Zion National Park Angels Landing Hike - Chains to the Summit! Not For The Faint of Heart!
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Күн бұрынOne of the best hikes in Zion National Park is Angels Landing. It's a 5-mile round-trip with 1,500' elevation gain that's not for the faint of heart! Not only is there a serious set of switchbacks called Walters Wiggles (named after the guy who designed them, who was obviously a bit sadistic), but also the famous chains to the summit! Can you handle it?!
Footage we shot for this video is included in an awesome segment about the national parks in Season 3, Episode 5 of The RVers. That episode premieres on Discovery on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 8am Eastern & Pacific, 7am Central, and 9am Mountain time. Set your alarm, or your DVR! Or you can check out our page all about The RVers for lots of other ways to watch the show.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Arriving in Zion
1:54 Introduction
2:48 The Trailhead
4:27 Refrigerator Canyon
5:06 Walters Wiggles
6:08 Scout Lookout
7:09 Chains to the Summit!
8:03 At the Summit
9:13 Crater Lake on The RVers
10:01 Arches on The RVers
11:07 Lightning!
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@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
🎥 Footage we shot in Zion is featured in Season 3, Episode 5 of The RVers on The Discovery Channel. Check out our page all about The RVers for LOTS of other ways to watch the show 📺 www.thervgeeks.com/the-rvers-tv/ as well as even more info on the show's website: thervers.tv
@ronmcdaniel1583 3 жыл бұрын
Guys, that video is absolutely amazing, fabulous, incredible, outstanding, the best I could ever imagine!!!! WOW THANKS SAFE TRAVELS
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Well thank you so very much for the kind words, Ron! You just made our day. ☺️
@Jim.Hummel 3 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking is a gross understatement! I actually really enjoyed the subdued lighting from the overcast...it brought out the contrast of the different soil colors and the vegetation.
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊
@Aaron-P 3 жыл бұрын
My knees get rubbery just watching your video! 😱😱😱 I would love to give it a shot one day, though. 🤞😎🤞
@Dieferdan 3 жыл бұрын
I. Am. So. Bloody. Jealous! I so badly wish to visit this National Park!! Absolutely stunning, thank you gents!
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
If you ever get over here, Dan, be sure to let us know!
@gypsybelle4757 3 жыл бұрын
Training and physical therapy inspiration right here! Y’all make it look easy. Thank you for sharing the reality of this hike and the views along the way. Even Scouts Point was breathtaking and might be an option for someone who couldn’t go all the way to Angels Landing. The gloves tip is priceless as well! I think you just saved several people many palm blisters. RV Geeks to the rescue again!! 🙌🥰.
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Scout is indeed the end point for many people, but still well worthwhile! Thanks so much for the kind words. 😊
@DWDinAtlanta 3 жыл бұрын
I remember when y'all were there and your jacks were frozen to the ground. I told hubby then we needed Snap pads! I have been out to the RV many times and to this day haven't measured for the pads. LOL But we haven't been to many places the last 2 yrs. We rescued a Chihuahua with heartworms in 2019 and had to keep her calm. The we all know what happened in 2020. Our closest & favorite spot was closed until October. That was time to winterize so we didn't bother to unwinterize. LOL We have a few trips planned this year. There have been several life changing stumbles in the last year. Our youngest son's wife moved out and files for divorce. They have 2 small kids that we keep during the day. That thru a kink into things with our son not knowing anyone that could keep the kids if we leave. So we worked around the kids shool schedules. We were always their free day care and took them with us before. Now with the divorce mommy says they can't go overnight with us. WTH??? We have had them for 3 weeks at a time if they needed to go out of state or the country. Now our oldest son has bladder cancer. We hope his surgery today was a success and his outcome is good, but who knows what is in store. I just love watching things like this on different channels so we know what is out there for us to see. I know I would never get hubby up to that summit. It amazes me the places that do not have barriers to keep people from falling off. LOL HUGS~Donna
@scottfranson4215 3 жыл бұрын
No Way , they really need to monitors this Awesome , but not for little kids. Thanks guys for this Video 5*s very nice on Big Screen .
@MovingForwardAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic! We love Zion and their trails, but skipped Angels Landing because of how bad my fear of heights is getting (even videos are starting to make me dizzy lol) This was the best way for me to experience this and I love the line probably named after the sadistic guy who built them lol. Take care and safe travels!
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kenny & Sabrina! We left out the scariest part of the hike to avoid triggering anyone, where you walk along a knife edge with a 1,500' drop down either side. Sounds like that was a good call! Hope you two are doing well and traveling safe.
@maureentweedly 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous.... so glad you guys did this because I never will!!
@ramonlicha3881 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing all this beautiful views! Safe travels! Zoe and Ramón
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@tanyamarsh4392 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning…even in the subdued light of the impending storm. Thank you for sharing these spectacular views and hikes!!
@TheOldSailorGMC 3 жыл бұрын
Well guys another great video. One of the best we've seen of Angels Landing. The wife and I met the two of as you were leaving at the Zion dump station, we'll be back volunteering again this year so if you are in the area stop and say hello.
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Larry! Great to hear from you, and thanks so much for the kind words. Have a great time back in the park, and yes, we do hope to be back again this fall!
@michaelakerley214 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your great experience .👍
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Michael!
@harterbob 3 жыл бұрын
Just WOW!
@debbiekerr5459 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!! Thank you for bringing us along 🤓 I doubt I could do that climb with a partial knee replacement!! But in my mind I could!! haha
@johnbloxham9028 3 жыл бұрын
I got the creeps in my stomach just watching you up there
@mitchellbarnow1709 3 жыл бұрын
Thia is much better than the TV show with it's constant commercials.
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
All shows on commercial television have... wait for it... commercials. If they bother you, and you don't have a DVR to skip them, the show is available commercial-free on PBS stations, and on a multitude of streaming platforms, including iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. They even contain bonus content in place of the commercials.
@raymondmcdonald7085 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking me along guys! It's been years since my wife and I have done angels landing and Zion. The first time my wife and I went we had just come off of a 14 hour a day 73 straight day work marathon. The size of the place is deceiving to the first time viewer. We rented a dry suit and did the narrows as well. What a great place! Thanks for sharing. BTW, I am really enjoying learning my new DJI Zoom!
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Raymond! So great to hear you've been up there, too. What an incredible place. We did the narrows, too, but it was a long time ago. Hoping to hit it again soon. And yes, the Zoom is amazing!
@jasoncarpp7742 Жыл бұрын
Hey guys. I've heard of Zion Natl. Park, but I've never heard of Angels Landing. It looks like fun, particularly if you have people to hike with.
@rvhorizons2528 3 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome
@NickandRachel 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Can't wait to go there one day
@debbietaylor8091 3 жыл бұрын
God Bless you guys for making it... I would be scared sh....😳😳
@johninYVR 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful hike. And you did it carrying your sunscreen, water, snack bars, gloves, extra socks PLUS four pounds of camera gear. All without breaking a sweat or even breathing hard. I salute you! Love Zion NP as well but have not done that hike yet. The change in weather (clear skies: cloudy: rain & thunder) is probably quite common. (I'm thinking the further you travel to get there the more common it is.)
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
LOL! If Walter's Wiggles were much longer, Peter would have been carrying me, too! 😂 And there was plenty of sweat and hard breathing... 1,500' of elevation gain over a relatively short distance will do that to ya! 😉 And you're right... a turn in weather like that is likely in direct proportion to how far you've come to do it (and how tired you are for the hike back), LOL!
@johninYVR 3 жыл бұрын
@@RVgeeks Hi John. If "there was plenty of sweat and hard breathing" then you must have taken time to sip some water, enjoy the view, adjust the camera gear, had another sip of water and only then turned on the cameras. In the video it sounds like this was your fifth or sixth time (am I close?) and you both looked to be in great shape and not struggling much for breath.
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
It’s really not that bad a hike, but we did mostly catch our breath before filming. Not sure how many times we’ve been up there. Lost count!
@NoGasWelcomeAboard 3 жыл бұрын
Another one for my bucket list 👍
@JauntJunkies 3 жыл бұрын
Great footage of Angels landing. The 1st time I did it I biked up to it as well.
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Our first time biking up the canyon, but not our last! We actually biked in three days in a row!
@JauntJunkies 3 жыл бұрын
@@RVgeeks smart skip the lines for the trams.
@RonInAVan 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! So beautiful, now I can’t wait to go back. I can see why you must hike it every time you guys go to Zion,I know I will. I hope you guys go walk the niles, that was my 2nd favorite thing to do there. Thank you so much for your video. Enjoy!!
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words. We have indeed hiked the Narrows. It is incredible!
@RonInAVan 3 жыл бұрын
@@RVgeeks Narrows that’s what I meant thank you. It was beautiful back there.
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
We figured it was autocorrect! No worries!
@VTHokies1987 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Utah (from VA) and Zion National Park is absolutely stunning. From those heights the valley below almost looks like a painting. I always like to see the checkerboard when I’m down that way too. Excellent footage guys!
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! Living in UT must be awesome!
@elliswoodall407 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@michellebarlondsmith6243 3 жыл бұрын
Love it
@BillByrd74 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery even if overcast.
@thefrenkteam-normanfrenk7377 3 жыл бұрын
Zion, Arches, Crater Lake! Take me with you!
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Next time, for sure! 😀
@billcade3325 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you 😊 know way I can do that so thank you
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Bill! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊
@LStofer417 3 жыл бұрын
OK, guys, please don't take this the wrong way, but I have seen this hike many times done by the "younger" crowd and felt that, maybe, because I don't fit into that category, that I should not try it. Now, I even probably have a few years on you guys, but now, seeing you complete the climb, I might just have to give it a try.
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
We’re in our early 50s (John) and early 60s (Peter), don’t exercise nearly as much as we should, and have no problem whatsoever on this hike. And even if you got to Scout Lookout and felt like you didn’t want to go the rest of the way, it’s still a grand view from there. But it is only a half mile further to the top. 😉
@LStofer417 3 жыл бұрын
@@RVgeeks I'm 57 and the only exercise I get is taking my dog out for his walks. I will add, that at my job, I'm on my feet all day and have been tracking 10 mile days (12-hour shifts), so, maybe I'm getting more exercise than I think.
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
You can handle this hike no problem! If you ever get the chance, it’s incredible. We have heard that crowds are insane right now with all the interest in people getting outdoors and the summer season here. We went in early November, and it was much less busy. We suggested if you do go during the summer, first thing in the morning would probably be best.
@TRIPURAVillageRide 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely price 👌
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Yes 😊
@brendanwalsh1675 3 жыл бұрын
Hiking on the edge of a 1300 foot pizza cutter!
@GatorsRock0219 3 жыл бұрын
Zion became our favorite National Park when we visited in 2016. Now that we're RV owners, can't wait to go back and camp! Were you camping inside the park or nearby?
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
We were right inside the park in Watchman Campground. On a 50-amp hook-up even!
@paulcodyer6258 3 жыл бұрын
Went up past Scout's Lookout, but turned around at the THIRD gap in the chains. They seemed very haphazardly placed, some easy sections had them, and some knarly ones did not. Nothing to do with the height, I've been to Yosemite Falls, Mount Elbert, and Thorong La. One week after I was there (Nov.2019) a park employee fell to her death, the ninth person to do so. Since then, three more have died. When will the NPS pony up and complete the chains, so that this climb will be safer for all?
@raymondschneider5217 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, RV Geeks (Peter and John) I read the 5-mile round trip, but, what is the approx time to do the trip? I imagine the best time to do the hike is early AM; any suggestions? Looks SOOOOOO darn good!! I'm mid-70's; do you foresee any problems for me? Y'all Be Safe!
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Raymond! We'd say that going early in the morning is likely a good idea to beat the crowds we've been hearing about. Or go in the shoulder season like we did (early November). If it's not too crowded, we'd guess allowing 3-4 hours is reasonable, but probably on the longer end of that, since it's so gorgeous at the top that you may want hang out for a while! As far as any age limit... the great thing about hiking in the mountains, as opposed to canyon hiking, is that the return trip is all downhill. So if you reach Scout Lookout for example, and want to pack it in, you'll get really great views, and an easier trip back down.
@SHalto142 3 жыл бұрын
How did you safely park your expensive bikes while you proceeded on foot?
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
All of the trailheads have large, solid bike racks, and we have high-security bike locks. All good.
@unclelar819 3 жыл бұрын
Nope. Nope. And, OH HELL NOPE!!!
@miggy50x 3 жыл бұрын
What the heck are you doing up there with thunder nearby? Doesn't NPS use weather radar?
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
The forecast was off that day for sure. Came in fast and those cracks of thunder and were the first we heard. We beat a hasty retreat, along with everyone else.
@jon.landry47 3 жыл бұрын
What did you carry in your backpacks?
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John! Fleece tops, zip-off pants legs, camera gear and of course water (John's is a hydration pack) and food (tradition dictates having lunch at the summit)!
@JaniceLalla 3 жыл бұрын
I just saw another video on this, I do not think I can go through it again! Too scary for me! Check out Vanlife Sheldon's Travels video!
@DutchStar443 3 жыл бұрын
Nope
@ricbailey170 3 жыл бұрын
Really, hiking on a sidewalk? Strenuous? Where are the tree roots, bushes, branches, rocks, etc., etc., etc.? Yes I’ll give you there is elevation but on a concrete walkway? Gezzzzzzzzzz🤔🙃. At least the end is more like “a hike”! 🤣😂
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Lots of heavily traveled trails in national parks have paved sections for various reasons. This one has only two... the one cut into the side of the cliff above the canyon floor just before Refrigerator Canyon, and Walter's Wiggles. The rest of it is in a natural state, which in this case is sandy at the start, and rock up at the top. And by the way, steeply inclined pavement is still strenuous!
@tanyamarsh4392 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning…even in the subdued light of the impending storm. Thank you for sharing these spectacular views and hikes!!
@tanyamarsh4392 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning…even in the subdued light of the impending storm. Thank you for sharing these spectacular views and hikes!!
@RVgeeks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tanya! So glad you enjoyed it. 😊
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