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Polar Bear Express - a Ski-Doo Expedition on the Arctic Ocean to Hudson Bay
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Polar Bear Express - a Ski-Doo Expedition on the Arctic Ocean to Hudson Bay

#jimbairdadventurer #outdoors #snowmobile Polar Bear Express - a Ski-Doo Expedition on the Arctic Ocean to Hudson Bay Join me on an unforgettable ski-doo adventure as we embark on the Polar Bear Express train journey with Buck Miller, transporting our ski-doos straight to Moosonee. Our goal? To conquer the rugged James Bay coast and reach the distant Cape Henrietta Maria, where the vast Hudson Bay opens up before us. Along the way, we planned to snowshoe into an old Hudson Bay Company trading post, immersing ourselves in the rich history of the area. However, challenging weather conditions tested our resolve as we navigated this breathtaking yet unforgiving landscape, home to over 1,000 polar bears. Our expedition took us past Attawapiskat and Fort Albany, where the beauty of winter enveloped us. We camped out in a remote Cree goose camp, setting up our canvas tent amidst the snow-laden wilderness. This trip was not just about the thrill of the ride; it was a true test of endurance and spirit in the heart of the North. Join me as we share the stunning sights, challenges, and unforgettable moments of our winter adventure in this incredible part of Canada! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more epic journeys! Thanks for watching, please subscribe to my channel. #sponsored #skidoo Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/jbadventurer/ https://www.facebook.com/jbadventurer https://tiktok.com/@jbadventurer Check out my website: https://www.theadventurer.com Check out this playlist to some of my big adventure documentaries: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdWkde9gml_89VAfO09MUL6NsCXr4E6lN&si=yIszEja777Aonfjg Chapters: 0:00 Expedition Overview 0:46 Arriving in Moosonee, Ontario...in a Blizzard 2:05 Heading Out! Riding our Snowmobiles away from Moosonee and onto the Arctic Ocean 3:38 Stuck! Buck and I get our Ski-Doos Stick in Deep Snow and Have to Use the Winch 6:35 Getting to Camp at "Half Way Point" Canvas Snowtrekker Tent & Wood Stove 8:03 Snowmobile Winter Camping Food & a Visit from an Arctic Fox 10:10 Breaking Camp in the Morning 10:45 hard packed Drifts, Tough Traveling on Ice & Finding a Strange Abandoned Settlement 13:04 At Camp - Setting up and Missing a Grouse 16:43 Pemmican For Lunch & Riding Through Attawapiscatt 18:17 Arriving at Remote Cree Goose Camp 20:56 Morning at Camp 21:48 Exploring up the Swan River & Trout Fishing 23:56 Night at Camp - Splitting Wood and Cooking Steaks 24:41 The Next Morning - Plans Change 28:37 Heading Out in a Hurry - Plans Change Again 29:25 Getting to Camp Near Ft. Albany After a Long Day Traveling 30:57 Food Prep for a Snowmobile Winter Camping Trip - Pre-Cooked in Vacuum Seal Bags 32:10 No Oatmeal Scene This Morning! Heavy Snow & Wind 32:36 Traveling to Moosonee in a Blizzard 32:56 Lunch Stop in a Blizzard 33:34 Making it Back to Moosonee! 34:30 Final Thoughts on the Adventure
Where is “the North?” I’m Back from Hudson Bay + Grand Canyon & Northwest Territories Trip Planning
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Where is “the North?” I’m Back from Hudson Bay + Grand Canyon & Northwest Territories Trip Planning

#jimbairdadventurer #outdoors #thenorth Where is “the North?” I’m Back from Hudson Bay + Planning the Grand Canyon & Northwest Territories Here are the recent trip videos I mention in this chat: - Family in the Wilderness - From our first camping trip with our son Wesley until now: https://youtu.be/NnjIb2NZfMY?si=92ZiiAa-pFpsdIDo - 8-Days at our Off-Grid Cabin in the Winter: https://youtu.be/PDoKsvVR-PU?si=foKla5hVlPVuPu-9 - Exploring up the Dempster Highway in the Yukon: https://youtu.be/YdaDvZ0-HGE?si=xiU18evuIhf_ujv9 - Yukon Fly-In Cabin - Family Fishing Adventure https://youtu.be/xnqH4jHFY-0?si=iaE7y4VqBYzE41A5 - Yukon Cabin Life Ep. 1 Exploring Mountain Trails: https://youtu.be/lOK84wAtvoM?si=WE8S0uVo61SnAbpr - Yukon Cabin Life Ep. 2 Moving to a New Log Cabin, Training Sled Dogs & ATVing in the Mountains: https://youtu.be/lOK84wAtvoM?si=WE8S0uVo61SnAbpr In this one, I share a little about my recent trip to Moosonee via the Polar Bear Express & my following Ski-Doo expedition. On the journey, I reflected on the North, a loosely used colloquialism in canada that’s used to the scribe the northern reaches of the country. I was amazed to some extent at how close the North seemed on this particular trip. I talk about what and where the North is in this one and share a little insight into my recent adventure. I also talk about the new channel I’m starting which will be the home for my podcast “Baird Country”. I also talk about my recent trips and the content from the Yukon that I’ve uploaded recently. Then, I share some insight into my shoulder injury and my upcoming Grand Canyon and Northwest Terratories adventures, as well as an exploratory spring trout fishing trip I’ll be doing before them. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to catch all the action and don’t forget to follow me on my social channels too. FB: https://www.facebook.com/jbadventured IG: https://www.instagram.com/jbadventurer/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jbadventurer Check out my website for feature articles, written blogs, and videos you won’t find here. https://www.theadventurer.com
8-Days at our Remote Off-Grid Cabin in the Winter! Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing, Exploring
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8-Days at our Remote Off-Grid Cabin in the Winter! Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing, Exploring

#jimbairdadventurer #offgridlife #cabinlife 8-Days at our Remote Off-Grid Cabin in the Winter! Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing, Exploring 8 Days at our Remote Off-Grid Cabin in the Winter! Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing & Snowshoeing Join us for a true off-grid winter adventure as we head to our remote cabin deep in the wilderness! ❄️🏕️ With snowmobiles and snowshoes, we explore the frozen landscape, drill through thick ice for some epic lake trout and catch a surprise species of fish, and soak in the beauty of life off the grid. 🌲🔥 In This Video: ✅ Snowmobiling through deep snow trails 🚜❄️ ✅ Ice fishing for lake trout & burbot 🎣 ✅ Exploring the winter wilderness on snowshoes 👣 ✅ Off-grid cabin life – firewood, food & family time 🏡🔥 If you love wilderness adventures, ice fishing, and remote cabin life, hit that LIKE & SUBSCRIBE button for more! 🏔️🎥 #OffGrid #WinterCamping #IceFishing #FamilyAdventure #CabinLife #Snowmobiling #Fishing Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Arriving at Cabin 2:21 Morning Day 1 3:20 First Snowmobile Adventure 4:00 Stuck in Slush! 8:07 Dinner at the Cabin 9:01 Picking Up Firewood 11:23 Ice Fishing - Jim & Hudson 13:25 Lake Trout Through the Ice 15:22 Cleaning Lake Trout 16:28 Rain Day 20:22 Ice Fishing in the Rain 24:22 Winter Snowshoe Adventure 27:45 Evening Ice Fishing - Surprise Fish! 33:06 Fishing in an Ice Hut 38:50 Day 7 Ice Fishing & Snowmobiling 41:45 Lunch by the Fire & Ice Fishing 44:15 Final Morning - Pack Up & Head Home
Growing Up Wild - a 6-Year Family Adventure Story
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Growing Up Wild - a 6-Year Family Adventure Story

#jimbairdadventurer #campwithkids #outdoors Growing Up Wild - a 6-Year Family Adventure Story Join us on an incredible six-year journey of outdoor adventure, from the wild landscapes of the Yukon and Alaska to the rugged beauty of Newfoundland and Labrador. This video is a collection of unforgettable expeditions, including canoe trips on remote rivers like the Stikine, Teslin, French, and Yukon Rivers, as well as winter camping and floatplane-accessed adventures deep in the wilderness. Along the way, we live in tents but stay in several remote, off-grid cabins, embracing the challenges and rewards of life in the backcountry. The story begins with my son Wesley and continues after the birth of my son Hudson, capturing the evolution of our family's deep connection to the land. Throughout these adventures, our loyal canine companions play a big role—first with Buck, who was by our side through many trips, and later with North, who continues the journey after Buck’s passing. From epic whitewater paddling to peaceful nights under the northern lights, this video showcases the beauty and raw power of nature, the importance of family, and the resilience needed to thrive in the wild. If you love wilderness canoeing, remote camping, and off-grid living, this video is for you. Subscribe for more real adventures from the untamed north! #wildernesscamping #canoetrip #offgridlife #yukon #alaska #familyadventure Follow me and my wife Tori on our social channels and please subscribe to Tori's YouTube channel here 👉 @ToriGoesOutside Tori's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torigoesoutside/ Tori's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torigoesoutsode Follow me on my social channels and check out my website for behind the senes stuff, still photography and articles: My website: https://www.theadventurer.ca My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbadventurer/ My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbadventurer My tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@jbadventurer Check out these four videos to see what we've been up to as a family since (they pick up where this film leaves off): - 🏔️ 🥾 🎣 Tombstone, Yukon - Exploring the remote Dempster Highway and Tombstone Territorial Park: https://youtu.be/YdaDvZ0-HGE?si=dg-mlikmXYgb3DaU - 🏕️🪵 ✈️ Yukon Fly-in Cabin - Floatplane access to a remote lake for fishing and cabin life https://youtu.be/xnqH4jHFY-0?si=unA2QRC9pznDTN6V - 🌲 🏔️ 🎣 Yukon Cabin Life - Living in an Off-Grid Long Cabin in the Yukon Wilderness: 1. Exploring Mountain Trails by ATV & The World's Smallest Desert 🏜️: https://youtu.be/lOK84wAtvoM?si=k2fCQW_0Z0rFkHxt 2. Sled Dog Fun 🛷 🐕 - Moving to a New Log Cabin, Northern Lights & Mountain Views! 🏔️ https://youtu.be/AP09dZF5Hdg?si=7JZqkVFGoeVBUgpC Family Winter Camping Adventures Since this Video! - ❄️ ⛺️ 🌨️ Blizzard Conditions! Family Winter Camping with a Canvas Tent & Wood Stove https://youtu.be/B-0mk4w07P4?si=RnKLCb5IcdDGLSrR - 🥶 -25 Winter Camping with a 3-Year-Old in Deep Cold & Freezing Rain: https://youtu.be/VhIr0Y-lgkk?si=ynD30zCRXnsyT_E7 Chapters: 0:00 Living Close to Nature (What this film is about) 0:51 Big Waves & Arctic Grayling Fishing in the Yukon 1:45 Five Years Earlier - My Son Wesley's First Canoe Trip as a Baby! 6:13 Backpacking the La Cloch Silhouette Trail With Baby Wesley but our Dog Buck is Hurt 11:50 A Challenging Rescue - Jim Runs 20kms through the Bush to Get a Canoe 19:22 Our Dog Buck Has Cancer & my Send off for Man's Best Friend 22:49 Backcountry Winter Camping by Snowshoe with Wesley as a Baby 27:23 Winter Camping & Off-Grid Log Cabin Adventures & the Yukon! 37:12 Our Son Hudson Enters the Picture & We Go to Get a New Puppy (North!) 38:36 Winter Trekking with Kids into an Off-Grid Tiny Cabin In Terrible Freezing Rain - Ice Fishing! 49:52 5-Days Exploring Northern Ontario's French River by Canoe 59:33 Floatplane Access - Family Flies into a Remote Cabin for Moose Hunting in Newfoundland 1:06:53 Climbing Gros Morne Mountain in Newfoundland with Both Kids! 1:13:05 Overlanding on the Treacherous Telegraph Creek Rd. in Northern British Columbia 1:21:08 Heavy Rain & Wind on a 9-day Family Canoe Trip down the Mighty Stikine River into Alaska 1:58:26 Buying a Remote, Off-Grid, Water Access Cabin in the Wilderness 2:07:14 A Few Weeks Later - Spending a Week at Out New Off-Grid Cabin & Exploring by Canoe 2:22:07 Yukon Trails - Exploring a Traditional Travel Route by Canoe in the Yukon Wilderness 3:32:42 Update on Wesley from Out Log Cabin in the Yukon
Yukon Cabin Life: Sled Dogs & Mountain Trails: Moving into a New Off-Grid Log Cabin with my Family
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Yukon Cabin Life: Sled Dogs & Mountain Trails: Moving into a New Off-Grid Log Cabin with my Family

#jimbairdadventurer #yukon #cabinlife #Bluetti #SpringPowerMood Get a closwe look at the portable power device i use j this vodeo here 👉 Spring into Solar, Bloom with BLUETTI: https://bit.ly/3FxRplH , Using the code: Jim5off to save 5% off Sitewide. Yukon Cabin Life - Sled Dog Fun & Mountain Trails: Moving to an Off-Grid Log Cabin in the Yukon Wild With my Family Join us on an unforgettable adventure as we move into our new off-grid log cabin nestled in the stunning Yukon wilderness! In this video, we share our journey of settling into our cozy new cabin and the excitement of experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights right from our porch. From heartwarming family dinners to breathtaking views, every moment is a reminder of the magic that nature has to offer. We'll also take you along as we help train a team of energetic sled dogs and explore the awe-inspiring mountain trails in our side-by-side ATV. Whether you're a fan of outdoor adventures or simply love the idea of cabin life, this video captures the essence of living in harmony with nature. Sadly, this video caps off the six weeks we spend in the Yukon this past Aug / Sep. We recap a few of the adventures we got up to on this trip, our 11-day canoe trip, floatplane access adventure, fishing and more Thanks for watching. Please subscribe to my channel and subscribe to Tori’s YouTube channel here 👉 https://youtube.com/@UCYpAfqpDvwIXRdBKymFGG_w Follow Tori and I on social media: Tori’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torigoesoutside/ My channels: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jbadventurer/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jbadventurer TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jbadventurer Check out my website for articles and still images you won't find here: https://www.theadventurer.com Chapters: 0:00 "sled" dog ATVing? 0:34 Moving Day - The family moves into a new off-grid log cabin and the view is amazing! 3:09 Portable solar set up for the new cabin 3:46 Cooking up some moose burgers on the charcoal grill 4:10 Exploring the jaw-droppingly beautiful Bonneville Lakes Trail 7:53 Lighting a campfire and cooking up dinner on the charcoal grill - Ribs! 9:19 Helping to train a team of sled dogs! Dog ATVing 13:03 Snuggling tiny Husky Puppies! 14:25 Family campfire & Steaks over the charcoal grill! 15:40 Northern Lights over the Cabin 15:59 Packing up to leave the Yukon after 6-weeks of adventure in the territory
Yukon Cabin Life - Living in an Off-Grid Log Cabin in the Yukon Wilderness With my Family
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Yukon Cabin Life - Living in an Off-Grid Log Cabin in the Yukon Wilderness With my Family

#jimbairdadventurer #yukon #cabinlife Yukon Cabin Life - Living in an Off-Grid Log Cabin in the Yukon Wilderness Join us for an unforgettable adventure in "Yukon Cabin Life," where my wife, our two young boys, and our loyal dog embrace the beauty of off-grid living in a cozy log cabin at Sky High Wilderness Ranch! In this heartwarming episode, we navigate the challenges of exploring the stunning Yukon wilderness with our six-year-old son, who has disabilities. With our trusty four-seater side-by-side ATV, we secure the kids' car seats and set off on thrilling mountain trails in search of the remnants of a 1940s coal mine. We revisit a remote lake we tried to reach three years ago, hunt for grouse, and fish for Arctic Char in a breathtaking backcountry lake. Back at the cabin, we gather around the campfire, savoring delicious meals cooked over a charcoal grill, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this inspiring journey of family, nature, and resilience! Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to catch all the action. Follow Tori on Instagram and subscribe to her YouTube channel: https://www.YouTube.com/​@UCYpAfqpDvwIXRdBKymFGG_w Tori’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/torigoesoutside/ Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/jbadventurer/ https://www.facebook.com/jbadventurer https://tiktok.com/@jbadventurer Check out our previous Yukon Cabin Life experience here (this one is in the winter while Tori was pregnant with Hudson!): Living in an Off-Grid Log Cabin in the Yukon Territory With My Family - Full Documentary https://youtu.be/kaCdQ6YJIY4
Blizzard Conditions: Family Winter Camping in Strong Winds & -30 Temperatures
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Blizzard Conditions: Family Winter Camping in Strong Winds & -30 Temperatures

#sponosored #jimbairdadventurer #wintercamping #outdoors Blizzard Conditions: Family Winter Camping in Ripping Wind & -30 Temperatures In this video, we embark on a thrilling winter camping adventure with our kids, heading back to the same backcountry campsite we accessed in the summer via canoe while filming our NatGeo series Home in the Wild. This time, the journey is much more challenging as we brave a fierce blizzard to reach our destination. Despite the snowstorm, we’re greeted with sunny skies after we set up camp, though temperatures remain bone-chillingly cold at -30°C. The experience is an incredible blend of family bonding, survival skills, and the raw beauty of the wilderness. We also take a snowmobile ride back to our truck along a different route, which offers breathtaking views of the Canol Rapids on the Magnetawan River. Come along for this unforgettable winter adventure! Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to catch all the action! Follow us on social media: Tori's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torigoesoutside/ Tori's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torigoesoutside My social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbadventurer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbadventurer tiktok: https://tiktok.com@jbadventurer Check out some of our previous family adventures: Winter Camping & Ice Fishing, Northern-Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kjRT8IqKu4 First Time at our new Off-Grid Cabin: https://youtu.be/NpamvYX1CSI?si=GXPfmzNdBkCq6rYU Into Alaska: 9-Days Canoeing the Stikine River in Northern B.C. & Alaska: https://youtu.be/c3Bo4eQB1No?si=dvm-AipKAmjoOvab Living Under Canvas: Backcountry Winter Camping: https://youtu.be/VxdZdnwn0Jg?si=qDv_Fcs3O1tUV9Pw Chapters: 0:00 Caught in a Blizzard 0:58 Snowmobiling in a Blizzard, Search for out "Home in the Wild" Campsite 4:43 Setting up our Canvas Tent & Wood Stove in Deep Snow 8:02 Cooking Dinner on the Wood Stove in our Canvas Tent 12:04 Beautiful Morning in the Backcountry 14:02 Bacon & Eggs on the Wood Stove & a Surprise Wild Edible 16:40 Hudson Tries Snowshoeing & Family Ice Fishing 18:48 Campfire on the Ice - Hotdogs & Marshmallows 20:34 Family Snowshoe Adventure - Looking for Firewood & Exploring our Is. 26:53 Cutting & Splitting Firewood for Warmth 29:11 Cooking Up Chicken Quesadillas for Dinner 24:42 Running the Snowmobiles & Topping them up with Gas 32:05 Blissful Family Morning in the Tent - Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Oatmeal 34:31 Breaking Camp - Packing Tent & Gear, Loading Yukon Expedition Sled 37:30 Pinning it Through Deep Snow & Slush to Get Back to the Main Trail 39:31 Riding on Beautiful Trails & Witnessing the Path of a Tornado 40:21 Hot Chocolate Break at a Beautiful Canyon
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