RUGGED 72km Overnight Canoe Trip in a Rainstorm

Gord Martin and I test out the lower Black River; a seldom-traveled whitewater route totaling 72km from highway 614 to highway 17. True to typical travel in Superior region, it's not quite as straightforward as we hope.
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Audio Credits:
Doug Maxwell - Solo Cello Passion

[@dwrivers47]

Gord seems like the coolest guy, what an amazing trip. Best wishes he has an expedient recovery! Your WW skills are improving big time Jon!

[@LostLakes]

He's a cool customer! Still *literally* scraping by but getting better every year :) Thanks Derek!

[@seanbrennan4447]

Great trip .Must say Gord gets 10/10 for that folding saw ,never knew they made them that size !

[@LostLakes]

Hahah it's a beast. Thanks Sean!

[@shaneflickinger]

Love watching you run those rapids. I used to do some whitewater kayaking in my younger days. I'm sure it's a much different experience in a canoe. Too bad Gord tore his ACL...that really sucks. Thanks so much for the video. Take care!

[@LostLakes]

Lotta fun! Yeah man, tearing it at the start of paddling season is a serious bummer. Thanks Shane!

[@joesixpack7551]

Another great video - thank you! I've been a regular visitor (at least once a year) to the Algoma area since I was a year old; I'm 55 now and it is looking like the border won't be open anytime soon. I'm an American but my grandfather was from Echo Bay, Ontario. Your videos give me my required allowance of the Canadian Bush - thanks again.

[@LostLakes]

Such a bummer man...I feel for you. Glad I can help in some small way in the meantime

[@RyanFerreri]

I love the cello music in this video. It adds a lot of drama. I enjoy the artistry and attention to detail in your videos.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much Ryan!! I love that cello too.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Looks like some high volume on that river. Like maybe it’d be good later into the summer. Thanks for sharing this great river.

[@LostLakes]

Yeah man it was still flowing strong...I wonder how big of an impact the heavy rain had. Seems like it could be viable later in the season. It has a small hydro dam south of highway 17. Maybe that's a factor too. The upper Black (i.e. above hwy 614 where we launched) is a more well-traveled section with good whitewater too. Thanks Jim!

[@adamsmith8533]

Gord seems to be one of the tough as nails super seasoned outdoorsman. Very different and exciting trip. Thanks for taking us along. Suddenly my day seems very mundane . Lol

[@LostLakes]

Hahah he sure is. Great guy to learn from. Thanks Adam!

[@AJKPenguin]

4:11 I need that saw! Video theme: _Have you ever __-ridden horses-__ rowed canoes in a rainstorm?_ Awesome, epic video Jon. : ) Thank you Gord for being an outdoor hero! Get well soon. Bless you both and yours.

[@LostLakes]

Hahaha I want one too. Not that cheap though! Thanks Adam!

[@AJKPenguin]

@@LostLakes You're welcome. Thank you : )

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Wow !! Great run ... what a great ways to feel alive.. .was that a beaver floating ?? ..... damn covid 19,,eh??..... lol.. ... til next time ,, Stay Safe and God Bless.....

[@LostLakes]

Actually it was beaver fever 😝😝 Thanks RW!

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

...lol..

[@rifleman1873]

Wow!! Those were some serious rapids for a canoe. Enjoyed watching.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks rifleman!

[@johnherman3261]

Jon; Love the music very classy! Nothing like shooting some rapids on a rainy day to make you feel alive. Notice Gordon is using a helmet and your not, I’m telling Erin and she’s going to be angry.😂. Be safe out there it’s a cold cold world but beautiful.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah helmet is now on my shopping list! Thanks a lot John :)

[@w4ntsm0r3]

I have issues with water and was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I watched some of this video before bed and I kept dreaming of you going down the rapids. It was the worst sleep. Haha. I'm glad you are having fun though.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah!! Totally hear you. I'm very afraid of big rapids. The thought of getting trapped and being helpless is horrific. I don't think I'll ever have an interest in running the really big stuff

[@april906outdoors3]

Wow wow wow - what an adventure! Cant imagine kayaking those rapids, let alone canoeing them. 🛶 Well done! So sorry about Gordon's knee - what a great teacher he is. That huge silky saw is the bomb - great Christmas gift idea for Erin. 😊

[@LostLakes]

Hahahah *mental note*. It's actually a pretty pricey item. Thanks April!!

[@AmyOutdoors]

I loved the camera angles through the rapids! And poor Gord! Great trip report... thanks BAO!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot Amy!

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Oh man, Gord is walking/paddling encyclopedia of knowledge. Excellent work, Jon. If that were me, that wouldn't have been water you had to dump out of the canoe. 😉👍🙂🛶

[@LostLakes]

LOL. Thanks IMBC!!

[@CabinDweller]

Great video! I never watch 40 min videos but couldn’t stop watching, so good. Love seeing Gord read the river there. It’s a skill I definitely need to hone! Thx for sharing the adventure!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Cabin Dweller! Same here...it was great to learn from him :)

[@cynthiaana4808]

Glad my son is protected by Gord!

[@LostLakes]

In Gord we trust!

[@EudamoniaTrout]

Beautiful scenery. Done a fair bit of whitewater with my dad in my youth, but he had a kamikaze attitude to it and I touched cloth on many occasions. Glad you had an experienced man with you. Hope Gord is not too long on the mend. I like his style. Solid dude.

[@TOOZECRUISE]

Touched cloth 🤣😂. Haven't heard that in time!

[@TOOZECRUISE]

Totally awesome that you did that stuff with your Dad as a youngster.

[@LostLakes]

LOL. It was great to paddle with Gord. Looks like his season may be over sadly, but we'll get out again next year if nothing else :)

[@LostLakes]

@TOOZE CRUISE LOL I had to look it up

[@Bedanmel]

Fun trip to watch! Tough day of rain and a finish with an injury maybe not so much fun to hobble out of. Great content Jon.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot Bedanmel! Really feel for Gord...suck to get injured any time but especially at the start of canoeing season :(

[@PinetreeLine]

Other than you mentioning it and seeing him limp a little near the end, you would never know Gord had suffered a brutal knee injury. Great on him for persevering and sharing so much knowledge with you throughout the trip. I’m partial to the Sudburian knot, couple of overhand knots lol. What a great area to paddle if you like some whitewater, not me lol. You did awesome out there Jon, much respect! Thanks for taking us along my friend.

[@LostLakes]

So true...he's not one to complain. LOL a classic choice. Thanks Doug!

[@trishaharrison6183]

What an amazing trip. Great paddling and just amazing footage. Held my breath a lot watching you paddle the rapids but it was so amazing to watch also. Thanks for sharing this and thanks to Gord.😘

[@LostLakes]

So much fun, wish Gord's knee was ok so we could do some more whitewater. Great guy to learn from. Thanks Trisha!!

[@jimhanson7476]

Hey Jon , one of your best .... Would love to see more of this beautiful river... Well done guys and hope Gord is ok..

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated Jim!

[@gabijones2445]

Thanks for the adventure; best wishes on a swift recovery for Gord.

[@LostLakes]

Appreciate that Gabi :)

[@jwpercy]

Super exciting trip for an overnight shortie. That Silky Katanaboy is one hungry saw. Thanks for the excellent vid guys!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah it sure is....great tool. Thanks Jody!

[@raeperonneau4941]

Wow. That saw makes quick work of clearing trails. I love the fact that Gord is wearing a helmet. You might want to get one if you’re going to run rapids. Great to have someone so experienced show you the ropes. Sorry that he hurt himself. :-(

[@LostLakes]

Totally agree Rae...added it to my shopping list :)

[@tcressman]

Oh man. I think this video convinced me I'm not made for white-water. I've done a small amount of it…but I was getting pretty stressed out just watching you!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah if it helps, some of these runs were fairly technical (at least by my standards). Some whitewater is a lot easier and a lot of fun :)

[@rhondaharrison2764]

Awesome video. I loved it. Gord is so cool, he took care of you so well. Im not going to lie. This video gave me freakin' anxiety!

[@LostLakes]

Hahaha thanks Rhonda!!

[@jacqueline7118]

What an awesome adventure, scary too! Great job on handling those rapids, very well done! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Jacqueline! Got my heart pumping 😬

[@tombeckett4340]

Good luck with that knee Gord . Right now I’m dealing with a shoulder injury. What a pain ouch. Thanks

[@stevebendel]

Didn't see you bring an violin.,(cello). But you play it well! Gord is Great ! More Gord. You can impress Joe with your skills.

[@LostLakes]

LOL! I'd love to do some more whitewater with Gord once his knee heals

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Fantastic really enjoyed that. Hope Gord get his knee sorted I’ve torn/snapped my ACL and it hurt like hell.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Martin! Yeah it's a huge bummer at the start of a paddling season :(

[@edreurink6717]

Backcountry (paddler)/angler ontario... Man I very much appreciate your sense of adventure young man!

[@LostLakes]

Appreciate that Ed! :) -Jon

[@PumpkinVillage]

Now that was an adventure. Nice to have some experience along for sure. Take care and stay safe, Al

[@LostLakes]

Much needed for me...hope to learn more from him when his knee heals. Thanks Al!

[@queticomoe4495]

Gordan's a legend! Jon, will you please consider sharing with us how you find these routes that rank as less paddled?

[@LostLakes]

Hey Moe, a wide variety of sources, and sometimes no source at all---just curiosities about areas on a map. But the town of Manitouwadge also offers an overview of local routes...though it's somewhat outdated from my experiences: www.manitouwadge.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Manitouwadge-Canoe-Routes.pdf

[@queticomoe4495]

@@LostLakes Thanks!

[@mfavia620]

Nice edge on your seat video for me to enjoy. Awesome manhandling there Jon and Gord. Reminds me of the way that Toews stickhandles the way you were using your paddle. Greetings from Chicago and ATB Mike. Go Hawks!!

[@LostLakes]

Hahaha love the analogy. Going to be a fascinating playoffs. Thanks Mike!!

[@islandstyleoutdoors6184]

It’s good to have a master of the craft to go out with and learn off of.

[@LostLakes]

100%...long overdue for me

[@kathyspann-hampton9533]

I am thoroughly enjoying this adventure. The skills and mental strength exhibited and discussed brings me to another level 🔝 of joy in these ventures. Thanks for excellence in ‘amateur’ filming and accompanying narration Jon. Enhances my joy in looking at your videos repeatedly. 🤩

[@Brentdarley]

Another good video Jon! Poor Gord, carrying a canoe with a dodgy knee is kinda hard! I know.

[@LostLakes]

Especially when it's Royalex hahah. Thanks Brent!!

[@Brentdarley]

@@LostLakes herd they are heavy. Glad I bought a Souris River last year. My shoulders love me!

[@GerryDX]

The raging river scenes reminded me of the movie Deliverance, lol. Should wear a helmet with the gopro fastened - in the rough spots. Hope to see a Jay's game this summer! Great show!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah yeah that would be a lot better. A helmet is on my shopping list now :) Thanks Gerry!

[@kmfred99]

Awesome tough canoe trip!

[@LostLakes]

It was a good'un!

[@dennisgholson4449]

Gord is a good man to have with you great paddling Jon right on video 👍👍

[@LostLakes]

100%! Thanks Dennis!

[@bonpecheur4565]

Wow! That was pretty exciting , I surprised myself going haaaaa, hiiiiiii , as you where going down the rapids . Too bad Gord didnt had a Gopro on his canoe to see him maneuver. Your on fire this week , 2 superb videos, waiting for a third one in 5 4 3 2 1 now ;) Thank's Jonh

[@stevebendel]

He lost a go pro too.. in the video with Joe. He could have lent it to Gord

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Sylvain! I really regret not having a GoPro on Gord's canoe. We'll just have to go again when his knee is healed :)

[@HalfQ]

That was cool, what a great training exercise.

[@LostLakes]

For sure, hopefully more classes in the future :)

[@aliceg9571]

WOW. That was intense for a couple of those rapids. You handled it very well. Always good to try and stay calm but alert. The land option was definitely better after looking at it. Better that the canoe get banged up than you. How fast were you going through those spots. It looked real fast. Sad for the animal that didn’t make it. I know that’s nature but always hate to see things like that. Go home, relax and rest up so you can continue on to your next trip. Thanks for sharing. Glad you were both OK.

[@LostLakes]

Appreciate it Alice! In a couple of spots the water was dropping pretty fast and it was pretty speedy...lots of fun. Nature is harsh, that's for sure. Hard to see sometimes.

[@TOOZECRUISE]

Buddy! I'm excited to watch! Already hit the thumbs up 👍

[@LostLakes]

You da best!!

[@DIYPackraft]

It’s cool to see the progression of your skills and confidence from your early videos until now!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks DIYP! Learned a lot since my first white water trip three years ago, but still much to learn. Great to get out with Gord and learn from him

[@OldGoatintheWoods]

Awesome run there! That would be sooo much fun! Had to laugh when you said you needed to pee before starting a run! For your GoPro's you might want to consider using Clearex hydrophobic screen protectors. They do an awesome job letting water just roll off the lens cover. RainX for GoPro! Plus it acts like a screen protector if a GoPro falls face first (I learned that).

[@LostLakes]

Hahah I laughed at that moment too...don't normally have a nervous bladder but I guess the nerves and rushing water combined do the job lol. That's awesome, I'll have to order that. Thanks OG!!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

wow Jon... quite the adventure... You certainly looked like you were going to crap your pants a few times in that fast water... way to tackle them rapids like a champ... Dennis

[@LostLakes]

LOL thanks buddy. Someone else referred to it as "touching cloth". Had to look that one up

[@bonilsson3161]

That firebox looks great, not for backpacking but for a canoetrip or car camping.

[@LostLakes]

It was a real treat on this one

[@matt-analoguelife]

Good to see you getting out n about. I'm a bit jealous right now - we just had to cancel our trip to Canada this year due to quarantine guidelines. Next year now at some point... It's also good to see you using other experience on your trips. Increasing your comfort zone, understanding and learning, skill set etc. through doing and in company with someone who is giving and showing sound advice/technique is the best way of moving forward to greater adventures.

[@LostLakes]

I feel for you Matt...must be a huge letdown. Long overdue for me to get out with an experienced WW paddler. Hope to get out with Gord again for more lessons

[@AdamRomanoExplores]

Awesome video buddy. One of your best. Thanks for bringing us along. 👏

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated Adam!!

[@paulgreco2188]

Another great video. Those rapids were terrifying. Curious as to which part u paddled. So much water!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Paul! We launched at 614 and took out at 17. Lots of volume!!

[@jimf1964]

Yes, of course you can troll with a fly rod. You can only use wet flies of course, and its best with a sinking line, unless it's really shallow. I have a weight forward sinking tip line that I use for that, and occasionally just to get deep when I'm still fishing, but they're a bit of a pain to cast with. One day I'm going to follow your trips right after I see them, so I'll know someone has cut a nice trail for me. 🙂

[@LostLakes]

News to me! Hahaha good call man...it kinda bugs me that---because there are so few paddlers around here---any clearing work I do might not even be used by anyone before it grows in again lol

[@canesser1]

Great to see you kneel in those rapids Jon, that was freeking me out with your high centre of gravity squared (stature and position). A helmet would have been a great addition with all those nasty looking rocks and the incredible flow you guys had on the Black River.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah more kneeling, less gunnel grabbing...I'm getting there slowly. Helmet is now on my shopping list! :)

[@canesser1]

@@LostLakes Slap some kneeling pads in there like Gord had and you'll get so much better control from the core in the Churn and keep those knees from getting too sore. Helmet for the win!

[@graceham1]

Jon. Based on this video and others of yours, if you decide to get a pack boat like Joes, you will need to get the Expedition kevlar model with the skid plates. The Carbon Fusion and the Kevlar Fusion,lighter models, just will not survive many trips like these.

[@LostLakes]

Great advice Robert...I'm just not meant for a light layup. Maybe later in life. Thanks!!

[@robmac6696]

Great vid Jon., Glad to see you use available expert information to increase your abilities...You pushed your limits and learned through experience, increasing your abilities. All in all... a learning experience wouldn't you agree....???. You Learn and increase your knowledge and abilities from doing... Well Done !!!...Peace my friend.! Experience = wisdom. You are on the right path... Keep pushing on...!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Rob! Definitely agree. Long overdue for me to paddle with someone experienced in whitewater like Gord

[@markchuchra8399]

Great video, thanks for bringing us along. One question: we notice that insects (especially mosquitos, black flies) usually have a significant presence on your Ontario trips. For latitudes that are “near north” Ontario (defined as areas around Algonquin Park and to the west, and as far north French River / Lake Nipissing), what are the sweet spots on the calendar for decent weather and diminished insect presence?

[@LostLakes]

Hey Mark, I haven't noticed a huge difference based on latitude. Maybe the onset is a week later here than it is south of Sudbury, but I've found June and July to be buggy anywhere in ON. August you might start to get lucky but even it can be bad. If you want to be relatively assured of few bugs, it's either right after ice out or well into September. Add warm weather to the criteria and it's really mid-Sept or bust :)

[@karmaclanton5544]

Love it keeping the old ways alive!!! That needs to happen!!!

[@LostLakes]

For sure...so many possible routes around here but so few paddlers and so little maintenance. Gotta keep some up!

[@karmaclanton5544]

I dream about this kind of adventure!!! Thank u so much for sharing your adventures!!!

[@davidstaskus8166]

Just stumbled across you guys and it's nice to see something local, will definitely be watching more. My family and I live in Sudbury and like to get out around Northern Ontario as well. Cheers!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot David! It's the best playground out there :)

[@downeastprimitiveskills7688]

The Black is no slouch of a river, looks sweet. Yeah knees when hitting the waves. Or stand and pole it!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah now that'd be good footage!

[@downeastprimitiveskills7688]

@@LostLakes Poling is a great way to get about, especially this time of the year with low water.

[@smileyhappyradio]

Interesting to explore this, something I would likely never experience in my life. Tons of danger here, strainers, huge rocks...on the fence who is crazier, ultrarunners, extreme kayakers, backcountry skiers, those who run class V+, or those that run rivers in the middle of nowhere like this, with long gnarly portages? Hmmm

[@LostLakes]

Hahah they're definitely crazier...I'm scared of CIII let alone CV+! The power of water is a force to be reckoned with

[@MTB_Rider_96]

That's a fast flowing and pushy river - yeah, my kind of river!

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Gord is certainly the guy to have around on those waters! Great stuff👍 maybe try to get him again in the future 👌

[@LostLakes]

Definitely! Might have to be next season with his ACL tear though 😔

[@sylvestb]

Nice trip with Gord. He's a gem. Was that the end of the Pflueger?

[@LostLakes]

Seems like it might've been which would be disappointing since I've only put maybe 100 days on it, but haven't had a chance to look at it closely yet

[@stevehisey389]

Yo Yo Ma , Siberian Hitchs with a dram of scotch can't be beat. Thanks again.

[@LostLakes]

Hahahah love the summary. Thanks Steve!

[@kellygast]

Can't wait to watch tonight!! My brother and I are going fly fishing....I'll be back tonight! I'm going to introduce him to your channel!!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Kelly!! Hope you guys had fun :)

[@kellygast]

We had an awesome time, Jon! Perfect social distancing activity! And my first time fly fishing! I wasn't great, but had a wonderful, relaxing time with my brother. I love this video! What a great opportunity to work with someone so knowledgeable. I love how your still so open to learning even though you have a ton of experience! Life is good!

[@michelrparis]

That looked like a hell of a lot of fun.

[@LostLakes]

Totally! Definitely challenged me at my skill level, but it's a blast

[@LostLakes]

Poor Gord...his torn ACL is going to keep him out of commission for a while. He is not one to complain though. You'd barely know it in the footage but the discomfort of 10 hours in the canoe that day must've been awful.

[@Pmills1983]

I noticed he was wearing a helmet and you weren’t. Was that by choice or with mostly lake paddling in your videos you don’t pack one?

[@canesser1]

Oh yeah Buddy, that is a painful and typical season ending injury. Hopefully Gord gets a timely surgical repair and rehab and then back at it again. Great to see his wisdom and experience in action, a real blessing.

[@gabijones2445]

that is one tough man; I kept thinking, how is he dealing with that pain all that time.

[@ride-paddle-repeat]

The way he carried himself in the video I wouldn't have noticed at all if you didn't mention it. Wow, true grit.

[@LostLakes]

@Pmills1983 I don't own one yet but I admit that I should. Just put it on my shopping list--thanks for the prompt!

[@Utenerd]

Awesome to watch! Thanks for the crazy yet controlled canoe raft show!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Magnus!

[@jaysway2346]

No one can say you baby your equipment. Awesome video! Blue Jay's cap must be a temporary replacement, maybe Joe can courier one up for ya, If your still friends after what you put him through .

[@LostLakes]

Yeah sadly the ultralight gear/canoes are out of the question unless I change my ways someday. Hahah! It was indeed, but have the new Tilley now :) Thanks JW!!

[@jtwanderer6328]

I realize the rain must have been a pain to deal with, but sitting here in 95 F heat, it's very refreshing to watch! Great runs! Thanks!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah totally feel you on that...heat kills me. I'd take cool with rain. Thanks JT!

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Cool trip! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks for joining :)

[@KevinOutdoors]

Nicely done!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Kevin!

[@mountainsmoore3657]

Awesome video of a fun looking trip! Some of those rapids had me puckered up...you did well. Being a Southern Boy from Alabama, those YEE HAWS after a couple of those rapids cracked me up! LOL! Pad Thai is one of my favorite dehydrated meals. Poor Gord! I tore my ACL in September of '91. Reconstructive surgery has come a long way, maybe Gord's will not be as bad as mine.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot Brad! I don't know why, but after a rapid I find myself saying that word, which I don't think I ever say any other time....YEEHAW! 😝

[@mountainsmoore3657]

@@LostLakes Maybe you're just a Southern boy at heart! LOL!

[@paulbossence5687]

Hey, just loved the trip with Joe, great chemistry, fyi, sometimes it better off just thinking it was a squirrel lol

[@LostLakes]

Hahah so true, thanks Paul!!

[@CoveringWater]

Added to queue! Still finishing up the trip with Joe on my lunch breaks 😅

[@LostLakes]

Hahaha that's exactly how I do a lot of my YT watching

[@barbarawalberg1520]

Impressive! Big water for solo canoe. Looks like fun.!!

[@LostLakes]

A blast 😁

[@FreakofNature1]

Looked like Big Jimbo Baird out there doing all that white water! ;) Have you done any white water courses Jon or is all you experience self taught?

[@LostLakes]

Hahaha just a lot less skilled. All self-taught so it's been a long learning curve and my technique can always use work. Awesome to get out with Gord

[@littlepony6762]

Way to go nice maneuvering your canoe looks so fun 👍

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Corrinda! It's a blast

[@kgsz]

Whatever you do, wherever you go, it's such a pleasure to see, such a fun to watch. Love your adventures! BTW, In 31:47 notice the difference between an artist, teacher and seasoned kayaker, Gord, wearing a helmet before a particularly risky bit, and the pupil wearing a baseball cap. Mate, WTF? :)

[@LostLakes]

💚💚💚

[@marcusaetius9309]

As the old saying goes; “if it aint rainin’ you aint campin’....”

[@ScottRauber]

You say...OH YEAH!!! I'm like. Oooooooooooooooooooooh HELL NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! (about the rapids at the 7:00 mark)

[@LostLakes]

Loooooll Kool-Aid man!

[@lonewolfe5129]

What a great learning experience for you. Thanks for sharing this trip with us.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks LoneWolfe :) It was...hope I can get out with Gord again next season

[@B1GE2]

I know it was probably pretty miserable but it’s 93° F where I am and being cold from rain actually sounds nice right now.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah totally hear that. I can't do heat

[@wayneclarke1727]

John, took two of my brothers on class 3 White water rafting for their first time! Just a few years ago. We hit some Boulders and my youngest brother was at the back of the raft, he got flung straight up over 10ft in the air screaming ahahaha! And landed right back into the raft!!! So hilarious 😂😂 You should have seen the look on his face! He wouldn't let go of the raft.!! We were on the mighty Rouge River here in southern Oregon.. what a blast!

[@LostLakes]

Hahahah oh man!! What a ride!

[@janm2473]

Holy crap! This was very exciting.. I've been on class two/three here in Alberta, close to Jasper.. We were dumped a few times.. How are these rated? Such a fabulous vlog... Thank you for sharing this with us...

[@LostLakes]

Thanks so much Jan! I'd say everything we ran was class II or less. I've still never had the dumping experience...I kinda wanted to on this trip to get the experience while someone else was there. Someday I'm sure lol

[@davidbisbee929]

Glad to see you finally kneeling 16:20. A helmet might be a good idea in the rougher stuff as well as a bit of practice with off side paddle strokes. That constant flipping the paddle from side to side will get you in trouble.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah sometimes I remember 😅 Yeah absolutely, a helmet went on my shopping list after this one. Unfortunately that boat has a deep keel which makes paddling on one side a lot more challenging. For instance, my lateral movement with a draw is much less than it would be without a keel. A solo boat without a keel is also on my list lol. Thanks David!

[@jacalnan]

Great video! Love the way you use the classical music.

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated!!

[@george-cann]

Awesome, still watching it now but the whitewater so far looks fun (and challenging!)

[@LostLakes]

It was pretty technical, at least for my skills...but fun!

[@darrellhayward6673]

Woohoo 72 miles of fun right on ty for the adventure ya ❤3✌

[@darrellhayward6673]

@Craig G You no it brother 😊😉

[@CarnivoreStork]

Another Iron Man trial. Well done on a grueling 72 k route. What month was this filmed?

[@LostLakes]

Hahah yeah it was a lot for an overnighter based on not being able to run as many rapids as we hoped. Just a few weeks ago toward the end of June :)

[@tombeckett4340]

Just get an old bait caster they never let you down. Spinning reels break bales . Thanks great trip. I’m not sure where the Black River is ? I’ve never been there before. Thanks

[@LostLakes]

You might be on to something Tom. I linked the put in and take out in the video description if you wanna see on the map. Near Manitouwadge

[@MeetMeOutside]

That was great ! Lessons learned, that stove that Gord used, was that one piece ? Or did it collapse ? Cool video, Cheers

[@LostLakes]

Thanks brother! It’s the "environmental fireplace" from Churchill River Outfitters in Missinipe, SK. Collapsed flat. A Bill Mason idea according to this site. www.canoemapscanada.com/products/the-environmental-fireplace.html

[@kevinsamuel717]

Keep up the good work guys. Thank you for sharing, from NZ.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot Kevin! 👋

[@abrahmdelbelbelluz1538]

Looks like a great route! Maybe one to return to and fish those pools.

[@LostLakes]

Agreed!

[@gordthompson4664]

8:28 - Hahaha! Yeah, us Gords are pretty awesome! ☺️

[@LostLakes]

😆

[@atutmu8421]

very nice what an exciting adventures. You're canoe seems like heavy and wide for portage, ask Joe to give you discount for canoe manufacturer :-)

[@LostLakes]

Hahah the upside is that it's quite durable :) Thanks atut mu!

[@atutmu8421]

@@LostLakes :-)

[@Barret-paddles]

Wow! That was some trip Jon 😳👊🏻

[@jeffvallentine913]

That river at that flow looked like class III from where I was sitting. The big ledge you portaged above where you found the broken canoe, class ??? Good work running that in open canoes. Great video thanks for sharing it.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Jeff! IMO that ledge was CIII. But I don't think we ran anything CIII. All CI and CII I'd say.

[@dustin6772]

Hey Jon, this video showed up on my Recommendations not sure how I missed it when it was posted... Great vid bro. Would like to see more of your buddy gord.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Dustin!! Gord's a stand up guy, very knowledgeable. Definitely intend to trip with him again