Algonquin Spring Solo - Ice Out Solo Canoeing in Algonquin Provincial Park

[@paddlehooked4687]

I’m sure we can all agree, you’re welcome to take 4+ years to release any content if it’s edited as finely as this. Your work is near perfection. Thank you for taking the time and effort to put this together for us to enjoy.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

THanks!

[@maximussamir2332]

I realize it's kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to stream new tv shows online?

[@diegocalvin1571]

@Maximus Samir Flixportal :)

[@maximussamir2332]

@Diego Calvin thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it!!

[@diegocalvin1571]

@Maximus Samir happy to help =)

[@ianlindsey3616]

CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF TUMBLEHOME!!!!! Jason watching this one again and the time is perfect because ice out will be soon!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Ian!

[@marthashaak5802]

It took us about 15 seconds to recognize your Lyme disease symptoms. Glad you finally had the GeneX test and that your journey with this debilitating disease is mostly behind you. As old timers in canoe tripping - about 40 years guiding groups in Algonquin, a dozen BWCA trips, various 10 day excursions in Killarney and Woodland Caribou, as well as 8 Far North river expeditions, we resonate with your style of canoe travel and canoe camping and your respect for the wilderness. Your videos are always the ones we look for first out of the zillions that have been produced recently. Thank you for your artistic videography and for bringing wisdom, humility and respect to your wilderness experience.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks so much for the kind words Martha. I. hope to hit half the spots that you've been!... particularly the far north stuff... one day I'll get on the Nahanni! I really am still unsure if what I had was Lyme or not but I sure do sympathize with those that suffer with it. I think I may have had Chikungunya... in the same mosquito / virus family as Dengue and Zika. I was in Mexico just prior to getting sick and while there I had a 2 day flu of sorts, not food related. Hit me like a brick. Chikungunya acts that way... short flu initially and then lingering issues for weeks / months afterwards. I did some research and apparently Chikungnuya was an issue in Mex at the same time we were there. Thanks again.

[@brianj9635]

YYYYAAAAAASSSSSSS!!!!! man we missed you. Much needed watch and re-watch and watch again. Glad relief has found you. Much thanks from this canoein' fool.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Brian!

[@brianj9635]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome doubt you'll see this but man reeallly looking forward to Tuesday on Canoehound!!!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

@@brianj9635 For sure man! It'll be fun... hopefully I'm not a boring guest!

[@brianj9635]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome haha no worries about having that happen!!. If I may say to you .(...over this private internet ...board..... ) like I said your channel is one of the ones I go back to watch and watch again. You have this magic for creating balance where you let the quiet, the rain and the sound of your paddlestrokes blend with a well-timed goofy, crosseyed smirk to bring some peace of mind to this guy. So thank you very kindly for sharing what you experience with us.

[@mattp4749]

Jason as always the best camera, edits,music, and conveying the feeling of canoe trip.Your genuine appreciation for the outdoors and the park comes through in each of your films. Thanks again for this gift. Only problem is now I have to start thinking about spring canoing many months away😁

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks so much!

[@bushmonkey877]

Hi buddy, I just want to thank you for your films. Your humour, content and photography are fantastic. Here in the UK we don't have anything close to the wilderness parks and canoe routes that you guys are able to enjoy. Therefore watching you and your friends and family having such amazing adventures is a real treat for me. Thanks again Jason and all the best. 👍👍

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Awesome, thank you! I'm always happy to hear of folks living vicariously through these little movies. I periodically put on the older ones and do the same. My memory is so poor that often feel like I'm seeing for the first time :-)

[@bushmonkey877]

I'm sure everyone would agree that they are easy to watch over again 👍 👍 top class!!

[@LarryHyett]

ah 2016. The good old days. Great video as usual Jason. I hope you are staying healthy..

[@TOOZECRUISE]

Missing you and your brother Larry. Hope all is well.

[@LarryHyett]

@@TOOZECRUISE just posted a video a couple of weeks ago.

[@TOOZECRUISE]

@@LarryHyett I'll be checking that out tonight. Thank you.

[@maydanlex]

You haven’t a clue as to how much your videos both educate and inspire people (like me) to “get out there”. Thanks so much Tumblehome.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Great! I really do hope they are inspirational in that way.

[@godelrt]

There should be a love button not just like. So glad you are feeling better Jason! It was a joy to watch or rather go on your adventure with you after a long time of absence!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks!... glad you are enjoying the movies. I'm working away on a longer piece about the French River and it should be out sometime this century :-)

[@frankclifton8796]

Your videos are so beautiful. You create the best atmospheres on youtube. Thank you so much 😃 Cheers from Sweden

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you Eric!

[@jwblaser]

There is no way for me to express how much I have enjoyed this video (and the other trips you have posted). Thanks very much.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you John!

[@21ZacDUDE]

Woah! Glad to hear you're feeling better. Never seen your channel before, but great quality content.

[@ffergie1]

Accidentally came across your videos last week, Jason. Very timely as I have just retired and purchased a new boat to do some solo tripping here in New Brunswick. Your videos are providing inspiration and anticipation for next year. I love the way that you present the subject in a casual, and sometimes goofy, manner. :) Happy paddling and stay healthy. Cheers

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying!

[@szakmanygyorgy]

Jason, it's Lyme. The symptoms are really familiar, my father had the same with the Lyme. But it's easily cureable with strong antibiotics. Without treatment, it can fade away and come back very bad after many years. Without antibiotics, it will never disappear. I wish you good health and thank you for this amazing new video!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yes I was tested etc... negative with Canadian style test (twice) but positive with a test from a company in California. I am still not convinced it was / is lyme. It is possible though. I never took antibiotics (wouldn't prescribe them to me without pos Canadian test) I did some other therapies, strong herbals etc. I have been relatively symptom free for approx 3 yrs now. It is possible that it was Chikungunya virus... mosquito born virus that is in same family as Zika and Dengue. I had a strange 2 day strong flu for no reason in the middle of a vacay to Mexico. It was in the weeks and months after, that I began to notice the muscular symptoms (swollen hands and joints) and then other symptoms of course... seems to match up with general description of Chikungunya. Hard to say. It was a dark period for me... glad to be back to normal for now :-)

[@ThePursuitofPassion]

Welcome back. It's all the joys of canoeing when you're not canoeing.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

:-)

[@toni-lynnmarcoux]

Best videos that show the true beauty of Ontario. We missed you and welcome you back. Keep up the great work. Hope you stay healthy and keep improving...were all getting older! Maybe we will pass trails with you one day out in the bush.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Toni. See you out there!

[@Karamintheworld]

One of the fastest 54mins I've spent in a while. I did not even notice the time fly by as I watched this, beautifully serene, and incredible storytelling ❤️

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks a lot!

[@nickmackenzie6152]

Thanks for putting up such inspiring videos! My wife and I always appreciate them. Take care brother

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks! All the best in 2021!

[@tombeckett4340]

Your blogs are amazing . I really enjoy your videos. Thanks so much. 🏍🚣‍♂️

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

thanks!

[@richardreedy117]

What a great video! Sorry to hear of the ongoing health issues. I have seen the video showing the hand swelling and pain. Glad that seems to be in the past. I will certainly be watching this one again and again. I’m glad I waited a couple days until I had time to put it up on the big screen. Loved the White Throated Sparrows throughout. The wait is over!! Just did a trip along the Shenandoah here in Virginia a couple weeks ago. Thanks again.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yeah! Big screen is always better! Glad you enjoyed it. There are so many great rivers in the US... Shenandoah is on the list.

[@mikeodonovan7325]

great video great trip great banter just a class adventure hats off sir brill

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks bud!

[@mikeodonovan7325]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome classsss

[@donalddakota8069]

Glad to see your able to canoe trip again! The music you put to the spider on the first portage was excellent! Gave me the willie's. Spring ice out trips can be wonderful and tough too, usually do early trips in the BW and Quetico (when the border is open) and canoe travel is peaceful and relaxing because a canoe travels at a speed that matches the environment, perfect. Take care, good luck in 2021!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Donald! Best for you in the New Year!

[@richardreedy117]

Just watched this for the third time. Finally heard your “Song of the Paddle” comment. I became a Mason disciple about 40 years ago. Thanks for the video. Very well done as usual.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you. Yeah Bill was something special. Not sure if you have read Fire in The Bones but I recommend it if you haven't.

[@richardreedy117]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome I’m looking for it now. Thank you. So far I have only found ebooks. I’ll go that way if I have to, but I would much prefer to have it in book form.

[@richardreedy117]

Are you acquainted with “Hoop”.? If so have you heard anything from him? I’ve been missing his videos. Someone on CCR was asking about him the other day and no one seemed to know anything. Just curious.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

@@richardreedy117 I know who you are talking about from CCR but I not sure about his vids.

[@richardreedy117]

His KZbin channel is Wintertrekker. I’m not much into winter camping, but he has some good solo tripping videos as well.

[@ripplesandleaves]

I'm sorry you've been ill. And I'm glad you're feeling better. I hope you continue to get stronger, and don't look back. Thanks so much for beautiful videos sharing your adventures!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Andrea... still kicking :-)

[@AllThingsOutdoors]

All I can say is what a peaceful piece of art. I feel kind of zen right now after watching.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you!

[@MattHaughn]

FANTASTIC story telling! You had me glued to the screen for the whole video and I forgot about my electronic devices. You turned an hour long video into a timeless masterpiece. A+ sir!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Great! Glad it served as an escape. Cheers.

[@journeywell2836]

You inspired me in your previous videos to get back out to Algonquin after 38 years or so. Booth Lake called to me and I was not disappointed. I tried my hand at KZbin to document my trip and I have a lot to learn. Great to see you back. Love your videos, editing, music. Looking forward to seeing more in the future.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thats really great to hear. Booth Lake is a great spot and not too tough to access.

[@douglizcarr4864]

You are a born story teller. So glad you are improving

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

thanks buddy!

[@davidcloutier6083]

Easily the best video that I have had the privilege to watch in a long time. Exceptional video angles, editing and moments captured. The humor, and scenic dramatic content that you share with us is top notch. Thanks for sharing and glad your health situation is in the past. Look forward to future content from Tumblehome!!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks so much David... really glad you appreciate the effort.

[@mcspin50]

Beautifully filmed and edited. Loved the music. Just got our first dump of snow in west central Minnesota so this was good medicine to watch.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@trevorcheney2813]

I've been through the park many times when I was younger, recently getting back into it. building a canoe this fall. really enjoy your videos. hope you post more soon.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Trevor, It takes me ages to finish vids but hopefully they'll be something soon.

[@adventureswithjosie]

Really enjoyed this video Jason! Spectacular footage as always, funny and interesting commentary, just such a joy to watch! Looking forward to the Canoehound show tomorrow night!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

:-)

[@mamapretz]

Not the chocolate hostages 😂😂 Beautiful video, really enjoyed the trip

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Old joke my dad used to say! :-)

[@JLFR81]

I Love your videos, a d yes, I agree with some comments below, I can watch your videos over and over. I am now getting ready for my very first solo trip, and it will be only my second in the backcountry. Thanks for sharing all these awesome moments. Looking forward for new videos.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Sweet! First solo will be great.

[@sueleon8102]

Your videos are beautiful works of art. I love them, and feel like I’m in Algonquin with you. Glad you are feeling better, hope you still are. Stay safe.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you Sue! I'm feeling good these days... just the regular aches and pains. :-)

[@DysarJenkins]

Glad you're back and feeling better. Vid was worth the wait. Cheers.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you!

[@paddlepartners9744]

Incredible video as usual. Keep them coming Jason.

[@davidwilkins8127]

Fantastic Jason. Another work of canoeing art! Well done. Thank you.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks David.

[@DamianCampbell-z2r]

So I've been watching a bunch of your videos. Great filming! But what gets me is the similarities to way I camp. same hammocks, bot the classic and the zip. I always have my headlamp hanging from the tension line! And your description of getting in to velcro hammock is exactly what we always called it. Hilarious. Like watching myself! I'm of course better looking though! Love the videos. Keep it up!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

haha... yeah I see lots of familiar gear and "habits" in other peoples vids too

[@MrAndyballard]

Just what the Doctor ordered! I seem to be getting solace from watching inspiring Canadian canoe trip vids these last few months during these unsettling times… yours was no exception, fantastic stuff. I appreciate the thought you put into your camera angles and attention to detail in your edits, you really do think about it. Greetings from the UK.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Andy. I'm trying to make my shots look like yours! I still haven't pulled the trigger on a new mirrorless yet so I only have a go pro right now.

[@douglasstevenson4553]

incredible editing and footage man. Really like your stories. thanks

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Absolutely no problem... thanks!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Thanks Jason...that was a nice elaxing video. Glad to see you are on the road to recovevery... hope you are better no even more than then... Dennis

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you.

[@ttbricks]

That's hilarious , homemade canoe cart!! we found one blown to bits on the Proulx Lake portage, The lengths people go through. Pretty funny. Great video as always. be well! See you out there someday. i'm sure i will recognize the Carolyn Jane once i see her

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yeah that still makes me giggle...wish I could have been a fly on the wall to see that final, buggy, sweaty, curse filled moment that the person gave up and tossed it aside. Lesson learned!

[@normajeanhoorn964]

Thank you very much for your channel it was quite pleasant to watch and listen you have a fairly quiet site it was nice it wasn't one of these sites that you get up pack up canoe Portage next site routine routine routine a little boring sometimes thanks for slowing me down on having your site and I hope your recovery is coming along great I'll look forward to your next program

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Norma! I like to take a slower pace when I'm out there... let it all soak in. :-)

[@Gmac4116]

So glad to hear you are feeling better. Terrific video as usual. Can't even imagine the amount of work it takes to get all the different angles and shots coming and going etc. Definitely going to send a link to my son, we have to work on our hammock hanging skills.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you so much!

[@kentrotchy6546]

Welcome back. glad you have recovered, thank you. K.R.

[@sarab7834]

So happy you are better! Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures. Your films help get me through until I can make it outdoors myself!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Sara. Glad you are enjoying them.

[@mlussier1971]

Thank you for sharing your trip. Glad to see you healthy, and I completely agree Algonquin is indeed good for the soul. It sure is for mine.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Mark!

[@razorshinsmedia758]

"A quiet and triumphant return to the lakes." I love it. I'm looking forward to watching this. Thank you for producing such exceptional content.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you.

[@karlaarmstrong1843]

Jason! Just found your videos and after the first one - hit subscribe! Your knack for story-telling and sense of humor instantly sold me. Thanks for taking such great footage and sharing it with us. :)

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you Karla! I don't have loads of content but I'm always working on something. Tell all your camping friends ;-)

[@karlaarmstrong1843]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome already done!

[@andyneale862]

Wow! Have to say I think this is a truly great comeback story and a fantastic follow up to the 2014 Big Trout trip (one of my faves despite the hardships that went so beyond normal tripping woes due to your illness). Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this new/old addition to the unique and inspiring Tumblehome doc collection. Thanks!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Andy!

[@ChrisProuse]

Beautifully done Jason! Always a joy to watch. Sorry to hear you'd been battling that, though I'm glad the trip was a success and things are getting better. We figure somewhere on the second last day of our Meanest Link trip I was bitten by a tick, along with the telltale bullseye rash that developed afterwards. Thankfully Julia recognized it right away and a doctor had me on a three week course of doxycycline within days. It's been a few months now and I thankfully haven't had any symptoms. Scary to think about how bad it can be. I can only imagine what you went through. In any event, wishing you all the best - hope all's well.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Ouch! Glad to hear you have no symptoms and that you got the course of ABX without any hassle. I'm relatively normal now. (my wife may tell you different though). I'm not convinced I had Lyme... possibly Chikungunya? I was in Mexico and had this weird 2 day strong flu that I couldn't shake and then all the other symptoms started slowly appearing weeks later. Apparently Chikungunya was on a bit of surge at that time down south. It's in the same virus family as Dengue and Zika. Who knows. Hope all is well with you three. I've yet to watch Meanest Link yet but its def on the list!

[@jnoble123]

I very much enjoy the atmosphere that your videos project. Thanks for sharing this trip with me!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

My pleasure!

[@juliusmotocikli]

Thank you mr. Irwin for this great video. I enjoyed on this nice trip with you. I hope you are still doing great. You made my day with this one. Thanks to you I am thinking about building my own canoe.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Go for it!

[@B2Nature]

So glad you are back. Always enjoying your video’s so much. Very good to hear you are feeling better.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you so much!

[@brianshutter6657]

Hey, we missed you! Hated the bad news but glad your getting better! Another fantastic video! I was already to come up to Algonquin at the end of March...enter covid! Hope to be up as soon as possible! Enjoy! Your video captures beautiful colors! Nice job!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Brian.

[@keithmorrison2853]

Jason, I'm very happy to hear you are feeling better and able to get back out in the Carolyn Jane! As always, great camera work, your videos really are a joy to watch...so beautiful! Thanks Pal 👍

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

thanks Keith!

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Welcome back man! Great opening trip! That's my kind of relaxing trip. Keep up the awesome work!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks bud!

[@ericosborn9883]

I enjoyed the video and am glad you are feeling better! I hope you are able to make many more trips.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Eric!

[@cbreier]

Awesome job as always! Thanks so much for the tremendous amount of work you put into these videos! Look forward to your next adventure!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you Chris, glad you appreciate the effort!

[@Ntivupr]

Looking forward to your getting back in the saddle and making more amazing vids!!! Love these!!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Jeff!

[@stephenbouchard8075]

What a great video. Thanks for sharing

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Stephen

[@vincentperagine]

Great video...awesome trip!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

thanks for watching!

[@MarkAJ311]

Just such ridiculously good footage Jason. When I'm missing Spring over Winter I'll revisit this one. You captured the season so well in this one. Fingers crossed the border opens and I can get up to Algonquin for an ice out trip in 2021!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yeah lets hope spring is better this year!

[@bonniemoore8218]

Joe Robinet gave a shout-out about your channel. I'm glad he did :) I'm with you in spirit out there. Very refreshing for ALL of our souls. :)

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Bonnie! We could all use a little more nature for sure.

[@UguysRnuts]

I stopped following Joe Robinet when he started destroying nature with an off road vehicle.

[@jeffgriffiths5945]

thanks for sharing another great production! i really enjoy your work. best wishes for your good health, Mr. Tumblehome. :)

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks!

[@FreakofNature1]

Glad you are feeling better Jason! I remember watching that trip when you were having a rough go. All the best in 2021!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks bud!

[@CindyGerend]

Thanks for dusting it off and sharing. Hope your staying healthy, come back soon.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks!

[@michaelpickford4294]

Fantastic imagery and cinematography as always Jason. Great to see you putting out content again and I hope you’re settling into your new home. It’s easy to fall into the trap of putting out content for the sake of it, but with your work - quality really does beat quantity and it’s always worth the wait! I have a friend who’s experience of Lyme’s was almost identical - as was the ignorance of it in our healthcare system in Scotland. With climate change it is sure to get worse before it gets better. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

THanks Michael!

[@justinflott5133]

I hope all is well. Looking forward to your next video!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you!

[@justinflott5133]

👍

[@mikelyons3117]

Another classic Jason , thanks and glad you are doing better . The chocolate hostages , too funny .

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

Great video, love watching your stuff. Hope the pain doesnt return and you get out a lot more!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Me too! Thanks.

[@dwrivers47]

Top quality once again, very enjoyable. I hope you continue to feel and stay well !

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Derek!

[@radillac7]

Release of the chocolate hostages.... my god that had me keeled over. Can't believe I've never hear that one before! Great stuff as always man. Hope you're feeling better these days.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

I can't remember where I first heard that but it must have been high school.

[@EvansExplorations]

Great to see some new stuff. Lyme is no joke, it was the first thing I though when I watched that video initially. I can’t wait for another canoe season. I’ve moved to North Carolina but I live on a lake so it’s not so bad. Not as nice as the Adirondacks. Next fall I’m gonna need a LONG canoe trip!!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

You and me both!

[@GraylingOutdoors]

I've missed your videos! Your cinematography and video editing/mixing and story telling are the best out there. I hope you're doing well and will continue your great adventures 👍

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Rodd!

[@elijahkraatz9700]

Missed your videos! Hope you get back to plenty of healthy adventure!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yeah I'm back at it now... been relatively healthy for a while. Trying to stay that way!

[@elijahkraatz9700]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome Good to hear it! I actually realized that I was not getting any of your newer videos in my feed. More to watch!

[@AdamRomanoExplores]

Awesome video as usual Jason. Really cool concepts in the filming and editing. Can't wait to see your next one.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Coming soon!

[@yargstrebor4340]

Wow man, love that. Its like mental medicine for me. I’ve had Lyme disease and boy what a journey. Doxycycline broad spectrum antibiotic was my medicine along with a cardio version to restart my heart after the Lyme disease messed up my heart rhythm. That was 2007 and been alright ever since. Best of luck to you for the future.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Awesome! Glad to hear you are well and staying well! It's hard for me to know if I actually had Lyme... It's possible it was Chikungunya virus.

[@UguysRnuts]

Heart arrhythmia is what my wife got from Lyme disease too. They cauterized her aorta last year and the procedure was so destructive it raised blisters on her back. She used to be an exceptionally intelligent woman until recent times. Now she thinks Biden is a legitimate POTUS!

[@barbmcnaughton6119]

Great video...no one documents Algonquin like you do. I was wondering how your health has been in the last four years..any recurrence of symptoms?

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Barb. My health has been pretty good. I believe I had some lingering issues but they have pretty well gone now. These days it's just me being old :-)

[@markmatheson603]

Awesome video as always! I've always liked the high camera angles; very unique. I couldn't wait for the reveal though... I copy-cat by using an umbrella clamp and an old painter pole. I don't have it published yet but it seemed ok. I thought about a hole in the deck but I thought "naw! He wouldn't have drilled a hole into the canoe" lol Glad you're out again

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Mark!

[@dovershark0492]

Lovely video thank you for sharing.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@canesser1]

Worth the wait Jason, great trip, serious ASMR while we're sitting out the -34C temps and -44 wind chills here in eastern Manitoba for 2 days running and several more expected. No idea you had such health challenges, great to hear, and see, the healing process in full swing. How heavy is that canoe man?! Looks like a beast!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Its cold here too but not THAT cold! The cedar strip is just a hair under 60lbs. Not too bad but it sure is nice to sling the carbon boat around at half the weight.

[@canesser1]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome Oh yeah. I bought the “heavier” version of the Keewaydin 15 in two tone carbon fusion with carbon tech package. Amazing. Have you paddles the Keewaydin 16 or 17 by any chance. Need to replace old 16’ composite Prospector and looking at the Swift but impressive feedback about the Keewaydin 16 and 17. Like soloing too in bigger boat and would need Keewaydin 17 for size of my strapping sons and not sure how happy would be in 17 with wind.

[@tombeckett4340]

Glad you are feeling a lot better. That would be scary just thinking that you might not be able to do what you love so much. Cheers 👍🇨🇦

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yeah I was mentally not in a good place there for a while....thankfully I'm "better" although I have some nagging issues that could be related ? Hard to tell... might just be age!

[@firenev]

Wow .. Pure magic as usual.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks!

[@chuckguillemette7556]

I like your vids there relaxing cuz you don't make it look hard and you don't look stressed and still get the scenes and sound .good vid i know it's hard work /

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Chuck!... I try to highlight the fun stuff.

[@schultzoutdoors8799]

Givin' it a thumbs up before I even watch because I know it's going to be awsome!

[@TOOZECRUISE]

I second that!

[@paufarrell]

Hi I was going to ask do the bears not bother you in the hammock.Then I say the sock drying tree .Question answered.Hope you have lots more adventures.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yeah we always joke about the Hammocks being like a sandwich wrap for bears :-)... soft gooey center with a little bit of crunch.

[@jwrappuhn71]

Excellent vid Jason.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks!

[@LostInTheWildCanada]

Ah ! finally... I have waited and waited and waited for your next video.. and here it is finally... :)

[@LostLakes]

Another beautiful, thoughtful, and creative Tumblehome production. Just what we've come to expect and what gets me excited for your notifications. Sharing the backstory made it that much more touching. Awesome Jason 👏👏

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks man! (and woman! :-). Admittedly I am far behind watching other peoples films and I know I have a few of yours to catch up on. I've just moved to Barrie so still settling in but I plan on lots of KZbin this winter.

[@LostLakes]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome 'tis the season for watching! Nice you're in Barrie... Much better than fighting through traffic to get there on weekends en route to camping.

[@cww922]

Nicely done!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks Chuck!

[@JeffPutty]

Medicine for the soul indeed. Another classic!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you!

[@kevinharding2099]

I have watched your stroke carefully. I have a suggestion. Put a wrap of leather around your paddle where is tends to hid the gunnel. I got this trick from “Wintertrekker” and it works great: no noise, and no damage to paddle or gunnel. Great video

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Cool idea! I have noticed that he does that (love his vids)... it is nice to have a quieter pry.

[@darrylpayment2365]

It's frustrating that the medical establishment is so reluctant to recognize chronic Lyme disease. What you described was exactly what so many others have gone through. The positive lab test from California makes it a slam dunk.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Yeah it's a tough one...so much unknown. What drives me crazy is the way they act like they have it all figured out when obviously it's an evolving understanding. Ugly stuff. I think its possible I may have had Chikungunya virus.

[@mstrizic]

Hey, Jason-wonderful video! Would you be willing to post your route? I'm particularly interested in the moving water; is that the Tim, or the Petawawa, by any chance?

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thanks! This was access point 4... Rain L to Jubilee L. Not a long haul.... easy day to get to Jubilee.

[@davesinclair617]

Love the video man so good can you please advise a good GPS to use I’m going to temagami next week on 9 day canoe trip

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

I typically rely on maps for way finding but I do carry a Garmin In Reach Mini now in case of emergency or to make simple msgs home etc. You can also get weather on it as well and sync it to your phone for basic GPS. I would go with a larger unit though if your looking for handy GPS capability. Have fun in Temagami!

[@davesinclair617]

@@JasonIrwinTumblehome thanks so much Jason

[@hikeCANOEcamp]

Good to see more videos from you. Hey your buddy Shawn Duncan or Sean ...did he go to Adam Scott high-school in Peterborough? If so, that's where I went as well. I meant to ask you this once before but forgot. Keep up the great work and glad you're doing better!! 👍

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

Thank you. Scott Duncan was born and went to school in Kincardine

[@hikeCANOEcamp]

Right Scott!! Oops sorry. We're heading to Algonquin in early May (Rock Lake) and mid August (Ralph Bice) Looking forward to more videos brother. Wish you well!!

[@GRSRiverrider]

Having this to watch made it a nice evening. Thanks and nicely done. Did you notice that companion after reviewing the footage or while you were there? You were right about the rainy portages; once in a while a few others show up to take a look.

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

I never knew of the spider until seeing the footage later!

[@NYZOutdoors]

Dude........... So glad to hear you’re doing well. I was thinking about you the other day. (Not like being weird tho.....) Very happy to hear you’re feeling better and got out on the water. Good stuff man. Spider sequence was outrageous. Hahahaha loved it! Haha Was left hanging though. Didn’t hear you scream..... At least not yet. Still watching. Cheers!

[@JasonIrwinTumblehome]

I didn't know about the spider until seeing the footage later!