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Registrace 28. 06. 2010
Down The Rio Grande Day 1 of 6: Canoeing Talley to Cross Canyons
***A week long canoe trip down the Rio Grande through Big Bend National Park***
On August 27th of 2021 we would depart Birmingham, Alabama and drive 18 hours to the historic ghost town of Terlingua, Texas where we would check in with the outfitters at Far Flung Outdoor Center to obtain the necessary permits and guidance about the mighty Rio Grande. After months of planning & worrying about water levels, weather, and the unfamiliar terrain, our nerves were beginning to turn to excitement; there was no turning back now.
We would begin our journey by taking a 3 hour shuttle ride on bumpy unpaved desert roads to the rarely used Talley put-in. The roads to Talley are often washed out after rainfall, making the put-in inaccessible. We were very thankful to make it without any issues. Our plan for day one was to make it past the potential class 2/3 rapids nicknamed The Rock Pile and The Tight Squeeze in Mariscal Canyon and find a campsite at the Cross Canyons. Luckily, the low water levels made the rapids nothing more than a couple of shoals that were no problem at all. Stay tuned for days 2-7!
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On August 27th of 2021 we would depart Birmingham, Alabama and drive 18 hours to the historic ghost town of Terlingua, Texas where we would check in with the outfitters at Far Flung Outdoor Center to obtain the necessary permits and guidance about the mighty Rio Grande. After months of planning & worrying about water levels, weather, and the unfamiliar terrain, our nerves were beginning to turn to excitement; there was no turning back now.
We would begin our journey by taking a 3 hour shuttle ride on bumpy unpaved desert roads to the rarely used Talley put-in. The roads to Talley are often washed out after rainfall, making the put-in inaccessible. We were very thankful to make it without any issues. Our plan for day one was to make it past the potential class 2/3 rapids nicknamed The Rock Pile and The Tight Squeeze in Mariscal Canyon and find a campsite at the Cross Canyons. Luckily, the low water levels made the rapids nothing more than a couple of shoals that were no problem at all. Stay tuned for days 2-7!
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Did something happen to you on day 2? 😂 one year of suspense waiting for the next episode
True beauty
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congratulations and beautiful photography
Wow the views omg this would be so amazing to paddle. It’s like love at first sight
Ben you're truly in tune with the grandeur of God's creation.
Really cool way to bond on father's day guys. As a father and son, we are planning an around the World drive to promote, history, culture, food, and eco-tourism. As a likeminded person, I thought you might like and support our efforts. - Turtle and Bear
Incredible, Ben! Looks like I need to add the Mariscal to my list. What a place! Really enjoyed following along on your journey.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Well done.
Nice work! If you had to choose between the Ruby trip and this one, Who would win? BTW Love STH... New fan here... Thanks!
How were the bugs? Do you know what the CFS of the river was? Did you use a shuttle service? Great vid... Thanks!
We didn’t have any issues with bugs except for in certain sections like a muddy creek bed that had a lot of brush around it. I can’t remember the CFS but it was a pretty normal level. I think they control it by a dam so it’s usually close to the same unless it’s there’s been a ton of rain. We did use a shuttle service but I can’t remember the name. They will definitely clue you in on if the water was too high or low. Thank you for watching and the comment!
@@ben2thewildMan... Looks like such a great trip... My only concern is that I won't be able to bring enough beer... I guess I'll just have to bring more whiskey... 😀
This is great. Can you post a link to a map that shows where you put in and where cross canyons are where you camped? I have been looking for Cross Canyons the normal map but can’t locate it. Thanks! I can’t wait for days 2-7!
Thank you so much! I'll see if I can find a map to share but from what I remember, we had trouble finding good maps online and had to order a special one. I'll get a link to that as well.
Ben, this is amazing!! Those views were absolutely incredible. It's like you could barely even get it all in frame! Digging the western theme. Outstanding work, bro! Looking forward to the rest. 👍🛶👏
Thanks Dan! You're absolutely right about fitting it all in the frame haha. Our necks were sore from constantly looking up at the canyon walls!
Beautiful video! Well done and congrats! I have a Merrimack Souhegan and plan on making it up there this September for our 30 anniversary.
Beautiful video. But those vultures and that snake… now that’s scary looking right there 😬
Lovely overnighter for you and beautiful blondie boy. And that was the heaviest looking backpack I ever saw anyone carry! Cheers from 🦘 country
This was an awesome watch! Great little adventure with your boy my friend. What was in your pipe? I enjoy one from time to time.
Thanks Mark! Its a 50/50 blend from a local place here in Birmingham that's half Highland Dale/half black gold tobacco.
Hey man, quick question. I run an animation studio and would like to use one of your clips from this video for a project. It's the shot of the river at 1:21. Let me know how much you'd charge to allow us to use that clip, if at all. Thanks!
Hey thank you for contacting me! I’ll be honest that I have no idea what to charge. What do you typically pay for something like that? Whatever sounds fair!
Outstanding!
Thank you! Cheers!
Do you need a permit to do that trip like the Grand Canyon or can anyone do it? Were there any Rapids
I can't remember if we had to get a permit from the outfitter or not but if so, they are easy to get. It's not like the long waiting list of the Grand Canyon. No real rapids! Easy float.
interesting photography in such a serene setting but lacks an historical perspective for my type ... very luvy dovy stuff ...
Good job on this video I really enjoyed it! I have this EP scheduled for June.
As others have said, thanks SO much for the absence of music and dialog.
Thank you Paul!
At about minute 8:40, you stayed at a campsite that had a wonderful beach; Which lake was that? And, Which campsite? Thanks.
I really am digging your videos. Saw the Brushy Creek one years ago and I have to say your music is great.
I did that trip about 9 years ago but went on to Spanish Bottom. It was magnificent! We saw a total of 5 people over 10 days. Lots of stopping and climbing!
Fantastic, video!! Amazing scenery and you captured it perfectly. Also, Parkview Porter is my favorite! 👍👊
I just found this video. I think you captured every moment perfectly. From the morning paddles to the fabulous sunsets and everything in between......thank you for sharing. Oh congratulations !
You had some epic shots nice I gave a sub and recently did a BWCA vid myself keep on keeping on
Wow , where's Indigenous 🧐
Thank you! Beautiful. I love our state!
congrats on finding a wife. that will paddle with you.
Fabulous trip!!
Thanks for the great video. The filming is very good. The Merrimack definitely adds to the whole video. I enjoy the campsite shots a lot. I am glad you found the area. I have done that route several time over the years. I am from Tennessee and have been going since 1969. I have only missed seven summers in all those years.
How do you like the Prospector 16? I am considering either Merrimack's Prospector or their 17 foot Traveler.
Well done!
Nice video, you should do another longer one! Need to get back up there with all my old boy scout buddies from when we went back in school.
@Samuel Julio Bepop I am a robot I love FLIXZOOOONNEEEEEeeeeeeee. ERROR.
That was beautiful. Thank you for the silence. we could see you were bothhappy.
That looked killer. Great video.
hey great video and congrats! do you recommend this route? also, how were the bugs? was this late or early july? thank you!
Thank you! It was a fun route but definitely has several long portages. The bugs were definitely not as bad as I expected. We had a couple of portages where they were bad but overall I can’t complain. This was late July.
Planning a trip to the BWCA. Been there before and your videos remind me how enjoyable it is there. Oh, and by the way, great place to propose.
Great video, love Merrimack and congrats on your engagement!
Thank you!
@@ben2thewild how do you like that canoe? I really love their solo, hope to buy one at some point.
@@mrgjoe I really love it. It handles great tandem or solo. The trip in this video was my first trip with it. I figured there’s not a better place to break it in and go ahead and get some scratches on it.
@@ben2thewild I saw that you had picked it up and headed right to the BWCA. Glad to hear you love it and at some point I might have to do exactly what you did. Thanks for the insight!
Beautifully shot.
Good job on capturing the quietude of the BWCA. Too many load it up with babble and music.
Beautifully filmed. Lots to see. It was over all too soon.
Which entry point is this
We put in at entry point 14 (Little Indian Sioux River)
Nice canoe trip and beatiful nature! PT