Another epic River Kings story unfolds. Can't wait for the second installment Pete. Couldn't help but think somebody was gonna get tipped off the cliff when their paddles got hung up on those overhanging rocks.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin! It was definitely a concern!

What an amazing adventure, Pete! My back aches just watching you all tote those packs through that rugged terrain, as sit here in recovery from my lumbar procedure. You represent North Carolina well. Welcome, Gatewood Brown. I'm eagerly waiting for more of this series. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott! We await your return to the river! Keep me up to date on your recovery. Let us know if you need anything.

From 5:25 to I guess 8mins has really hit home, because of the truth of it .I don't know how this spring and summer are going to pan out with hiking and kayaking.Looking into this trail because when I will be able this is something I'd very much like to do .Thank you Pete and Gatewood and all the River kings for what y'all do and stand for !

@RiverKingsKayak

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robyn!

Pete I've messaged you several times. While watching this video I'm smiling. When I got interested in white water I visited a friend in North Carolina. To my spirits he took me to Wilson Creek. To this day counting many rivers that run down Wilson Creek was one of the funnest trips I've done. Thanks for all the tips you share bud.

@RiverKingsKayak

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Denny!!!

The start to an incredible adventure. Thanks for having me along, Pete. Looking forward to the next episodes!

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Thanks for coming along and making it better!

@AllThingsOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Better get your version done Gatewood.

@GatewoodBrown

5 жыл бұрын

All Things Outdoors working on it right now!

It starts we've had the build up now it begins. It may be one River King less but a good call Greg it takes a stronger man to admit to his limitations, hat off to you sir. Good luck Pete and the crew

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim!!

What an adventure! Sometimes the best laid plans are no match for Mother Nature. Can't wait to see part 2!

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely STA!

Amazing.....everything.....cant wait for pt 2

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

11:39 Your idea of fun time and squirrel's are probably a little different. I like the way things leveled off too. Epic climb to find water. I love it.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

It scared me a bit! He hit his pack on the overhanging rocks! It is all in part of the fun! Thanks Lee!

This is terrifying to watch ,but another great adventure from the Kings Pete.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill!

This. Looks. Awesome.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frecky!

Oh wow! This one is going to be interesting I'm ready for the next video!

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Right on! It was a good one!

"Knowing that day is coming for all of us" (6:35). Even when my day rapidly arrives I pray the desire always remains. Great message and video.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

Great chapter, can't wait for the second one. Much love Greg, we all have those moments. As mentioned we all hit boundaries at some point. Wise decision making will allow you to experience other, memories.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Spot on Jogger! Thanks!

This should be fun!

Great vid, Pete; looking forward to the rest of the adventure! GB is the man!

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Thank you!

@GatewoodBrown

5 жыл бұрын

Southern Paddler haha thanks SP!

@SouthernPaddler

5 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown You know it!! 😁👍🏻

Great stuff... Cannot wait for the next chapter. I recently had bilateral knee replacements so seeing Greg turn around really got to me. I hope I am able to hike and kayak once I am fully recovered.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! Keep pushing! I'm sure you will get there!

Wow! Nice job with the first installment of this truly epic trip! After packing 55# for 12 miles up the mountain while elk hunting last year, I could almost feel the burn as y'all ascended the chute...AND THAT LADDER!!! What kind of hiking shoes is Gatewood wearing! LOL! Looking forward to the rest of the series (as well as GB's visual storytelling!) "Onward!"

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! We actually talked about you some on the trip. We also are looking forward to GB's video. I forget his shoe make, but they are a big name and did pretty well for him.

@GatewoodBrown

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael! They were Mammut Saentis goretex trail shoes. You’ll see a few shots of them in action on the upcoming video. Almost done!

@MichaelMiddletonTBH

4 жыл бұрын

@@GatewoodBrown Awesome! I can't wait to see your take on the trip!

Another great video of an awesome adventure! I got to watch it while stranded in the Denver Airport waiting on a fuel spill to get cleaned up. 🤦🏻‍♂️ I guess that I can watch a few more videos while we wait! Thanks for entertaining me and keeping me sane!! 😂😂😂

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Oh man! bummer! Thanks Brad and I hope you get home soon!

@mountainsmoore3657

5 жыл бұрын

River Kings Me too! We’ve been bouncing around Wyoming & Colorado for 8 days! We are ready to set foot back in the Southland! Loved the trip and this is the only hiccup, but ready to be home!

Great video! I don’t know any of you guys but I sure did feel for Greg. Looking forward to the next installment

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks EYL!

Just watched it again from the comfort of home, not while being stuck in a crazy airport. Even better this time around because I was less distracted. Hated seeing Greg have to leave, but that climb was epic. Makes me want to back away from this computer and go workout so I could pull something like this off…but I guess that I will just go wash & wax the wife’s truck, then carry her out to eat again…you know, to butter her up for another boat purchase. ;-)

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Lol! Too funny! Thanks Brad! Get after it!!

Man, that was some rough terrain for 50 to 60 lb packs. My body might have given out too.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Yes...it was quite the hike!

Such a great adventure. I really feel for Greg. I've been on both sides of that decision before.

@RiverKingsKayak

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tiger!

Awesome vid pete! That mountain looks like one heck of a you better have a heavy satchel hike.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!!!

Pure awesomeness Pete! I can't imagine the planning and work that went into this journey. Already looking forward to the next chapter. Great Job!

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you KW!

Another epic beginning to a River King adventure. I thought I was watching NatGeo.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!!

Amazing...can't wait for part II...I feel for Greg too...I love that you make decisions based on what's best for one and for the group...but man that ladder portion had me breathing a bit uneasy...way to go...great video...

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks LinH! It was an amazing trip!

Absolutely spellbinding Pete! Can't wait for more!

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

There were a couple times on your Grandfather Mountain climb where I was thinking: "aw, hell no!" And then I remembered in 2013 I did that same climb and said "aw hell no" many times, but kept pushing. The two parts I mainly remember were the ladders and the chute. Such a great climb. Mt. Mitchell was easy the next day after that.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Shawn!!

@shawnlopes6937

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Also, thank you for reminding me what I can do with my stockpile of MREs. Love your videos and getting my 2 year old twin boys on the water this weekend for their first time (canoe).

All right boys, I've watched all your trips, looks like this one is going to be EPIC, can't wait to see the rest of the journey. Cheers from Alberta Canada , keep rockin dudes.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! Will do!

Chapter 1 was amazing! I'm thinking a lot of prep went into that trip!

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed. A little more than my normal kayak camping trips. But well worth it! Thanks Tony!

Great start to the new series. Man...that is one sketchy trail on that cliff face. I can relate to Greg....at 56, I feel I am in a race with time, that is why I value each time I can get outdoors on a trail or a river. I often wonder how I will feel when I can't do it anymore, guess that is why I often push myself so hard, because I know time is a thief and eventually I will wear out....but until then...like you say....Onward!

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

You are all over it Anthony! Keep grinding!

Good luck trying to out do this one. GEEZ!!

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

We'll come up with something! Thanks Nathan!

One day when you are a River Grandpa you will be sitting at the cafe telling this story.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!!

Looks like a great trip! Great video but hurry up with the next chapter:).

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Will do. Not sure if I will hold out until Sunday or drop it midweek...stay tuned!

That is the toughest and most beautiful trail in NC but as a way to get to a navigable stream...???? It will be interesting to see if you hit a steep stream with no trail beside it and have to muscle those little old packs down thru the clinging scratchy rhododendron. Oh FUN FUN FUN !! I look foreward to your next ordeal.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Right on! The next chapters will be right up your alley!!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Suddenly the leadmine trail didn't seem so bad!

@robertunderwood1011

4 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak We can beat the Leadmine for ya ! The 2nd best trail for rugged scenery in NC is the LNCW in Linville Gorge. Like Leadmine, it is not on the USFS map, and it is so risky that some map makers deliberately leave it off. It runs UNDER the NC Wall. LNCW = Lower NC Wall. You could haul your float-packs down thru it to the Sphinx and scramble off the south side of the Sphinx down down down to the river..no trail but vegetation is low. From the Linville river, you could float down. Problem with that is that the class 3,4,5, is all upstream behind you. So forget i mentioned it. How silly of me ! LNCW can not beat Grandfather for scenery but it is a joyous scramble and will kick most hiker's BUTT.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

hmmmmm.....;)

Looked like a fun hike with a 10lb base weight, but honestly I’m not sure I could carry that weight on a flat trail. Greg really look smart here looking forward to the next part because I’m sure you helped a turtle out somewhere.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Lol!! You are on it Randy!

I wouldn't want to do that trail with my ultralight setup... 60 lbs?? I would have left with Greg and grabbed a beer lol.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

He he!! You would be the smart one! LOL. They were heavy!

Know that feeling had to bag more than one because the body won't cooperate

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

It is so disheartening!

Kudo's to Greg. This is just assume.

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

Where is that?

@RiverKingsKayak

5 жыл бұрын

Grandfather Mountain North Carolina

Cool! I will share this if it is ok?

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Please do!

That’s a stout hike, too bad you lost the view, still doing these?

@RiverKingsKayak

Жыл бұрын

We stretch a leg every now and then!