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Cat ambushed on our snowy walk (everyone made it home safe!)
We take an outdoor walk with our dog and two cats almost every day... whether there's snow or not. They love it!
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Bobcat tracking an injured deer
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In the middle of the day, our little watchdog spotted a deer with a limp walking past our house in Topsham. Then, about 6 minutes later, this bobcat appeared and followed the deer's trail. We watched him for almost 3 minutes.
2024 Whitewater Highlights: Canoeing 10 Maine Rivers [+BONUS]
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Recap of my best whitewater adventures of 2024, with new footage included. Open canoeing in my Old Town H2Pro and Old Town Camper canoes, plus a couple runs on a cataraft. I ran memorable rapids at these Maine rivers: -St. George River -Passagassawakeag River -Kingsbury Stream -Carrabassett River -Millinocket Stream -Dead River -Kennebec River -Presumpscot River -Penobscot River -BONUS: White R...
X-Stream Origins: Millinocket Stream Unleashed
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A short retelling of the inception one of Maine's most exciting whitewater events. First run in 2022, the Millinocket X-Stream Canoe Race depends on cooperation from the Millinocket Lake Dam operators and the advocacy work of the people like Chris Howe and organizations like Outdoor Sport Institute in Millinocket, MaCKRO, American Whitewater, and others who are trying to expand recreational acc...
Kennebec Release Comparison - Fish Flow vs. Raft Flow
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Comparison of major rapids on the Kennebec River below Harris Station Dam during a 350 cfs "fish flow" in an open canoe and a 5,000 cfs commercial rafting release done run with@dshean71cataraft.
White River, VT: Peavine Whitewater Canoeing
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Paddled my Old Town H2Pro for a run down the White River during the 2024 Peavine Whitewater Race.
Dundee Drawdown: a Presumpscot canoe adventure
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This video chronicles a canoe trip taken with @unclejohnthezef down the Presumpscot River on September 22nd, with the intention of viewing and running the rapids exposed when Dundee Pond was drained for dam repairs. We started in Eel Weir Canal, went up into Sebago Lake Basin, and into the Presumpscot River which brought us to the Dundee Rapids. We ran some challenging low-water obstacles, saw ...
1st Annual Pooches & Paddleboards Race | Camden Windjammer Weekend
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Oakley and I competed in the 1st Annual Pooches & Paddleboards Race in Camden Harbor (Maine) as part of Windjammer Weekend. We got to paddle with some cool dogs and check out the schooners up close. The crowd was fantastic! The race was well organized by Camden Parks & Recreation and Maine Sport Outfitters. Glad we went!
Catarafting the Dead: High flow causes problems
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The flow on a recent Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society club trip on the Dead River was supposed to be 2,400 cfs, but rain from inflowing streams doubled this and made the conditions challenging for some boaters.
Whitewater Catarafting on the Kennebec River
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Whitewater Catarafting on the Kennebec River
Mistakes Were Made - Dead River @ 2,400 cfs
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Mistakes Were Made - Dead River @ 2,400 cfs
360º VR: Rollerson Rapid in the Passy River Race
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360º VR: Rollerson Rapid in the Passy River Race
PPCS Summer Picnic & Paddle
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PPCS Summer Picnic & Paddle
Swiftwater Rescue training
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Swiftwater Rescue training
Allagash Wilderness Waterway -- Churchill Dam to Allagash Village
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Allagash Wilderness Waterway Churchill Dam to Allagash Village
Dead River 80’s Throwback Cruise
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Dead River 80’s Throwback Cruise
Millinocket X-Stream 2024: Upstream view in Turtle Pit
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Millinocket X-Stream 2024: Upstream view in Turtle Pit
Kingsbury Stream - Whitewater paddling in Maine
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Kingsbury Stream - Whitewater paddling in Maine
Furry friends go for a winter walk
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Furry friends go for a winter walk
Gentle kitten meets the dog of the house
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Gentle kitten meets the dog of the house
Happy hunting party
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Happy hunting party
St. George River Canoe Race 2024
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St. George River Canoe Race 2024
Tandem Canoeing the Dead River (no music)
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Tandem Canoeing the Dead River (no music)
Millinocket Stream at Dusk
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Millinocket Stream at Dusk
Adventure on Wassataquoik Stream
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Adventure on Wassataquoik Stream
Kayaking Cribworks @ 6,000 cfs
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Kayaking Cribworks @ 6,000 cfs
Kayaking Cribworks @ 6,000 cfs (slow-mo)
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Kayaking Cribworks @ 6,000 cfs (slow-mo)
Millinocket X-Stream: 360° Bliss in Turtle Pit (360/VR)
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Millinocket X-Stream: 360° Bliss in Turtle Pit (360/VR)
2023 Millinocket X-Stream Canoe Race
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2023 Millinocket X-Stream Canoe Race
Lower Turtle Pit action at Millinocket X-Stream
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Lower Turtle Pit action at Millinocket X-Stream

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  • @michaelvanwinkle7919
    @michaelvanwinkle7919 16 днів тому

    Thank You for sharing these experiences. The focus of your camera was consistently blurred. I would liked to have seen this with good focus.

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 15 днів тому

      @@michaelvanwinkle7919 thanks for watching! I agree that the blurriness is frustrating. The camera gets wet and that causes a fog on the lens. I wish I had a better camera (or more of them). More subscribers would help!

  • @xrocket21
    @xrocket21 18 днів тому

    Healthy lookin cat!!!!!

  • @downeastprimitiveskills7688
    @downeastprimitiveskills7688 20 днів тому

    Big cat too. Interesting how it wasn't on a run like coyotes. I presume it was stalking not chasing. maybe.

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 20 днів тому

      @@downeastprimitiveskills7688 yeah, it was a few minutes behind the deer. I think it got distracted by the cat/dog smells at the end of my driveway for a minute, but then he picked up the deer track on the other side of the road, and off he went.

  • @michaela1655
    @michaela1655 27 днів тому

    The luckiest dog ever! I did this trip twice back in the 1990s. A great experience to be sure.

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 27 днів тому

      @@michaela1655 Oakley is living her best life. This week she went ice fishing and on a hike. She loves adventures as much as I do!

  • @leegoddard1886
    @leegoddard1886 27 днів тому

    Thought your header says ‘gentle kitten’!

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 27 днів тому

      @@leegoddard1886 he’s gentle 95% of the time.

  • @WalkerKnives
    @WalkerKnives Місяць тому

    Love this! I’ve got to make it to more canoe races this year.

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers Місяць тому

      Please say hello when you do! And thank for watching.

  • @Adam-l9i1l
    @Adam-l9i1l Місяць тому

    Love watching your videos I am planning on doing the Allagash river soon. What brand is the 33 gl drum backpack did you go with

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers Місяць тому

      @@Adam-l9i1l I got a Granite Gear Barrel Harness as a gift but I think it may be the wrong size for my barrel. I had to add an extra strap across the top to keep it on, but it works. It’s good for food and kitchen items. But for softer stuff I really like my yellow 115L Eureka Dry Bag. Thanks for watching!

  • @igordziuban3472
    @igordziuban3472 Місяць тому

    Hello guys, super excited !!! I would like to ask you, how you came back to start point (for pick up car), there's some shuttle transportation or Uber available? Thanks

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers Місяць тому

      @@igordziuban3472 that’s a great question! The group usually sets up our own shuttles by leaving cars at the takeout, or sometimes we hire a shuttle. Many Maine Guide services do this. Ironbound Outdoors provides shuttles for us in The Forks when we run the Dead and Kennebec. The Allagash involves a particularly long shuttle and for them I used Pelletier’s. They picked up our vehicle at the put-in and it was waiting for us at the take-out. My wife likes to camp, but she doesn’t really like whitewater, so sometimes she’s my shuttle bunny.

    • @igordziuban3472
      @igordziuban3472 Місяць тому

      @@River_Metimbers thank you

  • @scottcyr1696
    @scottcyr1696 Місяць тому

    Cataraft young lady should keep her hsnd on T grip so you or other paddler not hit with it. Other than that looks awesome

  • @dshean71
    @dshean71 Місяць тому

    I wanted to hit the like more then once ! Awesome video!

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers Місяць тому

      Thanks Big D. Glad we got to do some runs together. Let’s do more next year!

  • @wildernesscanoeassociation
    @wildernesscanoeassociation Місяць тому

    There certainly seem to be a lot of downriver races in Maine.

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers Місяць тому

      @@wildernesscanoeassociation there’s a race just about every weekend in the spring and sometimes multiple to choose from. This is the place to get info: mackro.org/

  • @downeastprimitiveskills7688
    @downeastprimitiveskills7688 Місяць тому

    Perfect release of your season highlights, cool longest night of the year evening. And I even got tossed in at the end grunting up a small drop on the Penobscot,

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers Місяць тому

      @@downeastprimitiveskills7688 glad you enjoyed it, Tim. You made poling look easy compared to the ordeal I was having. Merry Christmas!

    • @downeastprimitiveskills7688
      @downeastprimitiveskills7688 Місяць тому

      @@River_Metimbers I much admire your paddling adventures, often at bigger water levels than I typically deal with. Hope our paddling and poling paths cross again.

  • @RangeleyAdventureCo
    @RangeleyAdventureCo Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing this! Awesome season.

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers Місяць тому

      @@RangeleyAdventureCo thank you for taking the time to watch! It definitely was an awesome season.

  • @unclejohnthezef
    @unclejohnthezef Місяць тому

    Awesomeness!!!

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers Місяць тому

      @@unclejohnthezef thank you! My wife and I enjoyed your Boston video, too.

  • @unclejohnthezef
    @unclejohnthezef 2 місяці тому

    You made that look wayyy too easy, River!

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 2 місяці тому

      @@unclejohnthezef practice, practice, practice!

  • @jacobvantuinen5426
    @jacobvantuinen5426 2 місяці тому

    very nice

  • @robertberry1033
    @robertberry1033 2 місяці тому

    Loved the show, post some more.

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 2 місяці тому

      @@robertberry1033 thanks for watching! You might be interested in this playlist, and especially the St. Croix video: ua-cam.com/play/PL7tZKKIPK-rTo4IQcgiVlcF2yNMh9vihg.html&si=LvMUQlnUtH0LWpw1

  • @d.b.1858
    @d.b.1858 2 місяці тому

    Meows: (Looks Curly Sue up one side and down the other) ... "Yer Mommy dressed you in that Sissy, 'Mary Had A Little Lamb Condom', again, I see ... "I shall now commence to put you out of your missery, You Scurvy Dog" !!!

  • @downeastprimitiveskills7688
    @downeastprimitiveskills7688 2 місяці тому

    Fun to see the difference. I could do the 350cfs but at 5000 it makes me worry.

  • @dshean71
    @dshean71 2 місяці тому

    This is awesome!! It’s interesting seeing the different water levels on the kennebec. I remember when fish flow was a 150 cfs. Magic was whole different animal.

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 2 місяці тому

      It tested me pretty good at 300 cfs - I found every rock hidden under the black surface. It makes me want a do-over.

    • @dshean71
      @dshean71 2 місяці тому

      @ those black rocks are hard to see and blend in with the dark waters of the kennebec.

  • @unclejohnthezef
    @unclejohnthezef 2 місяці тому

    Great job! What a very different brand of river and of scenery!

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 2 місяці тому

      @@unclejohnthezef Very clear water and colorful rocks. My camera settings were wrong and don’t do it justice.

  • @adriancronin533
    @adriancronin533 3 місяці тому

    Cats found oil 🛢️🛢️🛢️

  • @AlistairGall
    @AlistairGall 3 місяці тому

    Very enjoyable to watch, love the dog 👏

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 3 місяці тому

      @@AlistairGall glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

  • @jonathanelizabethrockey4701
    @jonathanelizabethrockey4701 3 місяці тому

    Nicely shot and narrated. thnks

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 3 місяці тому

      @@jonathanelizabethrockey4701 thank you… glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you taking time to comment!

  • @nooshinscorner
    @nooshinscorner 4 місяці тому

    Gentle kitten appears to be a sorcerer big meany. Just saying. 🤗🤗😏😏😎😎❤❤

  • @csweet207
    @csweet207 4 місяці тому

    Would like to see all the dams on the Presumpscot removed.

  • @MinSredMash
    @MinSredMash 4 місяці тому

    Missing a 'P' there

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 4 місяці тому

      @@MinSredMash thanks… I’ll fix it where I can.

  • @River_Metimbers
    @River_Metimbers 4 місяці тому

    Check out this video from UA-cam heavy-hitter UA-cam.com/@JonBrollin who was there about a week after us. While the rapids were gone, he did do some exploring and fishing that was interesting. ua-cam.com/video/JoIHgsvjMqM/v-deo.htmlsi=9aXpeqRCe7AxjUTW

  • @unclejohnthezef
    @unclejohnthezef 4 місяці тому

    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 5 star movie review! Most fun historical documentary and best adventure/exploration!!!

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 4 місяці тому

      @@unclejohnthezef Thank you! And I closed captioned it to be even more accessible.

  • @downeastprimitiveskills7688
    @downeastprimitiveskills7688 4 місяці тому

    What and opportunity! Looked like it would have been great with a pole for the most part.

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 4 місяці тому

      @@downeastprimitiveskills7688 a pole would have been great in the “new” rapids by Dundee Park. It was a little tough finding a straight line through here at times.

  • @dshean71
    @dshean71 4 місяці тому

    This is an awesome video!! When doubt reach for the high side lol. Sometimes it works sometimes it don’t lol 🎉

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 4 місяці тому

      @@dshean71 I feel lucky to get away with it this time.

  • @wsmith3145
    @wsmith3145 4 місяці тому

    "It's very dangerous." Followed by the grin was very relatable!

  • @stevetrockman204
    @stevetrockman204 4 місяці тому

    Great video, Mike. Fascinating place. Nice save on that 🌊 near the end.

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 4 місяці тому

      @@stevetrockman204 thanks for watching! That last drop caught me a little by surprise.

  • @NormPO
    @NormPO 4 місяці тому

    kill the lousy garbage music it sucks

    • @pauldzim
      @pauldzim 4 місяці тому

      the music really fits the video!

    • @mcwriter007
      @mcwriter007 Місяць тому

      Are you kidding me killjoy? That's what makes this video! I'm sure there's a Lawrence Welk channel somewhere you can enjoy, grandpa.

  • @unclejohnthezef
    @unclejohnthezef 4 місяці тому

    Awesome!!!

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 4 місяці тому

      @@unclejohnthezef thanks! Be sure to check out the longer version at ua-cam.com/video/Pm8P6_zJ7So/v-deo.htmlsi=ND6-_Vc3Ya5MCCXW

  • @sleebatch1
    @sleebatch1 4 місяці тому

    😊😊k😊

  • @putoluto5256
    @putoluto5256 4 місяці тому

    Great Villages synopsis. @3:15, warming kitchens only in the rec centers, no cooking permitted. @7:05 on an annual basis, The Villages sells 10 new homes every single day.

  • @benshiyama5568
    @benshiyama5568 5 місяців тому

    Doggo is so passive😅

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 5 місяців тому

      @@benshiyama5568 this morning I put her toy on the bed where the cat was sitting and left the room for a few minutes. When I came back she was there looking at her toy, then looking at me, wondering, “Am I allowed to pick that up?” 🤣

  • @lunastarr1925
    @lunastarr1925 5 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤babies

  • @TomFalletti
    @TomFalletti 5 місяців тому

    The dog is precious good dog cat is adorable

  • @greenman4508
    @greenman4508 5 місяців тому

    Ropes and moving water, a dangerous combination

  • @Hutson81
    @Hutson81 5 місяців тому

    Looks like a lot of fun!

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 5 місяців тому

      @@Hutson81 So much fun! The spectators were right into it and that fueled our race.

  • @Splucked
    @Splucked 5 місяців тому

    Gentle kitten 🤣😂 Perfect perfect perfect music. ♥

  • @barbraharris9910
    @barbraharris9910 5 місяців тому

    Just wait they will be best of friends

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 5 місяців тому

      @@barbraharris9910 They HAVE become the best of friends. Check out this video of them walking to the river together last week. ua-cam.com/video/4PmYZLpIofU/v-deo.htmlsi=OW_Qtw0obbVkEonu

  • @River_Metimbers
    @River_Metimbers 5 місяців тому

    Thank you all for watching! I posted a new short video featuring Stuart & Oakley that I hope you’ll check out. ua-cam.com/video/4PmYZLpIofU/v-deo.htmlsi=ERUnnTnvvB_iu9YG There are even more in my “Funny Family” playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL7tZKKIPK-rQ_LiadbBT9JRRxjFOhwJTw.html&si=6yYASJdbSXQEGdTO

  • @gloryshadow8710
    @gloryshadow8710 5 місяців тому

    I was fooled by the title 😅

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 5 місяців тому

      @@gloryshadow8710 the “experts” say you should always match your title to the content, but it seems like a little surprise can be good, too. Thanks for watching!

    • @gloryshadow8710
      @gloryshadow8710 5 місяців тому

      @@River_Metimbers Im not complaining, I really laughed when the music changed after a few seconds 😄

  • @thomasschwarting5108
    @thomasschwarting5108 5 місяців тому

    Adorable!

  • @insensitive919
    @insensitive919 5 місяців тому

    Like a scratching post that fights back! 🤟

  • @lavenderflowersfall280
    @lavenderflowersfall280 5 місяців тому

    Play scuffle tusstle

    • @River_Metimbers
      @River_Metimbers 5 місяців тому

      @@lavenderflowersfall280we have another cat that Oakley will cuddle with, but doesn’t play with. But no cuddling with Stuart! One of Stuart’s favorite moves is to hide in the bushes and ambush an unsuspecting Oakley when she walks by.

  • @timberwolfdtproductions3890
    @timberwolfdtproductions3890 5 місяців тому

    Gentle!