Kayaking Utah’s Natural Lazy River
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- Опубликовано: 29 апр 2024
- Who knew a mountain river could be so chill? This was a peak lazy Sunday in the high uintah.
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4 for 4 months in 2024! Almost didn’t make the drive out to this river but so glad I did.
The people that you saw at 3:20 are my brother, husband, our friends and their dog on a camping trip last July! We live in Salt Lake and camp at Christmas Meadows every year! I'm glad you got to enjoy one of our favorite places 😊
(we didn't have much luck with the fishing this time around)
Now this is awesome, what a small world and so glad that you commented with the backstory. It was funny when they showed up because of the timing. They had no clue my camera was set up but it’s all good haha. Tough to hear about the fishing! I saw several along the path but didn’t have a pole to make any casts. Christmas meadows is a wonderful place and I’m glad y’all visit often!
Absolutely GORGEOUS country GW. It looks like you're getting your money's worth out of that inflatable. And of course, the Remote Designs bag performs flawlessly. As always, keep the videos coming!
Thanks my man! Definitely putting the inflatable to good use. Spent lots of time in it last summer and hopefully plan to do the same. The backpack fits perfect in the boat for a day trip haha
What’s the name of this river?
@@nickwilliams9884 It's the christmas meadows!
Here I am, at a truck stop eating some fast food, wishing my mind was not in work mode. Then, you post this beauty! Thanks, GW, for getting my mind off work for a bit. I need to check out Utah soon!
Hey Tyler! Yep this one makes me miss summer just a bit. It’ll be here in full swing soon!
Same here , but in an office
your my favorite youtuber and your a kind person
Also you encourage me to become a kayaker who should always be grateful and blessed about the outdoors.
One more thing, the fact Gatewood responds to all of his fans show how much he cares about them is just amazing
Thank you Jaysa that made my day! Happy to have you along for all of the videos
welcome to the party :)
@@BushKayakersCampingAustralia Cheers to that!
Man you have so many beautiful places to paddle in the US . Great video . We always find the most chilled places to paddle in our sea kayaks . were not in it for the adrenalin we are in it for the chill vibes and natures beauty .
I agree! That is one of the great things about the US and its scale. Absolutely massive with so much varied terrain. Balancing adrenaline and chill vibes is definitely the goal. Have a great day!
Love it, man! Beautiful place. I love your new raft! I got a crew together and we did a 2-day on Village Creek again last month. This is the third time now to VC. We had a blast. Water levels were perfect around 200 cfs. Those big sand banks are great for camping! As always, thanks for giving me a break from my hectic work week, taking me away to a beautiful place, experiencing a virtual joy ride! Look forward to the next one!
Thanks John! Always a good day when I see your comment. VC is the dream during decent flows. White sand like you’ll find in Florida but deep in the Forrest’s of east tx. It’s all worth it to make these videos for the interactions I get from y’all!
Man, that "cabin" on the river is my absolute end-game life goal lol. On a river in the mountains with those kind of views. You just dont get that out here in Illinois, where the highest point in the state is called Charles Mound and looks just like a tame sledding hill lol. Also, a little inflatable like that seems like the way to go if you wanna explore tiny rivers with just a couple inches of water! That thing is sweet!
I agree frozty! A cabin on a river sure would be nice. Although I’m conflicted if I’d want Arkansas or Utah since winter shuts everything down for a long time out west. But the summer sure is intriguing! The inflatable has been a great tool to explore new water that’s for sure. Not a replacement for my main kayaks but a fun tool on vacation no doubt
Oooo yeah I could do Arkansas. Or southern Missouri. Or western North Carolina. Or Utah still and I just deal with winters, I think I'd be alright as a Northerner already lol. Really just the dream of having rivers within a short drive that allow camping along them. But until that day comes, you and you videos are helpin me keep the stir-craziness at a minimum, I love every single one.
@@Frozty Yes! you're ready for winter already but rivers and public land are a must for sure. No sense in having a beautiful river if there's no access to it! Good thing is we can take these occasional trips and act as if we have a cabin in the woods for a day.
Thanks for taking us along on your adventures Gatewood! As always, the music, storytelling, and scenery are combined so well.
Hey thanks for always watching! The scenery definitely carried this one. What a cool place!
@@GatewoodBrown Have you ever paddled the Colorado River along the Nevada & Arizona border? I live in southern Nevada and out here the place to paddle is the Colorado river below the Hoover dam. There is a bit of Hoover dam history along the river, some hot springs scattered throughout and you can do an 11 mile paddle to Willow Beach or make it a multi-day trip and paddle all the way to Laughlin, Nevada.
@@RikuSpirit I have not but it looks beautiful from the videos I've watched. I don't spend any time out there but hey, maybe one day. The grand canyon would be cool to see from below and the section below hoover would make for another cool trip
Love the pack raft float! That's a cool little river!
Me too! So easy to carry it into an obscure access point haha
I moved to Orlando from Oregon and this video makes me miss the west. I might need to move back soon!
Oh gosh yes this is definitely not Orlando! Haha I’m a houstonian so I feel you on the flat coastal plain landscapes
@@GatewoodBrown keep up the great videos! The world needs more GW Browns! lol.
@@joshuaesquivel5721 thanks my man! More on the way. I’ve got good inventory right now so just need to edit them up and keep putting them out
An awesome little float!!
Thanks pete! I think you'd enjoy all the hiking and paddling the Uinta Mtns have to offer. Too bad it is so far from both of us!
Another great story. I always happy to see your post show up.
Thanks THT! Been trying to make sure I post more this year so glad to hear it’s being well received. Always glad to see you show up in the comments!
Yep. Log lots of miles on the vehicles in Utah. How can you not!! Great video!
So agree! Literally the best state for outdoor pursuits I think. Everything is there!
That what I like to do man go Experience new places to go kayaking at with my family & friends. Look like you had a good day trip with no problem at all. Good video brother & stay safe out there on the water man.
Cheers to that Mack! You stay safe out there as well
Another stunning kayak adventure! We gotta get back to Utah in the summer sometime 😍
Utah and Wyoming were kind of my western playground last summer. Hoping to spend more time up there again! Lisa and I just booked flights to Seattle so we will definitely be picking y'alls brain about what to do.
There are amazing cabins to stay in up there. Ive been snowmobiling for the weekend.i need to spend a summer weekend up there now! The mountains look even more amazing capped in white. Thats July, in the mountains of Utah❤
Those cabins looked brilliant! I bet it’s amazing to snowmobile, I’ll have to check out some videos about it. A whole summer up there would be rad!
I would love to paddle there. I'm in South Louisiana, so I'm a bit bored of paddling bayous, lakes and muddy creeks.
I hear ya! I’m in Houston so it takes some serious driving to get out of the sand and mud haha
@@GatewoodBrown Did you fly with your inflatable? I just ordered my first inflatable kayak so I could, hopefully, check it and fly to destinations around the country for some long-weekend paddle trips. Love your videos, buddy. I have some places in mind to do said paddle trips thanks to a few of your videos, including this one!
Lived in New Orleans for 15 years until a couple years ago. I know those bayous, lakes and muddy creeks well. Paddling around on Bayou St. John during Jazzfest and listening to the music in the distance on a nice sunny day was great.
@@roberts.6737 I'll still take a nice and slow bayou with cypress trees over nothing but I'm definitely partial to mountain streams these days. Sounds like you've had some wonderful times over there!
@@roberts.6737 yes! I put it and the paddles and life jacket and pump all in a standard checked bag. Just make sure you’re under 50lbs and you’ll be good to go
Well, I finally have my kayak! I bought a vibe sea ghost 110. I can't wait to do some paddle camping, Thank you for the inspiration and the videos. It's still pretty chili here in Colorado, but soon!! Thanks again be safe be blessed.
Congrats on the new kayak! You’re about to have a great summer of paddling that’s for sure. So many wonderful places to explore in your state
Thanks for the last good word “not everthing in our outdoor world has to be a race!”
Good Reminders 🙌🏽🤟🏽👍🏿
Exactly! There’s often a push to do the most intense route possible but spending the day out here reminded me that a slow, low mileage paddle can be refreshing and just as rewarding.
Finally, upload more please
Haha dude I try! 1 man shop over here and this is my hobby so uploads happen when possible but not as frequent as full timers
@@GatewoodBrown I’m new to your channel been watching nothing but kayak camping videos ect found yours and watched them all lol the best on the tube I’m glad you enjoy the hobby enough to stay as consistent on uploads as you can, looking forward to more adventures
@@aj6673 Thanks man and stoked that you watched all the videos. Means a lot to hear that! I'll upload videos as long as I'm alive, although it may be sporadic at times I love the process and interacting with people in the comments. I'm trying to do 1 a month this year.
Such a cool area, well done video as always!
Thanks my man! Wish it was closer to home so I could go often haha
That is one nice river I bet trout fishing is great
Tons of trout in there! Saw a bunch but didn't have my gear
That was awesome . It really is beautiful there . Have a blessed one .
Thanks Spencer! I agree man, stunning out there. So happy with how relaxing it was to spend the day in nature in a low impact manner
Beautiful river
Agreed!
You’re spot on man every summer I feel like I’m getting a tank of gas a week with how many spots I’m hitting from slc 😂
Dang I’m kind of jealous lol. You live in a solid place!!
Gatewood can you do a full video all about packing food! Please it seems like the only obvious hole in your video lineup!
Maybe I’ll do a dedicated section of that on a gear list video! I pack a small soft cooler with ~6 frozen water bottles to use as a substitute for ice. That’s what keeps my burgers, lunch meat/cheese, fruit and beverages cold. Then in another sack I bring buns, tortillas, breakfast bars, and coffee making supplies
Of all your floats, I MUST do this one! Will you be uploading more raw footage?
Yes! This is one I’d recommend to anyone at all skill levels. The effort to reward ratio is very very high. And you could run multiple laps!
ah man.. dreaming of taking the kayak out.. soon!
You’re so close man!
@@GatewoodBrown hopefully it doesn't do what it did last year -- rain every weekend but M-F was good...
@@letsgetoutdoors that would be the worst! I bet y’all have a good summer this year. Positive vibes being sent your way!
@@GatewoodBrown positive vibes received.. we will have a good summer!
Looked like an amazing paddle Gatewood!
This was one of the more enjoyable day trips for sure! Everything worked out and the tranquility was hard to beat. Hope you've been well!
Just a heads up, the upper guad is flowing hard right now! Doing 17 miles on Tues to Thurs when the water levels out a bit
It's great to see! I follow the gauges daily and I'm jealous you'll be out there! Unfortunately I can't make it til later this month
@GatewoodBrown I assumed so just wanted to give you the heads up just in case!
@@herrheim1685 I appreciate that! Have fun my man
I like it.
Great video and what a beautiful spot. Did you hike back to where you launched? How far was that?
Thank you! Yes I parked at the launch and then walked about a mile back to the car. Luckily the river snakes around some so the 1mi hike actually allowed for decent river time
beautiful video as always, those landscapes are incredible, Hi from Uruguay!
Stunning indeed. I bet you all have some very wonderful views too amigo!
You have no idea how many miles I put on my vehicle a year traveling to the Utah Backcountry. About 14,000 last year. 🥴 Well, I also travel to the Upper Green as well.
Holy cow I'd say you've covered it all! But then again, Utah is massive and mostly off grid so there's probably a lifetimes worth of traveling to do in that state along. I can dig it!
Sweet vid man, whens the next camping video coming 🤔
Filmed one two weeks ago so it’ll probably release in June. Trying to get all these day trips out that were filmed last summer
Should bring the sportsman back out or try the crescent shoalie on the river
I’d love to try out the shoalie for sure. Just filmed a kayak camping trip on the LT2 last weekend which is very similar to the shoalie
I just use this inflatable raft on vacation when we fly places.
@@GatewoodBrown awesome anything you do is great, that’s cool that you bring things to enjoy the water on your trips. The LT2 is also very nice. Enjoy the shoalie when you try it. I just bought one myself
@@aj6673 Thanks man! Very kind of you to say. How're you liking the shoalie? That stability improvement must be pretty sweet. I want to try that CK2 as well since I no longer have my old Crew.
@@GatewoodBrown I’m waiting for the shoalie to show up just bought it excited to give it a try, I did a lot of research before purchasing and I think that will suit me best on my adventures. And awesome stoked to see you try some new ones out and let us know what you think
Afternoon amigo ✌😎👍
Good afternoon buddy!
Your not in Houston or Texas absolutely gorgeous mountains when was this? I’ve been to Park City but not Christmas Meadows truly amazing scenery and Video! Thanks for sharing with us. I’m jelly Brother Brown!!!!
You’re spot on we definitely aren’t in Houston anymore! Christmas meadows are about and hour and a half from park city so definitely day trip worthy. Tons of hiking in the area too
@@GatewoodBrown when did you run this Creek?
@@harlankraft578 this would have been in July. Perfect time to be in the mountains
@@GatewoodBrown okay thanks for the response! I would like to plan a trip to do some padding in the Mountains this summer.
Looks fun but I wouldn't use an inflatable for that. How long was it?
Inflatables are great for vacations requiring flights since you can check it in a bag. It was perfect for this. On trips within driving distance it is hardsided kayak all day.
Nice Vidz. Lyve 4Ever Compadrez
Thanks!
I love your videos. We are hitting Devils next month. Are there any new products coming out? I am hoping for a zippered backpack! I love everything I have gotten from Remote Designs so far. They seem to be better than my Yeti Panga dry bag or, at minimum, on par with it at a fraction of the price. *** Need to put more miles on the Remote Designs gear.
Hey Kent! Have fun on the devils and pray for rain! I have permanently retired the zippered backpack BUT I will recommend the duffel for your upcoming trip. It will be a champion at hauling gear. I can pack a whole trips worth of gear in there if you’re on the more minimal side of things. It’s huge and submersible! I’m targeting next years launch for a hip pack and sling but the roll top backpack is probably the only backpack I’ll offer for the next several years
It'll be a 110° during the day but hey have fun
@@katjones2781 frequent swim breaks negate that problem!
@@GatewoodBrown Got the duffel ... Love it! It's particularly good to use as a travel duffle in the back of the truck in the Louisiana Rain. I'm Considering pulling the trigger on the backpack if you aren't returning to the zipper style. Hey... take a look at Overboards Kayak deck bag... I'd like to see Remote Designs take on that one.... Agree. I am not too worried about the heat on Devils... but I am a little worried about the flow rate last week being 25 CFM (100-250 is optimal). This trip might be more of a hike than a paddle 😞
@@kentturner9344 Dude stoked you're digging the duffel! It's a one stop shop for packing a weekends worth of gear onto a kayak for camping. The zipper style is gone for good in favor of the roll top backpacks. I'll check out their deck bag since that is something many people use for kayaking. The Devils at Pafford is 95cfs right now which is super low. Pack ultralight and don't bring a cooler, dehydrated meals only. That should help keep weight down since you'll be dragging a lot. You'll be hiking plenty so wear shoes not sandals! We went at 180cfs which felt perfect. Could've used more but overall just fine.
Awesome spot. Maybe I missed your commentary before, but you are using an inflatable now? Would love to hear what changed for you in this regards.
I’ve been bring this inflatable on trips when I fly somewhere because I can pack it in a checked bag so I did a bunch of that last summer. For trips in driving distance it’s 100% hard sided kayaks. Which is my much preferred vessel! But definitely not switched to 100% inflatable, it’s just something fun to bring on vacation in case there’s a cool river nearby our destination
@@GatewoodBrown Makes sense!
@@redw0lf848 yes! I could never abandoned my rigid kayaks. This is merely another tool to kayak more