Tellico River Kayaking - Telli-Snow!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- I finally got on the river with Tony and Caleb Eyl! I headed west for the marathon day trip to the Tellico. Only this time, the Tellico was a Winter Wonderland of kayaking heaven. Tony is a level 4 instructor as well as a class act on and off the river. Caleb has rocketed in his skill progression this summer. I wouldn't be surprised if the sponsors start calling. I also gave the rally call to Jerry Yang. He immediately jumped on the opportunity. He is at a weird point in his progression. He is already naturally better than many of his piers and mentors but at 2 months of paddling, he does not have the experience and river knowledge that usually accompanies that ability. So what do yo do when you are a budding extreme kayaker stuck in a class 2 world? You dig deep inside and answer the rally to fire up something bigger than you were expecting. You go run some waterfalls!!! He not only got his first waterfalls in, but also his first taste of class 4 kayaking at Jerad's Knee. His passion and natural abilities has enabled a very rapid progression with the sky as the limit. It feels like almost 20 years ago! The Tellico was my first creeking experience and I couldn't think of a better next step for Jerry! What a setting to get your first waterfalls in! Level was 2.4' on the gage. The Tellico River, TN is always a magical experience!
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Just BEAUTIFUL .
Thanks Neil! It was stunning!
Class V road. Wonder if those guys know how to roll up if they get upside down in their truck?
This video had me really involved. Almost like I was there involved. I found myself whooping out loud when folks really stuck it, and shouting "Up! Up! Up! when they rolled. I was worried like crazy when, just before Baby Falls, he went upside down. I was afraid he was going to go over upside down, but he pulled a hero roll right back up and then stuck the landing! Very exciting.
Yes, it's over a year old, but it was the first time for me watching it. It was definitely a different landscape than this year's New Year's trip, but oh my was it pretty. All in all, it was pretty impressive. No one swam, and getting stuck for just a short time in a hydraulic is exciting more than anything.
This was just fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. It makes lonely winter days pass a lot more quickly and enjoyably.
Thanks MammaDuck!
The Baby Falls part literally made me lol. I was expecting something epic and... it was definitely that.
He he! Glad you enjoyed that William! Some folks only include the highlights. I throw it all in there!!
@@RiverKingsKayak I respect that! Even the most skilled folks in any discipline make mistakes. I think it's admirable to, not only show that you're human but, also be able to laugh about it. 10/10 content, man!
@@williamcourtney8593 thanks brother! He who can laugh at himself will laugh often!
Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. You make it look easy. 😏👌
Thanks Tom! I try!
@@RiverKingsKayak You do a great job. So professional and entertaining! Music is always top notch.
Excellent video!!!!
Thanks Omid!
Nicely done.
Thanks Brian!! Was an awesome day!
Beautiful
Thanks saltyw1!
As a bigger dude it was awesome seeing Nathan rip shit up!
he did well!!
fabulous
Thanks Janice!
I started watching your kayak camping videos a week ago, watching you guys do it the same way we do let us know we're doing something right. Never thought I'd be interested in white water, but I've watched a couple of those so far. My favorite one being the one with P5 doing his thing and you beaming harder than he hit it (as an Eagle Scout Dad, I know the feeling). Still, I thought I'm getting up there so white water is probably not for me. Now, a video with a fellow grey beard and here I am cruising craigslist and the marketplace. I didn't need that money anyway!
Right on Dean! Thanks for the kind words!! Never too old for ww kayaking! Just ease into it and find your zone of adventure. Enjoy it!
@@RiverKingsKayak Thank you, I've been doing the longboat thing for a while now. Never (intentionally) been on the WW. Maybe we'll meet on the river one day.
That looks like so much fun, if only I was 35 yeas (or so) younger. Perhaps there will be rivers & rapids in heaven! 😁
Thanks Linda!! I hope so too!
Wow, those views gave me chills just sitting on the couch!
Those dark corners where the sun never reaches had that deep blue icy look to them...it was amazing!
Fun!Fun!Fun! Awesome beautiful footage! What a great time y’all had, enjoyed the video.
Thanks Mitchell!
Another spectacular production!
Thanks Rob!
Your right Pete winter wonderland looked awesome. Y'all nailed it and the snowy backdrop was a plus. keep it up
Thanks DD! Looking forward to next weeks vid too!
Way to go Jerry!!! Pulling out a combat roll right above Baby Falls! Incredible job keeping your exposure in a stressful environment
Thanks Noah! I know Jerry was pumped about it!
AWESOME DAY TO BE ON THE RIVER
indeed Chuck! thanks!
Looks amazing!
Thanks Matt! Was very cool to see that river under the ice blanket after all these years.
Whoever told Jerry he wasn’t ready for class II or higher is insane. Dude combated above baby falls and still went for the boof... Keep paddling hard Jerry! You got endless possibilities.
My thoughts exactly!! Thanks Benjamin!
Great video Pete , this is another favorite and will be watched many time's to come.
Thanks Nathan!
Great video of how to do winter paddling safely and still have a great time
Thanks Don!
I also joined the rambunctious crowd over the holiday and went down the river, Thankful to have all my body parts. This is dedication folks!
Right on Adam!
What an awesome paddling adventure! Absolutely beautiful winter wonderland. One of these days I'll buy a dry suite and be able to do some winter trips down the river.
For sure Sane!
Tellico looks like a Fun river to run. Love the drops.
Tellico is a very special place!
Nice. A snow day on the Tellico was my second favorite paddling day ever. #1 was section IV during the solar eclipse.
Right on Mitch!!
Great stuff! Clutch roll by Jerry before that drop. 👍🏻
Thanks MD! Jerry would not want to replicate that event, but deep down, we all love those stories the best!
Wow, that was epic! Great scenery, people, video....btw, that stinky area you passed just west of Asheville is where I grew up. Canton, Clyde, Lake Junaluska, Enka all the way to Maggie Valley. Dont miss having to drive that stuff, haha
Right on Bob! Beautiful country up that way!
Great video, probably your best yet!
Thanks SweetpotatoSlim!
the banana colour scheme is just awesome dude or as we say around these parts: 'rather splendid what?'
Thank you Ian!!! I love the yellow!!
Dude. 11:55 That combat roll just feet away from a 12 foot drop.... that right there is why you need to know how to roll.. 100% of the time. Wow.
you got it Jason! the roll will open up all kinds of opportunities for you on the river!! It completely changes how you paddle!
Hey Pete! What are you wearing on your head at 3:18? I just bought a drysuit and am curious if I need to get anything for my head? Just getting into WW paddling thanks to your videos and am excited to extend my paddling season (whitewater and regular paddling) into the winter. Thanks!
It is a neoprene skull cap. makes a difference on those super cold days.
Great video! How are you liking that rewind? I just picked one up a week ago
I like it. That stern will let you know about it every now and then...like when it buried up and spit me to the right just above Baby Falls. It was my fault though. I was lazy paddling as if I was in a creeker. Boofs well, carves into eddies like a dream, fast, and other than laying back into the stern, it is very predictable. I like it! I love my braap. However, the braap is a displacement hull which means as long as Im going down river, it is the cat's meow. As soon as you turn around to try to surf, the braap becomes a scud....lol. That is where the rewind will shine as it surfs super well and is def. more playful.
This says 2.4 ft, just watched a video that said 2.5 ft and it looked significantly beefier… is there really that much of a difference with .1ft more water?
There could be several factors at play here. Different lens settings on the GoPros can change how big or small rapids look. The offset on the gages between the areas we run and the gage locations can cause a discrepancy. Also, it is possible that the other video simply got the level wrong in the description. I always go to the gage source when I get home from a run to verify exactly what it was while I was running. It could have been listed as 2.5 when the paddler last checked before the run but the river was actually rising and was higher when he/she was actually paddling. And yes, on a smaller creek or river like the Tellico, a little change in the gage can present a significant difference in how the water feels or looks. However, 2.4 and 2.5 are both great levels. can you share the link of the other video?
I don't understand the "not ready for class II river" comment. Maybe I don't understand the ratings but isn't class II where WW starts? How is anyone supposed to learn WW without actually getting out there on some whitewater?
Exactly Josh! the day you sit in a boat for the first time, you are ready for class 2. Otherwise, it is not whitewater! It was a crazy statement.
What brand/modern of dry suit do you wear?
NRS Crux
dry suit check?!
he he he!! you got it!
How in the world do you run out of gas?? Sheesh.
Ha ha! was looking for a good gas station to err, uh, make a deposit...lol. I found out that the "60 mile" low gas light does not actually mean 60 miles...more like 35 or 40. We got lucky and limped off at an exit with a gas station just a few hundred yards away. ha ha ha ha! I'm an idiot is the only real explanation!