ViDEO: Canoe Voyage in BWCA with Shug, Alex & Strung Out

**Les Rust** · 07-04-2015, 05:41

Great way to start my Indepence Day--cuppa Jo and some Shug video. Glad to see you all back out there having a great time. Humble hammock hanger by night, mighty Power Portager by day--able to leap from rock to rock while still producing palaver. Really enjoyed the water shots--quite different to go back to pickup the GoPro from underwater rather than a camera on a rock, I would guess. Looking forward to the remaining episodes.

**Hawk-eye** · 07-04-2015, 06:47

Man that looks like fun pal. Except'n for the leeches! Ha! Hey, great camera transition on the canoe flip to the shoulders. Most excellent pal.

**Shug** · 07-04-2015, 08:36

Originally Posted by Peartree

I believe that was a black cap chicadee...

Wish I knew my bird accents better. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Les Rust

Great way to start my Indepence Day--cuppa Jo and some Shug video. Glad to see you all back out there having a great time. Humble hammock hanger by night, mighty Power Portager by day--able to leap from rock to rock while still producing palaver. Really enjoyed the water shots--quite different to go back to pickup the GoPro from underwater rather than a camera on a rock, I would guess. Looking forward to the remaining episodes.

Glad to give you something to sip the joe too. Filming this one was a bit of a different thing. Keeping my ol' Canon dry was a chore! Much obliged.

Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

Man that looks like fun pal. Except'n for the leeches! Ha! Hey, great camera transition on the canoe flip to the shoulders. Most excellent pal.

Yessir...some fun new camera things to try. You can hardley take a bad shot up there as it is so beautiful and clean. I thank ya' Hawkustus. Hope to see you sometime.
Shug

**Freakin Farmer** · 07-04-2015, 10:23

Another good'n, Shug. Gold star for pointing out the merits of Duluth Packs. It only takes one trip into the BWCA with a hiking pack to see those fellars with those funny lookin bags aren't crazy.

Paddle forth.

**Shug** · 07-04-2015, 20:54

The rest of the sojourn......
A huge and dee-licious burger at the end at Stoney Ridge Resort Cafe in Ely, MN. Over 50 burgers on the menu. Really! http://www.stonyridgeresort.com
Thanks for watching this long production.
Shug

**LazyBee** · 07-04-2015, 22:32

What a great trip, I enjoyed it so much I had to watch it twice in one sitting! Glad you got out there, BWCA is on my bucket list, maybe next year. Always a great adventure and thanks for taking us along Shug.

**Bruciehi5** · 07-04-2015, 23:56

Mask Man The Masked Voyager Loved the diving board, the little island and the poop song. You carry a canoe like a pro. For me, it's great to get out for a paddle, once or twice a year, for something different. Thank you for the most enjoyable trip report, part two!

**Hawk-eye** · 07-05-2015, 04:39

Mighty nice wrap up and a bit of Bill Withers goodness to boot! SWEET! Hmm but fly slurping.... yuck!

**Redoleary** · 07-05-2015, 06:39

Really well done, I enjoyed the heck out of that. Some awesome views out there and you get a little different prospective from the canoe eh? Doesn't sound like you'll be trading in your hiking boots for a paddle but I'll bet you can see the attraction to the canoe tripping lifestyle. Thanks for taking us along.

**Shug** · 07-05-2015, 09:58

Originally Posted by LazyBee

What a great trip, I enjoyed it so much I had to watch it twice in one sitting! Glad you got out there, BWCA is on my bucket list, maybe next year. Always a great adventure and thanks for taking us along Shug.

Thanks and thankee! Make time to go sometimes...it really is pristene.

Originally Posted by Bruciehi5

Mask Man The Masked Voyager Loved the diving board, the little island and the poop song. You carry a canoe like a pro. For me, it's great to get out for a paddle, once or twice a year, for something different. Thank you for the most enjoyable trip report, part two!

The diving spot was so fun. Water was warmish on the surface but cold too. I like toting a load.Yes, I think paddling will round out my trips but I am a walker at heart.

Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

Mighty nice wrap up and a bit of Bill Withers goodness to boot! SWEET! Hmm but fly slurping.... yuck!

Had to lay down and croon some Bill. Needed a Bill moment.

Originally Posted by Redoleary

Really well done, I enjoyed the heck out of that. Some awesome views out there and you get a little different prospective from the canoe eh? Doesn't sound like you'll be trading in your hiking boots for a paddle but I'll bet you can see the attraction to the canoe tripping lifestyle. Thanks for taking us along.

When I am on water I want to be in the woods. When I am in the woods I want to be out on the water.....always want to explore what your seeing. I for sure want to canoe a couple times a year now. I like the portage as it is kinda the alone in your head time.