The Best Camps, Bannock and a Bear: Berens River Solo part 4

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4 жыл бұрын

Starting at the camp below Upper Conjuring Falls, I head back onto the river to undertake the final phase of this journey down Manitoba's Berens River. After Lower Conjuring Falls, I think it's a clear run to Grey Willow Falls but Kettle Falls is more awkward than expected. The camp below Grey Willow Falls was everything I had hoped for - spirit-level flat forest camping with enough breeze to keep the bugs away AND a wonderful view across to the falls. From here life got more interesting. Even the names of the rapids gets more interesting.... Kashepapekamuk Rapids, Kenkwaka Falls, Kaministikoskak Falls. In this section I saw my only black bear of the trip. After this it was down to Sturgeon Falls, the last portage of the trip. Poor weather then came in and hinted at the coming fall season. Despite the wind, I had an OK run down to my pick up at the Berens River Bridge, all fueled by good pan bread/bannock and coffee. A good end to a wonderful trip.
If you haven't seen parts 1-3 of this series, the links are below:
Berens River Part 1 - • Wilderness Solo: Beren...
Berens River Part 2 - • Into The Heart Of The ...
Berens River Part 3 - • Rocks, Rapids & Some R...
Hap Wilson's guidebook Wilderness Rivers Of Manitoba: amzn.to/2VK4UFq

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@RayGoodwinCanoe 4 жыл бұрын

So good at letting people understand the decision making in wilderness travel. Pretty well a full guide on how to travel in this environment. Awesome stuff.

@bluesideup007 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting us ride along! It so much reminds me of my many solo trips in Ontario (longest was 18 days). I can smell the lichen on the hot rocks in the sun, the moist moss after a rain, and the jack pine smoke in the breeze. I long so much to do it again, but obligations at home the past 7-8 years have precluded. Thank you again for the virtual journey.

@bushcraftsurvivalslovenia5241 4 жыл бұрын

It's always sad when great journeys come to an end, but the experience will stay with us forever. Thank you for bringing us these films and be able to see the part of the journey you made, It was very beautiful

@uniktbrukernavn 2 жыл бұрын

Always a bit of sadness when the adventure is over. Thanks for bringing us along :)

@nigelgregory7308 Жыл бұрын

I think I've posted comments on individual videos, but culminating at the end, what an amazing trip and scenery, I hope one day to be able to visit these places, but until then I thank you for bringing them to me. ❤️❤️❤️☕️☕️☕️

@jameswilkinson8212 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible series Paul, I loved every minute of it. Thank you for making this and sharing a remarkable and unforgettable experience with us.

@alandean9323 3 жыл бұрын

I used to keep a motorhome in New Zealand where my wife and I overwintered. If we ever happened up at a place where there was garbage we could never settle until we'd cleared it all up. It usually didn't take long and always felt so much better afterwards. Many of these spots had bins provided, too but sadly some could not be bothered. All respect to you for clearing up after others.

@mikeinthewoods2193 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Canadian wilderness is Epic !

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@cliffordwright1603 4 жыл бұрын

I always take a coffee pot like that. Never too much coffee and also there’s always a need for hot water. Such beautiful country. Thanx for sharing this whole trip with us

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Cifford. Glad the coffee pot made sense :-)

@richlander5874 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic series, I watched this with my two sons !3 and 9. Very inspiring👍

@smeeslj 3 жыл бұрын

Superb. Such outdoor skill and wisdom. I love learning from you. Thank you taking us on this adventure with you.

@SteveMrW 3 жыл бұрын

Great to watch the four videos of your solo trip. Thank you for taking the time to do it.

@TheSillySwagman 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing bunch of short films. I’d love to head there one day.

@esmcl 3 жыл бұрын

Came up on my feed.... brilliant, just brilliant. Made my day.

@graemelee8565 4 жыл бұрын

@Paul Kirtley thanks so so much for sharing your trip! It has been very inspiring! I'm looking forward to the current situation blowing over and hopefully meeting up with you on one of your courses! Cheers with a dram! Take care & stay safe!

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Graeme, I'm glad you enjoyed coming along on this journey with me. And yes, I hope we get to paddle together one day. In the meantime, cheers! :-)

@JohnC2009Edin 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for putting this trip up and all the teaching during it

@jasonnewman4983 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't make the live showing but have caught up now. A beautiful finish to a great trip. I have enjoyed all 4x parts as usual so thanks again Paul. Excellent job of filming the trip solo.

@waltb7943 3 жыл бұрын

Great series Paul. Ordered your new book today.

@nickharland3795 4 жыл бұрын

Great series. Enjoyed them all. Looked like a fantastic canoe trip. Thanks very much.

@richardbisset8323 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos and taking us along .real enjoyed them .

@Charlie-sr6dv 2 жыл бұрын

Great video of the trip Paul. Very much enjoyed all 4 episodes. 👍

@jamesbrady7069 4 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed this Paul! You really capture the feeling of the outdoors. Felt like I was there with you!

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful feedback. Thank you James.

@magnusnordstrom9594 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful series! Thank You!

@robertgriffiths6985 4 жыл бұрын

Great wee series, thanks, Paul. I feel inspired by your adventure. Sad reality of lockdown right now means that my adventure is boiling a billy over a fire in my garden for a brew: but better that than nothing, eh.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, we have to be thankful for small mercies. It has been great to edit this final episode recently but yes, it also brings into focus the freedoms we had until recently but don't have at the moment. I'm glad you liked the series Rob. Cheers.

@clayton8944 4 жыл бұрын

A fantastic trip and video Paul , thank you very much .

@skyblue-df2od 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this Paul , boy's own adventure you had to multitask the whole time didn't you! looking after yourself, the boat n stuff while navigating and searching out camp spots..brilliant!😊 thanks so much for filming👍👌 and please film more of your excursions atb

@anndebaldo7381 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great series of videos! What a wonderful trip...and I really appreciate your knowledge of botanicals. ATB!

@MaxSafeheaD Жыл бұрын

Loved it. Thank you for sharing Paul ☺️

@condamned18 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing journey, Paul! Great series!

@Boab_Cherry 4 жыл бұрын

I watched all series parts and it was awesome Paul, wow what a trip 👍 always enjoy watching you 👌

@p.richter9592 4 жыл бұрын

Great video series. Enjoyed it very much. Thanks for posting 👍🏻👍🏻🇳🇴

@nancystreeter5745 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for sharing your experiences, along with your thought processes in the decisions you made along the journey. I appreciate the extra time and effort you invested to provide us with all film footage of you paddling and lining as if you had a dedicated cinematographer. Very special.

@arcticwolfoutdooradventure5426 3 жыл бұрын

Most enjoyable .. really enjoyed this series.

@marcwulfrath9948 4 жыл бұрын

Good evening Paul. I realy love these videos. Looks sooo beautifull. It seems you had lot of fun.

@Peppanomaly 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul! Keep up the good work!

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And thanks for your questions during the premiere this evening. All the best, Paul

@rogersleep 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a brilliant series of videos that you’ve put together, thanks for sharing

@alphapatriot8405 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Journey really enjoyed the series

@benhart47 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, brilliant stuff!

@Smokeywolf64 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you its was really enjoyable cant wait for the next adventure!

@PsycJoe02 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this series

@nigelgregory4777 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, only just managed to watch all episodes together and it looked like a great trip, wonderful scenery just a shame how some people treat it, Many thanks for sharing your adventure. Nige.

@stevenensminger5737 Жыл бұрын

Great trip love this channel

@1Fenlander 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff Paul. Really enjoyed your trip

@bobboswell1754 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for cleaning up some interior campsites and congrats on your gentle and skillful handling of the canoe in some boney rapids.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob. Glad you appreciated my efforts.

@michaelc2509 4 жыл бұрын

This is like watching Christmas fires.

@markmatheson603 4 жыл бұрын

Great! Well worth the wait

@graemelee8565 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I'm super excited! Reminder is set, whisky will be out for a dram or too! Thanks Paul! 👍😁

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

That's great Graeme. Looking forward to a toast!

@carlpulley1718 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Paul, brilliant series and I’m especially glad I discovered your channel and these particular videos during the COVID-19 shelter at home period as it allowed me to vicariously travel the Canadian wilderness with you while stuck at home. Cheers!

@downeastprimitiveskills7688 4 жыл бұрын

Nice trip, Paul.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers. Glad you liked it.

@chuckguth 4 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this!

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Hope it lives up to expectations! :-)

@janusnri56 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic trip,Paul

@ianmclean3268 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great series Paul. Really enjoyed it!

@Tim8o1 4 жыл бұрын

A grand adventure; thanks for sharing, really enjoy this series.

@saraskold9631 4 жыл бұрын

Can not wait to see the rest of this

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad. Thank you Sara.

@walkaboutbushcraft1828 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video !!!

@archie7212 4 жыл бұрын

As they say with most things coffee being no exception, better to be looking at it than looking for it !

@Stoney_AKA_James 4 жыл бұрын

Epic journey Paul!

@ADVENTUREISMADE 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Paul, absolutely loved the series, thanks for taking us along with you, look forward to the next adventure, atb, Matt 👍🏻

@oddmanout98 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this series Paul. Thank you so much for sharing. I have learned quite a lot over the series and thoroughly enjoyed each episode.

@markmoody6543 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I really enjoyed watching your adventure, you conveyed the feeling of being there. All the best.👍

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. Glad you enjoyed coming along in the virtual sense. Cheers, Paul

@sentrypeer 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this 4 part series. Thank you for sharing. Can’t believe you were off again for 2 weeks a few days after. Lucky git! :)

@MRPBDB 4 жыл бұрын

Great trip Paul. Really enjoyed it.. Thanks for sharing. With the parks being shut down at this time it nice to be transported for a time to the woods via your filming.. Cheers..stay healthy..

@wayneknight7107 4 жыл бұрын

Great series to follow your jouney Paul, enjoyed watching every minute.

@kravist518 4 жыл бұрын

Great ending to this series, beautiful scenery, great information and something to inspire people to do themselves. Most people are locked away during this time and are unable to even enjoy the outdoors so hopefully your videos give them something special to enjoy, thank you for this one and all the other great video’s you share with us cheers Mr. Kirtley 🍻

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your appreciation :-) Thanks for being at the premiere and for your questions.

@archie7212 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that great series Paul, loved it........ from Australia :-)

@northwoodsrat6686 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, for sharing this very fine trip with us. Nicely edited! ATB

@redcanoe14 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings Paul...just cooking a large Penask Trout under a bed of coals, come in to make coffee and catch this vid. Cheers, Chris (Yorkshireman in BC, Canada).

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good lunch. Thanks for all questions and comments during the premiere.

@redcanoe14 4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulKirtley Yes it took 3 hours but was worth the wait. That was a great piece of footage, I love canoeing and camping...and Coffee :) I have not seen the first three episodes so I am really looking forward to watching them tonight. I am also pleased that you are having the opportunity to explore this great country. We came out here in 2004 from the village of Thorganby on the outskirts of York. keep up the great work you are doing, Chris

@simongiles1629 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Paul, a great watch after a challenging day. Wonderful.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon. I'm glad this was well timed and a good distraction.

@projekctx8646 4 жыл бұрын

It was great to travel the river with you Paul.

@estarriol4710 4 жыл бұрын

Spent a lovely couple of days dipping in and out of this trip. Such a shame we have nowhere like this in Britain!

@StephenLatimerWoody Жыл бұрын

Came across your channel via another British channel I've been watching (Mike Pullen). I've watched all four in this series today and I really enjoyed it a lot. I'd love to see you do another days long trip, maybe through Northern British Columbia, Athabasca River region or further north into Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake territory. Maybe bring along a local guide for a day or two of your trip so we could watch you together.

@andreborsch2266 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul! Thank you for finally showing us the last episode of your fantastic trip. Looking forward to your next video. Trip or skill.... ATB André

@deanpricepestboss 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic series Paul. As always thank you for taking the time to take us with you. Stunning location 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@martinoutdoors6941 4 жыл бұрын

Paul glad you finally got round to posting the last part of this trip, as you said shame about the rubbish but that aside what a fantastic place and a diverse time of the year.

@WELSBYROOTS 4 жыл бұрын

This is great!

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave :-)

@stevenlocklear7711 4 жыл бұрын

Most enjoyable and very informative series, thanks Paul.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven. I appreciate your feedback.

@joeelliott181 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul. Just the ticket in the current situation, where I can't get out on the water. Really enjoyed that.

@saraskold9631 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for sharing can not wait for the next video

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sara. I appreciate you being at the premiere. More in the pipeline for sure...

@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful trip Sir! I do so very much enjoy watching your adventures and reflecting upon them while on mine. I love to see the wilderness skills in action in real world application. It was recognised by a friend that I watch your videos when at camp last as I lit the fire with the fero rod using the back of the tip of my blade as i have seen you do. You do a brilliant job of conveying the adventure. Thanks so very much for bringing us along.

@WhenNaturePauls 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this series of videos so far Paul, it seems like ages since the last episode was released. Thank you for sharing this adventure!!

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

It IS ages since the last one. But I'm glad I've found the time to finish the series. And really looking forward to using the premiere and live chat here to launch this final piece!

@mickr2731 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant and well worth the wait for the final installment Paul. Great to see proper wilderness during lock down. The hunger for the wilderness is returning.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick. Yes, we are all missing the freedom to roam. Glad you enjoyed this.

@robertgriffiths6985 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the grand finale: tiaras, red carpet, gushing speeches ... or tea kettles, tarps and (sometimes) gushing swifts :-). Thanks for spending the time to complete the series - it'll be a great tonic for the lockdown blues.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, maybe a green carpet :-) Thanks for your kind words Rob. I'm glad you've enjoyed the series, especially at during the lockdown times...

@medrup1025 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I really enjoyed the whole series. Very informative and great entertainment! I hope you get along well in these times, especially since I reckon your courses will be stopped. We slowly open up again in Germany and I hope you guys over the channel will not have to wait too long till numbers drop and going outdoors will be allowed again.

@stevehems3078 Жыл бұрын

Love your canoe trip vids. You quite rightly bemoan the litter problems. We get the same in UK...when I'm on a trip and find a used camp site .. any litter from other previous happy campers I actually try to haul out as much as I can comfotably carry until reaching a proper disposal site. I own an ancient woodland and have a bridleway running through the wood north/south and get a load of rubbish just dumped... budwieser is not the favourite it is Greggs cups and bags. I had a word with a horse rider who flicked a lighted cigarette end into the dry bracken and brush as we spoke.... just got an absolute load of verbal abuse (despite them claiming membership of the prestigious British Horse Society!)... with them saying just because I owned the land didn't give me the right to comment on their behaviour while they were on the bridleway (but on my land/wood)... the world is and has gone mad!

@TheCampingCanuck 4 жыл бұрын

been waiting for this. Cheers.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Hope you enjoyed it. Cheers.

@bushcraftbasics2036 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see you enjoying the Canadian Wilderness again.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's hard not to enjoy the Canadian wilderness :-)

@reddeercanoe 4 жыл бұрын

Campsites are interest to talk about. First you want a dry spot so you don't get wet . After that it can be very weather depended, open breezy is good to help keep the biting insects down while a shelter spot out of the wind is good for rain and storms, but you must watch for widow makers that can be blown onto your camp. You can paddle the same trip in different weather and end up using a completely different set of campsites.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed Clifford. The nuance of these things is what particularly holds my interest too.

@thesentinel5612 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this Paul, and looking forward to the Outdoor Adventure Summit as well, passed the word already. Lagavullin ready for the trip!

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this lockdown is not all bad.... ;-)

@andrefrancoeur1563 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward for this great spirit in these difficult time.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

:-)

@stilkterrin 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Thanks for sharing it. You have my support. :)

@DavidSmith-bd1ct 4 жыл бұрын

Great series of videos Paul, looking forward to getting out there next year. Many thanks for the effort and time you take producing these adventures.🛶🔥⛺🙂

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. I'm glad you enjoyed this trip. I hope you get out there for your own adventure next year. All the best, Paul

@ldsphotodude49 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen anything from you in a long time. I'll be checking out the other videos from your trip. Thanks

@felipfelop8220 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul,you must have a great support base to be able to film and narrate this,a huge amount of work has gone into this,only a few will properly understand,great work and endeavour

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you appreciate the effort. Warm regards, Paul

@lindamon5101 4 жыл бұрын

So true!!!

@KeleMen125 4 жыл бұрын

A bit rainy but a great end to a wonderful journey

@HopperRox_Shaves 3 жыл бұрын

The knife laws in the UK are horrendous! Great video Paul.

@philschaefer4651 4 жыл бұрын

Great trip Paul, very inspiring. Thank you again for taking the time to film and share this with us.

@PaulKirtley 4 жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure to share it with you all. Thanks for watching Phil.

@philschaefer4651 4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulKirtley on a side note, I had the same issue with my first Thermarest pad. after several attempts to find and fix the leak ( I found and fixed 3) I eventually had to pitch it and get a new one.

@darronlockett9211 4 жыл бұрын

Great footage as always Paul. I can only imagine that a lot of those opening shots were hard to get on your own. I've been getting out a lot more these days and taking friends with me and I feel that I learned a lot from you just watching your videos to build a good base of skills so I appreciate your efforts. Best wished for you and your team.