Algonquin Adventures / 6 Days Solo in Algonquin

**Posted by trippythings** 9/14/2019 4:36 pm

Here's a video I made from my 6 day solo trip last week. I started at Mag and went through the Pet to Misty, White Trout, McIntosh, and then back to Mag. The trip was cut short from my initial plan of 8 days, but it was still an amazing trip. Full written trip report will be on my site hopefully in the next few days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BZWFfDqWZM

**Posted by BarryB** 9/15/2019 9:59 am

Oh, super! All doing and no talking. And great image quality. Didn't want it to end!

**Posted by EddyTurn** 9/15/2019 5:09 pm

Very good!

**Posted by PaPaddler** 9/16/2019 6:35 am

Yes, quite nice not to have the narrative!

A tip on sawing wood - you can save about half the time and energy if you cut halfway through each piece and step on it to break it. Won't look quite as pretty, but you'll be sitting around the fire watching it burn a lot sooner!

**Posted by trippythings** 9/16/2019 11:27 am

BarryB wrote:
Oh, super! All doing and no talking. And great image quality. Didn't want it to end!

EddyTurn wrote:
Very good!

Thanks!

PaPaddler wrote:
Yes, quite nice not to have the narrative!

A tip on sawing wood - you can save about half the time and energy if you cut halfway through each piece and step on it to break it. Won't look quite as pretty, but you'll be sitting around the fire watching it burn a lot sooner!

Thanks! Funny you say that because my usual wood cutting process is: cut 3/4 way through, break the piece, get annoyed with the sharp corners sticking out, let my OCD take over, fix sharp corners, realize I spent more time than if I just cut straight through. I just gave it a clean edit for the video lol

**Posted by PaPaddler** 9/16/2019 1:15 pm

That's pretty funny! I usually cut slightly larger than was shown in your video, so the labor vs. visual appeal easily tilts in favor of less labor...regardless of OCD!

**Posted by MooseWhizzer Dave** 9/16/2019 4:33 pm

I cut wood about 3/4-through, then stomp it the rest of the way. My arm-fatigue-rate (AFR) gets to the point where I am cutting wood about 1/2-way through and trying to stomp, which makes stomping more difficult the longer I process wood. So, my stomp-fatigue-rate (SFR) is sometimes faster than my AFR. There is a strong correction between my AFR and SFR. The solution: start with the thickest stuff. My AFR rate my increase, but that decreases my SFR.

Sometimes I think about stuff too much. This might be one of those times.

Really enjoyed the visual trip report - thanks for sharing!

**Posted by oldboyscout** 9/17/2019 1:16 pm

Excellent video!!!!! Thanks!

**Posted by R2** 9/17/2019 7:24 pm

Really enjoyed this video , thanks for sharing

**Posted by Steve E** 9/18/2019 7:58 am

Awesome video man! Really enjoyed that

**Posted by trippythings** 9/18/2019 12:23 pm

oldboyscout wrote:
Excellent video!!!!! Thanks!

R2 wrote:
Really enjoyed this video , thanks for sharing

Steve E wrote:
Awesome video man! Really enjoyed that

Thanks everyone

**Posted by Peek** 9/18/2019 4:45 pm

As mentioned over on YouTube, really great video man - you've got a knack for making them short & sweet, showcasing exactly what is out there to be seen & explored. Great work, keep filming and I'll keep watching.

(LOL at the TenaciousD cover ;))

**Posted by trippythings** 9/18/2019 6:18 pm

Thanks Peek! Oh boy, that's still up there? Grade 11 english class project from almost 10 years ago... I just rewatched it and sure is funny lol

**Posted by AlgonquinLakes** 9/19/2019 8:06 am

Great video. I’ll echo everyone else and say it’s a nice change of pace.

**Posted by TripperMike** 9/20/2019 11:38 am

Great edit Cody. Was fun running into you in the park again, can't wait for the full report.

6 Days Solo in Algonquin | Misty, White Trout, McIntosh Loop

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