"Stoked to blow some minds!!" | UPPER CHERRY

[@TheOfficialDOP]

Dane is always ready to jump out of the boat to toss a line and help a friend out, love it.

[@finngormley7336]

I went to a camp and we literally used his GoPro videos to show good example of swift water rescue, the guy is a legend

[@TheOfficialDOP]

@@finngormley7336 that’s awesome, yeah he’s a legend for sure.

[@AaronPriceColby]

Impressive how quickly, decisively and effectively he moved to help out his friends! That dry bag, grab and roll-up is likely the most incredible thing I've seen him do but probably isn't that impressive to anyone that's never tried to retrieve floating gear in a turbulent environment.

[@Chompchompyerded]

@@AaronPriceColby I so completely agree! I've never run Upper Cherry and probably never will, but I've been in plenty of other whitewater, and no matter what the difficulty level, it is imperative to be watching out after each other. You have to be willing and able to do whatever it takes to keep your paddling friends safe, and to be able to know that you can relay on them when things go off the track. This was an absolute master class in how it should be done. It was a beautiful and inspiring thing to watch.

[@Chompchompyerded]

@Tommy Yuckguts Couldn't agree more! You've always got friends in the world of kayaking, and they'll always be pulling for you, even in a racing lap. I'm 72 years old, and I really should hang it up, but I can't. I just dial it back a bit in terms of what water I run, and root for the young ones up and coming in the sport. I'm more than happy to be mamma for the beginners in some easy class two or three and encourage them to keep on with it at whatever level they feel most comfortable with. I think the comraderie is one of the biggest parts of it, and I think most other kayakers feel the same way. It's just something that's in our DNA.

[@bikerdude923]

It's so easy to forget how good Dane is, he is just so casual and humble about everything and it's not untill you see him paddling with other (still very talented) paddlers his true skill level becomes apparent. Dude is a beast!!!

[@itomba]

I thought at one point I actually saw Dane have to roll, then realized he was doing so in order to grab his buddies dry bag. One day maybe.

[@bikerdude923]

@@DrMatthewHudson ??? Are you implying that people can only be humble in videos?

[@frankbush8368]

@@DrMatthewHudson if you're gonna bring negative vibes in, and it's based on some truths you know of, then you could at least explain. Kinda lame to just say that and nothing more.

[@MikeySkywalker]

Ya he’s just on another level. I don’t think anyone is in his level. He wins that one race they all do every year.

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

Yes this is a true extreme sport and he's a maestro

[@MikeySkywalker]

11:40 it’s so damn cool how you know the river so well. Your pops is a great kayaker, but he must be an awesome teacher/coach too. Because you’re a great teacher/coach. Like father like son. My dads college roommate is a big fan of your pops, and his boats. I showed him your channel, and he’s obsessed. He told me your pops company has made all his boats for years.

[@yetigonecrazy]

The homies quietly sneaking into the background of the exposition shots and engaging in tomfoolery over the last few episodes has been very wholesome and great, love it

[@georgeadams5390]

Homies? These are gay boys

[@yetigonecrazy]

@@georgeadams5390 hey bud, 1957 called, they want you and your hate filled ideas back

[@jamesmccann531]

@@georgeadams5390 Yes, they are very happy.

[@McQueenLand1]

The guys at the end make me laugh. That was sick!

[@Chompchompyerded]

That almost goes beyond stout! Like meta-stout. I can't even run that in my dreams, but I sure like watching other people do it. It was so cool to see the teamwork, and everyone looking out for each other. It was an absolute clinic in how to do a run like that. Simply awesome, and so fun to watch!

[@evangarcia9698]

Haha listening to you tell the yung weens how to do shit has just made my evening! haha

[@jamiefrompaddle365]

Hi Dane, Your videos are always great to watch and one of the things i like most about them is you keep the rescue sequences in. I personally find the way you manage river rescue scenarios quickly and effectively just as impressive as your trick throwing and shit running skills. You have highlight reels for those... Any chance you could go back through stuff and make the people a Dane Jackson river rescue highlight reel? I bet I wouldn't be the only one to watch it. Alterior motive- I run whitewater safety courses and I think I'd direct students to your reel on every single one if it was easier to do.

[@scottprocum8909]

I am impressed that you are always there to rescue somebody! When I was whitewater kayaking alot in the New England area rescue was not trained at the time amd we winged it. I used to race against you dad in the late 80s in New England. You and your dad bring great memories!

[@ianjones1118]

This the best sports channel to watch.

[@Gunjaroo]

“I wasn’t ready for this”🤣

[@MikeySkywalker]

Nothing but respect for all the hiking you guys do for one lap. Pretty damn cool. The devotion is awesome. ✊🏻 Savages.

[@23jdizo]

Your videos truly bring joy to my day every time. Thanks for sharing yo

[@MichaelChanslor]

11:41 - Wouldn't you like to be one of these guys with Dane Jackson telling you the lines! Would be epic - An absolute dream! You guys are so lucky!

[@big1dog23]

Another great video, but have you guys ever heard of these things called "gloves," or for real whimps like me, pogies?, lol. My hands froze just watching. Nice getting the steady diet of a very short Cally season. Was hoping for more water, but it's always fun to watch. Some great young boaters in that crew. Good luck this weekend everyone!.

[@knaz7468]

Excellent rescue skills on display. Only a whole lotta experience can do that! I was shivering with cold for you all watching this :-)

[@edwardwilcox6606]

That`s kayaking baby! Awesome skills by all....thanks for the share!!

[@markvorel]

Not sure which I like better....your innate paddling competence or your great attitude...really inspiring...thanks for posting.

[@hooks4nooks]

OMG!!! You guys are having so much fun. I'm having so much fun watching you guys. Good video. So awesome!!! Love it! 👍

[@MikeySkywalker]

Good to see the channel is growing. Slowly but surely.

[@MikeySkywalker]

Dane you talk just like my buddy Jared who kayaks. The difference is my buddy actually bit his tongue off a few years ago kayaking. Your cadence reminds me of him. He lives in Texas now, so I barely see him. It’s always a treat hearing you talk and thinking about Jared.

[@chuckstanley4859]

Dane, great run, great team, great video. Chuck

[@jeffgoatley]

You rock Dane! Keep it sick!

[@bryanduchane2371]

You have to love what you do to do it so well!!!

[@jwest1084]

take a shot whenever Dane says Cherry

[@danejacksonkayak]

I’m not responsible for what happens after 😂

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Madness, but epic. Nice to see you looking out for others. Nice rescue. Great vid.

[@ianjones1118]

Great ending! That was sick...

[@thetopfan5031]

Great video, as always! The underwater shot at 20:31 was cool.

[@denisgilbert1283]

Enjoyed that, great trip lads, California so beautiful

[@Gunjaroo]

This is insane. I can’t wait for the VR version cause I ain’t ever doing it. Especially not with this gnarly guide😅🤟🏼

[@medyaker2]

Nice video! Brings back great memories. Such an iconic stretch of water. Thx for posting! Looked cold... at least no rattlesnake dangers ;)

[@taiyoctopus2958]

Such a solid team player... Looks like your leaving as little to chance as possible when it comes to the safety of your mates. That's solid m8. I bet they have tons of appreciation for you for that and just having a positive attitude through the whole thing too.

[@bryanduchane2371]

Good to see you sharing your knowledge with other boaters. Hope old were you when you ran this section of the river??

[@evsta100]

Sweet ride thanks for taking me along nice lines

[@janetmelton6890]

Testoterone crazy! Lots of fun to watch.

[@merlinmess3793]

Amazing video Mr Dane Jackson. As a hearing impaired person I find it funny when the sound goes, like water in the Mike… nice simulation of going deaf

[@wrybread]

I'm exhausted from all the adrenaline rushes from just watching this. I can't even imagine how sick this looks when you remove the gopro effect from those big drops.

[@kdbang413]

Great video! Thanks for the motivation👍🏽👏🏽

[@_JustinCider_]

What a magic stretch of water. My 20 year old mind says I want to run it - my 52 year old body that hasn't sat in a boat for 10 years says piss off.

[@Richspeight]

Epic river, some awesome kayaking they guys.

[@jschettler]

So impressive and amazing all around.

[@mathewbrust398]

That is one hell of a gradient!

[@reggiebald2830]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Perhaps the best compliment; Great Promo! If you'd caught me coming out of school (50 years ago), I'd been right there with you! (Best, most fun run I've seen) THANKS!

[@digdug1577]

Dane is the big poppy on these trips making sure all the chicks are in order. The cherry is absolutely mind-boggling I can't imagine it in person. Good on everyone for having the cajones to do such a thing. also respect at the end of the day being smart and skipping those rapids that's leading by example and living another day. 🙏🔥

[@sfree17244freer]

Yeah I agree everything is much bigger in person if it looks big on camera, it’s huge

[@Chompchompyerded]

I think Dane could have run it, but he was looking out for his buddies, and wasn't going to put them in danger. That's what an exceptional guide is all about. I've got huge respect for that, and I'm sure from what you said above that you do too.

[@petrhermanadventures9509]

Some of that stuff looks like it shouldn't even be runnable, and you make it look easy.

[@mattgeariety5466]

Yooo upper cherry is back so hyped

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

That was some solid dudemanship from the lead guy. 👌 Sweet video!

[@eoinforkan1442]

Imagine completing the entire hike and someone forgot their deck

[@whatnow9288]

I am feeling spent, gasping for breath, bruised on the rocks, wet to the eyes with few flips - all just watching this! I'd have struckout in the first 3 mile hike carrying the kayak! What a long stetch of breath taking run! Please update your description with Coordinates for where you parked and where you started! I already check maps but couldnt find it.

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

Believe the parking is Shingle Springs trailhead, because there is clear trail from there to upper reaches of Cherry Creek. I couldn't find exactly where the section he kayaked was, looks like wild terrain

[@MikeySkywalker]

14:34 nice catch!

[@nicksinderson3302]

Dane, if you choose to portage a drop, l'd bet every dollar l could get my hands on...not one soul would question your judgment.

[@darrenmackenzie1645]

I like his sense ability and river craft. Like saying it’s 5:15 and not much time if something goes sideways when he decides not to do that sequence. And like he said he’s done it before so no big deal.There’s no shame in not drowning.

[@bmartin2304]

I seen him make that call on one previous video, nothing but praise for his smarts in the comments. he seems like a really good dude to kayak with, knows what to do in sticky situations and keep him and his buddies safe as possible in a sport like this.

[@nicksinderson3302]

I should add a postscript to my post; I'm guessing there is one person who would question Mr. Jackson decision to portage a drop and that would be the man himself. Walk the tight rope; Stay driven and stay safe.

[@mark001stj]

You know, I've read some of the comments with this video and most are from people who do some serious white water kayaking. I have an 18ft sea kayak and have done some very, very light rapids (you know ... fast bathtub water). I watched this sitting right in front of a 55in tv screen and I was shivering from the cold (ok, fear). My heart was in my mouth and I could feel a slight adrenaline rush and all that in my shorts sipping a coffee. If I were a man of few words; yah, I know, that's laughable, my comment would simply be ... "damn".

[@walthanas]

What a fun run! Great rescue too! Just wondering: Why didn't you wear a paddling jacket and PFD during your hike in, when it was so cold?

[@jakedixon9615]

Absolute fucking mad lads! I can’t even comprehend what I just watched. I live nearby and know that’s one hell of a hike. Just getting there with yaks has to be a bitch! I had no idea guys were out here getting this fucking extreme! I dabble on slow rivers and shit but know fuck all about kayaking. I’m assuming bro here has to be a legend of the sport. I can’t imagine many people have balls huge enough to attempt something this insane. I was scared just watching this on my couch, holy fuck! Mad props, much respect!

[@markhenri1131]

That brings back a lot of great memories on the upper Kern river. It had a lot of tight stuff like this. I couldn’t do it now though; too old and a little too adventurous at this point. Run it while you can. It’s memories you’ll have forever.

[@MikeTriz]

Always epic videos! Only thing this channel is missing is 4K quality to take it to the next level!

[@bryanduchane2371]

Do the commercially raft that section?

[@Chompchompyerded]

I doubt it. That would be a law suit waiting to happen. No rafting company I know of would be willing to take the risk. Also, since you're scraping bottom in so many places, it's very likely you'd hole the raft on the way down, and in any event, you'd need very experienced paddlers. You couldn't just load up a group of carp and have a prayer of it turning out okay.

[@harrisonaero]

Wow, just wow. Great edit and insane whitewater.

[@taohouse6698]

Thank Glob for Pastor Dane!

[@joeryan6863]

World class paddling and world class guiding/looking after the group. Must feel weird for Dane being "Daddy" of the group. :D

[@coldwateronly]

And world class academy, spied a sticker

[@Chompchompyerded]

He does it a lot. That's part of who he is. Simply legend!

[@mkk2648]

Exhausted just watching this...

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

So Dane, What's up with Jackson Kayak? Can't seem to find any dealers on the West Coast that carry any volume of boats to choose from.

[@TheNorthwestWind]

you guys are gnarly as hell

[@MikeySkywalker]

Do you guys do this run in the summer too? It looks a familiar. It looks like the one that you guys do where you get air on some, and there’s only like a foot of water.

[@AaronPriceColby]

Love the beta read session in the middle there, enlightening to hear how you guys are doing it at high levels!

[@CncObsession]

If it looks big on film, it is terrifying in real life ;-) How long you spend scouting a hole is directly proportional to the time you will spend in it (William Nealy/Kayak)

[@wernerxytra6151]

@@CncObsession Absolutely true. Much much bigger when you're right up next to it. I just can't imagine what the Fantasy Falls run was truly like at that high

[@Chompchompyerded]

@@CncObsession I remember reading that book long ago, and had to chuckle when I red it because it's so true. My copy is a first edition which should tell you a little about how long I've been kayaking. It's an addiction that never goes away. Have to love the illustrations too! Liked the quote about how one's lodgings tend toward entropy. Also very true! William (not Bill) Nealy is also legend. Glad his books are still in print. It's terribly sad that he took his own life. He was so successful and was living a dream. I wonder what could have gone wrong in his life to make him take it? I have all of his kayaking books and one of his skiing books. My sister and I got a lot of giggles out of them, and also learned a lot from them. We were already seasoned kayakers by the time his first book came out, but it was still educational, and very funny. As far as I'm concerned, the books he wrote on kayaking should be required reading for all kayakers.

[@keithpullen1279]

Another great video.

[@bryanduchane2371]

Great video!

[@RandomYogi007]

stoked to blow some minds, that sequence was so good lmao kayakers are somethin else, worse than surfers

[@bgwhalley]

14:13 Is that just the kayak stuck in the current or this the kayaker himself stuck underwater?

[@weirdmood8102]

It's his dry bag. The boater is the dude river left he is chatting up right after he rolls up.

[@ronactive]

Wieder ein mega schöner Bach und tolles Video. Grüße ronactive

[@twintwitch1]

Looks like cold, cold hands. Wow

[@epincion]

Superb and at times pretty scary

[@boeandthelizards]

Sounds cold 😊

[@quadZ_z]

Any thoughts on how to start out WW kayaking? Had a couple experiences as a kid in camp, your vids make me wanna get out there!

[@Brandon-se4wn]

What part of the country are you in?

[@quadZ_z]

@@Brandon-se4wn Northeast/NYC

[@joesee8079]

@@Brandon-se4wn I bet you have a lot of people cheering for you lately.

[@TheShopobie]

at least b4 covid there were pool roll classes. College outdoor programs sometimes offered them. maybe even an REI could get you pointed in the right direction.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Love it!

[@unklegaz8392]

I'm a S. Florida guy but this stuff makes me wanna go up north and have a try

[@Antipodean33]

Excellent stuff fellas, can you tell me why you don't wear gloves if it's real cold?

[@harness84_29]

PHARRKKINNN SEEENNNDDD IIITTTT BOOOYYZZZZ!!@!@@!

[@smiles8920]

What's you're carrying setup for your boat?

[@weirdmood8102]

He said it's NRS backpack system that someone left in his buddies truck.

[@gleneverett9728]

That was sick

[@leabethcampbell381]

It's like the old Albuquerque, Bugs Bunny joke! b Be sure to take a left! LOLOLOL. That shit is real, for those who will hike after you!

[@11Love11able]

Showed my daughter a video of my local class 3 river at flood stage and she said that looks little I could do that. Showed this to my seven year old daughter and asked if this looks like big water and she said it looks just a little big not too big.

[@owendoyle3397]

Strong showing from team wein

[@markthomas2166]

I've been kayaking for 7 years now. My favorite 16 miles have been down the Colorado River. But this? This was INSANE! Where can I sign up and I'm 60 years old!!!

[@jamesketchum2820]

Bad idea you’ll drowned

[@bryanduchane2371]

What was the water temp during this run?

[@Chompchompyerded]

Think the water up there runs a constant 46 degrees, winter or summer. Doesn't matter. Drop a thermometer in it in the summer, 46 degrees. Drop a thermometer through a hole in the snow in winter, 46 degrees.

[@forbiddencroisant]

How does this dude only have 70k subs??

[@trendingtigers]

Smart paddler. knows when to walk and when to run. Sometimes the "Dirtbag" scene is a bit over the top, Dane is not showcasing any of that. And he is hands down the best kayaker in the world. Interesting to note that he only has 85k subscribers. Whitewater kayaking is a very underground sport with a very small population doing it. If there was a bigger audience I reckon he would be reaching a million. However , 85k is a massive amount of people all things considered . Im sure he isnt too focused on the numbers though. When I first started running rivers in 92 there must have been maybe a thousand committed paddlers worldwide.

[@paddlefaster]

Crazy run

[@MikeySkywalker]

How are you not freezing. I get that when you’re boating the adrenaline warms you up. But the hike must have been brutal.

[@rooly0811]

Jaw dropping

[@fio6620]

I don’t even want to think about how cold their hands are in that water

[@ashkayaker]

5:18 🤔

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

so awesome

[@stevewomack6025]

This video illustrates a number of issues that have trended into commonalities in the community and the shit is scary and responsible for a number of deaths. This video is commendable because it shows these issues but doesn't call them out through some come to arms community conversation. I hope those more aware to the need for better safety on our rivers take note and try harder.

[@MrLoughneagh]

Great video, what watch are you wearing bro?

[@mickleblade]

Something bombproof..

[@ogdobber]

so sick

[@barbarootoo]

And how does anyone give this video a thumbs down?

[@dascienceyo]

This is sort of like Oh-be-joyful creek.

[@Underbottom.Sandydown]

I hate to be that guy *BUT* the video starts at 08:10 ... I don't blame u for deleting this, just remember quality is much stronger than quantity and you've some choice pixels boi

[@fredbergeron1644]

ride like a champ act like a champ

[@leefitler4597]

Epic