Great video you have inspired me to go here thanks
@coblogan759 ай бұрын
Great video. Done the trail a few times myself. It's beautiful out there.
@mel63613 Жыл бұрын
In addition to Algonquin Park, I solo backpacked four Major Trails end-2-end, and I only once made a campfire. I used either, a Coleman 505B, or a Svea 123. (Which I sold when I retired, and later regretted. That Svea was a lovely little stove.) I figured that making a fire was too much like work! By the way, those split logs used to walk on are called "Punchions" in the States. When wet they are very slippery to walk on.
@mel63613 Жыл бұрын
I backpacked the Easten Highlands trail with a young lady, over three days. Got some very nice photos in my album. Some of a very large turtle laying her eggs on the shore. I also snowshoed the several days on the Western Highlands on day trips, with a group. There is a very impressive waterfall in there somewhere. Both times, and others; I used Lord Baden Powell's Scout staff. It was essential for me to keep my balance and was useful several times to get out of difficult terrain. I have two staffs with records of all my hikes marked on them.
@hootsmcgee78962 жыл бұрын
yeah bud, nice hike!!
@alwaysforwardyt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, it gives me hope. We may move to DC and l'm desperately looking for places where l can find solitude. This seems like a great area to go and visit!
@bibek82843 жыл бұрын
Hi is it suitable route to hike in October??
@hmohammed333 жыл бұрын
Great video, mate! I'm headed to Maggie Lake late October. Really looking forward to it.
@craigwestbrook89323 жыл бұрын
I hiked this as well when I lived at Bernau am Chiemsee!
@bulldoglove76313 жыл бұрын
What did you have on you for bear care? or other critters
@bulldoglove76313 жыл бұрын
Anywhere to swim, say if it were summer weather ? :)
@KateGrarock3 жыл бұрын
Wowzers what an epic spot. Thanks for sharing
@Starburstluver693 жыл бұрын
planning to this hike with my family thanks for the vid!!
@himalayanlocalguidepvt.ltd29143 жыл бұрын
it;s really Great Videos of solo hike in Algonquin
@DA-pt1em3 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, great vid. What month of the year were you there?
@CooLcusi3 жыл бұрын
I like your tarp! Where did you get it from?
@wimhofmethodworkingoutnatu73143 жыл бұрын
hats off for the polar dip at night pretty ballsie cheers good shit like ur vids
@wimhofmethodworkingoutnatu73143 жыл бұрын
maybe its corona lol
@amandaw62673 жыл бұрын
Where can I get a map like yours? :)
@wannabewoodsmen76223 жыл бұрын
Years ago I bought it at algonquinmap.com it’s called Jeff’s map. Not sure if you can still find them. There may be an online version you can plan and print.
@Twin_Peaks_Outdoors3 жыл бұрын
Just typed in backpacking in Canada and your channel came up 👍 great video and just subscribed looking forward to watching more of your videos , we are backpackers from Wales 🏴 🏴 take care Twin Peaks wild camping
@wannabewoodsmen76223 жыл бұрын
Awesome, enjoy the wilderness! Hope to have a hike in Wales some day, it's beautiful there.
@rigzinwangyal19524 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful and informative hiking video. I am from the country of the world's highest peak Mt. Everest Nepal. I do lots of trekking in my country where you will find lots of unique and amazing landscape and lots of challenging trekking route which ranges from easy to hard. #hwwtreks I strongly recommended it to hike and trek lovers.
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
We love Nepal! You have an amazing culture as well as landscape! I have trekked Gokyo Lakes and next we will do the upper mustang :D
@rigzinwangyal19524 жыл бұрын
@@wannabewoodsmen7622 Wow! You are always welcome to Nepal.
@robgilbert33954 жыл бұрын
Good show! Really inspiring.
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob!
@OffTheBeatenPathCrystals4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, well done!
@janski19824 жыл бұрын
I’m 38y old finnish guy and I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never been to Lapland 😒. But most definetely will go there someday.
@tombeckett43404 жыл бұрын
You are just a young guy. A little pain isn’t going to kill you. I’ve lost over 30 lbs on canoe trips over 150 miles on Lk Superior including Rivers. The last one I was in my early 40s it was the White River. Great memories. Thanks 🇨🇦👍
@Joo-y7j4 жыл бұрын
Finland welcomes you warmly. Tervetuloa💙 Translation: Welcome.
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
Kiitos!
@rangerider514 жыл бұрын
That’s very pretty country. I hiked the Zugspitze in 1990 while I was stationed in Mannheim. I spent 30 days of my vacation down in Garmisch. I really loved it and I miss it. Thanks for the video.
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
Wow! That must have been an amazing hike. I'm missing Garmisch as well these days!
@MarieChristineVlogs4 жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 new friend 🥰 Awesome videos. Newbie adventurer from the Shuswap. Let's grow together. And support each other. Hugs 😍
@hikingmileswithsmiles30204 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing!!
@kevinsdm15244 жыл бұрын
You need to make more hiking videos like this one. Funny stuff!
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
Thank's Kevin. I really need to get back out there!
@Joesmith-yb6rf4 жыл бұрын
Amen brother I go to the forest to lose my mind and find my soul.
@ronswayne76214 жыл бұрын
Love the narrative- especially the Dick Proenecke reference. Well done Sir!
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
Glad you caught that!
@troybingham64264 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative and helpful. Just subscribed.
@raczyk4 жыл бұрын
how heavy was your backpack and how do you physically prepare for so much walking?
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure the weight of the full backpack on this one but I guess it was about ~35lbs. Really though, your body will settle in as long as you have the will to move on! They key is avoiding injury so basic running/squats/shoulder press and focus on core stability works well.
@raczyk4 жыл бұрын
any concerns for bears or moose, do you have any bear mace or protection?
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
There are moose and bear but encounters are uncommon (in my time up there). I carry bear spray.
@glenbarber14 жыл бұрын
I hit the like button at the beaver impression @4:45
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
Mr. Beaver approves!
@MrFredericks.4 жыл бұрын
Great video sir! You have a new subscriber. Cheers
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@TheCampingCanuck5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this. We've done this trail a few times, but only 3-4 day loop. Cheers
@meandplaces5 жыл бұрын
these views are awesome!
@davidogden19275 жыл бұрын
Maybe you should patent the tent squeegee
@wannabewoodsmen76224 жыл бұрын
Hahah!! Good idea.
@bcherbs5 жыл бұрын
Wannabe ? Your doing it sir.Nice Vid , the music is subtle and has not made me leave yet. ty for sharing.
@wannabewoodsmen76225 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
@traceypistorio96605 жыл бұрын
Beaver vandals
@wannabewoodsmen76225 жыл бұрын
Heheh
@aeronautisch5 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! "Surprisingly there is 3G internet throughout most of the trek." hahaha I did not expect that either. And the meal at the end looked delicious. Great vid
@wannabewoodsmen76225 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Really excited to head back there sometime again!
@alsosean5 жыл бұрын
Great video and an enjoyable watch! I'm looking forward to doing a 3-day up in Algonquin in Spring 2020 after many years away from camping. Thinking of the slightly smaller Western Uplands loop or the Highland....tbd. Thx for making this video. Super helpful and inspiring. Cheers!
@wannabewoodsmen76225 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You’re going to have a great trip this spring. Always better to start out smaller then save the larger one once you know you can put the kms on your body with your pack. I also find hiking slower and shorter is more satisfying because I get more time at camp.
@SeveredLegs5 жыл бұрын
Ever think about just getting "new knees"? Would be easier to hike, jump, and climb with "new knees". And as for weird ankle problems, you could get "gnu ankles". IT'S JUST AN IDEA, DON'T GET MAD LOL
@wannabewoodsmen76225 жыл бұрын
Hahah! Robot knees as soon as they’re available on Amazon!!
@SeveredLegs5 жыл бұрын
@@wannabewoodsmen7622 If I ever see you in buying them for you.
@adamshephard695 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I just finished my 75km hike of the Western Uplands. I spent a night on the same spot as you on Rainbow Lake. It was a beautiful spot. The trek from the Trailhead to Maggie Lake was one tough haul. Fortunately the water levels weren't as high for me as compared to your trek. You're video was a great representation on what to expect the trail.
@wannabewoodsmen76225 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on finishing the hike Adam!! I'm so glad you got that spot at Rainbow, I have such fond memories of it. Glad you liked the video.
@lincolnbroke5 жыл бұрын
How didnt you get cold and get sick? I do all the time :(
@wannabewoodsmen76225 жыл бұрын
I was lucky! Just stayed barely warm enough on that trip. Washing your hands with hand sanitizer often before cooking helps a lot!
@lincolnbroke5 жыл бұрын
@@wannabewoodsmen7622 Thanks for respond. Have good time, be safe. God bless.
@NickandRachel5 жыл бұрын
Nice video! That's place is beautiful! Hopefully I can get out that way one day and get some footage of the on to put up own the channel.
@astrologist1745 жыл бұрын
Dude this is great :) really enjoyed the video! That bread looked so good!
@wannabewoodsmen76225 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! The bread was an incredible morale boost.