DAY 16: Loving Life in Death Hollow | Zion to Green River Hike VLOG

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  • @linh8997
    @linh8997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Happy holidays and thank you!

    • @SanaurRehmanShahmir
      @SanaurRehmanShahmir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Big thanks for your generosity! May you flourish like the blossom 🌼🌹 of spring and may you live long happy and healthy forever! Though I am thousands of miles away but being a solo mountain hiker could feel the toil of Jamal Green the great! Lots of love and respect once again from a solo mountain hiker from the Hindu Kush Mountains Lower Chitral District of Pakistan!

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lin H -- thank you SO much for the SuperThanks! That's very generous of you and very appreciated. I'm humbled by the kindness. Happy Holidays to you as well. 🌞✌

  • @jimioutback
    @jimioutback 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yee can keep yer fancy cars and yer big houses, the thing I envy is your knowledge of the back country, where to find water, how to get around. Would love to do a long walk like that, but I'd probably get lost or die of thirst lol. Keep up the awesome vids and epic walks!

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and the comment! And yeah... most of my treks are centered around where I know I'll be able to find water at least once per day. Cheers! 🌞

  • @DovieRuthAuthor
    @DovieRuthAuthor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for slowing down and dawdling through all those beautiful landscapes. I truly enjoyed it.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks -- I knew this would be one of the longer videos in the series just because I enjoyed the day and shot so much. I hoped to cut the video down even more, but then decided I just wanted to keep what I had! 🌞👍

    • @jimc3891
      @jimc3891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Acrossutah I am so used to your longer videos, these are over almost too soon. But whatever you do, I welcome. Never get tired of being along on your adventures. It’s almost becoming a meme when you take a diversionary route then say it’s time to get going and hike some miles.

  • @mjwilds
    @mjwilds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a joy to watch this while it snows outside. I backpacked here this summer and I must say that even in 90°-95° temps the water up Death Hollow is COLD.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah -- I had a friend who hiked the full length of the canyon in April once and a few in the group nearly got hypothermia. I'm glad it was sunny and warm when I was there so that I could enjoy it. Thanks again for watching. ✌

  • @Dany-ii5lu
    @Dany-ii5lu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best video so far!!! 27 Minutes full of natural beauty. Death Hollow is such an amazinge place ❤

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! It really was a good day and I wanted to cut the video down to be under 20 minutes -- but there was just so much I wanted to share, so I left it! And yes, some may say I talk too much to the animals -- but... it's lonely out there at times! 😉👍

  • @joycemoulis4392
    @joycemoulis4392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Favorite day so far! Enjoyed all the details...hopping bird, fish, duck...all so beautiful and peaceful. Just what I REALLY needed today. As always, thanks for taking us along and sharing in your adventures! ✌️ peace.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! I knew this was likely to be the longest video of the series as I shot so much and really wanted to share most of it. Thanks for watching and the nice comment. ✌

    • @samsmom1491
      @samsmom1491 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely one of my favorite days as well for the very reasons you stated.

  • @davo2003hd
    @davo2003hd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this day too! The water is amazing. So many animals and fish.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep -- it was a good day in a great place. I hoped to make this video shorter, but then just gave up because I wanted to keep it all -- even all the talking with the animals! 😉✌

  • @fishnsyd
    @fishnsyd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing the beautiful views and shots of wildlife!

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching -- this day was definitely a good one for seeing wildlife. Cheers! 🌞

  • @chrisschmandt895
    @chrisschmandt895 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a stunning place. Mesmerizing.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree -- that entire area is special and has so much to offer. Thanks again for watching! 🌞✌

  • @richardb.7054
    @richardb.7054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The most valuable things in life you'll take with you forever are the experiences. No amount of money can buy that, and no amount of time is ever wasted on them.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree 100%! Thanks for watching and the comment. 🌞

  • @NoOne-yt6yf
    @NoOne-yt6yf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how you tell a true story.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks -- I appreciate that as I really do try to tell/show the story as it happens. Sometimes I'll have a preconceived notion for what will happen on a specific day/trip -- but then it goes a completely different direction (which is why I don't do a lot of "Today we are going to do A, B, C...", etc.) It's funny though, on my flash flood video (more broad audience) I get occasional complaints for being "fake" because I set up a tripod and walk by or cross a pool and thus it's not real since I'm doing it twice! 😒 Thanks again for watching. ✌

  • @BackcountryExposure
    @BackcountryExposure 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I teach an intro to backpacking course at Utah Valley University, and the upper Escalante canyon is the ideal trip for students. Walk day 1 to Death Hollow, then spend the morning of day 2 hiking up DH without packs. Then down to Sand Creek. Explore sand creek a little and then an easy 2 miles out on day 3. A lot of things to do and see in a short stretch of river. Love it! I always enjoy watching others perspective of DH. 👊🏻

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep -- that makes sense and sounds like a good course/agenda. DH is one of the few places that I've actually hiked with friends more than once -- it tends to be a favorite even for those who don't love the canyons as much as I do. Thanks again for watching and sharing your experience. 🌞

  • @stevesmith8097
    @stevesmith8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video as usual, Jamal. I started watching your videos years ago and find myself coming back time and time again to rewatch them. They're so well put together; Creative shots, relaxing background music, and just the right level of commentary throughout. I know it takes a ton of effort to film and edit these so I just wanted to say thank you for sharing it. P.S. I hiked Death Hollow 2 months ago (Oct 2022) and can confirm that the scary step is back.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Wow -- fascinating to hear that the Scary Step has returned! I know the region got several big storms this monsoon season, so I guess that must have flushed out the sand. Thanks for watching and sharing that bit of info. 🌞

  • @jenniferk8273
    @jenniferk8273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful Jamal, what a glorious treat to see these special spots. Loving the journey.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Jennifer! In a later episode I talk about how so few of my friends watch my videos -- glad you are one of the few and enjoy the journey! 😀👍

  • @MegaHowtoMan
    @MegaHowtoMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks!

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow --- thanks SO much for the SuperThanks! That's very appreciated. 🌞✌

  • @JC-3410
    @JC-3410 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    GREAT STUFF.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! That's one of my favorite saying -- and not hard to see why while hiking in Utah! 😉✌

  • @jeffMinnesota952
    @jeffMinnesota952 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice, thanks for sharing...

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! 🌞✌

  • @davidogle9247
    @davidogle9247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So beautiful... 7 years ago we went down hwy 12 from Zion on to Natural Bridges National Monument before heading home to Texas. I remember wondering what was out there passing through this area... Never imagined it was quite this nice... So cool.
    Thanks so much again for taking us along!!!! Can't get enough!

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome -- thanks! Yeah, there are so many great spots in all the "in between" areas in Utah. Glad you are enjoying the series -- thanks again for watching! 🌞

  • @davo2003hd
    @davo2003hd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For 12 beers! Love this day. They are all so well done, beautiful hike.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome -- time for a beer run! Thanks so much for the SuperThanks -- very generous and appreciated. Cheers! 😉🍻

  • @boudak
    @boudak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing, as usually. Thanks for your videos, great job! We did Death Hollow via Boulder Mail Trail two years ago as a 3 day backpacking hike and had blast. Lots of memories watching your vids.Thanks again

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I've actually never done the full Mail Trail (only the western segment.) Hope to one day. 🌞

  • @markfoy7984
    @markfoy7984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I might have to add this area to my list of places to visit. That was amazing. Thanks

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a great area with a lot of different things to see. 👍Thx for watching.

  • @WJr_88
    @WJr_88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another amazing part of your trek. Death Hollow looks so worth the extra time especially on a hot day. I find it fascinating how well your experience has you maneuvering your camera to get some incredible angles and how you keep from knocking it into the rock and such. Other hikers are very lucky they got the chance to meet you in person and talk with you! Thanks for another great video!

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! This is definitely a great area and worthy of a little extra time. And yeah... I definitely learned my lesson the hard way last year re: whacking the camera into rock walls! Thanks again for watching. ✌

  • @claraallen12
    @claraallen12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks again Jamal! Smiling and laughing this whole video. Yup...any minute now we'll get back to hiking!! LOL!!! Thats doing it right Mr Jamal! Hey BTW, those nesting holes in the rock are made by the elusive 'Diamond Billed Rock Pecker'!! LOLOL!! That beer is going to go down great!

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep -- it was a good day. Ah yes... how could I forget about the ol' Rock Pecker! 😉 Thx for watching. ✌

  • @christopherbuckley94
    @christopherbuckley94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quite a beautiful segment!

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! 🌞

  • @Karen-dq8nw
    @Karen-dq8nw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful! Wow that scenery! Also I love your footage of the American Dipper, or water ouzel, as the bird is known to John Muir. His chapter on the dipper is one of my favorite pieces of writing! Check it out.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! And yes... I met some guys along the Escalante that told me about the dippers and I meant to add that context to this video -- but forgot. 🙁 They really were fun to watch. Thanks for adding the comment with the added info about Muir -- I'll have to check it out! 👍

  • @jerryphillips7330
    @jerryphillips7330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The last two days (videos) are areas between Escalante and Boulder that I am not so familiar with. Your pictures show a beautiful area that I need to check out.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a great area with a see and a lot of variety. I've taken a few different friends to the area and found it interesting that each had different opinions on what they most enjoyed. They all liked it -- but a few loved Death Hollow and the pools, another enjoyed the arches and the red canyon walls farther down, and yet another was really intrigued by the archeological sites in the area. So... a good sampler platter of Utah in a way! Thanks again for watching. 🌞

  • @just_joc
    @just_joc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved this video. I was just there Oct. 1st at the arch (I believe they call it skyline arch?) and the Natural Bridge, during a hail storm. Crossing the rising and rushing waters of the Escalante River was quite the challenge, and the trail had turned into a mud and hail soup with new waterfalls cascading down the cliff sides. What a day, this sure brought back memories.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Very cool that you were just there and at a unique time. On one of my previous trips I was there in a big storm and though hiking in the rain wasn't fun, seeing all the ephemeral waterfalls was amazing. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. ✌

  • @mesquitoful
    @mesquitoful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve come around completely to the new format but I get the sads when I get home from the salt mine as there’s no new episode, like today 12//9. Sent this episode to my hiking siblings and nephew whom I led down Death Hollow in September and who were too concerned about meals and the location of the next campsite to film or foto much. Now they have beautiful footage to show someone. I was delighted to learn on this trip that I’m as immune to poison ivy now as I was 30 years ago, when I was a camp counselor in Minnesota for a few summers. But in death hollow it was everywhere.

    • @mesquitoful
      @mesquitoful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To be fair to my siblings, they had a great time. And I can’t over-emphasize the advantage of having an athletic 17 year old nephew who’s willing to to carry your packs across obstacles and is not too smug about it.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      New video is now UP! I hit a few more snags and then my internet was down for a while. Glad the new format is growing on you and wish I could ensure a daily upload, but... looking at the schedule it might be a challenge. All the same... Thanks again for watching. ✌

  • @jacobparr5948
    @jacobparr5948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was down there this spring! It was fun to see some of the spots I remeber.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's cool -- such a great area. If you ever see me roaming about -- be sure to say hi! ✌

    • @jacobparr5948
      @jacobparr5948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Acrossutah for sure! My brother and I always talk about how fun it would be to tag along with you for a section of trail.

    • @jacobparr5948
      @jacobparr5948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just looked up the dates and we just missed you! We were down there the 18th. Based on the luner eclipse you were there the 16th.

  • @arizjones
    @arizjones ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bird at 17:07 I believe is called an American Dipper also known as a Water Ouzel (Cinclus mexicanus). The American Dipper is North America's only truly aquatic songbird. To survive in cold waters during the winter, the American Dipper has a low metabolic rate, extra oxygen-carrying capacity in its blood, and an extra thick coat of feathers that includes feathered eyelids.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the added info -- they really are a cool bird to watch. Thanks for watching and the comment! 🌞✌

  • @jimc3891
    @jimc3891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a bad job of the highway department facing highway 12 with native stone. Blends in quite well with the natural environment.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree -- it almost seemed like I didn't even have to cross a major road here. Cheers! 🌞

  • @shawnnaccarato3484
    @shawnnaccarato3484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell yeah ✌️

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and the enthusiasm! 😀👍

  • @Karen-dq8nw
    @Karen-dq8nw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So much wildlife, it really is Eden in that beautiful canyon. How long do you go hours/days without seeing any other people? What's the longest stretch you've gone on one of these hikes without seeing anyone?

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes -- there was a LOT of talking to the animals on this day. I considered cutting some of it out -- but then decided I wanted to keep/share it all! On my big hikes I'll commonly see people in the more popular areas, but then go several days without seeing anyone. I think 5 days is the longest stretch I've gone without seeing anyone. On this particular day I saw a total of 12 other hikers -- 1 group of three, 4 pairs, and 1 solo. The following day... I saw zero. Thanks again for watching and the comment. ✌

  • @Southwest_Trailblazers
    @Southwest_Trailblazers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really dig the camera perspective…!

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Crazy story, but I had a bunch of corrupted footage from this hike from one of my memory cards. After a lot of work with a disk doctor app I was able to get much of it back -- though it still had some glitches and audio synch issues (and lost the gyro data.) Anyway... I was happy to get back what I did because it included some of those unique shots that I wouldn't have been able to share otherwise. Thanks again for watching and the comment. 🌞✌

    • @Southwest_Trailblazers
      @Southwest_Trailblazers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Acrossutah Was thinking of doing a perspective like that on Wire Pass or similar.

  • @JC-3410
    @JC-3410 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That poison ivy affected me just by watching this video. Thanks a lot

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha -- I guess I should have added a warning to the beginning of the video! 😉 Thanks for watching and the comment. ✌

  • @kevink8765
    @kevink8765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Escalante seems the be the place to see lunar eclipses. In 2015 I did a kayaking trip starting on the Escalante arm of Lake Powell and just as I was getting ready I found out that there would be a lunar eclipse on the second night of my trip. I had the perfect location. I saw the beginning but was exhausted and fell asleep during the eclipse. Fortunately I set up my camera to do a Timelapse before I dozed off. You can see it starting at the 4:15 mark in this video th-cam.com/video/jDBDNKRmJ3A/w-d-xo.html

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very cool -- thanks for sharing you experience as that also looks like a great place to watch a lunar eclipse. I'm so glad the clouds cleared out for me just in time. Cheers! ✌

  • @michaelmark3994
    @michaelmark3994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dip dip dip dip thats what that dipper was doing

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep -- that's what I was thinking in my head instead of "hop hop hop"! 😀 Such a fascinating type of bird. Thanks for watching and the comment. ✌

    • @michaelmark3994
      @michaelmark3994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Acrossutah yes and i was wondering if that was the same type of bird that i used to see in the creeks if southern washington. they would dip like that and then go for a dip underwater to look for bugs. when i was swimming with a mask i'd watch them. they would stretch out their wings and look like they were swimming under water. their name is actually "dippers". read about them in wikipedia.

  • @arizjones
    @arizjones ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What drone are you using? I don't know much about them. I have always loved your videos. And how can I go wrong watching one you made with Death Hollow? Thanks for the content.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool -- glad you enjoy the videos. I love Death Hollow and thus went back 2x the following year in 2023! And... no drones used in my videos, those "flying shots" are done with a 360-degree camera on a long selfie stick (which gets erased via software.) The quality isn't as high as a traditional camera, but I love the effect and the creative options. Thanks for watching and the comment! 🌞✌

    • @arizjones
      @arizjones ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Acrossutah Really? A 360 degree camera? Wow that's interesting. I am curious now. I will have to look into that. Thanks for your response.

  • @joyouslily2982
    @joyouslily2982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those fish 🐠 looked like they were playing tag. You missed dinner 😊 So they call it death hollow because… …how many people have died there?

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The fish were fun to watch -- glad they showed up on camera. Evidently the canyon gets its name from a bunch of livestock that fell to their deaths long ago which crossing the canyon (probably along the Boulder Mail Route.) Thanks again for watching! ✌

  • @MegaHowtoMan
    @MegaHowtoMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are an inspiration to me. Some questions. How old are you? How are you OK with traveling alone for so long? Would you do this hike with me if I paid you to be my guide?

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much -- I really appreciate that. Hiking alone doesn't really bother me, but... maybe that's why I talk to the animals so much! I do sync up with other hikers on occasion, but not as a "guide" per se. The logistics of my long hikes usually make it hard to meet up with people, but feel free to write me via my website if you plan to be the area. AND... age is a mindset, and in my mind I'm 27! 😉 I'll just say that I'm old enough to have seen the original Star Wars in the theater. 👨‍🦳👍✨

  • @StereoSpace
    @StereoSpace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "It's a good day in Death Hollow." LOL I wonder how it got that name? It makes me wonder if some Mormons were ambushed in there, something like that.

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah -- I'm not sure. There's a "place names" book that might give insight (but I don't have it.) There are so many ominous sounding places in southern Utah that are actually quite beautiful. Hells Backbone and Devils Garden are two not far from here. ✌

  • @eric31shaggs
    @eric31shaggs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:11 Got the urge to get my bow and arrow out to try to get a "perfect carcass". #RDR2

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If that a Red Dead Redemption reference? I used be a big gamer -- but never got into RDR. Thanks for watching. ✌

    • @eric31shaggs
      @eric31shaggs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Acrossutah Yes it is. It's crazy how realistic they made that game. You should check it out. And thanks for these videos. They are inspiring.

  • @mattmctour
    @mattmctour ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sorry but what do you have against even numbered days to SO THOROUGHLY dis them in your latest intro?!?! Just kidding (of course) but I have actually liked the expanding intro as I've been binging on your vids (in catch up mode).

    • @Acrossutah
      @Acrossutah  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha -- keep watching, I selectively "dis" different numbers going forward to keep the intro from getting too long. 😉 Thanks for watching! ✌