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WV Wes
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 21 มิ.ย. 2012
Kayaking, Exploring West Virginia, Camping, Outdoor and Kayaking Gear, DIY projects, art, and live music.
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Sturgill Simpson concert CLIPS. Huntington, WV Nov 16, 2024
Sturgill Simpson concert CLIPS. Huntington, WV Nov 16, 2024
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Autumn Hike in Appalachia. Chief Logan State Park
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My daughters and I walk the Water Fall Trail in Chief Logan State Park in Logan, WV These videos are a fun hobby for me to touch into a creative outlet and hopefully inspire others to do fun activities. I'm a beginner kayaker, terrible camera man, and pretty much amateur in most activities I document for the WV Wes channel. If you have any questions about the places I go, or gear I use, feel fr...
why inflatable kayaks are great on whitewater.
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In this video, we look at my buddy moe kayaking onto rocks. These videos are a fun hobby for me to touch into a creative outlet and hopefully inspire others to do fun activities. I'm a beginner kayaker, terrible camera man, and pretty much amateur in most activities I document for the WV Wes channel. If you have any questions about the places I go, or gear I use, feel free to comment. You can a...
Inflatable kayaks on the best whitewater section in Wyoming County West Virginia during Spring flows
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The Guyandotte River in Wyoming county WV Simon to RD Bailey Lake. 8 miles at 5 foot level. Class 2 whitewater. April of 2024. Moe captured the footage. Wes, Moe, and Mike D. These videos are a fun hobby for me to touch into a creative outlet and hopefully inspire others to do fun activities. I'm a beginner kayaker, terrible camera man, and pretty much amateur in most activities I document for ...
Short edit of The Big Day on the Big Coal River
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The Big Coal River in Oct 2024 Columbus Day. Dartmont Public access to Lions Park on the Coal River. These videos are a fun hobby for me to touch into a creative outlet and hopefully inspire others to do fun activities. I'm a beginner kayaker, terrible camera man, and pretty much amateur in most activities I document for the WV Wes channel. If you have any questions about the places I go, or ge...
Mephiskapheles at the Loud in Huntington, WV.
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These videos are a fun hobby for me to touch into a creative outlet and hopefully inspire others to do fun activities. I'm a beginner kayaker, terrible camera man, and pretty much amateur in most activities I document for the WV Wes channel. If you have any questions about the places I go, or gear I use, feel free to comment. You can also email me @ james.robertson@lindsey.edu www.youtube.com/@...
Autumn day paddling a canoe on the Most Beautiful Flat Water Appalachian River in West Virginia
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The Big Coal River in Oct 2024 Columbus Day. Dartmont Public access to Lions Park on the Coal River. These videos are a fun hobby for me to touch into a creative outlet and hopefully inspire others to do fun activities. I'm a beginner kayaker, terrible camera man, and pretty much amateur in most activities I document for the WV Wes channel. If you have any questions about the places I go, or ge...
Fall Solo Canoe Paddle on an Autumn Morning in Appalachia. Guyandotte River, Man West Virginia
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These videos are a fun hobby for me to touch into a creative outlet and hopefully inspire others to do fun activities. I'm a beginner kayaker, terrible camera man, and pretty much amateur in most activities I document for the WV Wes channel. If you have any questions about the places I go, or gear I use, feel free to comment. You can also email me @ james.robertson@lindsey.edu www.youtube.com/@...
Great Blue Heron on the Guyandotte River on a Autumn Morning
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Great Blue Heron on the Guyandotte River on a Autumn Morning
The Best Budget Camp Hammock. $25. Covacure on Amazon. Big Guy Approved!
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The Best Budget Camp Hammock. $25. Covacure on Amazon. Big Guy Approved!
Rescued a Lost Canoe out of the Guyandotte River in Appalachia WV in the Autumn.
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Rescued a Lost Canoe out of the Guyandotte River in Appalachia WV in the Autumn.
Weenie fest 2024 with the WVWA. Gauley River, WV. Jodie to Gauley Bridge. Kayaking aire tater
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Weenie fest 2024 with the WVWA. Gauley River, WV. Jodie to Gauley Bridge. Kayaking aire tater
New River, Glade creek to GVSB. camp and kayak in the Fall rain. with the WVWA
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New River, Glade creek to GVSB. camp and kayak in the Fall rain. with the WVWA
Early Fall Inflatable Kayaking on a scenic Appalachian River. Guyandotte River, WV.
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Early Fall Inflatable Kayaking on a scenic Appalachian River. Guyandotte River, WV.
Low water on the Guyandotte River. Moe running rapid backwards.
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Low water on the Guyandotte River. Moe running rapid backwards.
The whitewater lifejackets that I wear while Kayaking
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The whitewater lifejackets that I wear while Kayaking
2 days kayaking R.D. Bailey Lake in WV. No luck fishing.
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2 days kayaking R.D. Bailey Lake in WV. No luck fishing.
Glade Creek to Grandview Sandbar on the New River, WV whitewater kayaking. AIRe inflatable Tater
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Glade Creek to Grandview Sandbar on the New River, WV whitewater kayaking. AIRe inflatable Tater
The fish don't bite when Kayaking fishing the Little Coal River in Boone County, WV.
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The fish don't bite when Kayaking fishing the Little Coal River in Boone County, WV.
My New Homie, Caleb is gonna be a gnarfiend! Upper New River Kayaking!
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My New Homie, Caleb is gonna be a gnarfiend! Upper New River Kayaking!
Cody getting worked in a wave! Upper New River, WV.
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Cody getting worked in a wave! Upper New River, WV.
Friday Evening River view. Guyandotte River, WV
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Friday Evening River view. Guyandotte River, WV
My thoughts on some Walmart Rec Kayaks available in 2024.
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My thoughts on some Walmart Rec Kayaks available in 2024.
Guyandotte River, Logan WV Kayak Fishing for the very first time.
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Guyandotte River, Logan WV Kayak Fishing for the very first time.
Channel update. Flat water paddle on the Guyandotte in WV
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Channel update. Flat water paddle on the Guyandotte in WV
Eagle on the Guyandotte River. Logan, West Virginia
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Eagle on the Guyandotte River. Logan, West Virginia
AIRe tater inflatable whitewater kayak. first look.
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AIRe tater inflatable whitewater kayak. first look.
What was the deal with the person who passed out? Are they okay?
@@deanoallen5096 first I heard anything about it other that Sturgill making the comment about stretching
Hapoend next to me.She just got a little to hot, several people got her water, she was ok after a few minutes..felt bad for her being the center of attention amongst the band and 5000 people
if u need someone to scout the rocks send moe ahead :P
@@squeakandcookie he's starting to get a reputation. Lol
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Another Beautiful run would be the Marsh Fork, take out at Arnett Fire Department, put in at Saxon. The river is wild with Class 2-3 rapids, watch out for downfalls of Hemlocks that sometimes block the entire river in rapids. This is fairly continuous, slightly more so than the Bluestone River. Also, watch for a strainer on the bank (river right) about halfway into trip, at high levels, ugly! The flat rocks are piled up in this section on the right bank and the water flows through them. One of the prettiest runs in WV, a Jem. The Jungle! But be warned, this is not the place for aborting, the sides of the river are steep and the road is far away.
I did this section several times in WW kayaks. When the water is up and the lake is down there are rapids all the way to the boat ramp (2 hard class 2s). If the levels are right one can also paddle through the tunnel which is up river from the lake and comes out just below the boat ramp. It cuts a lot of slack water, but it is dark inside and has no way to get out if you flip in it, as the walls are totally vertical. I've seen the rapid at the second campground, (5:15) flip a lot of boaters, it might be class 3 at some levels, but it looks mild on your trip. Indian Creek just south of this run is another choice if at low flood levels, but it was full of trash the last time I ran it. It's easy class 1-2 and short. Continue south of Bailysville it's on the right across the river bridge. For a harder run (class 3-4) Huff Creek can be run at high levels, but it is not for swimmers, the rocks are fresh cuts and can be very brutal. Keepers exist on this run, as well, and can be hard to escape. About a 3-mile run, starting at Lizard Creek to below the spillway.
@@ronniemurphy2124 are you in that area? Do you still boat? Always looking for people to boat with!!! Little huff is above my skill level but it looks fun!!! I'll be looking for that Indian creek section though!!!!
@@WVWes I am in the area, but I'm disabled now. I kayaked for about 15 years, ran the NRG several times. I've run the Bluestone one year 13 times. I've paddled the Yok in Pa. and the Nat. in N.C. But I've also climbed most of the moderate routes in the NRG. Climbing was my first love, but I really enjoyed Kayaking, too. If I may suggest that you to join West Virginia White Water Assoc. (WVWA) They will help you to find paddling companions. They also have clinics to train people. A great bunch. I made many good friends there. I wish I could still paddle but life has a way of slowing down, so enjoy it while you can.
Great video too!
One hell of a show! I was up front near the horns.
@@clownblood6398 such a good show! I'm hoping for some more ska n punk shows to come through.
@@WVWes agreed! It's been too long.
That's a section I'm down for. I'd like to check that river off my list and get something in that part of the state.
I'll let u know when it's running and we'll get on it!!!
The Bluestone Gorge is by far better. You can ride the sky tram out if it is in season at Pipestem, it was$10 for a flat car last time I did it, in the late 90s. Both sections are great, but the lower one is best and it starts at Eads Mill bridge, or you can run Camp Creek if it is up, but watch for flooding as the creek becomes dangerous at flood levels. Camp Creek section (2-2.5 miles) starts at the Baptist church on Eads Mill Road. Run shuttle to Pipestem tram lift parking lot. Don't block parking or interrupt Church services on Sunday mornings. God bless and keep you on the river!
@@ronniemurphy2124I would like to run that river too!
@ronniemurphy2124 I'm hoping to get on that one. Everyone I've talked about that run with acts annoyed by that tram but I think it sounds like a fun experience.
@@WVWes I've used it several times and the cost of the flat car can be shared by 4 boaters. But it must be done in season as it is closed out of season, so call before making the run. You can run all the way to the lake, but it is a long trip of about 21 miles, I believe, and some of it on flat water. The upper section from Spanishburg to Eads mill bridge is also a great run, especially toward the end, and has a few good class 2-3 ledges, which should be run center left if in doubt. Watch out for "bear claw" which is an undercut rock bank, running down river right. I know of swimmers that got trashed pretty bad under this claw. Eads Mill rapid can be scouted from the Eads Mill bridge. It is a solid class 3 and the biggest rapid on the river both in size and difficulty. It starts just below Camp Creek and is about 1/4 mile long with the difficulty just above the bridge. Also watch for a portal at the broken dam in the upper section, which can be a put-in, if you ask as it is on private property. This is shortly after the put-in, probably 1/4 of the way into the upper section. I would not recommend running this, as rebar from the dam is thick in the water and it is about a 6' drop, even though I've been with crews that run it in a raft. The Bluestone is my favorite river to run and on a summer day in June at 7' we ran the entire upper and lower section and had a blast, taking out at Pipestem. I also ran the lower section one day from Eads Mill to the lake and the high for that day was 29 degrees F. Needless to say, we saw no one else on the river, but we rarely did anyway.
I spent a year back in the 90’s doing a greenway plan on the Tug Fork for the NOS and USACOE. WV has some beautiful water despite the mountain top mining. Relish my time there on that water.
They're putting an ammonia plant in Mingo County that I'm afraid is gonna ruin the Tug Fork's water quality
Looks like a great channel you have there. I will start checking out some of your videos. I love anything outdoors and kayaking or canoeing are about my favorite activities. My channel has roughly the same vibe, I am not a professional anything but have many years experience in the out doors. I am always trying to make better videos, not only in content but in actual quality of the video. I ain't got all them expensive camera's but my cell phone and go pro, so I do the best I can. As I am older now , I don't do much dangerous white water, Although I like it. I try to stay within my ability and also like to mix in some fishing. Keep making video's and be careful on the water. Thanks for checking out some of my video's, this is my hobby now that I am retired!
@@mike110outdoors thanks for checking it out! I use my phone n gopro too!!
Ha ha been there before
@@hikeswithdogs1 that's my buddy moe. If there's a rock he finds it
Great video, love getting an idea of what the water ways in that part of the country look like!!!
@@hikeswithdogs1 they were a lot lower this year. We didn't get much rain.
Looking to move to the area(have land in Kanawa city) once corporate America puts me out to pasture, glad to see some good kayaking and paddleboarding, this river right up my speed.
@@hikeswithdogs1 if you're gonna be in Kanawha, you're pretty close to a lot of good kayaking. The Elk river and Coal rivers are both really close and have great flat water sections. Tons of Lakes and ponds in the area. Gauley Bridge area has a Facebook group for flat water paddling. And you're going to be about 40 minutes away from the new river which is more whitewater stuff. Email me if you're ever looking for someone to paddle with. James.robertson@lindsey.edu
I love Texas fishing but so jealous of other area’s scenery like this. 🍻🎣
@@jmccOutdoors thanks for checking it out! Texas has some epic rivers that I'd love to paddle! Maybe one day!
The tree with the long narrow pods looked to be catalpa. Not edible sadly. There is a catalpa wine, but it's not related...
@@NikonF5user cool! I see them all the time when I'm out but forget to look it up. Thanks for the info!
Looks beautiful there!
Thanks for checking it out! Yea we got some beautiful surroundings here!
Awesomeness, Wes!! Digging the canoe, bro!! 🛶👍💯
@@SouthernPaddler Thanks Dan! I like paddling it.. sitting in it seems easier on my back than some of my kayaks. Plenty of room for gear too!
@@WVWes Same here- I'm the most comfortable in my canoe! And yes, plenty of room for gear!! 😁
You’re the man! Nice work
@@JaredTaylorWV thanks buddy! Glad you're still watching
@@WVWes always, little brother!
It's good to see some good times on the river, after all the hurricane damage. Ashe County NC here. 🤝
@@RidgeRunner-f2u yea its completely devastating. I feel for everyone affected. Hope you n yours came out ok from it.
Do you still smoke 💨 meth 😅😅😅
Hey it was cool meeting you at the Thursday show! Love your videos dude
@@1134randall cool meeting you man! Thanks for watching them! When spring comes around, hit me up and I'll get on a river with me. I have enough gear to get you out there.
Awesome, Wes! That was pretty wild! And great scenery, too! 💪💯👍
@@SouthernPaddler Thanks for checking it out! That's one of 3 sections on the new river that's class 2 n 3 rapids. Big water but easy rapids. I've heard it compared to the fb section 9 but with more flat water. If you ever want to make the journey, I'd love to show you down.
@WVWes I saw some BIG waves in your vid, for sure! You nailed it! And thanks, Wes! That definitely looks like a great trip!! 👍💯
A suggestion? Include the water level. Helps folks get a sense of what it looks like at different water levels. Thanks for doing them. Happy paddling.
@@georgemichie9408 thanks for the suggestion. I tell myself after every trip that I need to keep up with that but I never do.
@@WVWes I keep a spreadsheet with river/stretch/water level and notes for each run. Perhaps OCD, but often useful to have as rivers can be very different at different levels.
I can play a lot of the Blitzkid songs, but I have no idea what he's doing on bass during that clip of "Dying Day." 😂
@@JakeStrange66 he's a machine!
The fact that people actually buy Ombraz sunglasses makes me loose faith in humanity.
@@syindrome I don't think I've ever paid over 20 for any sunnies.. I'm hard on em so I gotta go cheap.
Can't you just drill some drainage holes?
@@TimBee100 I'm not a fan of drilling holes in these cheap boats but I'm sure someone could make it work.. I'd fuck it up! Lol
@@WVWes- I was joking.
Its the old virginian railway tunnel the line was abandend when the lake was made and rerouted to go over the lake
I've been meaning to get back over there and explore this more but I just havent. I may this fall.
ive had the idea along the lines of a scupper hole. do like a piece of tubing long enough from the bottom of the rear well to the bottom or side to pour out
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Cool! I have the 1 and 2 person air trib. They are solid boats. Never had any trouble with the valves (but one of the floor overpressure valves goes off a little early sometimes). Easy to patch too, if a rodent decides to chew through it. So far they have lasted about 7 years maybe? Mostly on the Salmon river in Idaho, and a little on the Payette. Yeah, slow! Have fun!
Hey, Are they any good or do they slip on wet surface - wet rock?
They are surprisingly the best budget brand water shoes I have bought. Wet rocks on the river are still slick but these seem to grip decently. Thanks for checking it out
Man made
How has it held up?
We just got it back out for year 2. No leaks, but some stitching is coming loose at one spot.
Fun! I duckie the Animas River upstream from Silverton, Colorado and it's not rated but looks about like this. Class 3?
I love the duckie life! Yea its listed as a 3 but it's pretty straight forward.
Is that Micheal with you?
Yea me n bushlad on the blue boat. Gonna put him in a hard boat this weekend
Reminds me of the movie Deliverance
It definitely feels like that over in that area.
Your line was better than mine!!
I just followed you! Lol
i'm thinking to DIY one of my regular glasses, what i do to make this happen?? lol
honestly my make didnt last long.
@@WVWesyeah I tried something, and was not worth it gaha
😝 *Promosm*
Sweet! Looks like a fun day on the river!! 🤘
It was! Thanks for checking it out, Dan! Always gets me pumped when you comment bud!
Heck yeah man!
Buck Harless was actually a relative of mine!
Thats cool! The little town of Gilbert wouldn't exist if not for him.
There looks to be a lot of air in that yellow dry suit. You might be more comfortable if you burp some of that air out of the suit before getting on the water.
You can't tell that fella anything lol
Nice video. The snow makes it beautiful and brings another cool element. You’ll get use to the dry suit and how much clothing to wear under.
Thanks for checking it out! I think Ive been over dressing under that thing.
Looks fun in the dry suit.
Yea it's keeping me out there! Super bulky to paddle in though.