Kayaking 17 Miles and Camping on the Colorado River | Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

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  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2023
  • In April 2023, my wife Savannah and I kayaked a seventeen-mile section of the Colorado River in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area near Page, Arizona. Come along as we marvel at the river's beauty and the canyon's unique geology.
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  • @max.wright
    @max.wright  Рік тому +5

    As mentioned at the very end of the video, visit DIGDEEP.org to learn about how you can help provide access to clean, running water to those who need it most. www.digdeep.org/

  • @ragingpatriot772
    @ragingpatriot772 24 дні тому

    Very nice video Max.

  • @evans_swiftie_shirt1730
    @evans_swiftie_shirt1730 9 місяців тому +1

    I love this video. Very educational. My family is going to this region next Summer.

  • @brakstonfarrar2045
    @brakstonfarrar2045 Рік тому +3

    Love the calming vibes and beautiful scenery!

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  Рік тому +2

      Love your calming and beautiful comment!

  • @troybayliss46
    @troybayliss46 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video. Thanks for making it, I hope to see more like it.

  • @jessjrz303
    @jessjrz303 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @WinteryMix84
    @WinteryMix84 9 місяців тому

    Yes, it is absolutely out of this world. I did this trip with some friends several years ago. I’d do it again and again!

  • @kevinpereira7864
    @kevinpereira7864 9 місяців тому

    When you started talking about geology I instantly subbed. Great video!!

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! Glad to hear that you like the rock talk :)

  • @robinastein
    @robinastein Рік тому +1

    Your videos are so relaxing man, I'm building up the courage to try and get out into nature more and videos like this help a ton

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  Рік тому

      Thank you for the kind words! Glad to hear that you're trying to get outside more often. Be safe and have fun ✌️

  • @kennyw871
    @kennyw871 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the interesting geology. Great all around video of the highest quality. Peace.

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for the kind words!

  • @davidlaforce1855
    @davidlaforce1855 10 місяців тому

    Emily and I have done the same float/paddle trip.
    It is indeed over the top for scenery, and the water is so clear and cold, feels great on a sunny day.
    Life is good.

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  10 місяців тому +1

      There really is nothing more refreshing than that water!

  • @JaketheGreat93
    @JaketheGreat93 Місяць тому

    Do you, by chance, have a list of supplies as well as gear and things you prepared to take or wish you took on this trip? I'm planning a kayak trip myself and would love to know through your experience thank you!

  • @danielandhisswiftiebuddyev1073
    @danielandhisswiftiebuddyev1073 9 місяців тому

    Great video!! Great content!

  • @wayfaringoverlander
    @wayfaringoverlander 3 місяці тому

    Very nice video. Well done and I enjoyed the scenery and the information about the area. Would love to see every second of the 17 mile trip! Can’t get enough of that scenery. Could you tell me the requirements to kayak here? Is there a permit process? Thank you.!

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! At the time of our trip, there were no permits required for paddling or camping. I recommend looking into a backhaul service like Kayak the Colorado if you're ever interested in visiting. They have a FAQs page on their website that helps with trip planning. www.kayakthecolorado.com/

    • @wayfaringoverlander
      @wayfaringoverlander 2 місяці тому

      @@max.wright thank you for the info

  • @BBBFactor
    @BBBFactor 10 місяців тому

    Great video! Next time some trout fishing is highly recommended! World class location

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  10 місяців тому

      Absolutely! I was definitely missing my rod this trip. Thanks for watching!

  • @MountainsRiverSea
    @MountainsRiverSea 10 місяців тому

    Nice scenery and beautiful shots! Can’t believe you went swimming! I’ve jumped in that river twice and it is the coldest water I’ve ever been in! Thanks too for the geology break-down.
    How did y’all like those liquid logic kayaks?

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed the vid! The water was indeed cold but I couldn't resist jumping in!
      Truthfully, I'm not a very knowledgeable paddler but the liquid logic kayaks served their purpose well! Lightweight and plenty of room for gear storage.

  • @user-pr6kd8gd3e
    @user-pr6kd8gd3e 2 місяці тому

    @max.wright which backhaul service/kayak rental did you use?

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  2 місяці тому

      Hi! We used Kayak the Colorado and they were great to work with. www.kayakthecolorado.com/

  • @Climb_Big_Rocks
    @Climb_Big_Rocks 10 місяців тому

    That looks like a great place to camp and kayak. What's the average price for an outfiiter in that area if you don't mind me asking? I've never been out on the Colorado. I usually camp and kayak in the great smoky mountain range. Id love to head west for a few days and shoot some content. You got me sold on it. Cool video man!

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  10 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video!
      If I remember correctly, I believe it was around $225. That includes two kayaks for two days and a drop-off upstream. You can save a lot of money by bringing your own kayaks. That said, it was 100% worth the price.

    • @Climb_Big_Rocks
      @Climb_Big_Rocks 10 місяців тому

      @@max.wright that is definitely worth the price!

  • @armortodd5162
    @armortodd5162 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful video. Just saying though, if you do more kayaking you should make sure you have your paddle blades correctly oriented. In most of the footage, the blades were reversed.

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  11 місяців тому

      Oops, that's embarrassing! Thanks for the tip!

    • @ZacTexC
      @ZacTexC 10 місяців тому +1

      She handled those waves like a champ!

  • @pruiz3564
    @pruiz3564 10 місяців тому

    When you say you were dropped off by your outfitter what does that mean

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  10 місяців тому

      Good question! There are various outfitters nearby where you can rent kayaks, canoes, etc. They'll give you and your kayak a ride upstream so that you can just float back down the river to Lee's Ferry (where we parked our car)

  • @user-ru3jr3vi7m
    @user-ru3jr3vi7m 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing.. You lost me at the 180 million years ago..

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  9 місяців тому

      Here's my reply to a similar comment:
      Pretty amazing that we can see and interact with rocks that old, isn't it? I was actually a bit off in my video for the dates. Some more recent work on the Navajo Sandstone indicates a bit older age at about 200 million years old. The Navajo has been dated using two different techniques that, for our purposes here, generally agree with each other. The first method is by dating zircon grains within the sand itself and the second method is by uranium-lead dating of carbonate "lenses" that are occasionally found in the unit (I'm even standing in front of one of those localized carbonate layers during my little lecture part of this video). If you would like to learn more, I've linked some great resources on the subject below.
      Here's a great video from a professor that summarizes the Navajo, including the zircon dating. He begins talking about the ages at about 15 minutes in: ua-cam.com/video/AN2hxtOpcjw/v-deo.html
      And here's a great paper about the carbonate dating: pubs.geoscienceworld.org/gsa/geology/article/47/11/1015/573442/Earliest-Jurassic-U-Pb-ages-from-carbonate
      Thanks for watching!

  • @markf296
    @markf296 10 місяців тому

    Just a suggestion but your to young to pull off a mustache it just looks silly wait a little longer

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  10 місяців тому +1

      What's life without a little silliness? 😄

  • @davidlundy5007
    @davidlundy5007 10 місяців тому

    You lost me at the 180 million years ago.

    • @max.wright
      @max.wright  10 місяців тому

      Hi David! Pretty amazing that we can see and interact with rocks that old, isn't it? I was actually a bit off in my video for the dates. Some more recent work on the Navajo Sandstone indicates a bit older age at about 200 million years old. The Navajo has been dated using two different techniques that, for our purposes here, generally agree with each other. The first method is by dating zircon grains within the sand itself and the second method is by uranium-lead dating of carbonate "lenses" that are occasionally found in the unit (I'm even standing in front of one of those localized carbonate layers during my little lecture part of this video). If you would like to learn more, I've linked some great resources on the subject below.
      Here's a great video from a professor that summarizes the Navajo, including the zircon dating. He begins talking about the ages at about 15 minutes in: ua-cam.com/video/AN2hxtOpcjw/v-deo.html
      And here's a great paper about the carbonate dating: pubs.geoscienceworld.org/gsa/geology/article/47/11/1015/573442/Earliest-Jurassic-U-Pb-ages-from-carbonate
      Thanks for watching!