Angel's Landing in Zion National Park Video Hike

[desertrat1111]

I did that hike about 10 yrs ago. I was beautiful and fun.

[MyHistoryClass]

Great video. I have been to ZNP many times and have always been too scared to try Angels Landing. I am still scared, but am going to try to go next time. :)

[Praweisschen]

I was hiking there.The first part was so beautiful,but the actual part,was too scary for me.I returned after 30 meteres(in this video after 5:38),because of a condor,which sat there.But my father and my brother went on and they were overwhelmed by the trail.While they hiked the A.L.,i went on the West Rim Trail.And i can recommend this trail to everyone,who has a problem with hight.Attention! W.R.T. goes on to another N.P.! I stopped on the top of a rock and was almost as high as the end of A.L.

[geonerd]

Jason is a perfect example of the gung-ho teenage~20-something overgrown boys that get themselves killed in places like this. Read the "Over the Edge" book about deaths in Grand Canyon NP for plenty of examples.

[iskanderdumacedon]

@geonerd Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, but I must interject in Jason's defense. He's a very careful and capable outdoorsman who has hiked Angel's Landing many times. At no point during this hike was he reckless or otherwise dangerous in his actions. Sorry, but your comment is not justified. However, I thank you for watching, and urge civil dialogue in these discussions.

[modestmoose83]

@iskanderdumacedon I live about 30 mins away from the Main entrance of Zion. I've done Angels Landing a handful of times.(maybe 10)Last time I did it I just about fell off the edge. One of those chains saved me, I slipped, both legs in the air, fell hard on my ribs and hip but I caught it with my middle and ring finger. I am a very capable outdoorsman also... I've spent over 300 days cumulative living out of a backpack in the wilderness and I'm an avid hiker. Just saying...

[iskanderdumacedon]

@modestmoose83 You and I are probably neighbors. That's about how far I live from the park. Maybe we'll run into each other up there sometime! Glad to hear the chain saved you! I guess that's why they're there, huh? Hope you weren't too beat up from the fall, and thanks for watching.

[supercj8899]

@geonerd Hiking angels landing is something great to acomplish. Even though its dangerous, you must take risks to get breath taking views. Hiking is a great hobby, and it can sometimes be dangerous. Now shut up and stop acting like a pussy.

[yomamanodros]

@geonerd That comment is completely out of line. I've known people who were out of control gung-ho teenagers like you describe and there is absolutely nothing in this video suggesting that Jason is like them. When he was goofing around in that drainage pipe he was no where near any drop offs or dangerous areas.

[iskanderdumacedon]

@yomamanodros Wasn't sure if @geonerd was referring to the drainpipe shot or not, but if that's the case, then I concur. That drainpipe is only a few feet off of the paved walkway at the base of Walter's Wiggles. Not exactly perched not the edge of oblivion like some of the other parts of the hike. Thanks for watching!

[TruthDoesNotHurt]

@geonerd How so? I just saw a video of 3 people going out for a hike... acting calmly and humbly and having a great day out. Am I misunderstanding things if I say that this book you read was the closest thing you've had to an outdoors experience?

[huskiesrock06]

Love the video. Looking forward to hiking Angels Landing next year. Your video was very nice and didnt leave my stomach feeling queezy

Thx

[yosemitevacations]

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[johnhurt888]

ok after watching this video, maybe i dont want to go on this hike!

[MrYaketysax]

Very well produced, filmed, edited and narrated. This film gives a excellent perspective of he reality of attempting and completing the hike. The "camera" operator should be given more "scenes" as it is his cinematography which makes the film so appealing. Only negative comment is the "blatant" plug for "Apple." It adds nothing to the story and at worst detracts from it's credibility.

[gregman01]

Thanks for the great vid. We're going in June and this was great inspiration.

[IBIDMAN2]

By far one of the best hikes, with the most spectacular views. Definitely intimidating on the chains, and undoubteldy dangerous. Great workout. This is a must hike for someone looking for an intense thrill, a challenge, and a truly memorable experience.

[dsakimoto]

Prior to our visit to Zion, my family and I found your video to be very valuable in understanding how much we needed to prepare in order to successfully hike Angel’s Landing – it clearly demonstrates the challenge of this undertaking better than any other video we’ve seen. For this 56-year-old guy, reaching the summit of Angel’s Landing was one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. Thanks for your help in motivating me to raise my fitness level so I could make the climb!

[iskanderdumacedon]

@dsakimoto Glad the video helped! Congrats on your climb, and thanks for watching! That sort of thing makes it worth it to haul the camera up in the first place.

[blyfox]

@dsakimoto

I have a friend who successfully climbed Angel's last year at the age of 72 -- not recommended. I climbed it at age 18 in spite of Acrophobia. An average of one person a year dies from falls -- two last year and one, so far, this year. The secret for survival, despite age and condition, is concentration. Watch EVERY step and use all of the help the chains (not enough of them) provide. You also have to be prepared to avoid the goof-offs who like to pretend they are invulnerable.

[goblincamper2004]

It has been years since I have hiked to Angel's Landing, and the time time I did, I didn't go all the way to the end. I just went to the part just before the chains. My wife and I are planning on a trip to the St. George are the week of the July 12 and we might go to Zions sometime that week. That would be one of the hikes I would like to do. Thanks for a great video.

[iskanderdumacedon]

@goblincamper2004 My pleasure, thanks for watching, and be sure to do Angel's Landing if you can possibly fit it in!

[andrey325]

@iskanderdumacedon what camcorder and what camcorder stabilizer did you guys used? Thanks

[iskanderdumacedon]

@andrey325 I used a Canon XH-A1. Left my stabilizer home. (there's not really room for one on this hike) Thanks for watching!

[andrey325]

@iskanderdumacedon Well done. i going there in 3 weeks. will see how my vids come out

[worshipwatcher]

Thank you for sharing this fantastic video. My family and I are planning to do this hike in just a few weeks. Your video makes my fear of heights kick in. Please wish me luck.

[iskanderdumacedon]

@worshipwatcher The video makes it look scarier than it is, something about a wide-angle lens, I guess. Good luck with your hike, and don't give up!

[cbajohn]

wow - great vid - made me dizzy

[iskanderdumacedon]

Thanks for the kind comments! @MrFreedomworks: Agreed. Don't stop at Scout's Landing if you can help it.

[LonnyandDeanne]

I like your style! great video, thanks for posting. Although i prefer to keep Utah one of the countries best kept secrets!

[MrFreedomworks]

Great video!!!!!!! Impressed

[MrFreedomworks]

Have hiked angels many many times. I lived near the park for over 1 yr and hikes angels and observation point every other day. Don't stop at scouts landing!!!!!

[trailchick1]

Great Vid!! A hike to Zion National Park is def on my list! Thanks for sharing!

[klimbien]

Wow, Great video qaulity!!! Can't believe YOUTUBE is lucky enough to get this video...thanks for the post and keeping the narration interesting! Good job

iskanderdumacedon.

[Benzenering1004]

I hiked my ass to the mailbox today, blistering 76F, good thing i took some Gatorade. Why can't those fucking douchebag mailmen just deliver it to my couch, that's bullshit.

Haha just kidding..hehe. I was actually searching for videos of the woman that fell 1000 feet from angels landing in Zion. I have done both Half-dome and Zion.

[RickvandeLoo]

It's a shame we didn't have time to hike Angel's landing when we were there.

[bommar58]

Excellent Video! Just did Half Dome last month. I'm thinking that Angel's Landing will be tops on my list for next year's trip.  Thank you for posting.