My buddy and I attempted Angels Landing and turned back around. This is a serious hike that you need to use extreme caution. There were people stepping over and around us, and I was like “I’m not doing this on the edge of a mountain”. One more thing most people don’t mention, the chains are extremely hot as they are metal baking under the sun. PLEASE bring quality gloves if you do this hike during the summer.

@HomeInWildSpaces

11 ай бұрын

You bring up some very good points. Angels landing should not be underestimated and crowds or the heat can make it even more precarious. Thanks for sharing your experience!

I climbed to Angel’s Landing in the 1980s with my boyfriend at the time. I recall that it was scary, I have a fear of heights, but also am a bit of a thrill seeker. There was nobody on the trail that day but us. The view from the top was definitely worth the climb.

@casdenblanken8804

Жыл бұрын

I was born in 1997 so I can only imagine how much more peaceful these places were in the 1980s compared to nowadays

@saucemagic

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it before it became overrun with tourists. Nowadays people come from around the world to visit

I chickened out when I was there. I have a fear of heights. I took one look and said nope. We kept hiking past Angels Landing and up to Horse Pasture Plateau and we camped up there, it was amazing. No regrets.

@MOAB-UT

Жыл бұрын

It really was pretty easy to be honest. One step at a time. I never felt unsafe- it was fun.

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like an incredible, and less traveled experience. Thanks for sharing! I commend people for knowing their limits. Angels Landing isn't for everyone and there's absolutely noting wrong with that. Best wishes!

@MOAB-UT

Жыл бұрын

@@HomeInWildSpaces Don't encourage cowardice just for the sake of gaining a viewer. We all know over beers with your alpha friends, you would be mocking this dude for quitting. You won't admit it here- we get it. No offense, I passed 75+ year olds on that trail- they were slow but they did it. Celebrate that why don't you. Even he admits he was a chicken- he is right.

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

@@MOAB-UT Your comments are very revealing. It's very clear you feel bigger when you tear people down. Your comments are so misinformed, it's clear you are spinning the fantasy of your choosing. It is not "cowardice" to choose other activities than Angels Landing if you are not prepared for the experience. I would never mock anyone as you have suggested. Hard as it might be for you to understand. I am not motivated by singular or even thousands of views. At Home in Wild Spaces is about a responsible, life-changing celebration of the natural world. You completed Angels Landing, but have demonstrated zero grace or humility here. Instead you are attacking and insulting people. That is cowardice.

@jpn5525

Жыл бұрын

@@MOAB-UT Wow, you seem to know alot about people you don't know or never met. Where did you earn your psychology degree? I bet you wouldn't say that to my face but if you did you would find out how much of a coward I really am. I have a fear of heights but I never had a problem facing losers like you. It doesnt take alot of courage to criticize people when you are anonymous and face no retaliation.

I live in Hurrican Utah about an hour away or less. I think it’s a drone that almost killed you

That is so scary. We were on our way up to Angels Landing a few years ago but turned back. The trail was incredibly busy, lots of young kids and people without spatial awareness. It just didn’t feel great to me. Maybe one day.

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Knowing one's limits and not giving into summit fever is so important when exploring wild spaces. Thanks for sharing your experience! I also hope you've been able to watch the full video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

@meredithgrubb4497

Жыл бұрын

Good job listening to ur gut.

@KelseyStyron

Жыл бұрын

@@meredithgrubb4497 thank you! It’s definitely important to follow your own instincts.

@grandma460

6 күн бұрын

Young kids? That to me seems very foolish and unfair to the kid.

People that fall off Angel's Landing don't land well. We usually have to bring out the Cadaver Dogs to find all the bits of the body after it has exploded on the ground or in the trees. Be super careful attempting this trail.

@HomeInWildSpaces

11 ай бұрын

Caution is definitely recommended. Caution and courtesy. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@amusedBYfools

8 ай бұрын

Yuck and yikes.

@Lovercoffee

11 күн бұрын

Wow!! Considering the extreme consequences of falling and being broken in pieces they should really try to make this hike safer

@Zakiriel

11 күн бұрын

@@Lovercoffee They should put in a gondolla or a tram but they keep saying no.

@DarhaLB

Жыл бұрын

💯 that’d be me too LOL

@Katie-vy5rd

3 ай бұрын

I'll bring dessert. 😊

I'm saying skateboard. The person was carrying it thinking they could ride it down Walter's Wiggles. As I learned from a bobble while descending Angles Landing the first time I hiked it, you should have both hands free at all times to hold the chain. Of course I could see some touron toting a drone up there for some epic (and illegal because flying drones isn't allowed in national parks) flying footage. The kite is a real option too. I can understand the desire to fly a kite up there too even if it is ridiculous. Be warned. I have been on Angels Landing or was in Zion NP the day of or the weekend before 4 of the last 6 fatalities on Angels Landing. I was headed for Yosemite the last time somebody fell from Half Dome. Of course every one of the victims was doing something dumb that had nothing to do with me, but the coincidence is kinda freaky. That and I've had two friends die in Zion, one while rock climbing and another canyoneering. I was miles away both times.

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience and your advice! I hope you've had the chance to watch the full video and find out which toy almost cost me my life. Link here kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

@katie195

Жыл бұрын

No. Never. I am a flatlander. I respect my limitations. I respect gravity even more. Zion has incredible nosebleed scenery. But Zion is brutally unforgiving.

I climbed Angel with my 10- and 12- year old! It was spectacular! Toys DO NOT belong anywhere near such an intense and focused hike…a kite would be completely unexpected…?

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

I completely agree. Here's the full video. Hope you've had chance to watch it.

Skateboard. It’s heavy enough to kill someone!

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for chiming in. I hope you've had the chance to view the full video for the answer, as well as an unrivaled view of this iconic trail. Link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

@marymorningstar6832

9 ай бұрын

A skateboard and I guess I didn’t know a drone was a toy just like a camera isn’t a toy

If you have a fear of heights just don't do this hike. Someone freezing up on a trail is dangerous for everyone.

what almost killed you was another glamper hiker. that's like saying the gun killed but it's actually the person's finger dah

It looks fun but is completely ruined by the amount of people there.

ill guess kite because it seems most ridiculous but a skateboard on the trail would sure be a hazard too/ i wont even get started on drones

It’s a crazy place ! Go late in the evening or butt crack dawn to avoid problems

Lord! Almost click bait.. I feel like I got suckered!

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Full video now available. Link here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

a drone?

Can you harness your self to the chain

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

I suppose technically, yes. But the chain is not really designed for a harness and I'd imagine clipping yourself in would become more of a hinderance than an effective safety precaution. The chain is very different than say the cables on Half Dome. But as far as I'm aware there are no regulations against it. Hope that helps.

@MOAB-UT

Жыл бұрын

Not meant for that. We did however do that at Half Dome in Yosemite. Next day a women slipped there and died. Had harness but was not clipped on and it started to rain. Daniel was her name- 2019. Saw the helicopter recovery- very sobering. Nature is no joke.

I know I'm not going there. Just looking at your little clip on KZread. Makes my legs hurt

They’ve closed off Ayers Rock in Australia pretty well the same reason

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

It's unfortunate but poor choices often lead to reduced access to wild spaces. There is a cave near my home that has been foolishly sealed by gravely misled government leaders because of the poor choices of some. Closures, like tragedies don't need to happen if people pack a little good sense and courtesy. Thanks for chiming in. I hope you've had the chance to watch the full video which shares which toy nearly got me killed, as well as offering an unrivaled glimpse of this iconic trail. full video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

tourists and danger never mix, wish dinosaurs still existed to keep the city trash away from national parks

I hiked the down West Rim Trail in 2020, which comes right into Scouts Lookout without having to go up Walter's Wiggles. Unfortunately, it was during the portion of time that they feared everyone touching the chains would cause a Covid outbreak, so Angels Landing itself was closed. Oh well, just have to go back...

@HomeInWildSpaces

11 ай бұрын

The COVID years were....strange. Hope you make it back and are able to make the trek in the future.

Drone

I did it in the winter with snow 👍😁❄️

@Kitaquatics

Жыл бұрын

Same here

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

That's a magical time to be in Zion, and on Angels Landing.

@metagoat

Жыл бұрын

I did it in winter as well! It was CRAZY, you need foot spike things. We saw maybe 6 people tops.

Thought it was a ball

@kathleenwisialowski4558

9 ай бұрын

I was thinking a marble. A friend recorded a fool throwing hundreds of marbles onto a north rim path. Rangers had to spend hours gathering them up. They are not only a fall risk but also lure children off the path. Diabolical. Praying this wasn't ever to become a trend. Now, I'm thinking drone.

definitely a skateboard. those things are death traps!! 🤣

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Good guess. I hope you've had a chance to watch the full video and get the answer to which toy almost cost me my life.

What a view

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

It is that. I hope you've had the chance to watch the full video. It offers so much more than the short video can. Link here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

@DaveCollierCamping

Жыл бұрын

@@HomeInWildSpaces Thanks

The most dangerous people aren’t the foolhardy, it’s the people who half ass the hike and don’t commit, they hike half way across a chain less section and lay down from fear, blocking anyone behind them

@ThereSaSpiderNMySoup

4 ай бұрын

When I did it there was a guy Literally shaking that would stop and then keep going, then start to turn around, then go again. I was terrified OF HIM! I swear I feared hedgrab on to me if I tried to pass him and we'd both fall.

@moonshroom711

4 ай бұрын

@@ThereSaSpiderNMySoup same situation! I can easily cross the vertical parts of the trail, but there’s always some dude scared shitless in the middle of it

Try it on mushrooms, it’s beautiful

@1biggieb

Жыл бұрын

Try everything on mushrooms.👍👍

@ricekrispy3933

Жыл бұрын

Some people should not try it on mushrooms. Consume the fungi responsibly.

be careful!

Skateboard omg

😮 I shudder to think about it

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

It was not a pleasant experience. But I feel fortunate to be able to share my experience. Hope you've been able to view the full video. It's so much better Thant he short. Link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

A rubber ducky

My guess is drone or kite.

I think drone

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for chiming in. Find out if you're right and get an unrivaled view of this trail by watching the full HDR video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

that video made my feet sweat,no way.🤢😳

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Angels Landing definitely isn't for everyone. But respect for the land and for other people can go a long way to making it a very safe experience.

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

I hope you've been able to view the full video. So much better than the short. Link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

I think drone.

@DarhaLB

Жыл бұрын

I think drone too

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

I hope you've had a chance to view the full video for the answer, as well as an unrivaled view of this iconic trail. Link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

A kite.

A Book of Mormon!

drone

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Home you've had the chance to check out the full video. It gives the answer, as well as an unrivaled view of this iconic. trail. link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

How is a skateboard a toy? Is a bike a toy too? If someone brought a skateboard they were idiots but I’m saying the toy was a Hollywood Barbie who was meeting her girlfriend outdoorsy Karen. They were getting married at the top. What?

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

I take your meaning. I would say that on a roadway, or boardwalk a skateboard would be a tool. But on Angels Landing, or anywhere in Zion National Park, it would be an out-of-place toy and hazard. Hope you've been able to watch the full video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

Skateboard.

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Good guess, but glad that wasn't it. This is no place for a skateboard, or the toy that nearly cost me my life. Hope you've had the chance to watch the full video. Link here kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqqgz8Rxn5Ooc84.html

2024 ki tayyari

B. A drone

Another drone hater.

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

You’ve got me all wrong. I’m a drone operator. However, as a responsible drone pilot I do hate the irresponsible use of drones. It only makes things harder for and builds more barriers for drone operators when people use them irresponsibly, like when people fly drones illegally in national parks. Btw. The toy that nearly got me killed wasn’t a drone.

Still your fault- watch your step. I did it- was easy except some people made it less fun.

@HomeInWildSpaces

Жыл бұрын

Feel bigger? Perhaps one day you'll know what it's like to nearly lose your life thanks to someone's selfishness. I did watch my step. That's why I'm alive and able to warn others about irresponsible, reckless, self-obsessed people who care only about their "fun". You have an obligation to the people who share the trail that supersedes your "fun". If you can't grasp or respect that fact, then stay home.

@MOAB-UT

Жыл бұрын

@@HomeInWildSpaces Wrong. You are 100% responsible. You should stay home if you are going to wine this bad. You went for a hike and oh my, there was something on the trail. Settle down- I hope you did not spill your Starbucks. You don't own the trail- you will encounter obstacles- ever read a ski pass? I have lived on mountains for years- skied and jumped off cliffs. Yes, there are inherent risks like people, object and water bottles on the trails, etc. YOU have to be responsible. If I whined every time something got in my way.... Take up golf- you are not a real hiker. I never read anything so silly- literally no one ever complained like this. Technically, sure, I get it. People should be more careful, but they are not. That's life- come on now.

@Me4Evidence

Жыл бұрын

​​@@MOAB-UTo if someone pushes you off the cliff it's 100% your fault

@MOAB-UT

Жыл бұрын

@@Me4Evidence Yes, it is. I chose to put myself on that cliff. If power goes out during a storm in my home- that is my fault too. I could have planned better and bought a power back up generator. It is a mindset successful people adapt- like Jack Nicholson who said he never missed a put. If you learn to take 100% responsibility for everything and never blame anyone or situations, or weather, or traffic, etc., you will find yourself doing much better in life. everything that happens is 100% on you. If you are successful, in shape, productive, that is also 100% YOUR FAULT.

@vowxhing

Жыл бұрын

I was ready to agree with @DG-ti1jb ‘s comments until I watched the full video. The issue is this clickbait short which implies a harmless toy. When you watch the full video, the OC was basically assaulted by an object. Don’t clickbait people and you have less chance of negative comments. Also, I’m very glad you and all the hikers from that day are okay Edit for typos

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Hier waren wir letztes ja , Zion is ein mega Park

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