Sharing my hiking, camping, and other outdoor adventures around Colorado and other parts of the United States. I hope these videos inspire you to get outside and make your own adventures!
It took me around 5 hours, I didn’t start until 10:00, probably better to start earlier to avoid the afternoon storms. Next time I’ll probably do the loop in the opposite direction starting with Bross. The descent was very loose, happy I brought poles on this one.
You should for sure, it’s a beautiful place! I think the South Kaibab trail has even better views. I took it down to the bottom and the Bright Angel back up. Just go when it’s not too hot.
@@AustinsADV it will definitely be a great place to explore - it’s the iconic family road trip that everyone pictures! We were actually fairly close to the Grand Canyon on our big 75 Day Road trip out west, but we figured we wanted to save some things for another time. 😜 I wonder what the temperature is like in the fall? Do you know?
@adventuresofMomDadGirlWhiteDog I bet the fall temperatures are much better. It actually wasn’t too hot at the South rim, tent camped (because I rode my motorcycle) at Mather Campground which was very nice. The temperature at the bottom of the canyon was 102 🥵 I also highly recommend Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase, Capitol Reef. Lots to see out there.
Great video. Brought back fond memories of our ascent in the 1990's. Recommend camping overnight in the Boulder Field. Awesome stars at night. Hiked to get view of the East Face of Long's at sunrise and saw the brief "alpen glow". Incredible experience!
Did this back in 2016 and had a permit to camp in the boulder field which was awesome. Incredibly windy which sometimes you don’t feel until you peak through the keyhole which was like walking into a wind tunnel the day we hiked it. Most challenging part was getting from the trough to the narrows as it snowed a few inches early that season (sept) and the rocks were incredibly slick from snowmelt. Had to find a less appealing and more dangerous route as we kept slipping where you normally wedge yourself through that part which would’ve been simple had it not been for the slick rocks. All in all, super fun hike and just need to be incredibly present and should be just fine. The narrows can be terrifying for those scared of heights but I found it easy to comfortably grab the rocks facing the other direction and the path is wider than it looks if you just check out pictures. However, that derailed my friend due to his fears and I had to finish the narrows and homestretch solo which was incredibly peaceful as I was the only one on the summit that day. Summit is about the size of a football field made out of boulders, ha. Then comes the realization that you have to go back down 😂
Great story, thanks so much for sharing! The narrows can be pretty intimidating for those afraid of heights. I’ve hiking this with friends before that have stopped there.
Been a few years since I have climbed a peak like that. Looks similar to those found in the Sierras. Some of the different sections scared me, especially those narrows. 😆
Got caught in a lightning storm once in the boulder field... scariest time of my life. Lightning literally striking the ground all around us and nowhere to hide.
It’s beautiful country. Red dirt everywhere! You end up wearing it! But that’s okay. I loved seeing the parks in Utah. Thanks for the video. Always great work. Makes me want to go back.
Most people don’t react in clouding residents when I say how much I love the red dirt of Arizona. The dirt has character to me and brings back great childhood memories. And the hail and clear water creeks.
Love your videos. Beautiful. I like how you offer comments on pacing and hiking elevation increases and showing how difficult some area are. Not sure I can scramble anymore. I’ve made it to sky pond but missed the final push because of difficulty. Nice to see it here! Thanks for another great scenic hike!
Thanks so much! Appreciate the compliments on the videos, need to record some more. I think that scramble by the waterfall surprises many people. Black Lake is a good one if you want a beautiful lake without the rock scramble.
I attempted this hike back in 2007. I had to turn around due to elevation sickness about halfway. Have not been back to RMNP since, overdue for a return.
@@AustinsADV elevations are tough for me I was born at sea level in keflavik Iceland and I live only 800 ft above sea level in Minneapolis also I just turned 60 but that's no excuse!
Great to see the entire route. My brother-in-law and I did this climb in 1978 and the video brings back many memories. Your comment is correct, the camera does not show the real steepness. My rule is to be off the summit by noon. Thanks for posting.
I have always liked Merrell and Columbia hiking boots. My only criticism is hiking Long's Peak in a pair of NEW BOOTS! I always broke mine in over the space of a few weeks, wearing around the house for a few hours, then longer, finally on increasingly long easier hikes. Blister can turn a climb or a trek into a much less enjoyable experience. Otherwise a good film!
Thanks! Hiking in new boots isn’t something I’d normally do. I’ve actually been a big fan of the Hoka Speed Goats lately but the ones I had at the time were pretty worm, so I grabbed the new Merrells that I had. Been using Moab’s as long as I can remember but for some reason this pair just feels different.
