Funny -- sometimes I forget to film the "hard" times because I'm too focused on other stuff. But... when I do, I often get accused of "over dramatizing" the situation. :)
fantastic!! we remember your flood hike, glad it was easier this time even if there were some people// love the waterpocket fold area, fascinating.. we like the "puzzle" also, but on a MUCH smaller scale going up alluvial fans and washes
Thanks -- TBD what my future plans hold (probably nothing else this year), but keep an eye out for my announcement posts and let me know if you are ever in the same are and want to sync up.
Now that things have settled down for me I'm finally getting through this series. I can't believe how many balloons found along your route. Makes me sad to think of the many more that are probably sitting elsewhere not along anyone's route or other inaccessible areas. I'm loving the videos so far and looking forward the finishing the rest of them here soon. Do you find yourself having a love/hate relationship with the ranching operations when considering how the cows mess things up in a lot of sections but then consider how ranchers have made some water sources more convenient and accessible?
Thanks, Will! RE: Ranchers/cows -- Yeah, I definitely appreciate a lot of what the ranchers do/have done, but I'm becoming more and more against the free-range cattle. I don't believe it's a proper method for raising cattle and really doubt it would continue without the subsidies from the government. It's better managed in some areas than others, so I'm not proposing fully abolishing the system, but in some areas there are so many dead cows and the landscape gets really trashed from over-use.
Thank you for sharing your adventures. Could you share your opinion on hiking poles? I find them cumbersome but am nowhere near the hiker you are. Thanks in advance!
Thanks for watching! I didn't use to hike with trekking poles, but now I can't imagine hiking without them. They really help distribute weight/balance when going up/down steep inclines. They have also saved me from many falls when I've tripped and come in handy when needing to check water depth in stream/river crossings. Many ultra-light backpackers actually use them as part of their shelter as well.
Long time subscriber here. So glad you are back. You walked right past 2 of my old campsites in the Staircase. One near Kitchen Canyon and the other as you passed through the lower Cockscomb across Cottonwood Canyon Rd. That was back in 2011. Its a busier place now. If you don't mind, what kind of socks do you wear while following creeks? Thanks.
I think he mentions in previous comments that he uses neoprene socks with the boots. Sometimes he changes to creek crossing shoes if there is only a water crossing to take care of.
Strange right? I don't think I've ever seen frogs in that canyon or even that area (but guessing they must be there -- or used to be!) Thanks again for watching! 🌞👍
Good question -- I actually wished I'd clarified this in the video, but yes... I'm OK with rock cairns that mark difficult, trail-less routes, but I'm opposed to decorative stacks of rocks or over-marking a well-established trail. I realize there might be some gray area in the middle of that range, but I'm definitely opposed to piles of rocks which make big arrows on the ground as seen in the earlier video. Thanks for watching and the question.
Amazing adventures. This guy is probably one of the hardest hikers out there. Great and informative vids too. Digging this channel.
Jamal...good to see you in action.....Bullfrog Canyon grabbed my heart....ever on...
Once again a great segment with absolute honesty. Not every day can be bliss.
Definitely true. Sometimes I feel like I don't film the bad/hard stuff enough because I'm too preoccupied. But... the good days are good. :)
Overload of inspiration, thank you.
You make it look easy!
Funny -- sometimes I forget to film the "hard" times because I'm too focused on other stuff. But... when I do, I often get accused of "over dramatizing" the situation. :)
Love the insight into your passion for backpacking. Great video series Jamal.
Love Utah! Thanks for another great video.
Hahah...there's a phrase to add to my vocabulary. "Critical level." :D
fantastic!! we remember your flood hike, glad it was easier this time even if there were some people// love the waterpocket fold area, fascinating.. we like the "puzzle" also, but on a MUCH smaller scale going up alluvial fans and washes
Just when you think it can't get any better! Second!
Man I'm loving this series! Thanks Jamal! If you ever want to do a trip let me know! Would love to get out with you sometime! Cheers!
Thanks -- TBD what my future plans hold (probably nothing else this year), but keep an eye out for my announcement posts and let me know if you are ever in the same are and want to sync up.
Now that things have settled down for me I'm finally getting through this series. I can't believe how many balloons found along your route. Makes me sad to think of the many more that are probably sitting elsewhere not along anyone's route or other inaccessible areas. I'm loving the videos so far and looking forward the finishing the rest of them here soon. Do you find yourself having a love/hate relationship with the ranching operations when considering how the cows mess things up in a lot of sections but then consider how ranchers have made some water sources more convenient and accessible?
Thanks, Will! RE: Ranchers/cows -- Yeah, I definitely appreciate a lot of what the ranchers do/have done, but I'm becoming more and more against the free-range cattle. I don't believe it's a proper method for raising cattle and really doubt it would continue without the subsidies from the government. It's better managed in some areas than others, so I'm not proposing fully abolishing the system, but in some areas there are so many dead cows and the landscape gets really trashed from over-use.
Also... note to my viewers: go check out Will's recent awesome backpacking trip video through Capitol Reef!
@@Acrossutah Agreed!
Definitely floods over people!
Best vids and good info of all I've seen, 3126
Thank you for sharing your adventures. Could you share your opinion on hiking poles? I find them cumbersome but am nowhere near the hiker you are. Thanks in advance!
Thanks for watching! I didn't use to hike with trekking poles, but now I can't imagine hiking without them. They really help distribute weight/balance when going up/down steep inclines. They have also saved me from many falls when I've tripped and come in handy when needing to check water depth in stream/river crossings. Many ultra-light backpackers actually use them as part of their shelter as well.
Damn it Jamal! Where were the women in sun dresses? How did THAT not make the video?
One of my regrets from the hike -- not taking a picture of those ladies! :)
Or the women climbing Hoodoos, hoodoo you think you're foolin'.
Crowds vs floods & Critical level.
Hilarious!
Glad you liked it. My sometimes-strange sense of humor doesn't always play to everyone. Thanks for watching! 😀✌
Long time subscriber here. So glad you are back. You walked right past 2 of my old campsites in the Staircase. One near Kitchen Canyon and the other as you passed through the lower Cockscomb across Cottonwood Canyon Rd. That was back in 2011. Its a busier place now. If you don't mind, what kind of socks do you wear while following creeks? Thanks.
I think he mentions in previous comments that he uses neoprene socks with the boots. Sometimes he changes to creek crossing shoes if there is only a water crossing to take care of.
Your a very good hiker
No bull 🐸 frogs in Bullfrog canyon?
Strange right? I don't think I've ever seen frogs in that canyon or even that area (but guessing they must be there -- or used to be!) Thanks again for watching! 🌞👍
Why did you "like" these rock markers? But not the ones earlier in your series. They did the same thing. The ones earlier you smashed.
These ones actually serve a purpose in marking a route that's not obvious through the boulder field.
Good question -- I actually wished I'd clarified this in the video, but yes... I'm OK with rock cairns that mark difficult, trail-less routes, but I'm opposed to decorative stacks of rocks or over-marking a well-established trail. I realize there might be some gray area in the middle of that range, but I'm definitely opposed to piles of rocks which make big arrows on the ground as seen in the earlier video. Thanks for watching and the question.
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