Backpacking One of the Most Epic Canyons in the World

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Miranda, aka @MirandaGoesOutside and producer Rainer join me for an epic 4-day backpacking trip through Buckskin Gulch and Paria canyon. Buckskin Gulch is known as the longest slot canyon in the world, as it slices through 16 miles of sandstone before joining with Paria Canyon, a stunning canyon on its own. This trip begins in Utah and ends at Lees Ferry on the north end of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. This was the first time I've gone backpacking with either Miranda or Rainer, but we hit it off instantly and just had so a great bond. Our adventure was nothing short of memorable and hilarous.
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[@RainerGolden]

Eric!! This was so great! I had the absolute BEST TIME backpacking with you, and you captured the trip so well! Those timelapses you got! So good! Man, just a stellar video all around. Let’s run it back and do it again! Officially extending the invite for you to come visit Miranda and I in Washington State and do some mountain adventuring together! I can walk in the background and briefly flash some calves just like I did in this all you like! 😂

[@RainerGolden]

Side note - I think my trail name should be “(and Rainer)”. It’s too perfect. 😂🤣

[@eric_hanson]

@@RainerGolden I'm booking my trip now to come up to the PNW! Any video with your calves, no matter how brief, will crush. The (and Rainer) feels pretty on the nose but we need a dedicated Rainer only video!

[@RainerGolden]

100 likes on this comment and I wash my cup.

[@eric_hanson]

Let's get it to 100! Come on people!

[@RangeMcrangeface]

Athletic?

[@toxikliz9610]

Yawp!

[@RainerGolden]

@@toxikliz9610 Yawp!!

[@Mike_Blanda]

😂

[@anninwhack1998]

You all are siblings from another life! LMAO your chemistry w Miranda is just insane. You all need to be regulars and podcasting!!! This video brought a lot of joy to my morning.

[@pyronymph-868]

Yeah this was one of my favorite videos. Too bad only 4 people could comment. I had to add a reply to your comment.

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you! The three of us instantaneously became best friends the moment we met, it was pretty funny. We're already itching to do more!

[@eric_hanson]

@@pyronymph-868 only four people could comment? That's weird. Anyway, so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@SuziPoozi]

Came over from Miranda's channel and wanted to say I loved the collab! All of your personalities are so fun together! I was happy to see you kept even more funny incidents in your video than she did. I hope you come to the PNW and do another show with her.

[@jamiebone8583]

Blaze and I enjoyed sharing the first night's camp with you guys. Also, thank you for your kind words to us on day 2. We reminisced about that man who told us we were good hikers and should slow down, even though we already felt we were hiking like slugs that day 😆. Happy you made it through the storm safely.

[@eric_hanson]

You were both wonderful hosts at that camp site! I enjoyed your singing and playful shadow puppets on the canyon walls. So glad we ran into you!

[@NJRey]

Let me tell you, I saw this trip from Miranda's Chanel, then I got yours on my feed. I did not know you before. I am glad I do now. I don't know how to say it, but it was like Miranda is the bonfire, Rainer is the flint and steel... Then comes Eric like a bucket of gasoline! 😂❤

[@eric_hanson]

This is a truly great comment! Poetic, insightful, comedic. Well done!

[@GarryCollins-ec8yo]

I'm really enjoying the increase in collaborations. This was one of the best.

[@eric_hanson]

I'm here for all the collaborations these days!

[@paulaalekson4109]

Agreed!!!

[@caseyclayton7084]

I’m sorry to thirst but Rainer’s legs deserve a shoutout

[@eric_hanson]

No shame. I couldn't help myself either.

[@rogerj.fugere3570]

Who knew that Rainer was so ripped?!?

[@colbycheesy]

Searched for this comment 😂

[@chriscrowhurst]

The Timelapse of the stars at your first campsite was stunning. The shadow of the canyon walls framing the sky! Chef’s kiss

[@RedCatt423]

Loved this video and hike. Miranda and Rainer's first time experience added tons of fun and awe. I would never do this hike without an experienced hiker like you that knows the conditions of weather and terrain. I am jealous I will never get the chance to hike a canyon like that.

[@eric_hanson]

Hey ya never know, there are ways to make it happen!

[@Chris-ov4zc]

Awesome video! The banter between the 3 of you really added to the charm! Really appreciated you including Rainer in the video; I feel like sometimes people forget that the camera person is doing everything the "influencer" is doing, but "backwards and in high heels " (to reference a ballroom dancing joke).

[@eric_hanson]

As Miranda says, the three of us have camera-stry! Yeah Rainer deserves some serious credit for doing all this plus filming!

[@moulindaccessoire.3072]

Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire?

[@amywert8088]

At about 17mins, when the camera gets left behind and it's the three of you so tiny with the huge walls... wow. You need to all have that poster size in your homes!

[@SheriPhaffArtPaintBrushed]

This was so fun to watch! Please more of Rainer's popping calves. And more of the three of you together! New subscriber!!

[@eric_hanson]

Common theme: More of Rainer's legs!

[@Wendy-cf5tv]

Loved this! And Rainer! He just might need his own channel or cameos for sure! Beautiful video. My sister knew one of the hikers who were lost in the flood last year. So very tragic. Nature is unrelenting.

[@eric_hanson]

This video needed even more Rainer and it would've been better. It's such a beautiful place but when it's like this it's easy to forget about how lethal they can be if the weather turns.

[@phyllissmith1105]

That. Was. Awesome! Thanks for taking us along with you!

[@christianmartel5247]

That would be insane a group backpacking trip with you ,Dan, Steven, Justin,Kyle, Taylor and Madison Clysdale😮

[@kgwash]

Second, third, etc this comment.

[@0808anwar]

lol that will be epic like Avengers Assemble

[@sunshinesill2720]

Love this collab! Now you have to go on a trip with Miranda to her favorite trail.

[@paulkhanna1]

Rainer reminding us to click the affiliate links was hilarious. I can't believe how gorgeous this hike was.

[@eric_hanson]

haha Rainer is very helpful!

[@viscachaventures390]

KZbin V2.78 has just been released! This is THE best content creator based edit on the internet! Mesmerizing, intriguing, captivating, and (wait for it) Original! Hats off!

[@eric_hanson]

well shoot, thank you very much!

[@jbrooks12]

Fabulous scenery!!! Really Nice to see Rainer, we usually just get to hear an occasional off camera comment.

[@ExplorewithEast]

Agree

[@eric_hanson]

Rainer needs more screen time. I found him to be delightful and insightful! haha, we bro'd out hard!

[@doublegreat]

Strong filming, format, and hike! I watched both povs, please carry on!

[@musicalnomad8]

I like Rainer’s Dead Poets Society reference at the very end. 😊

[@grimgranite]

I loved this so much! Outstanding!!

[@eric_hanson]

Thanks Gordon!

[@candisscott6267]

Love this. So happy to see Miranda/reiner with you

[@amywert8088]

There's a quote that goes something like, "my childhood lead me to believe there would be a much greater risk of quicksand", because of ALLLLllll the cartoons and kid's TV! You're just that much younger than I am and didn't know to look out for that!

[@waltbrim5897]

What a spectacular place. That night sky was incredible.

[@musingwithreba9667]

That was AWESOME! you 3 are so much fun individually, all together what a riot! 😂 you should do more of these 👍 And that slot canyon...stunning! I think I would be very scared of floods, but holy jeez, it's so beautiful. What a trip!

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you! We're all planning our next adventure already since we had just so much fun.

[@davidcooper8390]

Its cool to see the different perspectives from the same trip on the different channels. Thanks for the gorgeous footage of a very cool place.

[@manng1214]

The canyons are beautiful. Nice to see Miranda and Rainer also. They're awesome!

[@beck57]

Great video! The trail... The night sky.... The campsite.... The banter! Thank you to all! So fun. 🙂

[@eric_hanson]

As you can tell we had a pretty nice time out there!

[@jaz_likes_bees]

Came over from Miranda’s channel 🧡 - Beautiful trek! - Love how much love Rainer is getting in the comments 😂 - Need to know about those sunglasses - Really excited to watch some more of your content - coming from an “old school” photographer, I really appreciate the way you see light ☀️

[@eric_hanson]

Pretty special place huh?! Rainer deserves all the credit for those calves! And thanks!

[@SamClarkPhoto]

Awesome collab with incredible scenery and videography! Definitely a place I'd love to go hiking in. I can see why you love it so much Eric!

[@monkeyboy6590]

You guys definitely need to do more together! Loved the video!

[@jdieselette]

The footage is gorgeous

[@jerrybobteasdale]

Very picturesque. The light in those slots was gorgeous.

[@bjbeck11]

Great video - thank you! Those night time time lapses were next level!

[@ruth370]

Love this collaboration!!!

[@cristinao1574]

This was amazing! So beautiful!

[@veronica0406]

That Astro Timelapse was amazing! ✨

[@wandering_butnotlost]

I am loving all the content from this trip!! Seeing everyones videos come out is making me so happy, you and miranda seemed to have clicked so well! We need more adventures with you two (and rainer) 🤞

[@eric_hanson]

The three of us were instant friends. More to come!

[@StuntMulisha]

Epic!!!! I love watching your trips!!!

[@itsmeLori]

This looks so epic, the Southwest terrain is stunning and otherworldly-I took a trip a couple of years ago around that area-kayaking and hiking only, not backpacking-and couldn’t believe it

[@eric_hanson]

the Southwest is full of so many magical little places. I love it so much here! You should definitely try a backpacking trip some time!

[@adventureswithcorrine]

The confluence of the Paria and Colorado in Glen Canyon NP at Lee's Ferry is very interesting. The muddy Paria and clear Colorado swirl and mix in a beautiful way! Now I want to hike this slot canyon!

[@Lois5650]

Love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@habituallinestepper8839]

Those slot canyons are beautiful what an amazing place to hike

[@hotarutomoe4697]

Wonderful video and awesome editing! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I really feel the joy and happy vibes all the way here. :)

[@Stewbphoto]

That looks like an awesome hike ...

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

What an incredible hike that has to be. The views and colors were spectacular!!

[@eric_hanson]

It's otherwordly!

[@timclark1324]

I love both videos from you guys!! It would be so awesome to go backpacking with you guys!! Thanks for the great content!!👍👏🙌

[@user-dr4mx8ji1g]

Amazing hike 🙌🏽👏🏽👍🏽 Thank you again guys !

[@eric_hanson]

Absolutely!

[@deborahpratt8311]

Amazing … love it

[@cathyhall1338]

Another crazy fun video with the three of you. And it's tough to beat that scenery.

[@eric_hanson]

One of the most gorgeous places on earth!

[@maddy7418]

Miranda peeing her pants a little in the beginning is so real 😂 I have a bad habit of putting off peeing until I’m dancing to find a spot about to pee myself lmao

[@schulzbrianr]

Dude, absolutely SICK night footage, and the nature shots are amazing.

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you! I definitely geek out over night timelapses.

[@BackcountryExposure]

Ahhh this was awesome! So fun to watch your experience from the same days as me, especially that final night sunset that was so good! Loved it dude! 👊🏻

[@eric_hanson]

So wild that we were in the canyon at the same time! I thought for sure we were gonna run into you.

[@KarlaStorm]

Fantastic video! Amazing trip! So much fun to watch. You guys have to do another trip sometime. ❤

[@Jedwoods]

Miranda wiping her hands on the rock wall made my teeth hurt.

[@glaw5629]

Really enjoyed this collab!

[@Ipackwood69]

Love the vibe and music in this video.Thanks Eric ✌🏽🤟🏽

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you! Really happy with the music in this one too.

[@marilynbrooks2767]

Happy to have found your channel through Miranda goes outside. Love your videos and stories.

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you so much! Glad you're here!

[@ArthurOfThePond]

This is a really beautiful video, Eric. Such a stunning place to hike, but I would feel so trapped. I'm just gonna enjoy it on film.

[@eric_hanson]

haha yeah, buckskin can feel a little claustrophobic. But I love it!

[@hannahcollins1816]

Found your channel through Miranda's when I watched their canyon hike video this morning - love their channel and, judging by how well you all gelled, I'm guessing I'll love yours too!! More collabs with them would be so fun all-around!

[@eric_hanson]

So glad you came over here! Miranda, Rainer, and I are already planning our next adventure! We'll definitely do some more!

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Fantastic video. Beautiful landscape. Thank you for sharing.

[@eric_hanson]

You're welcome!

[@westcoastislander6699]

Of the many backpacks we have done in Utah area, Paria Canyon is on the "must do again" list. We hiked from White House and got the gradual "introduction" to the canyon with the walls getting higher and the canyon getting more narrow as you hike along. We sampled Buckskin Gulch from the bottom on the way through. Disappointed that you didn't stop at Wrather Arch, which is pretty darn amazing. It's a mind blowing and humbling hike any way you slice it. So cool to see you with Amanda and Ranier too. Looking forward to more collaborations. Thanks for this!

[@eric_hanson]

I haven't hiked in from White House yet, although I'm sure I will at some point! And yeah, no arch. Sadly. Next time though!

[@spickymaster]

Love you 3! This was a perfect collaboration, what a hike 🤩

[@eric_hanson]

Best hike in the Southwest!

[@jamesterry5409]

Crazy good video. The music selection totally fits the video. And looks like a fantastic trip.

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you! I'm really pleased with how the soundtrack came together on this one.

[@PaulSchortemeyer]

🎉Great hike! The camera work was fantastic too 👍

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you so much!

[@Iblk13]

Love your new editing style. Very inspiring.

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you! You can probably tell I'm having a lot of fun!

[@Gmamapolly]

Loved the video! Camera footage is so awesome! Really enjoyed

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you so much! I'm really happy with how it all turned out!

[@kigo27]

@eric_hanson, how is the quality of still photography on the Insta360?

[@eric_hanson]

@@kigo27 I think it's pretty good actually. Especially if the end goal is social media then it's great. If you're wanting to print photos out to hang on a wall it might not hold up super great.

[@jahshuah]

The FPV down the river was quite the nice touch!

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you!

[@danareed1656]

u guys are all awesome !

[@sheilahenry7279]

Enjoyed this video. So different from your usual. It’s not as much a meditating beautiful inner peace. I liked it but like the solo or w/ Kristi much more. The one w/ Dan was a little less chatty but nothing beats the quiet beautiful photography. Guess, I like my thoughts better than active discussions. Just me?

[@Mike_Blanda]

I’m loving these Collaborations Eric and these canyon is absolutely stunning! I definitely need to get to AZ one day- that time lapse of the stars was 🔥 you have a special way of brining content alive man

[@eric_hanson]

Thanks so much Mike, come on out! AZ is the best!

[@Mike_Blanda]

@@eric_hanson I absolutely will! Don’t know the area well so I may need a trail guide 😉

[@Mike_Blanda]

@@eric_hanson if your ever bored and want to extend an invite, I’d come backpack with ya at the drop of a dime lol Wife would kick me out for that invite 😂

[@FluxApex]

This was such a good video, could really feel the fun

[@eric_hanson]

This was about the most fun I've ever had on a backpacking trip!

[@EricSpriggs]

Beautiful, reminds me of a few sections of the Grand Gulch.

[@eric_hanson]

Yeah, Grand Gulch is great too. This one is a bit more narrow!

[@jhh243]

This was an awesome video! Great camaraderie!

[@devinface]

Whoa, Rainer is jacked!

[@kristymoore7052]

I’m going to have to pull out a map. When you said Lee’s Ferry, aha, I know that spot. Very, very awesome video!

[@eric_hanson]

It all makes more sense when you see it in relation to the surrounding landscape.

[@dominiquejoly6239]

Thank you so much!!

[@tonydejesus2134]

Ironically, there’s no affiliate link for that coffee cup 😂 Another great video, thanks for taking us along.

[@eric_hanson]

haha that's hilarious. Good catch! I'll update it.

[@JamesPinkston-ei1zs]

The star footage was sick. Unexpected treat.

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you! I love night timelapses.

[@brandonhutchins3041]

Your videos always bring me much joy!

[@eric_hanson]

aww shucks! I'm honored!

[@debbilermond1553]

What a totally awesome slot canyon you picked to hike! Eric, you need to get Ombraz sunglasses! I lost a good pair of sunglasses on my hat on the PCT near Trout Lake. Never did find them so I bought a pair of Ombraz and haven't lost them yet, LOL! Thank you, Eric, Miranda and Rainer for slogging through the cold water and mud for us so we didn't have to. I don't like getting my feet wet with shoes on. 🤣

[@eric_hanson]

Yes! I actually own a pair of Ombraz and I do enjoy them for backpacking. And you're welcome, I'll keep "suffering" out there for you!

[@debbilermond1553]

@@eric_hanson I wanted to also give you feedback on your new camera. The color & clarity were superb! My 4K color corrected monitor made it feel like I was there with you guys in Buckskin Gulch & Paria Canyon, slogging and all. 😉

[@eric_hanson]

@@debbilermond1553 hey that's great to hear! It was my test run so I was a little unsure if I'd like the look of it. I'm pleased with how it turned out!

[@aaronlong6963]

That looked like a awesome hike.

[@eric_hanson]

it's a pretty incredible place!

[@christimartin8512]

Thanks for sharing your video! I have tried for years to be able to go to Buckskin Gulch.

[@cassiemoore6854]

This is amazing I lol love to do this hike

[@suemoore1965]

🌺💗 COOL TRIP 💗🌺

[@tracykooken2606]

Eric, what a wonderful trip 😍 !!! I love the night shots. The first night sky was over the top !!! U have no idea how much I love the night sky !!🤪🤭. Can't thank u enuf.

[@eric_hanson]

So glad to hear it! I geek out over night photography and I love including shots in my videos.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

This is pretty cool. I've done of few slot canyons out there. Never one this long though.

[@eric_hanson]

It's reeeal long! But so good!

[@lysan1445]

This is stunning! On a side note: I wear neoprene socks if I have to go through cold water. They keep my feet warm.

[@eric_hanson]

yeah we were wearing neoprene socks for days 2 and 3

[@lysan1445]

@@eric_hanson, I should have expected it based on all your experience. Smart.

[@wandaesch7314]

Wow this is beautiful. Would love to hike this but coming from Alberta it is really challenging to get the permits 🙁

[@KrafftyGoesBackpacking]

As always, beautiful video... but you didn't fall... it was a graceful way to sit down quickly😅 followed by karma and you seeing Miranda sit down quickly yet graceful also The chemistry between all three of you is amazing. You could tell us that y'all have done this numerous times and we would believe you.

[@eric_hanson]

haha I like that, we were all graceful as swans out there.

[@HighlanderNorth1]

The _actual_ longest(& deepest) slot canyons in the world are here in northern Delaware. There's 7 of them, all between 74 - 92 miles long and 350+ feet deep. They cut right through the western Himalayas in the Wilmington De region.

[@eric_hanson]

I have never heard of these places, are you talking about Delaware like in the US?

[@ShathAllenson]

Great episode

[@laz_607]

Dan B. is missing out! Wishing him a speedy & healthy recovery. #dreamteam

[@eric_hanson]

Dan definitely missed out, but we've got some adventures in store.

[@Colorado_Kkid]

Gorgeous cinematography ... As usual ... It has me wanting to check this destination out ... Thanks for sharing this adventure with us ... Very enjoyable! Question ... Can this trip be done in 1 to 2 additional days so you do less miles per day?

[@eric_hanson]

Absolutely. We did this in four days but you could absolutely stretch it out. I did it in five days about five years ago and that was very nice, although it actually felt almost too leisurely.

[@ajleonardi]

Awesome video! I’m about to pull the trigger on a zen bivy system and noticed you put the new pillow in the same stuff sac with the sheet/quilt. Is that the 10L? Or does it all still fit in the 7L with the pillow?

[@VinceButler]

Hearing Guster on the soundtrack was a lovely surprise! Had no idea Eric was a Gusterrhoid

[@eric_hanson]

haha thanks! I really dig that track.

[@nicolewilliams8215]

Love this video. Found myself smiling the whole time. Question: how did you dry out shoes and socks when getting to camp late and cold nights?

[@eric_hanson]

We just set shoes and socks aside and put on camp shoes for the evenings. They didn't really dry but that didn't matter much because after 4 seconds of hiking you'd be right back in the water the next day.

[@velociroger]

Tfw Miranda says virgin voyage instead of maiden voyage again lmao

[@eric_hanson]

hahaha oh man, good catch!

[@chandaharkins4418]

Rainer looks like Shakey Graves (but prolly more buff). I enjoyed this video! I shall continue to check out your channel. Beautiful footage!

[@eric_hanson]

People being surprised by Rainer's buffness is the theme of the video really.