160km Solo Endurance Canoe Trip across Algonquin Park - THE BRENT RUN

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июл 2021
  • This is my attempt at completing "The Brent Run" - an unofficial 160km endurance canoe race across the beautiful wilderness of Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. I was lucky to have some incredible wildlife encounters along the way!
    I hope you enjoy coming along with me.
    ~Kev
    #brentrun #thebrentrun

Комментарии • 89

  • @bampotbampot
    @bampotbampot Год назад +8

    I return to this video whenever I am looking for additional motivation and inspiration. This was a monumental effort and an incredible achievement. This deserves many more views (as do your other videos).

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  Год назад +2

      Wow, thank you! That's incredible. I'm truly humbled... Thank you so much for your support. Cheers! 🍻

  • @neilbest7696
    @neilbest7696 2 месяца назад +3

    Fantastic Kev, what a great accomplishment. You will never forget your time in Algonquin, I'm 71 and I still remember all of it. Thanks for the trip.

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you Neil! I agree. Many of my best memories are from my canoe trips in the Park.

  • @frankanderson5120
    @frankanderson5120 Год назад +4

    A truly noble assault on the Brent Run (my favourite). Congratulations.

  • @EzeAdventurer
    @EzeAdventurer 2 года назад +5

    Dude did you do this in 2 DAYS?! That's a BEASTLY effort - RESPECT brother

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  2 года назад +2

      Yeah it was tough… Thanks!

    • @graciousgreek
      @graciousgreek Год назад +3

      Your trip was looked like a blast too. Great work yourself as well

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  Год назад +1

      Yeah spotting those wolves was the highlight for me. Thank you!

  • @BradMellalieu
    @BradMellalieu 3 года назад +7

    Algonquin Park really does offer some of the best gloomy morning photo opportunities. Beautiful loons at the start of the video.

  • @supab0ii
    @supab0ii 2 месяца назад +2

    And to film this while doing it is so incredible with that time. I've said it before with two of you the tandem record would be shattered :P

  • @douglasbussard3459
    @douglasbussard3459 2 месяца назад +1

    You kicked butt on that one. Great job. Awesome country you’re traveling through.

  • @user-bk1kk9tl9b
    @user-bk1kk9tl9b 6 месяцев назад +2

    Caught up on another one Kev! Great video! No apologies necessary for the filming! You did an outstanding job considering the endurance that it took to do this in only 2 days! Amazing wildlife scenes! I’ve heard many a wolf pack howling but have never seen one in the wild! I’ll continue catching up and in the meantime you take care!

  • @NobleEndeavours123
    @NobleEndeavours123 3 года назад +5

    That was fantastic and kept me captivated all the way through to the end. Those wolf pictures are likely the treasures of a lifetime. About two weeks before your trip I was in Algonquin adventuring on the Tim River. Along the way Luke and I travelled through Big Trout out to Canoe Lake. Water levels were lower for us based on the Otterslide sections of your video. We also had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Jordan and Ben, two other adventurers completing the Brent Run at the time! Thanks for sharing your video!

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! I really appreciate your comment. Yes the wolves were definitely the highlight of my trip! Great interview with Jordan and Ben - I had a laugh watching that 😄 Cheers!

  • @stephenmacpherson9565
    @stephenmacpherson9565 3 месяца назад +2

    Respect.

  • @pbookham
    @pbookham 3 года назад +5

    Wow! What an amazing challenge. Well done. No need to apologize for the filming. A great video is first and foremost about the story, and you had a great story. It’s not about capturing every detail, but about capturing the essential details, and this you did whether by instinct or design. I was totally engaged from beginning to end. 👏👏👏

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Pam! Very much appreciated 😊

  • @jm05x
    @jm05x 3 года назад +5

    Whoa, amazing job, that’s crazy fast to do solo.

  • @femmereaper
    @femmereaper 4 месяца назад +1

    Amazing video! The endurance required to complete this is crazy, congratulations!

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

    Absolutely incredible! I didn't think you would finish in less than 48 hours. Quite an amazing accomplishment, and the wolves siting/moose/scenery make it all worth it. So glad you filmed it.

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! I really appreciate the comment. All those things certainly did make it worth it! Algonquin is a special place. Cheers

  • @stevefrompeterborough4007
    @stevefrompeterborough4007 Год назад +1

    Very impressive effort and video. Most people don't see that much of the park in 10 trips!!!

  • @zanayawilson692
    @zanayawilson692 Год назад +3

    very badass! 😎😎

  • @gregmaggie3353
    @gregmaggie3353 Год назад +1

    What an awesome journey

  • @dqsewlutionsinc.2168
    @dqsewlutionsinc.2168 3 года назад +3

    you killed it bro . Great accomplishment .

  • @blakearrowsmith7446
    @blakearrowsmith7446 Год назад +1

    Incredible… great job, that’s now on my bucket list paddle loops, maybe not in less than 2 days but I’ll try

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  Год назад

      Awesome Blake. It was definitely a fun challenge, but I won’t be trying it again anytime soon lol

  • @canesser1
    @canesser1 7 месяцев назад +1

    RESPECT. That was a serious true grit run. Amazing feat in my book. To be young again!

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  7 месяцев назад

      I appreciate that. It's definitely one of the toughest things I've ever done.

  • @LeighRobinsonBushcraft
    @LeighRobinsonBushcraft 7 месяцев назад +2

    It's crazy how there are so few views and not many subs. Currently 5.3k views and 1.27k subs. This channel deserves lots more. Hopefully, the algorithm will pick this up and put it out there. Good luck with your channel. It's very good quality.

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  7 месяцев назад

      I really appreciate the kind words Leigh. Cheers!

  • @DanOpdal
    @DanOpdal Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your adventure! You are a real inspiration, Kev. Cheers!

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  Год назад +1

      Thanks Dan! Glad you enjoyed!

    • @DanOpdal
      @DanOpdal Год назад +1

      @@kevinthewild You're very welcome, my friend!

  • @zootycoon246
    @zootycoon246 3 года назад +1

    Dude that was Sick! Really enjoyed that. Thanks for the enjoyment of watching it. I will watch it again, the filming was spectacular!

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  3 года назад

      Thanks for the positive feedback! Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

  • @dirtyforksmtb
    @dirtyforksmtb Год назад +1

    Loved the video! Great hard effort. Great trip. You’ll remember this always!

  • @deesoutsidelife9743
    @deesoutsidelife9743 2 года назад +1

    Way to go ! Great video , how great that you managed to capture all the awesome wildlife sightings!

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  2 года назад

      Thanks Dee! I know I really did get lucky 😊

  • @jasongeorgeson8551
    @jasongeorgeson8551 Год назад +2

    Awesome video dude. It’s crazy you haven’t got a million subscribers but I think that will change rapidly. Excellent content, well presented and beautiful scenery. You worked hard to make this video thank you for sharing

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much Jason. I really appreciate that. Cheers! 🍻

  • @paulkim649
    @paulkim649 3 года назад +1

    great nature and your passion.👍 Thanks for your video~~~

  • @19Mark
    @19Mark 3 года назад +1

    Congrats pal ! Well done

  • @NatureBound
    @NatureBound 3 года назад +1

    Awesome shots man, the video was fantastic. lots of nice healthy moose on that run.

  • @ExploreTheBackcountry
    @ExploreTheBackcountry 2 года назад +1

    Good job! I've always wanted to tackle the Brent Run. You had prime conditions there.

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! I certainly did! I really enjoy your channel btw. Cheers!

  • @loversofthepark5668
    @loversofthepark5668 2 года назад +1

    The loons... amazing

  • @paulblubaugh589
    @paulblubaugh589 2 года назад +1

    I've been to Algonquin many times and never saw anyone who could cover that much distance so fast. And to encounter so much wildlife in that short time. You have to be the "Loon Whisperer" to get so close especially going past a nest. I wonder if the moose with bloody legs had just fended off another nipping wolf. Thanks for sharing.

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  2 года назад

      Yeah I wondered the same. Thanks for leaving a comment. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers

  • @Michaelsoft001
    @Michaelsoft001 3 года назад +1

    amazing. I follow you.

  • @jonathanrunciman5676
    @jonathanrunciman5676 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely great video I'm looking forward to so much more content 😀😀, with the meanest link be something you'd be willing to do in the future?

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Jonathan, I appreciate it! I haven’t ruled out doing the meanest link - but either way there are many more adventures to come.

  • @brentkelly5445
    @brentkelly5445 2 года назад +1

    wow!! Now that is beast mode. I feel done at 20 km. Not to be critical, but it would have been way better if a loop was done, to cover that much ground twice. They should make it up to the nipissing and over, then that route back. or over to opeongo.

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  2 года назад

      Yeah it would be nice not to have to double back - but on the other hand I’m happy the run wasn’t any longer lol

    • @brentkelly5445
      @brentkelly5445 2 года назад +1

      @@kevinthewild Yeah the Nipissing, quickly on google earth in a straight line is a third more, plus it would be half the speed so forget that...although it would be nice.

  • @reddeercanoe
    @reddeercanoe Год назад +1

    Perhaps the first cow moose lost her calf to those wolves?

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  Год назад

      That's entirely possible Clifford. I didn't include all the footage in the video, but it was apparent to me that the cow was very distressed.

  • @Up_north_with_Mike
    @Up_north_with_Mike 2 года назад +2

    Got to say…this was the most animal encounters probably anyone has seen within a 48 hour period. Those loons were oddly close to you.

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  2 года назад

      Yeah the wildlife encounters made it that much more memorable. Thanks for watching! And I’ll be sure to check out your videos too! Cheers

  • @kevinharding2099
    @kevinharding2099 3 года назад +2

    I can admire your strength and endurance, but I wonder if canoeing should ever be a competitive enterprise. For me, paddling was always a place to relax, view nature, watch birds, fish, and get away. Humans seem to need to compete and go fast, but there are many other ways to do that.

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  3 года назад +2

      This was a personal challenge for me. I wanted to test myself doing something that I love. But I agree with you Kevin. Canoe tripping is my way to escape, reflect, and reconnect with nature. I’m glad I did this, but my future trips will once again be about enjoying my time out in the wilderness.

    • @tommyrq180
      @tommyrq180 10 месяцев назад

      Accept the variability in humans. Your values are not others. Yes, humans want to go fast and exceed limits. It’s what makes us the dominant species. Live with it. You do you. But, importantly, let other humans do what they value. Thanks. 😅

  • @LilliStJohn
    @LilliStJohn 3 года назад +1

    Hi Kev…. Wild solo journey for you. Strenuous work to paddle all that way. What a sweet victory. I think you did save that Moose. What a great video. You complete your challenge, see wolves chasing a Moose and then you become a hero. Maybe the calf was hiding nearby? Wow. 😱 Congratulations on completing The Brent Run, my young friend. I hope you might visit my channel sometime. Thankyou so much for sharing your wonderfully challenging, wild adventure with us. Take care Kev, looking forward to seeing you again. Cheers, Eh. 👌🙌😇 🌟 LilliStJohn

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  3 года назад +2

      Thank you Lilli 😊

    • @LilliStJohn
      @LilliStJohn 3 года назад +1

      @@kevinthewild You’re very welcome😇

  • @graciousgreek
    @graciousgreek Год назад +2

    Great video. I don't know how people have done it 24 hours. I'm hoping to do it myself sometime.

  • @JephStahl
    @JephStahl 3 года назад +1

    Awesome Run!! My buddy Frank and I ran it a week before (ruclips.net/video/Ryf6D9Pcgeg/видео.html). It was great to see pretty much the same images we encountered but from a different perspective. You kicked ass! Are we in the golden age of the Brent Run? First solo... new record time... all within the same month? Great to see the wolves! And that crazy loon still sitting on that nest.

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  3 года назад

      Looks like it! Awesome run Jeph. Really enjoyed your video. Cheers!

  • @zedzero77
    @zedzero77 3 года назад +1

    I swear you lost weight in this run...lol

  • @jasonkelly9373
    @jasonkelly9373 3 года назад

    Do u have fb or instagram by chance

    • @kevinthewild
      @kevinthewild  2 года назад

      Hey Jason! My only public account is on Instagram @ kevinthewild1 - but as you’ll see I don’t use it at all lol

  • @Joe-fc7yk
    @Joe-fc7yk 4 месяца назад

    Slow down