Unfinished Business: 130 miles on the Buffalo River 2018
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2018
- Yakpacking the Buffalo River 2018: We return to the Buffalo River in Arkansas to finish what we started last year. Last years trip was called due to dangerous weather. We are back to once again try to kayak camp 130 miles from Ponca, Arkansas to Shipps Ferry on the White River. This is our 5 day yakpacking journey. It took its tole on both men and equipment along the way. I hope you enjoy the video, and if you are able, I recommend you try this for yourself. You won't regret it. It is beautiful.
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Holy crap, guys camping down low with rain forecast could get you literally floating downstream w/o a paddle...or a boat. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
On my bucket list for 5 years, im doing it this year but breaking it up over a course of all summer. April 1st is our first day!!
Good for you!! It is such an amazing and beautiful place.
@@OutdoorWanderer1 yes it is, I grew up here and have been all over it but not straight through it all
I want to Kayak the Buffalo so bad but can not due to my back So thanks for sharing . I really enjoyed it.
I am sorry to hear of your back issues. I have experienced that myself. I had surgery about 5 years ago. Honestly, I am more comfortable in my yak than riding in a vehicle. I hope you are able to find things you enjoy given your limitations. I am glad you enjoyed the video! Take care.
I DON'T BLAME YOU. I WOULDN'T WANT TO LEAVE EITHER. LOL! I USED TO LIVE IN AR ON L.R.A.F.B AND CANOED THE BUFFALO RIVER TWICE.
It is truly a wonderful place. Thanks for watching!
That was a spectacular trip and video. Thanks for sharing!
Victor Engle Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you watching, take care!
Had to watch this after the first one!!!! Well done!!! I hope to be able to do a long run like this. Awesome vid yet again!!!
Thanks for watching. A long trip like this can be tiring, but it is all worth it. Adventure awaits around every turn.
Great video. Very well put together. It brought back some great memories. So glad you got it done. It was good to have you.
Thanks for the kind words. It was an amazing experience that I will always look back upon fondly. What's the next adventure? :)
Absolutely beautiful!
It is an amazing place for sure. Thanks for watching!
Awesome adventure. Such a beautiful river.
It is a special place for sure, full of adventure. Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed every minute Thank you for sharing. I just bought an Old town Loon 106 Angler. I have subscribed
Thank you, I am glad you liked it. I hope you enjoy your new yak as much as I have mine. It sounds like you make a good choice. Take care.
Oh my memories back in 2010 I was in bald eagle boys camp In PA and we traveled all the way out there and traveled roughly 130 miles in 3 weeks on the buffalo river/ white river! It was spectacular it was like I was back on the river watching this video!! Nice job!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. It is a beautiful place. Thanks for watching.
Nice video. Glad you were able to finish business. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. I appreciate your stopping by and watching.
Really fun to watch. Thanks for the upload!
I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind words. Take care!
Thanks for sharing that epic trip!
And thank you for watching. I hope you enjoyed it. It is truly a beautiful place.
My mom said she went across the whole Buffalo River with my dad. I’ve only been there 2 times. But it’s so fun!
It is a very pretty and peaceful place place. Thanks for watching.
Good stuff man. I have been friends with Travis for a few years now. I dont know how I ever missed your channel. Thanks for sharing..
Glad you enjoyed it. It's a small world maybe we will cross paths at some point. Take care!
Wow that was fun to watch. Really was an excellent video. Looks like you guys had a great adventure. Amazing how much you packed in your Loon 126. I'm amazed you had 6 days worth of stuff.
I appreciate the kind comments, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The ol' Loon will hold quite a bit. I even packed more on the trip the year before. What I have found is that it will carry plenty of weight, but it is more nimble and more responsive the lighter I can keep the gear.
Loved your video! Great job!
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I’m 11 and I’ve been to the Buffalo like 4-5 times
Liked the video btw!
I was still gone when you uploaded this, man I miss you guys.
Awesome video man
Thanks, man. We missed ya on the river for sure.
Thanks for sharing. I am researching this river for a trip in the not so distant future.
Hope you found it helpful. It is an awesome trip. If there is anything I can help you with, question wise, don't hesitate to ask.
@@OutdoorWanderer1 thanks as I get some dates figured out I will probably want to pick your brain on information.
@@MonkeyNAround Shane I did this last year, It was fantastic
Great video!
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic video!! Great footage and editing! Sorry I missed it, guess I'll have to try another year.
We missed you for sure. I know you wanted to complete the whole trip as much as I did, and that was definitely a rough way to go out.
Would love to see your list of adventures you’d like to take! Making my own list!
enjoyed...!!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Great content. I recently bought my first kayak and live in jonesboro, ark. Any advice you can give on good kayaks or kayak equipment would be great. This video definitely deserved my subscrube.
Awesome! Welcome to the world of kayaking. As for advice on kayaks.kayak equipment, that is a pretty broad subject. If you have any specific questions I am not an expert by any means, but I will try and help or offer an opinion if I can. Don't hesitate to ask. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, be safe out there.
Nice!!! Cant wait for my try at this river. I'll only be able to do two nights. Any suggestions as to where to put in and where to get out?
That is a little difficult to say. It depends on water levels and how many miles you want to cover in a day. I will say. it is my opinion that the upper section starting at Ponca is more scenic and the technical aspects of the water are more fun as well. Hope you have a great time :)
Looks awesome! We have a trip planned for next spring so I was curious, what
month/days did this trip occur?
I believe it was the last week of April. Your best bet is to try to arrive two days after a moderate rainfall in mid to late April. Nights can still be a little cool and rain is common this time of year but the trees have just begun to leaf out in their spring green and the day time temps are warm and there are not a lot of bugs out yet.
@@snoboardz1972 thank ya brother!
Great video! We have a group doing 60 miles over Memorial Day weekend from Ponca to Baker Ford. We would love to do the hike to Hemmed in Hollow. Any idea how many miles out of Ponca that is and if there are any clear signs of where to pull off and start the hike? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Thanks! If you would like to send me a PM on my Outdoor Wanderer Facebook page I can get you some information/resources. facebook.com/Outdoor-Wanderer-1031963690147543/?eid=ARDNPgQCzQc-l4wt9JfFeT_tqMR3JEv8-MgrA6wVhv7WAs6tikZjTYMErySoeM2d7DF4uBkvTp3Dqxj5
whoa , the wildest run i have seen so far. i was trying to do the upper river this spring and kinda glad i didnt get to cuz seems some rough water. class 3 ? which month was that ?
This was in April. There are a few sections that can have rough water, but for the most part it is an awesome paddle. It is very weather dependent. Hope you are able to experience it some time. Thanks for watching.
Hey there! What brand/model deck bag are you using? I’m purchasing the Loon 126 and would like to outfit it with a deck bag as well.. thanks!
It is the Chinook Aquatidal 25 Deck Bag, and can be found on Amazon for around $50. I find it to be really handy. Good luck with your yak purchase , and thanks for watching!
Just wondering. Why do yall use sit in yaks up there instead of sit on tops? We use sit on tops in rougher Rapids. Just wondering. Brother lives up close too there. Thinking about trying to get up there to do some of that river. Fishing any good?
Thanks for watching! I would say kayak choice is all about personal preference. One of the guys we normally go with does use a sit on top and really likes it. As for me, I do some colder weather kayaking too and like the added wind protection. I also just feel more in control sitting lower in the water. Like I said, mostly just personal preference. As for fishing, I haven't done any fishing on the Buffalo, so I can't speak to that. I hope you can make it up there, It is a beautiful place!
Planning a trip and was curious how many miles per day or miles per hour did you average?
It tends to vary greatly based on how fast the water is running and how many hours you want to paddle. We would tend to average anywhere from 15 to 30 miles in a day.
When you hit those big waves, was that clabber creek shoals?
I honestly don't know. I don't recall anyone referring to it by that name. Sorry.
@@OutdoorWanderer1 understand. Clabber Creek shoals is right down river from Rush takeout. Basically the next curve in the river.
Is the whole river shadow or only some parts?
also really cool video
It just depends on what part of the river and the time of day.. Glad you liked it.
How far is the hike from the river to that waterfall?
I don't recall exactly, but I would say around a mile maybe.
The spot at 30:23 what you called Big Daddy was that actually what is called Clabber Creek, just down from Rush landing?
Yes, I believe that is correct.
@@OutdoorWanderer1 Thank you. A group of us are floating Rush to Ships Ferry this weekend 😁. We have had a lot of rain. Right now the river is a little over 5 1/2 ' . Do you happen to know what it was on your trip?
@@OutdoorWanderer1 Thank you so much for sharing!!!
@@trishlovelace7808 I don't remember the levels on this trip. If you happened to watch my video of the year before, high water levels is nothing to mess around with. The Buffalo Outdoor Center has a website with a river level gauge. It is a good resource with it broken down in to green yellow and red. They are also a great resource to call and talk to if you have questions. They watch the river conditions closely and can give good current advice. I hope things work out for you to have a great trip. Stop back in here and let me know how its goes.
What is your next trip on the Buffalo
Scotty Vanbrunt Honestly, I'm not sure. I love it there, but there are so many places on my list of trips I want to take. So little time.... 😀Thanks for watching!
How about a spray skirt?
A person could. One of the guys I was with this year used one off and on. I never really looked into one for my yak, because it would cover up my little deck hatch and I am in and out of there alot. It is a consideration. Thanks.
what time of year is this? I'm heading down 1st of june
This was the middle of April. You really have to watch the weather and the river levels on the Buffalo Outdoor Center website. Storms can change the water conditions rapidly. I hope your trip is a sucess!
@@OutdoorWanderer1 Thanks for the info. Great video
Me and my church always go early to mid June! With 30+ people, always fun even if it’s only 30miles, usually from carver to grinders ferry or mt hersey to grinders ferry.
Is that in Tennessee?
No, it begins in Ponca Arkansas.
Who did you have drop your car off??
The Buffalo Outdoor Center.
You really need to have that shortness of breath checked out. I have a stent. Shortness of breath is not good. Dont ignore it. Not meaning to be rude. Jim. Beautiful trip btw
Haha. Thanks for the concern, but I'm perfectly fine. I work in the medical field, and have annual wellness exams and bloodwork done. Other than being a few pounds overweight and maybe not doing as much cardio as I should, there isn't anything wrong. Having the camera right under my chin makes it sound worse than it really is. Again, thanks for looking out for me and for watching. Take care :)
what time of year is this?
It was the last part of April. The springtime is the best opportunity to be able to float from the beginning. Later in the year often times there isn't as much water, and you have to start further down the river.
@@OutdoorWanderer1 thank you, great video
Are you going this spring? I’m planning on going and would love to join.
I'm not sure what I am going to be able to do this year, if at all. I hope you enjoy it!
Did raccoons get in his snacks?
Yes they did. It is not uncommon to have them come in to camp at night. You definitely have to have things secured. Lol