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I think I can speak for most of your viewers when I say how much we appreciate being taken along on your adventure, seeing sights that we would otherwise be unlikely to experience. Many thanks.

For those that don't know, Juho's last name is literally bear in Finnish (Karhu)

Great video, glad you are enjoying Alaska. We live in a Federal subsistence designated area and use the resources to offset the high prices of staples that we need. Some of the methods we use are different than sports fishing. Nothing is wrong about either method as long as it's a sustainable resource. We had a trail camera just up from our cabin that recorded a little over 1900 photos of bears in a months time when the pinks were running. We enjoy watching the bears and don't really worry about them to much. We enjoy the way you portray this part of the world without the hype of all the reality shows.

In the U.S. we call that snag fishing. A lot of Alaskan's live a subsistence lifestyle, so they are constantly needing to stock up their root cellular and freezers. They are very aware and respectful to what wildlife mean to them, and are thankful to nature for giving them what they need to survive. I love your video's.

I like your approach to explaining the fishing and potential controversy. I also admire how you share your bear encounter while letting the drama of such a thing appear naturally. LOL “and now we are going to turn them into alcohol…”

I don't see many cruisers pressure caning, it's a great way to preserve your catch in the boom times.

You guys are 1 in a million,this is an adventure not just sailing 👍

I'm so inspired, Was living in SF when you bought the boat, I'm now living in Seattle, and have dreamt about this sailing trip for over a decade. Currently boat shopping. Will be buying a print for inspiration!

Breathtaking......the berries, fish & bear too 😉. Thank you Juho & Sohvi for capturing this beauty.....not the bear poop 😑. Take care! btw: It's a pleasure to listen while you both speak Finnish.

Wow, that is a TON of nagoonberries! You lucked out on the collecting spot, as there is only one berry per plant ... so it's very time-consuming, but the most delicious berry in Alaska!. Bear spray is by far the most successful way to protect yourself, several studies have shown that it's a much better form of protection than guns, as your gun must be powerful enoughn to kill a bear, you need excellent marksmanship, and enough time to set, aim and fire (not always possible if a bear is charging!). Make noise as you walkalong rivers, and watch out for tiny poops (cubs! which mothers protect ferociously!).

Incredible worx u 2 put out , our native folk don’t do what you people are doing. The landscape is amazing, your talent to explore these lands and sea is without question simply fantastic. California native all my 60 years.

What an amazing journey. To find yourself in wilderness lands that maybe very few others have travelled through must be very special. I’m not sure how keen I would be to be sharing my journey with bears, but I guess it comes with the territory. I’m not a fan of guns for any reason either, but especially not dispatching wildlife that call these land their home. As always very thoughtful and reasoned dialogue about how you go about food gathering.

Great to see some more videos of beautiful landscapes and awesome adventures

As usual crisp images with great color and smooth editing down to the finest details and the exact right direction and amount of engaging and educational narration. Re salmon in that river mouth, it's legal in Alaska for a reason. Like spearfishing, it seems like a spectacular catch but doesn't even come close to the overall impact of any commercial fishing method.

Its generally advised to pre heat your jars before filling with hot jam and putting in the hot canner. If your not getting any cracked jars out of the canner then its not a problem.

I'm following you and I admire your travel . I had a French boat RM 1270 i left La Rochelle in 2017 solo sailing and i was stop by the covid in New Zealand . I write you first to thank you for the dream you give me and also to tell you that this way to conserve the food is excellent I at the last box with tuna coming from the Pacific Ocean 2 years later. In fact if the vacuum is still in place the food is good for a long time and it's delicious because you prepare with spices and olive oil . I admire your self control in front of these huge bear . You ski also so nicely where nobody has gone before you . Sailing and skiing were also two passions for me but the Parkinson disease decided a complete changing of life that's why i like so much your adventure . Thank you

PS: The doctor is is in the house and both of you looking happier for it. Thanks for this great content.

Stunningly beautiful scenery 🤩

Wow Juho and Sohvi so good to see more amazing drone footage from your channel showcasing the beautiful Alaskan wilderness - it make me yearn to book a trip and get back to good ole mother nature. Don't worry about comment from people criticising your fishing for sustenance - you do it legally and ethically and the meat does not go to waste. I think it is a great tip and showcasing how you preserve the food is bonus footage. Thanks for sharing!

No judgement on you fishing methods. You want it for food it's what we all used to do for food. It is sold at a super market, it does not come from a super market Sick show man!

Wonderful adventures, guys. Thanks for posting.

To me it’s odd that you call it canning, I wondered how you put fish into a can. We call it bottling in Australia because we do it in glass jars, like you do. I do a lot of preserving but mostly using a dryer, finding jars that seal well is the main difficulty, it is a humid environment and without a perfect seal the dried vegetables begin to rehydrate after about 6 months. I am a keen fisherman too and you’re perfectly correct about the inhumane aspect of commercially harvested or grown fish. Trawler fishing with nets destroys tens of thousands of bycatch fish which wash up on our beach when the trawlers are around. The prawn trawlers also destroy the sea grass “fields” and sea grass is the staple diet of Dugongs which are becoming endangered.

I think being bear aware is the best safety strategy. You guys clearly know the risks and are aware of your surroundings. Bear spray is just as good as a gun, and honestly, having a gun would complicate sailing without really having any net benefit.

I crossed a couple Karhu's in the forest. Glad I brought my Finnish spray. Said a bear.

I don't particularly like any salmon, but Cod I do like a lot. I don't mind snagging for fish as long as one keeps the fish for consumption. Thank you for the video.

Another fantastic episode. big difference between sport and survival fishing…

Nicely done. And you are absolutely correct about the white noise from the water making bear encounters more frequent. Some hunters use that to cover their footfalls when snow is exceptionally crunchy. We don't carry a fire arm either, just bear spray. Maybe we'll see you out there.

Another beautiful video. Like you stated in your video, the pink salmon are on the lower end, here in Washington state we just call them "Humpies" they migrate up the rivers on odd numbered years. In summer when the water level is low you can wade out and will bounce off your legs there's so many of them. I've even caught them bare handed but released them right away. They are usually smoked or as you have done canned as their a very oily fish. Sometime if you get a chance put pie cherries with vodka in a jar that also a nice winter treat. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with me. Until next time may the wind always fill your sails.😊

I am late to the party here finding your channel, BUT I love it. Love the sailing. Your boat is rigged kind of like mine in that hoisting the main is done at the mast. Not the current method these days. As far as the fishing in this current film, we don't eat meat for ethical reasons. If we did eat it, I feel what you are doing is a much more balanced approach. You are not killing or wounding things unnecessarily. You dispatch them quickly (thanks for not showing that BTW). You eat what you catch. I also love the fact that you both seem undaunted by sailing around in winter. It seems like many humans in the north hibernate during the dark season. Great channel. My new favorite.

13:53 “we did NOT can the dog” 😂😂😂😂

Loving this channel, the nature and photography is terrific. Would you consider adding a date to your episodes? As most of us sit in our warm houses, it would be great to think that (for example) last week when I was working or -whatever, at that time or at least day, you guys were checking out bear poop! Or skiing or making alcoholic jam ( there's a thought). I think it would bring you guys and your subscribers closer.

one of the best videos ever seen on KZfaq

Ive gotta say that the Pacific NorthWest of Canada and Alaska has got to be the most beautiful, idyllic and serene place on planet Earth. I've seen some truly beautiful places (I grew up in Far North Queensland in the rainforests and spent a lot of time on the Great Barrier Reef....and that's one of the most amazing places on our planet), but the Pacific NorthWest of the North American continent is truly a cut above the rest. It's given me a truly intense desire to visit....even move there permanently. It's been calling to me for years now. As I get older, the heat on the East Coast of Australia just gets harder to deal with....Canada and Alaska are looking really nice.

Yeah, snagging is legal in Alaska. They even let folks use dip nets up there. Heres a tip. Keep your fishing rod at 90° to the fish when your reeling it in.. Dont point your rod directly at the fish.

Definitely not a sailing related comment, but I listened to a performance of Finlandia last night, what an absolutely magnificent and inspiring piece of music by Sibelius. Everyone in Finland must know that music well. I was in an orchestra many years ago (in Canada) that performed Finlandia, with a choir, and I had forgotten how powerful it is. I never looked for an English translation of the lyrics until this morning. I'm guessing that music was inspired by gaining independence from Russia? Here is the English translation: Finland, behold, thy daylight now is dawning, the threat of night has now been driven away. The skylark calls across the light of morning, the blue of heaven lets it have its sound, and now the day the powers of night is scorning: thy daylight dawns, O Finland of ours! Finland, arise, and raise towards the highest thy head now crowned with mighty memory. Finland, arise, for to the world thou criest that thou hast thrown off thy slavery, beneath oppression's yoke thou never liest. Thy morning's come, O Finland of ours! Awesome stuff, and all the more relevant given recent events on the other side of the Baltic.

Superbra filmer och jag gillar verkligen hur du filmar! Tack för det du gör!

Nice Episode. Thanks for sharing your food preperation. Beautiful scenery.

Very good storytelling backed up by great video

Just stunning footage. Thank you.

Wow, I had to stop 40 seconds in on the video and comment on the beautiful scenery. Well done!!!

Exceptional photography.

10:45 yes. Take the fish for food. Sport is secondary to food.

Love how down to earth this is, so chill.

⛵your videos of beautiful landscapes and wildlife always gives a nice sense of peace & joy for which i am always most very thankful🛶♥🌅🌄🕊🙌💖⚓

Spray the lids with oil to prevent rust. Also make sure to remove the rings.

Hyvä video taasen ja hyvää sisältöä, rupee olee huipputasoa. Great video again👍

Some of the best fishing in the world. Good work. The rockfish, cod and king cod are my favorites of what you caught.

I am interested in hearing your "comparison between northern Alaska vs. northern FInland". Does it look the same? Is the wildlife the same? Are there more marinas?

0:23 I could watch this opening digestive on loop for hours… 😮such a beautiful shot!

So beautiful!! Thank you thank you thank you! Safe sailing😊

Very nice video. Stay well and safe.

Great video. Thanks

Amazing as always, thanks

I grew up in Alaska, we called them 'Humpies'. Locals never ate them even before they grew the hump.

I love that you are, Living your Journey. ❤❤

Love this, exactly what I try to do when I can. Just made mulberry and apple jelly as well as locus and apple jelly. Have my Aunt's canning jars to do this in, not to mention vacuum sealer and freezing the fish, crab and fish I catch. Would love to try cloud berries ❤. Hope you and gf are enjoying the heck out of life.

Fantastiskt fint filmat fin natur älskar att vara på sjön och gå i orörd natur

Thanks for taking us along with you : )

So happy to se that. you are adjusting to Alaska and that nature is rewarding you with some of its riches. It only takes one bear to be interested in you to ruin your day--if not your life. Better be prepared for that one bear, just in case.

Thank you so much for creating these videos, they are wonderful. Have a great Christmas guys.

It’s a few fish for eating, I don’t see a major issue 👍

Fantastic adventure, superb videography and story telling. Armchair expert here - if you are catching food to consume yourself - then you do what is necessary and what anyone else has to say about it - tough! Keep on doing what you are doing.😀👍⛵️

Excellent video. Thank you.

Fabulous outing gathering good food ! Thanks!

Love the preserving efforts! Love that you two are working together, love the whole adventure! Nice vieo! You know, you're one of the channels (in my opinion) to work to commit to! The content is nice, if you really are into the content! But if you are, it's absolutely facinating!

"The lagoon awaits..." According to Google™ Earth, that lagoon is actually *called* Bear Lake! The imagery I'm seeing was taken when it was much colder, though. The channel that the dinghy is in at 2:43 was completely iced up when it was taken. 59°54'9.00"N 149°34'58.69"W Fantastic photography and editing as always. Stay safe!

20:35 This shot of Juho and Sohvi sitting together is so cute

Great editing!

Lol! Hopefully for your sake, the bear doesn't get so close before you can spray and you produce Karhu poop. Ha ha.

Looks amazing bro , that’s an amazing adventure. Hunter , gathering .

Another great episode. Thanks! 😎

Beautiful area, thanks for another great video.

Glad you did better with the fish than you did with the shrimp! I learned to pressure can this summer. I found chokecherries and made syrup. It's so awesome to have shelf stable food that you can just heat up and eat.

Great story, love the two-shots at the end!

Thanks for the great video and nice photo. I appreciate you continuing your own style in your videos, please keep it up. Good luck! 🙂👍👍👍👍👍🎆

Wonderful.. Beautiful .. Enriching and Tasty episode Par Excellence 😊😊😊😊 The bears had a lot to say too in the form of bear Pooooop!!😂

Beautiful thanks

Very beautiful forest.

I love this guy. He's so honest.

weed bear is much more chill than the cocaine one ;-). Great episode again. THX

Back in the day , we used to get realy big sea mullet the same way. No longer legal in Australia. Was ok for pure meat gathering . We smoked them & they were also full of row which was the best part also smoked.

Love Alaska, especially north of Juneau just by past experiences. Like the getting ready for winter with food reserves, but I'd hop a flight south for the winter, then back in late spring. You're a better man than I.

Thank you,I enjoyed that!

Great pictures. your doing a great job.

This is episode is the most jealous I have been of you two, and that is saying something. Really cool way to live, keep it up.

Takk! Love your videos❤ looking forward to the next😊

Wheeww, glad the bears headed out after seeing y’all. I have been concerned about them altering the peaceful adventures y’all take. Awesome berry and fish collection. There are rules for taking the salmon due to them being food staples of native folks right to take them. Study up on that. Don’t want y’all crossing the legal lines up there. It is so lush up there. Many plants inhabiting one square foot. Quite unique as forests go. When I trekked around outside of Anchorage I was so blown away by the plethora of ferns covering the woods. Thanks for the awesome footage. Y’all stay safe. Love your videos

I don’t carry a firearm when I hike in bear country either. I carry a firearm when I hike in people country 😬😵‍💫 Bears are a joy to see.

I truly loved thi, the adventuring and living off the land and sea, I hope I can do this one day.

so many magical places I'm unlike to get to so thank you for sharing.

Gorgeous !!!!

The US Department of Agriculture, USDA, have published scores of comprehensive guides on pressure canning, fermenting, pickling and storage of dried foods online. US universities in agricultural States also have guides published to contribute to safety and productivity. Looks like you already have the equipment.

Spectacular!

Its cool to see you canning. 50 years ago canning was a normal part of life. Grocery stores changed that. My family cans Jams, Meats, Salsa and lots of other things yearly. Most things last 5 years if you can it right. We should all have some food reserves saved that do not need refrigeration.

Beautiful Videos, Great Couple, Best Regards From Dominican Republic⛵

Goodness I was getting Bear nervous from here in New Zealand , we don’t have any such creatures snakes Lions Bears what have you , this place was designed as a bird sanctuary , our national bird the Kiwi forgot how to fly , Great video thanks :-)

Thanks for another great video, Anxious to see how the berries/sugar/vodka combo turns out.

Enjoy your fish.😊

¡Gracias!