Royal Gorge, North fork of the American - 2020

With some luck, a series of 100 degree days hit and we snuck in to the Royal Gorge at the end of May in 2020. It's always a pleasure to experience this amazing place...even after 11 runs through this section it still blows my mind around every corner. It truly is a unique and special sliver of California's vast Sierra range. I was joined by my brother Nate Garcia, Dave Fusilli, and Scott Lindgren (Who first Descent'ed this section over 20 years ago). Much love to the boys for a great and memorable 2 days in the wild lands! Hope you enjoy some visuals from our trip.

[@johnparsons977]

Epic guys - keep it up ! Glad to see you using the gifts you have naturally.

[@frequenciescolliding2794]

I bought a kayak from KZbin and now it is endless class 5, no unintentional swims and easy hikes to the put in. Oh, and I learned how to keep my head dry. Gotta go, I am off to the Zambezi for the afternoon!

[@NickCoulter]

I remember watching this video when you first posted it last year. I am just now realizing not only you guys ran Royal Gorge, but you also did Generation gap and Giant gap too?! all in 2 days?! What a SEND! so many miles of nonstop whitewater. Over 30 miles right?! Incredible.

[@mrcrimpster]

You guys are bad asses... for real.. thank you..I loved this video...it's the best I've ever seen....no BS.....Who are you??... I've never seen shit like this.....I want to talk with you about a movie... seriously

[@jackarentphotography9822]

Nutz!!!!! Like the Mac Miller slaps on this ride!

[@markschuette3770]

wow what an incredible river- and kayaking guts/skill! i also can't believe your not wearing a face mask on this helmets! i'd also strap some hand paddles onto my deck as a back up. i gotta get up and hike that.

[@trwent]

This looks even wilder than Cherry Bomb Gorge!!

[@Stumac411]

Unreal again!

[@chipbiggens4450]

Paradise

[@samjohnson3022]

Gods among men💯☠️🔥

[@GramosiTV]

Epic!

[@johnsy59]

Stunning river, nice vid :)

[@distrachan2671]

Lindgren!

[@anthoot8203]

Scott shredding so harder

[@maddoxgrowney9633]

What song is this Also sick kayaking

[@LiemSwanson]

The song is "when in Rome" (Mac Miller)

[@Jim-hw8eq]

I went there last year

[@Appolus1988]

@Evan Garcia Which seat position do you recommend on the OG? :)

[@misaelballesteros2031]

How do you get to this location!,,,

[@eddiegray1979]

Nice vid, the music on the other hand

[@tristanmcclaran1449]

The ill sick!

[@davidbayles6494]

Visuals were completely awesome, though I could hardly hear the river through the noise. Too bad. Needs a re-edit.

[@AngusRobins]

Excellent edit, sick lines...had to hit the mute button after a couple of seconds 🥱

[@David-xh1uj]

Why long boats, not playboats? Better lines?

[@CapitaoJacque]

Does that seriously look playboatable to you? How often do you see class V being play boated?

[@GavinRieser]

In all seriousness, yes, better lines, safer, and also have you ever tried to pack overnight gear into a playboat? You might as well ask a climber why they use climbing rope instead of string, or a skier why they use skis and not rollerblades...

[@matthewwells1037]

Why did you have to ruin this with the sorry music?

[@Rubblechops]

Great film, awful music

[@seppukusushi2848]

Why do they always choose the worst music?

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

Video was awesome. Music sucks.

[@chrisharris4740]

There is a rule on KZbin which clearly states "All kayaking videos MUST be accompanied by terrible music". Apparently.

[@CapitaoJacque]

@@chrisharris4740 Haha!! Exactly what I've been saying. I come from a surf background, and have only recently started watching kayaking. I can't believe how hard the music sucks in 90% of videos. It's not always on point in surf either, but mostly the selection is infinitely better.

[@zuel1]

Enjoy the videos but had to leave this one due to that music. No soul, meaning, or emotions! Find better music.