YT reminded me that the channel is 7 years old today...so grateful for your response to the first episode of the Trippin' series that started last week which recaps this youtube journey and my first year of full-time camping (155 days along with behind the scenes pieces). That series will continue throughout the year and the plan is to release one episode per season. The next episodes are still in progress. Regular trips will continue to be posted in the meantime :)

Your work is a blessing to a former canoe trekker .. now in a wheelchair. Thank-you!

Remember it's Spring (aka: mating season) That's just how otters mate. The male grabs the female by the scruff of the neck (she's tougher there and it doesn't hurt her) and holds on before he mounts her. She's actually the one dragging him around while he hangs on. LOL. They'll wrestle and roll and play both on land and off while he holds on tight. If you review the footage you may observe papa otter's, ahem, red rocket a couple of times. Aaah...love in Lake Superior.🥰

The sound design, editing, narrative, shot selection, transitions, signature music theme, "B" roll and epic wildlife footage, and obviously the content really showcase your talent and honor your vision Jon. Very well done!

Thanks for those 7 years Jon. Always a pleasure to watch your work.

Every frame is a real work of art! You are a master of your craft, continue to delight us with your talent! 👏🎨

29:50 So cool to see the Goldeneye's courtship dance. This was my first time seeing it!

Making this Saturday morning so much better. You are a true artist with pixels of light and sound waves. And it’s been amazing to see your channel and your skill set grow. You were not born with these gifts. You mastered them with passion.

What would be nice is that you win an award from national geographic society.

It's become abundantly clear that you're a plant for BIG NAAN's marketing arm with your breathtaking camera work and soothing, genuine, hilarious perspective. Do I eat more naan now? Yes I do. Do I crush your content knowing full well I'm being gamed by a naan lobbyist? I most certainly do. Bravo Jon Naan Jovi.

The cinematography on this episode is just dazzling. Great work!

I sure love those moose droppings too! Thank goodness they collect them and sell them in grocery stores too!

Your camera work has become next-level amazing lately, it's as if the viewer is sitting next to you in the canoe or flying by on the back of a bald eagle. Thanks for taking us along!

Great start to the season Jon! I'm thinking that those otters were actually mating. Anyway, this video reminds me of my past life, flying float planes in Northwestern Ontario - and how ice-out signified the beginning of the new season, flying Americans into the various outpost fishing camps. Living in Southern Ontario now, ice-out means getting into Algonquin for backcountry trips; the first one of the season is 5 days from now, in the northern section of the park. Thanks for everything that you do: you're the best in this space, hands down. You are a true force of nature (pun intended of course), and thank you for bringing us along with you on these incredible adventures 🤗

Spring is my favorite time to paddle. The landscape is so varied. The solitude is guaranteed. Another great video. I miss that part of Canada and happy you bring it right into my livingroom. Thank you.

Congratulations on the 7 years! I have to say your videos, the cinematography, the editing, sound...are next level! This is like watching a Nat Geo film. Its stunning and we need to find a way to get you to a Mil subs or have you make videos for Nat Geo.

Saved this one for an early Sunday morning watch with my first cup of coffee. Not disappointed - a great watch. You seem to get the most scenic video. Beautiful!!

Congratulations on 7 years! I just love your cinematography and you inspire me to get outdoors. So much so that we’ve booked a full summer camping trip! Nowhere quite so outdoors though.

Well I don’t think I could get more pumped up for the first big trip of the year but this video has me absolutely itching to go! Beautiful video with all the drone shots of the turquoise water and ice. What an incredible place that is. Wildlife was excellent in this video. Glad you played it safe and made this journey another success. 7 years of UKposts. Feels like we’ve been watching you forever! Time flies. Keep up the incredible work, it’s always so enjoyable to watch.

We have watched your videos when you see the northern lights and how much that means to you. Last night was our first time seeing them in Montana and the experience was something we will never forget. Amazing. We just wanted to share. We appreciate everything the two of you do to bring us great videos.

How many followers bought better TVs just to enjoy Lost Lakes, Jim Baird and Xander 🤚

Thank you Jon. My mother and I watch your adventures together. She says they are the best part of her week. You really have a special talent and love for nature. May the sun always shine upon your face and may the wind always be at your back.

7 years deserves a new boat. What a beaut. Thank you for making incredible content.

Here in Texas, the eclipse was total and it was awesome! We too had cloud coverage, then when the eclipse went total dark, the clouds parted. Sweet moment to remember.

National Geographic doesn’t have content as good as this.

Your videos are never anything but the BEST. You're a master of excellence in quality and quantity. Age and mounting arthritis have brought our own trips to a halt, basically...but we fully enjoy ALL OF YOURS. When time might allow, try and do another with your own dad again.😊

I spent several years of early childhood on the south shores of Lake Superior and I could swear I've felt the region calling me back my entire adult life. Seeing it through your eyes brings back so many good memories for me, and I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you so much for doing this.

We were right in the path of totality for the eclipse and also watched it over one of our local lakes here in WNY. Fished in the morning and spent the rest of the day waiting for the clouds to break. About 20 minutes before totality they finally did. I'm a cynic by nature but it was actually quite humbling. Glad I got the chance to see it.

Have to say I’m loving this transition to a birding channel. 😂 Congrats on seven years and here’s to many more. 🎉

Wow! Another masterpiece. Lost Lakes never misses. So excited to watch this upcoming canoeing season! Thanks for this phenomenal channel! 👏🏻👏🏻

Awesome - Lost Lakes night tonight!!

I don't usually comment on UKposts, but your UKposts channel has become by far my favorite channel in the last few years. Every time I long for nature and wilderness, your videos quench my wanderlust at least a little. In 2 weeks I'm finally going to Canada again; until then your videos will sweeten my anticipation. Best regards from Germany

Thank you for picking up that trash. I walk beaches and camp and pick up trash too. Someone has to pick up after those who don't care. And that shot of the geese flying above the canopy was glorious.

Only 15 minutes in and already awesome with incredible scenery, eagles, otter and the rare Ice duck! Just love your videos. They can never be long enough for me.

Congrats on 7 years, and congrats on that great footage of the Golden-crowned Kinglet. One doesn't always see that red in the middle of the yellow, much less capture it on "film".

Congratulations on your 7 years of success I'm so happy to have come across your channel you are one of my favorites if you see this message twice the first time I tried to send this did not go through😊👍

John you constantly remind me that there is a world out there worth exploring. Love your content can't wait to try my hand at documenting my own adventures!

I also bought a Prospecteur 15 over the winter. Really enjoyed my first trip with it. Looking forward to seeing how you get along with yours. Cheers 🍻

This is just what I need to recover after torturing myself watching the Leafs play. Phenomenal as always Jon, congrats on 7 amazing years and hopefully many many more.

Folks don't realize how quickly waves build on Great Lakes and can become too big to handle. Smart move staying put. Better safe than sorry. Thanks for taking us along

I’ve been watching you for years Jon. you’ve gone from someone I used to laugh at in his naïve mistakes- to a top notch experienced traveler, narrator, camper, paddler, filmographer. Wishing you the best.

As we lived in Schreiber 1988 to 1991 with a young family and spending lots of time outdoors, fishing and camping, I find your trips so amazing and brings meback in time. Lake Superior captured my heart. Every summer when traveling to western Canada, we stop for lunch on the shore near Rossport. ❤❤

That moment you went "oh no.." and then switched to the drones shots of the ice. Magical.

Happy to see you recover from ur knee injury. Look forward to more videos. Be well and stay positive!

Oh Jon!! Brilliant, beautiful. Yet another outstanding piece of cinematography. ❤

Great sunsets, especially Day 5. And seeing both the otters and the beavers is really cool. Thanks again!

Jon, your photos are amazing. It's easy to see the love that you have for what you do. Thanks for sharing your passion for nature.

Incredible. The editing has become professional grade top notch stuff. Some of the most interesting content I've seen anywhere. It just keeps getting better each time you post. Thank you for all of it.

Hey John, the cinematography of the ice sheet? The "Oh No," moment... TOP NOTCH! So well done!

Thanks for explaining that orange color on the beach. I really took a likin' to it.

Absolute joy to watch your videos, thank you for helping me learn the joy of our world, cheers!

I've been watching you with my youngest son these past many years. He's now heading off on his own. He messaged me to say you just released a new video. Made me realize I wasn't a member. I am now! Thank you for sharing your trips and stories. My son and I are closer because we sat with you on so many journeys. Sincerely, BJ from Maine. (Practically Canada 😊)

The otters were so amazing! The one eating the fish was annoyed with you, but just wanted to eat, while trying to get away😂 The momma otter was also too funny and entertaining! Amazing footage!

Jon, that was just beautiful. Thanks for taking me along on yet another spectacular adventure. I'm going to say it.... this channel is one of the very best of all of them for couch canoeists like me. And the best part....? I never even got me socks wet.🤩 huge respect btw, scary place to be this early in Canada. Can't wait for what's to come.

Jon, I love your personality and humor. The skits you put in the videos are always a treat! I'm curious though, could you show us how you plan your food for a trip like this? Recipes, process of drying or freeze drying food, packing, ect?

Catching and cooking the fish is my favorite part. 😂more of that please. 😂😂😂

Here's to a great season for you. Always enjoy your artistic videography and sensitivity to nature's great beauty.

It doesn't seem as if 7 years have passed. Thank you very much for all the videos and to many more. Safe travels..peace🛶

What a great start to your 2024 canoe tripping season. I can never get enough of otters, just majestic creatures 😊

Omh, i love the footage of the ducks doing their little dance😂 so cute! Seems like a maiting ritual.

thank you for the MAGIC. x so many really lovely glimpses of what you experience - I snorkel and the shots of the ice over hanging rocks at the edge of the shoreline really gave me that sense of the absorption and meditative feeling you must have where you're just experiencing it. thanks for filming that. absolutely brilliant. also - ice duck was fun.

Great video as always. All of your videos are so inspiring and they always get me excited as I look forward and plan for my own summer trips into the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. The wilderness is an amazing place and you have a talent of capturing it and showing it to all who watch. Evidence of God is everywhere and your videos show the proof that all of this is His creation. The ice, the waves, the animals, the birds, the rocks, the trees, the colors, the sounds, the sunrise and sunset, the weather, the smells (which you have to be there), the list is endless. Your videos let us see His beauty in places we would never have a chance to see, and also help us to open our eyes and see it right out our own backdoor. Keep up the great work.

Lake Baikal. Enough said. God bless you. ❤ your content, please keep them coming.

Congrats on the new canoe! Beautiful getting out on Lake Superior! Love that lake!

Amazing shot of the otter and the sound it makes. I think otters are kind of magical and I see them so rarely and never heard the sound they make. It looks like an amazing trip many many thanks for the videos and brilliant photography

Always a welcoming gift to see your videos pop up. My dog, Alice and I enjoyed every beautiful moment. The colors in the shoreline rocks just magnificent and the birds so fun to watch. Wonder what was the neck tilting bird behavior was about. Followed iceout on St John River years ago in early May. A super exciting canoe adventure

John and Erin! Came across your videos last year and have been hooked ever since. Highly appreciate this channel as it is often "adventure therapy" through osmosis for us the viewers. May you call yourselves blessed to be able to enjoy wilderness that merely only a few souls have viewed through their eyes. If you ever find yourself in Tennessee, look us up!

You are a natural in front of the camera Jon. Another splendid trip masterfully documented. Thanks for taking us along.

Jon, I have run out of superlatives! Thank you for another glorious journey on Superior and all that immense body of water has to offer. Gordon Lightfoot's lyrics ringing in my ears amidst the wind, white caps, and slapping of your canoe through the water. Otter are the best and just really enjoyed that footage especially after you determined it was not going to be a blood bath 😳 Safety 1st and thankful you enjoyed this 1st trip pf the season!! Paddle steadily 💜 B

Ahhhhhh, Nice. Back on the lake with Johnterio. That was along winter my friend.

It always amazes me how a Great Lake can be tropical blue!

Jon, just wanted to say this, the important part of camping.... Sanitize. Thank you. I enjoy your videos, they are very well done.

Incredible footage..the noisy otter eating the fish 🐟😊...and just everything was incredible. Thank you.

Permission to use poor grammar here but I think them otters was doin it!!😊. Jon, this was just a wonderful bit of serenity and peace. I’ve gotta say that the I couldn’t help but notice the geology of the lake. From red rocks like one might see in Sedona to what looked like basaltic columns! The wildlife was really cool too! The water is the color of a warm Caribbean bay😃🥶!! Thank you for using your stove on pristine sites. I absolutely love that stove of yours! It’s proof that you don’t need holes on the bottom burn plate on a flat pack stove to get the O2 you need. Just a great design! With my emberlit, I constantly have to poke the air holes on the bottom of the side plates to clear the coals from the holes. I also bought a pocket bellows for more O2 as well. Ive said this before but I still don’t know how you sleep at night in those woods alone. I feel like I would be shitting my pants! It gives me anxiety just thinking about it. Anyway… amazing journey and I too am excited about paddle season. It’s actually started I’ve just been busy at work and life🙄. I’ll get out there!! Boston Habah is calling!!!😁😁👍🏼 Peace.

I love your videos. The country there is so beautiful and peaceful. You're so blessed to just be out there like that. I used to camp a lot. I really miss it. 👍😊

Sheer delight to watch thankyou Jon. Exclaiming long drawn out "wwooow"s at the ice curtains and formations. Heart in mouth at deep freezing chanel crossings. I echo comments in awed admiration of your artistic videography. T.

Audio is absolutely stellar among nearly all other things. Thank you for yet another gem.

I watch your videos and I feel peaceful. The beautiful scenery, the gentle splash of the paddle hitting water, birdsong in the air, glimpses of wildlife and your calming voice. Your trips are so well planned and so uplifting - it’s a wonderful thing. Thank you for all the pleasure your channel brings. All the best to you both

One word, Beautiful. Thanks 👍👍 Jon!!

And another great adventure😃 seeing them all. Thanks Jon

Thank you for bringing us along

Another amazing journey and thank you for sharing. It took me a couple days to enjoy and finish watching. Cheers to the next!

That was certainly worth my time...another hour would've been even better!!! Even though I grew up in Michigan, down by Lake Erie, i never did get to Lake Superior . It's because of your video's that i have absolutely fallen in love with what must be the most beautiful and unique lake in the world. Also, because of your videos i have googled and read so much about the lake and it's history. Thanks for your magnificent videos!!!

Getting to watch this right after finishing up Chapter 1 of Trippin' has me feeling so spoiled. 😅 Thankyou for sharing another incredible Superior trip with us Jon. Never gets old

Fantastic trip, loved every minute of it. And that pad thai got me real hungry! It looked delicious! Thanks for taking us along the journey.

Another hour plus of greatness. Thank you‼️

Just a great video John - back to your very best! Great visuals, beautifully edited to provide a story and purpose as we travelled ‘with’ you! Thanks so much. Simon. UK.

Shots of the sceneries are absolutely breathtaking and majestic ❤❤

This takes my breath away. The beauty 💙

Your videos remind me of the audiobook I'm currently listening to called, The Twenty-Ninth Day. It takes place in Canada and there's a lot of canoe paddling, portaging, fishing and catching trout, storms, camping, cooking their meals, etc... Just hopefully there's never any of the survival part of the story in common.

Congratulations on your 7 year milestone! Its been a wonderful journey! To many more adventures and trips to come! 🥂

Especially this time of year, a great trip involves a lot of good decisions. You aced it!

I truly love your videos. I have been to Superior a number of times and it holds such magic. You really capture it! Congrats on the 7 years!

Thanks Jon for another great video. 7 years wow! I remember watching my first lost lakes video of your Twist lake/trappers gathering trip north of Manitouwadge. Great content. Nice new boat.

YES! Can’t wait for this one. Congrats on 7 years mate! 🎉

Awesome Video Jon. Breathtaking

An amazing video. I don’t recall seeing anything like this before in your previous videos. Just awesome 👏

Beautiful scenery. Love snow and ice formation. Thanks for taking us along with you. God Bless and be safe. ❤❤❤❤❤

You make the best videos on UKposts. I love your work. God bless you and safe travels.

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