Tallulah gorge - 550 cfs

Tallulah Gorge. In whitewater kayaking, there are a few rivers that are set apart. One of the Crown Jewels of the Southeastern United States is the Tallulah Gorge. With only a few runs per year, kayakers descend upon the gorge to partake in the obligatory pilgrimage to this special place. Come along as we paddle through one of the prettiest places on earth...
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[@WhistlingGary]

got a new TV, and now it's like im in your boat. Another gorgeous video, pun intended.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Gary!! Thanks man!!

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Nope, nope, nope...30-40 years ago I'd have said, "Hand me a paddle, Y'all watch this!" 😄 😄 But I did love watching this! Freaking awesome runs! And people!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Bob!!

[@stevenburns1774]

So pumped for this episode was such a privilege to boat with the river kings!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Likewise brother!!

[@solonutiket564]

Dennis took me down the Watauga the first time, great seeing him again.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Very cool!

[@uweludke3290]

Amazing video, amazing characters! I ran into your videos on KZbin a while ago. Beside the beautiful images what I enjoy the most are two things (50:50): Your narrations/lyrics and your dirty laughter which is second to none! Keep on paddeling and help us to dream our dreams!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Uwe! will do!

[@lou36heron87]

good run and good video Pete, yes that is one of the top of the classic rivers of the South East, so glad you could share that with us

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Lou!

[@paksaokayaking4234]

That got me stoked more than any vid yet! All my favorite KZbin and Facebook paddlers on the same river at the same time!!! Awesome!!!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on PSK! thanks a ton!

[@jasonwalker7166]

I found my heart rate increasing and the hair standing up on the back of my neck as I watched this.... This is definitely not amateur hour. Living vicariously through your videos Pete.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Jason! I love to hear when folks feel like they are there with us! Thats what it is all about...

[@HanzgohFilms]

I really liked your final comments. especially the analogy using rolling a kayak is like dealing with life's struggles. sometimes its easier to pull the skirt off and escape the problem but sometime you hang in there and struggle with the problem and come out on top! #paddleOn I need to learn to roll...

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Hans!! for sure on that roll! It opens up a whole new world on the water!

[@tys1076]

Oh man that looks incredible, I'm still pretty new to whitewater but I can't wait until I can get up there, it's only like an hour away from me

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Keep at it and you will be there in no time!

[@desperatedes2205]

That was your best video Pete, excellent, thank you for every minute..

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Des!

[@richardjeffries7893]

That was awesome 👌. Way to go Jer.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Richard!

[@Dennis-cv5tm]

Fantastic! That river looks amazing and such a beautiful time of year to hit it. Also way to go Jer!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Dennis!

[@turtleheadboys5263]

Wow! that's the prettiest river I have seen and probably the scariest at the same time. Awesome job!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

It is a beauty Josh!!

[@rar4331]

It`s great to see you again after long break, perfect paddle, and one of the best scenery to go kayaking. Very difficult river, and I love it. I have to watch all videos I missed. Best wishes!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on RaR! Glad to see you back!

[@crossedpaddles1184]

What a River!!! Thanks for the ride Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Tim!

[@hunterwhitekayak]

BETA BETA BETA!! NOVEMBER 12th!!!! LETS DO THIS BROTHER!

[@pop4725]

What a great Tallulah video ! One of your best ever , thank you

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Pop!!

[@benharmon2817]

This is a cool perspective to see the Gorge from. I grew up here and used to run the stairs for conditioning for high school basketball. Of course I didn’t get into kayaking until I left one of the best kayaking areas in the country-the Blue Ridge mountains.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Ben! It is a beautiful gorge!!!!!

[@michaelwhitaker5882]

looking at my PFD ton the Talullah this weekend. i appreciate the beta!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Michael!

[@mikeemmons4062]

That looks like an awesome run, Oceana looks pretty crazy though.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Fantastic Run! Oceana is pretty big!

[@joshinfwtx4506]

Jerry! Loved watching you fight for and get the roll.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes sir!

[@joshinfwtx4506]

So fun to watch. I hope to be good enough to run this someday.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Josh! Just get after it and you will get there!

[@joshinfwtx4506]

@@RiverKingsKayak it looked like there were some fellow Gen Xers in the group that was encouraging.

[@omidindeed]

Soooo good!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Omid!

[@johneskew5374]

Great video

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks John!

[@IE_Tiger]

This will be my most watched RK video this year

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Tiger!

[@escapewithjay]

very cool!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks EWJ!

[@3-gunjack368]

Love seeing you out there with such a great group! When are you getting your own bucket hat? I hear that's the fashion these days.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I need to find one of those!! LOL

[@shakeandbake7324]

Seemed so much bigger in the 90's paddling as a teen

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on!

[@fullmetaljacket3018]

What an awesome run…well done with Oceana. I might have portaged!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks FMJ! No shame in that!

[@tompumphreykayak]

Thanks for the plug, Pete! Up to 28 now… seriously, great video- how did you get George W. Bush to do the voiceovers?

[@tompumphreykayak]

:)

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on brother! cant wait to get on a river with you guys!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

btw, Double U is a big fan...he is sort of bored these days and flies in to do the voice-overs...

[@tompumphreykayak]

I’ll bet he gets together with jimmy carter for secret chattooga runs like the old days.

[@JakeYaks]

Hey Pete! A good buddy and I are looking to do our PFDS on tallulah this Saturday. Was wondering if you know of anybody that’s going to be out there that may be willing to show us down. Really just need a group to tag along with for extra safety.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Hey Shower! There will be a ton of folks out there. It can be tough to get someone to show you down on a run like that if they have not paddled with you before or know someone that can vouch for you. I am joining an already full group myself.

[@the_uncommon_kayaker2536]

🥹🥹🥹 so amazing ❤❤❤

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Courtney!!

[@MrRhys006]

Are the Talullah release dates for 2022 set and posted somewhere?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Check on American Whitewater's website...

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I want to say April...

[@HanzgohFilms]

Hey there-- me again. lol. I have done rafting on rapids.. and duckies on upper new. I have done maybe class 1-3 in kayak. I have never run anything more serious in a kayak. I am very interested in learning more.. someday. So, watching this episode and especially Oceana (V+). how much control do you have entering that wave... are you just trying to stay steady and upright? are you directing yourself once you enter a wave like that? just curious... love watching you and the rest co-exist with the beast!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Hans! Once you hit "the thing", you go into whiteout and have to rely on feel. You know the hit is coming at the very bottom. In a situation like that, just keep whatever body posture is needed and be ready to react when you feel the kayak engaging whatever comes next...newer paddlers usually just hold on for the ride! There is only so much you can do in something like the thing...all the work is done in your approach (boat placement, boat angle, edging, body attitude, paddle placement, etc..._ and the rest takes care of itself.

[@canajian]

👋😎👍

[@seanwelty81]

How can I learn to do this. I just moved to Georgia 6 months ago from Indiana. Spent a lot of time in a recreational kayak in small rivers and streams. Not a lot of white water opportunities. I'd like to find a group and learn. I live in Atlanta area.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I would suggest linking up with Kayak Georgia Facebook group. They have a ton of folks doing all different kinds of kayaking and runs of different levels of difficulty. They would be a great resource for you to start with!

[@crazybilltv5220]

Has the put in waterfall been done?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Not 100% sure it has been done. But I saw a line and know it could be done. The problem however is that it is highly illegal and and run on those would likely result in a negative for our few releases that they allow us already. That river is unfortunately on a pretty severe lockdown. You literally have to stay on the trails, fill out a permit to be there, and it only runs about 6 times a year on the recreational releases...

[@TL-ql7bb]

Hey dude - what PFD do you have? Thanks

[@RiverKingsKayak]

An ancient astral green jacket

[@TL-ql7bb]

@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks Pete!

[@WhitewaterBBQ]

Dudes wearing a hockey helmet @ 14:40 😂

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Lacrosse to be exact! I used to wear one back in the day.

[@WhitewaterBBQ]

@@RiverKingsKayak ahhh that makes sense I can totally see that now, when I first saw it, it looked like a hockey helmet but now I see it haha 😆 I’m not much of a “team sports” kinda guy so I probably wouldn’t have noticed on my own lol

[@OverlandGeneration]

Holy snike! That's REAL DEAL RAPIDS!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he! Thanks OG!

[@treyhelms5282]

Third!

[@bobbystaats1145]

Can’t wait 😇😇😇💦💦💦💦

[@Tyler_Ward]

2nd

[@jacobdavis3997]

I have actually kissed Trevor on the lips for an extended period of time.

[@jacob_boofs]

Wait, he told me I was the only one 😭

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Ummmmmm.....LOL

[@jacob_boofs]

@@RiverKingsKayak it’s the boat man, it does things to a person. He’s got a OG that looks equally as dope too, you should see him shred the upper gauley in it. Much impressive.