11 Days Solo Camping in the Yukon Wilderness

11 Days Solo Camping in the Yukon Wilderness - Special Episode 2.0

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11 Days Solo Camping in the Yukon Wilderness - Special Episode 2.0 Spell of the Yukon:
Now that my Spell of the Yukon series has ended, I wanted to share this special episode which is a condensed version of the last four episodes of the series. It covers me hiking up a tributary creek of the remote, Bonnet Plume River where I panned for gold, prospecting a nice gold nugget. I also found an off-grid log cabin, saw some wildlife (including Dall’s Sheep), I fly fished for Arctic Grayling, and more. I was all alone in the Yukon wilderness and making my way to the Peel River which I'd follow to my floatplane pick-up location. This river is so remote it necessitates both a fly-in and a fly-out. I was the only person to paddle the Bonnet Plume in 2022 meaning I literally had a massive wilderness area all to myself.
My next series will begin running next week so stay tuned for that and I’ll eventually be releasing a full documentary version of this adventure as well.
The Yukon is a place where dreams are made and where adventurers have been going to follow their dreams since the Klondike gold rush in the 1880s. As much as anyone, I went there to follow my dreams and they became a reality…..but like Robert Service's poem the Spell of the Yukon says "I want to go back, and I will" which I did. This film series covers my second big solo adventure in the Yukon. To check out my first one, click the link here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNCMd...
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:34 What Lies Ahead & Breaking Camp
4:12 Trekking to Pan for Gold - Prospecting
8:33 Pushing Off & Paddling Down the Bonnet Plume River
11:50 Dall's Sheep Sighting - Yukon Wildlife
11:55 Fly Fishing for Arctic Grayling
13:32 Discovering an Old Trapper's Log Cabin
16:22 Arriving at Beautiful Campsite & Habitant Pea Soup
20:21 Morning of Day 8 Cold Morning
24:30 Paddling up to Hunting Outfitter Camp
29:53 Headwinds & Nice Fishing Hole Arctic Grayling
33:35 Cliff Dwelling Swallows Attacked by Hawks
36:02 Arriving at Camp & Cooking Fish Over the Fire
38:57 Morning Day-9
42:13 Paddling in Crazy Current, Strainers, Whirlpools & Boils
53:09 Completing the Bonnet Plume River - Recap on the Adventure
54:47 Headwinds & Canyons on the Mighty Peel River
59:54 Getting to Camp After a 90km + Day - Smoked Mussels for Dinner
1:02:16 Morning Day-10, Breakfast & Breaking Camp
1:07:00 Paddling on the Peel River, Bluffs & Snake River's Mouth
1:09:34 Arriving at Taco Bar - Recognized by a Fan!
1:11:33 Cooking Pasta and Dehydrated Meat Sauce Over the Fire
1:13:18 Sleepy time Tea *hit's Getting Wild! & Reflecting on Things
1:17:02 Beaver & Bear Prints + Final Day of the Trip
1:19:45 Float Plane Landing Cessna Caravan & Bush Plane Flight Out

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@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching! Check out the full Spell of the Yukon series in my playlists and don’t forget to subscribe!

@sc88334 Жыл бұрын

Come on, Jim. You didn’t find that gold on the Bonnet Plume. It isn’t even a gold-bearing river. A quarter-ounces like that would be by far the biggest piece ever found on that river, and would be a lifelong prospector’s dream. Yet somehow you found it after just a couple hours of panning? Give me a break. Your awareness of where gold lies and your poor techniques make your stunt even more obvious. Stick to canoeing and fishing, or get in touch with a legit prospector and learn how to do it the right way, and don’t pull those stunts on your viewers.

@Ray-Willey Жыл бұрын

@@sc88334 you shouldn't leave comments like this. You have no idea.

@sc88334 Жыл бұрын

@@Ray-Willey It took a quick Google search for me to learn that the Bonnet Plume is not gold-bearing. The geology for the area is totally wrong for gold. There’s even an article from the New York Times explaining that this is why the area is still so undeveloped. Now here comes Jim, proclaiming mantras about preserving wilderness, while at the same time recklessly announcing the find of a nugget that is significantly larger than the finds that have started actual gold rushes. Thankfully, any hobby prospector can see how painfully obvious it is that he planted this piece in his pan. If he had watched just one KZfaq video from a hobby prospector, he could have cleaned up his act and come up with a more believable stunt. There’s a bunch on KZfaq, watch for yourself: Dan Hurd, Pioneer Pauly, VoGus, etc… Notice how different their technique is from his, and notice how excited they get about tiny little flakes. They’d only ever dream of pulling out a piece like his, and they’ve been doing this all their lives! But for anyone who was previously clueless about how to find gold, well he just made them even more clueless.

@Ray-Willey Жыл бұрын

@Stephen Chase google will tell you there is no gold where I live also! Lol, guess what....

@sc88334 Жыл бұрын

@@Ray-Willey If that gold is real, Jim needs to take down this video immediately. He will start a gold rush, whether the land is protected or not. That’s a $300 piece of gold in his pan. If it was that easy for him to find, there will be thousands of dollars of gold nearby.

@chrishitchings8712 Жыл бұрын

I've just watched both of these back to back, incredible. What an adventure.

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Nice man, thanks for checking them out

@robertelliott5644 Жыл бұрын

I just want to express my thanks and gratitude for you and your brother Ted for the incredible adventures you have showed. The scenery is breathtaking as is the fishing. The wildlife is beyond anything in my neck of the woods( ma.) There was a time when I went on insane adventures but nothing compared to what you guys do. I just can't do this anymore. Knees are shot and in my late 70's. With that being said, Thank You. Looking forward to more adventures. God bless you both.

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome and thanks a lot for the support

@user-kn7sw6jp1h 7 ай бұрын

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@user-kn7sw6jp1h 7 ай бұрын

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@TheCawalstrom Жыл бұрын

I think I speak for a lot of your followers when I say that the most disappointing part of your series is when it is over. You have managed to top yourself with this one from all of your previous adventures so I can 't wait to see what the next one brings!

@TR-kg9tk Ай бұрын

The best. The best! Hook line and sinker. A real adventure. Real content! We appreciate you! I’m at a loss of words! Thank you for bringing me on your journey. WOW!

@JimBairdAdventurer Ай бұрын

Tire very welcome! I’m pumped that you enjoyed it so much.

@scottselliers1672 Жыл бұрын

Very well filmed and put together! I feel like I went on a vacation just watching this 2-part travelogue. Thanks for taking us along!

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@angelawerner7696 Жыл бұрын

I’m awed by the amazing Canadian wilderness and grateful to you for sharing your experiences so people like myself, who lack your skills and courage, can see them too. As Henry David Thoreau wrote, “in wilderness is the preservation of the world.”

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Bam, I have that quote framed in my washroom along with several others

@krisztian3909 Жыл бұрын

Wow… I can’t find the words. This was an amazing trip. Can’t thank You enough for doing this.

@teresaedwards3659 Ай бұрын

That is amazing to think of being the only one out there in all that vast wilderness. I hope it will always stay that way! Thanks, Jim

@walleyehunter8862 Жыл бұрын

I just realized after watching many episodes that Jim was on the History Channel show "Alone" 75 days is pretty impressive ! And won season 4 🏆

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

That is true! Thanks for noticing. I also have a current series on NatGeo and Disney + called Home in the Wild.

@ricardocabeza4238 Жыл бұрын

I was spellbound watching your Spell of the Yukon episode #1 and I'm so grateful growing up in BC and now at the age of 77 I'm living my dreams of adventure through your videos.. Congratulations on a fantastic presentation and I only hope that many more people enjoy your incredible journey...👍👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@davidbrown7932 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim , for giving me an inner peace the wilderness and fishing is bigger than life itself tremendous 🙏

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome Dave. Hope you’re well.

@jacksafford2190 Жыл бұрын

I watched the whole movie. Very good.

@drummondjames Жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff, thanks very much for sharing!

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@user-hk1xv9wp9j 5 күн бұрын

Epic journey! Amazing. Thank you for sharing.

@toddreardon1170 11 ай бұрын

Brought back fond memories of 30 days canoe tripping in Algonqin Park when it was still a wild place 60 years ago with the legendary Ralph Bice

@JimBairdAdventurer 11 ай бұрын

Very cool, of course he has a place named after him! Ya, Algonquin sees a lot more traffic now than when I started going there about 20 years ago for sure. Still, in 2016 I did a trip in May, (starting the weekend after May 24 long weekend), we went from Lake Opeongo into the Crow River to the Petawawa which we followed to the eastern park border at McManus Lake and we didn’t see anyone for five days.

@penttijuvo1147 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video! Big thank you from🇫🇮

@SweetClara99 Жыл бұрын

I have watched adventure multiple times. Such beautiful country. I appreciate all your tips and comments.

@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776 9 ай бұрын

I been panning for few years and never found anything like that. Right on Jim, your adventures are beautiful with all the hallmark views in every direction 😮

@JimBairdAdventurer 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was thin but still was worth $350! It’s actually illegals to prospect in the Peel watershed protection area I learned though.

@calxtra5361 10 ай бұрын

I loved the folds in the rock of the canyon ... those white lines behind you in the cliff at the end intrigue me ABOLUTELY GORGEOUS SKY AND SCENERY AGAIN ... THANK YOU for the adventure albeit vicarious

@JimBairdAdventurer 10 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching and for the encouraging comment. Nothing wrong with living vicariously. Have a great day.

@jamesmikkelson7636 10 ай бұрын

Just watched Part 1 and couldn't believe I'd just happened on to this 2 part adventure. You made me feel like I was there the entire time, and I didn't want it to end. I especially appreciated the wrap-up and reflection on such an epic trip!

@JimBairdAdventurer 10 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! It was a lot of extra work to film it all of course but we’ll worth it in the end. I’m glad you liked it!

@davidmodeland429 Жыл бұрын

Bonus Episode?? YEEEEEEEEAAAHHH!!! This has been my favorite series to date (I know, I always say that lol) BUT, the white water, the choices you made, the gold, your humor, and absolutely the scenery. Wow the scenery, absolutely breathtaking! It was all just next-level this time. Particularly the Cabin you explored, thinking of what life was like for whomever lived there, the view out the window, it was surreal. Maybe someday you'll go back with one of your sons and finally get to hike into that lake. I also liked the little spring fed waterfall coming out of the mountain. The braided section was very interesting. Much more difficult than one would imagine. I always enjoy watching and learning from you, Jim, you're a real inspiration. My favorite KZfaqr and Adventurer without a doubt, thanks again for taking us along!

@sc88334 Жыл бұрын

The gold find is fake.

@davidmodeland429 Жыл бұрын

@@sc88334 Prove it or shut up.

@davidmodeland429 Жыл бұрын

@@sc88334 stick to taking shitty pictures of geese in Washington bud.

@sc88334 Жыл бұрын

@@davidmodeland429 Read through my replies on other peoples’ comments on this post. Jim’s claim is insulting to anyone who’s ever done any legit prospecting before. His technique is all wrong, as is his awareness of where gold settles in rivers. On top of that, the Bonnet Plume is historically famous for not being gold-bearing. The geology is wrong for gold. That’s why the area is so underdeveloped compared to the rest of Yukon. Jim’s claim is reckless because it could open interest in mineral extraction in this area that he claims to want to preserve. So not only is he lying, but his lie could open the door to destruction of the local wilderness. Simply foolhardy.

@davidmodeland429 Жыл бұрын

@@sc88334 I did read your replies, read the one i left you. Lol. I can appreciate you really really wanting to "preserve nature" if that's what your goal here is. But by just telling ppl about it you're not going to inspire people to invest their time and energy into making efforts to preserve a place like this, you need to actually show them like Jim does. And read comment, no one is going to go look for gold because Jim found some. I'll bet you a gold nugget!!

@kurtstovall1 Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing what a trip!!!!

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@timothyfritsch8801 Жыл бұрын

HAPPY HAPPY THANKSGIVING jim tori family

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Hope you have a good one!

@jimbo7484 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! What an awesome journey. You went way out of your way to bring us along and for all of us watching, we thank you. Thanks again and stay safe.

@MooseBarrie Жыл бұрын

Bonus episode! I have loved this series. Thanks Jim.

@gizmometegizmo9267 11 ай бұрын

one word paradise thank you for that 😍

@tonihadley1033 Жыл бұрын

There is so beautiful such a peaceful looking

@marygordon3032 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Wesley,Hudson,Tori and North will be so happy to see you. I’ve enjoyed watching you on your adventures and never bored. Thanks for sharing Jim. ✅✅✅😎😎😎🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

@stevebraun4682 Жыл бұрын

A bonus episode! So great. This day has everything you could ever want in a canoe trip.

@philiporourke7896 Жыл бұрын

Dude, great vid and music. Great camera work too, thanx.

@nealtubbs9608 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing story! Thank you for sharing it with us.

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thanks a lot for watching

@ryanmeyer1022 Жыл бұрын

Sweet so cool

@joejoe2928 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim ,wow what awesome scenery

@joshmiles5984 9 ай бұрын

Amazing adventure, you inspire me to make it to the Yukon, thank you!

@JimBairdAdventurer 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I hope you get the chance to go soon.

@soberone6322 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing it all twice for us Jim to create one heck of a epic adventure 😁

@sergioquiroz925 Жыл бұрын

Hello Baird, what beautiful places, wonderful country, I have several friends in those places and they send me some indescribable images and you and your family are one of them. Greetings to your wife, children and your brother too, Sergio, from Medellin, Colombia.

@michaelthrush3857 Жыл бұрын

Very cool , good sense of humor , keep the videos coming

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot and will do.

@hikesome Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an adventure! Great video Jim. Must have been a good time ;)

@j.g.9271 Жыл бұрын

Impressed with your gear.

@jerrydague Жыл бұрын

Great adventure Jim, Cheers👍😎👍

@millwrightkadervis 9 ай бұрын

WOW

@JimBairdAdventurer 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@AMG-316 Жыл бұрын

Oatmeal or no meal!!! 😎👍

@MrDaveB123 Ай бұрын

That pasta dinner at the end of that trip must have been absolute heaven

@Ronnewobel 11 ай бұрын

Great trip. Great film. Thanks for sharing the experience 👍

@kenboisvert7154 Жыл бұрын

Hell of a ride!

@richard_west Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Can never get enough!

@jeanadamsick9854 10 ай бұрын

YAH, YOU DID IT, JIM!!!!! IT'S BEEN INTERESTING WATCHING YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY!! YOU ARE A TRUE SPORTSMEN!! Do take care. Fl.

@JimBairdAdventurer 10 ай бұрын

Will do any much appreciated! The Bonnet Plume was a challanging river indeed!

@lewisvillalta2492 Жыл бұрын

Every time specialy from the cabin what an amazing view thank you very much

@richardplunk3910 Жыл бұрын

thanks 👍 that was FANTASTIC

@DanGoodspeed Жыл бұрын

Such a great series and adventure. Thanks for sharing, Jim.

@mitch3137 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@MeTubeUser 9 ай бұрын

You are a brave man, Jim!

@melonyrichards937 Жыл бұрын

I really love this series thank you so much for all that you do to bring us awesome videos

@Selurones Жыл бұрын

Vielen herzlichen Dank Jim. Ein sehr schönes Abenteuer mit großartigen Aufnahmen. Danke, das ich dabei sein durfte. Liebe Grüße aus Bayern Thank you very much Jim. A very nice adventure with great shots. Thanks for letting me be there. Greetings from Bavaria

@JLOUTSIDE Жыл бұрын

Amazing trip . Respect for the work you put in to these videos.

@michaelmichael.vandepol1418 Жыл бұрын

Great adventure! Love your videos. Thanks again.

@MountainManMurphy Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work Jim! thanks again for the excellent series

@rogersleep Жыл бұрын

Wow that was awesome, thanks for sharing

@shanewells9067 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim for another great adventure, I wish you a happy new year 👍

@leclark9254 Жыл бұрын

Can't believe I watched both video's today. What an awesome journey love it. thank you.

@robertjamison8781 Жыл бұрын

WOW , what a trip ! Thanks for taking me along .

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@richardmcconkey715 Жыл бұрын

Never get old you and brother are the best of the best ,,,,,, love you guys

@davidbennion876 11 ай бұрын

Well from the land down under congratulations on a great video on the wilds of the Yukon I enjoyed it greatly take care and happy travels and stay safe.

@chuckbeattyo Жыл бұрын

My favorite KZfaq channel. Thankyou. I watch some of your episodes multiple times.

@jdemartini9807 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for letting us live through your adventures. I wish I was out there with you buddy.

@halinawiecek2297 Жыл бұрын

Jim that was beautiful adventure I can watch over and over your awesome can wait for next one.

@michaelmark3994 Жыл бұрын

wow thx for the bonus episode really enjoyed it god bless you and your family

@shahrulhanuarmdaris6105 Жыл бұрын

Jim...u & Ted r always my motivators...seeking adventure & lovin the outdoors

@johnk7093 Жыл бұрын

Amazing Trip, thank you for sharing.

@rienalblas2058 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking me over this rivers, very beautiful natur, love to see more, bon voyages!!

@4Score747 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you I get to see the beautiful Yukon while I’m sitting here in my warm home eating popcorn, although I would like to be out there on the river but I don’t think that’s gonna happen. Wish I had more of an adventurous bone when I was younger, I don’t know what I was thinking..I was programmed to do like everyone else in the social life, get a job, go home goto work…repeat repeat..would much rather do what you’re doing. I’m 63 though I don’t think that’s gonna happen. Little too late in the game darn it..thanks for sharing!!!

@butcherknife59knife46 Жыл бұрын

OOOObudy that pasta looks good at the taco bar. Glad you made it safe. Just a small wait for your plan to come back to get ya. Till next time keeper smooth side down. Around Bend Oregon out on 2 wheels... Thanks for responding between mt Christmas leftovers.. HAPPY NEW YEAR

@sylvankatz3060 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us on a great adventure. It was a wonderful experience.

@jasonhawkins1228 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Beautifully edited - loved both episodes and your immersive all in on solo adventuring! Look forward to seeing your next adventure

@arindamdutta3780 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jim, for sharing the wonder that is "Yukon". While I sit here in faraway Singapore with your help my heart and mind can roam and see the world through your eyes. The beauty of the wilderness is magical. Learnt a lot from your straight talk. Cheers and take care.

@Jazzmozes Жыл бұрын

I saw that bag of lucky charms!

@erniescabin4256 Жыл бұрын

loved your trip thanks

@kge420 Жыл бұрын

Watched part 1 last night and watching part 2 right now. This guy is a cross between Bear Grylls and cousin Eddie. Loving this. Thanks for taking us along.

@HawkFan30 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful country. Thank you for sharing your adventure. I can't praise these two videos enough. Easily 1 of they best adventures I've seen. And I liked you more and more the longer the video went on. Your a good bloke and an even better photographer and editor. Fantastic video. Loved it

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, that is much appreciated and it’s great to hear you enjoyed the videos too.

@leestephens1670 Жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed your film man, well done 👏

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ernietoews2077 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the well done videos of some incredible scenery. Makes for exciting and sometimes intense viewing.

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@Bobswartz Жыл бұрын

Amazing!❤️

@dinahanau4409 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed both parts. Keep the ventures coming!

@edwinjonkman Жыл бұрын

nice to watch, great trip, well done.

@RobertMoore-pd8dv Жыл бұрын

You do what so many of us dream of doing. Always impressed by your ability to share with us via videos. Thanks so much. The gold nugget is amazing. Way to go.

@tjofmaine1 Жыл бұрын

I was sad that this adventure was over. That is the best compliment I can think of. Thank You very much

@flowrider5082 Жыл бұрын

I loved every episode of the Yukon Series! ❤

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@Gillesgip Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Enjoyed the series. Thank you for sharing.

@julietthaxton6600 9 ай бұрын

It is admirable you accomplished such an arduous trip. The mountains and views were spectacular. The river was heart racing at times. An exciting trip. Thank you.

@kevinmoore1426 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@russelltownley7404 Жыл бұрын

i am a kayaker based in the uk jim and i can honestly say your spectacular adventure has blown me away you truly are a brave humble gifted adventurer and i bloody admire you you have inspired me to attempt more rivers and wild camping thanks a million jim cheers russell

@brucewymond5138 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Jim - you definitely deserved to find a nugget after all the tough portages - great video 👍

@michaelkurty753 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful trip of a life-time. Your photography and narration really captured nature's beauty. Very enjoyable to watch both parts.

@richardstyron5716 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing, stay safe!!!

@nannernator Жыл бұрын

Brother needs his own Netflix documentary. Amazing.

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

That would be cool, thanks a lot

@inspiringtone2975 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching your video. The wilderness is beautiful and scenery breath taking Be safe and will keep watching. Thank you

@imetr8r Жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure, awesome scenery!

@JohnDoe-mj7ce Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jim. Thank you. For all the times you have taking n us with you. You cannot understand what a treasure it is. I will say that when you released that grayling you almost caused my cat a heart attack. he was at the screen going crazy at it slipped away. What a marvelous adventure. Now I have been there. We have to eat something better than oatmeal though. next trip We imagine bacon and eggs for breakfast.

@JimBairdAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Yum! Bacon and eggs 🤤 it’s funny, a lot of people send me pics of their cats and dogs watching my vids haha…I think they just like nature? Not sure 🤔