Angel's Landing in Zion National Park Video Hike

Join Susannah, Samantha and Jason as they ascend Angel's Landing in Zion National Park for the first time. Located in the heart of Southern Utah's Zion Canyon, an ascent of Angel's Landing is perhaps one of the most coveted hikes in the world. Brought to you by GeoQuest. http://www.geoquesttech.com

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[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.

[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!

[trailchick1]

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

[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?

[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.

[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.