Klickitat Bikerafting Adventure
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- čas přidán 2. 10. 2022
- Since our first bikerafting trip on the Deschutes River, Rob and I have been scheming our next river adventure. We ended up doing a bikerafting loop on the Klickitat River. In total we probably rafted about 17 river miles of Class I and II. Next year we may try to extend the length of rafting section.
We did the ride in Mid September where the river was running very low (at the lowest recommended CFS ~980). We didn't have too much trouble, but I had run the river a few months prior (without a bike) and there were noticeably less exposed hazards.
Overall this was a super fun trip. Thanks for watching!
If you want to get in touch, shoot me an email at pnwbikepacking@gmail.com
So many bikepacking videos, they all so serious. You guys make me want to get out. Good to see good friends.
At the tap house, when you're boasting about catching the only fish, the TV in the background shows a kid giving a thumbs down, what a perfect moment. Love your videos, keep up the good work!
Wow. So observant!!! Thanks for the kind words Chris!
I’m all smiles when I watch you guys!! 🤩☀️
Thanks Jennifer! Glad the videos are uplifting!
I watch a fair amount of CZcams videos of people going on these awesome rides and they are nice but I can honestly say you two guy’s are the funniest ones to watch. I’m either smiling or laughing the whole time. Great videos guy’s keep making them. I would love to come out west and ride places like that. Happy trails guy’s.
Thanks! That means a lot to me when there is so much good content out there.
Finally! A new adventure for you guys! Wish we had the rivers here. Excellent as always.
Yeah, I've been a little slow in putting out new videos! I am like 5 adventures behind hah. There are an abundance of rivers out here... something I think i've taken for granted, but getting out on the water with a packraft is helping me appreciate it more!
Legends! Definitely want to give bikerafting a try after watching this
Hell yeah! It’s super fun, good luck and be safe!
Fantastic feel-good video. This is they type of stuff my friends and I look forward to all winter here in Alberta.
Hell yeah! That's what I like to hear! The season is starting to change!! Hope you're able to start getting after it... I know im champing at the bit.
Great, as always! I’m jealous of how much fun the two of you have on these adventures!
Hah, thanks for watching Jamie!
Now that looked like a fun adventure. Thanks for the video and take care, Al
As always, thanks for watching Al, glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent trip gents. I'm very happy that your trips focus on fun and seeking out new terrain. Thanks Chris & Rob
As always, thanks Jason!
Another great video Gents! Rob’s sword skills are incredible! Keep up the adventures. Cheers!!!
Thanks Fred, Always appreciate your comments!
@@pnwbikepacking Just watched again and can’t stop watching the edit with Rob watching you pack your raft!! “Spank the baby”??? You guys are great! Thank you for sharing your friendship! AWESOME!!
Absolutely love watching the two of you adventure together. What a special relationship. You guys bring many smiles and much laughter to my wife and I. If you ever need help with an adventure in Idaho let me know. Idaho is loaded with routes and lots of water. Great work in your captures and edit! Keep the camera rolling! Cheers to ya both 🍻👍🏻
Hey Torin, stoked that you and your wife enjoy our videos! Rob and I have talked about a trip to Northern Idaho, we just haven't made it happen yet! We are definitely interested in doing something out there (Maybe next year?). We'd love to get in touch if you have some ideas! (pnwbikepacking@gmail.com)
@@pnwbikepacking You bet, I will share some ideas and routes that I have done. Heading out for a week with my wife to ride the White Rim. Will get back to ya after the trip. Happy riding to ya both 🎉🚵🏻♂️
Great trip guys really enjoyed the video. Chris congratulations on catching the fish and Rob Happy Birthday I'm sure it's a little late but the thought is there. You guys are slowly bringing me around to the idea of bike-rafting. Can't wait for the next one
Thanks Damien!
There is a reference Chris made at 2:40 that we made a reality a few weeks ago.
He says he’s going to make a video of it but he’s way behind on production of all the stuff we did this summer.
(You reading this Wilson?)
Speaking of behind on production….where’s the follow up to your teaser? 😁
@@RobParker8 Mt Adams looks like it is gonna be a hell of a trip (ALOT of climbing) by the look of it. Like Chris I am way behind on production but it's just been a really busy time in my personal life so things are getting put on the back burner a little but hopefully I'll get around to it in the next month or so. Can't wait for the next video guys, chat soon 😉
Like the idea totally rolling up of the raft in the water. Give it a try next time. Looks great weather. We are getting cold autumn weather now.
Great trip vid again! And I'm all for a catch and cook video!
Fingers crossed for this next weekend!!!
Next time you’re in Moab, check out the packraftung route from Horsethief CG, down Spring Canyon to the Green River, then back up Mineral Bottom.
Thanks for that recommendation Dana! Next time was supposed to be over Thanksgiving! This was even in the plan!!! We ended up changing out plans because of how cold it was. Looks like i'll need to come back in the spring or fall!
Congrats on finally catching a fish, Chris! Happy belated birthday Rob! Another fun video but boy do you guys work for it!
Thanks Julie!
Thanks Julie! It's nice when I can beat Rob at something every once and a while :)
Awesome adventure! Looks like fun!
Thanks Barry. This was a fun one!
Love it! I think you need some bikerafting adventures in Idaho. What a place to do this!
I'm looking for Beta!!!!
Great video. Looking forward to more
Thanks Chris! More to come!
I've ridden out there, but hadn't thought of bike rafting the river. Great idea! Chris, if you haven't floated the John Day River yet, well worth it. - Aaron
Thanks for watching Aaron! Yeah generally the Klickitat was pretty chill. Rob and I have looked at doing a route on the John Day, just couldn't make it happen this year! Maybe next! Have you done the John Day? Where did you put in / take out?
@@pnwbikepacking Yeah, we have floated it a couple of times, putting in at Service Creek and taking out at Clarno. About 48 river miles over 3 days/2 nights. Depends on the river levels, but lots of class 1s and a few class 2 and 2+ when we did it. Could probably bike raft it, but possibility of a repeat on the Lower Deschutes. That looked like a couple of cold dips you guys took!
This video was well crafted, Good job!
Thanks so much!!
@@pnwbikepacking No problem dude!
Y’all are crazy and funny! 😂
Awesome!!!!
You guys are awesome
Hah thanks Shane!
You've got nothing if you don't have friends..... great video
Thanks for watching Michael!
Rad adventure!
Thanks Joe!
Hey Chris how’s it going? I love all of you and Rob’s adventure’s , I’m almost jealous. I wish I had a brother that did more what you guys do together.
I got a new bike and took a ride to the Grand Canyon. I took a bus to Flagstaff and left from a friends house in Williams.
I have a lot of training to do and nothing ever goes as planed.
Hope to maybe see you guys in the future.
Awesome work James! I hope to do some riding down in AZ some day soon! Yeah I’m lucky to have a friend like Rob where we can suffer together, not take these trips too seriously, and have a great time. Solo trips are also really rewarding though so good for you for getting after it!
@@pnwbikepacking
Hey Chris how are you and Rob?
Been thinking about you guys a lot then got this like yesterday. I’m about to start a journey. I’m living out at Echo Bay in a 5th wheel trailer and just got a truck to tow I with. I’ve been trying to train a little here to try and do some of the rides you guys do. I’m planning on heading to Moab when it warms up then possibly Oregon and Northern Cali this fall.
Hope all is well and wanted to let you know I’m interested by you guys!
I love all your guys adventures!
That is so cool, I did not realize that gear would fit inside the boat. I may have missed in in the video, but what is the style of raft you are using?
Thanks for watching Richard! Yeah, you can purchase these boats with TiZips which allow you to have that gear storage. It comes at an additional cost, but for bikerafting it is so useful. These boats are made by a company called Alpacka. More specifically, we got the Caribou model which is designed for bikerafting. Hope this helps!
Nice video Chris! Have you ever tried to paddle your packraft without a bike attached to the bow? I am looking at the same model but I want to use it for some day trips without my bike as well.
Thank you! Yes, I have done a bit of paddling without the packraft, including this very same section on the Klickitat. It definitely changes the handling. Without the weight of the bike, the front end moves around a lot more... it's almost kind of squirrley. Keep in mind, I don't have anything else to compare this to.
If you plan on doing pretty chill stuff (no more than Class 2) I'd probably go with the Caribou. If you were thinking of getting spicier and doing MORE paddling without the bike, I'd email Alpacka and see what they would recommend.
Hope this helps!
@@pnwbikepacking Thanks for the info! I ended up getting the Wolverine as it fitted like a glove and I want to run class 3 too. I went to a lake today to test it with my bike strapped on the bow and it works fine, probably not as good as on the Caribou but does the job.
Hey guys, I’m up here in Wenatchee, Wa. An overnighter I had planned this weekend has been changed because of the smoke. Now we are going to ride tarmac around Mt. Rainier over two days.
Anyways, curious if you two have had much experience packing bikes to hike a section? Due to rd closure we have to hike 3.5 mile on the wonderland trail. We have to have the bike broken down to do this per NPS. Thanks for any input.
Hey Nicholas, apparently Rob made a lengthy response that for some reason isn't displaying haha. I personally have not loaded a bike onto/into a backpack and schlepped it around for 3.5 miles. Doing the Arizona Trail is on my list which requires a walk through the Grand Canyon with the bike on the back, so I see this in my future at some point! My advice to you would be, spend a few hours practicing how the hell you're going to strap the bike to the backpack so it is moderately comfortable. Check out Laels AZT video at 22:47 at how she packed it. Alternatively, there are a few awesome routes close(ish) by if you're willing to drive a little further.
Rob and I goofed off out in this area last week and caught some fish at Deadman Lake last weekend: bikepacking.com/routes/goat-mountain-overnighter/
I also really love the Mount St. Helens Epic weekender: bikepacking.com/routes/mount-st-helens-epic/
This upcoming weekend Rob and I are planning on doing the first part of the MSH Epic Weekender but will deviate and head north up to Iron Creek campground, so if you venture down that way, we may see you!
Good luck and have a great time on whatever you decide!!!
Thanks for getting back. Sorry for the delayed thank you. I love that you knew exactly where to find this being done. We ended up sticking with the MT Rainier route, but found away around having to carry our bikes. Hope you and Rob enjoyed your ride this weekend. Look forward to watching your highlights from it.
5:40 Can confirm! Smh!
haha reminded me of our first Enchanments trip and the time we were at Mount Rainier NP and you ran out of water hahahahah. So much fun! I don't remember how we got the idea to go out and do those hikes and Mount Ellinor... but it kind of changed my life!
Sorry, I'm a moron but what rafts are those and where can I get one? Btw, you guys inspire us to get out there and make it fun!
Hey McMick, they are the Alpacka Caribou.
I tried to reply to you with the website twice but it keeps bouncing back.
I think I’m probably the moron!
What's the details on those rafts?
Here’s the website.
www.alpackaraft.com/
More specifically, they are the Alpacka Caribou, they are made for bikerafting. So far they have been fabulous, but I've only used it around 8/9 times.
@@pnwbikepacking thank yall so much for the info and yall two keep making me jealous of yalls friendship and journeys