YT reminded me that the channel is 7 years old today...so grateful for your response to the first episode of the Trippin' series that started last week which recaps this youtube journey and my first year of full-time camping (155 days along with behind the scenes pieces). That series will continue throughout the year and the plan is to release one episode per season. The next episodes are still in progress. Regular trips will continue to be posted in the meantime :)

National Geographic doesn’t have content as good as this.

Remember it's Spring (aka: mating season) That's just how otters mate. The male grabs the female by the scruff of the neck (she's tougher there and it doesn't hurt her) and holds on before he mounts her. She's actually the one dragging him around while he hangs on. LOL. They'll wrestle and roll and play both on land and off while he holds on tight. If you review the footage you may observe papa otter's, ahem, red rocket a couple of times. Aaah...love in Lake Superior.🥰

Your work is a blessing to a former canoe trekker .. now in a wheelchair. Thank-you!

The sound design, editing, narrative, shot selection, transitions, signature music theme, "B" roll and epic wildlife footage, and obviously the content really showcase your talent and honor your vision Jon. Very well done!

Thanks for those 7 years Jon. Always a pleasure to watch your work.

It's become abundantly clear that you're a plant for BIG NAAN's marketing arm with your breathtaking camera work and soothing, genuine, hilarious perspective. Do I eat more naan now? Yes I do. Do I crush your content knowing full well I'm being gamed by a naan lobbyist? I most certainly do. Bravo Jon Naan Jovi.

The cinematography on this episode is just dazzling. Great work!

What would be nice is that you win an award from national geographic society.

Your camera work has become next-level amazing lately, it's as if the viewer is sitting next to you in the canoe or flying by on the back of a bald eagle. Thanks for taking us along!

Happy to see you recover from ur knee injury. Look forward to more videos. Be well and stay positive!

Wow! Another masterpiece. Lost Lakes never misses. So excited to watch this upcoming canoeing season! Thanks for this phenomenal channel! 👏🏻👏🏻

The drone shots in this one are jaw-dropping. Beautiful video.

Every frame is a real work of art! You are a master of your craft, continue to delight us with your talent! 👏🎨

I sure love those moose droppings too! Thank goodness they collect them and sell them in grocery stores too!

Making this Saturday morning so much better. You are a true artist with pixels of light and sound waves. And it’s been amazing to see your channel and your skill set grow. You were not born with these gifts. You mastered them with passion.

That moment you went "oh no.." and then switched to the drones shots of the ice. Magical.

I recently came across this channel and I am enthralled. I am a senior now, living in the Columbia Valley BC. But I grew up on Lake Superior and all those little lakes beyond. Lots of time spent in steam baths near a dock and then into the lake. The filming is so visually stunning, takes my breath away from time to time. I can smell the lake, the spruce forest, the campfire. I can taste the blueberries and the pickerel. Memories of me and my family spending so much time in the bush. Thanks for all the pangs in my heart, feels like I am going home. All my best to you and Erin and your friend Xander from Jean.

Awesome - Lost Lakes night tonight!!

How many followers bought better TVs just to enjoy Lost Lakes, Jim Baird and Xander 🤚

Thank you Jon. My mother and I watch your adventures together. She says they are the best part of her week. You really have a special talent and love for nature. May the sun always shine upon your face and may the wind always be at your back.

Have to say I’m loving this transition to a birding channel. 😂 Congrats on seven years and here’s to many more. 🎉

I spent several years of early childhood on the south shores of Lake Superior and I could swear I've felt the region calling me back my entire adult life. Seeing it through your eyes brings back so many good memories for me, and I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you so much for doing this.

Saved this one for an early Sunday morning watch with my first cup of coffee. Not disappointed - a great watch. You seem to get the most scenic video. Beautiful!!

Ahhhhhh, Nice. Back on the lake with Johnterio. That was along winter my friend.

Spring is my favorite time to paddle. The landscape is so varied. The solitude is guaranteed. Another great video. I miss that part of Canada and happy you bring it right into my livingroom. Thank you.

Congratulations on 7 years! I just love your cinematography and you inspire me to get outdoors. So much so that we’ve booked a full summer camping trip! Nowhere quite so outdoors though.

7 years deserves a new boat. What a beaut. Thank you for making incredible content.

Life is such a rush. I envy you. Being able to slow it down and take it all in without the 9 to 5 bullshit…good on you. We all live vicariously through you

Thanks for explaining that orange color on the beach. I really took a likin' to it.

I have never fully understood the near manic excitement over an eclipse..if we were still ignorant of the phenomena, it could be understandable, but we now know that it is just the moon covering the sun, and the world is not ending. Truly if you see one, all the others are just the same.

Catching and cooking the fish is my favorite part. 😂more of that please. 😂😂😂

John you constantly remind me that there is a world out there worth exploring. Love your content can't wait to try my hand at documenting my own adventures!

Thank you for picking up that trash. I walk beaches and camp and pick up trash too. Someone has to pick up after those who don't care. And that shot of the geese flying above the canopy was glorious.

Your videos are never anything but the BEST. You're a master of excellence in quality and quantity. Age and mounting arthritis have brought our own trips to a halt, basically...but we fully enjoy ALL OF YOURS. When time might allow, try and do another with your own dad again.😊

Congratulations on the 7 years! I have to say your videos, the cinematography, the editing, sound...are next level! This is like watching a Nat Geo film. Its stunning and we need to find a way to get you to a Mil subs or have you make videos for Nat Geo.

The Canadian Ice Duck (Canard Glace Canadensis) is classified as extremely endangered (they may be extinct by end of season). Please don't handle them if at all possible do a no contact release, and report all sightings to your local conservation authority.

Folks don't realize how quickly waves build on Great Lakes and can become too big to handle. Smart move staying put. Better safe than sorry. Thanks for taking us along

Hey John, the cinematography of the ice sheet? The "Oh No," moment... TOP NOTCH! So well done!

I’ve been watching you for years Jon. you’ve gone from someone I used to laugh at in his naïve mistakes- to a top notch experienced traveler, narrator, camper, paddler, filmographer. Wishing you the best.

Here in Texas, the eclipse was total and it was awesome! We too had cloud coverage, then when the eclipse went total dark, the clouds parted. Sweet moment to remember.

We have watched your videos when you see the northern lights and how much that means to you. Last night was our first time seeing them in Montana and the experience was something we will never forget. Amazing. We just wanted to share. We appreciate everything the two of you do to bring us great videos.

29:50 So cool to see the Goldeneye's courtship dance. This was my first time seeing it!

Only 15 minutes in and already awesome with incredible scenery, eagles, otter and the rare Ice duck! Just love your videos. They can never be long enough for me.

I don't usually comment on KZfaq, but your KZfaq channel has become by far my favorite channel in the last few years. Every time I long for nature and wilderness, your videos quench my wanderlust at least a little. In 2 weeks I'm finally going to Canada again; until then your videos will sweeten my anticipation. Best regards from Germany

We were right in the path of totality for the eclipse and also watched it over one of our local lakes here in WNY. Fished in the morning and spent the rest of the day waiting for the clouds to break. About 20 minutes before totality they finally did. I'm a cynic by nature but it was actually quite humbling. Glad I got the chance to see it.

Omh, i love the footage of the ducks doing their little dance😂 so cute! Seems like a maiting ritual.

I love the use of the drone. It gives you a true perspective of the distance and how small in relation to the lake that canoe really is.

Great sunsets, especially Day 5. And seeing both the otters and the beavers is really cool. Thanks again!

This is just what I need to recover after torturing myself watching the Leafs play. Phenomenal as always Jon, congrats on 7 amazing years and hopefully many many more.

Your videos remind me of the audiobook I'm currently listening to called, The Twenty-Ninth Day. It takes place in Canada and there's a lot of canoe paddling, portaging, fishing and catching trout, storms, camping, cooking their meals, etc... Just hopefully there's never any of the survival part of the story in common.

The otters were so amazing! The one eating the fish was annoyed with you, but just wanted to eat, while trying to get away😂 The momma otter was also too funny and entertaining! Amazing footage!

What an amazing video Jon! I waited until I had time to watch it front back, and was not disappointed, as per usual. I don’t know why, but I hope some lottery winner, or some thing gives you a house overlooking Lake superior so that you can enjoy this muse daily! Be well and enjoy married life!

Circumnavigating Simpson is on my most wanted list! I’ll have to get the maps and campsites from you. Lake Superior never disappoints and this was a magic video with all the birds and otters and spectacular ice and crystal clear water… loved it!!

Well I don’t think I could get more pumped up for the first big trip of the year but this video has me absolutely itching to go! Beautiful video with all the drone shots of the turquoise water and ice. What an incredible place that is. Wildlife was excellent in this video. Glad you played it safe and made this journey another success. 7 years of KZfaq. Feels like we’ve been watching you forever! Time flies. Keep up the incredible work, it’s always so enjoyable to watch.

Jon, I love your personality and humor. The skits you put in the videos are always a treat! I'm curious though, could you show us how you plan your food for a trip like this? Recipes, process of drying or freeze drying food, packing, ect?

I also bought a Prospecteur 15 over the winter. Really enjoyed my first trip with it. Looking forward to seeing how you get along with yours. Cheers 🍻

Congrats on 7 years, and congrats on that great footage of the Golden-crowned Kinglet. One doesn't always see that red in the middle of the yellow, much less capture it on "film".

Found this channel a few days ago. I love it. It is quickly becoming my favorite channel.

Lake Baikal. Enough said. God bless you. ❤ your content, please keep them coming.

Jon, that was just beautiful. Thanks for taking me along on yet another spectacular adventure. I'm going to say it.... this channel is one of the very best of all of them for couch canoeists like me. And the best part....? I never even got me socks wet.🤩 huge respect btw, scary place to be this early in Canada. Can't wait for what's to come.

Sheer delight to watch thankyou Jon. Exclaiming long drawn out "wwooow"s at the ice curtains and formations. Heart in mouth at deep freezing chanel crossings. I echo comments in awed admiration of your artistic videography. T.

Oh Jon!! Brilliant, beautiful. Yet another outstanding piece of cinematography. ❤

Our symbolic ducks keeps making appearances. First it was the immaculate duck cloud on lake Nipigon, now it's a perfect duck ice sculpture. Time for a poem, it's been a while; In the heart of icy Lake Superior, John from Lost Lakes ventured in grandeur. With cheese, onion, Jalapeno so fine, Pierogies sizzling, a breakfast divine. Amidst the chill of the frosty morn, He cooked with love, his spirit reborn. Symbolic duck clouds above did soar, Ice ducks below, approving his lore. The aroma danced in the crisp air, As John crafted each pierogi with care. The flavors mingled, a symphony sweet, A breakfast feast, a delightful treat. Lost Lakes whispered tales untold, Of adventures daring, of stories bold. John's pierogies, a culinary delight, Under the watchful duck cloud's flight. So here's to John, in his cooking domain, Where cheese, onion, and spice reign. In the land of icy lakes and dreams, Where pierogies float in delicious streams. 🍻👍 Great video as always, LL!

An amazing video. I don’t recall seeing anything like this before in your previous videos. Just awesome 👏

Another great video ! Love the drone shots !

Permission to use poor grammar here but I think them otters was doin it!!😊. Jon, this was just a wonderful bit of serenity and peace. I’ve gotta say that the I couldn’t help but notice the geology of the lake. From red rocks like one might see in Sedona to what looked like basaltic columns! The wildlife was really cool too! The water is the color of a warm Caribbean bay😃🥶!! Thank you for using your stove on pristine sites. I absolutely love that stove of yours! It’s proof that you don’t need holes on the bottom burn plate on a flat pack stove to get the O2 you need. Just a great design! With my emberlit, I constantly have to poke the air holes on the bottom of the side plates to clear the coals from the holes. I also bought a pocket bellows for more O2 as well. Ive said this before but I still don’t know how you sleep at night in those woods alone. I feel like I would be shitting my pants! It gives me anxiety just thinking about it. Anyway… amazing journey and I too am excited about paddle season. It’s actually started I’ve just been busy at work and life🙄. I’ll get out there!! Boston Habah is calling!!!😁😁👍🏼 Peace.

You got this dialed in buddy !! Truly enjoy following you.

You are a natural in front of the camera Jon. Another splendid trip masterfully documented. Thanks for taking us along.

What a great start to your 2024 canoe tripping season. I can never get enough of otters, just majestic creatures 😊

thank you for the MAGIC. x so many really lovely glimpses of what you experience - I snorkel and the shots of the ice over hanging rocks at the edge of the shoreline really gave me that sense of the absorption and meditative feeling you must have where you're just experiencing it. thanks for filming that. absolutely brilliant. also - ice duck was fun.

Your photography is stunning. Thank you 😊

Jon, I have run out of superlatives! Thank you for another glorious journey on Superior and all that immense body of water has to offer. Gordon Lightfoot's lyrics ringing in my ears amidst the wind, white caps, and slapping of your canoe through the water. Otter are the best and just really enjoyed that footage especially after you determined it was not going to be a blood bath 😳 Safety 1st and thankful you enjoyed this 1st trip pf the season!! Paddle steadily 💜 B

Amazing shot of the otter and the sound it makes. I think otters are kind of magical and I see them so rarely and never heard the sound they make. It looks like an amazing trip many many thanks for the videos and brilliant photography

Congratulations on your 7 years of success I'm so happy to have come across your channel you are one of my favorites if you see this message twice the first time I tried to send this did not go through😊👍

The otters were mating.... I really enjoyed your video...I look forward to every one. You are a master....and they are entertaining

Jon, your photos are amazing. It's easy to see the love that you have for what you do. Thanks for sharing your passion for nature.

Incredible footage..the noisy otter eating the fish 🐟😊...and just everything was incredible. Thank you.

That was certainly worth my time...another hour would've been even better!!! Even though I grew up in Michigan, down by Lake Erie, i never did get to Lake Superior . It's because of your video's that i have absolutely fallen in love with what must be the most beautiful and unique lake in the world. Also, because of your videos i have googled and read so much about the lake and it's history. Thanks for your magnificent videos!!!

Haha I was yelling “NO” when you left the campsite w that view, chairs and table. Glad u went back!!!

Audio is absolutely stellar among nearly all other things. Thank you for yet another gem.

Great video as always. All of your videos are so inspiring and they always get me excited as I look forward and plan for my own summer trips into the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. The wilderness is an amazing place and you have a talent of capturing it and showing it to all who watch. Evidence of God is everywhere and your videos show the proof that all of this is His creation. The ice, the waves, the animals, the birds, the rocks, the trees, the colors, the sounds, the sunrise and sunset, the weather, the smells (which you have to be there), the list is endless. Your videos let us see His beauty in places we would never have a chance to see, and also help us to open our eyes and see it right out our own backdoor. Keep up the great work.

I love your videos. The country there is so beautiful and peaceful. You're so blessed to just be out there like that. I used to camp a lot. I really miss it. 👍😊

I've been watching you with my youngest son these past many years. He's now heading off on his own. He messaged me to say you just released a new video. Made me realize I wasn't a member. I am now! Thank you for sharing your trips and stories. My son and I are closer because we sat with you on so many journeys. Sincerely, BJ from Maine. (Practically Canada 😊)

Fantastic trip, loved every minute of it. And that pad thai got me real hungry! It looked delicious! Thanks for taking us along the journey.

It doesn't seem as if 7 years have passed. Thank you very much for all the videos and to many more. Safe travels..peace🛶

New Esquif Prospector? Nice. I have boat envy. Oh ya, and video exceptional as always.

One word, Beautiful. Thanks 👍👍 Jon!!

Jon, just wanted to say this, the important part of camping.... Sanitize. Thank you. I enjoy your videos, they are very well done.

Incredible. The editing has become professional grade top notch stuff. Some of the most interesting content I've seen anywhere. It just keeps getting better each time you post. Thank you for all of it.

You certainly didn't lose your photographic talents over the winter. That video footage was stunning. As for your penal colony plans, you can't start that project too soon to suit me.

And another great adventure😃 seeing them all. Thanks Jon

Another amazing journey and thank you for sharing. It took me a couple days to enjoy and finish watching. Cheers to the next!

I believe those chairs do have leg stools that slides out - you have to pull out the swinging piece under the seat to reveal the leg stool- I have one just like it, although it’s the American version (Adirondack chair).

Just a great video John - back to your very best! Great visuals, beautifully edited to provide a story and purpose as we travelled ‘with’ you! Thanks so much. Simon. UK.

Especially this time of year, a great trip involves a lot of good decisions. You aced it!

Thanks Jon for another great video. 7 years wow! I remember watching my first lost lakes video of your Twist lake/trappers gathering trip north of Manitouwadge. Great content. Nice new boat.

class trip

Otters gettin it on leaving Jon confused... lol

Awesome Video Jon. Breathtaking