Whitewater Canoeing and 3 Days Camping on the Lower Madawaska River

This was my second Trip Paddling solo and my first in an old canoe I bought from an outfitter. With Max and Thais we Paddle 41km from Palmer Rapids to Griffith. It was the perfect place to advance our skills and take a couple swims if need be, but the water was warm and everything was beautiful during 3 perfect August days.
The Lower Madawaska River
01:41 Jessup's Chute
02:35 Palmer Rapids Section 3
The Lower Madawaska River; Snake Rapids Section
09:35 Island Rapids Right Channel
14:25 Dog Leg Rapids
15:20 Rifle Chute
16:32 Split Rock Rapids Left Channel (not runnable)
16:48 Split Rock Rapids Right Channel
17:28 The Ledge below Split Rock
21:00 Raquette Rapids Right Channel
22:20 Slate Falls

[@wildernesscanoeassociation]

The Lower Madawaska River 01:41 Jessup's Chute 02:35 Palmer Rapids Section 3 The Lower Madawaska River; Snake Rapids Section 09:35 Island Rapids Right Channel 14:25 Dog Leg Rapids 15:20 Rifle Chute 16:32 Split Rock Rapids Left Channel (not runnable) 16:48 Split Rock Rapids Right Channel 17:28 The Ledge below Split Rock 21:00 Raquette Rapids Right Channel 22:20 Slate Falls There, we fixed it for you.

[@XanderBudnick]

Wow thank you!!!

[@XanderBudnick]

I was hoping to leave better time indicators but you dialed it in and nailed it! Ty

[@jasonheffernan8146]

@@XanderBudnick This is the only video on KZbin I didn’t need time stamps for, love the vids man

[@JohnDrummondVA]

Did I just stumble upon Patches' maiden voyage? Epic!!!

[@venusc7342]

I paddled the same route you did, 2 years ago!! Such a fun time and really hope to do it again!!

[@cla7362]

I'm loving this channel, love the camping and whitewater stuff! binge watching everything here since I found it a few days ago. Much love man

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks Jandalf. Hopefully will be doing more of it soon. Ehh right on man! Cheers

[@cla7362]

@@XanderBudnick I don't know if you plan of traveling but if you do Vancouver island is absolutely gorgeous for summer camping and has some decent whitewater action (after all this covid stuff unfortunately)

[@LostLakes]

Legit!! Love your style brother, hope you've got lots of paddling content coming this year

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks again my man ☺️ I was actually just looking at Kokatat dry suits today 😋

[@LostLakes]

@@XanderBudnick nice, I've mulled that one many times, then I talk myself out of it due to the cost. But it would be extremely sweet

[@XanderBudnick]

@@LostLakes yah they're pricey but would be a lifelong item. Do you do whitewater?

[@LostLakes]

@@XanderBudnick yeah you'd certainly hope so for that coin. Yeah I do some but mostly just CI/II, maybe the odd touch of III. I definitely fear the power of water beyond CII so it was inspiring to watch you overcome that here

[@XanderBudnick]

@@LostLakes Aye for sure. It's healthy to have a good fear of the water. its scary stuff I have it too. Cheers my friend :D !!

[@chrisdowns422]

Nice example of a canoe over canoe rescue! I remember having to do that for a canoeing merit badge 50 years ago. For my canoeing, it's been a useless skill. But it was neat to see.

[@Dan_ClarkeMusic]

Your videos are my favourite content on KZbin right now! Inspiring me to pursue my own solo camping sessions. Thanks so much Xander for your amazing content and please keep the videos coming! Best wishes from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@subsubsciber3657]

I felt like Xander really wanted to say something deep or revealing at 9:08 but didnt. An epic journey as always, great scenery and a sense of adventure. Awesome!

[@XanderBudnick]

Lol maybe I don't remember tho

[@daviddarlingauthor]

smashed my knee on an underwater rock there in '93. Still sore lol Nice video. Love that part of the country.

[@aepage3165]

I have a feeling this was one of those trips that integrated into yourself beautifully. Overwhelming and difficult at times, but in retrospect, it gave growth.

[@ziggyninja15]

The beginning of patches

[@Evan_Le5]

So cool to see piano rock at a lower water level, and to see how far you’ve gone since this!

[@babblingbrookesmith]

Couple years late to comment but you nailed that line on riffle 👏

[@jackmayne2332]

Love your videos, will never stop watching

[@suemoore1965]

💜💙 "THAT WAS REALLY SKETCHY" ❤️💚

[@2to-tango]

Know what I like about you Xander? You jus a 'tad' bit karazee! Came here from Lost Lakes. Jon and Erin sent me💕 Yes I sub'd. Take care out there.

[@adrianrafaelmagana804]

Float/air bags would make flips less painful to fix, looks like the Canoe got swamped haha. Might be a investment worth making. Cheers and great videos, they inspire me to get out there!

[@kerryhurd7738]

Great video brother love your adventures always at 9 minutes and 10 seconds you have sasquatch watching you from the woods just in front of you between the trees stay safe he is a big one

[@MrLiquid323]

Couldnt see any

[@kr7816]

Zander that was awesome! You rock🙌🏼

[@TheOpenboater]

Just found your channel. This is great to see. I love your big rivers over there, here in Ireland we have much smaller rockier rivers but we still run them. You have certainly got your money's worth out of that boat already. Big Al.

[@shaunbrelusa5921]

Love watching, this handsome guy.

[@ericgreen7075]

Well put together brother, great story. I loved the rapids sequences!

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks my man, we gotta get out this week :)

[@williamlewis7243]

Love yours and maxies work!!!! Wanna go!!??

[@mannywildegibbons1177]

It's weird seeing Xander chill on MY campsite. Hey, go find your own thunder box!

[@yougood7513]

Love your video and you💕

[@TheRailfan32]

You Rock!!!!!

[@LostManFishing]

Just found your channel!!! So good! 👍👍👍

[@XanderBudnick]

:))

[@EzeAdventurer]

The ones where you are most out of your depth tend to be the most rewarding!!!

[@XanderBudnick]

Absolutely. Cheers

[@XXISuneo]

excited for your next video ! this one is awesome !

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks man. Glad you enjoyed my summer videos. These ones got less attention than my winter ones so it's nice to hear you enjoyed it :)

[@filippyknow]

This is a rough for test for patches. This vid is so good i dont understand why it only has 23k views.

[@coopdaloopshortboxchevy]

Great video Xander!

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks for watching my man!

[@maxtax8223]

Madawaska river you say......that looked like fun

[@suryadiyadi9421]

I like it

[@Twobarpsi]

Really cool trip Bud!

[@sistaslab3159]

Awesome video

[@kumardipun2931]

Wow bro great job and love you bro 😘

[@abir95571]

Xander is lowkey the best cook among campers

[@XanderBudnick]

Lol thanks but I doubt it lol

[@suryadiyadi9421]

I love u xander😘😘😘😘

[@Catmoore60]

In the fray of crazy politics and issues bombarding me, to watch one of your videos is like a massive infusion of healthy air. Thank you!

[@jovengzulueta9601]

ohh my god,handsometake care your self okay,wow beautiful place..

[@XanderBudnick]

Thank you my friend

[@user-yu6cv4kx7l]

好漂亮的湖泊，喜歡，但是請您務必小心謹慎ㄧ點

[@RYANONTHERUN]

Plan on doing this trip next june

[@moorzymlg6677]

Patches lasted longer than you thought 😂

[@June-pv3du]

🔥

[@sojournerbushcraft]

Whitewater looks insanely fun! All my paddles have been on lakes but I’m planning a trip to run some rapids later this summer. Any filming recommendations? I appreciate that you showed the rushes and the fails.

[@XanderBudnick]

Moving water is the best. It's hard to go back after. Enjoy my friend. GoPro is a good choice :p make sure your camera is connected tied to the gunnel I've seen alot of list go pros from them not being tied down

[@michaelhudecek2778]

😊😊😊

[@markg.3171]

If survival methods rely on water condensation from leaves, doesn’t make much sense to use green leaves to dry, it does help with aireation I guess, but they hold humidity and water too

[@israelperez9379]

Zan just one question, r u playing on patches? If u r I'm not talkin to u again jk. Looked like u had alot of fun. Man the way u just went through the rapids your a beast. Keep on living free bud. Izzy from Cali

[@wisnoskij]

What an interesting barrel backpack. How did that work out? I might have to give something like that a try.

[@XanderBudnick]

It's called a bear barrel it's great for keeping your food in so you don't have to hang your food and trees it's awesome for food

[@FoundPonds]

Was this Patch's first trip?

[@freywayne6574]

PTEX works on ski works on canu's

[@milo5395]

0:07 BUDnick

[@Mstriker5]

looks like a damn forest

[@sportgigante5923]

You seeing’s stranger things in the florest?

[@TtallouS]

The question is how do you return?

[@kaliguy47]

You look like your there to fix an office printer..

[@mattdutton9463]

Is this Patches's origin story??

[@XanderBudnick]

Yup

[@dannysexton3442]

Gollum?! 1:14

[@fahmi6853]

13 HAHAHAH

[@albertobruno6938]

Mm/m/m m a love💕🎊🎊🎊🎊