A Packrafting Expedition - Kayak Camping Wilson Creek pt 3

Sometimes, you have to do something against the flow. Sometimes you must leave behind the traditional parameters and safeguards. It was time for something unsanctioned. Join us on our packrafting expedition that covers the entire length of the Wilson Creek in North Carolina. Our journey begins on high on the peaks of Grandfather Mountain where we lose a team member, hike into the night and find a terrific camp. We pick up the source of the Wilson Creek on the South face of Calloway Peak and then follow the river by foot until it becomes floatable by raft. We continue the journey down the river through the Class IV gorge section and beyond. Come enjoy some kayak camping in the form of packrafting! Find us at riverkingpete.com Thanks to Gatewood Brown for joining us on the adventure and lending his talents / @gatewoodbrown Thanks to Alpacka for the packrafts www.alpackaraft.com/rafting/
Much thanks to my friend Jason Lowe for the use of his amazing music. Jason is an authentic talent that has been carving out a career in music for over 12 years. The musical field is a grind for artists that refuse to bend to the digitization and commercialized distortion of their art. Yet he persists! If you enjoyed his music, please show Jason some love and support at www.jasonlowe.bandcamp.com.

[@MrStoney]

Keep the premiere feature, it adds anticipation. - I know nothing of hiking, kayaking or you guys personally, but you don't seem to let life get in the way of your activities and there's something admirable about that. New Subscriber, all the way from Liverpool, United Kingdom.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks EchoREC! You hit the nail on the head! Hope you can join the chat on Sunday!

[@MrStoney]

@@RiverKingsKayak Sorry, I couldn't be there for the premiere on Sunday, I am

[@GatewoodBrown]

Amazing video Pete. The transition from hiking to pack rafting marked a pivotal moment on this trip. Really enjoyed your editing on this episode as well!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks GB! I really enjoyed day 3. It was packed with so much and really, it was hard to imagine the changes witnessed from morning too evening.

[@GatewoodBrown]

River Kings you’re spot on with that. A lot of ground covered and probably some of the most enjoyable moments.

[@jogger1987]

Who the hell disliked the video...had to be jealousy. Badass as usual !

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he! Thanks Jogger! I have a thumbs-down guy that hunts down my every video! LOL. At least I know he is still out there. I think I would miss him if he went away!

[@MackinNC1]

Awesome stuff Pete. I guess if I was on this trip that i would still be Bushwhacking as at 6'3" I would still be stuck under some limb fighting those paddles! Just finished the series(I watched the last one first. ) You make me want to get a white water kayak or raft! all my stuff has been is canoes with 1's 2's and and the rare 3 . I have run Weldon Falls in an open canoe and made it several times but I have swam a few times there as well!! anyway great stuff and the 2 thumbs downs we need to find those yahoos whack em with the paddles!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Mack!! The rhododendron was rough for sure!! I love some whitewater and those packrafts were fun! Everyone needs a thumbs-down guy! Lol

[@billcotton1551]

Epic Pete! Thanks for taking us along.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Bill!

[@davegilbert9000]

Loving it Boys, LOVIN IT!!!!!!!, another epic River kings journey , getting all pumped up for my own river journey in a couple more weeks, this is for sure my favourite channel. Rivers are my thing, paddling them is my passion, your hitting all the right buttons for me Pete. Keep er kickin boys.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Dave!!

[@davegilbert9000]

Your Very welcome , you keep this up I got a couple epic rivers here in Alberta you'd all love, Maybe a big old invite coming lol.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

@@davegilbert9000 we r down for a road trip!

[@davegilbert9000]

That's wicked. Maybe we will have to have a chat , I gotta 10 day trip coming up here soon, solo as always, I love to paddle solo. We need to get River Kings on the map here in Alberta, would love t make that happen.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

good deal...let me know!

[@timdrinnan]

Pete it must have been hard enough to trek never mind giving us the videos on the go, well done and the narration always spot on sir.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Tim! I sometimes wonder what I used to do on trips when I wasn't running a Gopro! LOL

[@SideTrailAdventures]

How satisfying it must have been to blow up those rafts and get wet! I’ve driven that road that parallels the creek several times but what a different perspective with a paddle in your hands.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes sir STA!

[@explorism7716]

Yup, best one yet. Must’ve been pretty cool rolling up on some good food and live music like that...I think I would’ve wanted to hang around there for a bit

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Mountain Streams! We absolutely enjoyed Mortimer. We spent a little over an hour hanging on their front porch eating and holding down the chairs. I've gotten to know the crew there over the years. It is a fun little spot. But the river was calling!

[@deanhunt9812]

God bless every single one of you bunch of great guys you are so lucky God is smiling on you

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Dean!

[@jatiedesurvey6057]

Another awesome vid Pete! Of course I loved the added drone footage! One last camp in the bush before reaching civilization! Each video on this series is building up to the ultimate culmination! I love it!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Jeff! The trip was so crazy in regards to how quickly changing and how different each portion of the adventure was!

[@jatiedesurvey6057]

@@RiverKingsKayak Those Pack Rafts look like soooooo much fun!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

We all want one now! They are definitely a tool that will allow you to do some things not possible in a hard shell. On the down side, I cannot get the high end whitewater performance out of them like in my whitewater boat. However, they are nothing BUT fun!! It is akin to tubing on steroids for adults! SO much fun!

[@anthonybarbour43]

I plan to watch Sunday evening

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right On Anthony! See you there!

[@glennrobin3141]

I'll go back and watch 1 and 2 again while I'm waiting

[@glennrobin3141]

Awesome... tic tock. Waiting impatiently

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Me too! See you at 7!

[@brysonhollar]

Love the videos Pete! Cant wait to see my church friends and family in part 4

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Bryson!! Those cats are awesome!

[@canajian]

Great adventure gentlemen! 😎👍 enjoying the hec out of watching along..

[@RiverKingsKayak]

thanks canajian!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

The amazing adventure continues. I could see a real difference in the faces from the beginning of this trip and the faces now. This is the real deal.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes sir! We were pushing! Thanks Steve!

[@AllThingsOutdoors]

I'll probably be watching from work again🤣

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Always good to have you Justin!

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Excellent! I am really enjoying this series of videos, but this is the best part so far! Great job!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you KW!

[@jamesfranke6932]

Wow...love love love that trip you guys....thanks for taking us along. Amazing..... cant wait for pt. 4... STAY SAFE.... The general store, nice people and band was a very interesting part too. Great group of guys on this trip.!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks James!! It was a really cool experience!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Ch 4 was even better!

[@MichaelMiddletonTBH]

Y'all really packed a LOT into this entire adventure, not to mention what y'alll accomplished on this single DAY! I enjoyed watching the premiere and chatting with the others and am looking forward to next week!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Michael! It was a blast. Right on! Will be looking for you!

[@MichaelMiddletonTBH]

Reminder set. I'll try to join the chat if I'm home. Looking forward to it!

[@jameswarren3733]

This pack raft looks like awesome fun, great videos Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks James! They are a blast!

[@dismaldog]

Awesome Adventure-really enjoying it guys

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks William!

[@Treasuremonk]

Good stuff ! Looks like a great trip!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks! It was a blast!

[@jefflanger5475]

My favorite part so far. Enjoyed the transition from hiking to paddling; I knew it was going to be good when Gatewood changed into his sandals. Do you sell any River King merchandise?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Jeff! The transition was very welcome! We are about to...I'm thinking at 5k subs.

[@Sketchy_Doodles]

Good Video like always sir..

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks! It was great running into you in Walmart the other night...say hey to the family!

[@SchaeferYaks]

Love it ❤️

[@tashina40]

I like the music from Evan

[@tashina40]

thank you from evan

[@tashina40]

thank you from evan

[@deanhunt9812]

Absolutely love your videos I had bought a kayak actually I haven't taken it out of the vehicle yet and I just bought another 1 12 foot old Town and I can't wait for it to come

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Dean! Thanks!!

[@deanhunt9812]

I absolutely love watching you guys kayak I have seen a couple Rivers that I have been down when I was younger everything brings buy special memories

[@MrStoney]

Great video, really enjoyed it! Can I ask what the song is called, around 22 minutes in?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks! It was "only seventeen" (instrumental version) by Lvly

[@anthonybarbour43]

What is your preferred footwear on a hike like this? I have a planned hike later this fall on the Linville Gorge and would like your input.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I use keen mid height boots. Either a Targhee II or the voyager

[@toddwalsh3332]

How does the world famous Gatewood Brown handle that 60 lb pack with light trail runners? He must have steel belted ankles and feet ......

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Oh man...Gatewood is as hard as woodpecker lips!!

[@Treasuremonk]

What’s the draft on those with all that gear? 2”’? Was some dragging water looked like but you made it

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes, I'm thinking 2 or 3"

[@nuclearoutdoorscampingtips5850]

How is this sh#t not on discovery channel!!!????? You should sell these

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks man!

[@brucewang2616]

may i know the song name?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

what is the minute mark of the song you are interested in?

[@klatchjhf]

This is a useless feature. Just publish!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

It will come out on Sunday evening regardless as I am trying to hold to that weekly schedule. I think folks enjoy the live chat. Thanks for voicing your thoughts though! I am thinking I will see this series out in premiere and then return to a just-publish format afterwards...join in the chat on Sunday evening! Thanks Jim!

[@MonkeyNAround]

@@RiverKingsKayak I like this feature. It gives everyone the chance to watch it together and chat along as we watch. Helps build the community of those who paddle.

[@marybulkley8979]

I agree, valuable part of branding is community