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Budnick Brothers Ride the Rapids of Ontario’s Mississauga River

Written by Andrew McLemore
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Two brothers cruise their canoes down a gorgeous and fast-moving Ontario river in Canada’s Kawartha Highlands. It’s ‘ride or die’ time.

Xander Budnick’s latest YouTube adventure sees him cracking jokes and rowing through rapids with his brother, Maxim. The latest buddy adventure from the Budnick Brothers follows their 2-day canoeing and camping journey down Ontario’s Mississauga River.

If you’re still thirsty for more after watching Xander’s film, check out Maxim’s video for more gorgeous Ontario scenery and jocular bro moments.

Runtime: 16 minutes

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Andrew McLemore is a staff writer at AllGear Digital. Andrew has more than 10 years of experience covering a range of beats including government, education, and business, with specializations in criminal justice and investigative journalism. He has worked for newspapers across Texas, including The Austin American-Statesman, The Dallas Morning News, and The Fort Worth Weekly. He also spent several years in PR, working for nonprofit organizations including the Texas Access to Justice Commission and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.

Andrew brings his writing experience to outdoor gear and adventures throughout the Americas. When he’s not writing, playing gigs, or exploring the outdoors, he’s hanging out with his dog Campana.

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