Personal First Descent - Wilson Creek Gorge

Running a river for the first time is a magical experience. I have found nothing outside the construct of extreme sport that compares to the way a first run on a river does. Even more so, a river that is a level up in a paddlers progression. While kayaking Wilson Creek Gorge is nothing new to me, it just never gets old. Another thing that never gets old is taking folks down a river and watching their eyes take it all in for the first time. Running a river for the first time is a magical experience. Even more so, is running a river that is a level up in a paddlers progression. Wilson Creek is one of those southeast classic rivers that I consider to be a gateway to the magical world of Creeking and class 4 kayaking. Come along as Anthony and Steve wind chart their first path though the gorge on a picture perfect day!
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[@PALSRide]

Just ran it yesterday and watched your video tonight it doesn’t get old to me hopefully we’ll ride together again soon

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Im with ya brother!!! Sounds like a plan!

[@misery13666]

Living in Nevada, I am so jealous of all the types of water you have in your backyard in NC.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes, we are truly blessed here!

[@joshinfwtx4506]

Nice job Anthony and Steve

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes sir! they did so well!

[@timrippeto7539]

Gotta get there...another great video ...

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Tim!

[@AVAJourneys]

Both motivating and inspirational! AVA Brian

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Brian!!

[@hunterwhitekayak]

Ohhhh the digging has been done and I’m all in brother🤘🏽😎

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Oh yeah!!!!!!

[@PaddleTV]

Ah the memories! :) The Wilson Creek dream.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

We were just talking about how much fun we had with you guys! What fun has the summer brought your way?

[@playsinclay]

Well done!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Robin!

[@stevemcconnellkayak]

Awesome creek, awesome day, awesome video. Thanks Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

You crushed it Steve!!!

[@turtleheadboys5263]

Awesome job everyone! thanks for sharing your skillz to help us beaters become better paddlers brother!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Josh!! That is what it is all about!

[@troybennington3479]

Just making me hungrier, cannot wait to get on this river. Great instruction Pete! “As long as your upright” priceless advice.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he! Thanks Troy!!

[@Teresa19781000]

Your very brave doing this. I am petrified of water can't swim etc but I had to watch this it's amazing how you do this . Stay safe 🙏 ❤️

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Teresa!

[@macfawlty]

I look forward to paddling Wilson Creek one day. I’ve watched so many of these descents, thanks to you.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks macfawlty! Its there waiting!

[@pascalou77pascal63]

Cette rivière est super intéressante et l'encadrant est au top avec les 2 kayakistes novices .bravo encore bravo ... ils sont en confiances et relax ...j'adore ..je vais reprendre le kayak 😍

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you!!

[@Adventurekm]

Nice video as always

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Akm!

[@darksidecarnival5385]

I am learning so much from watching these videos. At 18:34 I would never have considered a ferry across that. It looked like very fast moving water but you demonstrated how easy it is with your coaching. Awesome video! Great work you all

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on DSC!

[@MrKayaktom]

Sweet video, would love to get on that creek one day. Probably a bit of a drive from Oregon. I grew up in the southeast but didn't pick up paddling till I moved to the PNW, but who wants to paddle in water that isn't super cold. Anyways, always enjoy your videos, if your ever in the Columbia Gorge area shoot me a message, would be glad to take you down middle, lower or lower-lower White Salmon.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Kayaking_Thomas! I hope to take you up on that one day soon!!

[@deuceryan]

Another great content video with plenty of excitement. Favorite lines: "Rumor has it that real men go down this backwards." and "Just don't go sideways off of any of it. You'll be stuck for a second, you're not going to die there, but it'll funny for the rest of us."

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he he! Thanks Ryan!!

[@IE_Tiger]

Better beta than you'll find on AW! Well done once again, Pete. Great to see more PFD on Wilson. Steve and Anthony both rocked it!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Tiger!!!

[@DiscosVideos]

The guy in the light colored boat will have a great roll once he stops pulling his head.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes. Steve is on the cusp of settling into those combat rolls...

[@shawhi1]

"As long as your upright, it's probably gonna end up just fine", lol. Beck at his best. ;-) Steve crushed it. Really enjoyed watching his rolls and holding out for t-rescues. Even when it didn't work out, that's the sign of controlling the mental game being upside down. Anthony's slow-motion slide was epic cinematography. What a beautiful place to be. Great job, Pete. I liked this level. Can't wait until it's my turn.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton shawhi1! It will be waiting on you!

[@kwright683]

Great vid as always!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks K!

[@troybennington3479]

Got to figure a way to silence those snot rockets!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL. For sure!!

[@treyhelms5282]

Wow. That current looks incredibly fast for a creek like that.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

At higher flows, it gets pretty rowdy! This is actually a low flow day...

[@mattcarrier35120]

@@RiverKingsKayak what was the flow when ya'll ran this? Beautiful spot!! Great video as always!

[@willm6705]

super !!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Will!

[@patsywalker9378]

Nice! What elbow pads do you use?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Those are the WRSI elbow pads...

[@bonniekornegay2655]

Hi everyone!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he! Hey Bonnie!

[@canajian]

👋😎👍

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks canajian!