Paddle Adventurer Marybeth Showcases Barron Canyon Backcountry SUP Expedition

In the video, Marybeth takes viewers deep into the backcountry — navigating open lakes, winding river sections and rocky portages — all by stand-up paddleboard. The journey blends self-supported camping, board portaging and remote route exploration, offering an honest look at what it takes to travel through rugged wilderness terrain on a SUP.

The expedition includes passages through the dramatic rock walls of Barron Canyon and a visit to High Falls, capturing both the beauty and the logistical realities of backcountry paddling. Gear management, carrying loaded boards between waterways and setting up camp in remote forested areas are all part of the story.

What stands out is the accessibility of the message. This isn’t an elite race effort or extreme whitewater push — it’s thoughtful adventure paddling. It’s about preparation, awareness and expanding what stand-up paddleboarding can look like when it moves beyond flatwater parks and coastal surf breaks.

As interest in expedition-style SUP continues to grow, projects like this show how boards can serve as genuine tools for exploration — opening up lakes, rivers and wilderness routes that are often associated more with canoe culture than paddleboarding.

For paddlers curious about multi-day touring, wilderness safety and remote navigation, Marybeth’s Barron Canyon adventure offers both inspiration and practical insight.

Marybeth positions the film not just as a highlight reel, but as a learning experience for paddlers interested in pushing beyond day-trip touring.