The Ultimate Grand Canyon Rafting Trip

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  • @JohnsonWhat28
    @JohnsonWhat28 Рік тому +45

    Yea, holy cow Todd, you outdid yourself with this video! Best Grand Canyon film I've ever seen with beautiful sights and exciting adventures! Great Job Junkie!!

    • @dontatme7
      @dontatme7 Рік тому +1

      Yes, this Grand Canyon video will do well for years to come in terms of viewership

    • @NandkumarTekam-uv3wb
      @NandkumarTekam-uv3wb Рік тому

      ​@@dontatme7l1

    • @martinforrester8249
      @martinforrester8249 6 місяців тому

      I'll second that comment, the very best video, saved it to watch many times to come. Thanks.

  • @LauraWood-n9o
    @LauraWood-n9o Рік тому +6

    My mom was a River guide for Can Ex in the late 80s/early 90s. She did countless trips down the Grand Canyon which I heard all about as a kid. Finally when I was 13 she got me down in a trip and it was quite literally the adventure of a lifetime. Even now at almost 47 I still remember almost the entirety of this trip! I remember seeing the big rapids and sitting my butt on the sand refusing to get on the boat, until the coolest guide named Larry chilled me out and I went for it. I will remember this trip for the rest of my life and recommend everyone put it on their bucket list!

    • @AstralHiGH
      @AstralHiGH Рік тому

      you went on one trip even tho she went on countless ?? sounds selfish af of her lol i wouldve taken you on many bud

  • @curacaofishingadventures
    @curacaofishingadventures Рік тому +7

    this is definitely the most best documentary of the grand canyon i’ve ever seen. nice work guys

  • @bobandy6412
    @bobandy6412 Рік тому +11

    This is easily one of the best outdoor adventure vlogs I've ever seen. Deserves an actual premiere in theater. What a journey!

  • @marciahudson-vassell3705
    @marciahudson-vassell3705 4 місяці тому +1

    Best video on grand canyon I've ever seen. You made it so adventurous and was so calm and professional at the same time I'm enjoying every moment watching. Wow. Am 66 and I felt like l was there you all so amazing how you covered all the details. Well done. This was a live movie movie. Thanks a bunch. Please do more adventurous I'll be be waiting with 10 thumbs up.

  • @Farasha210
    @Farasha210 Рік тому +10

    We’re so glad to see you posting a video. We were getting concerned that something had happened to you. Keep the faith, baby!!

  • @lindabriggs5118
    @lindabriggs5118 Рік тому +6

    DUDE! Where you been hiding lately? Missed seeing you around.
    I absolutely love the GC! I consider it my "spiritual place". I feel a deep connection to the GC. Most people have no idea what the GC is like. One has to hike the trails, ride the Colorado River, smell the air, or sit on a rock and be at peace with yourself and the canyon.
    Fantastic.

  • @JasonLeon-xe2tb
    @JasonLeon-xe2tb Рік тому +1

    Academy award for outdoor vids

  • @Hakudog5
    @Hakudog5 Рік тому

    I had the pleasure of being on this trip with Todd (I'm the captain of the Green and Tan Dory) and this trip was great and well represented in this video. I've seen a few comments showing concern for him and a desire to see more content so I figured I'd respond. Todd is alive and well, so no need to worry. He's currently on a long trip, with Johnny by his side, in Baja Mexico exploring the wilderness and local culture that area has to offer. I don't know for sure, but it seems likely he'll have some reports and videos from that trip in a month or two.

  • @marciahudson-vassell3705
    @marciahudson-vassell3705 4 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely amazing adventure nature program on Grand canyon I've ever seen. Felt like I was watching a live movie. So exciting and well planned out. So professional every turn. Thanks guys your all so brave . I wish l was there thou I'd probably fell out the Raf. I'm watching this a 2nd time and shearing it. I especially love the blue lagoon pools so beautiful. This shud be a movie for all ages. Nothing like mother nature. You guys are such pros. Real and felt like l was watching the big screen at theater. Well done.

  • @JoshPostVlogs
    @JoshPostVlogs 11 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video! I know this must have taken hours and hours to edit and put it all together. Really nice how it turned out. Makes me feel like I'm there with you enjoying these beautiful sights. Thanks!

  • @simonbattle0001
    @simonbattle0001 Рік тому +14

    Hello Park Junkie. Well this was certainly worth the wait. Stellar job by all and the post production, and camera work was some of the best I've ever seen. I'm glad it all went well for all of you. Oh, and thanks for that Park Junkie moment, because "it's always something." Lol.

  • @bonnieterry2030
    @bonnieterry2030 Рік тому +8

    I so enjoyed this! I was lucky enough to float the canyon in 1988. It was absolutely wonderful!! This brought back some wonderful memories! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. 35 years ago… I’m sure things have changed somewhat but WOW! A trip if a lifetime!!

  • @world-wide9136
    @world-wide9136 2 дні тому

    Beautiful adventures, guys 👏👏👏👏 .. next time I'll go with you

  • @suepeterson5675
    @suepeterson5675 Рік тому +7

    AWSOME ! Through you I take all the hikes & boat trips. Thank You ! 👍👍👍😊

  • @GrandmaBev64
    @GrandmaBev64 Рік тому +1

    At 1:22, upper right, in the sky, is a white triangle, which does not fit. Zoom in on it and you will see what I mean. Love your videos and love the Grand Canyon. We used to raft quite a bit when I was younger. Then, most rivers we rafted, dried up and rafts aren't able to get through anymore. We used to ride the Truckee, right through the middle of Reno. Last time I was there, people could walk across it.

  • @yolie7452
    @yolie7452 Рік тому +6

    Wow, this is as if I'm there with you guys!!!! You captured it all. I was fortunate enough to visit the Grand Canyon on April 22,2023 southside it was on my bucket list to do it when I turned 66 and drive the route 66 with two friends of mine which also turned 66. Watching this was the icing on the cake. Thank you for recording your adventure. As it was a great adventure to watch!!!!!!! Amazing

  • @century2229
    @century2229 Рік тому

    Thank you for helping me to kill the boredom at work for two hours! This was awesome!

  • @Mingtree10
    @Mingtree10 Рік тому +1

    Wow, will someone give PJ an award, any will do! “Ultimate Grand Canyon Rafting” is other level outdoor-adventure videos. Great editing, wonderful commentary, cute/novel segments (lil’ rafter), and perfect soundtrack! Fun!

  • @kjthompson2837
    @kjthompson2837 Рік тому

    Loved your video! I watched it because my son is rafting the Grand Canyon right now with a group of 16. He's a white water raft guide in Montana. With their season over, they decided to take on the Colorado. After watching your video, I'm so jealous of the fun they must be having!

  • @tom6363
    @tom6363 Рік тому +7

    Again, another fantastic video and adventure. You do an incredible job in taking us along!

  • @richbrindley8944
    @richbrindley8944 Рік тому +5

    Todd, Hands Down BEST VIDEO by you! Incredible detail on every aspect especially the side trips. Johnny and you in the same boat made it an epic voyage. 😎 Thks for the hard work putting this Vid together. Loved it!

  • @robertdiehl1281
    @robertdiehl1281 Рік тому +2

    Did a Grand Canyon river rafting trip with a company called AZRA. Was just a spectacular adventure. Crystal and Lava falls were really monstrous that July 38 years ago. Swam up to Moonie Falls. Stood under the water fall. Swam back to the Colorado river. Experiences of a lifetime for sure. This is a great video. Thanks.

  • @tootsla1252
    @tootsla1252 Рік тому

    I did this trip in 2014 with 5 boats, 8 private boaters. I’m really glad I did it, but I’m one and done. I was really lucky to be with 5 highly skilled boaters who had all been on 20+ trips down this river. We had superb equipment, fantastic food, and perfect weather. But 23 days of really primitive camping and very long days on the water, very strenuous setting up, breaking down camp every day, loading and unloading the boats….. a bit much for this Car Camper/Glamper. But if you get the chance, do it. It’s spectacular is so many ways. And it changed me - in so many ways. I’m eternally grateful to those 7 great people who kept me safe and delivered me to the Takeout near Lake Meade in one piece. Bonus Points: my best friend since we were 6 was with us. How often do you get to laugh and scream with your best bud for 23 days? I loved the rapids! And my hubs met me at the takeout; he had a fabulous suite at the Mirage Hotel in Vegas 2 hours away waiting for me.
    PS: this is a fantastic video - very well-done. Thanks for sharing.

  • @donnarumans5421
    @donnarumans5421 Рік тому

    omg!Omg!!OMG!!! THIS IS #1 ON MY BUCKET LIST!!! Having had two strokes & water levels in the canyon I'm afraid I will never get to ride the rapids!!! Thank you so much for making this video, posting it and sharing your adventure!

  • @5wheels521
    @5wheels521 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful, Amazing and Wild 🤟😂,,, what a trip!
    Really enjoyed every minute 👍🏻

  • @HolisticHikes
    @HolisticHikes Рік тому +4

    Great adventure Park Junkie. One thing about you is that you always surprise, whether it's quality, the message, or the adventure itself. Your really doin it!

  • @jenniferedwards6673
    @jenniferedwards6673 Рік тому

    I am so missing one of my favorite you tubers!! Please come back with more adventures! Hope you are well ❤️

  • @kathieh7012
    @kathieh7012 Рік тому +4

    Watching from Georgia USA & was absolutely thrilled with the gorgeous scenery of the GC & you guys working your way thru those rapids! FABULOUS video Man--Thx!😊

  • @francishelmle7722
    @francishelmle7722 Рік тому

    Definitely award winning video!
    You need to enter this epic video in a film festival! Like Sundance!
    Thank you... enjoyed so much!

  • @alro11
    @alro11 Рік тому +1

    what a great video vlog🎉
    thx Park Junkie
    i doubt i’ll ever go down theCO river so thx from all of us who can’t make it! that Johnny must be super STRONG-

  • @Powerharp62
    @Powerharp62 Рік тому +1

    Just finished the video. Amazing! The guy from Jordan River Boatworks mentioned the Selway. That’s just up river from our hometown. The Selway and Lochsa will speed up your heart rate.

  • @gaynel618
    @gaynel618 Рік тому

    The music was perfectly timed for the exhilarating rapids and the slow river moments. Beautiful rocks, beautiful skies.

  • @Sailor376also
    @Sailor376also 10 місяців тому +1

    Even better in a canoe. Great video.

  • @reneejones7807
    @reneejones7807 Рік тому +2

    Wow- my favorite part was the patio! I'm sitting here with a broken ankle at home trying not to look as you guys are scrambling around on the wet rocks, lol. Thank you so much for taking us on this adventure! Johnny Zion is a champ for sure.

  • @nationalparksprincess3216
    @nationalparksprincess3216 Рік тому +5

    Hey, Park Junkie! 👋 I finally found some time to sit and watch! What a fantastic trip! The video shows so much beauty, and the fun and wild trip really shows. I absolutely loved watching 👀 Thanks for sharing this wonderful trip with all of us 😊 The food they prepared for you all looked amazing 👏 😀

  • @stanhigh
    @stanhigh Рік тому

    Some of the best videography I have ever seen of the Grand Canyon. I never knew there were so many water features. Wish you had made full intros as you certainly went with the right group for adventure. Kudos to your captain.

  • @sanjuancapo2862
    @sanjuancapo2862 Рік тому +5

    That was an epic trip! Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

  • @TimmyCramer
    @TimmyCramer 11 місяців тому

    Kickass!! I'm doing this trip this July.....can't wait. Timmy C Arizona

  • @geogypsytraveler
    @geogypsytraveler Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video. Held my breath like my ride down river. Many memories from the trip of a lifetime. Can't believe you swam Lava.

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 Рік тому +1

      He didn't swim Lava, he was hanging onto the boat...

  • @martinforrester8249
    @martinforrester8249 6 місяців тому

    Repeating others, but had to say again, this is the very best video ( of many I've watched previously) of your trip down the Colorado. I've saved it to watch many more times. Oldtimer Englishman reliving past adventures in your Southwest.

  • @klebervieira4234
    @klebervieira4234 Рік тому +2

    Watching 👀 from Brazil 🇧🇷

    • @VolcanoHatingMountaineer
      @VolcanoHatingMountaineer Рік тому +1

      I'm curious, and I mean this question as politely as possible, why do people from Brazil always say they are from Brazil, in youtube comments?
      Hope you enjoyed the video by the way! Park Junkie is a hidden jem on youtube!

  • @terryreichert8345
    @terryreichert8345 Рік тому

    Great video, loved all the scenery and action!

  • @VisasCambodia
    @VisasCambodia Рік тому

    Wow The scenery is really cool❤❤❤

  • @jacquesafley5828
    @jacquesafley5828 Рік тому +1

    Howdy from Arizona Park Junkie! Enjoy rollin' on the River!!! 👍😊❤️

  • @jenniferschnieder6316
    @jenniferschnieder6316 Рік тому

    Outstanding Video of the Grand Canyon. Excellent photography, editing & music. The scenery, geology spectacular. Thanks

  • @larriettausa
    @larriettausa Рік тому

    Thank YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING AND SHARING THIS VIDEO ❤❤❤

  • @Cataractoars
    @Cataractoars Рік тому

    This is the sickest video we've ever seen! Love seeing the gorgeous Grand Canyon shots and your exciting river escapades. Thanks for using Cataract Oars!

  • @em6886
    @em6886 Рік тому +2

    Wow what a great video, I was just in Colorado and I’ve never seen the water level in the rivers higher. Also great editing and music as usual!

  • @kristiec8673
    @kristiec8673 5 місяців тому

    Incredible video! I'd watch this at the Imax theater! 🎥

  • @classiccamperbasecamp2336
    @classiccamperbasecamp2336 11 місяців тому

    Loved the video. It brought back memories from when I was much younger when we would "shoot the canyon"on a rubber raft on the Yellowstone River just below Gardiner Montana. I did get knocked out of the raft one time! It's been awhile since your last video got me thinking that you might have had a accident on your!

  • @the.noaseo
    @the.noaseo Рік тому

    Great way to wake up watching this. Awesome dude.

  • @JanieP53
    @JanieP53 Рік тому

    Love the video, well done! Been there, done that, 1988. Thanks for the memories!

  • @Letsgocamping143
    @Letsgocamping143 Рік тому +2

    This was just stunning and gripping to watch. Loved this so much.

  • @benninger123
    @benninger123 Рік тому

    Beaver falls was absolutely the most beautiful spot , oh my goodness the water colour wow.

  • @patford9087
    @patford9087 3 місяці тому

    The best trip ever!

  • @benninger123
    @benninger123 Рік тому

    Yes the video was amazing , great job.

  • @RichieC0814
    @RichieC0814 Рік тому

    Nice Johnny!!!! You made him break all 3 rules!!!!

  • @Freedom69128
    @Freedom69128 Рік тому

    I took my kids down the Colorado…best trip ever, except I would rather have the small boats like you guys❤

  • @SkipperJane
    @SkipperJane 9 місяців тому

    Wow, it’s heartening to see Vasey’s so improved last summer! In winter 2021 it was so reduced from its normal flow that it was sad to see. Hopefully this year’s snowpack will also yield a good flow from the spring.

  • @benninger123
    @benninger123 Рік тому

    This place is even more beautiful than i thought wow, i envy you guys this trip looks awesome and the food even better . But i think what i love the most out of this video is the camaraderie with your crew . Just good old times together.

  • @JPEEZYLA
    @JPEEZYLA Рік тому

    Best Video I’ve seen of the outdoors!! 🎉

  • @LindaG858
    @LindaG858 Рік тому +1

    Wow, what a trip! Beautiful!

  • @SS-wk7fx
    @SS-wk7fx Рік тому +1

    Awesome! Spectacular! Fabulous! This is on my bucket list. The ultimate trip beyond what I've done in my home state of CO. And the history and hikes, views... I'm in love! Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @sarahw753
    @sarahw753 7 місяців тому

    I did this trip in 2022 with CanEx, loved reliving it with this video. So cool to see one of our guides, Thirsty, at the beginning.

  • @TheDAVE858
    @TheDAVE858 Рік тому

    Awesome video. My kids & I really enjoyed it!

  • @Invertmini1212
    @Invertmini1212 9 місяців тому

    Always wanted to do this and camp on the way down.. Wow what an adventure this was for you all!

  • @time2see192
    @time2see192 Рік тому

    Than you for allowing me to live vicariously through you. Excellent video!!

  • @katebeck609
    @katebeck609 Рік тому

    Thanks for a breathtaking view of Grand Canyon.

  • @lorihocking5122
    @lorihocking5122 Рік тому +1

    This is the best one yet- course I live in Flagstaff part-time. Thanks for all the excursions!

  • @shannipat
    @shannipat Рік тому +1

    Thank you! Your videos are truly great! Music, content, LOVE them! You're the best!

  • @cccampbell5095
    @cccampbell5095 Рік тому

    AMAZING!! Thank you! I felt like I was there with you guys and DEFINITELY want to go myself one day!! ❤

  • @dontatme7
    @dontatme7 Рік тому

    First time viewer of your channel... Epic video sir!

  • @HeartCompassAdventures
    @HeartCompassAdventures Рік тому +2

    Great video. So comprehensive. We've got a trip permit planned for July 2024 and I was definitely taking notes. Appreciate all the narration and hikes you all did. Absolutely incredible scenery. Can't wait. Cheers!

  • @echungbalarai4358
    @echungbalarai4358 Рік тому

    So amazing Colorado rafting first to and see view 👍👍

  • @hilaryann667
    @hilaryann667 Рік тому

    This legit makes me so emotional! Can’t wait to experience this one day. I’ve been lucky enough to paddle lees ferry many times, but never into the canyon ❤

  • @EddieEd-sw1po
    @EddieEd-sw1po 5 місяців тому

    great video..what a adventure and that water oh myyyy lovely

  • @lindaw2418
    @lindaw2418 Рік тому

    I’ve missed you! So glad your catching the waves and the fish, I mean pictures. I have wanted to do this Colorado River since I was a teenager. You hit the lottery 💕.

  • @DavidBrown-be8xe
    @DavidBrown-be8xe Рік тому

    Thank you for showing us your trip. Looks like a lot of fun!

  • @kea5763
    @kea5763 Рік тому

    Wow! Just WOW!!! The 100 mile views of the distant canyon walls, mountains and river are so lifelike they're giving me the gift of feeling [a.k.a. the feels" for real reels] that I'm there with you fine people, enjoying the stone thrones and so so many more special spots seldom seen on ANY Grand Canyon footage films...it's like Christams every few minutes!
    I am diabled and walk with a cane, I missed out on my chance to raft the GC when I was a twenty something, and I'm embarrassed to say, later in life...when I was a forty something I did sort of get to raft the GC but I was flown in on a private jet, then helicoptered from rim to river for a couple of hours of high speed motorized rafting. It was cool [literally 20 degrees cooler in the micro climate at river's ultra lower elevation...thx Mother Nature, lol] but a 3 hour tour [Gillian, don't get lost!] was waaay too short and methinks, maybe that helicopter/motorized outfit could be one of the evil corporations you've listed and are asking everyone to help put these greedy corporations back in thier place aaand do your part to STOP their greedy harmful tactics, "we the fine people" are being asked by Park Junky to wrtie to our Reps in Washington D.C.! We must be the FORCE to STOP the bad acting Corporations & Bad Government sectors from harming our precious Grand Canyon!
    I'll do it, everyone please "Just do it!" & follow PJ's links in UA-cam video's description and start the letter writing campaign to save this ncredible place for enternity. *stepping off soapbox* ;)
    I'm going to watch this fine work of art over a dozen times! It's that good imho and there're so many fresh scenes, as well as primo shots of all the right iconic places, it's replenishing my brain memory banks that've been missing their Grand Canyon sights and sounds! Fill me up Park Junky, I'm hooked on your stuff, haha! ;) Thank you!

  • @ptywgn57
    @ptywgn57 Рік тому +1

    That was an awesome video! It was almost like being there! Thanks!

  • @btrmsc7077
    @btrmsc7077 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video! And I remember watching you 1 year ago in Yellowstone with the floods. We were able to get into the southern entrance to the park just a couple days after it opened. Thanks for the all the info you share!

  • @Mangelaman
    @Mangelaman Рік тому +1

    Thrilling intro!! 😮

  • @mayokimmer
    @mayokimmer Рік тому

    This was amazing and loved every minute of this video. Thanks so much for capturing the beauty of this amazing canyon and giving us all the details and side trips. I hated to see the trip end.

  • @N.Az-Mill
    @N.Az-Mill Рік тому +1

    Stellar trip and thanks for taking us along. Great job! Have a good season.

  • @stevodin2977
    @stevodin2977 Рік тому

    it looks like a combination of RAFTING and RODEO. well done

  • @mlfarm
    @mlfarm Рік тому

    Nicely done Todd!!! 👍👍

  • @mijyadoc5374
    @mijyadoc5374 Рік тому +1

    Watching from s.e. Kansas...... great great great !!!

  • @barrya5191
    @barrya5191 Рік тому

    Beautiful, Park Junkie. I love this video. One of your VERY best ever. Roll baby roll!
    You obviously had your steaks air dropped, right? How in the heck?

  • @investingjim2801
    @investingjim2801 Рік тому

    Mind Blown! What an amazing flow of images.

  • @nateu5464
    @nateu5464 Рік тому

    This looks amazing, I need to do this one day, absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @kenbrown438
    @kenbrown438 Рік тому +1

    I tried to subscribe , but , UA-cam says I have too many subscriptions !!!! Thanks for posting this very interesting travel video !!!! I'll keep watching !!!!

  • @BrLambert
    @BrLambert Рік тому

    You bring something a little extra to your videos, what a nice setup and group of peeps

  • @JonellWhitehead-wq4ou
    @JonellWhitehead-wq4ou Рік тому

    Outstanding video…Top notch quality! Thank you, Sir!

  • @dawnsteisslinger353
    @dawnsteisslinger353 Рік тому

    Wow such an adventure!! Very exciting stuff and such beautiful falls. Who’d ever thought. Loved this video. Had me the second you went overboard like WHAT HAPPENED????
    Thanks so much!❤

  • @janwaller3585
    @janwaller3585 Рік тому

    Fabulous, exciting vlog ❤️

  • @lelandkelley2199
    @lelandkelley2199 Рік тому

    Fantastic !

  • @douglasthompson2740
    @douglasthompson2740 Рік тому

    Now that you have done GC South you ought to try the GC of the North. The upper end in British Columbia, of the Stikine River. Visit the vast Lava fields that make up the top of part of the canyon. A place few get to. Telegraph Creek is the only town (small village) on the river and it marks the southern end of the Grand Canyon while still being about a hundred miles from the salt water mouth, across from Wrangell, Alaska. Beautiful scenery in this world of ours.

  • @Motortainment
    @Motortainment Рік тому +1

    Tremendous video! Thanks!!

  • @Mpo65
    @Mpo65 Рік тому

    First time seeing your video and will subscribe definitely. This was grand, thanks! For us nature lovers but no-can-doer’s for many reasons, it was very enjoyable. I felt like I was there too. Good job, and keep doing what you love for as long as you can!!!