14 Days Solo Camping in the Yukon Wilderness - E. 1 - Outfitting & Bush Plane Drop Off

#yukonwild #aloneinthewild #bravewilderness

The Yukon holds some of the World’s last large expanses of wilderness. It’s, brave wilderness - deep backcountry camping, remote wild camping in the full sense of the word as it’s well off grid and far from the road system. This is episode 1 of my documentary series about my survival in the woods where I’m truly alone in the wild and exploring the Yukon. After bush flying into a remote mountain lake, I head out solo camping and fishing on a wilderness travel adventure for fourteen days by canoe. On the trip, I paddle the advanced level whitewater of the Hess River and then follow the Stewart River, completing the trip some 400 kilometres later in the community of Mayo. On this adventure, I catch Arctic Graylings and Lake Trout. What’s better than catching wild Trout for a catch and cook over the fire while in the Yukon? I also find a remote traditionally-built trappers log cabin, run multiple whitewater rapids, undertake long, bushwhacked portages and see a lot of wildlife.

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.

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[JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot for watching the video. This was an amazing trip and adventure through a seldom seen wilderness. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel to catch the rest of the episodes from this series and more!

[loversofthepark]

To be alone in a canoe surrounded by those mountains. Priceless

[MClarkSpoden]

Excellent start. I really appreciated your comment at the end of day one as you were setting up camp that you were feeling into the trip, less jittery than before heading out. I am the same way. We did a 16 day canoe trip in 2002 in the Yukon with my son and best friend. While I was very excited about doing the trip, there is something about the anticipation anxiety that flows away once you are on the water and in the wild. 
I love the Yukon, but have not been back since 2002. Due to easier logistics and less available time, we have substituted taking a tandem sea kayak out in SE Alaska (with off year trips to Kodiak Island and Lake Clark). My long range canoe trips the last few years have been to warmer climes, the Buffalo River in Arkansas and the Rio Grande in Texas. You do a great job editing the massive amount of video that you must take during the trip. Great production (I enjoy that part too). Looking forward to seeing you negotiate the Hess.  
Best regards,
Clark

[lumpycustard]

Im just lovin’ this ! What a fantastic trip!!! Novice kayaker here with BIG ASPIRATIONS! Thanks for amazing content! 👏👏👏🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧🇨🇦❤️

[sophiebell]

Utterly love your adventures and your humour..

[Outdoorsaustralia]

Don't you just love it when youtube recommends something really

[scotyfilms]

With my old 1970's Grey Owl Cherrywood Paddle in my hand I'm watching all of your stuff Jim. Awesome.

[alvarogaitan]

hey Jim you make super super good job congratulations you numero uno

[laynegoldsmith]

Wow!! Watching U takes me back....I love the Yukon. I think Ur very brave!..anything I did on rivers was with alotta men around - which made me feel confident in their abilities. I'm a 73 yr old female, & was in an Eastman Kodak Documentary on the Yukon. I was a city girl & loved every min of it!@ - & the Yukon!! Grrrreat memories!!! Thank U or a relive!!

[buckmusky]

Who the heck would dislike this video!! Was it Ted? Ted, are you mad you weren't there?

[wendyfurtado]

I dont understand why we campers dont invent lightweight, all terrain, collapsible wheel system that straps to the canoe, so it can be pulled rather than all the trips back and forth. I've often wondered that, anyhow, on long portages in algonquin. You guys are awesome people, I love watching these videos, it's like we are there with you. Definitely found your calling. All of you.💚🇨🇦👣🏕🏔🛶🚁🔥🇨🇦🤘

[jan]

Your videos give me the feels Jim. These adventures are good for the soul.

[thestreets]

Scratching my head wondering why you only have 53k subscribers? I think because you're the real deal, no nonsense guy . Anyways dont stop what you're doing it's a pleasure to watch 👍

[Ocanadakiter]

Cool edit thxs for sharing your journey.

[roberthoule]

that's ruff truckin' buddy! like the way you overcame the obstacle of those rapids.

[mattmiller]

Thanks for taking us along! What a trip through God's country!

[clarenceberghout]

Hi. I lived in Whitehorse for 11 years and drove the mail to Mayo for 4 of those. Wonderful to see it again. Thanks

[Traveling_with_FIVE_Cats]

Wou Hooo!!
..that some fun!!!
What an aventure..
Thank you for posting!

[covfefe]

Thnxs for uploading and sharing this Awesome #OutdoorAdventure #AdventureOutdoors #OutdoorSurvival #Survival #WildernessSurvival #ModernWildernessSurvival #Camping #Outdoors #BushCraft #WoodsCraft
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[ssfoste]

Great, what an adventure, at 66 years old I am envious, keep it up Jim enjoy it all as well as you awsome family. To bad tori and the baby aren't with you.