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Welcome to MountainsRiverSea! My name is Jamie and I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina.
My whole life I’ve loved hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, camping and enjoying the outdoors. I want to share and connect with others, help others get outside and discover amazing places in the great outdoors, and celebrate the beauty of the natural world. I provide videos of gear and product reviews, trail reviews, travel info, mistakes I’ve made, things I’ve learned and any how-to videos I can think of that might be useful or helpful.
Come with me as we explore and enjoy mother nature in the Mountains, River, and Sea. Gotta get outside rain or shine!
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My whole life I’ve loved hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, camping and enjoying the outdoors. I want to share and connect with others, help others get outside and discover amazing places in the great outdoors, and celebrate the beauty of the natural world. I provide videos of gear and product reviews, trail reviews, travel info, mistakes I’ve made, things I’ve learned and any how-to videos I can think of that might be useful or helpful.
Come with me as we explore and enjoy mother nature in the Mountains, River, and Sea. Gotta get outside rain or shine!
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
My Solo Paddle Adventure on Tallulah Falls Lake at Tallulah Gorge State Park, GA
My Solo Paddle Adventure on Tallulah Falls Lake at Tallulah Gorge State Park, GA:
Come along with me on a serene, beautiful 2 hour paddle on Tallulah Falls Lake as I explore the coves, creeks, and waterfalls and eventually reach the free-flowing Tallulah River that feeds this man-made mountain lake. I was lucky and surprised to basically have this lake all to myself as I was literally the only boater out there this day… only shared it with some rather boisterous locals who were just hanging out and swimming off the bank right near the road.
Located just above Tallulah Gorge and part of Tallulah Gorge State Park (with a public swimming area and beach), Tallulah Falls Lake is a 63-acre reserv...
Come along with me on a serene, beautiful 2 hour paddle on Tallulah Falls Lake as I explore the coves, creeks, and waterfalls and eventually reach the free-flowing Tallulah River that feeds this man-made mountain lake. I was lucky and surprised to basically have this lake all to myself as I was literally the only boater out there this day… only shared it with some rather boisterous locals who were just hanging out and swimming off the bank right near the road.
Located just above Tallulah Gorge and part of Tallulah Gorge State Park (with a public swimming area and beach), Tallulah Falls Lake is a 63-acre reserv...
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Tallulah Falls Lake & Tallulah Gorge in North Georgia 4k Drone
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Mountain Sunrise At Bald Rock SC 4k Cinematic Drone
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Confusion Falls SC Mountain Waterfall Hike 4k Drone
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Solo Day Paddle Kayak Adventure to Cemetery Island on Lake Hartwell, SC
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Solo Day Paddle to Cemetery Island: Come along on a beautiful summer day as I journey across the water for an easy day paddle to the famous Cemetery Island (Ghost Island / Ghost Beach) on Lake Hartwell. Just a 1 mile, 30 minute kayak paddle from the Townville Boat ramp in Townville, SC. See amazing 4k drone video of the lake and island. Detailed info provided on the put-in as well as exploratio...
Running Bull Sluice - Chattooga River Whitewater Rafting Class 4+ rapid
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Running Bull Sluice Class IV rapid on Chattooga River in a guided raft: The good, the bad, and the ugly of rafting “Bull Sluice” a 14 foot double drop rapid at the end of Section 3 of the Chattooga River located on the border / state line of South Carolina and Georgia. Pictures and videos of us on our group family whitewater rafting trip. There are good lines and bad lines … and even with a goo...
Basic Beginner Kayak Gear - essentials for a day paddle after buying a new kayak
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Basic Beginner Kayak Gear - essentials after buying a new kayak: Gear list for beginner kayaking and getting on the water after buying your first kayak. This list is more specific for sit inside recreational kayaks but I do briefly review whitewater kayak gear. Some gear is not necessary for a sit-on-top kayak (ie spray skirt, sponge or bilge pump). See list below for more details! Happy paddli...
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where is the rope swing located at on the lake?
@@JonathanPhillips-g3w on Lake Chatuge it was Gibby Island just across from Clay County Campground (very near the lake dam)
@@JonathanPhillips-g3w on Fontana Lake we paddled from the gravel ramp that’s just past the campground at Tsali, and I think it was the first island we came to
Have you tried swamping it without floatation? I've heard the foam core is enough to keep from needing inflatables.
@@humbdedumb6009 yes we unfortunately swamped it / completely capsized it this past spring in moving river water (strainer flipped my husband) and it floated upside down just at the water surface without any floatation bags.
That place is awesome! Love the bridge thingy.
@@erebusaudio7339 I thought the bridge was pretty cool too, was my first time there but I loved it!
Beautiful.
@@argon62 thank you so much!
Awesome trip - thanks and take care!
@@edwardhinton181 thanks so much!
Nice 🤙🏼
Informative video ❤❤
Looks like a blast! Where do you put in at? Ive been looking at a saluda river trip.
@@robertjames5327 we live near Keeler Bridge in Marietta so we had put in just below there, but N Saluda River is “skinny water” paddling until we join the main Saluda River so you could just put in at Hunt’s Bridge Rd for better water and an easier access point. Could take out at Saluda Landing (Saluda lake) or call Dacusville Outdoors he runs a shuttle up to Hunts Bridge and then you can take out at his place just past 183 Hwy (Farrs Bridge)
Congrats, thanks for the great vids, and keep having fun team MRS!
@@edwardhinton181 thanks so much!
Blue Ridge Mtns to the heavenly music of a dead Hawaiian…sounds about right.
these are a little different than the sound model where my dashboard holds 2-3 watter bottles
@@chillios2222 yes we’ve actually been looking for a sound model as well and finally just picked one up yesterday! I need to compare the two now and highlight the differences but the sound gets pretty good reviews I think
You did fantastic work here, trail looks amazing!
@@ervinslens thank you so much! That really means a lot to me coming from you and your amazing channel! 😊
Hello, I wasn’t sure about catch mode and durability, since it’s not rotomolded. Did the skeg work well and do you think a large dog(Lab) would fit in front of you? How durable is it after being on the river. I was surprised tracking was good as a lot of people didn’t like it. Sure it depends on your paddle skills. Mainly concerned about dog. Thanks for great video Scott 5:40 5:43
@@MAGAScott it held up fine on the river but yeah it’s not really made for tons of whitewater. I think a large dog would fit fine in front of you and you could even remove the front cargo net for more room if needed. This one didn’t have a skeg but it actually tracked pretty good even without the skeg. Hope that helps!
That's a good looking family! lol Great video though, well done.
@@RichardBoatner yes especially the guy with the long hair ! 😂❤️ “oh we’re about to become content now”. But seriously, thanks cuz!!
Beautifully done!
@@djmp311 thank you!!
Hi, nice video. How does it handle paddling up river? Thanks.
@@argon62 we didn’t do much up river paddling with it, but on a slow lazy river it would probably be OK short distances though you will be working pretty hard just because it is a larger, heavier boat (being an angler sit on top). I paddle up river all the time in my 9 foot dagger zydeco kayak (sit inside) but it is also a pretty light boat
Merci 🙏 je met en action votre méthode. C’est génial 🪶🪶🪶
Great suggestions! Good video!
That’s an older one. The seat has orange trim and the WS logo now. Also, very difficult to find one in a solid color, they are all multi-colored now. But, it’s a great boat, I also fish out of mine, it’s very stable and easy to fish out of. The Aspire has the nice large foot pegs too.
@@barry4fish19 yes we had actually rented this boat to demo for the day but I’m wanting to find a 100 model (used) but no luck so far! I was really impressed with this kayak.
we just did this yesterday. lots of people falling.
@@jaystus omg!! did y’all do ok?
@@MountainsRiverSea I didn’t go down this part. But my kid did with a person who had more expertise. And he loved it. I just watched. From the big rock. It was our first time. We started at 3.5
Man that's a lot of stuff!! 😮😮 ... But it looks like fun yeah baby yeah!! 😎🐢🌽🌲🇺🇸🌎
@@bluemoose1972 if you think that’s bad, you should see our “packing for kayak camping” video! Lol 😂 but yeah it probably does look like a lot all spread out, but once it’s all packed up it’s really not that bad. Thanks for watching. Cheers.
@@MountainsRiverSea I just bought myself 3 weeks ago a 106 loon
@@MountainsRiverSea it's a camouflage angler and I'm going to take that with the Lenape tribe down the Delaware River in Pennsylvania got a whistle on a PFD and I even treated myself to a carbon fiber Pole
@@bluemoose1972 awesome! Great kayak. We have a +20 year-old Loon 111 that we still love! Have fun out there!
we got one used for my wife for $125 we will only be doing flat water in lakes. It does not have the drain plug in front or the bung straps for the paddle holder. Where did you get the short cock pit cover for it?
@@billbaker4970 hope y’all enjoy it! You got a good price on it too! Wow. The “splash deck” half skirt is made by Seals sprayskirts… I have a video review about it too
@@billbaker4970 ruclips.net/video/nSG8Gym8KFo/видео.htmlsi=vylHDcMBQ4FLWdfW
@@billbaker4970 also if you hit the “…more” button just below the title of this video, the info box will open up and I have a link to the Seals website and how to get the right size
I am a 5'6 woman with a Toyota Highlander looking for ways to load a very similar kayak by myself. Thank you!! this was super helpful. First, I need to trade out my cinch straps for ones with rubber encasing so I don't ding my car while throwing them back over. I've used step ladders but I never knew that's what those metal clamps inside the door were for!? Cool, I might check that out too.
Finally !!! I have been going back n forth on the catch mode for a couple years now. This video is the best one yet. I am sold Brother ! And Sister lol. I have heard it is slow and clunky, doesnt turn the best, but you surely proved that wrong. Class II Rapids....What?!?! I am 6 ft couple hundred (on a good day) - And you look sooooo comfortable !! This is the kind of kayak I could fish all day, not catch a thing and be completely satisfied ! Thanks again !!!!
@@johnnorman4420 you are so welcome! Glad to help. Let us know what you think if you end up getting it
Grab a pair of Churchill Makapuu swim fins. They allow you to get into the wave earlier so you can ride it down the line like a surfer.
@@Surfclub23 thanks so much for this, will do!! 🤙
@@MountainsRiverSea Grab a pair of fin tethers too. They attach to your ankle so your fins won't fall off.
Boogie Surfers!
How did Academy handle the skeg? I just got mine and I have the same issue, do I need to return the whole kayak? I already have it registered too. Thanks and very informative video!
@@danielhurtado2975 he ended up just keeping it as is but I would definitely call Academy and ask. Maybe you could order the skeg parts from Pelican and switch it out yourself? Wish I had more info for you! Let me know how it works out 🤞
Nice informative video, I would e curious what the XT has over the standard Vapor 10. Is it just the hatch in the rear?
@@johnsini4579 yes, from my understanding the main difference is the rear hatch
I've actually been looking for a dry suit boot that I can wear for shore scuba diving in Monterey or Vancouver Island. I wanted something that has some ankle support and grippy rubber and these look like a good option. I just bought some so will test them out. Thank you for your review as it was helpful.
@@mquinn4017 you’re so welcome! Hope they work out for you 😊
I love my new Flash 9.5. Great starter boat & very durable
Looks like so much fun!!!❤❤❤
Molded handles offer the best security, it’s one reason I really like Perception Kayaks.
Gray looks like he is having a blast at the end- thank you
Aside from cat videos this is one of the better RUclips videos I have seen.
Your first in/out method causes damage to the belly of your kayak and paddle - scraping on gravel or concrete boat ramps is not the way to do it. I prefer to straddle then sit, while my kayak is in the shallows.
@@nancyfry8361 that method I demo is for sandy beaches but yes I understand what you’re saying… we often straddle too in about knee deep water to get back in especially rivers where there is no beach
A little off topic... A paddle leash is a good, safe item to use. Also, for newer or less balanced people, attach a thin rope to the kayak. Attach a weighted foam fishing bobber to the other end. Have about 10 or 12 feet of thin rope. Before entering or exiting the kayak, make sure the bobber end is on shore. Before exciting, throw the line well up on shore. This is done in case one accidentally pushed the kayak away by losing balance. Grab the rope to prevent unwanted swimming. Especially if you have gators in your waters.
Hey,thanks for the video. This is the info I have been looking for. Despite the fact I will probably never be in rapids I appreciate knowing that the boat can.
@@Medictrent you’re so welcome! Glad it helped 😊
can you advise us about getting in and out of an inflatable? good video, thank you for posting this.
@@peggystevens5144 🤔 hmm that’s a good question! Never tried that, but I want to do a video of getting in a kayak from knee-deep water and would probably be very similar. Thanks for the suggestion
@@MountainsRiverSea thank you!
I had my ankle replaced. And tendon surgery. I have a Knee Roller,Crutches,and the IWALK3.0.
@@gangstafish25 omg!! Good luck in your recovery. I thought about the iWALK but never did feel like bothering with it, dealing with taking it off and on anytime I wanted to sit down but I watched a lot of videos of people who did use them. I got pretty good on that knee scooter though! 😂 best wishes
the bath mat works great , i have used a comforter to pad mine, i carry a mini gorilla ladder with me, its so much easier, also,i use the foam blocks to help me get it up higher, also if you run your safety straps first you can dive under them so even if the kayak falls the straps will catch it
These are some really helpful tips,I tried a kayak once it scared me ,I thought I would flip,gave up immediately!!
This was helpful, thank you.
Great video thank you 👍🏻
Loved my Red Loon 111. Out of all my kayaks. Sit insides, sit on tops or inflatable kayaks. This was my favorite . Really good memories and adventures. In South Florida
Thanks for the video! Was thinking about buying the loyak shoes, but now that you mentioned the ankle protection and the tip about the sand, i may lean toward the hiyaks. I wear exclusively hi top shoes for daily wear anyways, so it makes sense for me. I worry about the hiyak material being more "insulating" than the loyal. I don't want hot feet.
Glad you liked the video! If you were walking around all day in one version versus the other as casual wear, I would say the loyak would definitely be more breathable for every day where… But in water and kayaking situations, I did not notice the Hiyak being hot because my feet were almost always wet anyway
@@MountainsRiverSea Thanks! That's great to hear. I went ahead and bought the hiyaks. Looking forward to them.
I feel like it would be easier if the j hooks were closer to the edge of the car.
I’m sure my method is far from perfect. I had them as close as I could get them while still allowing room on the crossbars for the width of the kayak hull to fit up there and stay put once I slid it up there. This is also a wider kayak than my touring kayaks so that also made it a little trickier
I agree however, you gave room for yourself to steady it before placing into the j hook. That might be a great tip right there!
Great review! Nice little boat 🛶
Thank you! Yes one of my favorite kayaks right now 😊
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Super helpful to see you use the scooter on inclines and steep curbs. I also appreciate your comments on how you gained confidence after some time ... great reminder to be patient. Hope you're back on both feet soon!
Thank you so much!
Great packing list , but that has to be the most uncomfortable ride ever. 😂
Thanks! and yes we were a little loaded down! Might just be grabbing the canoe next time lol 😂
I have a Toyota Sienna, which is apparently classified as a truck, I am also barely 5 ft 3. I bring a step ladder with us to load/unload and strap down. I have been looking for easier ways to load my double...... I will defiantly try this