Against The Gorge - A Paddling Film Wilson Creek Gorge

[@benthekayaker]

Wow! That footage and the production on this one was next level. The storytelling, all of it. That was a thing of beauty. Bravo! I’ve been a professional voiceover talent for 15 years voicing for products worldwide so storytelling is my wheelhouse (voice wise). Amazing job Pete with the narration/production, Ken’s camera guy and whoever else produced and made this piece of cinematic magic. And so cool to see Ken paddling with you all. So good!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joshinfwtx4506]

What Ben said

[@EdDaveKayaking]

Agreed!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a million Ben!! Ken was directing the shots, Mat the camera guy was capturing everything, we were smiling and having fun. They sent me the footage and I pieced it together here like a kid on Christmas morning! The footage is just amazing...makes it easy!

[@benthekayaker]

@@RiverKingsKayak that is awesome! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@adulfdabo898]

I just discovered this one. And although it's Monday now, these are definitely the most enjoyable 25 minutes of this week on the internet ! I have to hop on a plane and go there, even if it's just to throw a stick...

[@derichhofmann4667]

Best paddling film EVER! 100⭐️ ⭐️ out of 10! You all nailed this one! Perfect wx, perfect clarity, perfect team from paddlers to camera to edit to storytelling. Wow, just wow.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks for the kind words Derich!! The Paddle TV guys made it easy!

[@iguanaamphibioustruck7352]

Above and beyond any expectations. Man's curiosity, courage, knowledge, skill and dedication pitted against mother natures power. You are really on the edge! It is a testament to technology in digital imagery, plastics, training and survival.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you IAT!!

[@danenewman800]

Wow...this is Hollywood quality!! Great one Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Dane!!!

[@timschafstall4849]

I gotta agree with everyone Pete. What a great cooperative effort. That is one of the best kayaking videos I have watched, ever. Artful editing (the opening with the white flowers and the creek in the background was especially nice + some great well timed water splashes), superb drone footage, and that shot of P5 looking right into the camera at Triple Drop was just incredible. Well done by you and Ken's crew. And, yes, y'all definitely captured the spirit of Wilson Creek.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Tim!!! I just feel so fortunate to have had that incredible footage to work with! Mat did all the work running up and down that river getting set for shots. Ken knows just how to set it all up for maximum effect. It was just up to us to smile, have fun and not mess up the line! LOL. Was a ton of fun!

[@bobmcelroy7289]

All I can say right now, through the real tears, is ditto on all already said...but the father, son commentary was the most heart rendering!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Bob! I love that little fella!

[@GatewoodBrown]

That footage at 10' falls is so rad

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Brother!

[@siliilith]

Thanks for taking us along on the trip. The begging moved me. I wish my father and I could get out to kayak together.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton siliilth! Maybe you still can?

[@jasonjohnson3164]

Simply, amazing, Pete, simply, amazing

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Jason!

[@jasonjohnson3164]

@@RiverKingsKayak welcome Pete. Do I need to upload the proof of my swim before I can get my swimmer 🔔? 😄

[@RiverKingsKayak]

@@jasonjohnson3164 send it to [e-mail]

[@Maxim-B]

Wow. What a story. This is so cool. The creek, the film and a father and a son. What an amount of effort in this story. Simply stunning. Loved that very much.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Maxim! I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement!

[@PALSRide]

Pete this video was awesome and it makes me happy and put a smile on my face as I watched it all I can say is thank you brother for the time and effort you put in

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Brother!! Thanks for being a part of it all!

[@JerKayaks]

This is so amazing! I’m blown away!

[@jeffperrault2628]

You’ve come a long way dude. So relaxed.

[@JerKayaks]

@@jeffperrault2628 thanks :) I remember this river used to terrify me haha 😂

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks for answering the call to be a part of this Jerry! oh, and that STERN SQUIRT!!

[@DennyT71]

Seeing P-5 come over that guest rapid or fall was fabulous 👌. Very cool Pete.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Denny!

[@deuceryan]

As a father, this is one of my favorite videos! well done on both the paddling and the production.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Ryan!

[@iansoutdooradventures]

I could watch that footage over and over again. Wow - what a beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Me too Ian!! I love it!

[@PurelyRecreational.]

I know this is an awesome kayaking film. Probably the best I've seen, certainly on this platform. But, most importantly, your videos show an amazing odyssey of a son and his father being great together. From one dad to another, way to go man! Cheers.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Patrick!! My kids make it too easy sometimes! Being a father is definitely the best adventure yet!

[@jwmav528]

I said it during the premiere and I'll say it again, This film is incredible!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Jeffrey!

[@casterman3]

Pete, Your video production and adventures are on top of the world. Its awesome to see your son paddling with you.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton LAO!! The footage Ken's crew captured on this one made the edit so fun and easy!!!

[@shannonmink7488]

Man, P5 is killin’ it. That brace coming off 10 foot was epic! Little grasshopper becomes the master. Good stuff guys. Enjoyed it!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Shannon!! He makes a day proud for sure!!

[@AirborneSkier]

This video ROCKS! Great angles allowed nice views of whitewater techniques. On the other hand, and skipping the detailed analysis, a mesmerizing presentation that touches one’s soul. Many thanks!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Tim!! Thanks for the kind words!!

[@kwright683]

I'm only a couple minutes into this one and...wow!!! I had to stop the video and comment. I absolutely love the evolution of your videos. Top notch, Pete. You keep posting, I will keep watching. Great video as always!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you K!!!

[@swisspeedy]

Goose bump stuff! Thanks for taking us with you on this. One of the few unexpected KZbin gems. Have just begun my paddling journey a month ago. You guys rock.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton swisspeedy!

[@payakadventures]

Great video Pete. It sure has been something to watch P5 grow up in your videos over the years. Nothing better than those proud dad moments. I got some of those teaching my son to ski the last couple years. Now we both just gotta work on those paddle skills.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks PA Y A! It is neat to go back and see just how little he was just a short time ago. I know just how you feel!!! #prouddad

[@DennyT71]

Fabulous 👌 really enjoy watching P5 grow with you Pete.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Denny!

[@SchaeferYaks]

Next level dude. Absolutely incredible and inspiring video Pete. Simply amazing.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Schaefer!

[@macfawlty]

What’s evident in this edit is that with a mix of better quality cameras and aerial footage, you achieve a much higher production quality than GoPro footage alone. As a videographer/ editor, I recognize the burden of carrying the additional equipment, planning and executing the shots, which certainly takes away from the paddling experience itself. To the viewer however, it’s magical.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

For sure macfawlty!! it comes with a price, but it is well worth it!

[@macfawlty]

@@RiverKingsKayak Perhaps you've mapped a path forward where you can have a mix of quicker edit paddle/instruction videos, higher production edits when it's a worthy group paddle or camping video and you have multi-cam and aerial support. You don't have to prove yourself as a paddler/instructor at this point. Continue to develop your filmmaking and put more effort into monetization. I don't think most of your loyal viewers would mind sponsorship and product review content as separate edits or inline.

[@timrippeto7539]

WOW...all I got to say...you do a great job Pete keep it up.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Tim!

[@travisdority6876]

I want to take my son and paddle it one day. Looks amazing.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Love it!!

[@peterwhatley4413]

Your best video by far and definitely the first time I’ve seen p5 smiling and laughing You picked up a fair few tips from Ken whiting and his group your videos are a whole new level

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Peter!

[@olladypaddlin8891]

Wow, that was a powerful film

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you OLP!!

[@wolfriveroutdoors]

Incredible video and cinematography! This one rates up there with Into the Obed for me! P5’s focus, skills and passion were all on display during this paddle. Raising strong men in today’s world/society is so very important. Well done as always! Keep ‘em coming, Brother! 🛶🌊🛶🌊

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks WFKC!! I agree and will do!

[@troybennington3479]

Wow, your cinematic prose is awesome. You make a beautiful river seem even better some how. I have seen footage and it’s the one river I want to get on more then any. This movie stirs my soul to improve my skills to one day make it happen. Maybe I’ll see you out there!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Troy!! That is what it is all about!!!! It is there waiting for you!

[@12STONESADVENTURES]

EPIC from start to finish!!! One of my personal favorites brother 👏 bravo, well done...

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Billy!

[@12STONESADVENTURES]

@@RiverKingsKayak Did Kevin do all your drone footage?

[@GatewoodBrown]

Pete this was such a riveting story! The footage from Ken's crew is stunning, so cool to see videos from this collab

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Brother! For sure Gatewood! They are top notch!

[@floridayakadventures5844]

Fantastic production all around! Great job River Kings and PaddleTV! I could watch this all day!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you FYA!!!

[@TKDSanford]

Perfectly done, on every level. Thank you for the video.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton TRMAS!

[@mikebrady7217]

Love you are bringing up your boy on these rivers. Wish I'd had that early start. Would love to paddle with you guys sometime!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Mike!

[@mattcarrier35120]

SPECTACULAR.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Matt!

[@desperatedes2205]

Pete, that was excellent… Man, gotta pick up my game. Had a tear at the end, like all the other dads. As a subscriber and a bit of a fanboy , I can’t believe I missed this on my feed. No pressure… Slow deep breaths…

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton DD!

[@brianmclaughlin2621]

Brilliant video Pete this has to be one of your best 👌👌

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Brian! I love it myself! The footage I had to work with made it so easy!

[@andymei9541]

Wow! what a marvelous film, really beautiful river and enchanting place. I wish my english and also my kayaking would be better. I‘m not convinced with rolling jet. So my level is withwater level three at the moment. I wish I started kayaking earlier, like your sun. My favorit river in Europe is Soća. Here the water is that clear also. I‘m going to look forward for the next videos! Thank you! Really great work!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Andy!! I have always wanted to paddle the Soca. One day!!

[@deuceryan]

Great short film! The camera work and editing are top notch! Pete, I thought your move at 18:20 was super slick and controlled! This is the best channel on KZbin!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Ryan!! Thats a big compliment!!

[@Dirtonyou2]

Great job all round

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you David!

[@MonkeyNAround]

Excellent video and amazing story of your little man.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Shane!! we need to get you up there!

[@MonkeyNAround]

@@RiverKingsKayak Yes sir. I am ready.

[@MikeKing]

Awesome to see the aerial footage on this one. Adds a whole new element to seeing the whole river and rapids like that. Excellent film...

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Mike!

[@mflacke]

That was awesome!!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Flackee!!

[@loicdallaire1714]

beautiful video and amazing editting. So inspiring. Hopefully one day i can kayak there

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Loïc! It is waiting on you!

[@jeffperrault2628]

Awesome photography! Love the drone shots! Was wondering how you did it then noticed you had the Canadians with you 😆 really cool seeing Wilson Creek from above, the lines and the boats. Special note: Jer it’s amazing how far you’ve come and how comfortable you are. Win it this year!

[@JerKayaks]

Thank you! :)

[@RiverKingsKayak]

OH yeah! Ken and Mat are the best!! And yes, Jer is just a natural! Thanks for the kind words Jeff!

[@wildcard7799]

Amazing job.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Jake!!

[@FeWolf]

Making memories!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

For sure Scott!!

[@FeWolf]

@@RiverKingsKayak My daughter would play paintball with me , only memories I have are in my mind, I wish I had something like action camera back then, but there was none at time.

[@Quillons1]

Hi Pete, I'm still new to your videos and playing some catch-up. I don't necessarily watch them in order but after each one I find myself saying the same thing, "Wow, was that (35, 40, 45) minutes already??" This one was absolutely riveting. This was one that my television did no justice to. It was worthy of watching in a movie theatre. I told you once in a live chat recently (the kayakers taking over the whitewater park) that you inspired me to buy 2 boats, 1 for me and one for my son, who is about a year younger than your son. It's a story with some history I'd love to tell you in person one day. I would thank you for the videos but that wouldn't be fair. You've given me the drive to do something great with and FOR my own son, which I feel like "Thank you" doesn't quite cover. My sincerest gratitude to you and yours.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Quillons1! Thanks a ton for the kind words and encouragement! Getting out there with kids is something really important to me! I love hearing how the channel and videos connect with and inspire folks...That is what it is all about! Where do you live?

[@Quillons1]

@@RiverKingsKayak I live in NY and have have a house in Northeast PA. I'm near the Lehigh but I learned (originally at 11 years old) how to paddle on the Nantahala. I promised my son we will paddle the Nantahala next summer. I've been trying to get back into kayaking for 35 years and at 48 I'm retiring and having the chance.

[@Quillons1]

@@RiverKingsKayak I hope we run into each other on a river sometime so we can both thank you in person!

[@GeorgiaPaddler]

Opened up KZbin and this was 1st. video came up today!❤

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes sir!!

[@danielgelinas7141]

Very nice! Wish i was there!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Daniel!

[@harrymuir835]

That was an amazing video. The drone shots were awesome too. Watching all four of you paddle in that high def and slow motion was really fun. I love watching the confident paddle strokes and the control you all have. I'm hoping to be half that good one someday.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Harry! Slo Mo makes everyone look better! LOL. Just keep at it and you will be there before you know it!

[@SouthernYak]

Nice one Pete! Great footage.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Tony!!!

[@g.garner]

Another awesome adventure!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Govan!

[@paksaokayaking4234]

EPIC!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you!

[@joshinfwtx4506]

Excellent job

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Josh!

[@joshinfwtx4506]

@@RiverKingsKayak your story telling is what really makes it fun.

[@shanhoneycutt8710]

Amazing video!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Shan!!

[@greyscout01]

Good stuff!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Grey!

[@markjbrooks-newkayaker-old9741]

Awesome video... great production.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Mark!!

[@dronk311]

Have we gone tear jerker status

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he! not too bad!

[@dronk311]

It would be a good thing… wish my dad did this for me. Hope I return the favor to my kids 👍🏻🤙🙏🏻

[@jmwlr]

Right On!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thaks JMWLR!

[@jmwlr]

@@RiverKingsKayak aka River Rooster :)

[@greenridgeoutdooradventure3433]

Amazing video! You have a new subscriber. Wilson Creek looks incredible. We are more flat water paddlers and go to Fontana Lake, NC every year, we’ll have to check out the the Wilson Creek area soon.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks GROA! The Wilson Creek Area is fantastic on a lot of levels. That area has something for everyone. Welcome aboard!

[@willm6705]

inspiring !!! :)

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Will!

[@lrparrish227]

That was so wonderful. I really love the footage and the feelings.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Lynda!

[@drewnriley]

Great video, thanks tor sharing! I may have missed it do you know what the level was? That would be great to have in the description. Sorry if I missed in the video. Thank you

[@RiverKingsKayak]

-6"

[@kmlivelifeadventure]

Sure is cool watching you guys go down that river. Ken makes it look easy. Pete and your son having a great time. Jer trying somethings out. And what can I say about the camera ninja (Mat) some epic shots. Was he running and jumping down rocks on the side of the river or in a kayak too? Great edit too! Great memories! Cheers

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Sooooo much fun AKM! Thank you!

[@reekiereekie7264]

Cool film

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Reekie Reekie!

[@GamerKidEdits]

Fab!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Gam3r Kid!!

[@michaelbroyer3918]

Top shelf video. Thank you for sharing this adventure. I know that area very well. Have you kayaked the Linville Gorge?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Michael! Not yet unfortunately...

[@michaelbroyer3918]

@@RiverKingsKayak thank you for replying

[@pamelafoley2078]

Love your storytelling! What was the level for that run?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Pamela! It was around -6"

[@james.kayaks]

Love the video, man! What was the level that day?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks James, -5"

[@tntdoug2175]

Father and son time on a beautiful river with good friends. Enjoy the journey together!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

It doesnt get any better!

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

Certainly this was a special treat watching this video on Wilson's Creek. Very beautiful scenery and the colors of the boats adds to the enjoyment. Curious which state is this creek located?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Chris! North Carolina

[@joshuamann8991]

Just seen river king at gas station was so oumped

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Old man! Say Hey next time!

[@johncaster8037]

Happy Fathers Day 6/19/22

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you John!!!!!

[@4JudgeSmails]

Well, geesh, I woulda pitched in on fresh duct tape for Jer's boat if I knew this was going down :)

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL!! He likes it that way ! We call it the dead possum

[@fullmetaljacket3018]

Amazing Pete. Makes me happy to be alive. Did you have another camera man? Drone shots are incredible. The water is so clear

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks FMJ! I was showing Ken from Paddle TV KZbin channel around. He runs a full production operation and one of his cameramen were with us as well.

[@fullmetaljacket3018]

There is a significant chance that I will be in the US in October. My conference is in New Orleans but am keen to meet up for a river run. Let me know if this will be possible. Cheers Owen

[@RiverKingsKayak]

@@fullmetaljacket3018 definitely possible!

[@Truth-Be-Told-USA]

Low water level or is this normal level?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Low side of normal. -5"

[@Chompchompyerded]

I don't know if you remember, but I had mentioned in a post a couple of months ago about going out from my ranch in western Colorado to go kayaking with you, the River Kings. I was hoping to intentionally get a swimmer bell when I got down there. Well, life happened, and now there's no way that I'll ever be able to kayak again. I was on my way into town (Meeker, CO) when I got hit by a drunk driver. I broke my back and am now paralyzed from the shoulders down. I am being trained on how to use eye gaze plus a sip-and-puff system to operate a computer and figured a good way to practice would be to write a message to you so that you'd know why I'd suddenly dropped out of sight. For me, this means no more ranching, no more paddling, no more of the things I love. I'm not going to be able to go back home either. All of that makes me wonder why I should keep on keeping on. Now that I have a way to work a computer I can at least catch up on all the River Kings videos I've missed while I'm not doing rehab. Still don't believe this happened and feel like maybe I'll wake up and it was all a bad dream. But I know it's not, and that I'm pretty much done. Looks like I'm going to be a useless bump on a log for the rest of my life, which honestly I hope will be a short one. This isn't the life I was meant for. Good luck to you, and keep the great videos coming. Maybe I can get some vicariious joy out of watching you enjoy what I used to. I've always loved your videos, and the videos of people like Jer, and the rest of the gang back east. Y'all keep up the great work!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I absolutely remember MammaDuck! I am in shock. I know that no matter what I say here, I cannot begin to ease the burden you must feel in starting this new stage of life. I am truly so sorry that you have to go down this path. I do however feel that you still have more to do here on this earth. I will be praying that you find the grace to carry on and find your new purpose. Personally, I have no idea how I would handle this situation but am in awe of the strength you have to start learning a new way of life. I hope that somehow, in at least some little way, we can be of some help to you. Please reach out anytime if you need someone to talk to. Send me an address where I can send you that sticker! Hang in there MammaDuck!!!!! I love reading your comments so keep em coming!

[@Chompchompyerded]

@@RiverKingsKayak "Go down a new path..." That's a good way to look at it. I think I need to start looking at it that way. I don't know what my purpose is yet either. Maybe it's as simple as being a good person and appreciating what it is that these folks here at the rehab facility are trying to do for me. It's sometimes kinda hard. I'm a long way from home, way out on the prairies of Nebraska, and people are different here. I only hope that they don't find me too rough. I'll be trying though. You're right though. I need to try to find my new purpose, whatever that may be. I feel like I've got two options. I can either laugh, or I can cry. It's been my experience that crying doesn't do a lot of good, so I'm going to try to laugh. You can be sure that I'll be watching your videos, and I probably will comment from time to time. I loved the last one, and even though I don't know your son, I've really liked watching him grow and become a better kayaker. Won't be long and he'll be doing all the moves you do, and with the same smoothness and confidence. I literally can se the improvement from video to video. If you revisit them in a decade or two, and take them in order, I'll bet you'll see the same thing. I hope he sticks with it after he leaves home. I suspect he will About the sticker, I haven't earned it, so I don't feel I can accept it. It's gotta be for people who really do take the swim. It doesn't have the same meaning otherwise. I'd feel like an imposter if I accepted it. I'd love to give you my address anyway, but I can't do it here where everyone and their dog can see it. I'm sure you understand. Well, maybe I could. This is a rehab facility, so what's the worst that could happen? Give me some time to think it over. Don't want any late night visits from any strangers. Or middle of the day visits either. For the first time in my life I feel completely vulnerable. Before the accident I could fight back, and probably take on wild horses., but now I can't swat a mosquito. Care aide is here to take me down for lunch. The food here is... I'm not sure "food" is the right word for it. Ever been served a bowl of green bean stems? LOL! Thanks for caring and taking time to reply. You can be sure that I'll be tuning in to watch all your videos. You do such a fantastic job of it, and your narration is perfect. I always look forward to seeing them. Thanks again!

[@canajian]

👋😎👍

[@brunosanker7843]

Why Against, surely you are With

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Bruno! It is at the very end...

[@PaddleGnome]

Club boaters geotagging places to attract attention to them on social media. Gotta love it 🙄

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I checked your channel out. That one shohola falls video with the slides and little pourover was pretty cool. Looks like you put a lot of time and effort into that edit. Drone operator, camera man, multiple laps. It was a good video. You should have more than 12 subscribers. Perhaps you should try to geotag it...😆😉 let me know if you ever get to NC. I can take on on some of our runs...