Nice work. Thanks. Brings back memories. Seth Ricker and I were the first attempted descent, back in 2001. Waay too high then but Ear Lake was a good plan B flight out, as you mention. Cheers. Tyler
A truly spectacular place! Keep on adventuring and sharing the experience. When we first did the Stikine it only cost a ¼ mil to bring back the film. Bet you got by for a smidge less and aerial shots to boot. Boy how technology has changed in 40 years. These Coast Range rivers are special.
Wow! Truly honored that you took the time to comment, watch and share a little piece of Stikine history. I've watched the footage from that Stikine descent numerous times. Everytime I do I think the same thing. "How the heck did those guys do it with those boats, skirts and those wacky 90 degree paddles?" I felt even stronger about this thought process after paddling the Stikine. The coastal mountain rivers are something else and you are correct - it cost a smidge less for us to capture the footage. I promise to keep adventuring and sharing. You are a true legend and pioneer of the sport Rob. Sincere thanks.
Darnit! You made me add another river to my bucket list, and I don't have enough years left to paddle the ones that are already there. This one really does look like a "must" though. LOL! "more bow rocker". You were catching salmon and I'm sure smelled of salmon too. Bears have an ungodly sense of smell, and if you had have been clapped by one, you'd know that the smoke he was giving you was 100% premeditated. No use playing dead because pretty soon you won't be able to play alive. All in all, like you, I'd take the risk though. There's nothing like salmon so fresh it hasn't stopped flopping. Yeh, those bears know what's good. Thanks for the awesome edit!
I remember reading the account of the 2001 trip. I recall where they bailed to the lake had rock choked impassable canyon section. So cool to see the footage of stunning country.
I wouldn't doubt it! The avalanche activity in this area is bonkers. Our pilot shared some stories and mentioned avalanche paths crossing the whole river into July.
its inspirational for sure l am in Australia and we don't have quite the same river systems here so l guess l will have to come over and check it out your video gives me hope that humans wont totally trash this planet and leave it intact for the next species after we are gone it is great to see people with spines and a love for our true natural world thank you both for a great short film and some excellent info on how to see and feel for our selves
Well said fella and thank you. Aussie has some unique waterways but dang are they finicky. I hope you get the opportunity to come over and experience some of these places. 🤘
It is very magical! Both canyons are so different not to mention the other mind blowing scenery. There were a few portages.(three for us I think) Two rapids for sure. Looks like they would have lines at some flows but nothing rewarding enough to justify the sieve potential when we were there. One we walked because of riverwide wood. We actually used the drone to scout a couple of rapids as well.
This is absolutely stunning. Congrats on one of the most stoke inducing expedition videos I’ve seen. Would love to know more about your planning, logistical challenges, how did you gauge flow?, portages? Best time of year to go? Difficulty of the whitewater etc. Basically I’m sold and want to understand what it takes to get out there :) edit: just saw your link in the description heading there now!
Very well filmed and narrated. Beautiful river. Personally I hated the music added on the white water bits as I much prefer to just listen to the river.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback. I have kept this in mind with some recent videos and only have music during the intro and outro. Have a good one.
Our trip was from September.11th to September. 15th. Really hard to know when to go since there is no gauge or way of knowing flows. We decided to go for it then and it worked out.
I can take a stab at answering this. First off I agree with you! Many kayaking videos have a lot of cuts, maybe too many. Part of it is to reduce the size of the video rendered. Part of it is adapting to the preference of the majority audience. Many videos, not just kayaking, have adapted to this style because many viewers tend towards needing that constant adjustment to hold attention. That is my own take anyways. Editing we do our best to cut out the fluff, so the viewers do not have to just fast forward through the video sections we can just cut out anyways. I admit, this style of editing loses out on some authenticity but in many cases improves the flow and efficiency of the video. Without so "many cuts" there would be a buttload of three hour "whitewater" kayaking videos that were mostly flatwater. As a selfish side-note my goal was to make this video as rewatchable for myself and my paddle partner as possible. It was our trip and if people dig the video as a by-product I'll take it and that is great. Thank you for your comment and most importantly taking time to watch the video. I am glad you rated the fishing release as the best you've ever seen. 😂
Wonderful trip ! Magical rocks, wild waters.. and the fish is saved ! Perfect.
Nice work. Thanks. Brings back memories. Seth Ricker and I were the first attempted descent, back in 2001. Waay too high then but Ear Lake was a good plan B flight out, as you mention. Cheers. Tyler
A truly spectacular place! Keep on adventuring and sharing the experience. When we first did the Stikine it only cost a ¼ mil to bring back the film. Bet you got by for a smidge less and aerial shots to boot. Boy how technology has changed in 40 years. These Coast Range rivers are special.
Wow! Truly honored that you took the time to comment, watch and share a little piece of Stikine history. I've watched the footage from that Stikine descent numerous times. Everytime I do I think the same thing. "How the heck did those guys do it with those boats, skirts and those wacky 90 degree paddles?" I felt even stronger about this thought process after paddling the Stikine. The coastal mountain rivers are something else and you are correct - it cost a smidge less for us to capture the footage. I promise to keep adventuring and sharing. You are a true legend and pioneer of the sport Rob. Sincere thanks.
Totally Chill. Gorgeous river.
Darnit! You made me add another river to my bucket list, and I don't have enough years left to paddle the ones that are already there. This one really does look like a "must" though.
LOL! "more bow rocker".
You were catching salmon and I'm sure smelled of salmon too. Bears have an ungodly sense of smell, and if you had have been clapped by one, you'd know that the smoke he was giving you was 100% premeditated. No use playing dead because pretty soon you won't be able to play alive. All in all, like you, I'd take the risk though. There's nothing like salmon so fresh it hasn't stopped flopping. Yeh, those bears know what's good.
Thanks for the awesome edit!
Incredible! What a beautiful area. Videos like this are always a fresh reminder to how big and beautiful of a country we live in.
Looks like a frickin good time,how lucky are you guys,and beauty at its best WOW.
Radical stuff, glad we get to see even just a glimpse of what you guys did!
What a stunning adventure... wish I could kayak well enough to do that! Thanks for sharing
I remember reading the account of the 2001 trip. I recall where they bailed to the lake had rock choked impassable canyon section. So cool to see the footage of stunning country.
I wouldn't doubt it! The avalanche activity in this area is bonkers. Our pilot shared some stories and mentioned avalanche paths crossing the whole river into July.
Must have been an amazing experience! Thank you for sharing it with us
It was a heck of a time. Thank you for taking time to watch.
Really really great share fellas. Amazing mission and love the canyon scenes. Incredible. Well done.
Thanks a bunch for taking time to watch and leave a comment.
its inspirational for sure l am in Australia and we don't have quite the same river systems here so l guess l will have to come over and check it out your video gives me hope that humans wont totally trash this planet and leave it intact for the next species after we are gone it is great to see people with spines and a love for our true natural world thank you both for a great short film and some excellent info on how to see and feel for our selves
Well said fella and thank you. Aussie has some unique waterways but dang are they finicky. I hope you get the opportunity to come over and experience some of these places. 🤘
that's a very beautiful river
That water is so beautiful!!!
I agree! It was quite remarkable.
BTW @17:25 best release video I've ever seen!
Natura jest piękna, zazdroszczę panowie piękne miejsca
Breathtaking. Beautiful fellas.
This looks soo fun!
Excited 😁😊
Thanks for sharing,
Such a great record of what looks like an awesome mission. Plus that little logistics section to start is excellent!
Glad you enjoyed the logistics! It was something new for me to include. Thanks for taking time to watch!
this is hella cool. one of the most beautiful rivers ive seen.
Us too!
That river looks magical! Thanks for sharing, that one is high on my list now!
Are there any portages?
It is very magical! Both canyons are so different not to mention the other mind blowing scenery.
There were a few portages.(three for us I think) Two rapids for sure. Looks like they would have lines at some flows but nothing rewarding enough to justify the sieve potential when we were there. One we walked because of riverwide wood.
We actually used the drone to scout a couple of rapids as well.
This was amazing! You just became my favorite RUclips channel for paddling adventures. You deserve way more than 101 subscribers!
Thanks for the stoke Dennis! I appreciate you taking the time watch and comment. 🤘
This is absolutely stunning. Congrats on one of the most stoke inducing expedition videos I’ve seen. Would love to know more about your planning, logistical challenges, how did you gauge flow?, portages? Best time of year to go? Difficulty of the whitewater etc. Basically I’m sold and want to understand what it takes to get out there :) edit: just saw your link in the description heading there now!
Hey Scott. Feel free to message me on FB or Insta. I would be glad to chat about this area and provide some more beta.
@@Trist023 Thank you, that's much appreciated!
Looks like a beauty of a mission!
It was a heck of a time! Thanks so much for watching. The scorch L was 🤤👌 for this trip.
@@Trist023 definitely looks it! Appreciate you choosing our kayaks... even if you have given us trip envy! haha
oh I miss the days with my perception pirouette, I would love to have made that run with you. Looks like it was an awesome trip 😎
The Pirouette was a classic! It was an awesome trip. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
Trips of a lifetime. Be sure to tell your grandchildren these tails of adventure.
"Tales"...
@@michaelhill56
Every tall tale has two tails. The truth, and the one exaggerated. 🤔
Amazing adventure through a giant petrified tree(s)
Very well filmed and narrated. Beautiful river. Personally I hated the music added on the white water bits as I much prefer to just listen to the river.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback. I have kept this in mind with some recent videos and only have music during the intro and outro. Have a good one.
Dudes that was an unreal run, kudos for pulling off such a remote multiday. How'd you guys fit everything into those creekers though haha
This is very cool, Gamsby happens to be my last name lol
That is cool!
Epic adventure you'll remember the rest of your life!!! But how does Britt paddle and fish with his hand condition?
So great trip. What time of the year you made it?
Our trip was from September.11th to September. 15th. Really hard to know when to go since there is no gauge or way of knowing flows. We decided to go for it then and it worked out.
awesome (but my personal preference is without the music
Same!
Thanks for taking the time to watch even if music is not your preference. Much appreciated.
Why do kayak videos always have so many cuts? Just show the run- let us decide what we want to fast forward through.
I can take a stab at answering this. First off I agree with you! Many kayaking videos have a lot of cuts, maybe too many.
Part of it is to reduce the size of the video rendered. Part of it is adapting to the preference of the majority audience. Many videos, not just kayaking, have adapted to this style because many viewers tend towards needing that constant adjustment to hold attention. That is my own take anyways.
Editing we do our best to cut out the fluff, so the viewers do not have to just fast forward through the video sections we can just cut out anyways. I admit, this style of editing loses out on some authenticity but in many cases improves the flow and efficiency of the video.
Without so "many cuts" there would be a buttload of three hour "whitewater" kayaking videos that were mostly flatwater.
As a selfish side-note my goal was to make this video as rewatchable for myself and my paddle partner as possible. It was our trip and if people dig the video as a by-product I'll take it and that is great.
Thank you for your comment and most importantly taking time to watch the video. I am glad you rated the fishing release as the best you've ever seen. 😂
@@Trist023 I've seen bad cuts, and I've seen good cuts. This one was one of the best ones. Thank you for taking us along this magical ride.