“EPIC KAYAKING ADVENTURE GONE WRONG:MY BROKEN ANKLE STORY” BIG SOUTH FORK RIVER

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  • @BackpackingWithJason
    @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +8

    If you want to see Ms.Backpacking 13:40 mark 😁😁.
    I’ll be back. No broken ankle is keeping me from the outdoors
    Thanks for the prayers and kind words from everyone. Much love to you all

    • @IceBearHalfwayPoint
      @IceBearHalfwayPoint 6 місяців тому +1

      Ah, I just saw this comment. 😄 I had asked if that was her. Hello, Mrs. BW Jason! 👋😁

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +2

      @@IceBearHalfwayPointshe’s the best. She has helped me out so much ❤️❤️❤️

  • @adventureswithken1983
    @adventureswithken1983 4 місяці тому +1

    I was gonna say that swelled up like a softball! That was beautiful country tho! I'd love to paddle that stretch of river some time.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  4 місяці тому +1

      Me and my buddies have been doing that section of river for years. It’s so beautiful and a lot of times it’s my favorite trip of the year. Have a great weekend Ken

  • @Packsalot
    @Packsalot 6 місяців тому +1

    Oh heck no on the river running for me. I'll take my chances with a broken ankle on land. My water phobia governs my adventures! LOL. Sorry you got injured. Looks definitely like a break. Good thing you had some ice. Hope you heal up quick! I shattered my wrist once while backpacking. No fun but a leg or foot would be worse for sure. Never see a paddle tent before. Nice adaptation. Hook in the hand and sinking boats. This trip was plagued! LOL. Glad you all survived. Great memories and a trip to remember. Have a great day.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      I think we were plagued Steve. lol. Lots of craziness on this trip. You never know what the river will give you. Have a great weekend my friend

  • @robpelton
    @robpelton 6 місяців тому +1

    Man. You’re so metal! Don’t mind me, I’m just conquering the wilderness with a broken ankle. Wishing you a speedy recovery brother.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thanks brother 👊🏻. I’m healing up one day at a time. Can’t wait to get back out in the woods.

  • @GatewoodBrown
    @GatewoodBrown 6 місяців тому +3

    Man Jason what a ride! It’s time you get a sit on top kayak to stay afloat in those rapids!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      My buddies love there sit on top. I’m a big fan of my Old Town Loon.
      I hope you do this route one day with your friends or with me and mine. I think you’d have a blast on this river. Lots of fun!! Have a great day my friend

  • @pleasepleasethebees
    @pleasepleasethebees 6 місяців тому +4

    Dang it! That looked painful, but you were a trooper through it all. Love seeing all your adventures and hope you have 100% recovery and quick healing

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much. I’m healing up pretty good. Hopefully be back on the trails really soon. Thank you for the kind words

  • @JBENHIKES
    @JBENHIKES 6 місяців тому +2

    Bro…. way to tough it out. You are definitely living your one life !!!
    Get better!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you. I hope to be back at it this Fall. Hardest part of the whole trip was popping. Lol

  • @tangenttrails
    @tangenttrails 4 місяці тому +1

    Dang brother! That was some swollen puppy!

  • @IceBearHalfwayPoint
    @IceBearHalfwayPoint 6 місяців тому +1

    Dang, dude! I could see that it was broken, soon as you showed your foot! That Hiking Guy was real nice to send you that sticker. That's cool. You should've had one of those horses ride you outta there. They would've felt like cowboys, riding you out to safety. 😊 of course, then you wouldn't have the memories of kayaking. Oh, 😬🤢 I can't handle people being hooked and pulling it out. Nope. 🤢 You sank. Goodness. Glad your gear stayed dry! Is that Mrs. BW Jason? Nice bonnet! 😄 I hope you're healing up good, buddy. That must've hurt like hell. Great video! 😁💚👊

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      That was Ms.Backpacking 😊. She has helped me so much during this. She’s the best. It was definitely a trip I’ll never forget. I thought about the horses helping me out but I thought it would be easier to paddle out than horseback 😁. Have a great day my friend

  • @MtnWanderer-TieDye-
    @MtnWanderer-TieDye- 6 місяців тому +1

    Ooooo, that makes me hurt. Glad you got it all fixed up.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. I’m healing up pretty good. Have a great day my friend

  • @KUEHLKUEST
    @KUEHLKUEST 6 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful river!! Totally sucks about your ankle man!! J & C

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      I’ll be ok. Just missing the outdoors really bad. You two have a great summer 😁

  • @riversandcoffee
    @riversandcoffee 6 місяців тому +1

    OK... That was one badass video... Sorry about the ankle... Both of my injuries, knee and shoulder... happened while kayaking... What a fun, awesome crazy adventure. You rocked that trip even with the injury... Heal up fast brother... I can hear the trail calling you. Peace

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you. I try and do this section of the river every year. Sometimes it’s my favorite trip of the year. Beautiful and fun area for kayaking. Have a great weekend and I can hear the trail calling my name too 😁

  • @CarolinaChrisOutdoors
    @CarolinaChrisOutdoors 6 місяців тому +1

    Oh my…… oh, oh my. I don’t know if the ankle or the fish hook hurt me worse!!! Good thing y’all went as a group, that’s for sure. Hopefully the ankle is healing nicely. Thanks for reminding us about the dangerous things that can happen out there.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      My buddies helped me out a lot. My friend Scott had the hook in his hand. He pulled that hook out like a champ. Anything can happen in the woods,but I’m really glad my friends were with me. Have a great day Chris 👊🏻

  • @RyanSchell
    @RyanSchell 6 місяців тому +1

    You're a tough dude to complete the trip like that. I wish you a speedy recovery!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Ryan. Even though I broke my ankle on this trip,it was still a great time. I’ve got so many great memories on this River

  • @ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING
    @ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 6 місяців тому +2

    Dang! That must have hurt. Ouch. Glad you got out okay. Those rapids were awesome. Sorry you had to have surgery. Hope the recovery goes well. Great video Jason.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you Crow. Surgery went well. Just sitting at the house has been the hardest part. lol. I hope we can do a wintertime trip together

  • @backpackingadventures4813
    @backpackingadventures4813 6 місяців тому +3

    Wow! That has to hurt. Im praying for your quick recovery’s. better. Take it easy and heal up. Aside from that it looks like you guys had a great time!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you and I’ll definitely take the prayers.
      We do this trip a couple of times a year. Usually with better water levels. Awesome a great time with incredible scenery

  • @BackpackingwithBuckley
    @BackpackingwithBuckley 6 місяців тому +1

    What a story. I love how you break your ankle but you just carry on with a table review. 😂 Glad you made it out safely, brother.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      😂😂😂 your comment has me belly laughing 😂 miss you bro 👊🏻
      I love that table ❤️❤️❤️

  • @rodoutdoors
    @rodoutdoors 6 місяців тому +1

    That's one of my worst fears when hiking out solo. That's nice to have ice handy lol. Great that everyone helped out.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank goodness we had coolers and ice 😁😁
      Even with a broken ankle this was a really fun trip. The scenery was so beautiful

  • @SlonesWildernessExpeditions
    @SlonesWildernessExpeditions 6 місяців тому +2

    What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger! I can't imagine two more days of those rough waters with a broken ankle. That's how Kentuckians do it! 🤘

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Love it. “That’s how Kentuckians do it “
      Pretty wild trip and definitely one that I’ll never forget. I still can’t believe I broke it and had to have surgery. Lol

  • @All_Things_Out_Doors
    @All_Things_Out_Doors 6 місяців тому +1

    Get well soon, bud! You absolutely made the best of that trip. That is some great friends to help you out like that.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you brother. I sure hope we can do some stuff this Fall.

  • @TheOutdoorNavigator
    @TheOutdoorNavigator 5 місяців тому

    Crazy how an outdoor trip can take a turn real quick. Glad you are OK.
    Friends are the best. I flipped a 4-wheeler in West Viginia a couple years ago and broke 7 ribs and my left scapula. Thank goodness for my friends. They got me out of the backcountry and to the hospital. I always take a buddy when I go far out!
    Get better soon!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. I’m healing up pretty good. You are so right about having friends with you. My buddies helped me out a lot. Sounds like you had a pretty bad accident too. Broken ribs hurt so bad. Have a good evening my friend

  • @NicoleHikesalot
    @NicoleHikesalot 6 місяців тому

    Now we know how it all happened.... incredible..... So glad you are healing up from this now..

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Nicole. I can’t wait to get back to the woods 😁

  • @PinetreeLine
    @PinetreeLine 6 місяців тому +1

    Jason you are on tough SOB! How quickly an adventure can change but thank goodness for your buddies. Beautiful area and looked like fun though even with that spill at the end. I always pinch the barbs on my hooks to make it easier to remove if the situation occurs. I wish you a speedy recovery Brother!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you my friend. Even though I got hurt I still had a blast on the river. I have so many great memories on that river and I can’t wait to get back out there again. That’s a great idea to pinch the barbs on the hooks. It was definitely a wild weekend on the River 😁

  • @Smokeybeesnatural
    @Smokeybeesnatural 6 місяців тому +1

    Man! Tough....break, buddy! 😅 Glad you're okay! Heal up!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. My first time breaking a bone. I’ll be back at it this Fall 😁😁

  • @NorwayHikesTrails
    @NorwayHikesTrails 5 місяців тому

    A realy nice kayak trip, and great video. Thank you for sharing. Good the surgery went well. Wishing you a fantastic weekend.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  5 місяців тому

      Thank you. I’m healing up good. Can’t wait to get back in the water

  • @papawinthewoods
    @papawinthewoods 6 місяців тому

    I’ve ran that section of BSF a dozen times over the years in a canoe. Incomparable scenery and great fishing!
    I absolutely feel bad for you Jason. You handled it amazingly well. You’ll get well soon I hope.
    You take care and get back out there soon.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. We try and do this River a couple of times a year. Sometimes it’s my favorite trip of the year. Thank you again and I hope to see you in the BSF one day

  • @SouthernHike
    @SouthernHike 6 місяців тому +1

    Duuude what the heck!! Awesome trip but sucks for the ankle. Get better man so we can do a fall/winter trip!!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you brother. I’m definitely in for a late Fall or Winter trip. Thinking about a trip down south during November or December

  • @DaveOffGrid
    @DaveOffGrid 6 місяців тому

    Crazy how you were able to continue with the rest of the trip Jason! Hope you’re healing up fast!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      I’m healing up my friend. Even though I broke my ankle it was still a great trip. It’s usually one of my favorite trips of the year.

  • @mountainwanderer
    @mountainwanderer 5 місяців тому

    Well that took a turn! I didn't expect that you would need surgery! Hope you're doing well!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  5 місяців тому

      Thank you. I’m doing better each day. I couldn’t believe I broke my ankle. I just thought it was sprained really bad. Still was a fun trip with my buddies.

  • @stonedapeadventures
    @stonedapeadventures 6 місяців тому

    get well soon!! awesome to see you still had a bunch of fun.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you. I’m healing up pretty good. I still haven’t gotten to try those meals you sent me. Can’t wait to try them out

    • @stonedapeadventures
      @stonedapeadventures 6 місяців тому

      @BackpackingWithJason you'll get them when steak isn't an option!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      @@stonedapeadventures😂😂😂

  • @JourneyontheTrail
    @JourneyontheTrail 6 місяців тому

    Man hate to see you get injured but you took it like a champ! Sure made the best of it! Praying for quick recovery bud!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you and I’ll definitely take the prayers. I always have so much fun on this river. Lots of good memories

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 6 місяців тому

    Oh that looked really painful! Get well soon buddy 🙏

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. The painful part is me sitting on a couch and not being in the woods 😁

  • @waterfallmadman
    @waterfallmadman 6 місяців тому

    Dang 13:07 that sucks about the ankle. Good thing you were not alone. When I sprained my ankle bad, it took six months to heal Not able to hike during that time. Maybe hopefully you will fare better than I did.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      I think it will be 4-6 months before it’s completely healed. But as soon as I can limp my way to the woods I’m going 😂😂

  • @jrosealmendras88
    @jrosealmendras88 6 місяців тому

    Great Work take care

  • @UnlikelyHiker
    @UnlikelyHiker 6 місяців тому

    I hope you have been recovering well. It ca be very hard telling the difference between a sprained ankle and a fracture. Regardless your field first aid was spot on. I would’ve continued a kayak trip as well 😂
    Great friends you have! I would’ve done the same! Ruby would have been your assistant as well! Get better soon!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Ruby would have definitely helped me out. I thought for sure I just sprained it or tore some ligaments. But I broke it and had to have surgery. Lol. Hardest part of the trip was popping 😂

  • @Stonedbarrington
    @Stonedbarrington 6 місяців тому

    That section looks very fun. I'm going to have to come down there for that one.

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 6 місяців тому

    glad you were able to complete the trip but wow that looks bad. sorry you had to deal with the pain and everything else /ow that hook!// but looks like you made the best of it, beautiful river to paddle on thanks for sharing

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      I love that river. Usually do this trip a couple of times a year. Still can’t believe I broke my ankle. Definitely a trip I’ll never forget

  • @markheming3507
    @markheming3507 6 місяців тому

    Get well bro! In our prayers

  • @tonyabrowninghikes
    @tonyabrowninghikes 6 місяців тому

    Well this trip will be memorable at least! Praying for a speedy and complete recovery

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Tonya. I’m healing up and hopefully I’ll be back out on the trails really soon

    • @tonyabrowninghikes
      @tonyabrowninghikes 6 місяців тому

      @@BackpackingWithJason that is great news!

  • @MeetMeOutside
    @MeetMeOutside 6 місяців тому

    Speedy recovery my friend ! 👍😎

  • @mykoreandreams7636
    @mykoreandreams7636 6 місяців тому

    Get well soon my friend Jason. I got injury too on my right foot ankle almost 3 years ago and still I feel the pain but its only a sprain....

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you. I’m healing up. I still can’t walk on it but it’s getting better each day.

  • @nauticalknotcraft
    @nauticalknotcraft 6 місяців тому

    Great video as always. Take care, get well soon.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you. My surgery is over and I’m getting myself back to normal 😁

  • @ecttreker9816
    @ecttreker9816 6 місяців тому

    My ankle was hurtin just watching your video. Hope its all healing up good.
    👍👍

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      I’m healing up. Surgery went well. Just have to give myself time for recovery. Have a great day 😁

  • @bahamajim1998
    @bahamajim1998 6 місяців тому

    My friend heal up and get right back out there ! I been thru hell myself and I’m still getting it done !!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you. I’m healing up and I can’t wait to get back out into the woods. My first time breaking a bone

  • @TerryYoungOutdoors
    @TerryYoungOutdoors 6 місяців тому

    Ouch! Hope you have a speedy recovery, brother.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. I appreciate it. I’m hoping I’ll be back at it for Fall time backpacking

  • @drimo
    @drimo 6 місяців тому

    Heal up, bud! I enjoyed your trip report on the Backpacking Podcast.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. It’s always a lot of fun going on there podcast. I’m healing up 😁. Have a fun weekend

  • @glenndavis5101
    @glenndavis5101 6 місяців тому

    Great video hope you heal up soon

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      Thank you. I’m healing up pretty good. Have a great day Glenn

  • @trailblazingteen
    @trailblazingteen 2 місяці тому

    Brutal ankle!!!! Looks painful. 😬

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  2 місяці тому

      Wasn’t too painful. Just couldn’t walk on it. Ended up with surgery. Crazy trip but still lots of fun

  • @CarlsonAdventures
    @CarlsonAdventures 6 місяців тому

    Dang man. Sorry that happened to you. Hope you’re healing up well.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      I’m healing up pretty good. Just missing the woods really bad. Have a great day Carlson 👊🏻

  • @porkchop5678
    @porkchop5678 6 місяців тому

    Get well soon buddy.

  • @DesmondsDonders
    @DesmondsDonders 6 місяців тому +1

    A broken bone may not keep from the outdoors but I suspect Ms.Backpacking might LOL

  • @atypicalhiker
    @atypicalhiker 6 місяців тому

    Hardcore self rescue and still enjoyed the trip.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      It’s a trip I’ll never forget. Have a great weekend my friend

  • @PackRaftTheWorld
    @PackRaftTheWorld 6 місяців тому

    Thank goodness you had Jeremiah there to rescue, I mean film you! 😂

  • @PierreFarrugia
    @PierreFarrugia 6 місяців тому

    Hope you are better my friend, have to go kayak camping one day

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you my friend. Hopefully I’ll be back at it shortly.

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia 6 місяців тому

      @@BackpackingWithJasonThat’s great news

  • @MobyLife
    @MobyLife 6 місяців тому

    Great water adventure but the ankle injury looked really bad, hopefully it won't cause any problems.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      I had to have surgery but it’s definitely getting better day by day. Thank you Moby

  • @billyb5057
    @billyb5057 6 місяців тому

    wow mate a great adventure till you injured your ankle guess be back when your ankles better
    *🌞have a cool week🔆👍like☑full view✅🥸Au🦘*

  • @bencritchlow5421
    @bencritchlow5421 6 місяців тому

    What was the cfs when you ran it? We are going next week and wondering how low is to low to run this section.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому +1

      It’s was at 275 when I started the trip. It was 225 coming out. With the water low it was like an obstacle course around the rocks. I’ve went through Devils Jump a lot and the water being that low made it a little tougher to get through. I think for kayak camping and if you like fishing and swimming, I think the best cfs on that section is between 600 - 300 But we was in the 200 and still had a lot of fun.
      Let me know how it went and have fun out there

  • @usmcmsgt5487
    @usmcmsgt5487 6 місяців тому

    That’s crazy that you had to have surgery. I guess it wouldn’t heal correctly on his own…….

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  6 місяців тому

      I was pretty shocked that I had to have surgery too. I’m glad the surgery is over and getting myself back to the woods 😁