Into Alaska | 10-Days Family Camping on the Wild Stikine River in B.C. & Alaska - Full Documentary
Into Alaska | 10-Days Family Camping on the Wild Stikine River in B.C. & Alaska - Full Documentary
As I sit back reminiscing about our epic 10-day expedition down the untamed Stikine River in northern BC and Alaska, memories flood my mind like the fierce river we conquered. With my wife and partner in adventure, Tori, alongside our two young explorers, Wesley and Hudson, and our trusty Husky mate North, we embarked on a journey that would test our limits in ways we never could have predicted. The Stikine's wilderness enveloped us in its splendor, showcasing stunning landscapes and granting us glimpses of wildlife that filled our hearts with wonder.
While our days were graced with sightings of majestic mountain goats and the rugged beauty of the land, our trip was not without its challenges. We faced a formidable windstorm that humbled us, unrelenting rain that soaked us to the bone, and rising floodwaters that threatened to overwhelm us. But through it all, we found strength in our bond as a family and a deep connection to the wild surroundings. This full documentary, captured entirely in stunning 4K resolution, is more than just a recounting of our journey down the Stikine; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unbreakable ties that bind us together in the face of adversity. Join us as we relive the highs and lows of our unforgettable adventure, and discover the true essence of courage, perseverance, and the enduring majesty of nature in the wilderness. Welcome to the Jim Baird Adventurer channel, where we explore the wild with grit, determination, and a passion for the great outdoors.
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Watch more of my full length documentaries here:
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Chapters:
0:00 In Old Telegraph Creek to Start the Trip
11:21 Paddling on the Stikine & Negotiating Rapids
14:09 Getting to Camp & Bull Trout Fishing
21:37 Terrifying Windstorm Hits Hard
28:30 The Canoe is Gone! 😳
44:41 Mountain Goats
54:30 rigging tarp and making a bushcraft fishing rod
1:14:52 Lunch stop and paddling in the rain
1:31:25 At Beautiful White Sand Campsite & Suiting up Wesley for Canoeing (wetsuit, etc.)
1:57:11 Searching for an Elusive Cabin in the Hammering Rain
2:10:57 Amazjng Waterfalls, Mountains & Glaciers
2:23:39 Portaging Through the Rainforest to Grest Glacier
2:27:08 Finding Dry Wood in the Rainforest
2:37:14 Trying to Get Some Fresh Salmon! Checking Out a Remote Salmon Packing Facility
2:45:36 Searching for Hot Springs in Heavy Rain
& Getting Flooded Out!
2:52:13 Taking Refuge From Rain & Wind at a Floating Cabin
2:56:23 In Wrangell, Alaska & Jet Boat Ride Back Up River
