Canoeing The Rapids At Big Bend, North Saskatchewan River

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  • @MattyOutdoors
    @MattyOutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolute Legend material right there!! So sick!

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, you're far too kind. Thanks Matty.

    • @MattyOutdoors
      @MattyOutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nickharland3795 that's gnarly stuff man!

  • @hallbrandon8562
    @hallbrandon8562 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Such a foreign thing for me to see rapids on the North Saskatchewan. Where I live it's such a calm river. Very cool video!

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much. Yeah it calms down pretty good after Rocky Mt. house. Definitely some nice rapids up-river in Banff National Park.

  • @rialobran
    @rialobran 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You even made the missed line look good!
    I know paddling is a niche sport and not the most popular worldwide, but you should be cruising in the 10's of thousands of sub's. I got in my first canoe 40 years ago almost to the day, but I reckon I could learn more from you in an hour than in all that time combined....reckon I could still take you in a tidal river though, lol. ;)

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, well let's just say that I was very happy not to flip my canoe in front of the tourists (and their cameras). Appreciate the comment and very kind words. Not too worried about numbers, just like sharing with like-minded people and canoe enthusiasts. Yep, no doubt you could take me on a tidal river:) Hope I get to try someday!! Thanks, take care.

  • @martinasenf6229
    @martinasenf6229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was exciting, nerve wrecking and exhilarating in the same time to watch you run this one for sure. Well done Nick :)

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much. Yes it was very exciting... what a great day we had. Thanks for the excellent video!!

  • @stillrandy
    @stillrandy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!! Lots of fun there Nick.

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Randy, yeah it was quite a rush!!

  • @larrycarroll7371
    @larrycarroll7371 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW...Big WOW.
    Thanks for sharing that experience.

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much Larry. It was my pleasure. Thank you for watching.

  • @bdh3949
    @bdh3949 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent recovery Nick and a great run. Thanks for sharing it.

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks very much. I think I'll have another go at this one. Thanks for watching.

  • @hikewithmike4673
    @hikewithmike4673 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!....those are some hardcore rapids!

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was quite a rush!! Thanks for watching.

  • @pileofcupsonline2309
    @pileofcupsonline2309 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, this makes me get excited

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Martina did a fantastic job with the camera

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much. Yeah she did a great job. Glad you enjoyed.

  • @BackpackingWithJason
    @BackpackingWithJason 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness that looks fun!!

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey thanks Jason. It was a ton of fun!!

  • @albertarooftoptenters
    @albertarooftoptenters 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look at you go all pro like. Camera crew and spectators.

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha... All I could think about was not flipping my canoe in front of the tourists!! Thanks, take care.

  • @terryw.milburn8565
    @terryw.milburn8565 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Handled That Just Like A Pro, Nick, Thanks, Safe Paddling, Friend ! ATB T God Bless

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks very much Terry. Appreciate the kind words. Be safe, and all the best. Nick

  • @nibimocs
    @nibimocs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made it look a lot better than I would have :D . Good job staying upright in all that. Enjoyed.

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Larry. It was not how I envisioned it, but I might have another go at it another time. Take care.

  • @adamharris6251
    @adamharris6251 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sure make that look easy 😂😂. Nice work staying dry!

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Adam. Haha, yeah as smooth as silk.

  • @Martyupnorth
    @Martyupnorth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes.

  • @markmatheson603
    @markmatheson603 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looked like a pro to me. Awesome!

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mark. It was quite a rush, might have another go at it someday. Take care.

  • @BCBoatsAndCanoes
    @BCBoatsAndCanoes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again, great (second) perspective. A luxury to bring your own camera woman 😄.
    Spectacular place you live.

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks again Udo. Haha, yeah it is definitely a luxury. Banff and Jasper are two of my favorite places to visit. Take care.

  • @geeyore7726
    @geeyore7726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great run on a great river. Maybe you didn't have much time to catch the views!! It's all good when the boat stays in one piece!

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much. Haha, yeah it certainly could have been worse, glad I didn't swamp or capsize. Thanks for watching, take care.

  • @chelevision
    @chelevision 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there, we really enjoy your videos, and want to know if you have ever done the McLeod from peers alberta to whitecourt. I cannot find any footage anywhere for that Canoe float I was wondering if you might have some insight for me as we would like to do that mid summer.

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello, and thanks very much. I haven't paddled the McLeod past Peers (Hwy 32), but from what I have heard it is quite tame and mellow. There is supposed to be a "canyon section" in that stretch, but should be no rapids to worry about. I have only found one video showing part of this section. I'm not sure where exactly they put-in, but I think it is closer to Whitecourt than Peers.
      th-cam.com/video/BTaJ0RZfgKQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @jimhanson7476
    @jimhanson7476 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi nick, you could run that rip all day.... Nice .......

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jim. It was an exciting finish to a great day. Hope you getting time on the water this summer. Take care.

  • @backpackboat1
    @backpackboat1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looked pretty impressive to me!

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks for that. Definitely great fun!!

  • @bobellamy7120
    @bobellamy7120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s bad ass man.. gunna have to get out on a few floats next summer..I was wavering on which canoe to get for a few summers now but went with a packraft instead. So I’ll be messaging you soon for some float lessons.Maybe learn a thing or two from the legend himself.

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey thanks very much Bo. Yeah we'll hit some rivers for sure. I've never been in a packraft, but would gladly help where I can. I definitely have some rivers in mind we could try, get you in some nice current. Sweet man, I'm stoked.

  • @johnwilson9261
    @johnwilson9261 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Nick, great Vid as usual. Sort of a related question about the north Saskatchewan in Edmonton. Do you know roughly how long it takes to canoe from the Devon bridge to the Capilano Boat launch?

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi John, thanks very much. Devon to Capilano is about 50 kms, with some pretty slow current. Depending on flow (and/or wind), it could be a long day, say 6-10 hours, give or take. But a nice trip, a great way to see the city!! Hope that helps, safe paddling!!

    • @johnwilson9261
      @johnwilson9261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nickharland3795 thanks Nick, that's helps a lot! Cheers!

  • @pablojimenezchacon1357
    @pablojimenezchacon1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome

  • @ColemanOutdoors
    @ColemanOutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was cool! Remix with some tire screeches and engine sounds. Title...
    Fast & Furious 17: Saskatchewan River Drift

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, yeah sounds good. Thankfully there were no roll-overs:)

  • @danawick9817
    @danawick9817 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    did you damage your Canoe?? man you are fearless lol glad youre ok. so hows your blood pressure after that. Stay safe my friend .

    • @nickharland3795
      @nickharland3795  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It got some new scratches and gouges, but had plenty to begin with:) Yeah it was a good rush, an exciting way to end the day. Stay safe as well Dana, thank you for watching.

  • @WisconsinEric
    @WisconsinEric 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!

  • @paulkerby4829
    @paulkerby4829 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice