Growing up from the age of 9 thru 17, my three cousins on my mothers side (all boys) lived in the same neighborhood less than a block from the house I grew up in. My little brother and I always had play companions during those years. Someone to build forts with, ride bikes, or make mazes in the farmers nearby corn field. Those years hold some of my fondest childhood memories. For the first time in a very long time, my three cousins were able to join me on this trip. One of them for his first time. We haven't been able to group up like this in many years. Some of my closest friends and neighbors joined us as well. It was wonderful to be in such great company.
Every float trip is different. This one was special for me. Thanks for joining me, everyone who went. I hope to have you again. Cheers!
This is my premier video that I make every year to track my progress as a videographer. I try new techniques, new gear and methods I have learned since posting the previous video of the same river from the year before, etc.
This will be my first float trip video uploaded in 4K ( be sure you check your YouTube settings to make certain you are watching in the best quality possible ). I also tried some new camera angles. Some of these came out terrific! I wanted to have my new Insta 360 camera with me for this trip, but alas, it just didn't make it to me in time. I will be using that soon in some of my upcoming videos.
For this float trip down the North Fork of the White River 2023, the action really starts at:
0:21 Drone video: The Lodge at Trout Island fly over and nearby river
1:17 A peek inside the lodge (making entire video of The Lodge later )
2:00 Drone video: Sunburst Ranch canoe/kayak/campground/
3:34 Blue Spring
3:42 Crazy dudes jumping into a cold spring ( look for the scared fish )
4:45 The 'Paddle camera angle"
5:55 The 'GoPro suction cup angle'
6:25 Amazing camera angle of my favorite section on the '12 mile'. Enjoy
7:42 Drone video: Two kayakers floating near the lodge
9:05 Deer on river bank, zoom in
9:35 Drone video: Family in floating tubes near the lodge
10:33 The Falls ( shot the hole perfectly )
10:56 The fastest my kayak has moved under man/river power, lol
11:44 Last bend before the pull out
Well, there it is. The new and improved annual float trip video of The North Fork of The White River. Once again I would like to thank the owners, staff, and all the other hard workers at Sunburst Ranch for their tireless efforts to make us all feel comfortable and welcomed. None of this would be possible without their hospitality.
For Sunburst, all my viewers, family, neighbors and friends. I thank you. Cheers!