Tori Baird on Loosing Our Canoe While Camping with Our Kids, & What it Means to Paddle Like a Girl

[@barbgilbart7945]

Tori, you are amazing! What a great team! Love watching your family adventures! The kiddies are so adorable and love watching them grow!

[@TheSherry86]

Jim and the boys are blessed to have Tori. She is what makes every episode look effortless. Plus! Beautiful skin. 😎

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks 😊

[@DimensionalHorse]

Tori will always be my hero!!! 😊 You 2 make a great team!

[@deniseseguin3076]

Torri you and Jim make a great team...but the kids steals the show all the time....love your videos..great interview....love your haircut Jim

[@CaroleDechaine]

Charismatic Tori is an outstanding, five star mother & wife. So fun to hear Tori/Jim podcast. We watched every beautiful video you’ve made together and applaud her patience. It’s beautiful cinematography and it soothes & calms us, but with two kids, a dog, and a utube hubby whose DNA has Scottish adventurer, it comes at a cost. That rain episode looked like misery and storm of the century winds and we felt for you & then where H drops the water purifier off canoe on purpose as his rocks, was the moment I’d want to clock him. 😮 Plus, kudos, that’s a-lot of stuff you two haul, set up and portage. You must have learned how to compartmentalize & you ARE strong and definitely have our respect. Tori breezes thru it all due to her smart, calm thinking abilities. Love the hubby/wife banter. How did you two meet is our big question? Wesley seems like he’s more alert and animated with each passing week and soaking is it all up. ❤ Bravo BAIRD family!

[@petercrawford3005]

Every couple should have this conversation. Love it!

[@redcanoe14]

First off...Jim, I am your biggest fan. Jim, thanks for facilitating this interview with Tori who is also an awesome and inspirational woman. I left England with my wife and son in 2004 and settled in BC, Canada. My wife and I have been canoeing together for over 25 years. I have been so privileged to have my wife leave her large family and follow me on a whim to Canada. My wife was born in Jamaica and joined her parents there when she was 10. Over the years we have often commented on the fact that we have hardly ever seen a person of my wife's ethnicity camping, hiking or canoeing. We had to stay strong as a couple when we decided to build a log house recently, it is in a forest, 3500 feet altitude. There are bears, cougars, bobcats and occasionaly Wolves up here. We lived in a travel trailer for 3 years using a 'porta potty' , melting snow to wash, cook with and drink. It got down below -36 a few times. My wife is 4'11 and very strong, physically and mentally, I am so proud of her. This last summer I suggested it was time to move onto solo paddling and I will buy a solo canoe this spring. My wife, Shirley, looks forward to take the next step to raise her confidence solo paddling. So, Tori, I think what you are doing by and filming your adventures with your lovely boys is a wonderful thing and what you do is of incalculable value to women and moreso women of colour. Like you and Jim, we work side by side on our laptops, together, most days my wife is a businesswoman and I am VP of the company. Shirley, in her spare time, is a motivational speaker, student pianist and aspiring writer. I wish you both a lifetime of great adventures, beautiful family memories and good health🛶🍻

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

What an amazing and well written comment. It made me borderline emotional. I have read several of your comments in the past and I am honoured that you are still watching and listening. Your wife sounds like an amazing person and your lifestyle sounds awesome too. Congrats on building that mountain home! Sounds spectacular.

[@redcanoe14]

Thanks Jim, you are a gentleman of good calibre...tough, yet not afraid to show your feelings. I do believe that us men who immerse ourselves in the beauty of Mother Nature, and who find peace, solace and healing in it need to encourage men of all ages who may be struggling with their mental and emotional wellbeing to participate in the great outdoors at whatever level they can. A few years ago there was a bit of a buzz amongst KZbin Bushcraft Channels, facilitated by a guy in the UK, to put out a video called 'Show us Your Steak'...a discussion on mens mental health. I put out a vid and have been thinking of doing it again during Mens Health Week. Keep Up thje Good Work and pass our regards onto Tori.@@JimBairdAdventurer

[@wendyshick6689]

Tori you are awesome 👍 I've really been enjoying this family adventure 😊🐺🔥

[@vl8209]

Love you two! Keep adventuring and sharing!

[@BiteNuk3r]

Alone brought me here, Tori and the kids keeps me coming back.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Awesome, great to have ya.

[@Bobby12many]

Tori is a beauty and a beast! You guys are amazing

[@kccox3446]

This was Amazing!!! Thank you Jim for having Tori on your podcast and Tori YOU are Amazing! Thank you for sharing with us your Journey and you Both for setting such a fine example of True Love and Support for each other. My Heart is So Full of Happy Happy ❤❤❤

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks very much

[@iancompton6961]

Tori is a beast - and i mean that in the best way - strong of body and soul and and and..... love your kids and all the adventures

[@Frugalinthewoods]

Tori you are an amazing Mamna, wife and role model for your two little boys! We never miss an episode on your you tube channel and now we are thrilled to be able to watch the new podcast channel… My husband and I live in the area where Wesley goes to school. And GUESS WHAT? We met Wesley today!!! We were at a school event. What a great honour to meet your son. He has SO much to teach us all. He’s such a bright light of happiness …. Bravo to you both for taking your sons on so many incredible adventures! Your family is blessed beyond 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dennisoverholts8396]

Your wife is an amazing person!!

[@teeteenelson2991]

Can I be honest right quick?! I’m obsessed with you Tori!!! I very much live vicariously thru you. I’m from Duluth, MN (please come visit!!) and I’m no stranger to the outdoors and all of the fun that comes with the seasons and the wild and all the gifts that the creator has to offer us. Our sons are the same age (Hudson & my Quartz) and what I love the most is watching you tackle the outdoors with your boys. My son is non-verbal, has level 3 ASD yet he absolutely positively LOVES all things outdoors. Watching you & Jim go on these adventures with Wesley has truly truly inspired me and has shown me that it’s safe outside and that Mother Nature is sooo healing and educational even for our children. Don’t ever give up Tori! You’re an inspiration to more mothers, woman, BIPOC persons than you can ever imagine 🫶🏽 Sending soooo much love to your home from mine 🤎

[@teeteenelson2991]

PS we put a cow bell on Quartz when we’re outside so we always know where he’s at. (He’s non verbal and will not respond to his name) just a tip for you if/when Wesley star’s walking and even put on Huddy prior to his solo adventures 😉🙃

[@jameshurd4815]

I ❤️ Tori !!!

[@kccox3446]

Yey How Happy am I Right Know ❤❤❤

[@NancyS-qx3ez]

You two are amazing! Love the videos that include the entire family! Keep up the great work!

[@amyburl3826]

Jim’s beaming with so much love towards Tori. He’s so proud and happy to be with her. 😊 I appreciate Tori‘s honesty. I always wondered how she remained so calm. She just hides it well. lol

[@maryvasser7290]

Grat Interview guys, love you Tori ❤ Your such a great mom, and take great care of our Jim The Adventurer!

[@Skrunkles2]

I absolutely loved this interview. Tori had better be a recurring guest. Amazing perspective, incredibly articulate, and all types of intelligence.

[@duggoneit]

You both are the perfect team. As strong as Tori is, no other person compliments her better than Jim and visa versa! Together your a force to be reckoned with!

[@cherylsibson2529]

Tori and Jim show what it takes to communicate and actually LISTEN with each other.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks

[@ldg2655]

I am very glad that you two did this podcast. Very insightful and inspiring. I’m another woman “born strong” and I also sometimes think twice about jumping in to help my husband for fear of appearing too masculine. I am subtly competitive and (usually) unconsciously lifting, carrying, digging, EXERTING as much or more… masking pain or injury..

[@rosemountfarms2897]

Love Tori! We watch all your videos of Jim Baird Adventures and any your Family Adventures❤️and especially your TV series on Natgeo You deserve a huge reward from your husband Jim hmm hint hint 🎉🎂💕🍻🍷🌹🌹💐

[@AbbyShepherd65]

I just love you guys! wonderful family!

[@davkumi]

Torri, I am with you! I was worried watching you and the children in the canoe, afraid what could happen if you dumped, a lot of anxiety. I am grateful that the worst you experienced was being wet and cold.😚

[@curmudgeon573]

What an outstanding partner you have. We love Tori. Everything about her is special. Everything.

[@marygordon3032]

I just love the positivity and the love for those beautiful kids. Tori you’re awesome! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks :)

[@DragonLairFolk]

I completely appreciate Tori’s precautionary mindset and her positive outlook. She is a very strong woman in mind and body. I see her competitiveness as an awesome motivation to do more and be more. What a fantastic role model for other women she comes in contact with and especially for your two boys. Jim is so lucky to have found you, Tori!

[@stephaniefinn488]

Thanks so much to both Tori and Jim for creating this episode! I relate SO much to what Tori was saying about society as a whole thinking women can’t or shouldn’t be able to canoe trip without a man. I often go back country canoe tripping in all woman groups and we have also been asked multiple times if we need help carrying the canoe by men. I know they are likely just trying to be nice but I can almost guarantee they wouldn’t have asked a group that included men and that’s frustrating! I would also like to echo some of what Tori said and recognize all the men who don’t assume we are weak and incapable. I appreciate being given the space to learn new skills and be strong and empowered women in a male dominated activity. Jim and my own husband are both great examples of men who support and empower women in the outdoors. Thank you Tori for being a voice for strong women who love to do hard things and also for empowering women who don’t think they can do it! The more we can normalize this, the better we will be as a society. You are amazing!

[@jamesphilbrook5567]

I’m truly amazed that you would even consider the monumental task of canoeing with a dog and two small wonderful children!! Absolutely amazing!!!!!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Haha, thanks very much. It is a lot at times for sure. We plan for it to take forever to break camp in the morning and not travel very far each day but even in this trip I think we could have gone slower

[@jeanettaperdue6235]

Tori You Rock!❤️

[@brendaguthrie2994]

I understand Tori’s anxiety on this last trip, I was rather nervous watching that trip myself! I think maybe two canoes would have been a safer idea? But I love you guys, you are awesome! And I’m happy for you!

[@katrinhalookca]

What a riviting, entertaining, fun, and informative podcast. I could watch the 2 of you all day every day lol. Its so obvious not only how well suited you are as a team, but how much work you put into deepening your relationship as a couple and a family. The mutual respect and admiration you have for one another is aparent and inspirational. Tori, thank you for talking about the hard stuff so openly, the more conversations we have like these, the more open minded and informed people become.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot for listen this db for the great comment too. Have a good one.

[@glennanewtonlong3731]

What a great interview. Have been following you both for some time and am amazed at the great adventures you are providing for your children. Love the beautiful wild places of Canada that you share with us.

[@roses486]

The best interview ever. You guys are great together. Tori is so transparent and appreciated for that. God bless you and the children.❤️🙏🏼

[@sharonmchugh8294]

I love ya Jim, but as a mom, I watch for Tori's reactions to things. So glad to hear her backstory. Love that you are doing a podcast!!!

[@CAMP_KITCH]

Tori is incredible. Such an inspiration for women & especially mamas in the outdoor community! Highly recommend paddle like a girl. Was such a great course. -Tyler and Kassy

[@OLDBotanicals]

Tori Baird- The Baddest Mother on the Planet, with such a good voice for a content creator not to mention such healthy looking skin. Natural beauty despite roughing it out there. Great family content, thank you both for putting this content out there and sharing your family with us.

[@jimfromm3981]

I started to watch this out of loyalty. I was quickly immersed in this wonderful conversation both elucidating and entertaining. Who knew?

[@billybobjimjackjoe5400]

Love the stuff. Keep it up you 2. You're an inspiration

[@tigersbaseball1989]

What an eye-opening podcast! Loved learning more about Tori and her journey! Thanks for sharing!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

You’re welcome, glad you liked it.

[@stevesampier527]

Of all the wonderful things I have experienced with Jim Baird, I have to say the very most impressive is the family and what you are willing to do with the kids. Tori, you are a superstar. Seriously.

[@RobertYee-g2k]

You two are amazing to listen to, love all of your adventure and awesome family too. Sat through the whole interview with your wife .yah🎉

[@Todd_Again]

What an incredible insight to the Baird family. Torie, your awesome !! In all honesty.... I've followed KZbin for quite a while. This was my first ever FULLY listened to podcast.... ever. You guys had my total attention. Thanks for your content !!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Amazing man, thanks for tuning in and I’m glad it held your attention!

[@juliamadison5701]

Tori and Jim, Wesley and Huddy..of course North too..what a great inspiring family..really enjoyed hearing your perspective on things Tori.

[@thebrownthomascrown917]

Dude your wife is awesome...my wife will only go camping if it's a hot tent and forget about doing it in deep winter

[@BrLambert]

That's a start 😊

[@newdisc]

That was a great interview ! .. she has Shawn James beat … when it comes to the real self reliance of what the outdoor community really deserves ..

[@patti3447]

Awesome podcast the best one I’ve listened to ..Tori you are amazing not only are you beautiful but such a talent and a super mother. I am sure most men are hugely envious of Jim . Love your Instagram featuring the boys .. was adorable to see Westley high five his dad.❤

[@BeckiandChris]

Yall are incredible!! When Tori was talking about the comparison between your faces in the canoe, her being stressed and Jim being absolutely happy sounds a lot like our dynamic on our heli trips 😂😂 Chris is having the time of his life and I’m just stressed the entire time. Type 2 fun for sure!

[@Photos123ish]

Always enjoyed Jim's videos but I absolutely love to see Tori and the boys on the videos. Knowing how hard it is to back country camp/canoe/trek with children and especially kids with disabilities, WOW, you are amazing!! Your kids are very fortunate! You guys show the reality of adventuring and don't sugar coat anything, keep up the great work, you both are AMAZING!!

[@lueveniapettiford2626]

I love how you two interact with one another. Lots of love and respect.❤😊

[@loriecorona8316]

Thanks for doing this podcast. I love the honesty between the two of you and your subscribers. Thank you for that🛶💜

[@sethcolin4641]

You are amazing. All five of you. Thanks for all you share with us. Very much appreciated. 🙂

[@rosef5014]

My husband and I watched all your adventures especially with the kids. Actually, not enough clips on the kids 🙁. Love the kids, waiting till Thursday to watch you guys is a long wait. We are excited when we see it's a family adventure 😂❤❤❤. Tori I always cheer you on on how to take care of everything, and Jim of course it all began from winning the ALONE, with your brother.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot for that. I actually did film some large scale outdoor adventures for Field & Stream and Canoe & Kayak magazines before going on Alone and was working at creating video content full time for a couple years before going on Alone. It was tough to make ends meet though. I didn’t start doing KZbin until a couple years after winning Alone.

[@Hatchetjk]

You guys are freaking legendary for the distance you take your kids and the life experience you’ve introduced to them.

[@a.e.e.6335]

I love hearing Tori’s perspective and I love listening to you both together. Thank you for being good role models as parents and wilderness guides

[@southerngardenesse]

Love, love, love this channel.

[@suezaple4950]

Your a mom Tori It is natural to worry about the kiddies. The cliffs for sure would freak me out and some areas of that river you two were canoeing. Little Huddy is one busy boy who loves to explore , Then you have the care for Wes and his well being understandable. ( Both Kids were enjoying the adventure), You did have both boys dressed appropriately and everyone was fed. Paddle Like a girl is a great program you have going on Tori. What an excellent interview with Tori, she is truly amazing

[@Julie-l7r]

Tori I love what your doing with "paddle like a girl" giving women self confidence & power is right on 👍 👌 just the best! I love it! ❤️ good for you & thank you 😊 Jim you are a good man who shows deep respect & love for Tori 👌 together you are unstoppable ❤️

[@chrisgalvin6703]

Absolutely wonderful interview. What a wonderful life you both have. What I learned is stay true to your dreams, and never give up.

[@guyrichard2030]

Merci Beaucoup pour ce partage🤗🤗 Really enjoying this "Couples Therapy" 😉😅🤗 I wish you tons of Type 1 Fun with a bit of Type 2 Fun...and Type 3 on Friday nights😊✌️

[@williamweiss6128]

I hope your kids remember these golden times with their Dad and Mom. I would. I have my own. It's cool.

[@Fillmore-ul1rr]

Love all your adventures and your family too.

[@kaylamayich5417]

Yay!!! You two are a phenomenal team! Thank you for taking the time to show/tell us another side of your adventures with this conversation. Our family is inspired by your family :)

[@barbaragelpi6839]

I'm so impressed with Wesley's developmental improvement with the great trips and stimulation that you have provided! Kudos to both of you for being such great parents!!!

[@bread099]

That was the most epic podcast intro I think I've ever heard

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Haha, thanks a lot

[@pjsparks3810]

This is the cutest video! Really enjoyed seeing the two of you have so much fun talking and interacting with each other. Tori, you ROCK! All the things you do and stand for are so impressive!! Not to mention your motherhood and just how great you represent! Hoping to attend a or some of your workshops in the future! I’m an avid viewer of Jim’s (crazy) adventures and the family trips. I’ve learned so much about the wilderness y’all visit (Texan here 😉), survival, canoeing, etc. I’m now 62 with a 42 yo mindset learning, living through, and delighting in your adventures. Keep ‘em coming. ❤️

[@Mari-cy3tu]

Awesome conversation 🎉 Tori you are just Amazing!

[@dchurch3399]

Tori, you are absolute legend. I understand you as a mother worrying about your kids on the trips, us guys don’t really have those instincts are times. Jim seems like a great guy and is lucky to have you as a partner. Your work ethic while tripping would make you welcome as anyone’s partner. A great team…your or letting life’s challenges hinder your adventures put the rest of us to shame

[@bonnieconley1057]

Great interview and video Jim and Tori. Both of you are surely rugged and capable but YES when you intoduce your children it is definitely a challenge to be calm and moreso comfortable with what you might do without them in a similar setting. If it helps, I think any mother feels overly concerned even if it weren't in a wild setting but simply leaving the children with a new babysitter for the evening. I get it Tori and talking with each other is so very important, even just to help support each other AS YOU DO HERE!

[@lisavanginder9693]

This was absolutely awesome! I enjoyed hearing Tori’s perspective on the trip, being a Mom and feeling a bit anxious most of the time. Girl, I feel you. With that said, she never showed anything but strength and grace, through the entire trip. What a marvelous woman mother, wife. She is so inspiring to ALL women, thank you for highlighting your precious wife ❤

[@Racing1954]

Props to Tori & Ben -- Great you found each other to give us this great podcast.

[@victoriamaaske7420]

Gotta love people who carry the stro g Victoria name. Great to watch pne of the strongest moms around. Love your adventures. Stay safe.

[@brendahone2509]

Tori, you are an awesome mother. I felt extreme stress just watching this because of the boys. I kept telling myself they will be okay, because you would not post it if something happened. The fact that you were feeling the stress I am sorry, however that is part of keeping our loved ones safe. You both are wonderful loving parents. Those little boys are very blessed. Good blessings and stay safe.

[@mycattas]

Fabulous discussion! Well done! I've said it before: I so love how real you are.

[@dawngusky4730]

Loved this so much! Tori you truly inspire me! So thankful we found your channel. My family loves watching!

[@embahbornolaparn]

Great interview and conversation by a team that loves LIFE! Again well done Baird's. Looking forward to more great pods. 👍⛩️

[@lueveniapettiford2626]

Tori, it is only natural for you to have stress for your childrens safety and well-being in such a wild, natural environment. You are a super strong women and a capable mother and wife. We watch you handle a lot on these adventures. And Jim does his part, he is an exceptional father and husband. His love for nature is also exceptional. I admire both of you. The fact that you carriy your children along with you his exceptional. The energy and the strength you both have is to be admired. Keep taking good care of your beautiful children and each other. Tori wants to be for her husband. So nice.

[@ThomasG77]

Another great episode. Love these very relaxing way to end the day.

[@RileyOutside]

Last year while guiding a trip, a couple of new-to-camping lads were two-handing their canoe up the portage trail. I asked if they wanted to know how to portage it properly, and they said yes. When I threw the canoe up onto my head - like I've done hundreds of times - I fell right onto my ass, getting trapped under the canoe. It went from me teaching them to me getting completely schooled. Anyway, loved this episode, and as someone who doesn't watch videos, I'm really loving the podcast format!

[@Mavrik-60]

Good to know she's not just doing this to be a loyal wife. Good to know she's here because she's into this stuff. That's way cool and it'll paint that picture that is y'all lol, a little different in my mind. Really injoy the content. Keepemcoming

[@lizcaporicci8483]

I wish I could sit around this table with you guys. There are things I can relate with Tori about, such as envying my friends who had cottages. As a teenager, I would look at the Canadian Tire magazine (rather then the Sears catalogue) to drool over tents and gear. But now, I get to enjoy the nature in all its splendour, with you and the family canoeing the Skitine. It makes me happy to see Wesley thrive as he has, and is visibly a happy little boy. You two make a great team.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Much respect Tori! Your a heck of a Mom, Partner.and Human! #keepitburning 🔥

[@marianfrances4959]

Special hugs for my favorite special family. The Wesley share poked my special-mama heart. I'll share this: when going through similar stuff I found my greatest comfort, in the midst of all the challenge and chaos, in spending quiet time with my darling and happy child, Suzanne. 💝

[@puertoricaninoregoneliasne866]

I have to tell you both the human side of both of you is incredible . Seen and understanding all the challenges you have to go thru . Thank you for sharing this interview so now the way I see your videos is going to be a lot more meaningful to me . Than you again . Sharing with us about your son syndrome is going to help others immensely ❤

[@ani-c6g4e]

Hi Tori.. I watch your husband's adventures alone and also the family adventures with the children.. and I am always worried about what might happen if the weather changes really bad when you are on the river... and the canoe overturn.. I stop worrying when you get to camp. Then I worry about the bears.. Glad I just watch the video😂😂😂

[@Julie-l7r]

I really enjoyed this conversation between Tori & you. It was so interesting to hear her take on the adventures you go on with the kids. Just loved it ❤

[@lindastump4788]

Brilliant episode! I love the mutual respect you have for each other, and Tori is just incredible!

[@solitudeandwildernesschann6756]

I need someone like her good job both

[@terriboccio6963]

I loved this entire conversation between the two of you. So insightful, so down to earth and very indepth. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us and allowing us to experience some of the highs and lows!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

You’re very welcome

[@barbmcnaughton6119]

Tori you have my full respect and admiration. You excel at some many facets of your life! It was great to hear more of your background and your thoughts about many subjects. Great interview!

[@halinawiecek2297]

I love watching you guys , you are such a good couple and such a good parents God bless you both and boys' take care.

[@janasunnarborg8525]

Whoa baby! 20% gradient on the Telegraph Creek Road. I would have been terrified. You guys are brave adventurers. I am thinking sometimes when we are all watching we don't really realize exactly how adventurous that trail or river is in reality. Your kids are very fortunate to have you guys as mom and dad.

[@71jetrun]

So inspiring, empowering, we cant wait for the next episode of your family life out paddling.

[@pb973]

Oh Tori, you are such a great Mom.

[@petermcmahon8707]

So far enthralled with the two podcasts Jim; great idea. I was so pleased you mentioned Tori's beautiful paddle strokes. I have run KZbin segments just to show friends how smooth she is. Loved seeing you together like this. Nothing beats a strong woman. Pete from Australia.

[@Shocarnee]

I get exactly what you are saying Tori in regard to the stress and anxiety. I’m a mother to two children with disabilities and when we go away, particularly camping paddling, I am always problem solving the next thing that hasn’t even happened yet. I’m always keeping tract of everyone and everything. On a recent camping trip that I missed out on due to our daughter testing positive to Covid. My husband and our youngest son went together, he ended up phoning me on the first night to say how much he took for granted everything that I do and manage on our trips that he hadn’t even realised until he had to do it all and it was just him and our 12yr old son, I stayed at home with our two other children who need extra support ❤