Wilderness Canoe Adventure - Part 4. Descending the River Røa in Norway. White Water Rapids.

In this video, part 4 in the series, Andy (Kent Survival) and I cross over the border into Norway and begin our descent of the River Røa.
We head off from our last camp spot in Sweden and paddle the last two kilometres to the start of the river in the Fermundsmarka National Reserve. Some rapids we run, others we line the canoes down and some we take the safest option and portage the canoes and gear down - its a remote area, so safety is paramount.
Between the river sections and flowing water are calm open lakes, a nice gentle interred before the next excitement and a time to enjoy our surroundings.
As evening draws, we look for a good place to set up camp and we find a lovely spot next to a lake where we enjoy the evening with a fire and some well earned dinner.
Norway feels very different to the Swedish side of the border - more wild, more rugged and the excitant of the river has changed the tempo of the trip.
I hope you enjoy the video,
Thanks for watching.
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[@tangerud]

Great video, but make sure to not cut or brake off anything on the ground, just use fallen branches etc. Rules on the webpage for the nationalpark states: "The trees in the national park are protected against damage and felling. This applies to both living and dead trees, standing or lying on the ground. The old silver-grey pines are Femundsmarka's stave churches and dead trees are home to rare insects, fungi and lichen. It is only permitted to use small twigs for bonfires, primarily twigs from the ground."

[@olyo86]

Cutting of trees standing or fallen is completely prohibited in the national park. Only branches that has fallen down on its own is legal to use as firewood. It's a shame people dont get this. We are trying to preserve the park for generations to come.

[@Bulfern]

For your information, trees within the Femundsmarka National Park are protected, even after falling to the ground.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@skookumjack]

Thank you Simon and Andy. I know filming your trip makes it so much more 'longwinded' for you guys, and yeah I get why you do it, but anyway I for one seriously appreciate that you do! Retired back in the UK now, but enjoyed 20years of the British Colombian Bush and West Coast I know only too well why Scandinavia is so appealing. Here's to many more trips with you folks!

[@cindymitchell6719]

30 years, Yukon girl. And I know BC well. And these Vides. Make me feel young again. And remind me of the places here in Yukon that I have kayak, fished and hunted. And I thank you boys as well.

[@markcummings6856]

Your morning scenes were beautiful and spectacular. Incredible work. Thanks, Simon

[@ewengillies9826]

Awesome dawn morning time guys. What a truly stunning place you have chosen to take your adventure and bring us along Thanks for the journey thus far. Bushyboy Oz.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Proper Jack Duckworth mend 😂. You have to be the most prepared person I watch. If I ever get caught out in the wilderness, I want to be with you 😂

[@jgstevens5169]

Simon, a bloke on the River Røa. Your morning sunrise & subsequent images were out standing! The texture of the moss & the old fallen tree near your hammock... what can I say, other than so impressive. Thank you again for sharing your excursions with us. EDIT: I always appreciate the music you choose for your episodes. Soothing & comforting.

[@esthermae8710]

Two words. AWARD WINNING! Well, maybe one more. OUTSTANDING!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!!

[@mlsknnr]

I carry 2 small tubes (1 or 2 uses) of super glue in my first aid kit, it can close wounds or repair glasses, along with other things. Really enjoying this series.

[@JasonMcKnespiey]

Loving the Crocs. Essential footware for the bushcraft / canoeing fraternity. Never let style get in the way of practicality. Lesson I learned when passing the 40yrar old milestone.

[@airpaprika]

Agreed. I tend to live in Crocs.

[@darrencodling9824]

Another top adventure Simon well done to you and Andy 👍🏻

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Absolutely! Function over form any day 😁

[@monaleigh1862]

Beautiful vid Simon - thanks for another good one !

[@alanrobertson5497]

Great video, lovely scenery. Love watching ❤❤

[@glenotoole8822]

Simon, you need to get yourself some Sugru for fixing your glasses, it's great stuff ... developed by an Irish girl !

[@tonystrange7224]

Superb camera work Simon. Thank you for taking the time out to film and share your experience with Andy. Speaking of which, I sincerely hope he’s forgotten about the bad losing his coat etc and can look back on what a fantastic time you both must have had.

[@wolframgarten4365]

Very nice to have the feeling of sitting with you by the campfire.. ;-)

[@annenewton5403]

Very beautiful video, the music is calming as ever you are a gentleman, thank you for taking us on your great adventure with Andy.

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

“We’ve not drunk enough tea ☕️ on this trip “ “ nah tell me about it “ Sooo English if you lads hahaha I love it

[@icba4907]

The Mrs would like to inform Andy that those wooden tongs he's using are for toast.

[@spektrum33]

A campfire and good meal , plus a beer . Great way to spend the night with good company.

[@shirleys6617]

Video - very well done! Trip planning - A little less so. I realize that heavy protein meals are Andy’s trademark, but it looked like your food/beer kit was way too heavy! And while crocs are comfy I really think you were mislead about the portages - hiking boots would have been much better given how tortuous they were, And Andy needed more time in a canoe given the intensive effort this trip required. You probably have other lessons to share - will you do a post-mortem?

[@schonbeardwildmark]

That was truly amazing Simon! What a beautiful video! Great filming, editing and some great music added! I am impressed how your work gets better and better! Looks like you are enjoying Scandinavia a lot! I am still waiting to see that moose you’re longing to find! Glad that you got to see some reindeer anyway!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Still looking for that elusive moose!! 😂

[@schonbeardwildmark]

@@simonablokeinthewoods you have drive a car at dusk. Then you see them more often than you want to!

[@zbigniewkrajewski7536]

haha kit-tree :) Great vid Simon.

[@jennyleef1775]

Thankyou Simon and Andy for taking me along on this lovely trip. It's something that I will never get a chance to do or see so to see it through your videos is the only way I'll get to enjoy this beautiful scenery and that lovely crystal clear water. It would have been tiring but rewarding at the same time, just knowing what you have accomplished. Thankyou.

[@knucker4931]

What a great trip and such a beautiful landscape. I'm very jealous. You look in your element out there, enjoying every second. Sadly, and having watched Andy's videos, he looks to be frequently crying out 'I'm not a canoeist' get me out of here!' If you decide to do another trip like this, please persuade Andy to take some proper lesson in paddling so that he can enjoy it more. Al

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I think he’d have enjoyed the trip more if he had had some proper tuition beforehand (rather than just my tips! 😂)

[@leslieaustin151]

Ah me! 50 years since I was last in Norway, but what a lovely place. I (we) managed better with the fishing though, we just decided whether we wanted trout or sea fish for dinner, and went out and caught them every day. Mind you, we were on a fishing holiday.. I loved the video Simon, it brought back memories. Thank you. Les

[@MSJERSwenson]

I love Garmin equipment...their sonar is really good and nor just for fish finding. Thanks for bringing us along. You are a machine with all of that lining and portaging! xo from Canada

[@HikingWithHenry]

Such a pleasure to watch, as always! 👍🛶 Love your positive spirit, Simon! Oh, and finally on the right side of the border! 😅 😂 🇧🇻

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha 😉🇳🇴 Thanks Lise!

[@juliegogo2941]

Lol!

[@ek-nz]

I’ve now finished watching every single video on this channel. I’m sad that I’ve run out! But I do look forward to Thursdays for a new one :)

[@fishengal]

Wow. The B roll in the beginning is absolutely beautiful 😍 another wonderful video thanks for sharing!

[@esthermae8710]

Hello Norway Tourism Bureau. Could it be enough to pay for a new Land Rover????

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Wonderful trip Simon, been watching both yours and Andy's. Many thanks for sharing.

[@terry7907]

Out f fresh food…but not out of beer! Great planning!

[@karenpeterson5780]

Wow, such an excellent video - the music, the photography, the commentary - all of it. So well done! Thank you!

[@lscblackwell9202]

This is a wonderful series of your current adventures with Andy! I have enjoyed every second of these posts. Thank you for sharing with us. It is incredibly beautiful scenery and your recording of it has been inspired! Safe travels to you and Andy. Take care!

[@Peteablokeoutdoors]

After a hectic day at work and a knee injury that’s keeping me off the trails at the moment your videos keep me sane Simon, thank you for all your efforts making these videos, as always truly inspiring 👍🏻atb Pete.

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS

[@Kenbur]

Thank you, Simon - again I get to see something so beautiful and awesome that I will never get to see firsthand. It is sooooooo great. Really looking forward to the next one.

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

Those branches you scouted covered the land like a bunch of old bones.

[@metalpunk3785]

Another great video chaps. Can't say I'd be that keen on the canoeing. Water not for me.

[@marknthetrails7627]

Now is the time of our lives, not tomorrow, not yesterday but right now. 👍✌🥃good show

[@mbrider56]

Great stuff Simon, epic sunrise and views of the lakes. We were all glad that you woke up early..🙂 Really enjoying this series of videos, such a different terrain and as you looked into the distance, it seemed to go on for ever...👍🏻

[@thenanlife1141]

Brilliant trip as always guys

[@garphykeks]

Wonderful cinematography Simon. And, Andy is a perfect foil for your chat. Just love it👍😎KTF🙏

[@dwaynef5410]

Must have been a really wonderful trip, memories to last a lifetime Simon!

[@andrewwoods4906]

Fantastic videos so far Simon, really enjoying watching both yours and Andy's different perspectives. I know it takes a lot of time and effort but we really appreciate it, and always look forward to your next episode.

[@750fvfr]

I usually enjoy watching you but I’ve not had a good night and it’s late for me and you just had to make bacon. I swear I can smell it. Now I’m put out with you and your bacon.

[@rejnokarl2514]

"Occulus Reparo" - that's a versatile repair "glue". Paddle trolling is a practice I've been doing a lot and it's good fun. Dry seasoned dead pine just smells wonderful and it burns hot and bright. Very inspirational video Simon!

[@robertogomez3698]

Oh Wow. I love this video and the attention you put into presenting the details. I also like the passiveness and music that was presented. I enjoyed it, thanks, Simon.

[@dhession64]

Like a preoccupied slacker, I'm just now watching parts 4 and 5. I'm living vicariously through you both lol I noticed the Pathfinder cup; Indiana's right next to Ohio, and there's a Pathfinder store in Indianapolis about an hour south of me. Now, on to part 5.

[@SplitPhotography]

Nice series 😁 Going there this sunmer i hope. Cant wait 🥰 Wish you vould list the next/all episodes in the description of these videos. Cause KZbin hardly never suggests the next one, so have to go in you profile to dig out the next one every time 🙈

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Love seeing the repair for the glasses So cool

[@ТУРИСТ-АВАНТЮРИСТ]

Thank you, I see again something so beautiful and amazing that I will never see it with my own eyes. You seem to really come alive and thrive in the wild. It fires up my need to get out into the woods and canoe down the rivers.

[@emilyeaton-q1y]

I'm catching up on videos I've missed. This was such a great one! You are such a talented videographer, always informative, and you choose beautiful music.

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Simon my friend you are living the dream!

[@ArswieWaende]

Gorgeous production! I am getting involved in the trip, as if I was sitting next to you by the fire pit. I had almost thrown a piece of wood into it. Thank you so much for this shared adventure.

[@Rob.1340]

Fantastic. Thank you. All the best. 👍🐾🐾😎

[@p3ggy80]

Another brilliant film. Looks so beautiful out there. Thanks again for taking us along. :)

[@madisondeans5566]

Great daze out there,oooh those beers,I can taste them!!😉👌

[@ThisRichLife]

Absolutely fantastic video as always! Thanks Simon for making such great content! Think I'm going to have to start canoeing after watching all these 🙂

[@peterwolf3001]

great opening sequence you have a pleasing photographic eye

[@MartinHJ]

Ah what an adventure and what a joy to join your trip through the film. Thx again for the experience :)

[@andrewrigney5464]

I really enjoy these expeditions you head out on. The repairing of your glasses was brilliant, and i love picking up on tricks to fix things when you are out in the wild. You are a wild MacGuyver! Keep it up

[@juliegogo2941]

Norway is absolutely gorgeous! I thought you lost your canoe! Thanks

[@mattlast4093]

@5:44 anybody remember ray mears repairing an arrow tip using pine resin + fat...... the more we change, the more we stay the same.

[@johnnylong8821]

Super resourceful Simon with the glass repair, I love it 👍

[@thizizliz]

A Grand Adventure indeed. Such beautiful countryside, challenges for sure yet you and Andy persist and are making fabulous memories. So beautiful.

[@gazgf]

Really enjoyed that as an unwind after work…awesome filming and editing….. thanks for taking the time to share it. 👌

[@radio-su6lh]

Another truly awesome video mate 👏. Glad to hear you brought that satellite tracker. Essential kit I guess in wilderness areas, just in case - like when your foot slipped down hole at the start of the video 😬. Thanks again Simon for amazing work.

[@stiggoransson4228]

Polarbread egg and bacon its swedish brother breakfast......Nice

[@DartyD]

The epic adventure continues Si Lad🛶🪵🏞

[@Seamus3051]

Brilliant video Simon, almost as good as being on the adventure with you. The geography is a bit reminiscent of northern Ontario. Stay well & safe mates .. Cheers.

[@silentwitness247]

I always travel with spare pair or glasses and a small bottle of superglue - simple!

[@thenanlife1141]

So peaceful out on the lakes 😊

[@alantaylor688]

Your canoe adventures with Andy are inspiring. Managed a number of british river trips but Scandanavia looks amazing, thank you for sharing. Your pack cnaoes look fantastic for the job.

[@cagsix7177]

A Dynamic Duo!! My Idols 👍👍

[@thomascraig7230]

Great video sir. I understand how important the waking up in the morning view is. I'm going to look-up the Norwegian spirits you were sampling.

[@arcticwolfoutdooradventure5426]

Great Video .. Hope you enjoyed Femundsmarka

[@cherylwevill4355]

Another great video Simon. It's interesting to see the different filming styles between Andy and yourself. Norway looks STUNNING! I love the scenery so far. Gorgeous. Thank you for bringing us on your journey.

[@SamoyedMoms]

What a fantastic trip and great videography. So inspiring!

[@AncientHermit]

Hats off to you both. Some hard yards in there for certain. Be well.😉

[@paulannable3734]

Simon NEVER takes off his hat. He is The Edge Out Of U2 of outdoors videos.

[@dianejacklin4338]

We just love Wednesday evening watching your KZbin videos. This is a spectacular trip with wonderful scenery. Thank you for sharing

[@craiglake6091]

Great video Simon. What a world we live in.

[@Draculhuhn]

10:27 ...."I'm stuck!"..😂🤣😭🤣

[@lilstui3921]

Natures glory take photos and leave only footprints , make sure you look for new plants !

[@UAPJedi]

Looks like a formidable trip although I got the impression Andy found it tough.

[@gmer16402]

Wow that polymer repair stuff is next level, need to gets my hands on it, great tip 👍

[@anthonylum5433]

Hello there Simon! It dawned on me as I was watching this episode (specifically @ 23:23 in this video) why I was never able to catch fish in my early days. My older brother Leonard, who taught me how to fish, would share that fish are highly sensitive creatures. They are extremely keen to any scent outside its environment- that includes insect repellant! Thanks for all your vlogs my good man, we really enjoy them!

[@rtk3543]

Have been following yours and Andy's trip with great interest Simon, such beautiful landscape. I have to say your videos are put together really well and are very watchable, you seem to be in your element. cheers mate.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

WELL...you and ANDY have NOT been as busy as those ants! BUT your videography is excellent!

[@MA-uu3sb]

Nice to see you last segment on your great trip with Sandie. I just heard telling Andy that didn’t have much tea on this trip. I found it kind of weird that you guys at least as far as I could see never had. Hot chocolate at all. You guys always have had chocolate when you’re together but you had some really grueling day so I’m sure maybe you were just way too tired for that

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

You hit the nail on the head there - just too tired at the end of the evening - just wanted bed!

[@elmigwar]

Beautiful as always, keep the spirit up 👌

[@luizeloncordeiro8964]

great Simon, I've been following your channel for a long time as well as Andy's... both are very good, the big difference always and in the case of this series in which you are traveling by canoe is that your videos are more elaborate in the editing, with more detailed scenes and always with good music... without wanting to belittle those on Andy's channel. Hug...Luiz

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Luiz!

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Awesome episode Sir Simon!! Loving the series 👊🏼😎🤙🏼! 🍻Cheers Brother from across the pond California 🇺🇸

[@micahwinters7021]

This is the best channel on KZbin imo

[@annferricher3931]

An awesome video of your Scandinavian adventure with Andy. Be safe in your travels & God be with you!!

[@ghostofkadesh9041]

Nice trip 😃👍

[@briankirkup]

Excellent video Simon what locations stunning Well done All the best Cheers BK

[@mickbutler9407]

Great sunrise and another great video

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Another wonderful video! Thanks for taking us along!

[@andyrr30]

Love it, so beautiful only sad part is knowing Andy had such a tough time with the loss of the jacket and equipment issues. Another trip to pop on the board to be planned

[@AstroBioMan]

Those nylon beads for emergency plastic repair are a fantastic idea, i'm going to have to get hold of some myself I think