VIDEO GUIDE: Slaughterhouse Run Roaring Fork River

An in-depth look at the Slaughterhouse Run on the Roaring Fork River in Colorado at low water. Includes all of the major rapids and a few of the lesser-known rapids also.

VIDEO: Charlie MacArthur Whitewater SUP

One of the great paddlers of Colorado, owner of Aspen Kayak School and now whitewater SUP pioneer, Charlie MacArthur pus on a display of what stand-up paddleboards are capable of in the whitewater realm. Includes film of the Slaughterhouse section of the Roaring Fork River in Colorado, the Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park, Big Sur and more.

Video: Tubing the Upper Gauley

Yes that's right, tubing on the famous Upper Gauley. Besides sounding like a rather absurd idea, this video actually provides an excellent look at the Gauley's rapids. Does he stick the line? Guess you'll have to watch to find out.


Tubing the Upper Gauley from Chris Baer on Vimeo.

GNAR PROFILE: Big Falls, South Fork of the Payette

This week's feature Gnar Profile is Big Falls on the South Fork of the Payette. This famous rapid has chewed up and spit out rafters, kayakers, creature crafters, and just about anyone else who doesn't stick their lines for years. Once considered nearly unrunnable, this rapid is scarcely less feared today. The following are a series of videos that give an excellent idea of why this rapid deserves a nomination and inclusion in the Gnar Monkeys Hall of Shame.

MEGA BEATDOWN AT HIGH WATER
This video of a kayaker getting trashed at Big Falls at high water will steal your breath. Lucky to have a plentiful rescue team on hand to pull him out of the gnarly backwash!




MULTIPLE KAYAKERS ATTEMPTING BIG FALLS AT MEDIUM WATER
Multiple kayakers descending Big Falls at medium water, including some successful lines and some...well... less successful lines:

 

CREATURE CRAFT BEATDOWN

Nasty experience with a creature craft at Big Falls. Proof these boats are not infallible!

Wow! An impressive collection of Big Falls videos all of which display the gnarly nature of this rapid and its eminence as one of Idaho and the West's most challenging rapids.

VIDEO: South Fork of the Payette Carnage

This is a video of a serious beatdown on Big Falls of Idaho's South Fork of the Payette. This video shows the dangers of high water and (in my opinion) hubris as this paddler let his ego and the pressure of the cameras get in the way of his better judgement. He is lucky to escape with just a a few lungfuls of water and a harrowing story.

VIDEO: Kayaker Stuck in Gnarly Whirlpool in Mexico

Kayaker gets stuck in a gnarly whirlpool on the Upper Jalacingo river in Mexico. Some tense spinning in circles followed by some upside-down time, a swim, and a eventual rescue.

VIDEO: Creature Craft Carnage!

This video shows some of the best creature craft carnage you will find anywhere! These crazy craft are capable of things normal rafts would never attempt but they are not infallible! Enjoy this five-minute video of thrills and spills.

VIDEO: Remains of a River: A Source to Sea Journey of the Colorado River.

An inspiring video from the source to sea on the Colorado River. Examines issues of river access, water rights, conservation and adventure.

VIDEO: Helmet Cam Guide to Colorado's Crystal River Gorge

The Crystal River Gorge in central Colorado is one of the west's most famous and highest quality creek runs. This excellent helmet cam guide provides a detailed look at this gnarly class V creek.

Video: Shoshone Video Guide

A helmet cam guide look at the Shoshone section of the Colorado River: