Grand Canyon's Forgotten Past - Hiking The Old Bright Angel Trail

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  • Опубликовано: 16 янв 2025

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  • @BackpackingwithBuckley
    @BackpackingwithBuckley 2 года назад +1

    Lived up to the hype brother!! Wow, just wow! I watched with the whole family and you could hear a pin drop. Proud to point at the screen and say "that crazy bastard is my friend".

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      I love ya man! You certainly are one of my good friends!!! Just wished we lived a tad closer to adventure more. Can’t wait until June!! Gonna be epic!

  • @outdooradventureswithshane3319
    @outdooradventureswithshane3319 2 года назад +2

    All I can say now that have seen what the talk and hype about this hike is...Holy Crap!! I don't think I would be able to walk after all of that!! it would definitely be an overnighter.
    Well done!!! Bravo!!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much Shane! We definitely would have spent the night if the other two guys weren’t expecting us up on the North Rim. What an adventure!

  • @ExpeditionaryJonny
    @ExpeditionaryJonny 2 года назад +1

    Hi. I jumped over from Jeremiah Stringer Hikes' Mt Rushmore video and am always happy to find another backpacking channel. I'll be watching for your videos and look forward to learning from you. One of these years, I'm hoping to do a rim to rim at the canyon. Thanks for putting this together and sharing.

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Thanks for checking out the channel Jonny! Much appreciated!! You’ll absolutely love the rim to rim hike. One of my favorites!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 2 года назад +1

    Great video! Really envious about the views you have from your hike, fantastic upload.

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for checking out the video! It was a great adventure and I’m glad I was able to share it with everyone. Truly a magical place!

  • @kristalann1973
    @kristalann1973 2 года назад +3

    What an awesome adventure!! It’s so amazing Chuck hiked that with you…I’d have to pass for sure!! “So sick of shit touching me”😂 Great memories of an epic adventure tho!! Looking forward to the next video!!!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      Mule is a great partner for the extreme stuff. His trail name is very fitting for him for sure! I was very close to breaking him though 😉

  • @BluegrassBackcountry
    @BluegrassBackcountry 2 года назад +2

    Sheweee that was a sketchy route!! Reminds me of the Warner Route my wife and I did at Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP. We got wrecked haha. Great video, Miyagi!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      Always an adventure getting off the beaten path!!

  • @floydsmith2296
    @floydsmith2296 2 года назад +2

    I hiked that trail too! Kaibob too. And I did it with my mom and my 86 yr old grandmother. I hope to get back to the canyon someday before I die. I look forward to your video.

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      Well you’re got some tough ladies in your family Floyd! 💪 Everyone needs to experience the big ditch at least once in their lives.

  • @outdooriowan
    @outdooriowan 2 года назад +1

    Wow that trail looked extremely difficult. Your guys are some beast.

  • @SmolderOutdoors
    @SmolderOutdoors 2 года назад +2

    Loved seeing this. What an adventure. Really cool camera work too

  • @leftistelf
    @leftistelf 2 года назад +1

    I am so glad someone videoed this! Thanks guys!

  • @petescharber8567
    @petescharber8567 2 года назад +1

    " I don't recommend this trail to anybody", lol. Wow, what an adventure and what a video! Simply amazing, nice work... I bet you would do it over again!

  • @ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING
    @ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 2 года назад +1

    Awesome editing, music, dialogue…cinematic…I was blown away! Well done my friend. You need to teach me how to edit. This was amazing! Well done! Crow✌️

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Thanks buddy! The Grand Canyon was certainly an epic place to capture amazing footage. A return trip definitely needs to be on the bucket list.

  • @BackpackingWithJason
    @BackpackingWithJason 2 года назад +3

    Off trails are the best trails. What an area brother. I’ve been waiting on this video for a long time. It did not disappoint. Awesome video brother. Love the scenery and you should have camped out there. I absolutely loved this video brother 👊🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      I think if we would have stayed in the canyon that night Rob and Jeremy would have sent a search party to come find us. 😂 I would love to have stayed in that stealth spot along the Bright Angel Creek… though strictly speaking you’re not supposed to. I’d like to do more trips where the entirety of the trip is spent off trail. I think that would be super cool!!

  • @walkingwithawookie1097
    @walkingwithawookie1097 3 месяца назад +1

    Just did the Old Bright Angel Trail last week (from the top down). You guys are beasts to hike out of the Canyon on it, in shorts no less. Great video👍

  • @threetoenelson
    @threetoenelson 2 года назад +1

    Incredible. Went up NK last fall and that was a workout. Thanks for sharing.

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      The North Kaibab is such a beautiful trail. Thanks for stopping bye Nelson! Much appreciated.

  • @mazatiar
    @mazatiar 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing an interesting video🙂I'm waiting for the next video

  • @SignalOutdoors
    @SignalOutdoors 2 года назад +1

    Epic Miyagi! Great edit!

  • @jgkos
    @jgkos 2 года назад +1

    This was AWESOME!
    Way to get after it boys 🍻🤙

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Thanks Joel!! It was a fun & challenging adventure for sure!

  • @dewdrop6400
    @dewdrop6400 2 года назад +1

    What a cool hike. Great vid. Thanks!

  • @jo2outdoors
    @jo2outdoors 2 года назад +1

    Love the video. What an adventure!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Thanks so much Jo! It definitely was a grand adventure for sure! Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

  • @gregskolozdra
    @gregskolozdra 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Much appreciated Big Apple! Thanks for watching.

  • @HuckOutdoors
    @HuckOutdoors 2 года назад +1

    That was awesome buddy! Never knew this trail existed till you guys hit it up! So much history behind it too!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Almost didn’t do it. From the south end of the trail within the canyon there is no sign for it. Good thing for GAIA! Just had to trust the map 🗺

  • @TheSringel
    @TheSringel 2 года назад +1

    good adventure, thx for sharing

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      We appreciate you stopping by our channel. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

  • @ExpeditionaryJonny
    @ExpeditionaryJonny 2 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed this. I've been dreaming of a rim to rim hike so this was very exciting to me. I really appreciate what you said about getting out and seeing things that most people don't. While I'm not ready for the Old Bright Angel Trail, I am really impressed with you getting through all of that. I've been taking some survival classes because I figure that I'm that guy that will get lost on a hike like this. Super impressive job. Thanks for putting this together and sharing.

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      I appreciate the kind words. One of my most valuable tools for route finding is an application on my phone called Gaia Maps. It utilizes the GPS tracking on your phone and you do not need Cellular connectivity or Wi-Fi. Used along with paper maps it’s an excellent tool in the backcountry. It’s all about proper planning and having the proper resources for the environment and the weather.

    • @ExpeditionaryJonny
      @ExpeditionaryJonny 2 года назад +1

      @@MiyagiontheTrail thanks for the tip! I agree. I've been using All Trails and it has a similar feature.

  • @RichardKeysoftware
    @RichardKeysoftware 2 года назад +3

    What a crew, what an adventure. Great editing, speed ramping, slow mo the works you can really tell a story and the Mule is something special to behold at 4k 60 fps. Nice to see you guys all together and having fun.

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      Mule is a beast!! Much appreciate the kind words. It’s great to relive these adventures though video….and hopefully teach and inspire people along the way.

  • @mikeghost7788
    @mikeghost7788 2 года назад +1

    Great job Miyagi 👏 👍

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Thanks so much Mike! Awesome that you were able to hang out and chat in the premier. Much appreciated. Happy Easter my friend!

    • @mikeghost7788
      @mikeghost7788 2 года назад +1

      Happy Easter! I set the reminder, I wasn't gonna miss this one for anything! 😂
      The Bigfoot of the backpacker videos!!!

  • @gbbackpacking
    @gbbackpacking 2 года назад +1

    Man what, a, video!

  • @Smokeybeesnatural
    @Smokeybeesnatural 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video buddy!

  • @juicehikes5436
    @juicehikes5436 2 года назад +1

    Great vid my friend! I was just in the canyon, epic place!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Thanks Juice! Did you & Darwin get to hike the Old Bright Angel Trail?

    • @juicehikes5436
      @juicehikes5436 2 года назад +1

      @@MiyagiontheTrail we did not. We just showed up at the Backcountry permit office and took what they had. We did the Hermit loop and came up the new Bright Angel trail. Dropping a vid for it on Thursday.

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Sweeeeeeet! Looking forward to watching that one. The cool part, if you have the time & stamina, is you can Rim to Rim via the Old Bright Angel and you don’t need a permit as long as you don’t overnight in the canyon. Aggressive…but definitely doable.

    • @juicehikes5436
      @juicehikes5436 2 года назад +1

      @@MiyagiontheTrail that is aggressive, looked like some rough terrain.

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      I don’t recommend it in shorty shorts 🩳. 😂 😂

  • @PatrioticGma
    @PatrioticGma 2 года назад +1

    Ohhh I’m tempted! Didn’t even know this was an option. Just got a permit for 2 nights at BA campground. Was gonna do NK Rim back to River on Day 2, but I might go up this trail for a bit. Even if I don’t go all the way up and back, it’d still be awesome!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      It’s a secret trail! Shh 🤫. 😂. Good luck! It’s challenging & beautiful

  • @AdventureswithWillem
    @AdventureswithWillem 2 года назад +1

    Come across your channel after hearing Jeremiah going on about you all the time. Wow how come you don't have more subscribers, quality video man.

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +2

      Much appreciated William! Jeremiah is a good friend. Probably because I don’t put out videos quite as often as others do. Right now I’m working on quality over quantity…plus my job, four kids and all that 😂. I very much appreciate you stopping by my channel & dropping me a message. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      Stupid auto correct. It changed “Willem” to “William”. My apologies

  • @MetroOnTheMove
    @MetroOnTheMove 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video! Incredible footage and great crew to hike with! Blessed to have this adventure!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад +1

      Thank you my friend! Appreciate ya hanging out in the premier with us.

    • @MetroOnTheMove
      @MetroOnTheMove 2 года назад +1

      @@MiyagiontheTrail anytime my friend! This video was incredible and you do a great job with every video. It was great to meet you at the ATC is Alabama and hope we get a chance to reconnect soon. Cheers!!

  • @gregharmon3797
    @gregharmon3797 2 года назад +1

    This is epic

  • @All_Things_Out_Doors
    @All_Things_Out_Doors 2 года назад +1

    Dude, very well done!! The work that went into this is top notch!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Thank ya my friend! Seriously dude…we need to hit the trail together this year. I wanna pick your brain on MYOG

    • @All_Things_Out_Doors
      @All_Things_Out_Doors 2 года назад +1

      Let's do it!! I'd love to hit up Wisconsin! Even if it's in winter! lol

  • @notyouraccount9742
    @notyouraccount9742 2 года назад +1

    You make waking look brutal.

  • @waltbrim5897
    @waltbrim5897 2 года назад +1

    Excellent. A very magical place I can say and one that truly deserves the title often used too often today (IMO) Amazing!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      100% agree Walt! It certainly is!! Thanks for watching. Fist bumps ~ Miyagi

  • @GoodSirMori
    @GoodSirMori 2 года назад +1

    Haven't got to go there yet!

  • @desert-walker
    @desert-walker 2 года назад +1

    Cool 😎

  • @six2magoohikingcrew602
    @six2magoohikingcrew602 2 года назад +1

    I like the Robert Frost quote

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      That one speaks to me on so many levels. Much appreciated Sam.

  • @markgunther2502
    @markgunther2502 Год назад

    How long did it take you to get from the fork at the bridge by Manzanita to the intersection of the Ken Patrick Trail? Time and distance from those two points would be extremely helpful. Thanks.

  • @robpelton
    @robpelton 2 года назад +1

    Holy shit man.

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      You and Almost meeting us at the end… 💯 💯 💯. Love you guys!!!!

  • @thomasshoebotham4407
    @thomasshoebotham4407 2 года назад

    I've hiked the Old Bright Angel route twice, once as a teenager with my father and brother in 1985, and alone in 2020. Both times I did it from the top down. Even that way, without the climbing you did, it was one of the most difficult, challenging hikes I've ever done. Your video does a great job capturing just how rough and unmaintained this old route is. Kudos!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Thank you Thomas! It’s great to hear from someone else who has tackled this route. There’s a great sense of accomplishment when you have completed it, but it is certainly a butt kicker!

  • @lt.dansparamotoradventures2592
    @lt.dansparamotoradventures2592 2 года назад +1

    Need you to do my camera and editing work. Need to get you trained up on a paramotor!😉

  • @miloshnolastname7099
    @miloshnolastname7099 2 года назад +2

    Great team of hike with Buddy, jelly and toast I am not with you for this one… Mule is best, Almost is best, Rob Pelton is best, Miyagi is best. Another great learn and adventure with map, distance and of info info!

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      We missed having you with us buddy! You woulda loved this one ☝️

    • @miloshnolastname7099
      @miloshnolastname7099 2 года назад +1

      @@MiyagiontheTrail I would go for “CHANNEL THE GOAT!”

    • @MiyagiontheTrail
      @MiyagiontheTrail  2 года назад

      Yezzzzzz!!!!! Channel the Goat!!!! 🐐

  • @Ontrail82
    @Ontrail82 2 года назад +1

    Better than I thought it would be! That was a fun watch! Now I know why u had to hold out on this one lol