Wow! from mountain top to foothills stream what a journey! I don't think you could have planned our meeting that day at the Johns and Wilson if you tried. It was a great day on the river for Kyle, myself and the rest of our group. We've been following the "Kings" for 2 years. Pete your videos have inspired us to step out and go on our own adventures. You are the great story teller and i am so glad your adventure was in my backyard this time. From my crew to yours Thanks! and we'll see you on the river.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! We appreciate you guys! You are correct about that! We will make it happen on a trip with you all soon! Thanks for the burger and the kind words!

I havnt even began to watch this. But these videos keep me up at night. I can't get enough.

@RiverKingsKayak

2 жыл бұрын

right on! glad to have you along!

Pete!!! I think this is your best soundtrack yet for the videos. OUTSTANDING TRIP!!!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you PegasusTheMajestic! Finding the right music is sometimes the hardest part of the edit! I try to match the energy, mood and sentiment of what was happening in real time...I'm glad it worked!

That was absolutely fantastic! A real long look at packrafting!

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fayley!

Absolute enjoyment watching on a Sunday afternoon. Great video, I was ducking my own head along with you guys dodging the overhanging trees. Sorry it took so long to catch up. Keep up those adventures.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

thanks mrdavewyatt1! will do!

Really enjoyed this one!! Maybe because I paddle an inflatable kayak ( Tributary TomCat Solo ). Having watched you paddle your hardshells, it was interesting watching all of you handle the inflatables. Sometimes some of you looked like me, but mostly you all were paddling the way I want to. Would love a video about what you had to do differently with the inflatables. I have enjoyed your "teaching" kayaking to your friends, and have been inspired by their success. I think hearing about the differences and similarities would help many of us who are learning to paddle inflatables.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe! the packrafts were so much fun! that is a great video idea! ill see what i can do!

wow !! watched all 4 parts in one evening... GREAT. :)

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will!! That trip was special!!

What a great series of videos. This series is the absolute definition of ADVENTURE!!!! Excellent job. The only bad thing I can say about the series is, it is over.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane! I feel the same!

Wow, what a journey.

@RiverKingsKayak

6 ай бұрын

One of my favorites bill!

I'm really enjoying these videos, it's almost like I'm in the raft on this one!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks PCF! The rafts were a ton of fun!

This series was great.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Saltwateking79!

Such an epic segment of this trip. By far my favorite day of the trip. You did a great job leading us around those rapids. Can’t wait to return and run those rapids without gear. Another solid video by the River King’s!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir GB! It was a pleasure! Thank you sir!

Living in Richmond on the James River. I’m about to buy my first whitewater kayak. Just started watching your videos tons of great info and advice.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Adam! Welcome aboard!

That section is gorgeous.. the rock walls.. the rock gardens.. nice white water features. I bet those packyaks don't handle like your reg. boats. I have used duckies on upper new river. they don't handle so great. lol another amazing video... currently planning my next kayak trip.. love your videos for inspiration. I'm hoping to win the Underquilt sunday... I need one!

@RiverKingsKayak

2 жыл бұрын

For sure Hans! Thanks for the encouragement!

Nice adventure. Epic video. Well done. Thanks for posting.,

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!! This one was especially fun!

I found myself wishing for the rapids never to stop - to watch, so relaxing. Excellently edited and produced too. Congratulations to you all.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr.Stoney...it was our sentiment on the river as well.

Such an awesome set of videos you produce. love them all and great expedition!!

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike!! That trip was one of my favorites!

Enjoyed the video! Glad Dirt Dobber hooked you up with a burger! He's a good one!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allen! Yes sir!

Once again another epic series in the River Kings history. Stunning views and Pete your editing is outstanding ie drone to kayak was not unnoticed. And as always your narration of the whole series. Thanks again for putting the effort and time in to share these videos with us. The big question now is WHAT'S NEXT . Take care River Kings Clan until the next one.😉

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim! Gatewood and Chris captured some awesome drone footage for sure! Always nice to hear from you. As far as what is next, we have some ideas!

sat mesmerize watching the video, what a adventure. Wonderful to see a group of people get together and enjoy each others company so well. Amazing video, and great to see a fellow Texan Gatewood ...love his channel as well. Thanks Pete. great stuff

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris! We really enjoyed that one. Gatewood was a huge bonus on that trip...he is a super guy!

👊😎 big time kudos gents! That was a great journey! Thanks for sharing the voyage!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks canajian!

Great footage of one of my favorite places on earth

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!

Right on boys, another one in the books, river kings style as always. Epic, fellas, EPIC, Pete, I'll be in touch lol, river tripping in Alberta baby.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Dave! Thanks!

Finally stayed up late and finished the series! And well worth it! Another great video, Pete.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad!

I love these videos - I travel vicariously through you & with you - THANK YOU for this one - epic!!!!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you LinH! We are glad you came along!

Finally had time to watch and as usual you did not disappoint! What a great trip to go on! Makes me look forward to next Spring and Summer. Thanks for taking us along Pete.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff and thanks for coming along!

I love these videos! I'm watching while I get my gear ready for a group adventure I'm going on starting this Friday. We are paddle camping on the North Fork Flambeau River up in northern Wisconsin. Thanks for your inspiration, tips, and ideas. Keep em coming😜

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Murphragous! Will do!

What an amazing expedition!! Great job, Pete!!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks SP!

Long trip guys, great job. A hot bath is well deserved, And probably needed. Lol Thanks for taking us with you. Great narration & photography. Loved it... 👍

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always James! Nice to have you along!

Great video and an awesome series too! Definitely an epic adventure!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks KW!

That was one of the best kayaking videos I have ever seen Pete! Loved this series! BTW I've lived my life as the 3rd Monkey on the ark.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! Right on! Lol

Enjoyed watching great trip

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danny! How have you been?

@dannyminton8870

4 жыл бұрын

River Kings hey I’m getting well been a long road I’m still wanting a kayak Yukon like yours keep me in mind if you find one let me know if you need my number god bless

Sorry I wasn't able to make the premiere, but my wife and I just finished watching and really enjoyed it! What a fantastic trip! Congrats to the entire group on finishing an epic trip! Ironically, immediately after watching last week's episode I went on a "practice hike" with my pack (for upcoming elk hunt) and the first Podcast I came across was about Packraft Hunting and Alpaca Rafts. I may want to pick your brain a little, soon!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes sir! That is how I came to know about them...from my time hunting up in Alaska.

Hey Pete, really enjoyed this series, along with all your other adventures. I live a little farther east than you but know the same rivers. Thanks for taking us along and educating while providing family-friendly entertainment! Looks like y'all were split between self bailers and packrafts with spray skirts on Wilson Creek and FB 9. Can you speak to the advantages/disadvantages of each or what each of you preferred? I've had an Alpacka for a few years but it has a standard floor and no skirt so I'd like to upgrade/retrofit it with one or the other. Thanks!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vann! We all decided that for warm adventures, the self bailer with thigh straps would be the cat's meow. It was just so much easier to get in and out as well as being lighter. There were a few times the water piled up on Squirrel, but it drained fairly quickly. The skirted boats will provide the most optimal whitewater performance as no water will ever get in there. The down sides were a little more weight and when in lighter whitewater, it was just unnecessary. The skirted boats would be a better option in colder adventures as it will provide warmth. However, a drysuit would negate that dilemma. My preferred option would be a gnarwal self bailer with the whitewater thigh straps and seat back. Hope this helps!

@vannfs

4 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks so much for the insight Pete! Very helpful.

Ok I wanted to clear the air on some of the comments about the video. I appreciate those that spoke on my behalf, but Pete wasn't being a prick. It may have seemed that way to some, but far from the truth. Pete and myself have known each other for a long time and often go at it like brothers. Let me just say that Pete puts a lot of time and thought into our trips and his videos. The River Kings wouldnt be what it is today without his hard work and good attitude. I have literally been on the river and met a group of 15 strangers that said Pete was the reason they got into kayaking. So I'm sorry that the sarcasm left a bad impression, its all part of the fun. Pete didnt ask me to say anything. I hope this clears everything up and everyone will tune in for the next adventure.

@transmech

4 жыл бұрын

Squirrel 13 I appreciate you clearing the air next time show you guys laughing or something right after. I stumbled on to this channel and was amazed at the knowledge he has and had much respect for that. When I saw this it kinda ruined it for me. I appreciate that you both were being sarcastic and will continue to watch your adventures and tips. Thanks again.

@devius091

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clearing that up. I guess that I would need to watch more to really grasp your relationships and humor. I thought it was just for external pressures boiling over and chalked it up to that. I really like the content so far and will continue watching. I will also try to catch up on the other videos Pete recommended to me. Thanks for the content and clarification.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Dudley! just poor editing! LOL

I live down the road on other side of the county, have kayaked the John's several times and hiked along Wilson's creek a few times, and thank you for giving a good perspective of the creek and river from your packrafting journey - and those drone shots were awesome! keep up the good work!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks lou36!

This was such a great series. Loved your editing and narration. Gatewoods video was awesome too, so cool to see the two different editing styles. Do the River Kings sell any merch? Spotted a few hats and if so would love to get me one.

@RiverKingsKayak

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob!

Man, I would love to be able to get in on one of these trips! Not sure if you do that kind of thing, but if you do, I'd love to be considered! From Eastern NC, living in Western NC, now. Only been kayaking a few years, just getting into whitewater this year for the first time. Loving this channel, great job!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks StephenI am thinking of doing a group paddle soon...stay tuned!

Pete, your videos and editing are fantastic! What an epic journey!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Good to hear from you again! We should get together for lunch.

Great video 👏🏾 Man, if you're heading back to rockadock you gotta swing thru Columbus, Ga and float the longest urban white water course and checkout the national infantry museum.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks GB! I am still unsure due to schedule, I'll need to do that for sure!

Me likes.thats a great idea with the pack rafts.thinking wilsons maybe a bit over my skill lvl in a kayak but those rafts look fun.like a big river floating pillow cushion of no worries be happy ☺

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry...they are a blast!

Did you ever feel a rock on the bottom? I have heard really good things about alpaca! Great design!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

When the seat is inflated, no issues at all! Squirrel was experimenting with his and found this out! Lol

Awesome video Pete. Ck out my latest video, you may reconize the river but dont mention which one it is. one of my favorites.

I so love these videos.....you boys need some Indiana Hoosier hospitality.....Our IRIDIUM stoves are a must for these manventures!!!! E mail us and will get you some

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Great trip. What class rapids on this trip?

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The gorge is 4, but we caught it on the low side.

We just ordered a pair of @Alpacka Raft Wolverines, we are a little bumbed they discontinued that sweet lime green ! Do you know what models you guys had ? they handled that creek like a champ !

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

I was in a gnarwal, squirrel had a med alpacka self bailer, chris had a small alpacka with cruiser deck, GB had a med alpacka ww package.

@toddwalsh3332

4 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak well you got us excited about what these boats can do and that how much fun small low volume creeks and rivers can be. You made it look easy, although i am sure it was not. Do you know what the flow rate of Wilson was. As new paddlers we are trying to learn what theses different flow rates look like so we don't end up going to a river that is above of our skill level. Thanks for the Videos.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

@@toddwalsh3332 it was -7" on the gauge

Pete...how did you come up with the idea for the Unsanctioned trip?

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

I've done some source to see trips before and I really enjoy them. And after Whitewater paddling Wilson Creek for so long it's always been in the back of my head to do that River from the source.

Do you think a tandem aire inflatable kayak would work over the rocks?

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Only in low water conditions and if it was self bailing. otherwise, it would not do so well. Those would be really easy to wrap around a rock in the heavy current.