Headwaters of the Mississippi River | Canoe Camping USA | Ep. 1

[@scotimotti]

Looking foward to living vicariously through you. What a great adventure

[@PepandJambo]

Thanks! Grab a blanket cause its about to get cold!

[@npcnothero]

Looking forward to living this adventure vicariously with you!

[@PepandJambo]

Happy to have you along for the ride!

[@ShathAllenson]

Lol love the intro! 😂

[@PepandJambo]

Thanks!!

[@kurtz260]

Nice, looking forward to the adventure

[@PepandJambo]

Thanks for the follow ! Excited to share with everyone!

[@allenwilson5235]

Perfect boat for the trip. I would have done support for you around St. Louis if I had known about your trip.

[@PepandJambo]

Thanks! Hard to beat an Old Town. We had some help from the crew at Big Muddy Adventures when we landed in St. Louis. The city was good to us! The Cahokia mounds were one of the highlights of our trip.

[@anthonyhodapp3804]

That’s awesome 👏

[@PepandJambo]

Thanks! Uploading videos every Sunday!

[@RatCatCrew]

Greetings from Ders and the Rat Cat Crew. I can’t subscribe on my phone for some reason because of permission settings. I’ll use a computer. Super great commentaries and awesome vibe you guys

[@PepandJambo]

So pumped to see this comment!! We are huge fans of the Rat Cat Crew!!!

[@richardstever3242]

8:55 - 9:02 - Velkins Damn? Ha, ha, ha! A bit of cursing going on at that place? I use 4 liter apple juice jugs...less cursing...lol

[@PepandJambo]

That’s a great idea!

[@Jomievolution8]

It’s like the ride in Disney land pirates of the carrebean

[@PepandJambo]

It certainly felt like that! Thanks for watching!

[@cirrus820travelers9]

How were the mosquitos through the headwaters?

[@golfish8589]

I just started watching your video. From what point on the river in Northern Minnesota did you have the longest stretch of water without portaging ? I am building a solar electric canoe that will contain heavy batteries for a trip with the wife down the Mississippi

[@PepandJambo]

You could complete the entire river (with minimal "planned" portages) starting south of Minneapolis. Another thing to keep in mind are the "Chain of Rocks" in St. Louis. Some people go through them (risky but doable), some take the canal (you're going to be hanging out with a bunch of massive barges for quite a stretch), or you could try and find a river angel to shuttle you around... However, be cognisant that there are some long portages in the northern section of the river; Blanchard damn, Grand Rapids and Minneapolis all come to mind. Hope this was helpful - let us know if you have any more questions! Some great blogs that we found helpful: 1. doingmiles.com/2014-08-mississippi-river/ 2. bucktrack.com/Mississippi_Canoe_Planning.html 3. www.intothewideopen.com/?page_id=3714

[@richardstever3242]

Snow in October What is odd about that? Greetings from Canada

[@PepandJambo]

Fair point, should've expected as much in Minnesota! Calling for snow here tomorrow in Eastern Canada.

[@richardstever3242]

@@PepandJamboI should have knocked on wood. It's snowing in Southern Georgian Bay Area right now. I really like your show...thanks for sharing.

[@PepandJambo]

Got about 10 cm here last night@@richardstever3242. Thanks for the kind words, cheers!

[@TheNorthwestWind]

Subbed! This is radagast

[@PepandJambo]

A reference to Radagast the Brown from Lord Of the Rings? AMAZING! Thanks for the sub!!

[@TheNorthwestWind]

Precisely. I hope you "run" in to some Rhosgobel Rabbits on your journey. @@PepandJambo

[@PepandJambo]

Haha we could have used the help!

[@ellenely1169]

So, you’re paddling, that means lots of water… pls explain why you’re worried about carrying water. Didn’t you guys have a water filter? Thx great video.

[@PepandJambo]

Hey, great question! A water filter would have been a good idea. We carried water treating tablets instead (not mentioned in any videos I think).

[@Oxnate]

@ellenely1169 Up where this video was taken, a water filter is possible to use. Once you get past St Cloud, the water has industrial waste, meaning you wouldn't want to drink it even after putting it through any water filter you can carry.