Backpacking in Canyonlands National Park: Needles District

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Ай бұрын

I escaped mud season in the mountains to take a backcountry navigation course and go backpacking with a long time friend in Canyonlands National Park. For my course, I was lucky to do the Chesler Par Loop, and for fun, I was lucky to string together several trails in the backcountry of the Needles District. Water in the desert is scarce (read nonexistent on this trip), which made for a challenge, but the beauty of the Needles made it more than worthwhile.
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Пікірлер: 25

@scottcoard1486 Ай бұрын

Great scenery. Thanks for taking the time to film and share.

@eliseott Ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching. I feel like filming helps me appreciate it even more.

@ervinslens Ай бұрын

Such a beautiful and unique scenery my friend , lovely film and narration!

@eliseott Ай бұрын

thank you so much!

@AndyShepard Ай бұрын

Looks like an incredible trip!

@BackwardsKnees Ай бұрын

great narration and story telling with the video, keep it up

@eliseott Ай бұрын

thank you!!

@stpetie7686 Ай бұрын

This made me really miss living in the southwest. The gorgeousness is just too abundant there. Also, props to Elise for adding to her skill set. I'm liking the idea that she can more likely get herself out of a bad situation and continue making more videos for me to watch. Good for you, Elise!

@eliseott Ай бұрын

It’s so beautiful! I feel lucky it’s close enough to drive. And thank you! That’s my hope!

@GenX_outdoors Ай бұрын

Loved this trip report!!

@eliseott Ай бұрын

thank you!!

@TimLoftin-xe3nm Ай бұрын

Canyonlands is just one of the coolest place I have been! So much to see there! And compass and a map are a must!

@eliseott Ай бұрын

It’s so so cool!! And yes I’m so glad I’m learning to incorporate it, makes the adventures feel that much more fun.

@bundy0716 Ай бұрын

I love the Ultimate Terrain Gander Trailhead Olive Hiking Pants - Womens hiking pants! I wear them for work, hiking, ect. They are so comfortable, light, and dry quickly.

@eliseott Ай бұрын

thanks for the rec!

@Andy-Mesa Ай бұрын

Canyonlands was the last of the seven parks I visited when I went through Arizona and Utah, and I was wrecked by that point so I didn't give it nearly the justice it deserved. I can't wait to go back. Also, I love my OR Ferrosi pants.

@eliseott Ай бұрын

I still have to visit the other districts! I feel like I saw a good amount of needles in a week but could still go back for more.

@Andy-Mesa Ай бұрын

@@eliseott Yep, it could be three separate parks. I only really saw Island in the Sky.

@TheJkilla11 Ай бұрын

Got free land nav from the military ;)

@eliseott Ай бұрын

Jealous!! But you certainly paid in service.

@TheJkilla11 Ай бұрын

@@eliseott Understatement of the century...

@eliseott Ай бұрын

@@TheJkilla11 I can only imagine! Thank you though. We did have a guy in the land nav course with a military background and I think he still got some use out of it (mostly just the aspect of translating what they do in the military to how civilians typically do it.)

@IamAndrewDucker Ай бұрын

This is more of a me issue, but the narrating was too fast for me. Caused me to get overwhelmed

@jakeva9802 Ай бұрын

Watch it at a lower speed then

@eliseott Ай бұрын

honestly I kinda noticed this too during editing, I cut out my breathing, but should have left the natural pasues in I think. As Jake said it might help to watch at .75 or something!