Prep Trip North

[@4baldboy]

Tomorrow at 8 am I am having open brain surgery for a tumour. I’m sitting I’m my bed at the St. John hospital and your video is making me calm and relaxed. Thank you for your wonderful videos!

[@kevins1927]

I wish you all the best, I hope your surgery goes well my friend!

[@bobstewart4342]

I'm an old handy-capped guy who loves trapping. I'm like a kid at Christmas waiting for trapping season. You my friend are you tubes best. Stay safe, and great luck this season

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

To kind bud… thank you

[@lynnmoore2664]

.@bobstewart I agree 100%with you,Norm has one of the best You Tube channels on the platform.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

@@lynnmoore2664 Very kind my friend. 🙏

[@wyowes6090]

What state do you live in?

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

@@wyowes6090 Manitoba, Canada 🇨🇦

[@suepeterson5675]

Hi Norm ! That’s what you call a real man cave , parking your snowmobiles in the kitchen. Love it ! ! 👍👍😊

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Hahaha how true is that.

[@stephensmith2458]

Fleshing boards cleaned, fleshing tools honed, stretchers organized. (kid was messing with them), thinking it's all ready but there always something last minute. Good luck to all. Full boards and tight chains or cables

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

You got that right… good luck to everyone

[@DimensionalHorse]

So good to see u post...cant wait for trapping season!!!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I’m pumped

[@alanbierhoff6831]

This was a wicked tease! Now I can’t wait for December! I’m all stocked up on my PG Tips tea bags. I sit here in North Carolina all winter watching Norm trap while drinking my tea. It’s my True North Living drinking game lol

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Hahaha…. Awesome

[@kristibrz2798]

Ready to watch Norm👍🏻❤️

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Ready to film

[@wilfmaloney3336]

Thanks Norm great prep for the next season take care

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

No problem

[@dickhartley7090]

Can't wait for December!! Thanks for sharing once again!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

You bet

[@davidgingerich2230]

It made my day to see you back Norm gitting ready for the trapline. Canada is a great place. Hope you lay out a bunch of critters on the fur stretchers. Thanks for all you do.😊

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Can't wait! Thanks David

[@kevins1927]

I am excited for your up coming season. It must feel great to get back to cabin first time every season opener.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Can’t explain that feeling… very exciting.

[@kevins1927]

I am headed to moose camp this weekend, I feel the same way every time I get to the camp. Moose or no moose I just love to be there.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

@@kevins1927💯💯

[@robertwells1993]

Thanks for keeping us in the mix, that’s quite the commute! I have a feeling your harvest will be bountiful this season {:-)

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

7 hour drive… 16 hours on the train. 15 min drive to dads old cabin from town. I’m hoping the season is a good one. 🙏

[@davidgarner8990]

Hello Norm !!!!!, good to see you, and good to see you prepping for the coming cabin months. Sure looks beautiful to me where you live and work, so looking forward to seeing you out there and hoping your well and in great health………….i’m staying tuned !!!!……….dave from new jersey

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Dave. Stay healthy yourself.

[@reginaldwinsor2759]

Thanks for the update Norm. I look forward to your adventures in the Great Outdoors.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

You bet

[@pisom4314]

thanks for taking us along for the ride Norm!!! i was hoping the leaves were already turned & you was not wearin shorts again!!! LOL im lookin forward to fall & hunting/trapping season!! be safe out there!!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

You and me both! Take care and thanks

[@lynnmoore2664]

Thanks,Norm always a pleasure to see you! So looking forward to seeing the cabin again and the start of trapping season. Take care and stay safe out there.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Lynn……Take care

[@laurienortherngirl7452]

Love you new logo! Can’t wait for the season.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Laurie.

[@Quija9334]

Good day Norm from Santa Fe New Mexico!! Good to see you back! Take care and stay safe!🙌🏼

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Good day sir. You take care as well Roy

[@MrMarkar1959]

👍🏼Man that looks like the Ultimate Road Trip! Hello Norm🌞34.44C on my back patio today.🤮(94F)shade,,upper 80F for next 3 days,,not cool. I remember that stuck gizmo,,dang Norm,,thats better than finding more broken parts,,,which that cam sensor plastic housing could have gotten an internal hairline crack during the assembly process. i didnt chuckle or day oh shucks when the drill bit woke you up either! lucky! Okay Norm, You got internet hooked up?👍🏼 well hopefully it/who whatever was lighting up the bushline while back after dark wasnt some Satellite Dish Installer that got lost getting you a signal😂 Take Care and Thanks for the update.🫖

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

lol…. That’s a hot day. I could have a hairline fracture for sure. I’m hoping to have my starlink up there this season…. 🙏

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

Wow a year goes by fast, i sure am looking forward to this season, good prep work Norm see you soon

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

It’s going by to slow… hurry up winter lol

[@victorfortin542]

Great to be able to get a head start on things. Besides it’s nice to work a a snow machine in shorts. Now let’s hope the weather cooperates, so far here in the Ottawa Valley it’s been staying warm, in the mid 20’s and it’s October 2/23.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

You got that right! Always nice to get things done. Cool here now, low teens.

[@dantemagro9997]

I’m glad your back I can’t wait for trapping up north ….. I can’t get out anymore and watching you brings me back . Good job Norm

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Awesome…. Glad to fill that void for you.

[@keithcotnoir6331]

So happy to see you bad Norm !

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Keith.

[@SwampDonkey530]

Happy you’re moving forward and carrying on Norm, have had no time to look at videos. 🍻

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Glad your keeping busy bud. Carry on. 👍👍

[@davidingram353]

I always liked servicing the sled in the fall. Fingers don't get cold and you could think about the upcoming season. That cam sensor looks like the speed sensor from my Arctic Cat ATV. It leaked and stopped working, I had to change it too. Another great adventure with Norm.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Nice to work on the skidoo before the trip. Finding those worn parts was the payoff for this trip.

[@marygordon3032]

Awesome Norm can’t wait! 👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Me neither Mary

[@Lazzar1958]

Good to see your prep for the upcoming season. I enjoy your methodic maintenance of your machines & trust the thumb will heal up fast! 😆👍 Looking forward to your next video, stay well Norm!!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Just a sting… lol maintenance is important. Take care bud

[@hedley92]

Love watching your videos so glad you’re back

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks ….,Glad you like them!

[@tuckersimes4108]

nice to see you again norm

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

You to Tucker

[@Tootall-jk3em]

Thank you for sharing the trip with us, can’t wait for December. Stay well my friend .

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

You stay well also toot

[@gman77gas]

A man with a plan...or many plans!😅

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

😂

[@kevinvroman2012]

You're looking good so you must be over the COVID finally. One step closer to the best video on youtube

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I think I’m over the hump. Thanks Kevin

[@bcnewfie494]

leave no stone unturned ha ha, looking forward to your excursions this winter

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

You know it bud.

[@godsoffspring4195]

I'm in!! What's taking everybody? :>)

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Slow pokes lol

[@godsoffspring4195]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba ... I feel sorry for them. They missed the rides in. 😆

[@davetartler8546]

So glad to see you back Sir! Good luck on a great season this year!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks a bunch Dave

[@jim-z5g4y]

hi,very good videos keep up the good work take care

[@rackman5111]

Right on can't wait 👊🤪👍 its crazy it seems like you just left there 😂

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Feels like 2 years since I’ve been there….lol

[@rackman5111]

@truenorthliving9557 I know but it's been a crazy summer worked alote and now it's October nexthing you know will be balls deep in snow ❄️ 😜

[@charlesmanning2523]

Right on looks like your ready to rock in December Norm looking forward to following along this winter God Bless

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Charles. It’s close bud.

[@buckmastercdn6954]

Got a good chuckle when you caught your finger with the drill bit , been there done that 😅 good hunting this season

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Don’t laugh at my pain 😂. Just a sting…. lol I hope the season is a good one. Take care Buck

[@robertsimard735]

Good to see you back Norm. Can’t wait for the season to begin. Going to be looking at my machine this week.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Can't wait Robert

[@jdfromsc3473]

I can't believe it! I thought I was the only one that used WD-40 to clean his hands lol. Glad you're preparing Norm because I got a feeling it's gonna be a great year at the lines. What are we using for bait this year? Good to see you my friend, looking forward to December.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Fish again but this time no gas near it … lol. It better be a good year. It’s been two crappy years in a row.

[@timgurtner5248]

Looking forward to following you another season!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Can't wait!

[@darrellmusgrave887]

looking forward tg the new season norm

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks. I can smell the wood stove smoke already.

[@txsviking]

Good to see you feeling better again. It's going to be a good season!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I hope so TX

[@marksparkplug7758]

Thanks Norm, I'm excited with you for upcoming trapping adventures. Take care.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks, you too!

[@michaelgressel726]

Hey Norm !! It won't be long now, thanks for showing us how you get ready. Stay safe my friend.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Always fun to get an early start to the season.

[@debrabellmore4415]

good to hear the music again. looking forward to your new season.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Can't wait! It’s close

[@Torp_Motor_DIY]

Thank you Norm - looking forward to the season!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

You bet Torp

[@tomlongbeard6071]

Excited about the new season!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I hear that Tom.

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Looking fit and ready to go!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Getting there… long ways to go. Should be a stronger and more fit come December if I keep at it.

[@jdmath]

Just stopped to throw a comment of how pumped this makes me for the trapping season. Can't wait Norm. Will watch later this evening.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I’m pumped also. Looking forward to December

[@jdmath]

New sled! Nice. Enjoyed the video again Norm. I enjoy watching your videos almost as much as being out on the line myself.

[@owenledrew694]

Great video Norm. Can't wait for the trapping season to start

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks… close

[@Steve.Mech1]

Looking forward to this season ,Its always great to be ahead of the game !

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Absolutely Steve

[@alaskatrac]

As always, Norm, I enjoy watching whenever you post a video. I am putting my gear together myself getting ready for trapping. Does your season start in December? My season here in Northern Alaska starts November 1 and if I can get across a small river just beyond where I park my truck after about 170 mile drive North from my home. I will be staying in an Arctic Oven tent at first. Have you ever used that tent? They are made in Fairbanks and are the best I have ever used for extreme cold. I will look for your next post in the next few weeks before I leave at the end of this month. God bless you and keep you safe, Norm, from your Alaska trapping bud.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

My season starts October 1st if I had beaver on my line and could get to my line. Winter access only for me. No beaver around those shallow lakes. I’ve seen a few beaver houses in the past but not any live ones lately. I looked up that tent just now. Never heard of them. Look like good ones. Take care out in the land. I look forward to an update on your season.

[@rw3100]

Norm it's good to see you get ready for a new season in Churchill. Good work on the sled I guess that was that sound that you were hearing from the suspension 👍About your electrical panel 220v A and B phase tho get does heather going . The second machine that you brought in the camp is that you're machine? Take care 👍🍻

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Oh yes for the 220v. Gerald’s machine. The guy with the dogs.

[@rw3100]

​@@truenorthlivingmanitoba👍

[@lakotakrueger5354]

Thank you Norm for the video. Hope all is well. See you one the next one.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Very welcome Rueger

[@nanukbigwithe]

👍👍

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

👍👍👍👍

[@sledhead250]

the breaker was only across one of the two 120v legs, easy mistake with those FPE panels!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thank you. I like wood not electrical lol

[@deanjollow2892]

Thx for the update Norm. Did you decide on a lake name? Also I wondered if you pack a new ignition box for the sled. Enjoy the fall,it’s been down to 5 overnight here in Medicine Hat, it’s comin. Play it safe health wise,I see the numbers are up. Talk soon,Dean.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

No name thinking till I see it… lol we will get there this year. I’m going to lock myself in my house till Xmas 😂. Better not be sick again. That would be three years in a row.

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Lift the weight off the track makes that adjustments easy

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

True… don’t have my stand there anymore. It’s at camp

[@sylvaindespatie5508]

Nice to see your video

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks SYLV

[@paulmarcoux2246]

That second snowmobile you pulled in your cabin. Is that yours or a friend?

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Gerald’s. Guy with the dogs

[@bobbygreen2291]

I have forever been confused,,just about this trip ,,truck ,,to train , to truck ,to a place where you keep travel supplies for your winter out post ,,red cabin ,,,I just can’t figure it out

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I live in southern Manitoba just outside the town of St.Laurent. I drove 7 hours north to Thompson and got on the train ( I leave my truck in Thompson while in Churchill). I then travelled to Churchill (Train ride is 16 hours). I store my skidoo and some supplies at my dads old cabin which is about 10 kms outside of Churchill. I was using a friends truck while in town. My trapline is 76 kms west of Churchill. I had to much stuff for the December (9 boxes) trip to Churchill so I decided to make a 5 day trip out of it and get my extra gear to Churchill plus get my skidoo ready for the season. Then of course I do the trip back home, Churchill by train to Thompson. Pick up my truck in Thompson and drive home to St. Laurent. Hope this helps

[@bobbygreen2291]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba I have watched you for years now and I am retired,,but yes this clears up my confusion on this long hard trip ,,looking forward to some great catches and northern lights ,,,I love your photography and way of looking at life ,,you never cease to amaze me at the things you accomplish on your own.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

@@bobbygreen2291 thanks Bobby. I really enjoy it out there.

[@bobbygreen2291]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba believe me ,,I can tell

[@bobn7525]

Hey Norm, have you got a list of books you enjoy reading? Any books you read over and over again? Thanks. Looking forward to the trip this year.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Not at all… always something new. What ever grabs my eye.

[@jimsutton9143]

Cant wait till season Norm! Moose hunt still gonna happen!?!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Moose hunt is happening. Traps out first though. Unless a moose walks into camp. Take care Jim

[@meolson9197]

How are you feeling this year? Seems early - what are the trapping dates?

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I’m feeling good so far. Yes it’s early for the skidoo but I had 9 boxes already and I needed a trip north so I didn’t have so much to take in December. Nice to get ahead this season.

[@starkle9752]

I didn't know you had two bombi's. When did that happen?

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I didn’t ….. Gerald bought that last year. Storing it there for him. I wish I had a new one. Soon.

[@bluegillbum3165]

Can't wait Norm 🙂

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I hear that Blue

[@scottdude8104]

Hey norm just wondering if you know what material you used for the new spring blocks you had made or made yourself i recall an older video you had produced but dobt remember which one i own a 2022 skandic swt myself and only with about 600km on it im also noticing wear in the factory blocks

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

3/4 inch HDPE STARBOARD (tethlon) marine grade plastic sheets. I THINK I used 3/4 inch tethlon, it was close to what was on there. 3/4 inch 12”x12” is $23.27 on Amazon. Good luck. I can’t give you the exact size as my skidoo is in the north.

[@scottdude8104]

Thats more than enough info i can build it to spec when i get the material thanks you kindly sir

[@leemeier7]

Hi Norm. My wife and I traveled from Thompson to Churchill This Sept. Since you take this ride often. Along the tracks in the Barren tundra objects are strewn by the tracks. Can you explain this?

[@leemeier7]

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[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

What kind of objects?

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

There are many railway ties along the track. They are redoing a lot of the track with new ties.

[@leemeier7]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba toys, ceramic idols, al sorts of items

[@leemeier7]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba take a few minutes and watch outside the train window on this video

[@jakeh409]

You sound like you can't wait to get trapping Norm. I hope you have a good season. Jake

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Oh I’m raring to go

[@bartjohnston]

the blood is boiling :)

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Hear that.

[@bartjohnston]

damnn , trigger triggrr , my ex building stuff...

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Lol

[@sauliussalkauskas9716]

👍👍

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

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