ICED IN: Paddling Frozen Lake - Winter Camping Trip in Canadian Wilderness

Welcome back to our channel!
I wanted to squeeze one more canoe trip into this season and we did just in the nick of time! We set up a home base with our tentipi and enjoyed the beautiful Canadian winter wilderness for a few days. We kept a close eye on the water to make sure we were not getting frozen in and left a day early when we woke up to the entire lake freezing over. Mother Nature is always in control and we were at her mercy! Breaking through ice to get home was a cool experience but our paddles took a beating. We also had some spectators filming us breaking through once we got back to civilization. They could hear us coming from mile a way and said we were crazy. Are we crazy?! That's okay with us :)
Safe to say this will be our last canoe trip of the season! Let us know what you would like to see from us in the off season!
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The Timbers xo
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[@peterpierson6845]

Wonderful! Many thanks.

[@smalandoutdoor3721]

I’ve loved your videos ever since I stumbled upon your channel a couple of years ago. Really calming serene videos that makes me long for the outdoors and time on the lake. 🛶🏕

[@TheTimberLife]

thanks so much :)

[@blainclatworthy5423]

Great video. I love splitting wood in the Winter. A little frost in the wood and it's explodes when the axe hits it!!

[@TheTimberLife]

yes! Great feeling!

[@MayoUtuk]

I remember when I use to want to create videos that would spark calm and create peaceful rhythms , but I just didn't know how to, it wasn't until few months ago that I discovered your channel and it all made sense, at first i was blown away thinking why am I just now finding her videos , my point 👉 you are my biggest inspiration and I literally watch your videos to fall asleep. Thank you for being you🤗🤗💜 I believe there is so much more fulfilment in adding value to people's lifes and touching life's one video at a time

[@janebrommet7942]

Kiss for the canoe..... You were Lucky!! But great video, love the tipi and the stove😍

[@MercuryTheatre13]

Another great wilderness adventure! You are fearless rockstars! Breathtaking scenery! Peace

[@TheTimberLife]

Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@mikeanthony3986]

Great video guys.

[@TheTimberLife]

Thank you!

[@lovehiking1065]

Ahh the timber life. So happy to see you’re uploading even in winter. Cheers!

[@TheTimberLife]

thank you!

[@alexs3447]

No doubt you were pushing the envelope so late in the season. But that's some crazy canucks for you . I guess your next trips will be hot tenting . Stay safe !

[@TheTimberLife]

you got it! Thank you :)

[@brigitatkinson6601]

Glad you made it out safe and sound - looks breathtaking

[@B3TR0Z]

You know you are enjoying this video when 17 min feels more like 17 seconds :))

[@TheTimberLife]

That’s great to hear! Thank you! :)

[@dorothypaul4642]

I can't tell you how much I've been enjoying your videos! I've watched them multiple times and I can't say that about the other channels I watch! They're so beautiful and peaceful. But this one definitely had some drama! I was feeling nervous for you as you broke through the ice in your canoe. It made me wonder if you ever did get stuck, and what you would do if you did? Thanks so much for sharing!

[@TheTimberLife]

thats so nice to hear, thank you! I was pretty confident we wouldn't get stuck.. the ice wasn't that thick. But we did pack extra food just in case and picked a campsite that if we had to, we could hike back to our vehicle if we really had to.

[@TheTimberLife]

I'm thinking my next video will be a little more calming and peaceful.. :)

[@dorothypaul4642]

@@TheTimberLifeThat'll be wonderful! But I look forward to all your videos, even the nail-biters!

[@sjtom57]

There are only a few You Tubers I sub with who automatically get a thumbs up before even watching the video. This is one channel that earns it every single time. They're really that good. Stay safe over the winter.

[@TheTimberLife]

thank you so much! Much appreciated! :)

[@KalleFlodin]

Truly beautiful guys ❤ Was really cool seeing the canoe splitting the ice like that!

[@TheTimberLife]

Thank you! It was a cool experience!

[@dustin6772]

Thanks for all the hard work you guys put into all this. And flim it all! Great vid!!

[@TheTimberLife]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@kortt]

I can't even get my wife to sit by the fire in our back yard lol. Great trip!

[@MinsikHwang]

Thank you for the great contents always. Hope you guys stay safe!

[@MSnow-1967]

Definitely a memorable adventure! Looking forward to your next one

[@TheTimberLife]

it sure was! Thank you!

[@justinhayes4712]

My wife and I both love being outdoors, but when we can’t, watching the Timber life is the next best thing! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheTimberLife]

Amazing! Thanks to you and your wife for watching :) hopefully we can inspire some of your adventures!

[@ericchilver9113]

Thanks for the video folks. Till the next , sketchy ice bbbrrr cold glad you made it out

[@TheTimberLife]

Thanks! Ya a little sketchy for sure

[@jimhanson7476]

Well done guys... cheers

[@TheTimberLife]

Thank you!

[@fabioferreiragomes]

.........Espetacular

[@claireleboucher4597]

Oh what an adventure! I'm stunned ... Happy New Year from France

[@TheTimberLife]

Haha yes it was indeed! Happy New Year!

[@Mr.Phoreskin]

That was pretty intense when you guys were heading back home and the ice was so thick🤯 Very beautiful experience and great job at being truly down to earth 🙂 🛶🧊 ⛺️ 🌙 🌅 🌲🔥 🍹 🌍 ♻️

[@TheTimberLife]

yes it got our adrenaline pumping! Thanks so much :)

[@tonyparr5715]

No matter how cold it gets here, we (down in S. Georgia) can look at you guys and say....."That's just too cold". But you guys look good doing it.

[@TheTimberLife]

haha thanks!

[@gab4690]

The peacefulness of the area there is no words to describe it.

[@TheTimberLife]

Yes it was serene 🙏🏼

[@gab4690]

@@TheTimberLife winter also here in pa lots of snow only day off is Sunday and been going out hiking with the dog love just getting to a place so deep in thw woods you can hear the snow falling down.

[@polarbear6752]

i love this video. peaceful.

[@TheTimberLife]

Thank you :)

[@DameEdnaBrown]

Great camping spot I can't believe how easy that wood was to chop

[@Davey569]

You guys always make the cosiest camps! Great job again! 😊👍

[@TheTimberLife]

Thank you! I always try to make a little home away from home :)

[@lint2023]

Your videos are always a treat. Best wishes for the new year.

[@TheTimberLife]

Thank you! Happy new year to you !

[@mikestacey6623]

Thanks guys for the ice risk you took just to give us a very nice video. Ice breakers rock. I know my blood is to thin for -7 camping. Like always great video.

[@TheTimberLife]

thanks for watching! :)

[@ankitasood11]

Love the area and the snow around the lake :) beautiful view .

[@TheTimberLife]

Yes it was magical 😊

[@JohnHMoore]

That was pretty awesome! I bet one more day and you would have had a real problem! That wood stove... how much does it weigh? And how long before you're trying to pack it up do you need to have the fire completely out (so that it's not too hot to handle)?

[@TheTimberLife]

It’s about 18 lbs.. not light. The length of time it takes to cool down really depends on how big of a fire you get going in there.. but that’s why we had a campfire the last morning so that we could pack it up quickly. :)

[@Taffwildmanofthewoods]

Absolutely breathtaking 😍 You guys are so lucky 👍 Have a great New Year's eve 🎉🎊🎉🎊🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@TheTimberLife]

Thank you! Happy New Years to you!

[@bushcraftwildspirit]

Great video ! Chears 🍺🍺🍺 !

[@TheTimberLife]

Thank you! 🍻

[@timberdrifter8225]

just stowed my canoe away for the winter. the water has been solid around here for awhile. i enjoyed the video. a true last minute adventure. glad you got out. take care

[@TheTimberLife]

thanks! Got out just in time! :)

[@yugerai3141]

Amazing video!

[@TheTimberLife]

thank you! :)

[@JoshuaGammon]

Great video folks. Bit sketchy on that water when it's freezing over. 😬. Good job👍

[@TheTimberLife]

Thank you! 😬

[@nihat3437]

I wish i was there..I would make to you pasta with snow water ..🤗🍀

[@MinsikHwang]

Dream Life

[@Mingui.70]

QUÉ SUERTE TENÉIS,,, ✨ FELIZ AÑO ✨ BYE👱🤟🇪🇦

[@TheTimberLife]

Feliz año nuevo!

[@poliacekjozef]

Helov Slovensko Okej videjko 🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖💖

[@Northof54]

Great vid but Scary!! I THINK in Ontario now if you have to be rescued from being stranded by your own negligence (no offence love you guys!) they make you pay for it and its not cheap. Heard of a few guys got blown out into lake Erie on a piece of ice and had to be rescued and they charged them for it i remember it was a hefty cost!!

[@TheTimberLife]

Yes I think your right about the hefty price tag... we chose a campsite that if we did get stuck we could have hiked out and had extra food packed if that would have happened. I'm pretty frugal.. it would have had to be serious for me to call in help! Now that would have been a good video haha.

[@Northof54]

Yes It would have!! Stay safe and keep em coming. Northern Manitoba here!

[@davidroberts1816]

You’re both bonkers, brave hardy but bonkers

[@TheTimberLife]

Haha I’ll take that over boring any day 😊

[@davidroberts1816]

@@TheTimberLife Yep you guys can be cool ( pun intended ) and I’ll be boring and wait for spring , have a great new year guys

[@brucewilson2763]

When the lake freezes you just wait 2 or 3 weeks and just walk out!

[@TheTimberLife]

lol I wish I had that luxury of time to wait a few weeks!

[@canoeron]

How’d the ice work on your hull? Figure it would do number on the canoe as well. Not just the blades.

[@TheTimberLife]

Surprisingly our canoe came out unscathed! We didn’t notice any new significant wounds. I was very impressed and relieved!

[@saleemvlogdistichfd8540]

This is so beautiful 😍 place beautiful Forest & water ice you making so beautiful video and camping So hot my wish very very wish Forest 🏕️ camping

[@TheTimberLife]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@user-jc8xj7gj3m]

It looks like Russia, is it definitely Canada? Thank you for the wonderful videos!

[@TheTimberLife]

yep definitely Canada! Thank you! :)

[@PRISNUPakDeDayak]

Alam yang indah, mungkin dingin disana?

[@TheTimberLife]

dingin tapi kami berpakaian hangat :)

[@dritch2472]

what sleeping bag did you say it was?

[@TheTimberLife]

Kifaru! Extremely warm.

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

No swimming this trip?....lol

[@TheTimberLife]

Haha. I actually debated a polar plunge but decided I better not.

[@MinsikHwang]

God I envy you

[@myplcrew]

Absolutely amazing but please wear a life preserver, that water is freezing and if you go in it’s not going to be easy to keep your head above water. Happy New Year and thanks for sharing.

[@TheTimberLife]

Happy New Year! Thank you. Yes I agree - we realized that and put our life vests on shortly after we pushed off.

[@user-zo5no6fx3j]

Привет из Сибири.

[@TheTimberLife]

привет из Канады :)

[@user-zo5no6fx3j]

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[@vahitkartun5383]

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[@nicholasholland3681]

Too Much water in your Hot Toddy.

[@bkbroiler8069]

Not crazy. Just dumb. If you fell in the water you'd die. Most people use a real boat in winter or camp on land where they aren't risking their life for nothing.

[@JohnHMoore]

I'm pretty sure they've demonstrated that they have the skills to make fire...

[@alnglenn]

I second that! Hope they have a sound survival plan if that canoe dumps them in the freezing water.

[@jeffmcilroy7081]

If you watch previous videos, they are obviously experienced outdoorsmen.. anyone with experience is prepared for the worst , remains calm when the unexpected happens, and has a back up plan. I’m sure they had one. I’ve duck hunted a hundred times surrounded by ice and having to break through it. When your experienced you just figure it out. There’s always a way , and besides, experiencing the unexpected is half the adventure! Those who are afraid of adventure sit in the couch and watch youtubers do it.

[@FrankLadd]

@@JohnHMoore That fire won't matter they won't make it out of the water. Check out cold water bootcamp.

[@JohnHMoore]

@@FrankLadd yeah, I was thinking more about this... making fire onshore only helps if one of them doesn't fall in the water and can help the other rapidly. If both fall in the water... not good. Sticking closer to shore might help (though thicker ice there). Wearing drysuits or even wetsuits might be a good idea. Though I do believe that the odds of them dunking themselves are lower than average...

[@brucewilson2763]

You two will have no trouble adjusting when you become homeless.