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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Listening Point - General Discussion BeaVish, KendrAish |
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10/13/2019 03:17PM
Lots of good video footage of a pretty rough trip. Beautiful brookies too. One thing I would do if I was him is get some thick portage pads. Yikes, he's on a bare wood yoke. Swift sells a pad for 30.00.
"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." --- George Bernard Shaw
10/13/2019 07:39PM
MHS67: "missmolly: " Here's a BeaVish, KendrAish trip, albeit on the short side. "
Watched part one the other day. I don't think part two is out yet. That is a tough trip!!"
Cliffhanger.
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10/13/2019 11:41PM
TomT: "Lots of good video footage of a pretty rough trip. Beautiful brookies too. One thing I would do if I was him is get some thick portage pads. Yikes, he's on a bare wood yoke. Swift sells a pad for $30.00. "
+1 on the yoke thing, could not imagine doing a trip like that without a padded yoke system.
10/14/2019 08:28AM
walllee: "TomT: "Lots of good video footage of a pretty rough trip. Beautiful brookies too. One thing I would do if I was him is get some thick portage pads. Yikes, he's on a bare wood yoke. Swift sells a pad for 30.00. "+ 1 on the yoke thing, could not imagine doing a trip like that without a padded yoke system.."
I have that exact same Teal contoured yoke on my SRQ16, and the flat contours really help spread the weight much better than you think. After a few trips with bare woods did add a thin 1/2 pad that straps on mainly to improve the grip, but those big blocks are not needed. I’d say the yoke was a relatively minor discomfort compared to wet footing in that cold water.
On the gear front, who brings a 7 inch Silky to go down a wild river that may not have been travelled for 25 years? I’d think a Katanaboy and at least a 24 inch bow would be called for!
I was impressed how he would express concern for Erin needing to call for S&R for his being late, yet he would take time to fish! And knowing there were bookies that he could not fry up too.
Very nice video. Looking forward to part 2.
10/14/2019 09:47AM
Jaywalker: "walllee: "TomT: "Lots of good video footage of a pretty rough trip. Beautiful brookies too. One thing I would do if I was him is get some thick portage pads. Yikes, he's on a bare wood yoke. Swift sells a pad for 30.00. "+ 1 on the yoke thing, could not imagine doing a trip like that without a padded yoke system.."
I have that exact same Teal contoured yoke on my SRQ16, and the flat contours really help spread the weight much better than you think. After a few trips with bare woods did add a thin 1/2 pad that straps on mainly to improve the grip, but those big blocks are not needed. I’d say the yoke was a relatively minor discomfort compared to wet footing in that cold water.
On the gear front, who brings a 7 inch Silky to go down a wild river that may not have been travelled for 25 years? I’d think a Katanaboy and at least a 24 inch bow would be called for!
I was impressed how he would express concern for Erin needing to call for S&R for his being late, yet he would take time to fish! And knowing there were bookies that he could not fry up too.
Very nice video. Looking forward to part 2."
I think he was fishing to hopefully catch and keep something he could eat. To sustain his effort, he'd need protein.
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
10/15/2019 12:00AM
Great video. Very good cinematography. He takes a lot of time to get good shots, especially given how difficult the travel is at times. I like how he doesnt focus on all the bushcraft / firewood processing nonsense and just gets to the task at hand. I had to laugh when he brought out the deodorant, for a 5 day trip? A very honest and genuine presentation.
Mark
Mark
10/15/2019 06:08AM
As I watched the video, I found myself pulling a blanket around me when he tapped his frozen socks together!
Beautiful scenery at the end of the second video with the snow on the trees!
When he told of how he crossed the river bridge looking, wondering where the river went, I understood that completely. How many of us have had those same thoughts? We want to go see but for different reasons we don't commit to the task. His commitment to planning, working hard, and completing the route will be his forever reward!
Beautiful scenery at the end of the second video with the snow on the trees!
When he told of how he crossed the river bridge looking, wondering where the river went, I understood that completely. How many of us have had those same thoughts? We want to go see but for different reasons we don't commit to the task. His commitment to planning, working hard, and completing the route will be his forever reward!
10/15/2019 06:36AM
mkdixon: " A very honest and genuine presentation.
Mark"
agree, the guy is just 100% freshly sincere. When he expressed his sentiments that he wished Erin was there to help - made my heart melt. Can't wait to watch part two after work tonight! Thanks again for sharing this, MissMolly!
10/15/2019 09:37AM
Kendra: "As I watched the video, I found myself pulling a blanket around me when he tapped his frozen socks together!
Beautiful scenery at the end of the second video with the snow on the trees!
When he told of how he crossed the river bridge looking, wondering where the river went, I understood that completely. How many of us have had those same thoughts? We want to go see but for different reasons we don't commit to the task. His commitment to planning, working hard, and completing the route will be his forever reward! "
Wanderlust. Or is it waterlust?
Think about the waterfalls he saw. Now think about how few people have ever seen them or will ever see them.
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
10/15/2019 04:12PM
missmolly: "So glad you're enjoying the videos, Jill.
Here's a short, interesting one. "
Thanks, Molly. Thanks a bunch...
When I began hammock-camping this summer, I was gratified by the idea that predators (like deer mice and earthworms) would no longer rub against the fly. That lasted for about five minutes. Then I learned the sensation of "raccoon running back and forth around camp under hammock". That was a special night.
11/10/2019 01:48PM
What a great back country adventure! Not sure if I'd want to tackle it solo, and imo, an InReach is a piece of gear that should have been brought along. I think of it as a responsible thing to do, if for no other reason than to make it easier for the search crew to find your body.
"On the gear front, who brings a 7 inch Silky to go down a wild river that may not have been travelled for 25 years? I’d think a Katanaboy and at least a 24 inch bow would be called for!"
The small saw is an invaluable piece of gear because there are so many spruce and balsam where the small branches block your way but the trunk is too big to cut. I always bring a small ax or saw just for these.
This was a great watch - beautiful country!
"On the gear front, who brings a 7 inch Silky to go down a wild river that may not have been travelled for 25 years? I’d think a Katanaboy and at least a 24 inch bow would be called for!"
The small saw is an invaluable piece of gear because there are so many spruce and balsam where the small branches block your way but the trunk is too big to cut. I always bring a small ax or saw just for these.
This was a great watch - beautiful country!
“The more you know, the less you carry” Mors Kochanski
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