My trip starts at the Rockies in Spring of 2012, on to Bryce Canyon in Utah. From there it's off to Zion Canyon. After that short adventure it on to the Grand Canyon in AZ. I'm not done yet, last stop is Vegas to freshen up. I started Backpacking this year and love it. Thanks for sharing the video.
I will be their this spring. Trip starts in the Rockies then to Bryce Canyon, on to Zion Canyon to go to the Grand Canyon and to freshen up in Vegas. Every time I see such beautiful photos or videos, I wish it would be today. When I go, I will be making my first video. Happy backpacking and be careful. Thanks for sharing
Great video!! I am planning another trip here and will be coming back up the Bright Angel... reading some of the comments I would just have to add that hiking too far down on a day trek is very difficult, even for young healthy people. On each of my trek in the GC, I have seen an average of 2 people per trek that need medical assistance and could not get themselves out of the canyon. This can present life threatening issues and the mules that rescue people are not cheap, I believe $1100..
@hikewithJOLI Thanks. I agree. That's one reason why I made the new video of hiking up the BA; to talk about heat related safety. I was with four river guides, one of them an M.D. and co-author of "Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon". But we kept it fun, too, and it was a great hike. See it on my Channel (Grand Canyon, River to Rim).
@naturalmoment i will definitely have a look at it.. and so glad that you promote safety the way you do. It has been very sad to see day hikers stuck with a twisted knee or ankle and no other way back up.. I know I struggled to get back up from the spot they were at. I usually see people at the 3 mile house. Anyways... I really enjoyed your video.. good luck to you
@hikewithJOLI On my South Kaibab hike video I show the Park Service helicopter coming in to med-evac out a hiker that had broken his ankle on the trail. Later on that hike I came across a guy below the Tipoff that was really struggling and had less than a quart of water. His party was hiking out via the South Kaibab, which is the wrong way to go (no water, no shade). I tried to convince them to take the Tonto over to Indian Garden and hike out with water, but his young friends didn't want to.
@randomisnotgood Now you why the Park Service strongly tries to discourage hiking down to the river and back in one day. For People that aren't in good shape, and/or don't know how to take care of themselves in the desert heat, you can be in big trouble.
Respond to this video... We did it from the River Resthouse at the bottom of the Bright Angel Trail this past April, and we did it in 4.5 hours, stopping a few places to video. I have not done the additional 1.9 miles on the River Trail from Phantom Ranch itself.
Wow, Great filming!! My fiance & I are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon in Nov. 2011. We've never been, so were very excited to visit after watching you video! Thanks :D
Beautiful video. I really liked the wild flowers and the flowering trees along the trail. Great views from Plateau Point, too. I've been to Plateau Point and Indian Garden three times, the most recent last November, but always in the late fall or winter. It was interesting seeing the river it's natural reddish brown color; the times I've been there it was green, and I understand it only gets brown in times of high flow. Your video brought back some great memories; thanks for sharing!
Thanks very much. It was a wonderful hike, and I made it partially in response to people who want to do the hike but have never been to GC and don't have any idea what it's like.
My trip starts at the Rockies in Spring of 2012, on to Bryce Canyon in Utah. From there it's off to Zion Canyon. After that short adventure it on to the Grand Canyon in AZ. I'm not done yet, last stop is Vegas to freshen up. I started Backpacking this year and love it. Thanks for sharing the video.
DennyRec 4 months ago
I will be their this spring. Trip starts in the Rockies then to Bryce Canyon, on to Zion Canyon to go to the Grand Canyon and to freshen up in Vegas. Every time I see such beautiful photos or videos, I wish it would be today. When I go, I will be making my first video. Happy backpacking and be careful. Thanks for sharing
DennyRec 4 months ago
Great video!! I am planning another trip here and will be coming back up the Bright Angel... reading some of the comments I would just have to add that hiking too far down on a day trek is very difficult, even for young healthy people. On each of my trek in the GC, I have seen an average of 2 people per trek that need medical assistance and could not get themselves out of the canyon. This can present life threatening issues and the mules that rescue people are not cheap, I believe $1100..
hikewithJOLI 7 months ago
@hikewithJOLI Thanks. I agree. That's one reason why I made the new video of hiking up the BA; to talk about heat related safety. I was with four river guides, one of them an M.D. and co-author of "Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon". But we kept it fun, too, and it was a great hike. See it on my Channel (Grand Canyon, River to Rim).
naturalmoment 7 months ago
@naturalmoment i will definitely have a look at it.. and so glad that you promote safety the way you do. It has been very sad to see day hikers stuck with a twisted knee or ankle and no other way back up.. I know I struggled to get back up from the spot they were at. I usually see people at the 3 mile house. Anyways... I really enjoyed your video.. good luck to you
hikewithJOLI 7 months ago
@hikewithJOLI On my South Kaibab hike video I show the Park Service helicopter coming in to med-evac out a hiker that had broken his ankle on the trail. Later on that hike I came across a guy below the Tipoff that was really struggling and had less than a quart of water. His party was hiking out via the South Kaibab, which is the wrong way to go (no water, no shade). I tried to convince them to take the Tonto over to Indian Garden and hike out with water, but his young friends didn't want to.
naturalmoment 7 months ago
I went down to Colorado River on foot when I was 12, and when I was back up, swore that I would never do it again.
randomisnotgood 7 months ago
@randomisnotgood Now you why the Park Service strongly tries to discourage hiking down to the river and back in one day. For People that aren't in good shape, and/or don't know how to take care of themselves in the desert heat, you can be in big trouble.
naturalmoment 7 months ago
@naturalmoment It was during winter, so heat was not a problem at all for me. It was just that I was fatigued.
Also, are you allowed to set up a tent anywhere on inside the park or are there specific places that are restricted to the hikers?
randomisnotgood 7 months ago
@randomisnotgood You need a backcountry permit for anything other than day hiking.
naturalmoment 7 months ago
How long did it take to hike up bright angel from phantom ranch?
BigGameHunterIS 8 months ago
Respond to this video... We did it from the River Resthouse at the bottom of the Bright Angel Trail this past April, and we did it in 4.5 hours, stopping a few places to video. I have not done the additional 1.9 miles on the River Trail from Phantom Ranch itself.
naturalmoment 7 months ago
Wow, Great filming!! My fiance & I are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon in Nov. 2011. We've never been, so were very excited to visit after watching you video! Thanks :D
chelys0541 10 months ago
excellent vid !
spamstoper3 1 year ago
your video is amazing! I'm planning a trip to do some day hikes in the GC and this video so great! thanks for posting it up.
aznsketcher 1 year ago
Beautiful video. I really liked the wild flowers and the flowering trees along the trail. Great views from Plateau Point, too. I've been to Plateau Point and Indian Garden three times, the most recent last November, but always in the late fall or winter. It was interesting seeing the river it's natural reddish brown color; the times I've been there it was green, and I understand it only gets brown in times of high flow. Your video brought back some great memories; thanks for sharing!
landrysg 1 year ago
Thanks very much. It was a wonderful hike, and I made it partially in response to people who want to do the hike but have never been to GC and don't have any idea what it's like.
naturalmoment 1 year ago
thanks for the video, going this weekend. you have the best high quality videos!
diggable 1 year ago
Thanks very much! I just did a river rafting trip of Grand Canyon last week, and will be posting some new video soon.
naturalmoment 1 year ago
You're very welcome! Thanks for your comments. Steve
naturalmoment 1 year ago
Thanks for the photo's and video's were going to visit the canyon in 2 weeks. Thanks for the glimpse ahead.
alexjmtl 1 year ago