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Old Map Takes us Deep Into Lost Wilderness

Explore The Backcountry

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We attempt to follow a 100 year old map deep into the wilderness of Sakatawi. Join us as we discover traces of the past, experience moving animal encounters and the solitude of a seldom visited wild land.

0:00 Day 1
4:16 Day 2
26:07 Day 3

Thanks to extra footage from @cameronnawalaniec7499

Inspiration for the adventure came form Scott and Cathy's adventures through Sakatawi. Read about it here: https://canoecouple.com/sakatawi-revi...

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20 Comments

@LostLakes 2 years ago

Three trip vids in a month...this has to be a first on this channel. Love it. Great vid!

@CanoeTheNorth 2 years ago

You’ve been busy editing! Nice edit of a tough trip. Cool to see this old route. Nicely done both of you!

@JeremyCalow 2 years ago

The perfect editing cut doesn't exist...

"The taste of victory"...
>Cuts to pouring rain.

love it!!

@Evan_Le5 2 years ago

Yeehooo what a trip! So cool and inspiring to see you putting up the signage.

@CanadianSledDog 2 years ago (edited)

I love the old abandoned trails! I've been working on clearing an old road in the Cobequid highlands of Nova Scotia called British Lake Road, in the Economy River Wilderness Area. I use a Silky 650, no need to carry a chainsaw! When I'm done it will open up a continuous hiking route through the wilderness from Northumberland to Fundy. There are already ATV trails that do a similar thing but they're basically roads, this will be more fun to hike, run, mtb, bc ski, etc.

@canoedaddy8166 2 years ago

Really enjoyed that, Brad! Great to see how the Sakatawi area can be connected to the top of the 4M Circle. My favourite part of the video by far was the portage between Little Rice and Rice (10:00 - 15:20). Having done it myself I couldn't help but laugh because I could feel your pain. I was travelling solo and had to double trip that bugger. Thanks for posting - a good watch on a quiet New Year Day.

@icare6076 2 years ago

Love the spirit and camaraderie between you two.

@BKovac19 2 years ago

So cool to see and learn how you figure out where the old trails are! Would love to see and learn in more detail!! Thanks for sharing!!!

@dougp4009 2 years ago

Just caught your channel from the Lost Lakes vid where you all went out in Blind River area! Awesome vids man! I'll sub to that!

@doreendesroches9002 2 years ago

Amazing video Brad! Absolutely gorgeous scenery. Always love the sound of loons in the early morning. Can't wait to watch another video. 😊

@alltheangels648 2 years ago

Damn bro that was bad ass y’all. Hello from Houston

@peterspencer396 2 years ago

So good! Well done! Enjoyed it very much! Mountain Dew all 'round boys!!!😃👍

@Barret-paddles 2 years ago

A beautiful buggy slog :-) Thanks for bringing us along!!

@sirKhO 2 years ago

Found you through Jon @lostlakes .. Cool to see some guys so close to home just enjoying life! cheers from Hearst!

@gilligallou 2 years ago

Great trip, crazy how that burn made it so barren , good to see the boys with you @lostlakes @xanderbudnick , lots of fun waves, happy new year, we watched your vid over coffee on New years morning! 🛶

@L46C3 2 years ago

Maybe I'm too old and do not understand YouTube viewers... it's 10:25 pm Dec 31st. There's 3,290 views and ONLY 209 LIKES! Come on people! Hit the button!
Great trip boys! Wish I was with you, minus the skeeters.. 😁
I was dirt biking a swampy power line 50 yrs ago. I got my bike stuck real good. Got off and tried to move it..freed it up to where my bodies grabbed it. I was knee deep in mud. I could not get my boot/foot out. Had to take the boot off, left it, went home and got a shovel.. Those were the days!