Thanks! I usually take two days before the hike starts to pick up my permits and drive to key locations to place my caches. I typically have a mix of "Big Caches" which are buckets and smaller caches which are just double-wrapped heavy-duty poly bags. The buckets I have to go back and retrieve after the hike, but with the bags I take it all and there's nothing nothing to go back for afterwards (ideally I place these somewhat near a trash receptacle so that I can dispose of the waste.) It's a time-consuming process, but I prefer doing it this way so that I'm self sufficient washout having to leave trail to re-supply while I'm on my hike. Thanks for watching and the questions. 🌞✌
Canaan Peak video is now online! It funny... I forgot to mention it in the video, but this was actually my first time ever going up around the peak. Glad I did -- though not sure if it would be my route of choice (though the views were pretty awesome.) ✌
I hiked in Kodachrome back in April 2021 and it was an amazing place. I too, missed my chance of seeing the arch there. I think it is pretty cool to recognize some of the places while watching your VLOGS. Thanks for Day 12!
I've been through Kodachrome before and it is a good place. It's odd that the collapse of the arch didn't really make the news that I recall. I was surprised that I didn't hear about it when it happened. It wasn't a huge arch -- but still would have been cool to see it in person. Thanks again for watching! ✌
Wowza -- BIG thanks for the SuperLike! It's very generous and appreciated. Also glad you like the daily format. I think there are pros and cons vs my previous style, but so far I'm happy to see many people are enjoying the journey. Thanks again! 🌞✌
Was surprised to hear about Shakespear Arch. Saw it about 15 years ago. Kodachrome is one of our favourite state parks. And the unfound arch: looks to be a trail of some kind contouring up the hill to the gap in the cliffs where the arch may have been. Could be a cow/game trail, but maybe an old user trail to view the arch when it was still there? One of those curiosities we may never know about...
Yeah -- I was really surprised I didn't hear about the collapse when it happened. I considered going up to that gap as that trail was noticeable in person. I think it was too minor to be a cow trail though, but instead likely rodents, rabbits, and maybe deer -- or maybe it was an old use trail by people going to the arch, I hadn't considered that. Thanks again for watching. 🌞
Aw Jamal, what a great long, wild walk that you've come up with here. I'm so envious. The weird veins in those rock towers are amazing! I've spent decades exploring the Escalante region, but crossing these vast lonely, inspiring landscapes is very appealing. I need to branch out a little!
Thanks -- in many ways this really was one of my favorite long-distance hikes ever. And... Escalante has so much to offer, so it's understandable. And yes, I was fascinated by that rock formation too and would like to learn more about it. Thanks for watching and the comment. ✌
Yeah, I think that's why I never made the effort to see it -- but definitely wish I had now! I've visited the other parts of Kodachrome before and I agree it's a nice park. Thanks again for watching. 🌞
Thanks! Sometimes I have to do "connector routes". Sometimes they are pretty boring, but sometimes I find some interesting stuff that I would never have stumbled upon if not connecting the dots between other places! Thanks again for watching! 🌞
Surprised to learn that Shakespeare Arch had collapsed. I visited Kodachrome SP back in 2014, and thankfully have those pictures from that trip of the Arch. So easy to take these fragile features for granted. I'm thoroughly enjoying this hike Jamal. I greatly appreciate the attention you're bringing to the carelessness you're coming across along the way. It's so very important to "Leave No Trace".
Thanks -- yeah, I've enjoyed other parts of Kodachrome Basin on previous trips -- it's a nice place (just wish I'd gotten to see the arch!) Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. 🌞👍
Are you going to put the map up of this hike on AcrossUtah? I noticed you used, and or crossed a number of roads so far. Access points for exploring some of these areas for those of us who aren't thru hikers. I wasn't much impressed with Kodachrome basin when I was there 2012. I am missing backpacking as I was a motivated one. When I see you reach one of your stashes it reminds me of the times out living out of what you have on your back. Nice when you got back up in the junipers again after all that grey, dry, hiking in the washes. 😎I can tell you with certainty none of those caches would be there if you were in bear country.
Yes! In fact, the temp route is already up on my site's Master Map right now (one must turn it on via show/hide My Hikes.) The second half of the trip is not shown in detail, but it will be when the videos are finished. Soon after that I will also do a written summary with a stand-alone map with POIs and more details. 👍 Funny, later in the series I talk a bit about how much of my route is accessible via day hikes or short overnighters -- but I enjoy connecting all the dots into a longer hike. And yeah... my cache system definitely wouldn't work in the Sierras! Thanks again for watching and the comment. 🌞
Yep -- it's great. I'd considering going in there the previous day and camping just to make use of the nice facilities. I also wanted to take a few photos of the cool formations to feature on this hike video, but alas... I didn't make it that far on Day 11 and by Day 12 I felt compelled to keep moving on. Thanks again for watching! 🌞
Regarding the "Do Not Enter" sign on the mining site, if I understand it correctly, the claim owner has only the mineral rights. They do not own the land and, therefore, cannot legally keep you from walking through. Still, it's better to just walk around if at all possible.
Yep -- I think that is correct. And for clarification I didn't even go through the actual site (or get close to the machinery). It's really the second sign (and gate) which irritated me because that was maybe 1/3 mile away from the site itself -- as if they were trying to close off the entire area for themselves. I meant to ask the BLM office about it afterwards -- but haven't do that yet. Thanks for watching and the comment. 🌞
If they are patented mining claims, then the claimholders have surface as well as subsurface rights - thus, they can post “no trespassing” signs. I don’t think these would be patented mining claims, but could be. Check at the county courthouse.
I usually put them out 1-2 days before the hike -- so the longest they are out there is usually about 6 weeks. In the beginning I used to sprinkle cayenne pepper on them to keep the animals away -- but soon learned that that usually just made a mess and there were no ill effects when I didn't do it. I've probably done 30+ bagged caches over the years and only had one minor issue (for which I blame myself for not bagging properly.) Thanks again for watching. ✌
As you approached Kodachrome State Park did you go by Bull Valley Slot (with the truck stuck in it) and Willis Creek Slot? Both are great slots and colorful slots. They are just southwest of Kodachrome SP.
Not this time -- when I went up the upper Paria I exited to the east. On last year's Bryce to Bears Ears trek I went down Bull Valley Gorge and then Sheep Canyon to the Paria though. I agree -- those are some great canyons. Cheers! 🌞
I love watching your hiking videos, Southern Utah is my happy place. Curious, what is your process of setting up a cache?
Thanks! I usually take two days before the hike starts to pick up my permits and drive to key locations to place my caches. I typically have a mix of "Big Caches" which are buckets and smaller caches which are just double-wrapped heavy-duty poly bags. The buckets I have to go back and retrieve after the hike, but with the bags I take it all and there's nothing nothing to go back for afterwards (ideally I place these somewhat near a trash receptacle so that I can dispose of the waste.) It's a time-consuming process, but I prefer doing it this way so that I'm self sufficient washout having to leave trail to re-supply while I'm on my hike. Thanks for watching and the questions. 🌞✌
Canaan Peak, Lets go!!! Its is simply a treat to follow along on your adventure everyday you upload a video!
Canaan Peak video is now online! It funny... I forgot to mention it in the video, but this was actually my first time ever going up around the peak. Glad I did -- though not sure if it would be my route of choice (though the views were pretty awesome.) ✌
I love your adventures. I am picking up where I left off. Thanks for taking me along for the journey. P. S. I ha Taco Johns for dinner tonight.
Great -- and I'm jealous of you TJs! Thanks for watching. ✌
I hiked in Kodachrome back in April 2021 and it was an amazing place. I too, missed my chance of seeing the arch there. I think it is pretty cool to recognize some of the places while watching your VLOGS. Thanks for Day 12!
I've been through Kodachrome before and it is a good place. It's odd that the collapse of the arch didn't really make the news that I recall. I was surprised that I didn't hear about it when it happened. It wasn't a huge arch -- but still would have been cool to see it in person. Thanks again for watching! ✌
Thanks Jamal. I am really enjoying the daily videos of this adventure.
Wowza -- BIG thanks for the SuperLike! It's very generous and appreciated. Also glad you like the daily format. I think there are pros and cons vs my previous style, but so far I'm happy to see many people are enjoying the journey. Thanks again! 🌞✌
Was surprised to hear about Shakespear Arch. Saw it about 15 years ago. Kodachrome is one of our favourite state parks. And the unfound arch: looks to be a trail of some kind contouring up the hill to the gap in the cliffs where the arch may have been. Could be a cow/game trail, but maybe an old user trail to view the arch when it was still there? One of those curiosities we may never know about...
Yeah -- I was really surprised I didn't hear about the collapse when it happened. I considered going up to that gap as that trail was noticeable in person. I think it was too minor to be a cow trail though, but instead likely rodents, rabbits, and maybe deer -- or maybe it was an old use trail by people going to the arch, I hadn't considered that. Thanks again for watching. 🌞
Aw Jamal, what a great long, wild walk that you've come up with here. I'm so envious. The weird veins in those rock towers are amazing! I've spent decades exploring the Escalante region, but crossing these vast lonely, inspiring landscapes is very appealing. I need to branch out a little!
Thanks -- in many ways this really was one of my favorite long-distance hikes ever. And... Escalante has so much to offer, so it's understandable. And yes, I was fascinated by that rock formation too and would like to learn more about it. Thanks for watching and the comment. ✌
I saw Shakespeare Arch. It wasn’t impressive and even hard to see from the trail. It was pretty high above. Kodachrome is very nice little state park.
Yeah, I think that's why I never made the effort to see it -- but definitely wish I had now! I've visited the other parts of Kodachrome before and I agree it's a nice park. Thanks again for watching. 🌞
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Thanks again for watching! ✌
I really like these segments where you're walking places that mostly nobody walks!
Thanks! Sometimes I have to do "connector routes". Sometimes they are pretty boring, but sometimes I find some interesting stuff that I would never have stumbled upon if not connecting the dots between other places! Thanks again for watching! 🌞
Surprised to learn that Shakespeare Arch had collapsed. I visited Kodachrome SP back in 2014, and thankfully have those pictures from that trip of the Arch. So easy to take these fragile features for granted. I'm thoroughly enjoying this hike Jamal. I greatly appreciate the attention you're bringing to the carelessness you're coming across along the way. It's so very important to "Leave No Trace".
Thanks -- yeah, I've enjoyed other parts of Kodachrome Basin on previous trips -- it's a nice place (just wish I'd gotten to see the arch!) Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. 🌞👍
Beer Stipend!
Awesomeness! Thanks for watching and the generosity of the SuperThanks! 😀🍻
Are you going to put the map up of this hike on AcrossUtah? I noticed you used, and or crossed a number of roads so far. Access points for exploring some of these areas for those of us who aren't thru hikers. I wasn't much impressed with Kodachrome basin when I was there 2012. I am missing backpacking as I was a motivated one. When I see you reach one of your stashes it reminds me of the times out living out of what you have on your back. Nice when you got back up in the junipers again after all that grey, dry, hiking in the washes. 😎I can tell you with certainty none of those caches would be there if you were in bear country.
Yes! In fact, the temp route is already up on my site's Master Map right now (one must turn it on via show/hide My Hikes.) The second half of the trip is not shown in detail, but it will be when the videos are finished. Soon after that I will also do a written summary with a stand-alone map with POIs and more details. 👍 Funny, later in the series I talk a bit about how much of my route is accessible via day hikes or short overnighters -- but I enjoy connecting all the dots into a longer hike. And yeah... my cache system definitely wouldn't work in the Sierras! Thanks again for watching and the comment. 🌞
@@Acrossutah thanks, it is well informed anyway with the names of canyons and such, intersections and so on.
@@Acrossutah thanks, got it
I love Kodachome! We got to car camp in the "overflow" parking, which was secluded away from the rest. Lovely spot!
Yep -- it's great. I'd considering going in there the previous day and camping just to make use of the nice facilities. I also wanted to take a few photos of the cool formations to feature on this hike video, but alas... I didn't make it that far on Day 11 and by Day 12 I felt compelled to keep moving on. Thanks again for watching! 🌞
Taco Time! A fellow connoisseur, I see.
Yep! I associate it with Utah in a lot of ways and it's definitely my fast food of choice when I'm in SLC or St. George. 👍🌮
Regarding the "Do Not Enter" sign on the mining site, if I understand it correctly, the claim owner has only the mineral rights. They do not own the land and, therefore, cannot legally keep you from walking through. Still, it's better to just walk around if at all possible.
Yep -- I think that is correct. And for clarification I didn't even go through the actual site (or get close to the machinery). It's really the second sign (and gate) which irritated me because that was maybe 1/3 mile away from the site itself -- as if they were trying to close off the entire area for themselves. I meant to ask the BLM office about it afterwards -- but haven't do that yet. Thanks for watching and the comment. 🌞
If they are patented mining claims, then the claimholders have surface as well as subsurface rights - thus, they can post “no trespassing” signs. I don’t think these would be patented mining claims, but could be. Check at the county courthouse.
How long do the caches set? I can see where rodents or vermin would sooner or later glom onto that stuff.
I usually put them out 1-2 days before the hike -- so the longest they are out there is usually about 6 weeks. In the beginning I used to sprinkle cayenne pepper on them to keep the animals away -- but soon learned that that usually just made a mess and there were no ill effects when I didn't do it. I've probably done 30+ bagged caches over the years and only had one minor issue (for which I blame myself for not bagging properly.) Thanks again for watching. ✌
Very interesting!
As you approached Kodachrome State Park did you go by Bull Valley Slot (with the truck stuck in it) and Willis Creek Slot? Both are great slots and colorful slots. They are just southwest of Kodachrome SP.
Not this time -- when I went up the upper Paria I exited to the east. On last year's Bryce to Bears Ears trek I went down Bull Valley Gorge and then Sheep Canyon to the Paria though. I agree -- those are some great canyons. Cheers! 🌞