Grand Canyon's BEST Backpacking Trip | Escalante Route (2020)

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  • @matthewgabriel9335
    @matthewgabriel9335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you and your father for this video. Im 49 Phoenix native and had a kidney transplant in 2019 and he truly has given me hope. This is the first video I've seen from you and you've done a really great job. Keep it up. Here's to your father and 2021

  • @anthonymendoza1327
    @anthonymendoza1327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. I will always remember the last backpack trip I took with my Dad. That is an emotional memory for sure.

  • @desertdreamer460
    @desertdreamer460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    So thrilled to see this video! I am the solo woman that ran into you guys at the Papago wall. Your family's story touched me deeply and your dad is a huge inspiration. Meeting you guys was the biggest highlight of my trip. Maybe we'll cross paths out there somewhere again someday!

    • @middleofwherever7157
      @middleofwherever7157  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So awesome that you found our video! We love meeting new people when we’re in the backcountry. Thanks! My dad is a huge inspiration to me.

  • @martinforrester8249
    @martinforrester8249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's nothing like sharing special times with family. Loved your video, so thankyou. I've hiked the Canyon many times since 1994, my last time 2012 ! I'm now an oldtimer Englishman from Shropshire. I'm now 77, so enjoy your hikes just like I used to do. Grand Canyon is my very favourite place in the world.

  • @michaelambrose
    @michaelambrose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    " I think this is probably the last trip we'll get to do "... aaaaaaaa that hit me so hard 😭🙌🏼💙

  • @cibablea
    @cibablea 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so glad you did this together. Thanks for great filming, too.

  • @williamescolantejr5871
    @williamescolantejr5871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My father an Mother married in 1963 and toured the usa for thier honeymoon.They had a wedding album with pictures of the Grand Canyon nd Escalante ofcoarse.Both deceased now but seeing your video has made me smile.Your Father is a real trooper for doing this,I take metforum myself and have other disability stuff going on as well.Im now last of the mohicans of my tribe as it were but lots of great memories.thanks for sharing this.

  • @popo7718
    @popo7718 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kudos to your pops. I’m a diabetic going on my first backpacking trip next month. Excited!

  • @debrawojcicki4536
    @debrawojcicki4536 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thumbs up. Great memory and achievement.

  • @gedheaton1415
    @gedheaton1415 ปีที่แล้ว

    Better late than never as they say!, Great video it's got everything that's good about the human race, Very emotional tbh,I obviously don't know your dad but felt so proud of him at the end,as has been said he is a total inspiration to all and with a smile on his face,
    Thanks for sharing,love to you all dude.

  • @elizabethv745
    @elizabethv745 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful hike, beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. :)

  • @alanlau3278
    @alanlau3278 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video and wonderful music. The Haydukers follow this route. Thanks for sharing. I hope to do this section one day with my friends

  • @jadeddragon4254
    @jadeddragon4254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You inspired me to hike this route in the future. Awesome of you to keep an eye on your dad like that and brave of him to stick it through

  • @mikezeinstra2869
    @mikezeinstra2869 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done-and so important to share this with those you love!

  • @DonMulligan1
    @DonMulligan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful vid. Just did this exact route. Dropped in at Lipan in 50 mph winds. Came out at Grandview in snow. Your dad is a trooper! The ascent out of there is no joke.

  • @TravelingGranny
    @TravelingGranny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So proud of you all! This made my so emotional! Happy your dad made it! 👍😘🙏🇬🇧

  • @ernest5210
    @ernest5210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing! So cool for you to share that with your dad and what an place to take the rest of us vicariously too!

  • @maddylalonde
    @maddylalonde 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. Super impressed with your dad taking this on. My daughter has type 1 diabetes and I can appreciate the challenges he would have faced. Way to go!

  • @theheavyhiker
    @theheavyhiker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done! I would have loved to do this hike with my Dad before he passed. The ending definitely put a lump in my throat. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mmozell
    @mmozell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extraordinary. Beautiful trip. Thank you for sharing your father's story. Thank you for preparing the video! Happy Trails!

  • @elisabethjmusic
    @elisabethjmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i didn’t get to go down during my trip cross country when we stopped at the grand canyon, but the views were breathtaking and ive always regretting not getting to go down- definitely planning a future trip now- but i woke up from a dream the gc and just had to take a look at all the views that i got to see and didn’t. thanks for the awesome video!

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video, glad your father was able to make it with you.

  • @chrisbaum4351
    @chrisbaum4351 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fantastic video. Great work!

  • @mmchohon
    @mmchohon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m so glad Cory got to join you for this! I’m sure he absolutely loved every second of this💛 I love your guys’ videos and I’m always praying for you guys

    • @middleofwherever7157
      @middleofwherever7157  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! It’s a trip we talked about for almost 2 years, so it’s awesome that it finally happened!

  • @NickedOff
    @NickedOff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay Cory! I'm glad you made the trip. How special!

  • @jlbaer
    @jlbaer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's awesome guys.

  • @tobyratcliffe4534
    @tobyratcliffe4534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am sorry your dad has to fight with his health, but so happy he was able to share an amazing experience with his son and daughter-in-law. What an amazing story and adventure. Thank you for taking your viewers with you.

  • @cnadasi6549
    @cnadasi6549 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Sorry if I missed this - what was the date of your trip? Wondering when area is snow free.

  • @mahi198724
    @mahi198724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude what a great video and channel. I found you thanks to Jerry Arizona. Your story telling is so on point, please keep making more hiking videos and soon with your style of shooting and editing you will surpass Dixie and Darwin.

  • @anniebunbun
    @anniebunbun ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I also got a permit to go this May, just wondering how to go to Lipian point from Grandview point if there is only one car?

  • @marvinmeredith2193
    @marvinmeredith2193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful, inspirational, touching. Hats of to you guys for making memories in a situation where most will make excuses! I love the fact your channel is about the experience and not the gear, yes the gear makes it possible, but that’s not what it’s all about.

  • @katelynadams8146
    @katelynadams8146 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm always excited to see you guys have uploaded! Love the content you are making!

  • @thealpinebeachboys9093
    @thealpinebeachboys9093 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really well-done video man. That's a beautiful trip.

  • @NorwegianXplorer
    @NorwegianXplorer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @geraenriquez1602
    @geraenriquez1602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video

  • @michaelkurz9067
    @michaelkurz9067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Father and son (beautiful)

  • @sirdevindavis
    @sirdevindavis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome.

  • @WanderingBlock
    @WanderingBlock 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful hike! Curious, what month did y'all do this hike and how was the weather in the canyon compared to the snow at top?
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @cathyhuskey2226
    @cathyhuskey2226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome

  • @SRHouser100
    @SRHouser100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great footage in this inspiring video! My son and I have permits to hike this same itinerary in December, but he wasn't super excited about it until we found and watched your video. Can you tell me what the overnight temperatures were on your trip?

    • @middleofwherever7157
      @middleofwherever7157  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I’ve done a lot of backpacking in December/January in the Grand Canyon. It’s always colder at the rim than at the bottom. Expect snow and ice at the rim and about 30 degree temps at night in the bottom. I have had trips where I’ve had almost 0 degree nights, but that’s uncommon.

  • @alexdtucker
    @alexdtucker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've yet to do the Escalante route but you make it look beautiful, Katelyn and Jordan. I'll probably add it to my list for when I get back this fall. I'm a fellow Scamper so I look forward to following along on your journeys.

    • @middleofwherever7157
      @middleofwherever7157  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I’ll check out your channel as well!

    • @alexdtucker
      @alexdtucker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@middleofwherever7157 And thanks to you!

  • @homerclark4885
    @homerclark4885 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    epic people do epic shit. great job

  • @shahrulhanuarmdaris6105
    @shahrulhanuarmdaris6105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ehmm I wish I could do the same with my kids...I'm the only one that loves outdoor stuff