VIDEO: Paddling in the Adirondacks

[Redoleary]

Very nice video, Red. The scenery looked wonderful.
In some places it looked like you were really cruising along.

And good choice on the music.

Thanks TallPaul. Picking music that feels right is the hardest part of making videos.

Nice one! I have done most of that trip depending one where you went in and out. It is one of the best ones to point folks at. If one has more time one can turn up the Cold River and look for the last Adirondack hermit's digs.


I remember the portage at the falls. About half way across we got off the trail to let a half dozen or so sweet young things double teaming Grummans trot past. That is also part of the 90 mile race from Old Forge to Lake Placid.

Thank you. We went in at the public boat launch on Long Lake and out at the boat launch on Tupper. Definitely a good trip to introduce folks to paddling the Adirondacks. If I lived up that way, the race would definitely be something I'd have to do....one time!

That was a nice video. Thanks for taking us along.

STinGa

You're welcome, glad to have you along.

Looks like a nice, relaxing time. Thanks for sharing.

Relaxing indeed. I can't wait to get back on the water this season.

Excellent video. My scout troop covered that exact trip in August of '12. Except we did it in 7 days. What a beautiful area. Thanks for bringin up memories on that trip. The lower falls right after the portage we were able to pull several bass out of there.

We were there in August also. Scout troop put in same day as us and stayed just ahead of us. What a great trip for those kids to go on.

As if I didn't already want a boat bad enough.
Looks like a great relaxing trip.

I'm not say'n you need a boat, but you need a boat.

Very nice video Red. Thanks

bill

My Pleasure Bill, thank you.

Fabulous, beautiful, and great! It looks to be a very special place you got to paddle there, I’d like to paddle that river! Thanks for the trip report, Redoleary, really good!

Thanks so much Bruciehi5. You'll have to come to the States for a paddling adventure some time.

[Redoleary]

Thanks for the trip Red. Some of the best trips are those without a strict itinerary.

Yeah, we like to be flexible, if we feel like paddling we paddle, if we feel like staying put we stay put... It's good to be on vacation.

[Ewker]

looks like a nice relaxing trip..can't beat that

[canoebie]

Good work Red. That is a place Cara and I want to paddle someday. Thanks for sharing.

[Hawk-eye]

Looks like a heck of a nice trip. Really nicely presented pictures and video. Loved the style and narration!

[Redoleary]

looks like a nice relaxing trip..can't beat that

Relaxing indeed, except for that dang portage!

Good work Red. That is a place Cara and I want to paddle someday. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks David. You guys totally need to go out there, you'd love it.

Looks like a heck of a nice trip. Really nicely presented pictures and video. Loved the style and narration!

Thanks a bunch Hawk-eye. Narration is remarkably difficult, for me at least. I had a many as 10 -15 takes for some of those. I guess I should write a script rather than shoot from the hip every time.

[Miguel]

Very nice video...I'm planning a trip to the Dacks right now. Just waiting for the black fly season to end.

[gargoyle]

Nice job on the narration Red.
I like the 'yak with wheels. Makes sense.
Nice camera work. The fish-eye lens bends the trees..and at first I'm thinking all the trees were bent.

[born2roam]

Looks pretty good there buddy, thanks for the paddle along!

Grtz Johan

[SilvrSurfr]

Great video, Red. My sons and I camped right by those Racquette River falls last year. In fact, come to think of it, I spent my first night in a hammock three years ago on the Racquette River. It rained five inches overnight, but I was high and dry in my Hennessy. An unforgettable first night in the hammock. It looks like the same campsite you had.

Each year for the last three years I take my canoe to Lake Lila and meet a couple of friends from Massachusetts. It's such a beautiful area. My sons have come the last two years and they really look forward to the trip - it's a family tradition. They're already looking forward to this year's trip.