BIG ALGONQUIN CANOE TRIP - DAY 2 - BEACH IN THE WILDERNESS! (4K)

[@jbt6007]

The world can get one down but then there are Chris and Julia who restore our faith in humanity. Seriously. These vlogs are good for the soul.

[@ChrisProuse]

Aww! Glad to hear :)

[@iamwhoiam4410]

You ladies are awesome and an inspiration to anyone that thinks they can't, but you show them they can. Thanks for taking the time and dedication to produce your beautiful videos for us.

[@ChrisProuse]

Aww! Thanks so much - that means a lot to us :)

[@TrailAesthetics]

only the two of you could make coffee in the woods seem like a heavenly dream. not to mention how well groomed your campsite is,LOL. when i arrive at camp, it looks like a bomb went off in my car and exploded all my camping shit everywhere. my campsite always looks like a kids messy room. you guys crack me up, but in a good way.

[@sageleeone]

I so look forward to your lake trips! Chris, I enjoy how your creativity keeps widening and unfolding making for a viewers delight!, thanks you! Julia, Your strength and gentle determination is inspiring and you both delight us with your kindness and friendliness and your romantic times are Heartwarming!

[@ChrisProuse]

Aww! Thanks so much Sage! That means a lot to us :)

[@AGKRex]

Seven weeks and my gf and I are doing three days on Maligne Lake in our kayaks. I absolutely love your videos you two are an inspiration to get healthy and go out there are do these things. Thank you.

[@ChrisProuse]

Awesome! Glad to hear - hope you have a great trip Andrew! :)

[@AGKRex]

Chris Prouse thank you!!

[@DanSines]

It's day 2 yay. Seeing as I get no holiday this summer I can live vicariously through you and Julia. Thanks Chris. Love you guy's......

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks for watching Dan! :)

[@jantuitman]

Your Algonquin videos are my favorite KZbin content of all time. You two do a really good job sharing the wonders you experience with an audience. It really makes me feel relaxed and "on a holiday" even though I never have been to Canada and I know nothing about canoeing, hiking, camping.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks so much Jan! Glad to hear :)

[@JD-tm8jv]

I love falling asleep to your videos haha. not boring at all....just a peaceful bliss.

[@ChrisProuse]

Nice - I totally understand... I sometimes just like to listen to the audio from the 360 videos of the water quietly lapping on the shoreline :)

[@MrSnmpsniffer]

Me too! It's my night time thing. So peaceful!!

[@ChrisProuse]

Nice! :)

[@jimattrailswehike6295]

The park is so gorgeous. Definitely have to add this to the list. Can’t wait to see the lookout. I’m excited for tomorrow too ;)

[@kathiepilotte6743]

Just started watching you two and I'd love to find a partner or even a friend to do these trips. Just not the same doing that alone, but its hard finding someone. Thanks for the great videos!!

[@ed_doadt]

Outstanding, Chris!! Lots of great stuff, but that star-trail shot near the end is amazing!! Thanks for always sharing your trips and video talents with us here! Cheers!!

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Ed! Love watching the stars in Algonquin - truly humbling to look up and see so many :)

[@crumethane]

Another great video! You ladies are an inspiration to be healthy and active. I don't want to just watch you do these amazing things but do them myself.

[@ChrisProuse]

Glad to hear Rob! You should totally go for it! :)

[@CanoeTheNorth]

The time and effort you guys put into your videos is amazing. Best quality on youtube. WOW......

[@aubreymaxam7465]

I love your videos! I used to canoe Algonquin from 1976 to about 1984. Love it up there. Got a bad heart now so it really brings a smile to my face watching your videos.

[@ChrisProuse]

Glad to hear you're enjoying them - hope you're doing well Aubrey :)

[@aubreymaxam7465]

I sort of stumbled across your videos one time when you mentioned canoe lake. Been hooked ever since. Be safe an keep up the great work!

[@MySelfReliance]

What a beautiful day! Are you still using a stabilizer on your main camera on all of your trips?

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Shawn! Yep! Wait until you see what we put it through - really impressed by how well it's held up :)

[@tombeckett4340]

Great trip and the music was awesome thanks. 🇨🇦👍

[@peter123123st]

Love your videos and your adventures. Every time I see your blue barrel sitting UPRIGHT in the canoe I wonder why it isn't on its side. It will lower the center of gravity and give you a bit more stability and less windage lying down!! One old adage of canoe tripping is "nothing sticking up above the gunwales (too much) except the paddlers!! Looking forward to the next episode. Thanks for the work you put into these. Dave

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Dave! Haha, yeah, we get that a lot... all the heavy stuff's at the bottom of the barrel, so there isn't very much above the gunwales. The big canvas backpack that lays in the bottom of the canoe is also a lot heavier, and offsets it quite a bit. I come from a competitive rowing / racing background too, where the boat shells are much more tippy... so the canoe feels like a big bus in comparison :)

[@markjohnson679]

Your videos have inspired me to finally do this and I couldn't be more excited for my first interior camping trip in Algonquin with my girlfriend in late July. Can't wait to say "ahh the first few strokes" and try some peanut better smores. Thank you for providing the best Algonquin videos on the interwebs!

[@ChrisProuse]

So glad to hear Mark! That's awesome - you're both going to have a fantastic time in the park! :)

[@mikeadams4605]

Thanks, Chris and Julia!! I was on Cedar Lake 2 weeks ago and this video just brought me back to Algonquin happy place!!!

[@ChrisProuse]

Nice! Glad to hear - thanks for watching Mike! :)

[@truenorth365]

Nice to follow your adventure, cant wait for the next episode! (thumbs up)

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Magnus! We've got a special one coming up next! :)

[@حموحمو-ر7ع]

aw mna6'r ra3h 😍

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Fantastic I'm really enjoying this series....liked that you left the little stumble whilst getting into the canoe in😉👍

[@ChrisProuse]

Haha, that little part made me laugh too! Glad to hear you're enjoying them - thanks for watching Martin! :)

[@AvoidingChores]

awesome paddle & portage.

[@MrSnmpsniffer]

Beautiful!! More stary time lapse!! That was gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Sean! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@philnesmith8635]

One of my fave channels! We recently made the trek from New York to Algonquin for a quick overnighter with our canoe to check it out. Your vids were the inspiration to plan more trips. Thanks for sharing! Hope to run into you on the water some day.

[@ChrisProuse]

That's awesome Phil! So glad to hear :)

[@twk0500]

Hi Chris, wow- another amazing video, Almost like being there. Love you guys. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Take care, Tom.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Tom! More coming soon! :)

[@dlmac5935]

Love your videos! The quality and editing are first rate, the content is beautiful and the chemistry between you two is palpable and great to watch. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks David! :)

[@joewalsh3022]

I just started watching your videos a few weeks ago, they are awesome!!!! Great job. I can't wait to move up that way, so excited.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks for watching, and welcome to the channel! :)

[@cliffordwright1603]

Great trip video. Opeongo can be very rough at times you handled it like pros. Beautiful video well done

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Clifford! It was a wild ride! :)

[@frankkuhnle7408]

Wow (so eine schöne Natur..:-) Nice Trip.....

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Frank! :)

[@adreabrooks11]

As always, your camping videos are without peer! I love your personalities and your gift for capturing the majesty of the park. Big Crow is one of my favourite places in the world - but I've never been there with the water as high as it's been this year, and that's making your video doubly fascinating. If I may, though, I'd like to offer two quick tips regarding your food barrel. I'm no guru, but I think you might find these helpful. *1.* When you're bear-proofing, you shouldn't tie your barrel right next to the tree trunk, and you ought to hang it well away from camp. A black bear (especially earlier in the year, when they're lighter and hungrier) would have no problem following its nose to the smells of dinner, locating the barrel and shimmying up the trunk to knock the barrel down. Keeping it some distance away disperses the food smells to some degree, and hanging it three feet or more out from the trunk keeps the bear from reaching out to knock it down. Also, the higher you hang it, the better. Bears are surprisingly good jumpers, and can grab a barrel that's eight or ten feet up. Of course, getting a rope that high is always a challenge. A trick I use is to put a security mooring snap (five bucks at Canadian Tire www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/kingchain-security-mooring-snap-0618822p.html#spc ) in the food barrel. It makes for an easily-attached throw-weight (the extra pound of weight is better than hunting for the right rock in the undergrowth, especially if one comes in after dark), and can clip to the barrel's harness securely. A final point here: if you have trouble finding a long, horizontal branch strong enough to support the barrel (the usual situation, in my experience), toss a second rope up a nearby tree, and tie that to the barrel as well. You can then use the second rope to draw the barrel away from the first tree and out of bear-reach. *2.* When you put the food barrel in the canoe, I notice that you always put it bottom-down. This is fine if the barrel is only half-full, but if the stuff in the barrel is any higher than your canoe's gunwales, it will make the canoe unstable and tippy. Watching you two going through the chop on Opeongo reminded me of how I learned this lesson (the hard way, with an unintentional swim) some few years back, in almost the exact same place. If you lay the barrel on its side, straps up, it'll be easy to lift in and out, and will lower the height of your cargo, and the lowered center of gravity will act as ballast. The padded waist-strap on those harnesses keep them from rolling back and forth, even in wider canoes, and the seal on the lid keeps your food dry if the canoe should take on water from rain, etc. Anyway, just a few thoughts to keep you two happy and safe on your journeys. :) PS: In one of your earlier videos, you praised the yoke pad that you use for portaging. It convinced me to go out and buy one of my own. Best $20 I ever spent! It turned the 3 km portage I did a few weeks ago from an ordeal into a manageable jaunt - so thank you for mentioning it! We're all learning all the time, and I love watching videos like yours for exactly such reasons. Stay awesome!

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Adrea! Haha, yeah, we get that a lot... all the heavy stuff is at the bottom of the food barrel, so there isn't very much weight above the gunwales. The bigger canvas backpack that lays flat in the bottom of the canoe is also a lot heavier, and offsets it quite a bit. We often cover really long distances and need to eat on-the-go in the boat, or frequently access camera gear in the barrel, so it's just easier to keep it upright for easy access. I come from a competitive rowing background too, where the narrow racing shells are waaaay more tippy... so the canoe feels like a giant flat barge in comparison :)

[@MkmeOrg]

That was... EPIC. Well done and thanks for bringing us along! Cheers. Eric

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Eric! :)

[@orengi5538]

that was beautiful! thank you so match for that. Oren

[@oxycrimson]

Idyllic 😁

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@brianspencer4220]

Ladies that is quite a trip. Not sure I would have staid on the water in those winds but maybe 2 in the canoe makes it possible. Thanks for including me Brian 77

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks so much Brian! Hope your summer's going well :)

[@springfield03sniper]

Thanks for the post! A great way to spend my Saturday night!

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks for watching - hope you're having a great weekend! :)

[@WestCoastWheelman]

Nice sultry curves, sturdily built but not overweight, doesn't talk back... Yup, Swift sure make some sexy boats!

[@ChrisProuse]

Hahaha! Julia and I laughed so hard when we read your comment - they do indeed! :)

[@cambellfamilysix]

Your both amazing. I've done that part of your trip with a friend and two of my boys. The view of that cliff was absolutely brilliant. Good job👍😃

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks so much Courtney! The view certainly is incredible - the next one coming up is definitely a special one! :)

[@Aaronime]

Glorious 4k goodness. You're the best!

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Aaronime! More coming soon! :)

[@katokhaelan4881]

Ahhhhhhh yeaaaaaah!

[@ChrisProuse]

Haha, thanks for watching Kato! :)

[@mgm140]

Again.. super Awesome and Great Job!

[@emilymclaughlin3655]

These videos make my heart happy! Love the editing, and personality :) Always want more videos but appreciate all the time that goes into these. I just got into sea kayak camping along Georgian Bay/Killarney etc and I can't imagine filming while navigating/paddling/not crashing into rocks. Any entry level (cheap) action cams you recommend? I keep looking at the Nikon Keymission 80. Thinking I could put it on my PDF or mount to the boat. Don't know much about action cams though.

[@ChrisProuse]

Aww! Thanks so much Emily! That means a lot :) That's awesome - you're going to have a great time! Kevin Callan has some great videos in the Georgian Bay coastal area too if you haven't already seen them. Nikon makes some great products, though their company as a whole is in a little trouble at the moment, so I'm not sure how much continued support we'll see them put into that product line. GoPro's struggling a little too, though I think they'll be able to weather the storm with more market share... their smaller "Session" camera might be a good choice. There's also a company called "Yi", who makes a pretty decent affordable 4K action camera that's competing with GoPro right now for quite a bit less, and from what I've seen online, the quality look pretty good :)

[@LibertyLeslie]

I have that French press coffee squeeze....It is great since I no longer can drink pots and pots.

[@kellybalkom7149]

Another wonderful and relaxing video to watch. Could you please tell me about your MSR tent as I need a new one. Would you recommend it?

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Kelly! It's been great so far - it seems well constructed, and MSR is a brand that I've developed a lot of trust with over the years :)

[@kellybalkom7149]

Good to know, thanks so much!

[@sherthom5672]

I've never seen a large lake that doesn't have motor boats and jet skies racing all over it. Canada sure knows how to treasure its national resources.

[@ChrisProuse]

The peace and quiet is amazing :) Thanks for watching Sher!

[@adreabrooks11]

Actually, Lake Opeongo is a common launch-point for motor-boats (less jet skis and more fishing craft), and the two outfitters at the access point also offer "water taxi" services, with big double-wide powerboats. Depending on the day and time, it can be quite the busy place - but then, Opeongo is the biggest lake (or at least among the biggest lakes) in Algonquin, so there's plenty of room for everyone. That said, the adjoining lakes have either a ban on powerboats or a horsepower limit - and few people are willing to portage a boat and motor back there anyway. It really is a lovely bit of geography!

[@russellpedersen5212]

I'm glad to see the life jackets..... Your blue food barrel; does it not have to be hanging between trees or is it bear proof enough to be against the tree hanging?

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks for watching Russel - yeah, with the expanding audience, we wanted to set a good example. We don't see many bears in the interior to be honest (only one in the last seven years). We'd definitely take every precaution if we where camping in a larger campground that has garbage collection sites attracting the bears though.

[@algonquinbriar5647]

Another awesome video. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks AB! :)

[@monkeyfist8472]

I love watching your trips in Algonquin. You do an amazing job filming and editing and the two of you do an amazing job making us feel like we're in the park with you. What editing software do you use? I would love to try and make videos of our family trips but I always have a horrible time editing and can never make it do what I want. Anxiously awaiting day 3 of your trip 😀

[@banshee107]

Will this series all be 2+ week in between each episode? Id rather wait until the production end and watch the whole series the one time. Great vids and I love the 3D views! Good times.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thank You! Yep, they should all be about 2 weeks apart... though I'd love to have them all up before our next trip in September :)

[@banshee107]

Awesome!!

[@marwinlopez]

Always makes my day seeing one of your videos so thank you for that. Awesome stuff once again :)

[@ChrisProuse]

Thank you! Glad to hear :)

[@GordonSauve]

Still gets me Jones to go camping!

[@relmei2724]

So exciting! I like it! But the more I like you girls

[@Herofriends01]

I LOVE CHRIS 😍😙😗😎

[@willemvandebeek]

Oh, I liked the stars timelapse at the end! :O

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Willem! :)

[@neillloyd4640]

Great video again Chris. Looking forward to seeing the next one.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Neil! We've got a special one coming up next :)

[@captandy34449]

Very nice as always, Thank you for bringing me along.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks for watching AJ! :)

[@aaronbrown4677]

That beach site on Big Crow looks amazing! Is that right beside the ranger cabin? Love your videos!

[@yesealex]

lovely! great video and nice video as always!

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Alexander! :)

[@RafalAndHisThoughts]

Great video - as always :) Greetings from polish guys from Málaga, Spain

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Rafal! :)

[@JamesRavel]

Hi Chris, always good quality your videos.How did you create the white line on the map (at 1:34min) ? thanks

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks James! I use Film Pixel Studio's ProMap plugin for FCPX to keyframe / animate the lines. Just a quick note on the plugin - it's a little buggy and doesn't always render out correctly... so I tend to export master ProRes files of just the map comps beforehand... find where they're going off the rails... and then loop cropped portions of the working master file over itself in the main editing timeline. Hope this helps! :)

[@JamesRavel]

thank you so much for all the helpful information, it always appreciated to have feedback before to buy a plugin.

[@theoutdoorangler1173]

Great video, heading up end of July Theroux home early August

[@ChrisProuse]

Thank you! Nice, hope you have a great trip! :)

[@FreakofNature1]

Goodbye Mon Cheri! Haha squirrel explosion

[@mikerennie2024]

The water taxis on Opeongo are such a joke lol. Kinda annoying listening to them when you are at your site as well. Don't think I'd do Opeongo again. Nice video though!

[@lumberjackoutdoors933]

Yaaaay! I just got back from Ope :) Perfect timing!

[@ChrisProuse]

Nice! How was your trip?

[@lumberjackoutdoors933]

Excellent, I kind of raced through it haha. But was pleasantly surprised how fast I moved for being solo (+2 dogs). I'd never paddled across the lake before, wanted to check that off the list. Should have gone for more! I've got bigger plans late summer when I'll have my bow-paddler back :) (I made a sham of a video of it hehe, I'm working on getting up to your level though!) Cheers Chris!

[@lumberjackoutdoors933]

Additionally, I've never seen the Crow River that high! Crazy water levels this year! And I am excited for the Ranger Cabin, Lookout and to see what remains of the fire-tower! :)

[@ChrisProuse]

Whoa, solo +2 dogs, that's awesome! :)

[@Haphagurd]

Your videos are decent! Quality film skills. Well done

[@MrGaryparker]

Take a poncho to make a sail between two paddles. You would tear across Opeongo!

[@ChrisProuse]

Haha, will give it a try next time! :)

[@nickgrossmeyer5468]

Great job, I really love these Algonquin Vidios you make

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Nick! :)

[@tereseduffy6591]

Nice.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Terese! :)

[@TheChris14topher]

Just wondering when we'll get to see day 3 and so on of your big algonquin trip...looks similar to our first trip comming up in august

[@greggreaves1727]

Great video, as always. How did youse (Kingston dialect) like the Keewaydin? We just bought one.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Greg! Nice! We really enjoyed the Keewaydin - I think it's our favourite so far :)

[@LarryHyett]

Another great video Chris.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks so much Larry! :)

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

amazing.... next level stuff!

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks, Jason! Btw, I think I read in your comments that you edit in Avid? #1, that's awesome! 2, do you work in the film industry? I haven't given it a try yet, but it's a pretty impressive editing suite 👌

[@Heldan]

Wow, great shoot. The sound is very good with this windy time. What Camera did u used ? :D Wait to see more ;)

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Heldan! Yeah, the wind noise was really challenging at times in this one, but the little Rycote micro-windjammers that I put on the GX85's mic did a great job for most of it :)

[@marcv9467]

Maybe try to go fishing .....perfect for it on your row up!!

[@edwardzamorski3711]

Here in michigan use you two are making me long to go that park been thete once as a child we got ate alive by black flies long long time ago

[@zoransantovac6096]

SUPER Serbia Belgrade

[@silenttrails_]

how long did it take to canoe from the beginning to the north arm?

[@ChrisProuse]

I think it took us about 4-5 hours to paddle from the Opeongo access point up to island in the North arm, though we were pretty fortunate to have a tail wind for a little bit of it :)

[@siobheanne]

Still curious about pants! :)

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks for watching Siobheanne! Julia's wearing MEC's Terrena Stretch pants, and I'm wearing their Sandbagger pants :)

[@siobheanne]

Chris Prouse Thanks for the intel! Also, how great is the Boreal 21? We've been thrilled with ours, fantastic Canadian-made product.

[@gregdeeth5701]

What sounds further, 1,200 meters or 1.2 kilometers??? 😨 🇨🇦

hey girls you forgot a pint of beer with that juicy steak :)

[@brookeoutdoors2674]

Serious Question! How do you ladies keep steak good for second nights dinner? We usually bring steak for the first night but to have steak on second night for dinner would be amazing! Please share your secrets! 🤤

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks for watching Brooke! We kept it at the bottom of the food barrel where it's cooler, and would probably only have it on the second night during May when the temps are lower :)

[@brookeoutdoors2674]

Chris Prouse Ahh, gotcha! 😉 That's a good point about only doing it in May or when the temps are cooler. We're in the midst of planning a week long trip in Algonquin for the beginning of August so I don't think steak on the second night would be a good idea after sitting in the hot barrel 😔 Also, just wanted to take the time to say your videos are absolutely amazing! My boyfriend and I have watched all your camping videos and always look forward to when the next one comes out 🤗 You and Julia make such a beautiful couple and I wish you both nothing but happiness ❤️ Happy Camping! 🏕🛶

[@ChrisProuse]

Aww! Thanks so much Brooke - that means a lot to us! I hope you both have a great trip - August is a such a fantastic time to go! :)

[@jmpmusva]

started laughing the second the music started....not sure why???

[@ChrisProuse]

Haha, thought it would be fun to turn it into a coffee caper / heist kinda vibe :)

[@jmpmusva]

9:52-9:58...brilliant

[@skyblue2636]

Hey Chris, I see your fairly light skinned almost a ginger (but cute AF) lucky Julia(also a cutie). You probably use a lot of sun screen. If you ever run out, gently scrape the film off the greenish smooth bark of the Aspen (poplar) tree. Look it up, the natives have used it for yrs.

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Doug! I get it from my grandmother, haha. That's an awesome tip! :)

[@ChappyK]

what! no brownie peanut butter smore???

[@ChrisProuse]

Haha! Yeah... at the rate we were going through them the night before, we opted to save them :)

[@gilligallou]

Morning, great vid again,, I have contacted you a couple times about vid production, wondered if you have received my emails etc,, thanks. Bob V

[@ChrisProuse]

Thanks Bob! Sorry about that - my schedule's been kinda crazy over the last little while with lots of travel and late nights trying to squeeze it all in, so I'm unable to take on any additional clients at the moment. I hope all's well in Ottawa :)

[@gilligallou]

thank you, appreciate the reply,, keep up the good work and most importantly enjoy life! Things are great in Ottawa and our store in Almonte , if you guys are ever in town stop by,, :0) thank you.