Show Notes
On this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with Curtis Lafleche, a Northern Ontario outdoorsman who has turned his passion for the backcountry into a growing presence on YouTube.
What started as simple walks quickly turned into a deep curiosity about the land, eventually leading to backcountry trips, canoe expeditions, and a love for exploring the wild spaces of Northern Ontario . We also dive into how Curtis made the leap from private adventures to sharing his experiences online.
From filming solo trips and learning the ins and outs of content creation, to finding his own voice without trying to copy others, he talks about what it really takes to build something authentic in the outdoor space.
Check out Curtis' Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@NotSoEpicAdventurer
0:00 – Intro 3:06 – Finding the Outdoors 8:28 – Why He Started YouTube 13:22 – Backcountry Trips & Florence Lake Story 20:41 – Entering the Quiet & Winter Camping 34:33 – Gear, Filming & Outdoor Lessons
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