Life & Death in the Arctic: A 36-Day Man / Dog Winter Expedition Across the Wild Ungava Peninsula

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Life & Death in the Arctic: A 36-Day Man / Dog Winter Expedition Across the Wild Ungava Peninsula (Full Documentary)
🌬️ Join me, Jim Baird, and my steadfast companion, Buck, on an uncharted odyssey through "Life & Death in the Arctic: A 36-Day Man/Dog Winter Expedition Across the Wild Ungava Peninsula." This genuine 2016 expedition begins in Kanguqsujuaq, Quebec, along the Hudson Strait. From ascending a 2000-foot plateau to discovering the enigmatic Pingualuit Crater-an ancient meteorite impact site-the journey unfolds authentically.
⛰️ Navigating north along the Povungantuk River, we confront the harsh reality of Arctic blizzards, all documented firsthand as I filmed every moment myself. This isn't just about showcasing the Arctic's raw beauty; it's an unfiltered tale of survival and the relentless pursuit of the unknown. Feel the authenticity as I share moments when bone-chilling cold and blinding storms made me question the essence of this daring expedition.
🌨️ Beyond the breathtaking landscapes, "Life & Death in the Arctic" is a personal account of resilience and silent camaraderie. Every step, every challenge, is captured authentically as Buck and I push the boundaries of exploration. This documentary stands apart, filmed entirely by me, making it a raw and real experience that surpasses anything you'll find on TV. Join us in uncovering the untamed spirit of the Arctic in a narrative that's as genuine as the frozen landscapes we traversed. 🏔️🐾
Later this year (among other things), I would go on to canoe across much of Northern Saskatchewan and then went on History Channel's self-shot survival series ALONE Season 4.
If you liked this, you may like this documentary covering another Arctic winter trek I did with my dog Buck. This one follows our journey through Baffin Island's Akshayuk Pass : • Man and His Dog Alone ...
Here's another one of my films covering a bug winter trek, this one takes place much further to the south in Northern Ontario. • The Winter Trail - Spe...
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:54 Venturing Under the Sea Ice at Low Tide to Harvest Mussels
5:12 The Expedition Begins
18:18 Ascending 2000' Up onto the Plateau: Tough Going But Fortunately There's a Cabin
16:58 Exploring Pingualuit Crate, Building an Igloo & Ice Fishing
23:47 Trekking Along the Povungnituk River, Blizzard and
50:41 Finding Historic Inuit Campsite - Stone Tent Rings & Old Meat Caches
53:32 Chiseling Through 7' Thick Ice to Catch Fish - Running out of Food
1:07:20 Warm Spring Weather Brings Challenging Travel Conditions
1:14:14 Jim Eats Dog Food Out of Hunger & Feeds Dog - First Mate Pet Foods
1:17:36 Tough Going on the Final Stretch of the Adventure - Almost at Hudson Bay
1:20:09 I did it! Finally Getting to Hudson Bay & Reflections on the Adventure

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@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in everyone! Please let me know what you liked most about this video and don’t forget to subscribe.

@Man_of_dirt 4 ай бұрын

The motivation and grit, I love the struggle and accomplishment, the views are nice also

@almVancouver 4 ай бұрын

I like that it's real. Man and Dog against the North!

@Coastal.Redwood.Homestead 4 ай бұрын

Truly enjoy watching your videos and I’m going through and watching them again to what I might of missed

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

@@Man_of_dirtthanks a lot

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

@@almVancouverthanks, ya I’ve come a log way in my filming capabilities and also the camera stuff has gotten better but at the end of the day, you’d be pressed to get anything a ton better than this it’s not going to be real.

@selfretired3025 4 ай бұрын

When you helped Buck up that ridge & noted you were 3km away, the excitement for you both brought tears & smiles to my eyes ❤

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

It was definitely a big moment out there. That ridge is a lot bigger than it looks too.

@TheTrueGreene 4 ай бұрын

My wife asked me why I'm watching this. I said, "this man is an absolute beast" much respect

@brentkelly5445 4 ай бұрын

Should have asked why are you watching me watching this!

@user-yc8vw3dp1o 4 ай бұрын

Unbelievable effort from you and Buck - what a privilege to watch this from far away Scotland - thank you!

@nicholascharles6254 4 ай бұрын

Truly amazing. You will go down as a Canadian legend my friend. What a life you live.

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! 👍

@Frigate356 4 ай бұрын

Buck... greatest dog ever. RIP

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@davidkost418 4 ай бұрын

I remember when you did this. Man, good to see Buck again. What a great dog. Great series. Thanks

@AMG-316 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I miss seeing old Buck! What a great dog! 😢❤

@nicolasseward5540 4 ай бұрын

What happened to buck?

@davidkost418 4 ай бұрын

@@nicolasseward5540 Buck passed away

@chuckgollmar4882 4 ай бұрын

I really like North, but it is great to see Buck, the Wonder Huskie, again

@johnhine8725 4 ай бұрын

Jim sure knows how to pick his pups.

@johnhine8725 4 ай бұрын

Holy crap Jim, that wasn't building forts and sleeping in the back yard. What determination, talk about beast mode! One side note: you sure do pick beauty dogs! Buck and North both, so beautiful.

@CynthiaYackenchick 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing suspense filled adventure. Thanks so much for taking us along on your journey and filming in such extreme conditions. Buck and you are amazing explorers!

@TheSillySwagman 4 ай бұрын

Hey mate, I don’t even know where to begin. I watched that over four nights and it was an absolute epic. I really felt like I was there at times (I absolutely was not, I was in bed during an Australian summer) you did such a wicked job of documenting that trip. Buck is a bloody bad ass! I smiled every time you turned the camera back to watch him hauling that sled in the distance 😂 That is a true example of man’s best friend right there. He’s proven that he’ll follow you no matter where you go. Yeah, don’t know what else to say other than I thoroughly enjoyed this film man, and it’s awesome that you get to live out your dreams of exploration. Another inspiration of mine over the last few years and definitely a reason I’ve managed to make this KZfaq adventuring my full time gig now as well. Thank you dude 🙏 Give Buck a pat for me. He deserves it.

@MrTemplerage 4 ай бұрын

Good ole Buck! Close to the best episode.

@TheCawalstrom 4 ай бұрын

What I like most about this video: The phucking Beast mode you and Buck exhibit countless times to keep from dying. I've followed your content for a long time but seeing the entire video from this trip made my sphincter pucker up more than once. This is how legends are made Jim and you deserve every thing you've earned.

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Haha, well thanks very much. This trip was pretty intense at time but it was also just a great adventure.

@garyweybright3227 4 ай бұрын

It’s hard to put into words the respect and admiration I have for you and your dog Buck. But when I saw Buck making that last push on the final day I just broke down and cried. A man and his dog! What a team! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing wilderness with us weanies ! ClaudiaSJI

@AlmostHomestead 4 ай бұрын

Wow Jim, that was incredible. Buck is quite the adventure companion.

@Judy-fi7ce 4 ай бұрын

This leaves me speechless. A death-defying venture, and you did it! So scary to get so low on food in that frigid tundra, all the blizzards you had to contend with, just a fight to stay alive. What a relief it must've been to make it to Hudson Bay. Wow. Just wow. Buck was such a trooper! Thanks for filming this adventure even amidst horrific conditions. Take care.

@judyschepp8748 4 ай бұрын

YOU SAID IT ALL JUDY 'JUST WOW'!!!!🎉🎉🎉❤😊

@soulcatcher668 4 ай бұрын

Buck is the hero of this story.... Great adventure Jim. The spirit to go on when it gets hard is what makes us.

@maximbudnick 4 ай бұрын

Right on brother, so happy you reposted this epic trip!

@Roymac01 4 ай бұрын

What a coincidence! Just 2 days ago I was thinking that you should re-edit, refresh and upload your two arctic trips to expose them to newer subscribers that may not delve deep into your past catalog. I loved your Baffin Island expedition. Ballsy!

@karenemery6045 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely EPIC!!! Keep telling all my friends about the channel. 👊

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate that! Glad you liked this video and the trip!

@johnhamilton3812 4 ай бұрын

I'm going to need a knap after watching this. Epic adventure !

@kimprocarione5473 4 ай бұрын

Wow! This certainly started out with an amazing experience! Mussels and tide pools under so much ice. It's so amazing! That blizzard on day 22 and 23 sounded absolutely horrific 😮! No freaking thank you! You are so skilled at surviving that crap! And you maintain such an amazing attitude! And Buck! He's the ultimate companion! Awesome dog! I hope his paw is okay. And stay out of his freaking food!!!

@Michigaesthetics 4 ай бұрын

I’ve seen many videos, none of you though.. found this and just wow man. I love the passion I feel. Be safe be strong as always be healthy! The pup too! MANS BEST FRIEND! ❤

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Indeed, thanks a lot for watching and for giving the video a chance. Glad you liked it!

@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358 4 ай бұрын

This was an epic trip JB! Buck was a champ! What an amazing experience I'm sure you'll cherish forever!

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely? It still feels amazing to me when I think shiny it and what I managed to accomplish.

@singelx2023 4 ай бұрын

Hands down the best video you've done yet!!

@bowslap 3 ай бұрын

Endurance. That’s the overall impression that I get…pressing forward even when facing obstacles which most would fold over…endurance. You have my respect….

@JimBairdAdventurer 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. It was the same year I want on some season 4 which I won so I think this helped build that endurance and ability to push on.

@crystalfry6486 4 ай бұрын

Just finished your video and my husband and I think your crazy 🤪 I don't know honestly how you and Buck didn't freeze to death out there ?? Wow, sending complete respect 👊 until the next winter adventure, Life's A River , Grab a Padddle 😉🛶

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@andreasarctaediusbjorklund2504 4 ай бұрын

Buck the wonderdog, what an awesome friend to have.

@ji-gaabiikwedianecampeau5288 4 ай бұрын

WOW ... what an incredible adventure - emotional and a bit anxiety inducing. Heartwrenching to watch Buck push for that last ridge. Thanks for taking us along!!

@swansolo5488 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate you filming this Jim, beautiful thank you

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for giving it a watch.

@tricotskawarthalakes3129 4 ай бұрын

That was EPIC!! Glad you made it back home safely!!

@lapoguslapogus7161 4 ай бұрын

Great adventure and video Jim. The Inuit villagers coming out to the cabin were just keeping an eye on you, and quite right too - they did know you would be up for the challenge, and better safe than sorry.

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

No, they didn’t ski-doo there to keep an eye on me. It was the same group I had gone under the sea ice with. It was a groups of high school grads from various Nunavik communities participating in a program where they do several things like this across the region. They had the Pingualuit Crater trips planned well in advance and it was just a coincidence that I saw them again there. I thought I’d be past there hey then but in was a day late getting there and then I was pinned down by weather.

@jreviews2186 4 ай бұрын

YES! Amazing videos, another banger!

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@XanderBudnick 4 ай бұрын

Great video my man. Watched it right through. You're friggin awesome Jim! Great edit Kyle!

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot buddy

@mikes6829 4 ай бұрын

Just amazing. You and Buck are incredible adventurers! Great job recording your journey and thank you for sharing it with us.

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@GoingSoloOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Just FANTASTIC! 🙌🙏

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

@janeytallarida6432 4 ай бұрын

Love you hugging Buck at the end!

@AdventureswithAdeel 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing journey and story. Great job documenting it.

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

@sethcolin4641 4 ай бұрын

A truly phenomenal trip. Endurance pure.Great film. Thanks.

@travismallory3738 4 ай бұрын

Epic journey and accomplishment. Buck sharing his last meal with you and the hug at the end makes it real

@NeoIrani 4 ай бұрын

This trip is a true inspiration of resiliency Jim, like all other trips that show your situational awareness, good spirit and perseverance! thanks for sharing

@wendyshick6689 4 ай бұрын

That was such a wonderful crazy adventure and what a beautiful dog 🐕 Buck you're such a good story teller

@jamesandrewmcnamara2303 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim. I'm a Canadian primary school teacher in China. We talk a lot about survival and climate change, I show them your videos to give them a broader understanding of the world. Thanks for helping us change the future,

@myadventuresincreation4741 3 ай бұрын

You are the real deal Jim. Keep going! You might be too competent for millions of subscribers but you are legit. Just do your thing and don’t worry about the numbers.

@debraervin5773 4 ай бұрын

What an incredible adventure. You and Buck are champions. My favorite parts were the mussel hunt, the blizzards and seeing you build ice walls.

@buck_bacon 4 ай бұрын

Amazing journey, Jim and Buck

@MrBradleyMac 4 ай бұрын

I would've died 17 times along the way. Great job as always Jim, you truly are a world class adventurer. That being said, Buck is clearly the star of the show and very generous for sharing his food. ;)

@colleenthompson2737 4 ай бұрын

I love watching the revisited trips. So nice to see Buck wondering why he should follow you now when he knows you are coming back for the camera...

@zeulsisme 4 ай бұрын

I am so grateful you were willing to experience those harsh environments and share it with the world. Buck must have been a big moral booster.

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, sometimes he was actually the opposite but summertimes he was. Similar to what a human would be. He lined the 8 hour a day walk though. Big time. When we got home, he’d run to the does and bark at the door knob , looking back at me and then at the door again thinking, when the heck is the 8 hour a day walk was going to commence.

@arleydial1124 4 ай бұрын

That was amazing. Thank you, Jim and Buck!

@anthonyoliver6023 4 ай бұрын

So pumped for another video!!!! You’re an absolute beast Jim!!

@GAR85120514 4 ай бұрын

Yup! Thumbs up.

@victorfortin542 4 ай бұрын

Wow!!!!!! That was an amazing video, with your amazing dog Buck. Thanks for sharing this with us, I know it is a lot of work

@craigsimms8940 4 ай бұрын

All I can say is That was Incredible ! Thanks for sharing that adventure !

@maukamaki 4 ай бұрын

Jim's a badass! rip Buck...

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@golo8 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic!!! It was great going on your trek. 😊

@user-zp1tw1gt2s 4 ай бұрын

1:22:36 minutes of total entertainment thanks Jim for letting us tag along,🇦🇺👍

@BrienWood7.3 4 ай бұрын

You truly are a Legend!!! Wow what an experience!! Thank you!!

@rev8605 2 ай бұрын

All I can say is wow!

@JimBairdAdventurer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@maryvasser7290 4 ай бұрын

Amazing adventures. Love and miss the Buckster❤. Special dog

@trja900 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations Jim!

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@mathieupage2995 4 ай бұрын

Insane. You are incredibly driven. You motivate me to do more adventures with my family. Thank you.

@annaplanka4779 4 ай бұрын

Wow!! I'm so happy for you! You and Buck did an amazing job! There isn't to many people that can say they did what you guys did. 😊

@jamesbrown823 4 ай бұрын

I like your tenacity and passion. Thank you for sharing and I am in awe of Buck.♥️

@shmonsterman1356 4 ай бұрын

Epic adventure of two warriors and god bless Buck , thanks for sharing .

@raymondcava4669 4 ай бұрын

Sitting down to enjoy this trip freaking awesome

@AdventureQuest4x4 4 ай бұрын

Such an incredible journey! Buck was a champion for hauling that sled everyday! Love all your content for this exact reason, you are true to yourself and to your viewers. No sugar coating when things get hard and it just makes your journey all that more interesting! Keep up the amazing content Jim!

@faoj8036 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved this video start to finish. Wonderful work, thanks!

@paulapickering8514 4 ай бұрын

I just finished watching! I absolutely loved every minute of this! My favorite part was watching Buck make it up that last ridge! I couldn’t help myself but I started to cry! Buck was such an incredible companion for you! I’m always so amazed at how you challenged yourself! I’m never disappointed Jim! Thank you so much!❤

@jamesfischer5389 4 ай бұрын

What An Amazing Achievement, In Every Aspect Of Your Incredible, But Perilous Journey Jim & Buck! Congratulations! ☮️

@JM-rs1ci 4 ай бұрын

Amazing video. Thank you .

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Woah, nice thanks a lot for the donation 👍

@salmonfisher22 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing journey. Thanks for all that You and your Family do for the people like me who love to watch. It also helps with our own adventures (maybe not as crazy as that one) to get out more and enjoy what Canada has to offer.

@nancylong886 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Mercy I was so worried about you making it.

@williamleopold507 4 ай бұрын

We loved watching these series when they were first made . Good to see Buck again , he was a beautiful dog .

@JimBairdAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, I think you’re referring to a different trip that Buck and I did up on Baffin Island. This trip was earlier and much longer and more challenging too.

@williamhicks8621 4 ай бұрын

WOW THAT ALL I CAN SAY JUST STARTED VIDEO AND ALREADY LOVING IT!! THANK YOU!!

@CraigNS 4 ай бұрын

Exceptional and Buck showed great heart!

@djdarksidejungle559 4 ай бұрын

absolutely brilliant that jim lad and buck as well its like the baffin island trip you did i watched that from start to finish truly epic

@gregmathias6580 4 ай бұрын

This was epic. Nice to see Buck one more time!

@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957 4 ай бұрын

Wow Jim you are amazing. That was a rough one and a great one! ❤ thanks Jim

@marygordon3032 4 ай бұрын

OMG Jim that just kept me on the edge of my sofa and I was scared for Buck also even though he’s gone it was so good to see him. I’m so glad that that’s behind you and thanks so much for sharing. AWESOME!!! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

@paulenright 4 ай бұрын

Oh boy love this one and Buck a stud in this one Great share Jim ! … Yes next up after leaf game👍👍

@Q-BinTom 4 ай бұрын

Great the second time thru. Was great to see Buck being Buck…..

@maryvasser7290 4 ай бұрын

I'm saving this for my Friday evening down time. I love this kind of movie with my favorite adventurer and BUCK❤🐕‍🦺

@chichi2272 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Such an adventure!❤

@Gillesgip 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Very nice. Thank you for sharing. Buck was sure an amazing dog!

@Jane_Friday 4 ай бұрын

That amazing! I have no words.

@Canoejerry 4 ай бұрын

My favorite part is seeing the excitement and emotion. My adventures are small. But that orange glow of the sun and that strange draw to the extreme weather. I understand. I can’t do it as much as someone like you. Sometimes it’s a day. Sometimes it’s a weekend or a week. But that feeling is there and I see why people want to do it all the time. Thanks for inspiring.

@williamhicks8621 4 ай бұрын

JUST FINISHED WHAT AN AWESOME ADVENTURE, FAVORITE PART ALMOST BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES WAS WHEN BUCK MADE IT UP THE HILLL, BEST VIDEO EVER!!

@alexmcalpine6667 4 ай бұрын

Epic story! That was awesome to watch :) thankyou for bringing us along!

@boom45acp 4 ай бұрын

youre the most authentic guy doing this type of content. keep it up

@WalksInCamera 4 ай бұрын

That was some expedition. Digging deep is an understatement tbh. An epic adventure for Buck too. What a dog and what a journey!

@vl8209 4 ай бұрын

Jim, my friend, you are an absolute savage. Keep on man.✌🏼

@chuckc7609 4 ай бұрын

Awesome job Jim!!

@lurveleggoutdoors9930 4 ай бұрын

Unreal, Jim!😮

@skylazart 4 ай бұрын

Unbelievable journey!!! Congratulations for the amazing achievement

@smalltimeadventures_usa 3 ай бұрын

This is an awesome episode. Thanks!

@JimBairdAdventurer 3 ай бұрын

Hey, much appreciated and thanks for the coffee!

@rshutterbug47 4 ай бұрын

That Was SO TOTALLY AWESOME & INCREDIBLE 👍👍👍👍👍

@marinacalabrese1218 4 ай бұрын

Most excellent!

@rgwhittaker 4 ай бұрын

this adventure was like the next level of Beast in Beast Mode, like Uber Beast. I once tapped out at 42 miles of a 50 mile hike because I was feeling a little bit chilled. HA. Great adventure, Jim and Buck.