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Jim Baird knows that on a solo expedition, dumping your canoe in the rapids could mean the end of your trip. He talks about the importance of a throw bag on a solo trip and how to save your gear (and yourself) when you flip.
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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 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.
Watch episode ten of the series
here to check out how Jim takes on long, tough, muddy portages.
Watch episode eleven of the series
here, on whether you should take on, or go around, rapids on wilderness rivers.
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.