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@kompwizbasha 2 күн бұрын
Any issues with bears ?
@SoloSchmitty 2 күн бұрын
I didn’t see any sign of bears when I was there.
@andychase7693 10 күн бұрын
Beautiful scenery and some magnificent images captured on camera! One minor suggestion, though. With all the open source music available, surely you can come up with more than a single clip of ONE song for an hour long video! It would help. A lot!
@SoloSchmitty 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@devanschmitt8134 13 күн бұрын
What kind of canoe is that?
@SoloSchmitty 13 күн бұрын
North wind solo 👍
@devanschmitt8134 13 күн бұрын
@@SoloSchmitty love your videos. Got a trip coming up in the Killarney provincial park and I've always struggled bringing a sit on top kayak through the portages and trying to find a lightweight solo canoe in my price range. 2,400 max. Any recommendations? I'm more of a fishermen than a paddler
@SoloSchmitty 13 күн бұрын
@@devanschmitt8134 thank you! This canoe is a good choice. 30 lbs is great for the portages. Enjoy your trip, Killarney looks like an awesome spot! Look for a used one. You could get that range
@mikeodonovan7325 25 күн бұрын
one word brilliant ok and a second awesome classssssssssssss
@SoloSchmitty 25 күн бұрын
Much appreciated! Thanks for checking it out and taking the time to comment. Really glad you liked it!
@mikeodonovan7325 25 күн бұрын
a pleasure sir time well spent keep it up
@pineywoodsriders2184 Ай бұрын
Have you got any of the purple and blue ones? Amazing black walleye. A real beauty
@SoloSchmitty Ай бұрын
I got a really blue one in Quetico last year (I got it on a video on my channel) Never knew there were purple ones! That would be cool to see! Thanks for watching and the info, much appreciated!
@twonumber22 Ай бұрын
That's too much paddling and not enough fishing. lol respect
@SoloSchmitty Ай бұрын
Haha ya I think you are right. Could have stayed on any of those lakes for a week and never got bored! Next time. Thx for watching and taking the time to comment!
@mattg2935 Ай бұрын
Nice trip! Heading back to Sarah in June for the exact reasons you stated in your summary. Spent a week just on Sarah last year and fell in love. Didn’t even get to explore it all.
@SoloSchmitty Ай бұрын
Thanks! Ya I can see why. Fishing aside it’s a pretty lake. Could get there pretty quick to which is cool! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
@mattg2935 Ай бұрын
@@SoloSchmitty We move pretty high speed, low drag. Got into Sarah on Day 1 but got a tow to PP from LaTourelles. Glad we did, Moose Lake can get angry and it was howling. My kid was sleeping in the bow as we crossed Sarah to our campsite. Great memories.
@SoloSchmitty Ай бұрын
@@mattg2935 A tow is the way to go. Nice work bringing the little one, that’s no small effort but definitely a memory maker!
@gahawg767 2 ай бұрын
I'm an old fart who just discovered your Quitico series. I'm about to start my third (this one) because I've done that trip, close to your route, 5 times. The real reason I'm commenting is to ask if I recognized a Razorback hat on your cranium???
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
Yes, it is an Arkansas hat. Not specific to the razorbacks though. I spend alot of the winter in Arkansas and Missouri hiking and canoeing. The Buffalo River in Arkansas is a special spot for me and I have a handful of videos on my channel from there. Cool you have done this Quetico route, its a beauty. Thanks for watching and I appreciate you commenting!
@sawyerhaupt 2 ай бұрын
Awesome video man! Just found it! I’v spent an awful lot of time in this area from doing bomber from the hunter trailhead and west ten sleep along with cloud from west side and multiple other attempts of peaks and repeated peaks due to weather was not able to accomplish them. Love the mountains. So unique in comparison to any other ranges.
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
Cool! Sounds like you could teach me a lot about the area. I wish I was closer. I really didn’t know what to expect from this area and was so impressed! I definitely want to come back soon. If you have any must see routes please let me know. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it!
@sawyerhaupt 2 ай бұрын
@@SoloSchmitty I love the first part of the trail the most from the hunter to solitude as it’s where iv spent most time. It’s just beautiful. Being up there on a week day is just amazing. No one around or anything.
@SoloSchmitty Ай бұрын
@@sawyerhaupt yes! That site I had the first night has to be a top 10 of all time for me!
@user-po3rp2nh4i 2 ай бұрын
Nice catch
@walleyehunter8862 2 ай бұрын
I'd take a 2 week vacation in the Canadian wilderness over vacationing down South any day ! It looks so peaceful and beautiful scenery ❤ Do you use a Thermacell to repell the mosquitos and black flies?
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
I hear ya on that! It’s hard to beat. After this trip I will definitely consider bringing a thermacell. Would have been really nice at camp. Good idea! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
@scottnewbanks5111 2 ай бұрын
Watched every episode 4 times I bet now, and every bit of 4 bottles of wine along with it. Had already spoken to Bruce at Wabakimi Outfitters to book my first solo this September, but your video changed my mind and booked Quetico last week instead. Fervent follower to the channel now, bravo 👏
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
Haha that’s awesome! Really means a lot to hear you enjoyed and it was helpful. Wabakimi definitely a bucket lister from I have heard but I don’t think you would be dissapointed at all withQuetico. I hope to hear what you decide and please reach out if you have any questions about solo tripping. Thanks again!
@scottnewbanks5111 2 ай бұрын
Been to Wabakimi 3 times with a friend, it should be on anyone’s bucket list for a true wilderness experience. A must for sure. And yes, I just may do that before I head out in August for a few tips and courage 👍
@DavidAlexander-rt6zr 2 ай бұрын
Thank you😊😊
@GreysonPlaisance 2 ай бұрын
This area is "grizzly free"... correct?
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
Yes it is. Thanks for watching!
@haroldbleemel8537 Ай бұрын
@@SoloSchmitty Not 100%. There have been reports for years and one had to be put down near Greybull. Always pays to expect them. Not very common but there is a possibility.
@matt4110 2 ай бұрын
I traveled the Maligne River years ago. Great memories thank you sir.
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Its a beautiful area. I hope to get back there soon to explore more. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I appreciate it!
@Jims-VanLife 2 ай бұрын
Nice trip. Gonna hit Wyoming again. Actually I'd like to buy a place out there. I hiked in the Tetons with the elk screaming their heads off last October. Pretty cool! Thanks for the vid.
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate you watching. Thanks for the comment! Hope you get your chance to live out there. Beautiful state!
@33moon 2 ай бұрын
finally did the whole BRT Schmitty! beat me to it.
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
Hi David, long time since I have heard from you. Congrats on your BRT through hike! We met at the beginning of me getting into backpacking, glad to hear you are still at it! Stay in touch.
@SolotheSeries 2 ай бұрын
What a wonderful test run ❤
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
It was fun! Thanks for watching! Appreciate it!
@wickywack1781 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the upload. It was a nice way to end the winter season and ring in spring. Your Winds trip should be an epic backpacking experience, as it is my favorite place on the planet. I’ve decided to do the Solitude loop trail this summer/fall in the Bighorns after watching you conquer the Peak Wilderness. Thanks for the inspiration, Schmitty.
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! A little different kind of vid for me but I had fun making it. Glad to hear you got the bug to go to the Big Horns! If you love theWinds you will be right at home in the Horns. Extremely excited to get back to the Winds, it’s been a few years and I have been wanting to get back since I left! Can’t tell you how much I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Means alot!
@timmills5496 2 ай бұрын
Impressive trips and vids. I like the frequent use of maps to show your routes and progress.
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! I appreciate when others use maps in their videos as well so I thought I would try it! Thanks again!
@Guitarpick1770 2 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this!
@SoloSchmitty 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it!
@Nova2032- 3 ай бұрын
Maybe I missed it, but what Route did you take? What Trailhead did you start & finish?
@SoloSchmitty 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video. It’s all in the video description. Holler if you have any questions. Thanks!
@peanuthaterzz1321 3 ай бұрын
this place is absolutely beautiful and my guess is its less known and visited than the surrounding parks and forests
@SoloSchmitty 3 ай бұрын
Yes it is! And you are correct, most people focus on the west side of the state. This area has a lot to offer as well. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment!
@ariz9900 3 ай бұрын
👍
@UncleDavidOutdoors 3 ай бұрын
Great video! Buffalo National River is an amazing experience, I think even better solo. I'm solo on it year around. Be safe out there.
@SoloSchmitty 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking it out. Always like to here from solo travelers. You be safe as well!
@vincentperagine 3 ай бұрын
Great series...A bucket list trip for sure.
@SoloSchmitty 3 ай бұрын
Glad you are enjoying it!
@vincentperagine 3 ай бұрын
How do you like the Crazy Creek Canoe seat? Hear mixed reviews....
@SoloSchmitty 3 ай бұрын
It’s better than no support but i still needed to get my pack behind me for support. The chair itself was not enough support.
@vincentperagine 3 ай бұрын
Great trip, great commentary....the fish were definitely biting!
@SoloSchmitty 3 ай бұрын
Really appreciate you checking it out and taking the time to comment. Yep, the fishing was definitely solid! Thanks again for watching!
@shaneclose1444 4 ай бұрын
Just moved to WY and my dad sent me this video because I was talking about different hikes I want to do. Loved watching this and seeing everything! Can’t wait to get out there this summer. Do you have a gear list for what you bring?
@SoloSchmitty 3 ай бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it! Cool your dad sent it to ya! Thanks for reaching out. I don’t have a gear list handy but am planning to do a load out video soon for a trip I got coming up. Probably next month or so. Happy to answer any questions. Headed to the wind river range for a big hike this summer! Congrats on living in a beautiful place.
@shaneclose1444 3 ай бұрын
@@SoloSchmitty awesome! Look forward to seeing both of those!
@canoeron 4 ай бұрын
Awesome trip. What month of the year was this trip?
@SoloSchmitty 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking it out! It was early June.
@waynearrington6727 4 ай бұрын
Nice vid. Pro tip. Ditch the camera gear and the backtracking. Take more food.
@SoloSchmitty 4 ай бұрын
Haha, OK
@akosobud 4 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing your trip. Well done!
@SoloSchmitty 4 ай бұрын
I really appreciate you checking it out and taking time to comment. Thank you!
@jimhendrickson8195 4 ай бұрын
Awesome Vid...planning my first trip to Q...did you check in at Prairie Portage...get a tow..where did u first get in the water?
@SoloSchmitty 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking it out and I hope you have a great trip! Yes, I went through Prairie Portage, I just got up early and paddled. I think it took a couple hours to get there. I had calm water so no problems. I never had to carry my canoe accross the portage, just took sucker birch, carp and on into canada. Holler if you have any questions!
@thomasc7332 4 ай бұрын
That was a really cool trip and awesome series! How do you keep all your recording equipment charged up.
@SoloSchmitty 4 ай бұрын
I appreciate you watching! I brought some external battery packs. Anker 20K MAH is the size I use.
@thomasc7332 4 ай бұрын
@@SoloSchmitty thank you very much!
@mikeodonovan7325 4 ай бұрын
great to watch outstanding sir classsssssssssssssss
@SoloSchmitty 4 ай бұрын
I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Means a lot!
@mikeodonovan7325 4 ай бұрын
your welcome
@user-tn4rz3ku5q 4 ай бұрын
Living the life!
@ebathailalshmery1179 4 ай бұрын
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@SoloSchmitty 3 ай бұрын
I do not know what you are saying
@KyleAnderson-bv7qf 4 ай бұрын
You did an outstanding job of capturing the beauty of the Quetico for a person like me that has never been there before. I plan on paddling my first solo trip this coming September through parts of that same loop you traveled. Instead I'll be coming from the north out of Pickeral from Stanton bay and down through the Sturgeon narrows. This trip was in June correct? Was that section of repeated rapids from Sturgeon Lake down the Maligne River coming out in Tanner Lake very difficult for a 1st timer like me?? My goal is to get down to Poobah and Wink Lakes just east of Tanner Lake. What do you use for navigation other than maps...any gps of any kind?? Look forward to watching and learning more from all your videos...paddle on!!!
@SoloSchmitty 4 ай бұрын
Cool, glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you taking the time to comment! Thats great you are going to make a solo run, after my first trip there was no looking back. Really opens the door for opportunities that are much more difficult with a group. My trip was in June with fairly high water. It wasnt difficult and the portages get you around the dangerous stuff. Just make sure you know what side of the river to stay on for the portages and hug it as you get close to the rapids. I believe all the portages are on river right in that section. I was actually wanting to do a night on Poohbah/wink area but didnt have enough time. I hear the fishing there is amazing so I am going to save it for a time when I can really spend some time there. I just used a nat geo map and All trails app on my phone. You can map the whole route out at home and then download it your phone. Its a must in my opinion. its easy to get turned around and having something that can show you exactly where you are and the direction you are pointing is a huge advantage. Hope you enjoy the series and feel free to reachout with any questions. Thanks for watching!
@mmmbass6068 4 ай бұрын
You got me with your musings on fishing and instinct - you nailed it 100%.
@SoloSchmitty 4 ай бұрын
Ha! Glad you agree! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. I really appreciate it!
@KameshwarYadav-fr2cm 4 ай бұрын
😊@@SoloSchmitty
@tmglvr 4 ай бұрын
Would OnX helped? Sorry if you addressed this prior.
@SoloSchmitty 4 ай бұрын
Not sure. I had gps and was in the right spot( trees had been cut at some point). The trail just disappeared after 100 yards.
@PierreFarrugia 5 ай бұрын
wow, what a beautiful place and video 👍
@SoloSchmitty 5 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! It is a pretty spot! Thx for watching!
@PierreFarrugia 5 ай бұрын
No sir my friend 😊👍, i wish i have such landscape altough the small island i live in is nice in an other way,.
@SoloSchmitty 5 ай бұрын
@@PierreFarrugia there is some great areas to explore here but your island looks lovely!
@user-vw7xo5rc8s 5 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your video. Done that route a few times and have been to many of those lakes. Great memories! Quick question- What were you wearing for footwear on this trip? What kind of boots are those? They look nice! I don’t recognize them and Im on the hunt for a new pair of portaging boots to wade into the water with kevlar canoe.
@SoloSchmitty 5 ай бұрын
Appreciate ya watching! Those are Muck Foragers. They worked great, I had always wet footed in the past but having dry feet the whole trip was a game changer! My only complaint is they could be a little grippier on wet stuff but worked fine and I tested them hard that trip.
@user-vw7xo5rc8s 4 ай бұрын
You're welcome! And thanks for the quick response. I wondered if they might have been the Muck Foragers. There's a similar boot I came across out of Japan, but can't recall the name and don't trust the quality. I have been interested in the Foragers. If you wore them the whole trip in Quetico, they definitely were put through their paces and tested hard! I don't like wet footing it either. I had LaCrosse Alphaburly Pros for many years that were great. I've got Muck Wetlands now. Both of those are/were great in May or October, but can become too warm starting in June. Also, the condensation inside when it's warmer. Have been trying to find a lighter weight boot to try. Definitely like the looks of the Foragers, though I've heard similar concerns about them being a little slick on wet rocks. I'm not worried about the lack of ankle support. I have strong ankles. I may pick up a pair to try out! Thank you so much!@@SoloSchmitty
@MelindaJacobs-cq9bf 5 ай бұрын
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@kipper122670 5 ай бұрын
Just found your channel, awesome job! Just subscribed. Curious, do you use a shuttle service to transport you to the start of adventure?
@SoloSchmitty 5 ай бұрын
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the sub. Yes, I used Jadwin Canoe. They were great! They shuttled my car so I was able to start my trip on my schedule. Just dropped a key off and paid in the morning on my way to the river.
@HawaiiBackcountry 5 ай бұрын
Had to watch your video again after last night and follow your route on my Gaia mapping app while watching. Crazy route from Spear Lake up and over the "Primrose Peak Death March" to the lake upstream from Cloud Peak Reservoir. Lots of back tracking and setting up your camera for the videos. My question is how many big boy camera batteries did you have to bring along. I've done some time lapse videos and it's a battery eater. Climbed Bighorn Peak a few years ago and boulder hopping is not for the faint of heart. Thanks again for the enjoyment of the trip.
@SoloSchmitty 5 ай бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it and followed along with a map. Gives you some good perspective of the route. I usually bring 2 20k anker batteries to charge everything. You are right, Timelapse’s are a battery eater but I really enjoy making them. Thanks again for watching reaching out! I really appreciate it!
@alexbour4699 5 ай бұрын
I love your videos! Your channel has my favorite backpacking, canoeing and fishing videos by far! Thank you!
@SoloSchmitty 5 ай бұрын
I really appreciate you watching and glad you are enjoying them! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Grateful for it!
@user-bq5xj1mr2y 4 ай бұрын
@@SoloSchmitty❤❤
@blakebenner1723 5 ай бұрын
Already am my dude. Keep up the good work!
@jpl4101 5 ай бұрын
Truly enjoy your videos! Well done. Couldyou tell methe nameof the devices you use for your rodholder and also speak to how well your boots worked out, brand?
@SoloSchmitty 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for checking them out, I appreciate it! For a rod holder I just use the Gear Tie Rubber twist ties. I have one loop to drop the butt of my rod in and then I use another one on the edge of the boat to hold the rod tip in place. Much lighter and less cumbersome than a full on rod holder. I actually broke the setup down in a video but than I decided to cut it out... The boots are muck forager tall boots. They worked well, nice to have dry feet! I do wish they have more grip but that was fine. The sole wore a little so I dont know how many trips are in them but they are reasonable priced compared to other Muck boots and they never leaked. The ties at the top do a good job of keeping water out.
@jpl4101 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@Breeski1 5 ай бұрын
What time of year did you hike this? I am working on planning a small backpacking trip in the Bighorns! Such a beautiful video, I can't wait to get back out there!
@SoloSchmitty 5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for checking it out! I appreciate it!. This was end of August/Early September. The perfect time for the mountains in my opinion. Hope you have a great trip. Reachout if you have any questions.
@6r0ck19 5 ай бұрын
Are you allowed to carry a firearm on your person on this trail?
@SoloSchmitty 5 ай бұрын
Yes you can. Hunters use the area.
@6r0ck19 5 ай бұрын
@@SoloSchmitty thanks bro