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@scottsimpson9205 2 күн бұрын
My condolences Nick , great video.
@nickharland3795 Күн бұрын
Thank you Scott, I appreciate it. Take care.
@potatothorn 3 күн бұрын
Fast River!! wow/ glad you could get around the rapids, they look Rough. great time on the river, beautiful forest and mountain views thanks for sharing
@nickharland3795 2 күн бұрын
It's a great part of Jasper National Park, and a pleasure to canoe there. I had hoped to make it further up-river for this trip, but was unable to. That is where the most spectacular scenery would have been, but this was still a great trip. It made for an exciting ride. Thanks very much Thorn.
@potatothorn 2 күн бұрын
@@nickharland3795 hopefully you get back and show us the rest some time
@potatothorn 3 күн бұрын
is that first one a beaver or otter? i think it looks more like a beaver/ that later ones were obviously beavers, awesome... Big River, love the wide open water and big banks. // no way! you end up in a pretty urban area there that is not our typical paddle with you/// kinda funny coincidence i was going to tell you about this guy Two Feet Outdoors who kayaks back east - i started watching because i grew up on long island but now dude is paddling in some of the most polluted, densely urban NYC rivers and canals, very interesting and oddly peaceful but kind of gross too/// also pretty sad to think of all those people trapped over there in the crowds.. /so nice you could be way out in nature like that even near the city, thanks for sharing
@nickharland3795 2 күн бұрын
Hi Thorn. Yeah that first one was a beaver too. There was a resident beaver at all three campsites on this trip. It's a nice semi-wilderness trip for three days, then ends in an urban setting. Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta with roughly a million people, so yeah, it's quite a contrast to my other trips! It's a necessary "evil" in order to document this entire river from start to finish. There is still another 500 miles or so to paddle to reach the end of the river proper. Yeah I'll check him out, haha, that's sounds pretty cool. A gross kind of peace, haha!! Thanks for the comment and recommendation, take care man.
@potatothorn 2 күн бұрын
@@nickharland3795 awesome/ looking forward to more of the series
@shawnhuis9016 4 күн бұрын
Sponsorship in-line maybe for Nick in the Ganges.
@nickharland3795 Күн бұрын
Sounds good, thanks for watching.
@maureengreves1495 5 күн бұрын
Remarkable trip I felt every wave Hope you have a great massage therapist Good luck on future journeys
@nickharland3795 4 күн бұрын
It was a great trip, one of my favorites for sure. Thanks very much Maureen, take care.
@fixit4182 5 күн бұрын
Pretty cool. Didn’t think would take 3 days
@nickharland3795 4 күн бұрын
It's a nice trip, 3 or even 4 days depending on pace. Thanks for taking the time.
@dough8321 6 күн бұрын
30 + years ago Coworkers and myself did an annual canoe trip from Berrymoor to Genesee (1 day) Then to Devon bridge (1 day), Was awesome! (Truck All Alumni anyone?)
@nickharland3795 5 күн бұрын
Sounds like great times Doug. Those are nice stretches to paddle for sure. Thanks for taking the time.
@maureengreves1495 6 күн бұрын
Enjoying the videos Thank you
@nickharland3795 6 күн бұрын
I'm glad to hear it Maureen. Thank you for watching.
@capaddler 7 күн бұрын
Wow the river is low. Nice run though. Condolences to you and your family on your mom’s passing.
@nickharland3795 6 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Priscilla, I appreciate that. Yes, it was by far the lowest I have seen the Athabasca River.
@joriley6502 8 күн бұрын
Oh no! so sorry to hear about your mom ! Mom's helped make us who we are to become !
@nickharland3795 6 күн бұрын
Thank you Jo, I really appreciate it.
@1bigblurrr 8 күн бұрын
Thanks for your adventures Nick. We have recently relocated in Rocky so learning the lay of the land (water) through your eyes is really helping our future adventures.
@nickharland3795 6 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Glen. Rocky is a great place for adventures. Close to the mountains with lots of rivers to paddle. I hope you get many trips in. Thanks for watching, take care.
@joriley6502 8 күн бұрын
Good thing you travel lite or you could bottom out ! Love the videos you post !
@nickharland3795 6 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Jo. I definitely scraped more than a few rocks, but thankfully, never bottomed out.
@user-ld6bf6zs4w 8 күн бұрын
Lots of log jams must of had some really high water. Loved the trip thank you.
@nickharland3795 6 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, there is a lot of wood in this river from previous floods and high water. Thanks for watching Kathleen.
@maureengreves1495 8 күн бұрын
Truely enjoying your videos Thank you for the back country adventure
@nickharland3795 6 күн бұрын
Glad you like them! I appreciate you taking the time.
@user-ld6bf6zs4w 8 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed the video.
@nickharland3795 8 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time.
@nestorpetriw3340 10 күн бұрын
Thank you for another very enjoyable video, gorgeous scenery! Condolences on the passing of your mother. May her memory be a blessing.
@nickharland3795 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much Nestor. I appreciate the kind words. Yes, this is a very scenic area in the park, and it is a pleasure to paddle a canoe there. Thanks for watching, take care.
@Dmac6969 10 күн бұрын
I love these videos because i just got into doing over night hike trips and i just bought a 2 person kayak im from edmonton so i always come to this area
@nickharland3795 10 күн бұрын
Yeah there is a lot of good hiking in this area. Good paddling too, but one must be aware of hazards. There are waterfalls and canyons that must be avoided. This is my favorite area in the National Parks. Thanks again, take care.
@Dmac6969 10 күн бұрын
@@nickharland3795 yea good to know. What stretch between big horn and rocky would you consider the safest?
@nickharland3795 10 күн бұрын
@@Dmac6969 In that particular stretch, the safest part is in the middle. From Saunders Recreation Area to Horburg Recreation Area. About 50 km with no rapids. Good current though, and always watch for logs jams and sweepers. You'd want to flag the take-out at Horburg before the trip, as it can be hard to see from on the river.
@Dmac6969 9 күн бұрын
@@nickharland3795 thanks, I appreciate the insight!
@Dmac6969 10 күн бұрын
I want to do these trips so bad. It's hard when I work so much and have a young family. I'd like to do an overnighter trip though. That would be more do-able. What is that in the case in the fron of your canoe?
@nickharland3795 10 күн бұрын
This trip to Rocky Mt. House is great, but not one I would recommend for beginners. My first trips were all closer to Edmonton. Genesee to Devon or Edmonton is a good 2 day trip. The case in the front of the canoe is for my fishing rod. Thanks for watching, take care.
@Dmac6969 9 күн бұрын
@nickharland3795 yea that's fair. I've done a day trip from devon into edmonton. But I'd like to try out an over night trip! Thanks for the replies
@MrSleazymoney 12 күн бұрын
Hey man, loving your videos and subbed! Quick question: can you tell me the difference between your red and yellow clippers?
@nickharland3795 11 күн бұрын
Hey thanks very much. I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying them. The yellow canoe is a Clipper Prospector 16'. It is good for lakes and rivers, and capable up to moderate whitewater. It can fit a lot of gear and handles nicely. The red canoe is a Mad River M.E. It is a whitewater canoe, very maneuverable, with lots of rocker to handle the waves. It is not a good canoe for paddling on flat, slow moving water. The yellow Clipper is definitely the more versatile of the two. The red Mad River is used for certain, specific trips, usually involving rapids or technical paddling.
@MrSleazymoney 11 күн бұрын
@@nickharland3795 oh wow Ive heard those mad River Me's are the best whitewater canoes out there. I've also heard that they were discontinued in '95 and that thing is mint so I assumed it was a clipper! Thanks for the info!
@Dmac6969 14 күн бұрын
How long did it take to get from devon to the spot where you got off
@nickharland3795 13 күн бұрын
It's 50 km from Devon to Capilano/Gold Bar boat launch. It was probably 7 or 8 hours paddling.
@douglasbussard3459 18 күн бұрын
I started my canoe experience on the Berland in the 80s. Similar conditions to your experience on the wild hay. The berland had a bit more water- the wild hay coming in helped. Did the berland 3 times. Saw a wolf pack twice- close up. Many moose. Was wilderness in those days. I loved it.
@nickharland3795 17 күн бұрын
Yeah I've thought about a trip on the Berland River... hopefully one of these years. The Wildhay was a great trip for me, I learned a lot!! I remember seeing a couple moose, no wolves though. Just a beautiful area for canoeing and camping. Thanks Douglas, take care.
@NatureInspiredSnipsnSnaps 18 күн бұрын
Beautiful scenery, esp the confluence area, nice trip and glad to see the video of your trip, so very sorry to hear about your mother, nature is truly a place to connect with our loved ones, they are beside us in all we do, always in our hearts, take care and stay safe
@nickharland3795 17 күн бұрын
It is a very beautiful part of Jasper. There are even more spectacular sights to the south, but I wasn't able to drag my canoe there. Still, a wonderful trip. Thanks Connie, it was a huge loss and is tough not to see her anymore. Yeah nature is the best place. Thanks, take care.
@millerbuggins5884 18 күн бұрын
Hiya Nick, Be careful, water looks really shallow... Beautiful scenery...enjoyed your video...stay safe n safe journeys Nick ♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 ps. Prayers for healing for you n your family on the devastating loss of your beloved Mom! ♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🥀🦅
@nickharland3795 17 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Miller, I really appreciate it. It was a huge loss. Take care my friend.
@yaroslavvpavlenkoo359 19 күн бұрын
Hello Nick, it's Yaro. Thanks for adding extra spice to that Big Bend trail. It was "fun" to push canoe up hil. Haha
@nickharland3795 18 күн бұрын
Hello Yaro. Haha, yes it was so much "fun". I can't thank you enough for helping me haul the canoe up the trail. I would probably still be out there pulling that thing, if it wasn't for you, haha. I hope you are doing well. It was a pleasure to meet you.
@user-ld6bf6zs4w 8 күн бұрын
I loved this mountains the sound of the water brings peace to me. So very sorry that you lost your mother.
@happydays59 19 күн бұрын
That was really interesting, thanks.
@nickharland3795 19 күн бұрын
You're very welcome. Thanks for taking the time.
@Saucysalamander 20 күн бұрын
Nick Harland for class president!
@nickharland3795 19 күн бұрын
Thanks very much :)
@jimhanson7476 21 күн бұрын
Way to go nick, that stretch of water has some pace… beautiful
@nickharland3795 20 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Jim. Cheers.
@Onelesstraveledby 21 күн бұрын
Fantastic! Greetings and thumbs up!
@nickharland3795 20 күн бұрын
Thanks very much. I appreciate it. Take care.
@terryw.milburn8565 21 күн бұрын
Another Great Paddle Along With Yu, Nick ! Condolences On Your Loss ! Glad You Shared This, Friend ! ATB T God Bless
@nickharland3795 20 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Terry, I really appreciate it. Take care.
@jurvichius 21 күн бұрын
Too bad the weather wasn't nice, at least its not smokey.
@nickharland3795 21 күн бұрын
Yeah it's all good, we definitely needed the rain. Thanks for watching.
@groovetrench 21 күн бұрын
Love your videos, I've watched all of them I think. I canoe and rafted nordegg to rocky and it's awesome. You referred to a guidebook a while back, is there one you recommend? I want to canoe nordegg to visit my friend in edmonton later this year.
@nickharland3795 21 күн бұрын
The Nordegg to RMH trip is great. A trip from Nordegg to Edmonton would be cool too. The best guidebook for Alberta rivers is "Mark's Guide For Alberta Paddlers". There is a new third edition in stores now. You can get it online or in most sports/outdoors stores. Thanks, take care.
@joeyquewezance5837 22 күн бұрын
What's the average speed that you go with the current?
@nickharland3795 21 күн бұрын
It depends on a few things. The flow rate of the river, wind, how hard you paddle. If you were to just drift and float with the current, maybe 2 km/h. If you paddle hard, you could maybe do 10 km/h. The average would be somewhere in the middle.
@joeyquewezance5837 22 күн бұрын
I'd really like to go the opposite way to the mountains 😢
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Yeah this river is definitely more exciting and pristine in the mountains and foothills. Thanks for watching.
@DarrelLeschert 22 күн бұрын
Another great video Feels like lm in the canoe doing the trip
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Darrel. That's what I like to hear. Take care.
@danawick9817 23 күн бұрын
low water is an undersatement a good workout obviously great video Nick
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Hey Dana. Yes this trip was a major workout. Thanks for taking the time.
@BIGPOLEHERBEAR 23 күн бұрын
Nicest stretch is from the headwaters , Abraham Lake to Rotten Monkey House , not only for the views but the challenge of white water ( The Briley's / Devils Elbow ) , my grandma could do Rocky to Drayton on her own like this old guy in the video. The water is much cleaner up river too and fish are way less contaminated , it looks so muddy and dirty I'm glad I live where I do we're able to drink from the river and not get sick.
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
The stretch from Abraham Lake to RMH is a great trip. I've done it many times, and will do it a few more for sure. The headwaters of this river are in Banff National Park at Saskatchewan Glacier, exiting the Columbia Icefields. You will not find cleaner water than that, and it is a pleasure to canoe up there. Thanks for watching.
@MJ-qt4dm 23 күн бұрын
Impressive run!
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Thanks very much.
@ALPHAFTUCK 23 күн бұрын
Very nice!!! Even nicer to see some Alberta adventures for once!
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Yes, there are lots of nice trips in Alberta. Thanks for watching.
@pauly9540 23 күн бұрын
This looks like a blast omg lived in Edmonton for 3 years never once thought of this. Thanks for the idea great video to
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Thanks very much. Yeah it's a nice trip paddling back into the city. I hope you get it done.
@BCBoatsAndCanoes 23 күн бұрын
Super video Nick, a bit more challenging than my Norway adventure. Nice to dedicate this to your mother, my condolences.
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Udo. I appreciate it my friend.
@RobbieCalifornia69 23 күн бұрын
The sheer beauty of this run is off the charts. Wow … that view where the Chaba and Athabasca meet is breathtaking. I totally understand why you love getting out there and experiencing this … Thanks for posting.
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Hi Robbie. Yeah it's a great part of Jasper. It gets even better to the south, but I was unable to pull my canoe there. It's hard to beat the rivers and scenery of the Alberta Rockies. Thanks very much. Take care.
@albertarooftoptenters 23 күн бұрын
Your paddle skill is pretty amazing.
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Thanks very much. I hope you're getting out kayaking and camping. Take care.
@carlperry5932 23 күн бұрын
Looks like a great poling river !
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
In this low water level it could be. Thanks for watching Carl.
@rbyronjones 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for another beautiful ride., Nick.
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you Ron.
@ianstewart8080 23 күн бұрын
Well done finding the line while paddling amongst some wet rocks. Sorry for your loss.
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Ian.
@MrBotwood 23 күн бұрын
So I had to stop the video halfway through. I have to say this, Man you are good!!! Absolutely awesome!
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Thank you Sir. I appreciate you taking the time.
@puddlejumper-sk 23 күн бұрын
Bitchin!
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Thanks Tyler.
@tattiibi99ins 23 күн бұрын
Fantastic!!!!!!
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Brad!!
@doctorels 23 күн бұрын
Did you pick up any damage due to all the rocks? My son and I did a trip in our canoe (Abitibi and Co Expedition Series | Prospector 17') on the upper Red Deer River last year and picked up major damage despite there being adequate flow and despite portaging and doing our best to avoid shallow rocks. I had no idea there would be so many shallow rocks and difficult sections. I was given the wrong advice by people who had done at stretch before and felt that it was doable in a canoe. Fortunately I was able to patch up all the cracks in the hull with duct tape to at least make it someway down the river before my son and I had to abort the mission and walk our way out along a long stretch of road before getting help. Great memories were made but I will never attempt another river with any degree of rapids and/or rocks in a canoe.
@nickharland3795 22 күн бұрын
Yeah, unfortunately not all trips turnout great. I'm glad you guys were able to walk away safe. I did not pick up any damage on this trip. None more than the usual scratches, light gauges, etc. The canoe probably got more damage on the hike in through the forest :) I hope you get some river trips in this summer. Take care.
@bulltusker 23 күн бұрын
Oh Yeah, Pulling for Leclerc and Ferrari this weekend in Montreal !
@nickharland3795 23 күн бұрын
Yep!! I haven't watched qualifying yet, just going to watch the re-showing of it right now.