7 Days On The Spanish Part 2 - Late fall canoe trip down the Spanish River

[@chriswagland2527]

Brings me back to my St. John's days!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks!

[@CanoeTheNorth]

Nice work on part 2 Jason. Really like the story telling and think the wide aspect ratio looks great. Those 17’ solo canoe can certainly be tough with some headwind.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks! We had actually booked 15's but due to a mixup we had to roll with those biggies! Hey, maybe we'll meet up in March?

[@chriswagland2527]

I'm loving the soundtrack as much as I'm reliving a fabulous trip from years ago that kicked off in Bisco

[@WyeExplorer]

It's as if you went to film school. This trip, besides being mesmerizing and engrossing, is a lesson in telling a tale. I've put it in my to study folder. Good going. Mark

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you. Yes I went to Sheridan for "media arts" and currently work at CBC.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome That's OK - yeah I can see the experience now. It shows!

[@davidcloutier6771]

Jason you and Jordan make a good team. The funny thing about it is you guys just met for this trip. Most people would never do that. Keep up the good work. Enjoying both of your navigational communication. Like I said....Good teamwork!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks David. That was Jordan's first time soloing on a trip! He managed well and yeah we helped each other out. He made a good call in part three to scout a rapid section that I was going to just run. :-)

[@n2p_]

Who is that one lost soul who downvoted this?? Amazing vid, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericdeschamps5095]

As good as the first time around! Thanks for the cold winter evasion!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

You are very welcome!

[@DennyT71]

Hey guys you got a package. No whinning, just fun. 👍😁 I love it did Quetico in a full ten days of rain with guys that cried like little kids. I paddled solo. Only one out of 7. Crybabies. I just laughed. You guys are GREAT. Way to go men. Look like you enjoyed. Thanks for the share.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Dennis! It sure would be nice to paddle the Spanish during the summer... need twice as many days to get in all the swimming.

[@tomtommy2227]

The moment when you say it feels like were in the Yukon is interesting.... I felt the exact same thing in that same spot, I had done a very long Yukon trip the summer before paddling the Spanish. I camped at that spot on the gravel bar in low water!!

[@MarkSwanton-bh5rr]

A noticeable perm-a smile !

[@davidgroomes254]

Hi Jason you shows get better and better last summer bought new paddle and got my canoe out. For the first time in yrs mostly because of u been at my camp so I never saw them to today hope u are well really enjoyed every minute

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Awesome David! Thanks bro, good to hear you are back at it... good for the soul.

[@tombeckett4340]

It is a great River and the fishing is also great. I haven’t seen anything from you lately I hope you’re doing well with your health. Thanks 👍🇨🇦

[@CampingAcrossOntario]

We're really enjoying this series! Beautiful video!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you!

[@jamieporter6305]

Admire the stubbornly positive attitude despite those wet, cold conditions. Another great video, thank you!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Jamie... not much choice really. It would have been worse as a solo trip... better to have someone to complain to :-)

[@jasonlaramee143]

Love your ability to story tell and capture these trips. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to watching many more!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Jason.

[@LarryHyett]

Kudos for maintaining such a positive attitude when the weather can easily get you down. Nothing worse to me than cold rain... You've more guts than me keeping your camera out while running those swifts! Great series Jason.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

More guts or less brains. :-)

[@Mulingko]

Looks like an absolute blast. The bad weather makes for memories, Scott better have regrets by now. lol. Cant wait for some warmer weather to get out too, but this is helping with the itch. Thanks again Jason. Cant wait for part 3.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Steve! Glad it's hitting the spot. I'm not sure Scott has even watched these yet!

[@canoeguide]

October is a fantastic time to be tripping in Ontario but every time I've done it there's definitely been a higher sense of "don't mess up," especially around moving water (and several days of snow.) It's interesting how apparent it is that you both became more comfortable with the swifts/rapids as you went on. Can't wait for part 3!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

thanks man... yes we were learning things quickly! Jordan was particularly ballsy to do this.. his first time soloing on a trip.

[@szakmanygyorgy]

Man, you are the best filmmaker bushcrafter ever! This is a long short story as the Big two hearted river from Hemigway. You are the Hemingway of the video-making! I know it, I did my MSc thesis on Hemingway :) Just let you know, you have fans at the other side of the Earth: I am from Hungary, Europe. This 3 vids and the Karma moose vids are pure mastetpieces! Btw around 8-9 minutes who plays that blues?!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks so much! The guitar work is a friend of mine with a bit of electronic post process afterwards.

[@82caferacer]

Awesome. Gotta watch it again with my wife tonight.

[@richardreedy117]

Really enjoyed this episode 2. I had to wait a couple days, which was very difficult, because my wife was hogging the 60" TV..it was worth the wait. Thank you.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Let me guess, she was watching My Self Reliance videos? Haha.

[@richardreedy117]

I wish. Actually, Say yes to the dress I think. I’ve started telling her for every one of those or Judge Judy I see, even if I just accidentally walk through the room, I have to watch a Tumblehome just to cleanse my brain.

[@earlhayes2969]

What a awesome trip how nice is a fire after a long day of wet paddling 👍👍🍻🍻

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yes indeed. They were a straight up necessity a couple of the nights.

[@ThePursuitofPassion]

Glad it has turned out well so far. High risk in those scenarios, so glad you guys are making the right calls with portaging the more challenging rapids. Otherwise great footage and looks like you guys are having fun!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Fingers crossed!

[@gilligallou]

Cold n wet,, it’s “the way she goes” Ray says, lol 👌🇨🇦👍 nice red breasted nuthatch as a alarm in the opening, then a raven, snow and rain kept the birds down, any owls at night around the campsites? Beautiful river, thank you for sharing. Bob 😎

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Bob!

[@jimhanson7476]

Man those canoes look amazing on this beautiful river, again the water level looks perfect... Well done guys...

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Keep'em coming! Loving this series.

[@MidwestFirecraft]

Loved the forward shots, felt like I was in the canoe with you. Beautiful scenery, can't wait for part 3!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you. I'm partial to that cam angle too. Stabilization on the Go Pro seems to do well from that vantage point as well.

[@rockettoutdoors]

Great part two bud! Def some rough weather and tough lines but you always push through with a grin. Great stuff, looking forward to the next vid👍

[@downeastprimitiveskills7688]

I'm still liking that river.

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Loving it! watch out for the PFD... This is fun!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Good stuff. I'm enjoying this adventure! I feel confident you could have made those Rapids. Going into it without a more experienced paddler with you can erode the confidence, but sometimes makes the best memories. No shame in making a decision either way! Looking forward to part 3.

[@beachcomberz]

I like the getting up from having head buried in the bow of the canoe to see the rocks just below surface 'oh'

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yeah river noob mistake... in hindsight I can see it approaching clearly (maybe cuz cam is mounted higher?).. lucky I didn't hit a boulder nose on drifting along at that speed.

[@mr.fisher3973]

I have got to do one of these trips - I'm not getting any younger. Great video.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Damn time just keeps on ticking! I feel ya... I often measure my remaining time in how many more trips I have left.

[@barbmcnaughton6119]

Campers..eagerly awaiting part 3!🛶

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Barb. Part 3 on Thursday.

[@campmade33]

Did it again brother. Looks lovely..

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

thanks bro

[@justinflott5133]

Great video!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

thanks Justin!

[@peterrebe1707]

one word....amazeballs!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Peter!

[@tombeckett4340]

It’s a wonder Jordan didn’t say don’t forget your PFD I would have. That’s what buddy’s do . That train was a Chapleau crew running it. I knew most of them .

[@terlorskitch]

I’m always thinking rapids are much better with higher water

[@davidvermeer560]

Loving it! Keep up the great work!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks David!

[@cliffordwright1603]

Does it always rain on the Spanish. When we did it it rained hard every day. At one point we got into a hunting camp and got their wood stove going and dried everything then continued on. Great trip though

[@mikelyons3117]

Beautiful job , amazing video

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Mike

[@missinipemagic8951]

Great footage. I bet that if you hadn't mentioned the missing pfd, no one would have noticed! The whole "forgetting to switch the camera on" thing can be a real ball breaker. Its not like you can go back and do it again. The best footage I never got was on the Snake when we ran the main rapids and dumped. It would have been awesome 'cept I'd put the Go Pro on to photo mode.:-(

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Ah! Photo mode has hit me before too! Maddening. The Go Pros have other little quirks that can ruin things too but overall its an amazing little cam.

[@missinipemagic8951]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome Yes the Go Pro is an awesome little tool that has revolutionised our ability to tell a story. I'm glad it has moved on from the "I think it is pointing in the right direction" days.

[@jccapwell]

Again, a master at work. Question. Night 3. Was there a ledge in the river on that portage? Perhaps in your water level a fairly obvious stand wave? The weather conditions that you two encountered were a major challenge. I am impressed with how you maintained your sense of humor.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you. I so seem to remember a fairly high standing wave in there near the top of the rapid. There was path in there but it required more skill than we had.

[@brianj9635]

Just awesome! Thank you for making the efforts to capture this and sharing with us. (Niagara) What are the paddling gloves you had?

[@jasonirwin2463]

Thanks Brian! I meant to get back to you about posting link on BCUSA... no probs at all... share away! The gloves were a MEC brand glove, nothing to fancy... sure glad I had them!

[@jwrappuhn71]

Fantastic vid Jason, beautiful scenery, when you were camping at night did a train ever go by?

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

We heard the train in the distance on that last night in part two... we were close to rapids though so it drowned it out a bit. We heard a moose quite close to us than night as well... gave us a good jump as it mashed through the bush nearby.

[@rhourston2338]

So a beautiful experience - thanks for sharing! Where does one find and purchase that handy essentials such pocket that you have in front (attached to your vest?)? Thanks

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Hi there. The little pouch on the front is actually part of the lifejacket. The lifejacket does have webbing on the front and back to add extra bits. For a while I was using an extra pouch on the back to carry some items but ultimately I wasn't happy with extra weight while paddling.

[@rhourston2338]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome Hi tumble! I was wondering a recommendation for a good quality rain jacket for camping and thought that's what you had along with a front pouch. I will look into that life vest. Thank you so much for the insight. Ciao!

[@cougmantx]

Buddy, how many batteries do you have for your cameras? LOL, great videos.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

A lot! For a week I'll bring a battery per day for the GoPro.

[@brianstarr8558]

Awesome trip. What kind of insulation did you end up using under you in your hammock to prevent the frozen backside? What brand of hammock were you using?

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Hi Brian, It's a Hennessy... Expedition Zip I believe. The light under quilt is made by OneTigris... Amazon find. With a few simple mods it works well with this hammock. For me it was good down to around 0 Celsius... the last couple nights were -2 and -5. The toes were not happy at -5 but rest of me was pretty good. I used to do the Thermarest program but find the quilt much better / easier.

[@johndeakin978]

Been waiting for this 😊

[@MikeProut]

Love it! What’s your Hammock setup? Underquilt, foam pad or inflatable mattress? Got the calendar ready for the next release!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Mike. It's a Hennessy zipper model and I have a light under quilt (OneTigris) that is good to about -1. 2nd last night it was -2 ish and the last night was -5 with a breeze all night. My toes were not impressed and I was awake every 1/2 hr trying to get warm. I used to use a Thermarest in there and it was good mainly because it doubled as my chair around camp. It was pain though... shifting around and chilly in the compressed areas. I do like the way the quilt works... just need a better one for sub zero.

[@MikeProut]

Tumblehome awesome! Very helpful. I made an underquilt out of an old sleeping bag but I think it will be good only down to -5 ish. Been using a neo air trekker otherwise. Cheers!

[@rebelwithano4890]

aaaah amazeballs!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks!

[@mrgjoe]

Love your videos, even got my wife into watching them. BTW what hammock do you use? Thinking about getting one.. Cheers!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Joe, It's a Hennesy something or other... Expedition Zip I think. I opted for the larger fly as it works as a big tarp... if you go with Hennessy, get the snakeskins too... lets you " put away" the hammock even while set up so you can chill under the tarp in bad weather. The skins also keep the hammock dry when setting up in the wet. Lots of good hammocks out there now though... try them all!

[@mrgjoe]

Thank you! I'll definitely check some out. I currently camp with a Eureka Sunriver 2 tent that I absolutely love. Looking forward to part 3...

[@michaelwolf8781]

What Camera did you use for that? There is not one making videos like this. Keep doing this, please 😄

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Michael. I used a Hero 6 mostly but normally I have the DSLR out more too. It was just so wet that I couldn't be bothered at times. I"m pretty impressed with the Hero 6... 7 is supposed to be even better. So often I wanted to get the bigger cam out but was too busy navigating etc... lake travel has its advantages. :-)

[@nathancamp6310]

YEAH BUD!

[@pianohands2]

Glad you were both safe. Maybe not the best planning - not much experience with whitewater, isolated location, and perfect conditions for hypothermia. Don’t try this at home, kids.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Very true! We bit off a bit more than we had experience for... came out of it with a bit of luck :-)

[@bigdaddytreevo4120]

Beauty eh? Did your heart skip a beat when you realized what you had done without the safety of your PFD?

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yes! It was Jordan who noticed... I was just silent with my jaw open. I ran two or three rapids like that. :-0

[@rhourston2338]

*pouch /pocket bag

[@johndeakin978]

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