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A couple years back, my buddy and I went to Arches during November. It was beautiful to see the park covered in snow. But when we hiked out to Delicate Arch, the ledge trail (same one you took), was totally covered in ice. We did it in regular sneakers! Looking back, it was an amazing trip but easily the stupidest thing I’ve ever done in my life. When we got back to San Diego, we found out 3 people had fallen into the bowl the day after we were up there. 2 of whom died. It’s an incredible place to visit. But you got to be smart.

@EddieAtLarge

10 ай бұрын

Lol. Ya, I’m sure it was beautiful with the snow, but, can understand just how dangerous it would be as well. My buddy and his son hiked Angels Landing in winter and talked about how there was snow and ice on the trail. We’ve all done some silly stupid things that we look back on and wonder how we made it back alive. Makes for good memories and stories, as long as you do make it back... I do seem to take less chances as I get older. I guess wisdom really does come with age. Thanks for sharing your story.✌🏻

I think the trail to Delicate Arch is a lot more dangerous than many people realize. The NPS correctly lists the trail as a strenuous or advanced trail. However, I saw families out there with young children. There’s no way that I would take a young child on the trail to Delicate Arch! The trail has steep dropoffs with no guardrails. The natural amphitheater around Delicate Arch is very steep slickrock where you can easily lose your footing and slide down the steep slope. During the summer the trail is almost completely exposed to the sun with few areas of shade. So heat related illnesses are definitely a major concern on the trail to Delicate Arch. Unfortunately, there have actually been many deaths and injuries on the trail to Delicate Arch.

Great video. Ready to see this for myself next year!

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@It’s on the List You’ll love it there!

Another great vid. The editing is great. After watching, most would expect to see your subscriber list to be much much higher. I have never known what people do to expand their channel to huge numbers. I'm sure there must be a secret.

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@T Kilg Thank you so much! I keep trying to step up my game with each video thinking that someday the channel will catch fire (in a good way). Hopefully I'll discover that Holy Grail someday. 😉

Great video! We just did that last weekend and boy, that exposed trail near the top really gave me the willies; it's amazing how a railing can almost completely take away your fear of heights.

@EddieAtLarge

Жыл бұрын

Hi David! Glad you enjoyed the video and also glad you got to see this in person. That does get a little sketchy up there, but, so worth it. ✌🏻

This video gets one going right off the bat! Such unusual scenery and the music match it perfectly. Really cool. Loved how you pulled us around and brought us in to a “Good Morning”. There are a lot of effects you do with your videos that are uniquely your own. 👍🏼 It always looks like you are walking on a razor’s edge. 😳 Great conversation with the ranger. Enjoyed that. It just seems like these places are just getting too crowded to even go see anymore. Thanks for sharing Ed. You changed your logo! I thought I lost you!! Ram

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@Laughing Ram Hey Ram! Yep, changed the logo after a long while of listening to my wife complain about it. 😆 Thanks for all of the kind words and compliments! The National Parks are getting way too crowded and I guess I'm part of the problem. No sure what the solution is. More National Parks maybe?

@laughingram7287

2 жыл бұрын

@@EddieAtLarge Sometimes we need to listen to our biggest fan. Ram

Happy Thanksgiving. Be safe out there. I hope you are someplace warm. Great video…shows how some people just don’t think.

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@E-Square Hey there! Happy Thanksgiving! We are still in Texas and it has been beautiful weather here. Going to get a little cooler and rain for the holiday, but, that kind of weather is few and far between down here in the winter. Love that Texas sunshine! Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you and yours have a safe, happy and healthy holiday!

I loved this, Ed! I've been to a bunch of these arches but went way beyond and showed us some of the harder to reach ones. 💪

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@MainlightPhotoDrone Hey, you changed your name! Glad you enjoyed this one. It is a wonderful park, isn't it? As always, thanks for watching & commenting!

@MainlightDrone

2 жыл бұрын

@@EddieAtLarge Yeah, I added "drone" since I was doing actual drone stuff. Really glad you're back and making new videos!

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@MainlightPhotoDrone Cool! Makes sense to me. And thank you, glad to be back!

Great video Ed, Been there but did not get the beautiful footage you did. Look at the people that died at Zion NP. to. You mentioned that in a video you did there. Some of them taking selfie"s . I like how you interact with other hikers . It"s part of going to a NP.

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@Rob Hebbs Thanks Rob! Funny, I actually had conversations with quite a lot of people that day and ended up hiking with a couple from New York City for a bit who I had met at the Navajo Arch. Everyone was so nice and I had such a great experience that day.

Ed, Great video and loved the music. We ere there a long long time ago - 1987 I believe. The Park is stunning and should get back there some day - maybe next year on a motorcycle. Be safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@Randal Cassidy Hey Randy! Wow, that was a few years back! Very curious to know how the traffic and visitor numbers were back then as opposed to now. Would love to ride the motorcycle through there. Be sure to catch sunrise, sunset or both when you return. Glad you enjoyed. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well.

@RandalCassidy

2 жыл бұрын

@@EddieAtLarge Ed, I'm sure we have video from that vacation - VHS video that is - it would be interesting to compare the video with todays Arches park.

Great video really liked it. One suggestion is to give the date of your visit.

@EddieAtLarge

11 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks! We were there in May of 2021. Thanks for the suggestion. Will add that on future travel vids.

Ed, thanks for sharing. I tried but good not make it up the rocks past Landscape Arch. I did not have the guts. LOL I barely could do the last little bit up to Delicate Arch. My video is still about 6 weeks out and I shot it in May. Don

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@Cowboy Biker Adventures Hey Don! Glad you enjoyed and happy we could bring you along to see the parts of the park that you didn't make it to. You're not too far behind us on production as I also shot this in May. I see you've been busy though putting out way more videos that we have. You really get around! Looks like your Shorts are doing very well also. 👍🏻

Delicate Arch was one of the few places on a 2 month trip that actually made me uneasy. If you start to slide, it's over. I did see someone drop a cell phone, and it slid about 100 yards to the bottom of the hole.

Hi, Homey. I would like to see that park. I couldn't hike it like you though. I wonder if they allow paramotors up there. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@Jon Miner Hey Jon! I highly recommend it. It is incredible and has to be seen first hand to truly feel the grandeur. There are actually many trails there that easier to hike and once again, there are over 2000 arches throughout the park. Even just the drive through will leave you speechless. I didn't state this in the video, but, we were also able to get into the park in the evening for a sunset drive and that was also wonderful. All that being said, if you want to try the paramotor, I think that would be AWESOME, however, plan to spend some time with the authorities afterword. 😂 As always, thanks for watching and commenting! Stay safe, happy and healthy my friend.

Great video. Note to me. Don't visit the arches in the summer, and don't jump in the air for a photo. Thanks Don

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@Don Davis LOL Thanks Don! Glad we could provide some valuable life lessons. 😂

@jshepard152

Жыл бұрын

Or the winter, when that ledge is covered in ice.

Hey, Homie! I like the way you filmed the hike in "first person view" and none of those "fake" shots everyone else take of themselves just walking by. That State is my favorite, I could spent a year there and wouldn't be able to see it all. It's a testimony to God's love for us that he created such a beautiful place on earth.

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@Mario Botelho It is such a wonderful state. There were times when felt like we were on another planet. We originally only planned on spending a month in Utah and ended up staying for two. Love the West. Glad you enjoyed!

what time of the year? Great videos, keep them coming.

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@Mike Ott Hi Mike! We were there in May. Glad you are enjoying the videos!

06:03 - Double O arch approach: You want to make a left hand turn there (basically 15' past where those people were standing.... there should be a poll with an arrow pointing left...that will drop you into the area that takes you right to Double-O easier than the little rock scramble down hike there...when in doubt, just look at the rock you're standing on - if it doesn't look worn, you're likely to not be on the trail...

Gotta be careful out there! That "death pit" near Delicate Arch is definitely steeper than it looks. A bit deceptive for sure.

I love Arches NP. Best to hike early to avoid the crowds as you said and also the heat. Hydrate more than you think you need to. That long span "Landscape Arch" was actually supposed to be called "Delicate Arch" and vice versa. They made a signage error and the rest is history. You took very nice clear footage- what camera are you running? I have a Sony HDR which is similar but yours might be a touch better. Mine has great stability control which helps when skiing- like a built in mechanical gimble (not digital) and it actually works very well.

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@D G I did read about the name swap for those arches. Would make more sense to swap them back, but, way to late I suppose. Especially now that Delicate Arch is on the Utah license plate. Believe it or not, I film all first person footage with a GoPro Hero Black 7. I use a Sony Handycam FDR-AX53 for zoom shots. I did just buy a GoPro Hero Black 9 and shot my latest video with that camera: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaFsq6xvZcfNkco.html I don't really care for the color of the Sony FDR vs the GoPro and usually have to color grade the zoom footage to try to match the GoPro.

@MOAB-UT

2 жыл бұрын

@@EddieAtLarge Your footage looks great. I'm into mostly photography so I have an eye for these things. I am surprised that Go Pro did such a great job. I usually like the Sony over it but not this time. 1440P is good enough- it's more about the quality of the sensors at that point. Most monitors are only 1080 anyway. Have a look at my channel and the videos. I think they look very good- maybe not quite as good as yours though...but close! BTW, I looked at pics of the WAVE. It looks awesome. The plan, in the spring is to fly into MOAB (CNY.) I guess I will then come down and check out Monument Valley, then head directly to the Wave area. It is a big detour (going to Death Valley before Zion then Sand Hollow then ultimately back to Moab.) It's usually a nice drive out there though so the miles go by quickly. We are also planning to do a astronomy tour near Zion. Happy Holidays- Cheers!

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@D G Hey there, checked out your channel and I do agree that I prefer the GoPro footage over the Sony. My Sony looks similar to yours before I color match and even then, I can't get the sky to match up to the GoPro. If you're going to Monument Valley and you have time, take a ride through Valley of the Gods, then up the Moki Dugway and out to Muley Point. Muley Point is really incredible. It drops off 1000' to the valley below and then Goosenecks Canyon drops another 1000' to the river below. Yes, we have a video for that too.... Well, have fun out there and safe travels!

@MOAB-UT

2 жыл бұрын

@@EddieAtLarge You really get around. Thanks for the tips! I saw the pics of Muley Point. Many spots in MOAB have views that are even better like Island in the Sky, Chicken Corners Trail, Top of the World and others. Out west it's all nice. If you are a skier- China Bowl at Vail- have lunch at 11,000+ feet, get nice and full then do the sensible thing and hop off the cliff into the bowl. See 3min. 32sec. in from my "Ski & Ride trip" video. Cheers!😉

@overwatchxrescue

10 ай бұрын

That's definitely interesting about the name change error. Didn't know that!

Nice click bait! 🤣 Great job, but you needed a guide. Wasn't Johnny Utah available? He must've fallen off the back of Delicate Arch. Then again, you were the one telling others that there are 2,000 documented arches in the park, and I never noticed Donut Arch from Delicate Arch. Wonderful job as always.

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@Grand Adventure HaHa! I think Johnny was stuck at his day job and couldn't make it. Fortunately, I picked up a few things from Mr. Utah and at least didn't get completely lost out there. Glad you enjoyed!

my son his handicap he will be able to see delicate art ??

@EddieAtLarge

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, only from a long distance. There is handicap parking and a short trail that is wheelchair accessible that will give you a view of the arch, however, I would recommend bringing binoculars to allow him to see it better.

The crowds - ahh- : (

@EddieAtLarge

2 жыл бұрын

@Kris Fortunately, the beauty of the park made up for it... 😉