Here we go with part 4 which is BeaV's final leg paddling the Inside Passage to Skagway, Alaska and getting ready to portage the Chilkoot Pass in the next segment.

This one is 44 minutes long

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Paddling To Through and Around Alaska part 4 - Next Stop Skagway!

Amazing! This just gets better and better.

Thank you!

quote eOar: "Amazing! This just gets better and better.

Thank you!"

Get used to it. It only gets better. At some points I had to pinch myself and say "is this dude for real?"

Chomping at the bit for the next one! I've got my canoe loaded on the truck for a day trip and was thinking about "Wimping" out since the sun looks like it's going to stay hidden and it's probably not getting out of the 30's today? Betcha BeaV wouldn't give today's weather a second thought?

What a trip so far. I love watching these vids. BeaV is a paddling machine! Can't wait to see the Chilkoot Pass.

quote eOar: "Amazing! This just gets better and better.

Thank you!"

+1

These are great videos. I really enjoy the crisp, direct style of reporting by BeaV. In fact, I can easily see a book coming from this expedition. There is so much he could further describe and develop in a wilderness expedition book based on this experience. Food for thought.
JerryG

That was awesome!

Quote BeaV "Kind of makes you smile"......yes it does! Love the BeaV Cave and the bear advice.

I am thoroughly enjoying this and I have a ton of admiration for you...but, the "come along" song was cool the first time, still kind of cool the second time, now it's starting to get in the way of my enjoyment...lol. Will the song be playing through all 14 segments?

This was an amazing segment. Best yet. Keep them coming. Thank you

Can't wait for Part 5 - I followed the tracking last year, but this is even better!

Incredible wildlife footage. Enjoying everything. Thanks again for sharing.

quote bbrown6057: "What a trip so far. I love watching these vids. BeaV is a paddling machine! Can't wait to see the Chilkoot Pass."

My favorite part!

quote KevinL: "Quote BeaV "Kind of makes you smile"......yes it does! Love the BeaV Cave and the bear advice. "

+1

BeaV,

Curious to know what you had on/in your PFD. I notice items in both the front and back.

quote KevinL: " Love the BeaV Cave and the bear advice. "

A BeaV cave makes any man cave wimpy!

These videos are simply incredible! Each video basically adds a day to my solo trip next year. Thanks for sharing!

quote "Curious to know what you had on/in your PFD. I notice items in both the front and back."

Back- strobe light for nighttime rescue

Front- PLB, compass, knife, fire starting kit, and whistle

Later on when I got into more remote areas I ditched the strobe light and whistle (you've probably heard the one "if a tree falls in the forest and there's no one nearby, does it make a sound?" or similarly "if a BeaV falls into the ocean who will hear or see it?")

As long as I can make fire, I'm good. Knowing which way to walk or swim is good too.

BeaV, you didn't tell us you were part of a flotilla when you pulled into Skagway! Which canoe is yours? :)

BeaV, I'm inspired. Wow, thanks for being faithful to your dreams. We are all better for it.

quote Jackfish: "BeaV, you didn't tell us you were part of a flotilla when you pulled into Skagway! Which canoe is yours? :)
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Ya, that second boat had engine problems, so they threw me a rope and I pulled them into port. :)

Wow. I'm too old and sedate now to do it but I really want to do part of this route. Very inspiring trip and video, thanks to all involved in bringing it to fruition and I am in awe of you BeaV.

quote BeaV: "

quote Jackfish: "BeaV, you didn't tell us you were part of a flotilla when you pulled into Skagway! Which canoe is yours? :)
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Ya, that second boat had engine problems, so they threw me a rope and I pulled them into port. :)"

LOL... Awesome! :)

I can't imagine thinking of paddling in 5-8 foot rollers. Love the BeaV cave.

Each segment of your story gives me opportunity to pause and reflect upon some of the challenges you faced and decisions made. Love the humor, perseverance and faith. Had to you tube Vicci too. Great music for the adventure, I think I know what will be in my head next summer in the BWCA.. Kudos to all who made this possible.

quote OldGuystilltripping: "...I really want to do part of this route."

***Warning*** Paddling any part of the Inside Passage could lead to sensory overload, paddle at your own risk:)