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John P - 6 years ago

fantastic documentation of a fantastic adventure :) very inspiring :)

Campy Camp - 6 years ago

so ballsy to not start with smaller trips first but awesome that you just did it

stumbling drunk snap kick - 6 years ago

Great video

Shelley Blevins - 6 years ago

Enjoyed your video!

Aidan Zeledon - 6 years ago

It isn’t about the destination but about the journey. Thanks

Under Himmelen - 6 years ago

Currently planning a 30 day trip along parts of the Norwegian coast with a friend. I have little experience (haven't paddled for seven years) and I really enjoyed watching this video from your trip. I feel confident that our expedition is doable if we make good preparations and rational decisions along the way. Seeing the highlights from your expedition, was inspiring and made me more sure that what my friend and I are planning is doable. Thank you, I hope you are still being in nature and enjoying it. Best of luck on any current or future journeys for you and your friends.

Dam Good Trips - 6 years ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our adventure. And yours sounds equally amazing! As you say, anything is possible, just prepare as best as you can, and most of all, choose the right people to go with ;) that makes all the difference. I wish you all the best! And yes I am still out adventuring all the time in our Big BC Backyard. It is an endless playground with a lifetime of explorations. I can't wait to hear stories of your adventures. Good luck and safe travels.

Gone Bush - 6 years ago

Did you gell coat the bottom for protection?

Brent C - 6 years ago

Well done people. Well done.

Robert Crain - 6 years ago

great video, live life or let life pass you by. life is fragile, live every day.

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Dan Bolton - 6 years ago

Did you brine your meat before dehhydrating it? I knew someone's gonna get sick!

Dam Good Trips - 6 years ago

Haha! We dehydrated most of our own food and made jerky which kept well. Other than that we didn't have much meat, most of our protein came from nuts and legumes, and some supplemental fresh fish. Our mistake was that sausage/pepperoni that we kept past its prime, and that was stored in a somewhat cavalier fashion.

Earth Angel - 7 years ago

Still awesome in 2017 :)))

Dam Good Trips - 7 years ago

Thank you! I'm so glad that it holds up ;).

John McVey - 7 years ago

Nice would like to kayak that route one day

Rune Brødsgaard - 7 years ago

Wow, you guys really seem to have done a good job on this journey. Was surprised about the whole group dynamic thing that is mentioned. No leader? Really? just everyone getting along super well without anyone just being a little bossy from time to time? Not often to see that, must have been amazing :) Thanks for the video.

Erich F. - 7 years ago

Made me want to go. lol. Great trip. I wish you many more!

BMW S1000 - 7 years ago

This is actually my favorite kayaking video on you tube. And that says alot. especially when I see a guy like Todd Switzer doing this same trip alone. But the reason I like this is because the fact that they were inexperienced, and just went for it, and the way the movie was made getting their opinions on the way they felt etc. It all just felt very real.

BMW S1000 - 7 years ago

Just the fact that you replied meant alot to me. , and yes, you were my inspiration to make a trip to the San Juan islands in Washington State. I brought someone who is a chick friend and we fought the currents and the tides and camped out. it was a learning experience to say the least. and we are both glad we did it and love to talk about the ups and downs. we built a lifetime memory!

Dam Good Trips - 7 years ago

Thank you! I am so glad that that folks find it interesting and inspiring. That was the whole idea, just to show that you can do it, all you have to do it commit and make it a priority (and find the right people to do it with) and I hope many people will do just that ;).

John Dagher - 7 years ago

Great efforts awesome video, hats off!

NUCLEAR OUTDOOR PRODUCTS - 7 years ago

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Chris - 7 years ago

I am watching your video for the third time. I have been planning this same trip for five years, and have finally booked the time off from work to do this solo starting June 2017. You have made a fantastic video encompassing all the aspects of this life changing adventure. Thank you!

BMW S1000 - 7 years ago

chris.. did you do this trip ? please respond, and hopefully safe.

scottie agnew - 7 years ago

Im off to buy my first Kayak. Thanks for the inspiration!

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chris jolie - 7 years ago

Great adventure. And nice job Christina putting it together!

Facundo Fernandez - 7 years ago

Does anybody know what brand kayaks those are?

Dam Good Trips - 7 years ago

The orange boats where older models of Necky Telsas

Nick H - 7 years ago

Necky Sea Touring kayaks

Jason Baker - 7 years ago

Good job y'all, heck of an adventure

LoriSyme - 8 years ago

Thank you so much! Well done! AMAZING!! I just a finished a 6 week adventure, kayaking, biking, hiking, and sleeping in my car from Colorado, through 5 provinces, Acadia, Vermont, New York. Definitely not wanting it to be over! Inspired to plan the next trip!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Y-Knot Remodel - 8 years ago

very cool this made my weekend!

AleaderWaterShoes - 8 years ago

Awesome video! What a great trip.

charles - 8 years ago

I'm slightly in love with Keira

Phil J - 8 years ago

outstanding film

Jeff Woods - 8 years ago

really enjoyed your video, your adventure and your people , thankyou... and well done

f1sk8mm - 8 years ago

Beautiful trip and great video--I had never heard of anyone doing this and I feel inspired to make the trip myself. Someday I will do with my sons.

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Liofa - 8 years ago

Apart for the over emotional, over the top motivational commentary at the start of the film, which was pretty tacky, the rest of the film pretty good.

Rayzer - 8 years ago

Wow, thoroughly enjoyed this video.

charles - 8 years ago

brilliant video. Well done to you all you look look like you had an amazing time and created memories to last a lifetime.

David Macdonald - 8 years ago

well done .

Leo Mckee-Reid - 8 years ago

Nice documentation! Would you say it is safe to do this passage solo?

Philip McKee - 8 years ago

Super adventure, well done!
Myself and friend are just about to head off on a very mini adventure here in Ireland. The The "Green and Silver" route which will equate to about 380KM in racing kayaks over 5 days (http://www.iwai.ie/dublin/greenandsilver_record.html). You greater efforts have given me comfort that all will be OK ;0)

SatwinderSingh - 8 years ago

Recently took to kayaking and been wondering if I can really do it with my modest stamina level-your video is inspiring. Well done.

chulieho - 8 years ago

cool thanks

william page - 8 years ago

Beautiful.. I'm a retired military veteran, because of issues beyond my control finding gainful employment is difficult. But, now I intend on taking control back. My intention and plan is to guide kayak/canoe expositions on rivers and waterways in my area. There will be a focus on wounded vets to help heal and find their center again. This video didn't plant the seed for adventure but it is a source of inspiration... Good job

Brent C - 6 years ago

Bravo to you sir. Army Combat Vet here as well. Iraq 2006-2007. 4th ID

william page - 8 years ago

+David C I'm in the early stages of planning a trip from the head waters of the Yadkin river to where it leads out into the internists water ways of NC to raise donations for Fisher House and other local Vet charities...

william page - 8 years ago

+David C near Winston Salem NC..

David C - 8 years ago

im still in the service. where are you at out of curiosity?

Dustin Schulz - 8 years ago

Beautifully done.

mike silvers - 8 years ago

Awesome trip and great filming

dismaldog-William - 8 years ago

Amazing trip!

tizer76 - 8 years ago

Brilliant! Thank you.

Kristine Atakanli - 8 years ago

Great movie, assume adventure, I have enjoyed watching!

Marc Pollie - 8 years ago

awesome trip

Colin Ridgley - 8 years ago

Simply Awesome!

Tyler c - 8 years ago

you guys have been some super inspiration for me. I've kayaked the Yukon river from whitehorse to dawson city twice. i currently live in whitehorse yukon and i will be paddling from skagway to sechelt bc summer 2016. thanks for the amazing video!!

Mike Unher - 8 years ago

Such an encouraging, heart-felt presentation. Thank you, from northern Japan, for the inspiration!

Matthew Bradbury - 8 years ago

Found this video just after being laid off. Thank you for showing me that paddling will be a great way to spend some "time off".

Peter Parker - 8 years ago

Fantastic adventure! 'Just do it' attitude all the way! Thanks for sharing, makes me wanna plan my next adventure, paddling somewhere in Sweden, we'll see

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Curtis Muller - 8 years ago

Fantastic story and video. I'm planning my first kayaking/camping trip this spring. Your story has removed any doubt I had.

Martin Lim - 8 years ago

That was a good adventure. I do sea kayak in Malaysia. Can I join you guys in the next adventure?

Curt Brooks - 8 years ago

cool people,cool trip

prawnjohn - 8 years ago

Hi, i`m a keen kayaker from N.Ireland i just do day trips locally i was just
going to watch about 10 mins of your film before i went to bed but when
i started watching your well planned and beautifully shot video i was hooked
and compelled to watch it all!

Well done guys,more please!

Keith Lapere - 8 years ago

good for you guys,cheers!!!

John Baston - 8 years ago

as a long time sea kayak guide and now an office guy, I loved seeing your film. thanks!

Richard Wells - 9 years ago

Bloody brilliant, I enjoyed every minute. Good luck to you all.

David L. - 9 years ago

Loved this.

Cam Trathen - 9 years ago

great trip.

I am planing on doing a river trip with a canoe next year from the big horn dam to edmonton alberta

Britton Cooke - 9 years ago

Well done. You captured the reality and essence of an expedition brilliantly.

Bonstergirl - 9 years ago

Awesome video! What a great trip.

Lean540 - 9 years ago

This is what life is about, not status, not things, not money,................this. Good friends, good times, great memories for a life time.

Daniel Veazey - 9 years ago

I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks for making it.

Mila Djordjevic - 9 years ago

great film! I smiled at so many moments and i can only imagine how much you guys would laugh and smile along watching these clips! so wonderful and inspiring!

Mad About Diecast - 9 years ago

Nice movie. Really enjoyed it! :-)

Eric Reeves - 9 years ago

Amazing video! 100% jealous!!!

Joe Mulgrew - 9 years ago

Looks amazing.

sc1212able - 9 years ago

nice video, no, great video, we are kayaking the whole coast of florida presently,been on the water 5 weeks

Tomas Kaspar - 9 years ago

Thank you for this awesome video. I wish I could go with you. Very inspirational. Thanks.

cem yatman - 9 years ago

Very nice groupe and friends...and scenery and route......I wish I do the same tour with nice good friend groupe......if you stop by around Turkey Ill be glad to be guide for you guys....and very nice video record...very succesfull....my face sea kayak page is....seakayak ege.....

PNW Man - 9 years ago

You should get all your friends together and make another movie vid of you guys in another adventure, seriously! I really enjoyed watching this, You need a part 2.

Josue Garcia - 9 years ago

Hi, I want to do a charity fund raiser and the way i'm going to raise money is by Indiegogo, I want to Kayak from Jacksonville,Florida to Miami,Florida around 380 miles. I was wondering What should i bring on the trip and if you have any advice that would be awesome! I'm 16 by the way, right now I'm planning and gathering information before i set up the fund raiser.

Christina Chowaniec - 9 years ago

+Josue Garcia Hi Josue. That sounds amazing! Why don't you email me at chris@damgoodtrips.com and we can arrange a time to chat. I'd be happy to help you in any way I can.

spannerchucker1 - 9 years ago

Wonderful video and so inspiring. I'm just getting into kayaking and this has given me even more inspiration. Well done and thanks for sharing, it put a smile on my face and gave me goosebumps, it's what it's all about!

Kevin Fox - 9 years ago

This is a fantastic short film!

Capten Q - 9 years ago

l Love the whole video. Very inspirational!!! You guys are so funny. I love your humor and I envy your amazing trip. Thank YOU for sharing this with everyone! :-)

Mark Olson - 9 years ago

Nice job! Very enjoyable!! Looking forward to your next one.

caljah caljah - 9 years ago

Simply awesome video. Must have been amazing. I live in nyc, heading to orcas WA thursday to take a 3 day lesson. Then coming back home and practicing in and around the hudson. Watching you all helped me to realize I can plan some great trips this summer. The best parts for me are the fact that you got off the treadmill of life and your relationship with each other. Thank you cheers

Djimba Vallinor - 9 years ago

What an adventure! Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm gonna share it too!

anibal malan - 9 years ago

Great Experience!! So funny..
Thank for shearing!!

chris doner - 9 years ago

how often did you use the sails? Were they worth the effort?

Christina Chowaniec - 9 years ago

+chris doner Yeah they were great. And you don't always need a full tailwind, they were often most useful crossing the tops of large channels as we could swivel them to take advantage of inflow and outflow winds. I would highly recommend. Ours were easy to throw up and pull down. I found that they don't necessarily make you go faster, their main advantage is energy saving, as they make each stroke easier and that adds up over the course of a long day and a long trip.

Gavin Kennedy - 9 years ago

Great video guys! I'm looking to Kayak this passage this summer - if any of you are available, I'd love to chat!

Christina Chowaniec - 9 years ago

+Gavin Kennedy Thanks for having a look. I'm so stoked that you are heading up there this summer. Email me at chris@damgoodtrips.com and we can find a time to chat.

Todd Mitchell - 9 years ago

Inspirational.

RhodieFreedomCamp - 9 years ago

Nice one - courageous, nice footage, wise words, inspiring, good humour / group - precious times, tho scary especially regards weather. U never mentioned any legal issues eg regards passports / permissions.

leahdin - 10 years ago

Would have loved more details such as how you made decision, and some of the technical/logistical things such as planning campsites and getting food. Hope you get more views....
Thanks for the great video... less cursing is be better, then I could show my students .... :)

RhodieFreedomCamp - 9 years ago

+Adventure Outdoors :)))

Adventure Outdoors - 9 years ago

Show your students. Don't worry, they already curse more than you can imagine.

amy homsi - 10 years ago

very inspirational. anything is possible with motivation and planning. I look forward to the spring for mine and my husbands first time kayaking. we have joined a club so we can get some skills ahead of spring.

Joshua Wallace - 10 years ago

AWESOME!!! Love trips like this. Great job on the vid.

Filipe xLaU - 10 years ago

Amazing! Great video, very well narrated! Thank you for sharing this, you have inspired me! I had a good time watching it and don't understand how you don't have more views!??

OkinawaWild - 10 years ago

I love when people share these videos. Kayaking while sea sick is just so miserable, you can't explain it to people who haven't experienced it... Good on you for pushing through. Most people would just give up after that. One item at the top of my bucket list is to paddle the inside passage.Thanks for sharing.

Jeremy Rule - 10 years ago

Inspiring video, thank you!

patlove stayalive - 10 years ago

More than a trip, journey id say,some plain luck and dangers along the way. comments were great, get along, great groupe, love the songs love the view

skuze mon français Patrice.

Gavin Boss - 10 years ago

Great trip, you really inspire me to hit the water. It was really neat watching how much all your skill level and confidence grew throughout the trip. Truly a life changing trip.

Dam Good Trips - 10 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to check it out and to share in our journey. It was a life changing trip, in an incredible corner of our planet. I hope you do hit the water and explore the big backyard closest to you.

Aallokko - 10 years ago

Absolutely great video!! I just watched this after beginning to kayak some weeks ago and now... I want to go to Canada. ;-)

Ship to Shore Marine - 10 years ago

This is one of my go to inspiration films when I need a jolt of enthusiasm.

~Barry

Noah Scalero - 10 years ago

I love this, you should have more views!
change the title and you would have much more traffic!

Tasty115 - 10 years ago

I loved watching the movie of your adventures, I live in Poole, Dorset, in the UK where we have some wonderful sea kayaking. I am keen to fit a sail to my own boat and wondered if you could give me some details of the system you guys all used on your trip?

Christina Chowaniec - 11 years ago

Awesome. Always stoked to hear that folks are inspired to get up there and spend some time in that incredible part of the world. My contact details are at Dam Good Logistics. Drop me a line if I can help provide details.

swatius1 - 11 years ago

Looking at doing the same trip as well Joshua lol

Christina Chowaniec - 11 years ago

Hi Joshua, Thanks so much for taking the time to watch it. I would definitely encourage you to get up there. It is a life changing part of the world.

Joshua Greene - 11 years ago

What a great adventure! I'm considering a similar trip and this definitely is swaying me towards going. Thanks!

ed wilson - 11 years ago

What an awesome adventure! How are there only 400 views!?

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Dam Good Trips - 11 years ago

Hi Barry. Thank you so much for checking it out!

Barry Walstead - 11 years ago

Great movie, it could even be longer, I wanted to keep watching it!

rosswoodie - 12 years ago

Great movie! Thanks for sharing!!!!

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