Chris May Outdoors
Chris May Outdoors
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Kayaking Island Creek in Tennessee
With the Obed, Emory, Clear Creek, and Daddy's Creek all too high after a recent rain in the Cumberland Plateau, we set out on a 2 mile long whitewater rollercoaster known as Island Creek. We put in at Catoosa Bridge and took out at the Emory River. This footage is from the month of May when the speculative gauge was around ~300 cfs.
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Kayaking West Virginia's Williams River
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11 miles of flooded class III-IV whitewater that felt endless! Put in at Tea Creek campground and took out at Three Forks. This video was filmed as the AW gauge dropped just into runnable at 5 feet on a cold and windy April day. This river typically runs for less than 24 hours after a rain but is well worth it, so catch it if you can!
Kayaking the Cranberry River
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Paddling down 7 miles of a true gem, hidden in the Cranberry wilderness of West Virginia. Enjoy watching the highlights of the middle section of the Cranberry River. (Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock Campground) The water level was around 4 feet on this day in April.
Kayaking the Chattooga River (Section 4)
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Section 4 of the Chattooga river forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina and was the setting for the 1972 movie "Deliverance". The Clayton, GA gauge was at 1.2 feet in this video.
Kayaking the French Broad River Section 9
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Section 9 of the French Broad River in North Carolina from Barnard to Hot Springs.
Kayaking the Nolichucky River
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The Nolichucky river cuts an incredibly deep and beautiful gorge through the mountains on its journey from North Carolina to Tennesee creating plenty of class III and IV rapids along the way.
Kayaking the Middle Ocoee River
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The middle section of the Ocoee river from the #2 dam to the #2 powerhouse in Tennessee is 5.5 miles of non stop class 3 rapids.
Kayaking the Pigeon River Gorge
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4 miles of class 3 whitewater from Walter's power plant to Hartford bridge on the Eastern boundary of Great Smoky Mountains national park. This was during a dam release at normal levels ~1350 cfs.
Kayaking the New River Gorge
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Paddling the New River Gorge was a surreal experience finishing underneath the famous Gorge bridge. The cliff lined gorge and boulder strewn banks provided a beautiful late Fall setting for experiencing its 6 challenging class IV rapids below the put in at Cunard. The river was at a level of 2.5 feet on the Fayette station gauge.
Kayaking Cheat Canyon
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The Cheat Canyon is 10 miles of untouched wilderness in West Virginia with no sign of humanity and boulders larger than trucks. We put on at Albright and took out at Jenkinsburg bridge access (high clearance vehicle needed). The river was barely running at 11 feet on the Albright gauge and 1 foot at the Albright bridge but the 4 class IV rapids still packed a punch!
Kayaking Seneca Creek
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Kayaking Seneca Creek (class III rapids) in West Virginia, June 2023. The Lower section from Forest Service Campground along Whites Run Road to Route 28 bridge at Yokum's general store. After running the North Branch of the South Branch of the Potomac the night before we woke up to find Seneca creek was runnable at 6.13 feet. After dodging a couple strainers at the beginning of the creek we enj...
Kayaking the Lower Yough River
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The best known whitewater run in the Eastern US. 7 miles of class 3 whitewater from Ohiopyle to Bruner Run! The Ohiopyle gauge was at 2 feet on a sunny 60 degree day in late October.
Kayaking Tohickon Creek
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Kayaking Tohickon Creek
Climbing the Half Dome Cables
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Climbing the Half Dome Cables
Mt. Whitney
Просмотров 772 года назад
Mt. Whitney
Whitewater Kayaking the Upper New River
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Whitewater Kayaking the Upper New River
Kayaking Lower Youghiogheny River Loop
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Kayaking Lower Youghiogheny River Loop
Snorkeling at Dry Tortugas
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Snorkeling at Dry Tortugas
Snorkeling in Biscayne National Park
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Snorkeling in Biscayne National Park
Kayaking James River - Balcony Falls
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Kayaking James River - Balcony Falls
Rollin'
Просмотров 232 года назад
Rollin'
Solo Winter Ascent of Mt Washington
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Solo Winter Ascent of Mt Washington
Devils Tower, Badlands and Black Hills Road Trip
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Devils Tower, Badlands and Black Hills Road Trip
Dolly Sods Backpacking Trip
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Dolly Sods Backpacking Trip
Gauley River Rafting Marathon
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Gauley River Rafting Marathon
Hiking Mt. Katahdin
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Hiking Mt. Katahdin
Scenes from Acadia
Просмотров 423 года назад
Scenes from Acadia

Комментарии

  • @Bronsonshow
    @Bronsonshow 2 месяца назад

    I know your parents. Wonderful people! Your mom showed me places you’ve been. So beautiful. When you camp, you should include some of that in your videos too! Keep it up !

  • @WVWes
    @WVWes 2 месяца назад

    So beautiful up there! Good run!

  • @donaldmay8051
    @donaldmay8051 2 месяца назад

    Excellent waters for great kayaking!

  • @WayOffTheTrail
    @WayOffTheTrail 3 месяца назад

    Always wanted to do that, but now I'm scared. LOL. Nice!

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 2 месяца назад

      It was a challenging but beautiful river!

  • @naturaldesigns3482
    @naturaldesigns3482 3 месяца назад

    why do people put music to kayaking videos! so annoying , what you like most people dont ....I like the sound of the water

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 3 месяца назад

      I always leave the sound of the water! It definitely adds to the excitement of the video.

  • @geomundi8333
    @geomundi8333 3 месяца назад

    i randomly searched to see if anyone made video from kinney's ford. taking off kyaking there today; but i go upstream paddling then float back

  • @ethanstrattan9304
    @ethanstrattan9304 5 месяцев назад

    great video! that was football team wave you hit on middle keeney, it's real hard to see from upstream. hits like, well, a football team. z gets a bit easier if you catch the eddy to the right of the starting moves before heading down through the ledges. Your friend then flipped on Reactionary (the wave that has that diagonal shape) and then tablesetter hole, which nicely set him up to almost hit table rock! you did the right thing getting back to right of center before reactionary, but then you have to drive with hard right boat angle to punch it and not get pushed into tablesetter.

  • @mattgodek9619
    @mattgodek9619 6 месяцев назад

    Super cool! If you don’t mind, can you give me some insight as to the guide service and where you guys were at? Going to do this this summer

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 6 месяцев назад

      We used Ohiopyle Trading Post and Outfitters out of Ohiopyle, PA.

  • @rungavagairun
    @rungavagairun 11 месяцев назад

    0:30 What are you doing crossing that fast moving creek with your phone in your hand?! Lol

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 11 месяцев назад

      GoPro is waterproof :)

    • @rungavagairun
      @rungavagairun 11 месяцев назад

      GoPro might be, but you had a phone in your hand that wasn't filming. If you lost your balance or slipped and dropped your phone, best case scenario, it goes for a swim, worst case, it's gone with the current.

  • @andrewfrownfelter2945
    @andrewfrownfelter2945 Год назад

    Yo yo yo! We are doing some rafting ourselves and this helps me see what it’s like! Thanks!

  • @williaty
    @williaty Год назад

    Can you give any more details about the location (and what it's like!) of the FS campground near the put-in? The FS website doesn't list it and I've never heard of it. Might check it out this fall when I go down.

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors Год назад

      We did not see any campground near the put in unfortunately! Maybe it is further up the road.

  • @Solokayaker888
    @Solokayaker888 Год назад

    Groovy!

  • @WVWes
    @WVWes Год назад

    This looks so fun! I wanna get some creeks under my belt at some point. I dont think i have the skills yet.

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors Год назад

      It was a ton of fun minus portaging around the strainers!

  • @garychester5430
    @garychester5430 Год назад

    Sorry to inform. This ain''t winter. probably, Spring or fall. I can see the summit from my house. Nice video though. Made the climb a few times. always be prepared for the worst!

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors Год назад

      It was too beautiful of a day in January but finding the weather window is key to success!

  • @alowatsakima8950
    @alowatsakima8950 Год назад

    It was going to be a busy day. After running the lower we were going doen to Big Sandy. We were the first to put on that morning. Great run, first time. There was no shuttle at the takeout, so we started walking. Met the shuttle as we reached the top. Long hard walk up hill. and we got to run the Big Sandy after a short drive.

  • @hipernet
    @hipernet Год назад

    why he is trying to f*ck the boat? 02:18 haha

  • @einnor1040
    @einnor1040 Год назад

    Love that river. This video made me smile.

  • @Dramafree2266
    @Dramafree2266 Год назад

    River ?

  • @henrywight4057
    @henrywight4057 Год назад

    Do the attainment at Cucumber, one of my favorite moves. Do the attainment at cucumber, do the attainment at Dartmouth and do the slot move at lost and found. When you master those you are ready for the upper.

  • @michaelbengston7599
    @michaelbengston7599 Год назад

    You can jack my fork whenever you want church

  • @mariejoseph-evangelista790
    @mariejoseph-evangelista790 Год назад

    Cool video! Which tour did you book? And did you bring your own gears? Thank you

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors Год назад

      Thanks! We did the 2 hour snorkeling and they provided all gear

  • @HoodBillyLife
    @HoodBillyLife Год назад

    This was a random pop up and now I’m homesick lol Danville, IL

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors Год назад

      You will have to come back and float it when it warms up!

  • @pipsqueak631
    @pipsqueak631 Год назад

    Looking forward. The sailboat is ready to live aboard but my dogs have me land bound for a couple more years. Thanks for the video.

  • @shannoncountyoutdoors118
    @shannoncountyoutdoors118 2 года назад

    I work at Harvey's

  • @charlesjuett7445
    @charlesjuett7445 2 года назад

    We are booked and looking forward to it!

  • @shayparrish3440
    @shayparrish3440 2 года назад

    What was the cheat running on this run (ft/cfs)

  • @michaelbengston7599
    @michaelbengston7599 2 года назад

    Looks amazing!

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 2 года назад

      Definitely one of the most scenic “hikes” I have seen it’s almost like the views and exposure of rock climbing but none of the equipment or technical experience required! Just difficult to get the permit to do. Plan in advance next time you’re in California.

  • @RobertJSuchy
    @RobertJSuchy 2 года назад

    Super Awesome Adventure

  • @missourikayakguy855
    @missourikayakguy855 2 года назад

    A great float for sure!

  • @travishalford5223
    @travishalford5223 2 года назад

    Boofin it

  • @leegreen4165
    @leegreen4165 2 года назад

    Nice to see the old home river again! Sure was quick though. I can spend an hour easily in Entrance alone (Doughnut Hole and Nemo's are each worth 20 min), and if I don't get more than 50 moves out of Eddy Turn I'm slacking!

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 2 года назад

      We did 3 laps that day on the loop part of the lower!

    • @leegreen4165
      @leegreen4165 2 года назад

      @@Chrismayoutdoors Well, OK, if you did 3 laps, I guess that's good enough :-) SYOTR

  • @meredithmay7360
    @meredithmay7360 2 года назад

    Fun!

  • @Vibrant_blue
    @Vibrant_blue 2 года назад

    Awesome video! Do you know how to get there if you do not own a boat? Thanks

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 2 года назад

      Yes you can book a trip through Biscayne National Park Institute!

    • @Vibrant_blue
      @Vibrant_blue 2 года назад

      @@Chrismayoutdoors thank you so much for the quick response! ☺️

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 2 года назад

    man~ Hello!Yeah.prefect -

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 2 года назад

    What a content, gorgeous winter scenery bud.👌👌

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 2 года назад

    Absolutely wonderful .I enjoyed this upload a lot, music is stunning.

  • @zurairkhan
    @zurairkhan 3 года назад

    Amazing

  • @heinerschmith8821
    @heinerschmith8821 3 года назад

    "Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for yourselves. 30 For my yoke is kindly, and my load is light. " Jesus words in Matthew, Chapter 11

  • @Ellwoodian
    @Ellwoodian 3 года назад

    Great video & music! Thank you for bringing back a wonderful memory of 40 some years ago.

  • @pumaprints916
    @pumaprints916 3 года назад

    Good stuff

  • @keystonedaytrip238
    @keystonedaytrip238 3 года назад

    Hell Yeah ! Thanks for sharing :)

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed the video Sean!

    • @cool_breeze_actual9643
      @cool_breeze_actual9643 3 года назад

      Nice. Is this north of Glen Onoko or south? I’m trying to do a Francis e Walter dam to Jim Thorpe

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 3 года назад

      @@cool_breeze_actual9643 North of Glen Onoko starting from Rockport

  • @bradleydosch8884
    @bradleydosch8884 3 года назад

    Awesome video! A couple questions - looks like you camped at sunset lake in alaska basin on the first night? Next, which taxi service/company did you use to get from string lake to teton village? Do you remember the price?

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 3 года назад

      Yeah spent the first night in Alaska basin. Used Teton Mountain Taxi. Price was probably around $100

  • @allisonhumphries4830
    @allisonhumphries4830 3 года назад

    love it!!

  • @donaldmay8051
    @donaldmay8051 3 года назад

    That’s my favorite song!!

  • @donaldmay8051
    @donaldmay8051 3 года назад

    wow very brave to go in the cold water like that

  • @llvg4229
    @llvg4229 3 года назад

    I went here a few years ago, Amamzing place! Keep up the good work! Nature is beautiful, and videos help more people witness it, so thank you. :)

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 3 года назад

      Yes the videos are always great to reflect on the beauty of the area!

  • @coutts_adventures
    @coutts_adventures 3 года назад

    Wow can't wait to hike it this summer! The tram will be closed unfortunately, but maybe that means less people?? Was it busy when you were there?

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 3 года назад

      The backcountry sections weren’t busy at all. We ran into quite a few day hikers in the paradise and cascade canyon area but they all were long gone before sunset! Toughest part was securing the permit. Get there early in the morning to stand in line.

  • @shanevance1774
    @shanevance1774 3 года назад

    What trip did u take on this adventure? Where did u put in and take out?

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 3 года назад

      Put in at Turner's Mill and took out at Riverton which is 14 miles

  • @RobertJSuchy
    @RobertJSuchy 3 года назад

    🚣🏼‍♀️ Awesome River Footage and Wonderful Nature Scenery 🏞

  • @reaganl.5113
    @reaganl.5113 3 года назад

    Nice work, I think the last arch was Double Arch, not Adena though.

    • @Chrismayoutdoors
      @Chrismayoutdoors 3 года назад

      Thank you and yes my mistake that is Double Arch at the end