Canoe Camping Alone Adirondacks Saint Regis Canoe Area | Day 1

[@MeetMeOutside]

Fantastic ! I agree my Placidboatworks Rapidfire is one of the best investments I’ve ever made ! Also the NRS Boundry boots are a great choice, they are very functional. Thanks a whole lot for ! Cheers

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you. Yes love love love the boat. And the boundary boots are amazing. Handled the long carrys very well and with comfort.

[@MeetMeOutside]

@@CanoeCampClimb Also, great effort on the editing. I know what it takes to do what you did. Much appreciated !

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@MeetMeOutside thanks so much. It is a labor of love as you know.

[@NikonF5user]

I have to say, I was laughing my @$$ off with all the bleeps! 😂🤣😂

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Lol Russell. I don't mind a little swearing but I had to bleep the F bombs 🙂

[@Hawk89gt]

Amazing! My late father and I camped in this area well over 40 years ago. I’m heading back solo all the way from Southeast Georgia this June, staying at Eighth Lake Campground, but planning on heading up to St. Regis for a couple nights. I’m bringing his old Grumman Canoe which I spent many hours in, and I cannot wait.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

That's great Larry. I'm sure paddling his Grumman will be special for you. St Regis is my favorite area. Best wishes on an mazing trip.

[@o1420]

Just seen your video for the first time. Just beautiful! Great content!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you so much.

[@GenX_outdoors]

Just discovered your channel and loved this video! Can’t wait to watch more of your content.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hi Lee. Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind words. This trip in the St Regis canoe area was so beautiful... it was a blessing to experience it. Let me know what you think of day 2 of this trip. I loved the morning fog and the loons calling out.

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

I'm lucky enough to have a few boats...the pride of the fleet is a OT Pack Solocane. It's a treasure and I've owned it 15 years and canoes, camped, and fished out of as my primary boat for most all that time. 33 lbs and can carry up to 500+. I also love my decades old LL Bean Bean boots. Your channel is filled with tons of amazing goodness and this video is awesome. Thank you for the escape you provide us!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thanks for the great comment John. That makes my day. I have new videos set to come out for the next 5 Sunday mornings... and I'm pretty excited about them. Making these are a ton of fun for me and to get nice comments like yours is icing on the cake.

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

@@CanoeCampClimb you are very kind, thank you. You're also a great story teller thru your videos. I was born in Rochester, and we moved a continent away when I was very young. The first memory of being in a canoe was in the Grass River at about 10 between my dad and an uncle. They grew up canoeing and fishing upper NY state. I remember gliding over the beautiful water and the swaying grass in the river current. I also remember the pike that scared the crap out of me when it ate my smallmouth I was bringing up to the canoe that day. I think the men laughed at that memory for many years. It was so special I asked for a canoe immediately. By that time we had moved to Arkansas and I spent many special times learning to paddle, fish and just enjoy being in a canoe. It was as magical to me to glide thru the water as a bicycle could move me at will on land. I was hooked. I'm 55 now and (mostly) Harleys and canoes have filled my free time...even got our kids into canoeing as well. Like you in this video, I'm mostly using a double blade paddle...but isn't there something just crazy special about a nice, handmade beavertail slipping thru the water on a misty morning! I'll watch a bunch of your vids in the future for sure. Have a great rest of the holiday weekend. 👊

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@Motorcyclewindtherapy thanks for sharing those memories John. The Grass River is beautiful. I have some terrifying memories of pike fishing when I was a kid too. Scary looking fish. Lol. Paddling with a traditional single blade is an art form for sure. Enjoy your holidays as well.

[@samkiepprien3858]

Absolutely beautiful there. Would like to make it out there for a trip myself.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

It's my favorite area. You'l love it.

[@WanderPonder]

Thanks for sharing this adventure. Great job, not only on the adventure but the video also!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

thank you. It was such a fun trip. I liked day 2 even more. I really enjoy the editing... I get to relive the adventure.

[@rudyolph]

awesome production work Butch! You just gotta love those Adirondack ponds!!! Aslo...you know the bass taste pretty damn good out of those.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hey Rudy... so good to hear from you. And thank you. I can't say I've ever had a bass from the ADKs. I'll have to try it out.

[@NotSoEpicAdventurer]

Great footage thanks for sharing this amazing area - peaceful for sure

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thanks Curtis. I wish I was out there today.

[@NotSoEpicAdventurer]

@@CanoeCampClimb I did many trips this season but never enough - hoping to get a few quick ones here before snow :) Any last trips planned before winter?

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@NotSoEpicAdventurer It's been tough to get out for canoe trips this year. In the Spring we bought property bordering the Saint Regis Canoe Area....and we have been working on the land and converting an old barn into a cabin. So I had to sacrifice all the great trips we had planned. On the flip side... next paddling season should be amazing since we will be located right in the middle of canoe heaven. But still.... I would love to get in another late season trip like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqmWfHVthrOhjNU

[@NotSoEpicAdventurer]

@@CanoeCampClimb sounds absolutely amazing - can’t wait to see those trips!! Good luck with everything!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@NotSoEpicAdventurer thank you.

[@MrCabinboy11]

Another great video! Thanks for showing more of the getting in/out of the boat. I appreciate it

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hey Matt. Thanks. Funny... now I think of you every time I get in or out of my boat. Lol.

[@MrCabinboy11]

@@CanoeCampClimb haha That's awesome. Looking forward to watching part 2.

[@bonniewassel5354]

Absolutely breathtaking video ! Job well done.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

thanks so much Bonnie. I think you'll really like day 2 of the trip. It will be posted Sunday at 6am EST

[@kakuciemba]

Great video, I have just begun exploring the area. Went to st Regis last week. Can't wait to do more exploring and filming. For now I'll enjoy your trip!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thanks Kyle. Did you canoe last weekend in the snow? I canoe camped up that way and have a video of the trip that I am pretty excited about coming out next Sunday morning. The snow covered forest was incredibly beautiful.

[@kakuciemba]

@@CanoeCampClimb I did not hit the water just exploring. I did do a video though and uploaded it. Its my first 4k video.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@kakuciemba cool. I just saved it to my watch later folder and will check it out when I get home tonight.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@kakuciemba Hey Kyle... I watched the video last night. I loved it.... pretty darn nice editing for your first 4K video. I loved the music choice too.

[@judcooley1279]

Just found this channel. Nice area. I like the vibe of how you tell the story. Good job! Gonna stick around for the rest of the trip!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you. I appreciate the nice comment. I tried my best to make people feel like they came along with me. The day 2 video will be out at 6am Sunday morning EST.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Well done! Great adventure. Crow✌️

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Thanks Crow. I really enjoyed this one. I can't wait to get back out there.

[@quietrevelry]

Nice!

[@51toniz]

AWESOME!!!!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

thanks Toni

[@braunspaintingnetwork]

Awesome production Butch! Maybe you should just go to Hollywood lol, probably to0 much traffic for you

[@CanoeCampClimb]

def way to much traffic in LA for my taste.

[@wdsracer]

Great channel subscribed.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you. We have a lot of exciting trips planned for 2023.

[@BrodyToYou]

Time for a full gear-loadout video!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hey EB..... my wife Barb has been telling me to do one. I probably will over the winter. Thanks for watching.

[@mattrizzo7821]

Great video.. was wondering what kind of boots you have?

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hi Matt. They are the NRS Boundary Boots. I love them.

[@michaelm3255]

Can I ask what boots you used for this very muddy trip? I usually paddle in crocs and carry in hiking boots but that sounds like a bad idea for this kind of trip. Thanks and love your videos.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thanks a lot Michael. Sure... they are NRS Boundary boots. I often paddle in Crocs in the warmer months too... but these are perfect for colder temps and sloppy, rugged conditions. Here's a link to the NRS product page: www.nrs.com/nrs-boundary-boots/p8dy Thanks again for watching.

[@richardwood4305]

Great job on these videos. I have watched them a few times. If you don’t mind me asking what map did you use to plan your trip?

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hi Richard. Thank you... I'm glad you enjoyed them. I use the guide book and paddler's map North from David Cilley from Saint Regis Canoe Outfitters. I highly recommend buying them. Here is a link to the Canoe Outfitters page where you can get more info. You can buy them in person ion store... or order them from Amazon. www.canoeoutfitters.com/products/maps-guidebooks

[@richardwood4305]

@@CanoeCampClimb Thank you. I appreciate the info. Book and maps ordered.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@richardwood4305 I'm glad to help. Have a great time out there. I'll be putting a video out soon with helpful tips on canoe camping in the Adirondacks... just trying to find time to finish up the editing.

[@DuctTapeADK]

I had the same portage pack. The top portion which rolls down eventually delaminated on me.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

This Bill's bag is 30 years old. I borrowed it from a friend who's father used it in his backcountry guiding business. It has held up pretty darn well. I just got a new Bill's bag and hope it is built as well as this old red one. How old was your pack? Major bummer it delaminated. Maybe NRS will replace it for free?

[@DuctTapeADK]

@@CanoeCampClimb my mistake, I watched again and saw mine was different. I do have an NRS bag now.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@DuctTapeADK gotcha. NRS makes some great gear.

[@LostBoysMotorsports]

How the he'll you gonna throw a $500+ paddle like that man? Lol love the route. Tried it this year. We ended up not doing ochre to mud and took the road instead. My buddies 70 pound kayak did not help matters

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Lol. When I first got that paddle I babied it. Now I use it as a bushwhack machete. haha. I am not easy on equipment. I use it. I break it. It gets fixed. I use it. I break it... you get the idea. haha. Doing Mud Pond certainly added a higher level of difficulty to the trip... and I wouldn't want to do it with a 70lb kayak. Your buddy must be a beast to get that boat way out there.

[@Daniel_Connor_]

I haven't been on Bear pond in decades, but it used to have an unusually clear swimming pool blue water. Very different from surrounding ponds. Is it still like that?

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hey Daniel. The color looked pretty typical.. nothing unusual compared to the other ponds. Perhaps it was because of the time of year that I paddled through... there was a lot of leaf litter, etc. I will be sure to check it out again when I paddle it during the summer next year.. and I'll let you know.

[@Hobomountainwander]

When Henry David Thurueu did the tough portages, he said it built character. And in JFKS going to the Moon speech, we don't do these things because they are easy,but because they are hard. I believe that's the cornerstone to paddle to a remote pond or a climb a 46er.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

challenging and pushing yourself is what makes you feel alive.... that is for sure

[@Hobomountainwander]

@@CanoeCampClimb Those are things I definitely crave. I am glad canoeing has made you stronger

[@robertbraun6827]

The fire looked nice but the food not so much. Lol

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thanks Berto. The dehydrated meal tastes waaay better than it looks. We like it so much it is what we are serving for thanksgiving. haha

[@juansandoval4808]

Hi my friend how many days is that trip

[@CanoeCampClimb]

I did it as an overnighter... which is pretty ambitious. You could easily spend 3-4 days out there if you'd like.

[@mikeporter2563]

Nice video. Can ask your size (height and weight) … I am looking at a Rapidfire. I am 6 ft 218 lbs. … thinking the Rapidfire may be a bit small for my size? Also what is your seat height setting ( low, medium or high) ?

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hi Mike. Sure thing. I am 6'3" 225lbs give or take a cheeseburger or two. The Rapidfire handles me perfectly. I just got back from a very snowy canoe camping trip where I hauled in a bunch of hardwood to burn along with all my cold weather camping gear and the boat easily held it all. I will say the boat handles superb when it is loaded up. I'd say the Rapid would be perfect for you... you'll have no regrets.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

I forgot to answer you seat height question..... I originally had a low seat... which I loved for the ultimate comfort and stability... but went to a mid seat because it puts me in a slightly more athletic position to use my core and paddle with more power. You can try all 3 seats at Placid Boatworks... and Joe can install the seat pretty much last minute on pickup day.

[@mikeporter2563]

@@CanoeCampClimb thanks so the quick comeback. Will have to take a serious look at a Rapidfire. I do 10 day to 2 week trips to Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario. I am loaded with 2 packs including fishing gear. So packability is my only concern.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@mikeporter2563 gotcha. The next size up is the Shadow if you feel you need more room. The Shadow is 16ft and minimally heavier. I find the Rapidfire is the perfect balance of length for great speed and tracking... but also allows me to maneuver in tight twisty creeks... as well as being able to do the carry's/portages ion tight spots pretty easily too. Either way you can't go wrong.

[@MeetMeOutside]

@@CanoeCampClimb Can’t help but agree on all points !

[@T3PinR]

What water shoes are you using?

[@CanoeCampClimb]

They are NRS Boundary boots. I love them... excellent boot.

[@devanschmitt8134]

What brand is your canoe?

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hi Devin. It is a Placid Boatworks Rapidfire. Very light... made of carbon fiber and Kevlar. Best investment I've made as far as paddling and canoe camping goes. A real game changer when it comes to going farther, faster, into the backcountry. Here's a link to their website: placidboatworks.com/our-boats/rapidfire/

[@nicholasleonardo4788]

Nice scenery but way too many portages for me.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hey Nicholas. I hear you. The long carries aren't for everyone. For me I actually enjoy them a lot as it gets me out of the saddle to stretch my legs and mix things up. I am an Adirondack 46er and an avid hiker.... so hiking is in my blood. The more portages the less people. I like people... but I also like the solitude from time to time.

[@nicholasleonardo4788]

Understood. I live on Long Island. Adirondacks are beautiful.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@nicholasleonardo4788 I appreciate you watching and the feedback Nicholas. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.

[@biged4476]

Cheers✌