A Week in the Wilderness on Nova Scotia's Island

Four friends trek into the remote highlands during the last few days of 2020. The weather and terrain make for challenging conditions as we deal with injuries, wet feet and cold weather. But as always the landscapes, connections and camaraderie make these trips special.
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[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks for watching! These types of shoulder season trips really put into perspective how important it is to have a game plan before going into the backcountry...as well as a plan B, C and D. Let's all stay safe out there and respect these amazing places!

[@cyh6092]

You're welcomed.

[@leighhunter7922]

Dogs like, “no thanks, I’ll stay in the truck!”

[@woodsworkboot]

There's a fine line between challenging and foolhardy. I'm a fan. Be careful.

[@amandaarseneau4639]

I love Cape Breton and you guys describe the weather so well. love all your videos.

[@brianspencer4220]

Although I've lived my80 years in Ontario, Cape Breton is one of my favourite places. Especially the west shore on the Northumberland Strait. Great people & wonderful beaches. Thanks for the reminder. Stay Safe & thanks Brian 80

[@terrycorkum]

Congrats on the 80 milestone. You Sir have my respect and best wishes. Enjoy the many more years to come Brian you deserve it.

[@terrycorkum]

This is quite possibly my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@timdupont3227]

I stayed in the older cabin up there with some friends back in the early 90's. Nice to see they built a new one. Never went all the way to the Franey trail on our trip though. Just up to the cabin and spent a week there and back down the hill. Great journey. 👍

[@LostLakes]

Oh man that was fun. A ballsy creek crossing. We could feel the satisfaction of making it to the cabin, especially after that night in close quarters. Some great terminology in this one like "scream barfing."

[@NorthernScavenger]

Scream barfing was coined from screaming barfies which is a term used for when your hands warm up after being extremely cold and it hurts so much that you want to scream and barf at the same time. Also learned this one from Mr. Greene ha

[@buckmusky2201]

That turn around mood Dave pulls off at 29:20 is pure gold. That is the look of a man that shoulda only burned a halfer but forgot to put it out and burned the whole thing. I know that look well.

[@MrJayson204]

Dude looks like he’s not even in the same time zone as the rest of us lmaooo

[@blade797]

Lol 😂 I skipped ahead to this timestamp to see what this was all about . He is blitzed 😅

[@bloodyeyeful]

White Hill! You have climbed a 160!!!! Dudes!!!! lol. TY for sharing your adventure, well done.

[@MissJudyJetson]

That's awesome.... last guy went with nothing on the bottom half of him threw the river...lmao

[@tombeckett4340]

I don’t think you will get a nosebleed climbing those mountains. Great video guys thanks. 🇨🇦👍

[@jakepankanin9908]

Crazy you and Alex only have 22K subs when this video has been watched 37K times in 5 days. The youtube algorithm must be working good for you guys!

[@elizabethwhite6364]

Wow! Very awesome and difficult - extremely! Glad you are safe and warm!

[@joelhodder5788]

great video its awesome to see the beautiful landscapes of nova scotia in you videos

[@suezaple4950]

wow what horrible weather you guy's and dog had to deal with some tough cookies you are . as is the dog, love the cabin how nice . nice adventure loved it Sue , Ontario

[@kearnsey64]

That was an epic trip men! Seeing the cabin and it's condition was like discovering the Ritz Carlton!

[@MrJadeyBear]

Another amazing video, Noah. Now I know it’s been a mild winter but a pants off dance off winter?? Not that warm! LOL. Nice work fellas!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Had to bring the New Year in with a bang! No pants style.

[@glengreencorn8733]

Just discovered your channel and I'm hooked. This video in particular got my attention. Well done.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Glad to have you Glen

[@michaelmitchell5909]

You guys had to have heard sounds that you couldn't explain.....thats sasquatch territory. Beautiful, amazing video guys....love to do something like that.

[@zymbotictoot]

You all certainly have earned my like and sub. I'm born and raised in Cape Breton and have never been to White Hill. Absolutely amazing video guys!!!!

[@johnp1]

Good video. It reminds me of your epic Crossing Labrador adventure. I became a regular KZbin viewer thanks to that series.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Glad to have you aboard John

[@johnfunk7568]

I thought your Cross Lab trip made you guys look tough but for a short time, this trip looked tough!

[@betsybronstein1926]

Another stream crossing technique: 2 people, one faces upstream and one down, with arms locked. Move 1 foot at a time. Shoes on but no socks or pants so they’re dry on the other side. Worked really well in a flooded stream with strong current/heavy packs. Love your videos!😊

[@marianfrances4959]

One tough hike! That cabin is a godsend! Hello from Alberta. 😉👍🇨🇦🐾🌖🌲🔥 p.s. that swim was nuts!!!😨

[@brianwofford3831]

Wow, what an epic trip. I wish there were places like that in the SE US. Thanks for the extra effort on the videography.

[@novascotiatina2980]

You captured our motel at the beginning where the sign welcomes you to the Cabot Trail the second you turned off the main hwy..... come stay with us on your next trip 😁 We would love to meet Osa!

[@Wearespurstv]

I stayed at a motel outside old orchard Beach and don't regret it. It was family owned so it was really well decorated and stocked. My room even had 2 recliners. Place was spotless and I got to watch a hot air balloon take off from their front lawn.

[@LostCaper]

Small world a Tina

[@Montestuma]

Very cool guys, it hasn't been a great winter for this type of thing. must have been challenging.

[@jacqueline7118]

Absolutely fantastic adventure and wonderful spot. I love CB, it is a beautiful place. The cabin was in better shape than a lot of them because it is so remote, less destruction because only serious woods travelers would venture that far in. Got a great laugh out of too much food, whiskey and feeling like a bag of smashed assholes, that Dave is a funny guy. Thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@T3PinR]

great video. Very well filmed - liked it a lot!

[@wudzen]

I enjoyed the video Except for watching the dog sit on snow and looking after his paws. Whining so much and no mention or attention to the dog. Why take the dog ?

[@Lyndaloulindin]

I agree! And taking a chance having the dog cross the river....no way! Poor thing 👎🏻

[@meerkatreserve7543]

Thanks for this, I won’t even try to watch animal abuse. 🤮

[@bernkondret9981]

Second time I have watched this. Tough environment. Enjoy the trips you take with your friends.

[@LostCaper]

I don’t like the rain in the winter and we get a lot of it here in Cape Breton. Great video

[@Chris_at_Home]

I’ve only been there in the summer but I do remember the heaviest rainfall I’ve been in back in the 1960s as a kid. My Dad and I were fishing and we got soaked even with rain gear. I’ve been to a few jungle places that came close, but Cape Breton rain still holds first place for a downpour in my 70 years.

[@robertwells1993]

You guys definitely pushed it to the limit Noah! Glad you made it thru Okay, I know it took a while to recuperate from that!

[@caperby3818]

I live In cape breton the highlands here are beautiful good video fellas we have the best trout fishing and golfing in this island as well

[@sallyfrenette9643]

Wow, what a trip. You guys are tough. Glad it all turned out ok. ☺️

[@williamkenyon9858]

We call it Swinter here in New England. The cold with rain can be a real show stopper. Glad you guys made it out safe. 2021 will be better!!

[@KelJayP]

Awesome video!!! Thank you all!

[@safromnc8616]

Unbelievable to find a quality cabin out there....Awesome trip....am waiting for the chance to come up and explore a bit of NS. Oso is so chill...lol Nothing is worse than getting wet...

[@joewalsh2668]

Man, I miss home! Great video

[@9Trudikk]

I really enjoyed this TRIP! Again your music picks are really great (Here from Atlanta GA. US.)

[@ianmacrae4963]

Really enjoyed watching this. I am a three season camper and now I know why! I would much rather be an armchair adventurer on these winter treks. Props to you three for pulling this off though, that looked pretty tough at times. But that makes stories even better after the trip is over.

[@lipsticklodge7526]

U guys rock! Loved watching this!

[@kurtarchibald922]

Awesome trip guys . Can’t wait to get back in there again, been through from chetticamp lake and Benjies lake but haven’t been out the Frany trail yet . Still a A frame camp at junction of Sunday lake , no door or stove but sure was nice in hail storm .

[@drbsmokelake5564]

Awesome Guys..... beautiful beautiful beautiful country ! Keep the videos coming Noah. Much appreciated.

[@scottcullum4642]

Awesome guys. Just came across your channel and now can’t get enough. Got my sub boys . 👌👌

[@josefpausch3771]

Wow! this is the best video I have ever watched. Your Dog is awesome. What is the Dogs name. I will be 80 years old on july4th you guys are living my dream. Thank you

[@michaellebaron594]

What a great way to end the year. Thanks for sharing the beauty, hardships, and joy of adventure.

[@kylew398]

Another great trip. Another great video and edit. Good one Boy's can't wait for the next. Thanks for sharing.

[@lindacsmith13]

Sorry about the cold ball dunk but glad you made it.

[@caminantigonish]

Just had to rewatch this from a year ago! Would love to do this trip. Unfortunately those days are over for me... In my younger years I did many trips like this in the backwoods of Guysborough County, staying in old cabins or building lean-tos to sleep through a winter night!

[@laurenm6511]

I couldnt do it...I'm with the dog...hiding in the truck. I hope that guy is ok. Tough to be sick during that

[@MidwestFirecraft]

Mad respect. That was an epic adventure.

[@Jeff-vt8kn]

You guys make every journey an exciting adventure keep up the good times.

[@matthewbellemore2067]

-20C, pissin rain and a screamin wind. That's it? We don't even need pants boys!

[@Ianhurley54]

OMG you guys that was a ruff trip. You changed your intro music. I loved the loons

[@dirtyal6567]

And to think someone hauled all the stuff out there to build that cabin and a wood stove, it was a haul just to walk back there. Thats badass for whoever did it.

[@williamgildea8348]

I just came across your channel, loving everything I’ve seen so far. This one is exceptionally good. I would love to live in that cabin all year round, or something like it. Definitely pushed the subscribed button. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@davemoulton8051]

A free plug for the best rum ol J D Shore

[@mike665kane6]

What a spot. So awesome that there’s people that will put places like that for others to use. Makes you really want to leave it better than you found it out of gratitude. Awesome trip boys. Stay safe!

[@robadr13]

Great video guys. 'Two thumbs up! Better than Netflix!' - RottenPotatoes

[@LostCaper]

I am a Cape Breton guy been in the highlands many many times.

[@copperjacket00]

always wanted to hike to white hill. But not in the winter. I'm not that tough .

[@birdnerd119]

Every time the wind would pick up in the video I could feel it brrrrr I do ok with cold but the wind gets me 🥶

[@NorthernScavenger]

You and me both Gab

[@robertgorman5622]

I would love to visit Nova Scotia such beautiful country.... Do you know bad Chad??

[@cliffscott2816]

The music at the 35 minute mark really suited the moment,

[@douglasjaquays4820]

Great video showing what can really happen on a trip. It is hard to plan on all that happened to you guys. Love the duck tape fix. Now go out and buy some new pants. When we left our cabin for the winter we always left it stocked with wood and food and warm blankets just in case some one needed help.

[@sherrierifenberg2199]

good job, lads!

[@lorib5114]

Did they mention what mountain they were climbing? Amazing trip!

[@paulhayes9765]

Awesome trip guys. You have to like the weather in Nova Scotia. Give it 10 minutes and it will change. Thanks for taking along with you guys. Have a great 2021 and I'm looking forward to more adventures. Cheers 👌

[@crosisofborg5524]

I own 86 acres of cape Breton. It’s beautiful country.

[@l214laus]

Loved the look of the barren landscape. You even had the hound of the Baskerville with you. Well done Osa. Huge efforts by all.

[@pacediver2594]

Great adventure,you do a great job showing things to do here in Nova Scotia although some would go to your extreme lol

[@MrGeroth]

You guys are awesome. I would have been able to make it, but then I’m 71. Thanks for sharing.

[@caperby3818]

I live here in Cape breton I love this place had the best fishing golfing quading skidoo

[@terra_6978]

Right on, Cape Breton bud, it's strange seeing my province in a video

[@marcelc7135]

That was a tough one Noah! Awesome. The trip in itself looks challenging, but filming the whole thing takes determination. Thank you for another great adventure.

[@damianwelsh486]

You guys rock. Totally bad ass.

[@elisabethe8055]

This trip is hardcore, and the persistence you guys show is impressive. The dog, she looks kind of a Swedish Elkhound? Thank you for sharing, this was a great one!

[@rhomacity]

great video, cool music, well narrated. Awesome trip. cheers.

[@txlabmansteamtoysmore4980]

Awesome way to end 2020. You did a great job filming considering the conditions.

[@dwrivers47]

Wicked trip, hardcore. With friends like these who needs fantasies, lol.

[@narayanlombard1286]

Cool video, great trip. I watched the video while cycling on the home bike... and with you guys, I could cycle longer than ever bevore. (I started cycling at 7.1. at home office, to break a little bit my day)

[@aprilburton4032]

Who cabin this belong too? That,s cool you guys found this.

[@MGreen-vz6yb]

Guys, The only people out there are trappers that time of year. Why in the world did you not wait until summer to make that trek? If one of you broke a leg, the other two would have to carry him out or go get help to come get him.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Hard not to take advantage of a week off in beautiful Cape Breton

[@brentrudderham3060]

I am from Ingonish and I have been in the highlands throughout the year. I have seen it snow every month of the year. Had my dad fishing on July 4 and we had 6" of snow. Staying dry is important. Good trip. Thank you and have fun.

[@LostCaper]

From baddeck live in st Ann’s.

[@bloodyeyeful]

White Hill! You have climbed a 160!!!! Dudes!!!! lol. TY for sharing your adventure, well done.

[@andreasarctaediusbjorklund2504]

How come the first guy to cross that ice cold creek didn´t start a fire? It must´ve been cold as hell just putting on the clothes.

[@NorthernScavenger]

If it was much colder that would have been an option. Though, moving with our packs would warm us up better than a fire would in this situation

[@andreasarctaediusbjorklund2504]

@@NorthernScavenger Ok, thank you for answering. Keep on producing great content for us.

[@CoveringWater]

Awesome trip boys! You can definitely never be 100 percent prepared for every situation, that's for sure. Hope to see an Alex adventure soon. Cheers

[@prof.heinous191]

Thanks for the epic film Noah! And for armchair explorers with a little too much time on their hands, where's the cabin? Clue: point above.

[@sabanathanasaippillai1053]

I never been there. Nice lovely place.before you set the map is Easy????? Any way you make it.

[@rhaef]

Wow, what an adventure! Really enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@rickm.10]

This was a nice video boys. Osa, what a spirit you have!! I had a rottie named Osa years ago, and she was a great dog too!

[@justinlake7232]

You should come visit the east coast of NL. We've got way more tuckamore (low scrubby spruce) and the weather is at least as bad! The scenery is worth it though.

[@roderickcampbell2105]

That's for sure! But it applies to many places around NL too. Some great tuckamore on the west coast. And yes, the scenery is certainly worth it.

[@MrJadeyBear]

They did an epic journey across NL. Paddle trip. Was crazy good.

[@brianferris1233]

🌲🦅🌲thank you for sharing your video today stay happy and healthy out there🌲🦅

[@tinahennigar875]

That was the best film I’ve seen in awhile! Great job guys! I hope the cabin builders get to see this and how much it was appreciated. Im sure they’re great Cape Bretoners!

[@allancampbell8274]

good job

[@lynsgabellone1332]

Hey guys, Impressive hike!!! I live on an acreage in the Highlands and never go into the forest in winter, so was very cool to see. I was also super impressed with the cabin, cheers to the people that made that happen, good on ya.

[@LostCaper]

I live the st Ann’s area. Originally from baddeck. The highlands are awesome especially if you ski-doo

[@scottd3532]

Could u give me the approximate gps location cordinates of the cabin please?

[@geraldgallant7500]

not to bright guys!! should have been a rope tied from one of you to the dog to cross that river on the way in!! the dog is older and not as heavy as either one of you!!but looks like u all had fun!! happy new year to all!

[@justinkinney5773]

same here in maine this year not much of a winter but very nice to see u guys out