September Solo - Canoeing and Photography in the Algonquin backcountry - New Swift Keewaydin Carbon

Pure Heaven.
What better way to wrap my head around turning 50 years old than a week of solo canoe tripping in Algonquin Provincial Park!
Warm sunny days and crisp clear nights are on full display as we head back up into Big Trout, capturing the fall beauty of the park along this amazing storied backcountry route. This trip was the perfect maiden voyage for a new canoe too! Swift Keewaydin 15 in carbon (cherry thwart & yoke).
It has a dual height seat, detachable back support and a foot bar, effectively turning it into a pack-boat when desired. Fast and Light! I paddled strictly traditional on this trip but definitely will be trying out a double blade this year.
I utilized the 6D Mkii to do some amazing 4k timelapse and also captured a memorable midnight moonrise over glassy Macintosh Lake on the last evening.
Enjoy.
Let me know what you think and please share with like minded folks.
Doing it up Tumblehome style.
Jason

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[StormLaker]

I just turned 45...the last few years I've been realizing that if I don't get up off my butt to do the things I enjoyed when I was younger....it will be too late. I waited 20 years to make it back to my annual BWCA trip. Nobody likes to do that kind of camping in my circle of friends/family....so I just started going solo, and I love it- no agenda but my own. It's a little more work, but I'm learning as I go.

[neilmaclean]

I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this work of art, or all your paddling videos for that matter. But they bring me back to the water and the wilderness when I can’t be there and my body and soul long for it. Thank you.

[thecount]

a guy making a canoe video who can actually paddle. refreshing.

[Motorcyclewindtherapy]

What a beautiful trip! Thank you! I'm 53 and at 40 I bought a 33 lb solo canoe ( OT Pack) and it changed my life. Even after decades of canoeing. Having a light solo canoe is a ticket to adventure and I have many memories in 13 years and hope to have decades more in her. I have caught more fish from her than I can remember and camping is a dream when I can lift and carry it so easily. I'm in the deep south and only can imagine these boundary water trips right now, but one day I will...and my canoe and I will add those trips to our long list of states and places we've fished and paddled.

There is nothing like the rythm of a canoe, and no better way to fully understand it than in a solo canoe...preferably for a few days alone...at least!

Paddle on, everyone!

[DrenalinAdventures]

I really don't have the time to watch as many YouTube videos as I would like to but I must say I always make time for yours. Well done Jason. Cheers, Scott.

[LostLakes]

Masterfully edited and scored as always Jason. Wish I could be a fly on the wall of your home studio so I could learn. Incredible time lapses, loved it.

[ChrisProuse]

Talk about a gem of a video - beautifully done and a joy to watch as always! 👍 Thanks for sharing :)

[carolwilson]

With the ongoing pandemic I have watched a lot of canoe videos this past year. Yours are the best, for your cinematography, your great paddling skills and laid back relaxing attitude and appreciation for our beautiful parks. You have not posted anything recently so I hope there will be much more as we head into fall and winter 21-22. Thanks

[JamesBrown-bnfl]

Good grief, what a wonderfully beautiful production. Thank you!

[laffilmfest]

deserve all the recognition you will done!

[gasharp]

Can't beat the solo canoes it makes life so much easyer!

[barbmcnaughton]

A pleasure as always! Just what is warranted on a cold rainy January day! A beautiful video! Love the new canoe! Ferrari indeed!🛶

[hwka]

Outstanding…
When the weathers bad here or I can’t get out I just put all your videos on back to back and mess around about the house 🤘🏼

[Firmglint]

I did this exact same route for the birch bark expedition with the Boy Scouts of America. It was my first canoe trip. Best trip iv ever been on, watching this brings back so memories also that joe robinet comment on the shelter. That was my friends and I that built it!!!

[CanoeingTheEdgeOfTheWorld]

What every canoeing channel on YouTube should be.

[conniewaite]

Best video I have seen in quite awhile.i am 68 and just got a play kayak, for now.found some like minded girls to go with, just gonna find myself now.after working and raising a family, its me time

[RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Little "Bushcraft " squirrel 😅😅
Made you a playlist and will finish in the morning, looking forward to it👍

[tbird]

This guy is a pure legend! Lol so jokes and amazing video

[TheRealTedBaird]

A beautiful video. Long live Algonquin. Thx 4 sharing

[kevinfrench]

66 this year and I'm coming into Burnt from the south then around. Thanks for the preview, this was one of the best canoe vids I've seen