Personal First Descent - Wilson Creek Gorge
Running a river for the first time is a magical experience. I have found nothing outside the construct of extreme sport that compares to the way a first run on a river does. Even more so, a river that is a level up in a paddlers progression. While kayaking Wilson Creek Gorge is nothing new to me, it just never gets old. Another thing that never gets old is taking folks down a river and watching their eyes take it all in for the first time. Running a river for the first time is a magical experience. Even more so, is running a river that is a level up in a paddlers progression. Wilson Creek is one of those southeast classic rivers that I consider to be a gateway to the magical world of Creeking and class 4 kayaking. Come along as Anthony and Steve wind chart their first path though the gorge on a picture perfect day!
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Living in Nevada, I am so jealous of all the types of water you have in your backyard in NC.
@RiverKingsKayak
Жыл бұрын
Yes, we are truly blessed here!
Your very brave doing this. I am petrified of water can't swim etc but I had to watch this it's amazing how you do this . Stay safe 🙏 ❤️
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Teresa!
Ohhhh the digging has been done and I’m all in brother🤘🏽😎
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah!!!!!!
Just ran it yesterday and watched your video tonight it doesn’t get old to me hopefully we’ll ride together again soon
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Im with ya brother!!! Sounds like a plan!
Cette rivière est super intéressante et l'encadrant est au top avec les 2 kayakistes novices .bravo encore bravo ... ils sont en confiances et relax ...j'adore ..je vais reprendre le kayak 😍
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Just making me hungrier, cannot wait to get on this river. Great instruction Pete! “As long as your upright” priceless advice.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
he he! Thanks Troy!!
Ah the memories! :) The Wilson Creek dream.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
We were just talking about how much fun we had with you guys! What fun has the summer brought your way?
Nice job Anthony and Steve
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir! they did so well!
Awesome creek, awesome day, awesome video. Thanks Pete!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
You crushed it Steve!!!
Awesome job everyone! thanks for sharing your skillz to help us beaters become better paddlers brother!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh!! That is what it is all about!
Both motivating and inspirational! AVA Brian
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian!!
I look forward to paddling Wilson Creek one day. I’ve watched so many of these descents, thanks to you.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks macfawlty! Its there waiting!
Gotta get there...another great video ...
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim!
Sweet video, would love to get on that creek one day. Probably a bit of a drive from Oregon. I grew up in the southeast but didn't pick up paddling till I moved to the PNW, but who wants to paddle in water that isn't super cold. Anyways, always enjoy your videos, if your ever in the Columbia Gorge area shoot me a message, would be glad to take you down middle, lower or lower-lower White Salmon.
@RiverKingsKayak
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kayaking_Thomas! I hope to take you up on that one day soon!!
Another great content video with plenty of excitement. Favorite lines: "Rumor has it that real men go down this backwards." and "Just don't go sideways off of any of it. You'll be stuck for a second, you're not going to die there, but it'll funny for the rest of us."
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
he he he! Thanks Ryan!!
I am learning so much from watching these videos. At 18:34 I would never have considered a ferry across that. It looked like very fast moving water but you demonstrated how easy it is with your coaching. Awesome video! Great work you all
@RiverKingsKayak
Жыл бұрын
Right on DSC!
"As long as your upright, it's probably gonna end up just fine", lol. Beck at his best. ;-) Steve crushed it. Really enjoyed watching his rolls and holding out for t-rescues. Even when it didn't work out, that's the sign of controlling the mental game being upside down. Anthony's slow-motion slide was epic cinematography. What a beautiful place to be. Great job, Pete. I liked this level. Can't wait until it's my turn.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton shawhi1! It will be waiting on you!
Better beta than you'll find on AW! Well done once again, Pete. Great to see more PFD on Wilson. Steve and Anthony both rocked it!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton Tiger!!!
The guy in the light colored boat will have a great roll once he stops pulling his head.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Steve is on the cusp of settling into those combat rolls...
Well done!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robin!
Nice video as always
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Akm!
Great vid as always!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks K!
super !!!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Will!
Got to figure a way to silence those snot rockets!!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
LOL. For sure!!
Wow. That current looks incredibly fast for a creek like that.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
At higher flows, it gets pretty rowdy! This is actually a low flow day...
@mattcarrier35120
Жыл бұрын
@@RiverKingsKayak what was the flow when ya'll ran this? Beautiful spot!! Great video as always!
Nice! What elbow pads do you use?
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Those are the WRSI elbow pads...
👋😎👍
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks canajian!
Hi everyone!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 жыл бұрын
he he! Hey Bonnie!