @Gypsygirl-wi6vf
    @Gypsygirl-wi6vf Год назад +1

    Loved the peaceful tranquility of your video ❤️ and the loons!

  • @oolddscchhool5826
    @oolddscchhool5826 Год назад +2

    You catch the BWCA vibe perfectly again...

  • @buffalolizard
    @buffalolizard Год назад +1

    Beautiful loon family vignette!

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад +1

      Loons are an amazing bird and it’s a beautiful thing to have them in the BWCA.

  • @SailorAllan
    @SailorAllan Год назад +1

    very calming video ! what was that saw you were using at 24:00 ? never seen that before.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      Thank you...That's just a bow saw I'm holding between my legs. It's easier cutting small pieces of wood that way.

  • @joshmoodyadventuresinlivin9089
    @joshmoodyadventuresinlivin9089 Год назад +1

    Great video. Really nice footage and editing and fantastic scenery. Must have been a memorable adventure.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      Thank you. There are all memorable, I’m just happy I’m able to film it all so I can share it with you all.

  • @vestabidwell2285
    @vestabidwell2285 Год назад +2

    Absolutely stunning!!! The loons were a precious bonus! Will you guide my Alabama friends on a trip?

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      Thank you. Loons are definitely a beautiful part of the BWCA experience. I’d be happy to help your friends out with their trip.

  • @joewehner9837
    @joewehner9837 Год назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @notquiteultralight1701
    @notquiteultralight1701 Год назад +1

    I absolutely loved this sir! You captured the loon sounds and other bird sounds beautifully! Thank you. NQU

  • @darrengladstone3159
    @darrengladstone3159 9 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome video. You have solo tripping and packing down to a science.
    Curious what you use for food storage / animal proofing?

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much. I still make an effort to try and improve my skills on every trip I take…I do bring a bear/critter proof container for my food so I don’t have to bother with hanging. I also make an effort to create a clean campsite so as to keep bears and other critters from showing up in the first place.

    • @darrengladstone3159
      @darrengladstone3159 9 месяцев назад

      @@nemadjihermit thanks! I'm assuming you have a smaller "bear vault" or similar 2 gallon ish size container?

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes it the bear vault, BV500. I wish they would make one even bigger, mine only holds about 8 days worth of food but since most of my trips are longer than that some of my food is vulnerable for a few days.

    • @darrengladstone3159
      @darrengladstone3159 9 месяцев назад

      @@nemadjihermit I know there are some olive and pickle plastic mini barrels folks used to use. They are screw on lids and probably heavier than a Bear Vault.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  9 месяцев назад

      Yeah I might look into trying to find something bigger.

  • @Bobby_Danger
    @Bobby_Danger Год назад +2

    well done. beautiful video.

  • @Dinops907
    @Dinops907 Год назад +2

    be interested in seeeing your gear list..Myke

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      Maybe someday I’ll make a video going over it. But that’s not really the focus of the channel.

  • @woodland8902
    @woodland8902 Год назад +2

    What a great trip! You tamed the waves and made the birds sing on que. Very peaceful. What kind of stove was that? It looks very handy.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад +1

      Lol, yes the birds where very cooperative and surprisingly quite vocal. It is a handy little stove and I love cooking on it. It’s called the littlbug stove from littlbug enterprises.

  • @stevenLichay
    @stevenLichay 4 месяца назад

    That’s a pretty sleek canoe is it hard to handle in the wind

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  4 месяца назад

      @@stevenLichay oh yeah, she likes to weathervane. If the wind is particularly strong I put some weight, like a rock, in the bow if I have a headwind or the stern if I have a tailwind.

  • @stevehisey389
    @stevehisey389 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nailed it ! Curious what dates you traveled this route?

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you.. not sure on the exact dates but was the end of June beginning of July.

  • @taylorandr4
    @taylorandr4 Год назад +1

    What is your wood stove set up you were cooking over? Looks like a nice option for things you need a wider spread of heat where a isobutyl stove doesn't really work as well with.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      It’s called the littlbug stove from littlbug enterprises. I prefer cooking with wood on my extended trips and I think it’s a great option.

  • @yunzhao760
    @yunzhao760 Год назад +1

    this looks epic! Great work and thank you for sharing. One question: did you pack enough food for 10 days? It looks like the packs were on the lighter side. Thank you.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      Truth be told, I was out for 12 days and had 12 days worth of food. I just say 10 cuz it’s a nice round number.

  • @ssiegle0515
    @ssiegle0515 Год назад +1

    it would be nice if you talked more! had no idea of the lakes that you were on.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад +1

      I appreciate the feedback but that's not really the point of my videos.

  • @bobwalker9635
    @bobwalker9635 Год назад +2

    Very nice! What kind of tent are you using there?

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      Thanks. It’s a great tent made by Eureka, unfortunately that particular model has been discontinued.

  • @miksretirementadventures9795
    @miksretirementadventures9795 9 месяцев назад +1

    Will you tell me where you got your round cooking stove please. Or the name of it
    Thank You
    Mik

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  8 месяцев назад

      No problem, it’s called the littlbug, from littlbug enterprises.

    • @miksretirementadventures9795
      @miksretirementadventures9795 8 месяцев назад

      I just ordered the stove. Thanks for getting back to me
      Mik
      @@nemadjihermit

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  8 месяцев назад

      No problem, I just got back from a winter camping trip in the BWCA.

    • @miksretirementadventures9795
      @miksretirementadventures9795 8 месяцев назад

      Ah man, That's cool! Was the snow a blessing or a problem? I just received my first Hot Tent and Stove via UPS yesterday. Planning on a trip the last week of April.@@nemadjihermit

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  8 месяцев назад

      I didn’t bring any snowshoes because, you know no snow. So I thought getting out might be a bit of a challenge but it actually wasn’t too bad. I’ll have a video about it up shortly.

  • @เซียนอั้งนักล่าปลาหมอ

    สุดยอดเป็นวีดีโอดีมากครับ❤👍😁💯

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад

      Don’t know what that means but thank you.

  • @mikedor
    @mikedor Год назад +1

    What is that green shelter/tarp/fly you used?

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад +1

      That is the Kelty Noah’s 9 ft rainfly.

    • @mikedor
      @mikedor Год назад +1

      @@nemadjihermit lovely! It’s a nice setup. Thank you for the quick reply and fun video.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  Год назад +1

      It is a nice setup, quick and easy and I’ve been very happy with it. Thank you.

  • @stevenLichay
    @stevenLichay 4 месяца назад

    How do you like the voyager canoe ?

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  4 месяца назад

      @@stevenLichay I like it, it tracks well, moves fast through the water and has plenty of space for gear. It can be unstable at times but if it’s a little spicy I just drop down and paddle from my knees.

    • @stevenLichay
      @stevenLichay 4 месяца назад

      I’ve been paddling a swift osprey for many years, lots of trips up in Quetico and bwca good all around canoe at 15ft with some rocker for maneuvering, looking for something faster and lighter thinking about that voyager , thanks

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  4 месяца назад

      @@stevenLichay Compared to some of the canoes I’ve paddled in the past it’s a dream.

    • @nemadjihermit
      @nemadjihermit  4 месяца назад

      @@stevenLichay I think either the Voyager or the Prism would be excellent choices.