The leaves have fallen off the trees and a fresh chill is in the air, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to hang up the paddle for the winter. Paired with the right immersion gear and a healthy dose of additional risk management, winter paddling can be one of the most rewarding experiences paddling has to offer.
If you’re looking for the perfect way to fan your winter paddling stoke, we’ve curated a playlist of the best winter paddling videos on YouTube just for you. Here, you’ll find videos covering a range of topics in the winter paddling realm, including winter canoe camping adventures, winter sea kayak surfing on the largest lake in North America, and what to wear for winter kayaking.
Enjoy this playlist of twelve paddling videos to get you stoked for the winter:
Early winter canoe camping to an island in the wilderness. | Feature image: The Taut Line/YouTube
1 Canoe camping in the first snow
Travel into the Canadian wilderness in the early winter with a canoe and a hot tent with The Taut Line to experience the magic of winter canoe camping.
2 The ultimate how-to for winter paddling
Ready to dip your toes into some icy winter waters? Check out this video by Headwaters Kayak to learn the basics of winter kayaking and canoeing.
3 Winter kayak surfing on Lake Superior
Ever wondered if it is possible to sea kayak surf on a lake? How about in the winter? Head out with Top Turn Kayaking for a winter rip on Lake Superior.
4 Chilly sea kayak adventure in Algonquin
Head into the Canadian wilderness with Ken Whiting from PaddleTV on a solo winter kayak adventure that doesn’t quite go according to plan.
5 Winter whitewater in Minnesota
Looking for a quick and inspiring watch? Head out with retired Minnesotan Jim Blake for some winter whitewater on the Kettle River.
6 Winter sea kayak adventure in Scotland
Put on your coziest socks, make a cup of coffee, and settle in for a three-day winter kayaking adventure around the Isle of Lismore in Scotland with Bob Evans.
7 Snow and ice paddling in Norway
Break through the ice and brush the snow off your kayak with Rein Borgen in Norway.
8 Explore a coastal Maine on a chilly winter day
Join See Steve Sea Kayak on a beautiful day paddle through the coastal islands of Maine. This video is especially awesome for all the additional safety information provided.
9 Whitewater on the South Yuba in the winter
Settle in for a run down the South Yuba with Doug Wright in January with weather that ranges from blizzard conditions to hail!
10 Greenland rolling in a winter storm
From the comfort of your couch, watch traditional Greenland rolling practice in a gnarly winter storm.
11 Winter canoe camping in Arkansas
Not all winter adventures need be snowy; join Beyond the Treeline on a winter canoe camping trip on the Buffalo National River in Arkansas.
12 Freezing temperatures in the Adirondack Wilderness
Cozy up by your nice, indoor fire or space heater and watch while Canoe Camp Climb paddles out for a lonely and cold night of camping in the Adirondack Wilderness. After the first few minutes it’s basically winter paddle camping AMSR.
Early winter canoe camping to an island in the wilderness. | Feature image: The Taut Line/YouTube
