6-Day 100km Solo Ice-Out Trip

[@mighty_mulder4859]

I'm a minute in and i can't wipe the smile off my face. Glad to have you back Jon! I can't imagine how good it must have felt finally being on the water and throwing out that first cast of the year after everything that happened.

[@LostLakes]

You know it :)

[@Israelwins]

Thats a mean camera what are you using ?

[@martyf8484]

Good to see you making videos again. If you know my comments you know I'm in my garage watching. Sipping on a little whiskey. I'm so happy that you're able to get back out there physically. Missed you, and I'm happy that your KZbin audience is missing you also.

[@LostLakes]

@@Israelwins S5

[@58harwood]

Superb Jon! You have a real knack for this! Thanks. Another question if I may? In another video I think I noticed your buddy (red canoe, IIRC?) had a cover over the bow of his canoe. I think you mentioned he also had more experience in higher class “rapids” than you? He may have even taken your canoe down a particularly intense section? Anyway, it would seem those covers would be huge “safety” item in steep rapids, and/or even getting caught in high wind/big open water crossings. In essence, you’ve turned most of the canoe into a kayak, and would keep a lot of water entering the canoe unexpectedly! Clearly, again, I missing something! 😎 🇺🇸🇨🇦👍

[@janpytalski2572]

By far the most positive content on youtube I'm aware of. Lots of health to you.

[@DerekSOutdoors]

As always, great filming and amazing scenery. Good to see you back in action!!! Take it easy on the knee!!

[@blueshadow49]

Just finished watching your latest video which is a visual masterpiece of filming and editing. We are pleased that your knee is on the mend and the fact you could negotiate these lakes without portaging is a benefit. You are simply the best at presenting these experiences in the quality that you do. Thanks for sharing and welcome back.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much Jerry

[@gigi3242]

Seems that Mother Nature is glad to have you home. Beautiful trip, so happy for you, and us. Thank you.

[@WhiteWolfXIV]

YES!! Welcome back Jon and Erin. We've missed you! ❤ Can't wait to watch this!

[@LostLakes]

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[@34bf7hdbf]

Honestly Johnny, I’ve been watching you for three years. Comfortably almost every video in that time. Dude, this is a masterpiece of you and your style of outdoors filmmaking. You are one of my favourites for the quality of cinematography. The framing, music, colour palette, brilliant editing, makes me hunger for your videos. Picture quality I feel you pay attention to and it’s fantastic. One of the elements I enjoy the most is the cerebral element to your film choices. I’m a big fan of Xander and Jim Baird. I also love your buddy adventures with Xander. I also see you like peanut M&Ms. My man. But honestly I am a huge fan of what you do. You have inspired me to get deep into backcountry canoeing and I am blessed to have my 15 year old daughter be down to go with me for the past several years. I really love what you do as an artist. As a wildlife conservationist. And as a cool dude who gets absolutely great artistic and tasteful shots. I’m sorry for the injury but I feel you have found strength and a new direction as a result. Only the best wishes of recovery and joy to you. Please keep doing what you are doing. Your videos have brought such hope and joy to me over the last few years, I feel I must actually thank you. My man. Thanks John. Deano

[@cs6032]

I think there are many of us who share the same feelings and sentiment as you do. Watching Jon and Erin for the past 3 years has been such an inspiration and positive influence on me, it had been so rewarding to watch his journey from those first humble videos to a gifted videographer and artist. That journey of learning with humility and going from strength to strength is very inspirational l. I am grateful and so glad he’s back happy and healthy. It’s been a long worthwhile wait.

[@johnbarns548]

Thank you for the spectacular beauty, birds, wildlife and life renewing sunrise. Enjoyed traveling with you vicariously

[@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures]

Awesome! I was just watching your 200 km solo trip for the fourth time I think lol so it was a real treat to see this pop up! I,m looking to do a multi day canoe trip this summer. And I have to say Jon that you are huge reason for me wanting to do this. Your love of nature and it's preservation is contagious. Thank you. Dean

[@LostLakes]

Truly appreciate that Dean :) Hope you find and have a wonderful trip!

[@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures]

@@LostLakes I'm sure I will! I will be sure to let you know how it goes. I've been bicycle tripping for years now I,m just going to be replacing the bike with a canoe! Cheers

[@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures]

@@dimtso6107 I have no doubt that you are right about that. Cheers

[@davidgoff7336]

YAY! Welcome back to the wild Jon! What an amazing day with both a bear and a moose. Followed by a walleye shore lunch. How can it get any better? Momma and calf moose were so cute. So glad you had a wonderful stress-free trip to share with us. Keep that knee healing. :)

[@timothyreid3061]

Spoiler Alert. I like to read some of the comments before watching the whole video haha.

[@allisonwanderland9917]

Northern lights, bear, moose, AND walleye! Oh, my! You certainly are one lucky man. So glad you are on the mend and able to share such a sight with us.

[@allisonwanderland9917]

And otters! Can’t forget them. And the Eagles and all the other birds. The list is endless!

[@mehmetucar3685]

😊😊

[@gordthompson4664]

Great to see you on the water again! It must have felt good to be back in the hammock. Also nice to see all the critters come out to welcome you back. Except for that beaver at the first campsite - he seemed to be giving you the stink-eye. "Hey, dude, you're on my spot!" 😂

[@LostLakes]

Definite stink eye...hostile vibe that night. Lol thanks Gord :)

[@tysonjones989]

I just love your videos. Along with episodes with Xander. 💯 💕. Stay blessed .

[@Rrr000yyY]

I don't think I've ever had a bigger urge to go WHOOHOO at the sight of a new YT video. So glad to have you back!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah 💚

[@jaredg.3584]

This trip is so much more enjoyable to watch than the hardcore one. Thank you!

[@TimAndyMik]

So great to see you back in the groove BUT also erring on the side of caution. Your birdie friend at 29:30 is a Swainson’s Thrush. Since I’ll probably never see a Loon in real life, I’m always grateful you take the time to include them in your videography. Be well and be safe!

[@seanur2414]

Like rain after drought. Best hour of screen time I’ve had in a long time.

[@Seek-God-First]

From @26:10 on … I could watch over and over and over again. Most beautiful scenery ever, so peaceful and serene. Spectacular footage and great editing! And love seeing the beautiful, shiny black bear and all the moose. Thank you❣️

[@Seek-God-First]

… And the glorious sunsets, sunrises and night sky Wow! Spectacular sights!

[@michaelpickford4294]

Fantastic cinematography and what a gem of a lake! The perfect way to ease back into canoe tripping. Thank you as always for sharing your journeys with the world. It’s good to have you back.

[@sandralovegrove2805]

Thanks so much for this awesome channel. The vacation of my dreams! So spoiled growing up Canadian, grew up in the Laurentians. Enjoyed seeing other large lakes and camping with you! Feel warm and cozy by the campfires with you Thanks again for CANADIAN wilderness content xoxo

[@kathydupe6946]

Beautiful trip! Your videography is splendid! So happy to see this trip, cool that you get to explore more of the shoreline instead of bushwacking through a portage! Loved to see your perogie, calzones and burritos meals (M&M's too😉) and of course a nice fish dinner.

[@CatchReleaseRepeat]

Man, that paddle in the rain... just beautiful. I live for days like that!

[@Witchlinblue]

So many kids grew up in Canada learning the loon, wolf, bullfrogs and other assorted beings. Something so ancient in the call of the wild answering back. Thanks for taking us along.

[@tamirew9247]

Wow!! I’m only 3 mins into your vid and I can hear the joy and lilt in your voice. You are back in your happy place! Welcome “home” John!

[@JB-px3zf]

Welcome back, Jon. We've been concerned about you and are so happy to see you back. We went into withdrawal while you were gone and it got so bad we were forced to watch Xander videos. It was awful! 😅 God bless you, Jon. Treasure every moment...

[@LostLakes]

😝😝 Thanks a lot JB

[@G.Photogirl]

It's great to see you back, in the places where you clearly come alive. Thank you for sharing it with us. Be well.

[@Catalina58601]

To be honest watching people portage makes me tired. I love this video. So peaceful and relaxing! I hope your knee is healing.

[@mikefoehr235]

When you took that dip....did you end up being a turtle 🐢? Jon, you haven't lost one bit of your ability to make great adventures and put them for all to see. I am so glad you are able to get around. I love watching your videos.

[@LostLakes]

I was too cold to even wonder but shrinkage was a definite lol. Thanks so much Mike

[@mikefoehr235]

@@LostLakes 👍🤣😂

[@susandidier8274]

So glad your knee is healing well. I hope you know how important you are to us viewers. We all can’t do what you do nor should we as there would be no wild earth left. Thank you for what you do. Beautiful photography

[@waltmoore3095]

Thanks for sharing, many more to follow, hopefully.

[@MichelLamoureux]

Amazing return, welcome back Jon! That light during the sunset paddle, wow! Enjoyed every minutes of this one. Thank you!

[@nicholasmaxheleau9444]

Thank you Jon nice to see you back in your “element “! And thank you for the eagle, the bear, the moose, the playful otters, and on and on! It is beautiful to experience Mother Nature through your lens! Blessings

[@shuyaasion1084]

This is the beauty of life in the flash. It takes and gives. John got injured and forced to stay home, and now nature rewards him with an amazing trip with a brilliant assortment of wildlife. Love this channel. Thank you john.

[@the1burf]

I read Farley Mowat, Lost in the Barrens, 40 years ago. Awesome book. In fact, all of his books are excellent.

[@RhandiChapman]

Yeah Jon!!!!!!!! So thrilled to see you back in your canoe! Best thing that's been on my TV in a while now! You look like you are getting around well. Proud of you for taking your time and not pushing it after surgery!

[@michaelschuetz2427]

I just got home the hospital(work) and, was checking utube for news of the day. My eyes popped out of my head to see you and your boat. It was like omg this bday/month just keeps improving by the day. It is so great to see you back paddling and, im sure it must have felt even better. So happy to see back doing what you love and, really great to get tag along. Keep up the awesome work. Remember moderate strenous stuff and, ice it...for that matter in your neighborhood you could put the platypus water bag on it.

[@kevinharding2099]

You certainly have not lost your touch. Like most of your subscribers I look forward to every presentation (they are not just videos, they are special). I cannot quite understand why you only have 223k subscribers - they don’t know what they are missing.

[@rick21090]

Probably the best one you ever did. If there were awards for KZbin videos, this one would win. Glad you're recovering from your injury.

[@vresor]

Eagles. Bear. Moose. Calf. Loons, Beaver, Northern Lights. Northern Pike. Shooting star. Walleye shore lunch. Otters. Sunset paddle. Outstanding. Good to see you back, Jon. Here’s to camping zen.

[@thefishwistler]

As a fellow "man of mangled meniscus" I say good on you for taking it slow. Take care and be easy on it, let yourself heal. But glad you are getting out doing what you love.

[@LkSuperiorSteve]

You don’t know what you’ve got ‘ti it’s gone. I’ve been missing you lately! Happy you’re back in the saddle.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot Steve 🙂🙂

[@kurtz260]

Yay, glad you were able to get out for a paddle. That will no doubt help your recovery, at least mentally, more than anything. Have a great time on your next outing with your guardian angel 😁

[@MrAndyballard]

Haven't watched much of your channel of late... but this was just the ticket for a cold dark winter's night. Especially loved the star/night lapse at around 28:00 mins in, then the dawn scenes on that lake.. incredible. I can see what you titled the film ‘Zen’, I would have slowed down and found a mellow state of being too, beautiful. Greetings from England, UK.

[@truthBtold99]

So glad to see you back on and (briefly)in the water..and that you're wise to slow it down and take it easy... thanks for the beauty ride.💖

[@brucedow3883]

Great to see you out. Best ‘birding’ video so far, both visually and sonically. Most limbo trees with the canoe? For essentially one lake, you really picked out the interesting portions to record; beauty in those pines and spruce. Thanks again as always. Be religious with the knee exercises.

[@LostLakes]

Lol can never resist a canoe limbo tree. Thanks Bruce :)

[@brianevans8330]

Good to see you getting better and out and about. Wow what a beautiful video that was amazing evening sky God gives us such beauty enjoy it and hold it tight. 🙏🙏

[@jewel_laughs]

Thank you, Jon. It's good to see you back in the saddle. I've watched the majority of your videos and like this one the best. I love the zen and the chill activity.

[@rialobran]

Great to have you back young elf. And you haven't put on a pound in weight for all you've been sat around eating chocolate and being doted on by Erin.🤣 You haven't lost the knack for excellent cinematography, all the best for a continuing recovery and many more trips.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Sooo good to see this come up!!! Can’t wait to watch! I was gettin worried. Hadn’t seen ya in a minute. Cheers! NQU

[@richard_west]

Amazing how much more wildlife you encounter while hugging the shoreline and exploring nooks and crannies! "Journey" trumps "Destination" every time. Cheers!

[@tammyvincent9417]

One more thing. Your portage strategy is on point. My advice; when you heal enough to portage again, don't even tell anyone ( and just keep it like it is. Going downstream is what canoes are made for, especially mine. Maybe put in at a lake and take out at the same place. I know I'm a little older and female, but down here it's pretty common for everyone to just go downstream in canoes. Of course we have more linear rivers than water everywhere like The Canadian Shield. Have fun.😊

[@catherinegowan1362]

Welcome back Jon. Lovely to see you out and about even tho it's slow and steady. Baby steps wouldn't want any extra damage to.your knee. Congrats on your recovering👍

[@terizumbusch8408]

Watching you come through the South channel. It just amazes me how you can know where your headed and not get lost. How you notice things and know where you are and where you need to head to. It's just amazing. Look forward to your next trip

[@karleendouglas3882]

So nice to see you back! Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@robertmaloney567]

Your respect for the outdoors is appreciated.

[@grousiest]

Enjoyed that so much, Jon. The scenery, the wildlife, the fishing, the whole vibe. Just what the doctor ordered. Thank you from a chilly Australian Autumn.

[@wolfmooch]

Day 6 sunrise was breath taking. Even for this old soul

[@Condor987]

I can’t tell you how happy I was to see this on my timeline! Welcome back, it looked like a fantastic trip to dip your toes back into things post surgery. Absolutely wonderful video!

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated Connor :)

[@Bodiy]

I have been waiting for this I love the wildlife and beautiful scenery in your videos glad your able to get back out I enjoy your video’s 25:26

[@timcrowley6881]

Good to see you back on your feet again. Congratulations we're missing you

[@NPRGrooves11]

Wow, Have been watching your videos for a while now and this one definitely sets the bar higher, Amazing production quality❤

[@LostLakes]

Thank you!

[@darensinterested]

Jon. I've been having a pretty s**t time with work lately. I'm in a job that I absolutely love, I've been very lucky to have this as a career for 9 years. But lately I have been feeling down (bad boss you know?). Watching your videos, both new and old, have really been cheering me up. I'm so happy to see you back in a boat! Just know we all love your content for various reasons and it means a lot to us!

[@slowridephotographyadventu6850]

Excellent 👍 Your videography and editing keeps getting better with each episode. Awesome tip on not letting your filter freeze. Love that shot of your shadow on the rocks as you were paddling 👍😎👍

[@chrisgrayson3855]

Yes that shadow was what made me make a comment. So cool

[@mere_mort4l]

Great video. May was good without all the bugs, but now they're out with a vengeance. Got myself a hammock system like yours, very satisfied as a side sleeper.

[@wendymiller3505]

The sunset paddle and the misty morning views of the bay from your campsite are indescribably awesome.

[@lyndacody3799]

So happy for you Jon to be out doing what you love and have missed. Such beautiful photography love your perspective👏thanks for another wonderful video and can’t wait to see you and Erin together in the next have missed seeing you together❤

[@shawnraynor5558]

This is one of the most beautiful videos you've ever done oh, I'm so glad you're back thanks for all the beautiful video work

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Shawn

[@llnewbold]

Hey John, long time subscriber from SE USA. Just want to say that you're very lucky to be able to be so picky about campsites. We have very few options for trips like you do within reasonable driving distance. I love to live vicariously through you on these trips! Thank you for your dedication to take us all along with you.

[@Saltfly]

This looks like a trip for me. Nice fish too. Watching some of those portages gives me the willys. Don’t have alot of those down here in Fla. But I sure like watching these videos. I’ll be up that way one day to paddle the backcountry. Cool show.

[@nathanm1748]

I'm so glad you're back and your knee is better. Beautiful video as usual Jon.

[@terfred]

We are so blessed to live in Canada

[@tahiti-girl]

The little moose calf was adorable and I loved the hippo howling at the moon. “This water is paralyzing”lol! Funny, but not funny. Glad your safe! Thanks for sharing.

[@joee1976]

Good to see you back doing what you love Jon

[@timcrowley6881]

Like I said before nice. To see you back and you could ask for a better place to come back. Nice can't wait for the next one

[@allanjacobs3735]

Yes !! We're back baby 😁🖤 we've truly missed this in depth quality camping trips from you. Glad to have you back mate 🙏🏻

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot Allan :)

[@tammyvincent9417]

It's amazing how similar that moss on the trees (13:00) looks to the Spanish Moss we have on trees near the coast, and that I saw hanging so thickly on the trees in Savannah, Georgia. It's like a southern moss vs. a northern moss, but they look similar. Congratulations on your channel blowing up (in the good way). I remember when you had ~20k, then 50k and you became full time KZbinr, now you're on your way to 1 million subscribers 🎉

[@patriciawilson5950]

Glad your back! I missed your videos. The wildlife was amazing and I love how you get up at night to film the northern lights and the stars. Thank you

[@expatyankee]

Great to see you out in the wilds again after your knee surgery and for taking us along on the journey. Bonanza of wildlife on the May long weekend and excellent weather for paddling and stargazing! The little brown bird in camp was most likely a Swainson's Thrush with that big eye ring. Cool to see and hear the little black-headed Bonaparte's Gulls so close to shore too. Zen for all and all for zen : )

[@cheryl5540]

Awesome trip. Lots of great views and wildlife. The baby moose was so cute. Keep up the good work, bringing us great videos

[@SchmutzieOutdoors]

The bear footage was amazing, your astrophotography is excellent, the moose shedding the winter coat, followed by the cow with calf...incredible. Loved the otters! Frankly I'm not all that disappointed that you didn't have footage of you carrying your gear through the woods Jon. Just sayin'. I come for the bears and the moose and amazing scenery and the awesome camerawork. If I never see another minute of you carrying your shit over a portage, it's okay. Kidding aside, it's great to see you up and about and talk about landing back on the channel with a bang. Awesome, epic, video.

[@LydiaForJesus]

Communing with Creator over His Glorius Creation, for me. Camping zen seems to non descriptive for me. 🙂 So glad your recovery going well! Joyful you are back doing what you love! You were missed. Best nature vlog experience on YT 🤩 Thank you! Prayers for Gods Blessings on all your endeavors! 🙏🕊

[@antonylund241]

Oh man, i needed this to slow the world down a bit, at least temporarily. Know, you've been missed. I enjoy the wit, the intelect, the incredible photography, and the fact that you're a man of conscience, rare these days in a world gone mad. I'll be off and gone myself next month, where A.I. won't be able to find me har har

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Antony :) Enjoy your escape!

[@chriskleist8352]

Jon, I think your B-roll is some of the best footage on KZbin. You really have an eye for capturing the subtile details of a canoe trip.

[@LostLakes]

Really appreciate that Chris

[@wildernesscanoeassociation]

Welcome back buddy.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you :)

[@margaretconnors1223]

Sorry I guess I should have waited till after I watched it all!! I hope to see Erin soon!! The wildlife is awesome, a lot of people make too much noise and you don’t see that kind of wildlife!! I missed the loons my mother’s favorite bird!! So thanks for a very enjoyable hour!! I loved it!! Don’t over do it to soon listen to your knee!! ☺️

[@lawrencelee2599]

Nice to see you back in your element John. Looking forward to seeing you and Erin camping together!

[@Gonyos]

Oh yes. Finally Jon is back! I might be late but I'm so glad you are back into the nature again.

[@EudamoniaTrout]

Beautiful area so full of life. I could see taking my daughters there. Amazing how powerful moose are in the water. I mean how does that body type move through water so effortlessly? Glad to see you out doing what you love.

[@KarolM1964]

I truly enjoyed this video. The moose and bear sightings were great, and seeing the momma moose and calf was a real treat. One of the things I always look forward to in your videos are the night sky photos and time lapses. They were especially beautiful in this. Say 'hello' to Erin!💙

[@willong1000]

Hah at 10:23! I had almost asked during earlier correspondence, when discussing Farley Mowat and his books, if you had ever read "Lost In The Barrens" or as it was sometimes, regrettably in my opinion, re-titled "Two Against The North." The main point of the story was, as I recall from nearly six decades ago, the efforts of the two young protagonists in learning to work with the Arctic, its flora, fauna and weather in order to survive--not them fighting against those exigencies! The Norse link was a pleasant surprise--something I was not anticipating when reading the book as a junior high (middle school) or early high school student. Years passed before I read of actual archeological excavations that somewhat mirror the young lads' discoveries! It has been so long ago that I cannot remember if the book was a "youth novel" or if it simply featured two youthful characters. In that same time-frame, I was reading such dark and decidedly not youth-oriented fare as Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying" novels; thus, either might be the case. (His "The Bear" first brought me to Faulkner's writing. I was interested in wilderness and hunting from a very early age.)

[@sasquatchjunk]

Hey Brother you can hear the joy in your soul to be out away from roads. Im really happy you have been able to get out, you deserve it! Here's to glucosomene flavored perogee! Stay safe!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah thank you!

[@terizumbusch8408]

So happy to see this video, Looked at my list and saw your name and was just thrilled for you. Be so very blessed and have an absolutely wonderful time. Can't wait to watch the whole video. I'm not kidding Jonathan. I was thrilled to see a video from you and I know everybody elses too. God bless you on your journey❤

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Teri 💚

[@wendyoutdoors2230]

yeah! You are back .Watched the video last night and totally enjoyed it. So happy your recovery is going well. Really missed your videos. Earlier yesterday I thought about you and was going to send you a message and l then checked You Tube and there you were . lt looked like a fantastic trip and all the sweeter for having had a forced time away.

[@Sushi2735]

Seems like you’re getting your MoJo back. Your heart will bring you to your peace again. Take your time, ease into it! You’ve got this ❤

[@Nordic_Adventures]

Love to see you back on the water Jon! Another amazing trip with beautiful views, good food and even some wildlife. Thank you for taking us with you!

[@doster59]

Glad to see you back where you are most at home and not pushing that knee too hard. Good for you, enjoyed the video as always.

[@davemayers9342]

It is often said that you don't know what you miss until it's gone. That's the case with you and your channel Jon. So very happy to see you back out there once more, living the life you so obviously were born to live. Welcome back buddy!!!🤩❤

[@Odd_type]

So happy you're back and healthy! 🥰

[@liamhopkins29]

Havent watched yet; just wanted to come down here and give my thanks for yet another movie of your travels, Jon. Especially given the context regarding your knee (also very impressed that you're already out and about), I am extra grateful for this one. Hope the knee is healing well! Take care

[@codyandargo906]

Fantastic Video! I literally said "yeesssss" when I saw your video post! It's so good to see you back out and doing your thing again as we can all see how much joy it truly brings you! I really like your style of moving/living/going with nature. Not bending nature to your will but seeing the hospitality that is already there. I don't know if that makes sense at all but I feel I have a similar approach to being out in nature.

[@LostLakes]

Appreciate that!