No Experience Required - A Kayak Journey through the Inside Passage

5 Friends. 5 Weeks. 500 Miles.
A kayak journey from Vancouver Island to Alaska through the Inside Passage that took place from June-July 2010.
Proof that anyone with dedication, regardless of initial skill level, can enjoy the world's wild spaces.
Original score, developed specifically for the film; created and preformed by Gary Pereira.
Want to paddle the Inside Passage? Dam Good Logistics arranges self-guided trips so you can get out there and have your own adventures. Visit damgoodtrips.com.

[@Chantwizzle]

I just took up kayaking and this is so inspirational. I live in Cowichan Bay on a sailboat, and the kayak is a great way to see all the little spots the big boat can't get to.

[@lewisleung7062]

Are you Canadians kidding me? No experience required for almost 2 months of kayaking expedition? I’m truly impressed by your adventurous spirit to do such heavy lifting trip, you guys did great, amazing! I’m an adventurous person having many outdoors canoeing journeys in BWCA, Minnesota, and many other hiking camping trips in Alaska and Washington state, but have never done a trip to wilderness longer than 7 days. Anyway, hats off to you all. Thank you for sharing your happy journey filled with laughters. My next adventure with girlfriend and a coworker is a kayaking trip to Glacier Bay, Alaska, in a month or so. It’s exciting, but very anxious too on the planning and the outside factors that are out of our control. Anyway, kudos to you all for an incredible journey! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@robgerety]

I've been doing paddling trips all my adult life. Always with groups of friends, not guided. I'm 69. You guys get what its all about. It was wonderful to see you all go through it. There are those days when you are getting into the groove. The days when you have it down. And then the re-entry. You had a wonderful trip. Takes me at least a week or two to get re-adjusted to life in civilization after re-entry. There is a period of depression. I've been worried recently that maybe I've been on my last trip. But, watching you all makes me know I will be at it again before long. Just got to get this US Canadian border opened up again. I do agree with comment below about taking risks. Sometimes we don't even realize the risks we take. But, you did great and you managed to avoid disaster. You had the trip of a lifetime. For others watching this - consider building up to a trip like this by doing smaller stuff and developing skills first. The dangers of sea kayaking on open water, or canoe tripping in wild places, are quite real. I little more prep could help you avoid real disaster.

[@heathercurrey980]

I'm so in love with this, thank you for sharing your trip, the struggles and the joy.

[@Lean540]

This is what life is about, not status, not things, not money,................this. Good friends, good times, great memories for a life time.

[@alecethan223]

Dunno if anyone gives a shit but if you are bored like me atm then you can stream pretty much all the new movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my gf recently :)

[@colbytimothy1910]

@Alec Ethan Definitely, I've been using instaflixxer for years myself =)

[@leojaxxon3405]

@Alec Ethan definitely, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for since december myself :)

[@maddog0534]

Im off to buy my first Kayak. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@velomatty]

Found this video just after being laid off. Thank you for showing me that paddling will be a great way to spend some "time off".

[@bowrudder899]

I was impressed by how expensive all their gear was. The drysuits alone cost a small fortune.

[@arborsamurai]

Your journey made me very happy and inspired 🙂

[@BarryWalstead]

Great movie, it could even be longer, I wanted to keep watching it!

[@christinachowaniec4969]

Hi Joshua, Thanks so much for taking the time to watch it. I would definitely encourage you to get up there. It is a life changing part of the world.

[@OkinawaWild]

I love when people share these videos. Kayaking while sea sick is just so miserable, you can't explain it to people who haven't experienced it... Good on you for pushing through. Most people would just give up after that. One item at the top of my bucket list is to paddle the inside passage.Thanks for sharing.

[@PopLaCork]

Most excellent documentary worthy of public TV. Thanks for sharing this adventure with us.

[@williampage8882]

Beautiful.. I'm a retired military veteran, because of issues beyond my control finding gainful employment is difficult. But, now I intend on taking control back. My intention and plan is to guide kayak/canoe expositions on rivers and waterways in my area. There will be a focus on wounded vets to help heal and find their center again. This video didn't plant the seed for adventure but it is a source of inspiration... Good job

[@davidc5885]

im still in the service. where are you at out of curiosity?

[@williampage8882]

+David C near Winston Salem NC..

[@williampage8882]

+David C I'm in the early stages of planning a trip from the head waters of the Yadkin river to where it leads out into the internists water ways of NC to raise donations for Fisher House and other local Vet charities...

[@ohiovetoutdoors]

Bravo to you sir. Army Combat Vet here as well. Iraq 2006-2007. 4th ID

[@patlovestayalive1973]

More than a trip, journey id say,some plain luck and dangers along the way. comments were great, get along, great groupe, love the songs love the view skuze mon français Patrice.

[@prawnjohn]

Hi, i`m a keen kayaker from N.Ireland i just do day trips locally i was just going to watch about 10 mins of your film before i went to bed but when i started watching your well planned and beautifully shot video i was hooked and compelled to watch it all! Well done guys,more please!

[@rafalkwiatkowski1973]

All the best from a Polish lad enjoing this video. I hope Christina you know that you have a gread Polish genes. All the best.

[@kaziczek]

Totally amazing! Great bunch of friends and an exiting adventure this is a recipe for good time... Or time of our life! Slowly Falling in love with sea kayaking.

[@robsmith1484]

Awesome. Guys! Loved it thanks for sharing your experince

[@johnbaston6731]

as a long time sea kayak guide and now an office guy, I loved seeing your film. thanks!

[@anthonyslattery8808]

What a brilliant feel good video good views, good experiences, and good friends perfect recipe for a great adventure.

[@spannerchucker1]

Wonderful video and so inspiring. I'm just getting into kayaking and this has given me even more inspiration. Well done and thanks for sharing, it put a smile on my face and gave me goosebumps, it's what it's all about!

[@huckapuc]

You should get all your friends together and make another movie vid of you guys in another adventure, seriously! I really enjoyed watching this, You need a part 2.

[@ShiptoShoreMarineGigHarbor]

This is one of my go to inspiration films when I need a jolt of enthusiasm. ~Barry

[@tylerc8273]

you guys have been some super inspiration for me. I've kayaked the Yukon river from whitehorse to dawson city twice. i currently live in whitehorse yukon and i will be paddling from skagway to sechelt bc summer 2016. thanks for the amazing video!!

[@kayasper6081]

What a fantastic plan you had with the five of you! Nice little documentary.

[@LoriSyme]

Thank you so much! Well done! AMAZING!! I just a finished a 6 week adventure, kayaking, biking, hiking, and sleeping in my car from Colorado, through 5 provinces, Acadia, Vermont, New York. Definitely not wanting it to be over! Inspired to plan the next trip!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@gavinboss22]

Great trip, you really inspire me to hit the water. It was really neat watching how much all your skill level and confidence grew throughout the trip. Truly a life changing trip.

[@damgoodtrips]

Thanks for taking the time to check it out and to share in our journey. It was a life changing trip, in an incredible corner of our planet. I hope you do hit the water and explore the big backyard closest to you.

[@Bonstergirl]

Awesome video! What a great trip.

[@terridrimel1056]

Wonderfully told!

[@alandappenmd]

This just came up in my KZbin feed for the first time. My brother and I paddled the inside passage in 1974, and dreamed of making a similar movie to this. We were limited by technology and money back then but this movie did a great job of bringing back many memories. Excellent job of capturing a lot of the emotions, transitions, and team dynamics of the journey. Last year (2017) my brother and I along with my two sons returned to complete the Ketchikan to Juneau segment. This time my son, Nathan, ( a professional film maker with Days Edge Productions) was able to capture some of the trip in a 25 minute film called "The Passage". What I love about the movie he made is how the work, toil. exposure, and prolonged paddling . i.e. just an adventure canoe trip, can transcend into themes that's universal in all our lives. Your film is an enjoyable and unvarnished look at the passage. Our version of "the Passage" is a little bit about what happens 43 years after such trips and how these trips shape who we become. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZrIXpRrpp2Vf6c

[@DamGoodTripsBC]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for your lovely comments. I'll check out "The Passage" thanks for the link. And how wonderful to be able to return and have that experience with your sons. Every spring I do a 7-10 day trip with friends and keep exploring all the incredible corners of our coast. I feel so privileged to live in a place where this is our Big Backyard.

[@Chris-to3cr]

I am watching your video for the third time. I have been planning this same trip for five years, and have finally booked the time off from work to do this solo starting June 2017. You have made a fantastic video encompassing all the aspects of this life changing adventure. Thank you!

[@jbeachcroft]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@philiptyndall9720]

Thank you Wonderful people for sharing a little piece of your magical life.

[@chrisjolie452]

Great adventure. And nice job Christina putting it together!

[@aidanzeledon4295]

It isn’t about the destination but about the journey. Thanks

[@keithlapere7650]

good for you guys,cheers!!!

[@simonredmond6646]

Fantastic adventure great video 😀

[@FilipexLaU]

Amazing! Great video, very well narrated! Thank you for sharing this, you have inspired me! I had a good time watching it and don't understand how you don't have more views!??

[@bfind74]

Great video and very inspirational! I'm a sea kayaker but never done a trip like this but I'd like to one day. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@rubywest5730]

Well done Christina! Thanks for taking us along with you on your wilderness paddling adventure. Well filmed, narrated and edited. Loved your banter and humour, even when challenges arose. Watching from Australia in December 2021. Who else is watching now? While world governments go gestapo, trying to inject everyone on the planet numerous times with experimental fast-tracked liability free drugs that don't work, all the more reason to get out there. Leave the madness behind. Push off on outdoor adventures. Good on you Christina and crew!

[@amyhomsi]

very inspirational. anything is possible with motivation and planning. I look forward to the spring for mine and my husbands first time kayaking. we have joined a club so we can get some skills ahead of spring.

[@brittoncooke1890]

Well done. You captured the reality and essence of an expedition brilliantly.

[@SkylinersYeti]

great video, live life or let life pass you by. life is fragile, live every day.

[@f1sk8mm]

Beautiful trip and great video--I had never heard of anyone doing this and I feel inspired to make the trip myself. Someday I will do with my sons.

[@charles-mr4oz]

brilliant video. Well done to you all you look look like you had an amazing time and created memories to last a lifetime.

[@djimbavallinor3065]

What an adventure! Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm gonna share it too!

[@duesouth180]

Inspirational.

[@GaryOutdoorsLiving]

Very inspirational!!! Thanks. Soon I'll take a journey too.

[@ohiovetoutdoors]

Well done people. Well done.

[@TheMountainRN]

Congrats as new kayaker in BC myself it was inspiring

[@williamthegriffin6185]

Like your trip, I wish the film was longer. Thanks for sharing your experiences, good and bad! William

[@kevinfox3893]

This is a fantastic short film!

[@stumblingdrunksnapkick3432]

Great video

[@bowrudder899]

I like that it was filmed on location.

[@mila.inthewoods]

great film! I smiled at so many moments and i can only imagine how much you guys would laugh and smile along watching these clips! so wonderful and inspiring!

[@stevenscheirer4595]

Inspirational, WOW! Thanks for making this video, I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@jeffmwoods]

really enjoyed your video, your adventure and your people , thankyou... and well done

[@redwood9741]

Fun stuff !

[@dustinschulz]

Beautifully done.

[@miketakahashi5550]

Fantastic

[@joshuawallace3496]

AWESOME!!! Love trips like this. Great job on the vid.

[@Rayzer2368]

Wow, thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@TheAncientBiker]

Bloody brilliant, I enjoyed every minute. Good luck to you all.

[@DanielVeazey]

I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks for making it.

[@tomaskaspar9078]

Thank you for this awesome video. I wish I could go with you. Very inspirational. Thanks.

[@Junterhack]

Nice job! Very enjoyable!! Looking forward to your next one.

[@GannKari]

Great movie, assume adventure, I have enjoyed watching!

[@tizer76]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@shelleyblevins4737]

Enjoyed your video!

[@Butchrknife]

Hello Band of 5. Loved your video and liked the Adventure in it. Like all adventures it always has a learning curve. Glad everyone stayed safe. The waves look crazy from you camera view and keeping you all in view. Thanks for making the video. I have been looking at kayaks and can't make up my mind weather a sea kayak or a cross over. Well Around Seattle out.

[@armyreeves]

Amazing video! 100% jealous!!!

[@rosswoodie]

Great movie! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@DVKajak]

Absolutely great video!! I just watched this after beginning to kayak some weeks ago and now... I want to go to Canada. ;-)

[@colinridgley]

Simply Awesome!

[@jcg1183]

What a great adventure! I'm considering a similar trip and this definitely is swaying me towards going. Thanks!

[@David_a_journeyman_curmudgeon]

Loved this.

[@curtbrooks7495]

cool people,cool trip

[@anibalmalan3182]

Great Experience!! So funny.. Thank for shearing!!

[@cgminddoc]

very cool this made my weekend!

[@peterparker9743]

Fantastic adventure! 'Just do it' attitude all the way! Thanks for sharing, makes me wanna plan my next adventure, paddling somewhere in Sweden, we'll see

[@JohnnYp1234]

fantastic documentation of a fantastic adventure :) very inspiring :)

[@caljahcaljah8433]

Simply awesome video. Must have been amazing. I live in nyc, heading to orcas WA thursday to take a 3 day lesson. Then coming back home and practicing in and around the hudson. Watching you all helped me to realize I can plan some great trips this summer. The best parts for me are the fact that you got off the treadmill of life and your relationship with each other. Thank you cheers

[@bowrudder899]

Sounds like body boat blade.

[@philj2670]

outstanding film

[@macaw2000]

Inspiring video, thank you!

[@mikesilvers8829]

Awesome trip and great filming

[@DamGoodTripsBC]

Hi Barry. Thank you so much for checking it out!

[@madaboutdiecast]

Nice movie. Really enjoyed it! :-)

[@brendancache]

I absolutely loved your film. Congratulations on a beautiful adventure . Congratulations on doing something few do and many dream of doing. 👍

[@MrCaptnQ]

l Love the whole video. Very inspirational!!! You guys are so funny. I love your humor and I envy your amazing trip. Thank YOU for sharing this with everyone! :-)

[@johndagher9321]

Great efforts awesome video, hats off!

[@TheEvandando]

Nice would like to kayak that route one day

[@Aleadergear]

Awesome video! What a great trip.

[@AW-xv7dq]

so ballsy to not start with smaller trips first but awesome that you just did it

[@cali_weejock]

Love your idea from conception to the final day paddling. Maybe a stronger single malt would have calmed the wind. ‘Balvenie’ is a nice dram but I feel an ‘Ardbeg Corryvreckan’ would have had an affect on the weather gods 😬 Thanks for posting 👍

[@dismaldog]

Amazing trip!

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

well done .

[@lilianagomez7947]

This is Fucking Amazing!! you're an inspiration!

[@sc1212able]

nice video, no, great video, we are kayaking the whole coast of florida presently,been on the water 5 weeks

[@ACTIONDANhero]

your commentary is great. strait faced big bang theory mixed with steve irwin . very funny

[@lessatwi1]

Recently took to kayaking and been wondering if I can really do it with my modest stamina level-your video is inspiring. Well done.