CAMPING in UNCROWDED GRAND CANYON NAT'L PARK (in freezing temps) | Truck Camper Life
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- In this video I visit and camp in Grand Canyon National Park during the dead of winter. Temps dip well below freezing into the low teens. The crowds are WAY down with hardly any people and the park is absolutely stunning with some snow on the ground! I camp in Mather Campground inside the park and encounter wildlife there to greet me and more wildlife along the way. :) The Grand Canyon is considered one of the Wonders of our World which I think everyone should see in their lifetime. Join me on this beautiful adventure!
If you'd like to help support the channel, check out my Patron Page.
Patreon Page Link under the name Cat Adventures:
/ cat_adventures
If you'd like to make a one time PayPal donation, I'm at:
catphoto120@gmail.com
Visit my website store to purchase prints of my images or merchandise with any image imprinted on it such as T-Shirts, Tote Bags, Mugs, Pillows etc. :
www.CatherineGregoryAdventure...
My gear list:
Outdoor Vitals Nova Puffy Jacket:
Waymark Gear Co. "Mile" 28L Daypack: www.waymarkgearco.com?ref=23
Check out the Anker 521 Portable Power Station here: ankerfast.club/3rhne8Z
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Camera Sony a6400: amzn.to/2LXIqM5
Camera Lens: amzn.to/34pi1gu
Rode Wireless Go Microphone: amzn.to/3fOR5zS
Carbon Fiber Tripod: amzn.to/2EkQwdf
Peak Design Capture Clip: amzn.to/2rOg2VI
Uco Flatpack Stainless Steel Grill and Fire Pit: amzn.to/3z08Pjf
Garmin InReach Mini: amzn.to/2Eje42b
AnkerPower Bank: amzn.to/34iVZfe
Nemo Hornet Elite 2P Tent: amzn.to/3gF6Vh
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent: amzn.to/2LZ8OFb
Big Agnes Roxy Ann 15 Sleeping Bag: amzn.to/2suXBoO
Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm: amzn.to/38Ip8nC
Osprey Aura 65 Liter Backpack: amzn.to/2YRNmHC
Salomon Trail Runners: amzn.to/2rNXTr1
LaSportiva Ultra Raptors: amzn.to/2EmjXMc
Crocs: amzn.to/2YXsL4E
Patagonia Down Sweater: amzn.to/38CK9jn
MSR Pocket Rocket Stove: amzn.to/2RVGgjU
Toaks 700ml Pot: amzn.to/2tmVJ27
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter: amzn.to/2RRHYCy
Katadyn Gravity Filter: amzn.to/2tl6sKo
Platypus 2-Liter UltraLight Collapsible Water Bottle: amzn.to/36znMtt
Deuce of Spades Trowel: amzn.to/2YUrOd9
Luci Light Solar Light: amzn.to/2Z0cE6t
Sea to Summit Spork: amzn.to/2Eqiq7z
Sea to Summit Ultra Light Pillow: amzn.to/2PolMyo
Darn Tough Socks: amzn.to/2EiGadM
The North Face Women's Tights: amzn.to/2suZO3A
Gottex Retro Racer Legging: amzn.to/2se6VOc
Prana Pants Halle: amzn.to/38GrC5T
Prana Pants Meme: amzn.to/2stc9FL
Columbia PFG Shirt: amzn.to/2M0g6Zs
Odlo Base Layers: amzn.to/2RRryKB
Buff: amzn.to/38E6fC8
The North Face Gloves: amzn.to/2PlLJP9
Mountain Peak Necklace: amzn.to/3humzfG
Backpacking Meals I Like:
Backpacker Pantry 3 Cheese Mac and Cheese: amzn.to/2LTJSPm
• Backpacking Utah | Low...
Backpacker Pantry Stroganoff: amzn.to/36Nmtr5
Mountain House Lasagna: amzn.to/36BtdYQ
Wild Zora Meals: amzn.to/372e0jt
• CAMPING in UNCROWDED G...
#GrandCanyon #Truckcamperliving #WinterCamping
![ตรงที่เดิม - ฝน พรสุดา [ต้นฉบับ :เบส ขวางหวัน]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/c5YnbGEztI8/mqdefault.jpg)
Nobody can go away the same person that arrived. This was one of your best.
Elk butts in the morning, nothing better. The Grand Canyon is one of those magical places.
Hearing that Elk bugling out Reveley in the morning is so majestic.
Funny thing about the Grand/Majestic Canyon is that you are encouraged to see it in person because pictures just doesn’t do it justice but when you do, it’s so incredibly vast that you can’t believe what you’re seeing is real, thinking to yourself, this has to be a picture. 🤷🏻♂️🤣
Another excellent video! May Almighty God continue to Bless, Guard, Guide, and Protect you in your journeys!
Thanks so much John!
Kat,, your quote from President Roosevelt was a nice touch in your presentation. The deer, elk, snow and music was perfect. I need to get back for a visit Your videos was “ muy bueno”. 😋
Thank you!
Your correct, nothing compares to being there in person, you still managed to get great shots
THAT is the most beautiful place in our nation, perhaps on earth.. No camera, not even your own eyes, can take it in.. amazing
Catherine the Grand Canyon is on my list to see. At 69 years old this video inspires me to make the 1000 mile drive . Thanks for the fantastic video.
Absolutely Stunning! So skillfully photoed and as usual beautifully overlaid with wonderful music. God’s creation, so majestic. Thanks for sharing this.
What the hand of the Creator has done...very spiritual
I have been to the grand canyon and you are correct, it is tough to really understand what you are you looking at. My brain could not understand the scale of what I was looking , it looked like a mural. Your photography was able to capture the riches of the canyon. Thank you and stay warm.
Yes. The Grand Canyon draws us back every year. We love the low key North Rim as well and love staying in their Mather and North Rim campgrounds .
Every Sunday morning I get my coffee☕️ ready and sit down to see where your next adventure takes us. I'm like you, I get so excited to see wildlife of all kind. The Grand Canyon is magnificent. Beautiful! ❤🦌🌲
Angry about that very much I went to the Grand Canyon 2006 I hiked from the north to the south rim it was awesome every step I left my footprint they're on the bottom of the canyon and I brought back memories
It is always awesome to see a sunrise at the Grand Canyon!! Even though I'm from the east I've been there many times. Once even being one of those tent campers when the temps went below zero. But the sunrise was GREAT!!
I used to enjoy visiting parks in the off season when there were fewer people, but as I got older the cold became more miserable and would ruin an otherwise good time. It didn't matter how many layers of clothes I had on when my feet and hands were freezing. Safe travels to a warmer climate....
Oh my, how I would enjoy being there too!
You are absolutely correct, no photo/video can come close to the visceral experience of being there in person.
Just to wander the rim path, sit a while at various overlooks, have no time agenda, soak up nature, watch the hawks/eagles.
YES!!!
Oh to be in a quiet hang glider flying along the river's route!!!
Decades ago, February, I stayed at the El Tovar, with a canyon side view, snow all around. Fantastic breakfast experience in the hotel. Another morning, went to witness the sunrise, about 20 degrees. Bundled, cold nose and ears, loved every second.
I observed a helicopter, with a steel footbridge section, flying deep into the canyon. Then really was able to see the vast scale compared, as it descended, needed binoculars to follow its path, as it became a little spec.
Catherine, you MUST get that desiel heater operational if you plan to have better, more comfortable winter living.
Yes, I know that you are a tough lady. But frozen/cracked pipes are no fun.
Thanks for another beautiful Sunday morning tour of our land.
Watching your afternoon and morning videos, I think that the afternoon ones are much better than the morning ones. So sleeping in until it warmed up would have been my Plan A.
Agreed, this is a must see in person. Park. When you see it in person for the first time it will be an indelible experience.
I'm heading back the first week in April for my annual R2R hike celebrating my 70th birthday.
Always enjoyable content.
Did the same path many years ago on a motorcycle trip. There are simply no words to describe what you see and a minute later again, and again, and again. Enjoyed the video.
Yo Sam! Yes! Motorcycle ride through this incredible place would definitely give a whole new perspective. I'm in!!
so many people think a picture of The Grand Canyon will look better with them in it
I like the subtle way you acknowledge the restaurants are nothing to get excited about. Beautiful video!
What a beautiful video Catherine you did a great job Grand Canyon is gorgeous
When I see you in this place I remember my visits in 2016 and 2019 and get tears in my eyes, I miss it so so much. Living in the Netherland I miss it every day...
Btw I agree on being a morning person! Best time of the day.
So cool this video aired the day my wife and I stepped off on our rim to rim hike. We absolutely agree, the most physically grueling activity we’ve done. Love your channel.
Thank you so much! Hope you had a great trip!
We rafted down the Colorado river thru the canyons. We started at the gigantic over flow tubes,absolutely incredible.
Did the same thing 12 years ago. Winter is a good time to go. No crowds. The people that were there thought all Arizona was warm in winter. They had to stay in their cars while I enjoyed the rim trail.
I've been to the north and south rims while traveling with our travel trailer.
You're correct, you have to be there in person to appreciate the grandeur of the Grand Canyon.
I was there alone in mid-June 1968 while enroute from Great Lakes IL to San Diego in a VW bug, while in the Navy. I hiked down the Bright Angel Trail on a hot sunny day, turned around at the first rest area to get out ahead of the passenger burros.
Deer now have Covid, brain wasting disease, and ticks with Lyme disease, and more.
We also went out to see the sunrise on the canyon one morning and then walked the rim trail over to Bright Angel Lodge and had a full breakfast. Fantastic! Highly recommend.
That was absolutely stunning footage. Thank you so very much for sharing that. Be well. 😊👍
Any squirrels? I love Grand Canyon squirrel❤
You are right in that everyone should see it in person at least once. I've been there twice so far and still can't get enough!
You could use this review of the Grand Canyon as a Chamber of Commerce Video! I've been there a few times. My brother lives in Flagstaff, right down the road. It's magnificent there!! Be safe! Enjoy your freedom!
I’ll never forget seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time. It did indeed not seem real. I couldn’t grasp it at all. The only time I got a small hint of the scale of it was when my hubby and I hiked down to a point where, looking back up at a viewing area, the people there looked like tiny ants. Then looking down, a group of mules and people also looked like ants, and that group wasn’t even close to the bottom!
The natural world is breathtaking!!!
The canyon shots are beautiful but like you said, you really have to be there to experience the true grandeur of the canyon. It is breathtaking!
You bring back some great memories of “the crack” with my wife.RIP
WE preferred the N. Rim but any views and experience is memorable. Enjoy the sounds of silence!
Whenever I see pictures of the Grand Canyon I think of the movie Vacation and an episode of the Brady Bunch. Haha
One of your superpowers is finding uncrowded times to visit these places that are normally really crowded. Your Yosemite visit was another example of that. I was there in the fall when there were controlled burns around the area so it was pretty smoky with no good views. Some clouds make it really beautiful as your shots show. Those elk near the end look like they need a spa day.
The Grand Canyon was a place that I couldn't have cared less to visit.
Who would waste their time visiting a hole in the ground?
Then, traveling this country for the last 8 years I decided to go. No picture or video will ever grasp the enormity and awesomeness of that place. My ignorance of thinking I could rely on my imagination to do it justice was foolish. It really is a place people should visit/ experience!
What's with your furnace? I had an 815 Lance. I used to use BBuddy but the propane put way too much moisture in the air. Switched to a wood stove and let the furnace pick up the slack when the stove went out. It worked well.
Catherine, again can't thank you enough for what you are doing. We are seniors who can no longer get out as much and your travels and videos bring our beautiful and wonderful country to us. Thank you again and God Bless.
You are so welcome!
Don't miss out on the northern rim. It is not geared so much for tourism but the views up close and personal leaves one in awe. During the winter do they leave the gates open and you can go in for free. The restroom will be open and that is it. No cafeteria etc.
Worked there in 80,81. So awesome and not changed !! Woke up down there once, chilled a Coors in Colorado river. Awesome video/memories !
Its religious experience every time I visit Grand Canyon. North rim and the road that leads to it is particularly scenic. Great video. Thanks
Catherine this post has inspired me to visit the Grand Canyon. My wife has always wanted to go so, after I retire in May this year our first retirement destination shall be GCNP. She retired in 2019 and is itching to get out there. Kudos!
You are the cutest Catherine! Such a great personality! 😊👍🏻🇺🇸❤
Hi Cat! Thanks for sweeten my Sunday. Regards from Germany ,Ralf
Great video of one of America's most breath-taking places. Thank you for your videos, they have become a part of so many of our follower's lives. Soooo professionally done.
Cat🤭 You're better... ❣️🤣🤣🤣... Thank'You 👍
SVAP with updated sunshine/shadows. Truly, more dramatic! SVAP: Spectacular video and pictures...ALWAYS
Thank you 🙏
jeepers. this is difficult. the Grand Canyon is spectacular. But. to be camped and have deer just feet from your home is also spectacular. I, like you am totally fascinated by wild life. any time or anywhere in the mountains of Arizona, or New Mexico, the sunrise or sunset is just amazing. it is 50 degrees here in Florida. i can't imagine 12 degrees. when in your home making dinner, with the heat on, cozy, and still have the best back yard in America!. i am going to make me another cup of coffee, and scramble up some eggs. until next time. God Bless, and be safe.
It’s a real pleasure to watch your videos Catherine you seem like such a good person
I want coffee everytime you make yourself a cup. Another amazing video!!!! So much space out there. One of the bucket list destinations.
oh yeah, that black bird was pretty cool also, kinda looked like it was wearing a mask.
For Photography I have always preferred the morning, lasts longer and the blue light can be spectacular,
Yet again, another amazing vicarious experience to see the beauty of what you see! Thank you.
those cow elk were chirping to keep everyone together, you had spike elk in your pics, they are only a year and a half old, they shed their horns in the spring and start growing them back immediately, those spike will grow bigger horns next spring ! the mature bull elk with the big racks hang out together away from the cows, they are called a bachelor herd ! the bull elk bugle in the fall during mating season which is called the rut ! the bulls are rutting ! hearing bulls bugle is spectacular ! there is a little info on elk! happy travels, tommy montana
Love the “best Mexican restaurant “ and of course the canyon is beautiful and of course the elk and deer.
Wow. You got some shots of the canyon that compare with any I've ever seen. Glad you got to see that wildlife up close. I stayed in Desert View campground some years ago. The host noticed my Indiana plate and, as it was his preretirement home as well, came over to talk. He'd been working as a host for several years, switching to the North Rim ("the most beautiful place on earth") Campground during the summer. He had a hummingbird feeder. He told me that when he first arrived back at Desert View after being gone for months, the hummingbirds started to gather in anticipation before he had time to level his vehicle, let alone set up the feeder. They obviously remembered him. I thought it was almost a miracle that creatures with such tiny brains could do that, but as someone commented when I told her the story, "Every part of that tiny brain is focused on survival."
Early bird gets the worm🌝
went there a few years ago,wish we had something like that here in England.I could sit there every day and see something new everytime.
Did a trip in 2018 down to Phantom Ranch. Stayed 2 nights. It was the best trip of my life!
You are an inspiration to women who may be afraid to set out on our own. I'm 70 now. I lived in Grand Junction that has a mini GC. I hiked it many times. This year I'm finally going to the GC
Thank you 🙏
I like seeing the "very few or no people" sceneries; my "escape", so to speak from living in a big city.
I always enjoy watching your videos after a long day at work maybe a little stressed and a headache in the back of my head which slowly works it's way to the front I like to come home change into something comfy lay in bed and watch your videos they are relaxing the music your voice is soothing and your videography is absolutely amazing beautiful to watch lived the grand canyon💕 have a great day Cathrine Gregory ☀️
Stayed over at the canyon in summer sunset and sunrise absolutely breathtaking!
I can't imagine the grandeur of the grand canyon in person,i traveled there from Canada sixty years ago. Always wanted to go back but haven't made it yet. Thanks, keep on exploring.
We enjoyed the Canyon very much many years ago!
The change of the appearance of the landscape as the sun traverse the day is Super!
Thanks for sharing and God be with you. (You’re right, you have to see it in person)
It is incredible there. I did a backpacking trip a few yrs ago from the South rim. And still dream of it these days. Was in awe at the grandure and magnificent views. Thank you. This video took me back there. And made me smile.
Thank you do much for braving the cold for that sunrise. The herd of elk talking to each other took my breath away! I hope your pipes are ok! 🤞
All is good. Thank you!
Your photography did the canyon justice! Thanks for sharing........
Super Awesome, ty 🙏🏻
Looking forward to living again, like you ... 💕✌🏻
Too cold for me. That is why I left Wisconsin and yet here in Southern New Mexico I've had 4 nights
Wow...3 degrees is a strong call to the South. Awesome, awesome video. Thanks. Blessings
Thanks Katherine for a great video
we are such a moment in time.....
There are only two places a man can cry: 1) At a funeral and 2) The Grand Canyon
I'll take 2 tacos and a burrito 🌯 thank you for sharinfthe grand canyon . I didn't know it was year around camping thank you
You're right about pictures not conveying the immensity of it. On my first walk across America I hiked through there for the first time and remember being mesmerized.
And about being there when hardly anyone else is there is special too. During the original shutdown I camped in the forest near Grandview Tower and was amazed how different it felt being one of the only people there. More recently, I took the ambulance through there while most of the park was shutdown and it felt extra peaceful.
One of the tour bus drivers told me that it has snowed at the South Rim in every month of the year. You have to keep reminding yourself that you are at 7000 feet elevation.
Wow! Absolutely , beautiful. I flew over the Grand Canyon on trips to Las Vegas and even from the air, its magnificent. Never made it on a driving trip. I wish i could have. Thank you for this awesome video.😊
Welcome to "Washington State" where we experience a lot of the sub freezing temperatures you had mentioned. You have an amazing ability in capturing the very essence of nature in its prime. Thank you so ......for sharing!!! A+
Dear Cat 🍀😘👍, wow 🤩 what an impressive video you showed us, from the ‘biggest hole’ in the world. 👍🏜 we stayed there in the nineties and were totally speechless too. 😮 Traveling, the best thing you can do for watching these amazing places. 🤞😊 Have a good week, we think on you 😃😘your Berlin Fan Couple, Nicole and Hardy 🏜😊
Thanks you two!!
Beautiful Grand Canyon! Thank you.
I go alone every year there (South and North Rims) and also Zion and Bryce. I hike and it clears my mind and exudes spiritually on every hike. It's hard to relate the feeling to someone who hasn't experienced the beauty of nature.
Catherine you're breath taking. 😎
The Grand Canyon is near the top of the list of places to visit. The sunrise is spectacular. Thank you for another great video.
I hope to go this year, at 75,I'm happy that your showing that pathways are doable for me, need to find someone to go with.
I have never visited the Grand Cannons in the winter, so it is now in bucket list of things I have to do.
Thank you for the visit.
I've always had a love/hate relationship with the Grand Canyon. My only multi-day backpacking trip there ended in tragedy and a day hike to the river and back to the rim was tough and it was too hot overall. I once did a 5 mile roundtrip starting at the Grandview lookout tower and heading to the south rim with the goal of cross country hiking through the forest to an unnamed, unmapped, unknown spot. I wanted to glimpse the feeling of approaching the big ditch and coming upon it without warning as the Spanish conquistadors may have experienced. That short trek was probably the best time had there. Thanks Catherine for getting up early and braving the cold to bring us spectacular footage.
Breathtaking of Grand Canyon
Beautiful as always, love the peacefulness of your videos, thank you.
Your choice in music blends into the majestic sites you are showing, loving it thank you for sharing! 💕👍✌️🌞
It's amazing that there's such a beautiful place on Earth. I'm watching a video in Korea, and I really want to go.😍
Gorgeous! It’s on my bucket list!
My Sunday morning coffee always tastes better when watching your video.
And of course this was another very entertaining and well done adventure of yours !
Have a safe trip South and get yourself warmed up Cat, spring is a-comin... my best you.
Aww taco looks yummy 😋 enjoy girl....yum
Thank you for filming in the Yavipati, enjoyed it! 👍👍Always, ALWAYS SPECTACULAR VIDEO AND PICTURES! From now that will become this acronym: SVAP