Elephant Butte, Utah | My Wife and I Take On this Mega Challenge Together! In 4K UHD

Located in Arches National Park, Utah, Elephant Butte provided a perfect hiking, climbing, and rappelling challenge unique to the Park! Short unprotected 5.6 technical climbing sections, rappelling, hiking, & desert route finding all aided by the Road Trip Ryan App. The magical Garden of Eden tower formations added to the entire feature-rich adventure.
Music:
Standing in the Sun, What is & What Could Be, Keep It Wavy by Punch Deck | / punch-deck Music promoted by www.free-stock... Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommon...
Discovery by Scott Buckley | / scottbuckley Music promoted by www.free-stock... Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommon...
DISCLAIMER: The Expedition(s) documented on this channel are for entertainment purposes only, NOT FOR Explicit Instruction or Route Execution. I have had MANY NEAR DEATH experiences and a couple serious accidents over 30 years of Backcountry adventures, the RISKS are very REAL. I do not recommend or encourage attempting the routes or strategies shown in these videos, and assume no personal responsibility if you choose to do a similar outing. As always, hike, bike and climb at your own risk. Know Your LIMITS and stay within them if you expect to avoid any accidents. even then. . .

[@eXpeditionAnthony]

Looked like a blast! Great to see your wife coming on your adventures too!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Hey appreciate that man! Yes, she's a strong rock climber, and a great partner 😌. Thanks

[@enchiladasmith014]

I love Elephant Butte canyoneering. Please keep these videos coming. I just moved from the Colorado Plateau and you are my only connection. Thank you Karl!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Sure my friend! In the winter, this is now my recreation center, so much more to come. Karl 👍

[@PilotEJ401]

Really enjoyed the whole adventure, your wife is a great addition to any video you do! Stunning area dude, thanks so much for all the effort spent putting these together 🙏👏

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Oh yeah she's a strong companion, always has been! Honestly the climbing was more sketch than advertised in a couple spots, but that said well, well worth it. Great day in Arches👍! Karl

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

Wow! That's incredible. So great to see you climbing with your wife. She's very skilled too. Hope to see you both together in future videos. Happy Birthday!!!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Hey appreciate that! I'll let her know, she's a strong technical climber and more, a great partner! Karl 👍

[@ExploringGodsCreation]

Great adventure Karl and great video! The route finding looks tough there but awesome area to explore!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Thanks my friend really appreciate it, Karl!

[@kanebrueggert9677]

Did this in oct with my wife and our freinds it was an awesome adventure!
Video is great as usual, i hope to make it out that way again next year l, to many adventures to be had.

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Glad you got to do this! A very worthy day of adventure and beauty. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@climbs]

Another winner, Karl!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Appreciate you

[@elevatedarchives]

You always do the coolest shit, Karl! Well done! 😮

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

LoL I try! Thanks 🙏! Karl 👍

[@rongibson6281]

Great climb with the wife. Happy New year to you both and thanks for a year of arm chair rock climbing. See you in the new year.

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Hey thanks again Ron, appreciate your support this year, and hopefully into the future! It's been our pleasure, Happy 2024! Karl 👍

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Nice job! Just a walk and a climb in the Park. Happy New Year to you! 😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Haha thanks Lynn! It WAS more technical in spots than we had researched. You guys have a great New Year also! Karl 👍👍👍

[@drone_boss]

Epic!!!! Those views!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Yes, incredible place!! Thanks 👍

[@Art.Barsegian]

Is Utah just a big national park or what 😁 I need to visit soon for sure.
This was a beautiful adventure.

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Yes, it seems so....yes, come on out and experience it for yourself 😉

[@HikingEngineer]

nice dude! I did this back in summer of 2020 but i was before I was recording

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Thanks my brother, Karl 👍

[@Miderguy_]

Well done Karl. Happy New Year!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Thanks, you too my friend 👍!

[@petr-podrouzek]

Amazing 🙂

[@PilotEJ401]

Your videos are amazing Petr! A subscriber 🙂

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Thanks again Petr my friend 👍! Karl

[@bvshakedown2328]

Hey Karl, what is your go to lightweight rope for your adventures?

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

For Canyoneering I’ve been using an 8mm x 60m. It has lasted surprisingly long. Many years old and no dings. It is a 1/2 rope & dynamic rope designed for a double rope climbing system. Static would be better for repels only. It is much less friction when rappelling compared to the standard 9-10mm ropes. I always use a “toothed” ATC with it and stay focused on my break hand!

[@bvshakedown2328]

Right on, thanks! Always good to see what folks are using out there. We have traveled much similar ground. Cheers from Ouray!