2-Days Whitewater Canoeing on a FAMOUS Canadian River

Alex and Eric head out to the Ottawa River for a weekend of whitewater canoeing. A brand new Esquif Canyon canoe with whitewater outfitting (Mike Yee Outfitting, North Water Spray Deck) ready for its maiden voyage. This was the perfect whitewater prep for our 2021 expedition, Cote Nord: Maze to the Aguanish.
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[@jamoliverj]

Best communication of all time! Clear, respect, no stress communication. This is an example of how to communicate and plan a run. Love it!

[@tommyballou]

This channel is consistently some of the best paddling content between action and explanation.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks Tom!

[@operationawesome8567]

I was just starting to get "Northern Scavenger withdrawls." It's great to see another video.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Glad we can start to fix that! Cheers

[@richardwebb8530]

One of the best technical videos I’ve seen.... good job!

[@alanbierhoff6831]

I’d go over Niagara Falls with you in the stern if you said we could make it. You’re awesome!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Haha I have been working on finding the right line. Ill let you know when I'm there ;)

[@alanbierhoff6831]

@@NorthernScavenger 😆

[@mattvaandering]

Thanks for featuring the bike! Among the greatest inventions in human history....after the canoe

[@NorthernScavenger]

haha no doubt! It was a big part of this mission

[@lint2011]

Great tutorial...I was reluctant to watch thinking it would be just another lake/river outing. I was wrong...enjoyed complete show.

[@johnfunk7568]

Great to see you and Taucer out there!!!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks John

[@kirstymilligan9813]

Great to see you guys back, I have missed Northern Scavenger. Looks like a great trip!

[@louisevanpolanen6380]

I loved this video for the technical canoeing. I'd love more commentary on what you're doing, how you decide what to do, and why you do what you. When do you paddle hard, when do you paddle slow. Tips on reading the river. I'm just getting into canoeing. My husband and I are taking a beginner river canoeing course this spring, but it's always so helpful to see what others do.

[@NorthernScavenger]

We would like to get some more videos like these out there!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Great maneuvers Boys... fun video to watch

[@XanderBudnick]

Fun to watch and super informative - great video Alex

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks man! I have been watching your whitewater videos as well. Saw that we ran the Petawawa right around the same time last year. Had the same issue with the same strainer on Rollway Rapids...want to get back to run it at some point

[@XanderBudnick]

@@NorthernScavenger I am but an amateur :p you guys have some real talent. Maybe we make a trip of it next year at some point. Strainer might still be there tho :/

[@theresabassemier9901]

Beautiful sneak route!

[@TS-xj5mt]

I try to learn whitewater by watching videos and yours is one of the best by far. Well done. Great channel.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Cheers! Thanks for watching

[@cyclostrophic]

Having recently had my first moving water lesson (northern BC) I really appreciate the descriptive narration and communication between paddlers and excellent footage! Thanks! Well done!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching

[@JourneysFlow]

We love hearing your planning and explanations and the flawless executions are impressive every time! Thanks for sharing!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching

[@kbmaure]

I love all those maneuvers, I learned a lot from you guys. Just got my first kayak this year and have been a lot more confident knowing the tricks you guys show. Thanks and keep those videos coming.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Glad to hear it! Stay safe and happy paddling!

[@robertwells1993]

Good to gain confidence with new canoe, looks very capable of your next adventure, look forward to that Alex, and Eric.

[@avbtube2]

You make is look so easy. 🛶🌊

[@simian5805]

I learned more from these videos than 4 years of summer camp.

[@NorthernScavenger]

hahaha glad to hear it!

[@EzeAdventurer]

10:00 was a sick move nice dudes!

[@Racing1954]

Great instructional video. Having fun watching

[@jaysway2346]

Awesome explanations and loved how you circled what to look for, thumbs up for sure!

[@bushcrafty3480]

Great video, that was impressive comms from the stern, we all knew exactly what to do. Cheers from NZ!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Glad to hear it!

[@beatsgriffracing]

Awesome video. Tremendous skillage. I portage everything, so its great to see people that know how to do it.

[@jimf1964]

Pretty slick I tells ya. I see your buddy has a new hair cut. Looks good on him….but since I have the same hair, maybe I’m just biased. I love his enthusiasm. He gets how awesome an experience it is. Wish I had a buddy like you too. Thanks for the video. Seeing it all broke down like that was interesting. I’ve only paddle on lakes, so it was informative.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Yeah he is joining the bald club for now haha. Glad to hear it Jim! Thanks for watching

[@tombeckett4340]

Very cool thanks.🇨🇦👍

[@tomcook7676]

Awesome!

[@mycampingobsession]

Excellent!!!!! I am in awe of your skills and you and Eric really are totally in tune! Impressive!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks Vicky! A few whitewater trips under our belt will do that.

[@mycampingobsession]

@@NorthernScavenger for sure, lol! I gotta learn some whitewater skills, but first I need a different canoe…don’t think skin on frame will quite cut it😊

[@GAR85120514]

Great to see you all back at it. Thanks

[@unnamedman1720]

Glad to see you back at it boys, keep up the good work!

[@margaretpigot5503]

Well done! Looking forward to your upcoming adventure.

[@guyrichard2030]

Awesome 🌊🌊🌊🛶 Incroyable 🤙😀👌✌🇨🇦

[@sherrierifenberg2199]

Sweet!

[@downeastprimitiveskills7688]

Under the Yoke should return! Nice run, great to play when its time to play.

[@saltedbiscuit]

Great video, can’t help but think that Bill Mason would be very proud of your approach to running that section of River… he loved working the rivers using back paddling and eddies. Well done boys

[@jamoliverj]

For sure! Bill was always a fan of the slow back paddle approach.

[@toddbrunermer5971]

Really enjoyed this one! Nice to see different lines to paddle the same rapid set. As always, great paddle work and a good refresher.

[@christopherosmers7575]

glad to see you back

[@TheOpenboater]

I used my bike once for a return to the car. It was a bad idea as I was really tired before I even got to the bike. Different muscle set but the same power source. Lol. That was some nice paddling, you guys work well together. Looking forward to your future trips.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Haha I actually thought about that which is why we started with the bike! Thanks for watching!

[@tomgrantham9992]

Nice paddling.

[@gilligansisle6914]

always love your content and Attitude! you guys are great! thanks for sharing the vid

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

That was really great. Thanks! 🙂😇🚣‍♂️

[@williamkenyon9858]

Great video. I use them to show my girlfriend the different lines in the river. Love the way you mark them so the viewer can actually see what you’re talking about. Be safe and see ya out there

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks William! Cheers

[@bernkondret9981]

Really nice work.

[@ExploreTheBackcountry]

Tight lines boys! Nicely done. I've gotta hit that river up one day. Sweet stuff.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks man! Let me know when you are going. Would be more fun with two canoes 😉

[@ritawilson8762]

That's some sick skills. Good job!

[@grindpalm]

Practise makes perfect! ♥️

[@digdug1577]

Fun trip, good 4 u guys! Great practice sessions too honing in your skills! 🙏🔥

[@heffernandan]

Awesome!! You guys are great and tons of fun to watch

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks Dan!

[@martymorissette]

Oh the Ottawa river! Always a fun one for sure! We should connect for a white water trip next year!

[@codycameron2324]

Awesome ‼️ 💯 , really enjoyed watching you two in the flow to James Bay. Looking forward to seeing what you guys are doing next!!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Cheers! Thanks for watching Cody

[@lunabouch]

Great job!!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Thanks Paul

[@Jimbo-un6up]

Another awesome video. Can't wait for the Quebec adventure!!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Coming this winter! Thanks for watching

[@jillnkona]

Wow, you guys are awesome. This is my first view, and I subscribed. I’m super impressed with your skill and communication, but even more impressed that you show the decisions of what not to run. As mom to two adventuresome boys, thanks! You’re showing major skill, impressive communication, and that even with both, you need to make decisions about what to tackle and what to skip. Love it!

[@davidhill5494]

An episode so nice, I watched it twice.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Ah thanks David! Glad you enjoyed it

[@joshpwnsnoobs]

cant wait to see your epic long jouyrney

[@NorthernScavenger]

Coming this winter!

[@jamesmcintosh9252]

Yewww can’t wait for the big trip videos!!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Coming this winter!

[@Ianhurley54]

Nice work guys

[@whwilkie]

Great vid! Your whitewater videos have encouraged me to go to that next level of tripping! Spanish River next year!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! The Spanish is awesome

[@jimhanson7476]

A great day boys… well run…

[@fishing_amy]

Fantastic, I would love to do this

[@Evan_Le5]

HELL YA! This was so great to watch. You guys got me into whitewater and I’ve been slowly learning my ways, I really appreciate your work/tips. Bought an esquif and did our first c2/c3 rapids at the Ottawa Pumphouse in August. Hoping to visit this spot soon!!

[@NorthernScavenger]

Stoked to hear that Evan! Can't go wrong with an Esquif! Happy paddling

[@rongoris3022]

Amazing! How many thousands of hours did it take for you to get to this level? Man that is awesome!! You almost make it look easy but I know that is not the intent, it is practice, communication and having a good partner. Excellent video!!

[@xnova7428]

Boys are back

[@alexmcneily]

Good progress! Improved back paddling. Now get up on the surfing waves. And learn a low brace. Also Now that you have flotation, practice bracing with a boat full of water. The run standing waves with a boat full of water.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Love a good surf! All great ideas for practicing!

[@ride-paddle-repeat]

It really cool to see you guys sessioning rapids and scouting different lines. What big trip do you guys have planned next? Also riding your bike to a put it is my definition of a perfect day.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Haha the bike actually ended up being a lot of fun! Thanks for watching

[@joshuaarsenault951]

I've been in the stern for some big 3s, I wish I had been as positive as you !!

[@ML-vk8ev]

" I think were gonna portage"

[@olearyp]

I've been on some crazy canoe trips but we never thought this much lol

[@NorthernScavenger]

Haha you don't always need to but when you are running easier rapids it is fun to try to make them harder. Catching as many eddies as you can. Making the moves you normally wouldn't make. Helps build the skill set

[@olearyp]

@@NorthernScavenger It's educational as well. I'm a fan of the channel. Keep up the good work.

[@rhomacity]

great video. I appreciate the time you took to explain what you were doing, as well as the lesson in scouting and preparing for a drop. Any idiot can get in a boat and power down the rapids. Not all of them make it though.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@stonepa]

Great video as always. Why no portage pads for portaging that T-Formex boat?

[@NorthernScavenger]

Sometimes I find those pads knock the boat back on my shoulders and I have to adjust more often

[@tammyvincent9417]

You know you almost forgot the bike, Alex. We're wondering how far along you got before going back for it, did you get out of the parking lol? Seriously, it was a fun ending to a great video. Can't wait to see a lot of new content with that great set-up.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Luckily we remembered just as we were coming out of the parking lot from the take out. Didn't even have to turn around technically ;)

[@buteobuteo]

Nice outfit. Did you consider Esquif's Pocket Canyon?

[@l214laus]

Eric looks like he's been to a barber since the previous video? This should be a cool video.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Good eye!

[@thomastonelli3272]

great video I do have a question about your new canoe what is made out of? PS get more videos out

[@NorthernScavenger]

We have lots of new videos lined up so stay tuned! The canoe is an Esquif Canyon and they are made out of Esquif's T-Formex. Thanks for watching

[@robertking6865]

OK....So I just saw people in kayaks just ..rocket sledding through some crazy water......THEN you and your friend all but line your way down a creek....Amusing

[@NorthernScavenger]

This video doesn't really give justice to the size of that first rapid. Not an easy one to start the season off. We have plans to go back and hit it next time!

[@sydneyrobinson8470]

🙌🙌🙌

[@MysticMD]

what amount are you using for your gopro while you are kayaking^?

[@NorthernScavenger]

This trip we used the GoPro more than our Canon. A little easier because it is waterproof and can handle the whitewater. GoPro's have also come a long way in quality. Thanks for watching!

[@Mainepolingguide]

Did you notice how little water you took on going through the big waves in the final set because you had NO forward momentum? Works every time. Signed the generation who never ran with a spray skirt on a canoe.

[@theroadnottakentravel]

I think Eric’s second fish was some type of carp or river red horse but not completely sure

[@andreasmith874]

Fall fish

[@NorthernScavenger]

Bingo! It is a Fall fish

[@theroadnottakentravel]

@@NorthernScavenger never heard of it 😂

[@bendrixbailey1430]

Nice technical paddling. It is always more fun to pick a clever line through the whitewater than to blast through fast. Makes the day last longer (read fun). Mad skills bro. Nobody wants advice but here is some. You really should have done a few wet exits in flat water before hitting those runs. Especially since one of you had never swum whitewater before. And the whitewater swim should have been first on your list. It looked like he had the right form going through. Was he cautioned about low feet getting snagged in rocks, and that its impossible to get the foot out once snagged? You just die bro.

[@christophercarolla1061]

what kind of canoe? Spraydeck?

[@NorthernScavenger]

Esquif Canyon canoe with North Water deck

[@dennisoverholts8396]

Dod Eric cut his hair?

[@NorthernScavenger]

Good catch!

[@alanbierhoff6831]

That was the most “casual” (non competitive), technically fun, whitewater canoeing video I’ve ever seen on KZbin for sure 👍🏻 ***Eric needs to be wearing a knife, please

[@6yjjk]

I don't kayak in anything close to this. What are you expecting to cut - just about anything that gets wrapped around you, or?

[@alanbierhoff6831]

@@6yjjk Barrel and pack straps, lining rope, throw bag rope etc. Anything you might get tangled up in. It’s standard equipment for whitewater canoeing and kayaking. It’s called a pilots knife that you can see on Alex’s vest with the bright green handle.

[@6yjjk]

@@alanbierhoff6831 Thanks for the reply, that makes a lot of sense. 👍

[@alexmcneily]

I prefer a folding knife in life jacket pocket. After 40 years paddling canoe and kayak on class 1 to 4 water, I have found Exposed knives have become caught on branches and even being the person on the rescue rope. They are also harder to hand off to someone who might be in a position to cut something.

[@NorthernScavenger]

Cheers! Thanks for that Alan. And yes a knife would be a good idea for him as well.

[@soupcw4565]

That fish looked like an Asp, odd because it is not native to Canada, its an european fish. Edit: Seems likes its a Chub and not an asp.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

You skipped the fun stuff!

[@NorthernScavenger]

We have plans to go back and hit the ones we missed! Was a little too early in the season for us