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Ontario’s Arctic watershed is known for muskeg, and Jim Baird is in the thick of it now as he travels the aptly-named portage, “The Bog Walk”. He gives us his tips for taking on long, tough portages, including the best way to rest on a lengthy trail, and how to “leapfrog” your gear.
Get Caught Up:
Jim’s plan is to solo the infamous Kesagami River and the James Bay coast to Moosonee, Ontario.
Watch episode one of the series here to find out what Jim packed for his expedition.
Watch episode two of the series here to get his tips on loading your canoe.
Watch episode three of the series here to learn some key strokes to keeping your canoe straight.
Watch episode two of the series here to get his tips on loading your canoe.
Watch episode three of the series here to learn some key strokes to keeping your canoe straight.
Watch episode four of the series here to learn some panfrying techniques for fish.
Watch episode five of the series here to learn techniques for safely crossing open water.
Watch episode six of the series here to learn how to properly treat a burn on your own in the wilderness.
Watch episode seven of the series here to see how Jim keeps his batteries charged on trip.
Watch episode eight of the series here to learn how to clean and prepare brook trout.
Watch episode nine of the series here to see how Jim prepares to paddle whitewater.
With an insatiable love for the natural world Jim Baird spends his time in wild places all seasons of the year. He has paddled wilderness rivers in Ontario, Alaska, Quebec, Labrador, Northwest Territories and British Columbia. Discover more of his adventures at theadventurer.ca.
