Backpacking UTAH Anasazi Ruins! | REMOTE Country!

Hi Guys,
I made a trip to Utah and meet a good friend ( he wanted to be anonymous ) but he is in the video here and there. We went to Cedar Mesa south of Moab, Utah and backpacked into a long sandstone canyon to find some Ancient Anasazi Ruins from over one thousand years ago. We set up camp and hike up to the cliffs to see the ruins of these ancient Puebloan people and discover some amazing artifacts from their time there.
Keep Hiking!
Base Camp Chris
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[@aaronandrews3059]

Videos like this make me miss my home land. Grew up in San Juan County UT and spent every weelenk hiking and exploring these canyons and ruins. They are a great treasure.

[@basecampchris]

Great place to grow up! Fascinating area.

[@quotidian5077]

I wanted to live in the rocks there as a kid.

[@stacypolk3580]

Beautiful. Glad you have a friend with you. Safer that way Chris. I really enjoy your shows.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks 👍 Stacy.

[@ingvarellingsen2925]

Amazing ruins. What a hike! Thank you for sharing this video.

[@ronwolfe9292]

Always enjoy your adventures! Thanks for inspiring and keeping it real! Nothing better than getting out and exploring nature.

[@LateNiteGrafix]

I thought I heard you say you thought Chaco Canyon was in Arizona. Chaco is actually in New Mexico and well worth the visit.

[@michellereed5638]

There is also another settlement that is in Utah also. It looks like this same group abandoned Chaco Canyon, chased out by something, and then when Utah and took a last stand there. It has been discovered by archeologists. I watched a documentary on this very area. IT is linked to the Anastsi. There is a working theory by this one anthropololgist that a group of Mayan Indians came up through South America and possibly attacked the Chaco Canyon Residents, and trying to over take them. This along with possible drought put pressure on their socieity. This is because the next settlement has similair pottery designs and similar basket weaving techniques, similar building techniques, though the structures themselves seem to be more defensive in nature. Also a dark religious tone seems to have overtaken this second group of Anastazi. A possible mixture of Mayan beliefs of cannabalism. Though both the Mayan ancestors of today and DNA linked ancestors of Anastazi that have been found disagree. None the less it was an interesting documentary about the possibility of why these people mysteriously disappeared. They really never disappeared per the biologist and anthropologist, this group simply mixed into other indigious populations per DNA studies!

[@rose101dw]

Thank you so much for sharing this very cool spot with us. I have longed to go myself, but am disabled and can't make that kind of trip. Thank you so much for sharing these unique sacred historical places that I love ♥️

[@sarahstrong7174]

It is amazing to see the canyons, the rocks, the plants, the history, thankyou for showing us. All the best from the U.K.

[@MegaSusanc]

Thank you for sharing. It's truly an awesome place. Awesome as always, Chris. 🤗 HUGS 🤗

[@synthiaofulster8388]

You've had some amazing experiences.

[@johnnyroaming]

Great Filming! Been watching a few of your videos now, they are enjoyable to watch, awesome content your put out. Thanks for sharing your experience. From the North 🇨🇦🤟🏽👍🏽

[@basecampchris]

Awesome, thank you Johnny!

[@johnnyroaming]

I’m very impressed on your filming, keep it up:). Not sure if you have a drone, but you should add in some Ariel shots to give another depth to your already great filing. Hehe plus you seem like a guy who would have a blast operating a drone 🤟🏽

[@mcpheonixx]

If I had to guess, I would think those long, narrow notches in the rock were used to sand and straighten bows and arrows, also spear shafts. Like you mentioned, also to sharpen wooden implements. The knowledge those people had was incredible. Amazing!!

[@kimbowes5487]

Beautiful ancient ruins. Not many people see these!

[@runclimbrepeat]

Very beautiful and interesting location Chris! Thank you for sharing it with us. Safe trails!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks, you too!

[@sarahstrong7174]

I find those walking poles are helpful for tossing the rattlesnakes off the path.

[@irischief1470]

Chris you remind me of my self. When I used to hike 🚶‍♂️ and work in the land what I call home. Fixing them ruines in the canyons. And making them landers so them people could get to them. Benjamin pavisook. Towaoc Colorado Thank you.

[@thebeautifulsouthfan]

I am a BC resident hiker. After watching the terrain in your part of the world. post covid, I am definitely going to hop a plane and head down. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks...I love the wild desert! ( much to see in all of southern Utah )

[@rickgoward9257]

Just an FYI for anybody watching the video to gather intel for the hike. Backpacking in the canyon requires a permit from the BLM office. Day hiking does not require a permit. I personally have done this hike as an in and out and its pretty easy. There is camping at the trailhead. An added bonus for doing it as a day hike is that #1 you can carry much less stuff and #2 is that campfires are not allowed below the rim ( stoves are ok ) but are ok above the rim ( providing conditions are ok ) This kiva is ok to enter ( it is 1 of 2 ok to enter ) and the roof has been reinforced but please try to refrain from walking on it except to enter or exit. Camping on the rim is dispersed and there is a small fee that can be paid at kiosks located near the main road. They just recently raised the rate but I was just there a few weeks ago and I got 1 week for $10 Take only pictures and leave only footprints. Enjoy

[@basecampchris]

Thanks for the info....

[@marykirn6336]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Your Channel ‼️ I Live In NW Indiana, NOT FUN Like Where You Go, BUT I Plan On That Changing ! I Love Hiking ! Thank You From ALL Of Us Who Are TEMPORARY STUCK…. Chris You Are A Great Teacher, Thank You ♥️😊👍

[@marjiecleveland]

Such an interesting place to visit! Fasinating!

[@basecampchris]

Definitely! Thanks Marjie!

[@andycomley]

Entertaining and inspiring. Very interesting ancient site. Much thanks from the UK

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it! Keep Hiking!

[@123gorainy]

Thanks, this was fascinating. Can't believe you climbed down that ladder but glad you did.

[@ensenadorjones4224]

It was built and maintained to look original by the park service. He said it was fastened together with screws. In the video he said they had given them permission to go into the kiva but they were told not to touch anything.

[@red1able]

Very cool adventure. Good going!!!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks! 😃

[@Dnlrmrez]

Thanks for sharing the trip!

[@basecampchris]

top lid converting to a pack is the best!

[@debbienewman7923]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. This is a place I have always wanted to see, so thank you so much for the video. So amazing.

[@TheStarcruiser]

Beautiful!!!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@UrDoinItWrong]

Amazing area to backpack and explore Chris! I 'm jealous, you are lucky to live near such a cool area!!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks..a good trip of hiking and exploring!

[@earthangelorgone]

AMAZING! love seeing this!

[@OldGoatintheWoods]

Truly awesome country there! Visited cliff dwellings back when I was a a little $@%#. Would be phenomenal to visit again. I had to chuckle out loud when your buddy did that little skip on the trail! So cool exploring those ancient Native American dwellings & that Kiva! Yeah, dang sweet.

[@basecampchris]

thanks old goat... it was a good trip to see that and with a good friend.

[@thegreenman7]

I live in Utah. I love my State! It is spectacular!!! I love the videos, keep em coming!!! Cheers!!!

[@adriancozad8308]

Looks like fun...Safty First,always!

[@mikehall8697]

Amazing history and beauty thanks for sharing

[@basecampchris]

Very welcome!

[@debramitchell1430]

Oh my goodness this video was so amazing. A lot of history Loved it.!! I hope you make more videos like this..I have lived in Reno, Nv and I have lived in Lander Wyoming..so beautiful out there!! The mountains was so awesome..I felt as if I was born to live out there..I live in Southwestern Indiana..

[@kathy4084]

Thanks for this splendid adventure! I’m very interested in this ancient culture, but have never been to Utah and your careful exploration was thrilling! You’re an excellent storyteller!

[@janallenbaugh9234]

We used to live in Cortez CO. Visited many of the ruins. Yes I heard the Kivas were for spiritual ceremony. Your story brought back good memories.

[@josephlwallssr6166]

Very cool, hike! Exploring the canyon country Utah and surrounding desert area! Having fun and staying in shape!😀

[@talkingbird7529]

heavy duty rain..thank you for that!

[@basecampchris]

Welcome! Keep Hiking!

[@kevbots7483]

Can not believe you got to go into a Kiva. That is very very special. I used to have a book on how to find all these sites in southeastern Utah published in the 70s. Of course, I don't have it anymore and beat myself up about it once in a while. There's a ton out there that they don't want you to find. AAA used to put out an 'Indian Country' map with sites marked off, can you believe that? They nibbed that in the bud a while ago. ;)

[@basecampchris]

I remember those Indian Country maps! Yes...not easy to locate!!

[@GrandmaBev64]

Cool. I've seen this site before. What a wonderful place to live. That cool pattern design would be on their baskets and pottery. Every tribe has a unique pattern. This would have been on their jewelry and beading and on ceremonial clothing too. There must have been a spring or creek there. Thank You for taking us along. 😊

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

What a GORGEOUS area!

[@teresacorrigan3076]

🇨🇦😊yeah! A Chris video!🤩✨👍

[@farmer9180]

To old to do what you all do so I live vicariously through you. Thanks for the videos.

[@brucebabin4137]

That is too awesome. Enjoy all your adventures. Thanks for the interesting content.😁

[@debbiedee1377]

Wow! Thanks, Chris.

[@ensenadorjones4224]

I remember going to these sites. The dry heat was unbearable. But inside the kiva was so much cooler. We hiked with kids. It was quite the adventure. We didn't touch anything either. We learned that the people who lived at these sites were very short. Average height under 5 feet tall.

[@llew-AZ]

That Kiva was incredible. Nice work

[@jefftomlinson2415]

I’m subscribed to a few other storytellers. KZbin recommend you about a month ago I’ve been a faithful subscriber since then. Love all the stories that you tell and the adventures you go on keep them coming Chris. I really like the campfire stories. Thanks Jeff

[@basecampchris]

thank you!

[@DrDennis]

Cool site Chris, thanks!

[@basecampchris]

Any time!

[@brettnipps7205]

Great vid Chris enjoyed every min.

[@jessierobbins6308]

Good video and thanks for the history lesson.

[@basecampchris]

Welcome...gotta Love history.

[@myzacky96]

Thank you for the great tour, it was really interesting

[@beverlyethridge5084]

Always wanted to go up there. I love it. Thank you.

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it! C🍌

[@frankedgar6694]

Chaco Canyon is about 175-200 miles southeast of this area. Those depressions in the rock are for processing different plants, mostly seeds. Acorns, pine seeds, corn, yucca and such are put in the depression known as a mustard and then ground to powder by another stone, known as a Mano. The different sizes matates would have required specific sizes of manos. Those slots in the wall weren’t for sanding wood. They are used to sharpen the edges of stone tools. Besides the corn, squash and beans they planted, these folks gathered between 2 and 3 hundred plants from the surrounding area to use as food and medicine.

[@misssherryw.7017]

Very interesting would love to see it! I just did...thanks Have fun, be safe, take care.

[@davestuart8864]

outstanding tour Chris!! The canyon lands of Utah with the native encampment thousands of years old!! 😊😊😊😊❤❤

[@kellyestes827]

Wow! I just added this to my bucket list! What a hike! Thanks for sharing Chris.

[@kordellwhite7736]

Hello beautiful video. I am a Monument Valley native. Moab is the best 😊

[@IndianHemlock]

Beautiful place !!

[@basecampchris]

So hidden and beautiful...yes!

[@dannybooqua7647]

This is one of many places our zuni people settle while looking for our present day

[@katenickels617]

fascinating

[@evanburke5460]

awesome

[@ADVNevada]

Very awesome 👍

[@basecampchris]

Cool! Keep Hiking!

[@OH-vt2tu]

I enjoy all your videos, but I really enjoyed this one. You should have more buddies accompany you. Do more stuff together. He can be recording you and he or she can show stuff while you talk. It might cost you, but it would be nice and you'd have each other to watch one another. Anyway, thanks!

[@mysterious.hiker.x]

Really cool to see the history of ancient civilizations. I remember something about the Anasazi relocating elsewhere due to droughts. Hoping to grt the chance to see ruins like that in person someday. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@basecampchris]

very welcome/ amazing it’s so intact after over 1000!years. much to explore down there.

[@lynnestamey7272]

Don't wait too long, my knees went out and didn't ask me! Do it before you can't.

[@markgibsons_SWpottery]

it reminds me of home!!!

[@coloradotrish7297]

WOW oh wow! One of your best! Recently saw a drone post of this exact same place - you gotta find it cause it is amazing!! In this post at marker 16:16 at a grainery look at the black ceiling - wondering if that is natural black rock or charred from fire? And at the kiva you went down the ladder to - before you went down I was wondering what material was below your feet and I'm not sure if I would walk on that ancient wood-constructed roof! Really neat stuff Chris and nice to see idiots haven''t ruined it all yet -from Colorado!

[@headlessspaceman5681]

This is called Bullet Canyon. It's one of the most popular trails in the whole Grand Gulch/Cedar Mesa area and you don't need a guide. THESE TRAILS AND ROADS ARE NOT ADVISABLE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Dogs are not allowed in any of the canyons! Or in any known ruins. DOGS. NOT. ALLOWED. These "roads" are one-lane, narrow high-clearance dirt tracks that turn to mud if there's enough rain or snow. No bathrooms, no vending machines, no drinking water or running water of any kind, but there is a day-use fee, and an overnight fee. Also there are free-range cattle.These trails are undeveloped and unmaintained. And a lot of people like it that way. These trails and roads are not like you will find in a National Park. It is highly recommended that you visit any or all of Utah's national parks first and do some hiking in the area in a National Park and familiarize yourself with the hazards before descending into these remote desert death-traps.

[@Joooooot]

They’re not that bad

[@Eagle-nq2mv]

You have a good life my friend. I’m jealous.😀😀

[@calvinmonroe2408]

That reminds me of Colorado springs cliff dwellings

[@karenfall8678]

Bucket list hike. Thank you!

[@larchlarch9851]

Loved this !

[@basecampchris]

Thanks! Keep Hiking!

[@owizzlebeezy123]

Those smooth things weren't grinding slicks/mortars. Those are usually holes. What you found were blade sharpeners

[@rhinoadventuresplus6317]

This was Cool Chris loved it lots of Cool Stuff Be Safe Rhino Peace

[@basecampchris]

Awesome!

[@bbqpls2569]

Chris love your shirt!! have same one lol!

[@sonjamarohn1134]

Das ist so cool

[@Cali1fo]

Amazing

[@basecampchris]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeffknighton6599]

Has all the incorporated wood been there a thousand years as well? That's the most amazing thing about the place, to me - some of the non-rock components that are still there. Or... has somebody maintained that since?

[@ensenadorjones4224]

This site is maintained. I live in and grew up here in Utah. I have visited site with wood still there but not touched by Park services. Some sites are 1200 years old, and some are 800 years old. The people thrived here from AD 900-1125 It is extremely dry, so the wood doesn’t rot away is what I learned at the visitor center.

[@markexpose175]

Hi. Friend.

[@basecampchris]

Hello 😊

[@sonjamarohn1134]

Wie ein Haus unter der Erde so cool

[@MrTmax74]

Very cool Chris. A place I would like to visit one day.

[@basecampchris]

Amazing placesstill out there!

[@sharonengland5255]

Very Cool . And so interesting. Love to see that . Sue Madre

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Sue Madre! Keep Hiking!

[@kylelee7816]

Great Video Chris. Love your location content! This is such an important part of human history. The wisdom and problem solving skills were amazing. Even though it is more gentrified, I would say Mesa Verde has some fantastic interpretive programs that really tie their lifestyle together.

[@basecampchris]

Yes Mesa Verde would be a good trip! so amazing that so much is still intact. Thanks for watching.

[@macke909]

Thumbs up for the jumping friend!

[@basecampchris]

Yes...good friend of mine.

[@drob8612]

"Will you do a little snippet of me taking a crap?" lmao Great video as always, Chris!

[@basecampchris]

LOL! He's a character!

[@maurol5427]

11:11 " i like mine with sauteed mouse babies" " yah...."

[@delaray7]

😮👍👍

[@germaineprien7691]

Chaco canyon is in NM

[@damarissexton882]

Trey awesome!!!

[@tstoneami]

Chris's hiking partner: "I like mine with sautéed mice babies." Chris: "Yeah?"

[@carolnabors6746]

Beautiful scenery. Unfortunately I don't like to sleep in a tent. Your food looks tasty though. I'm definitely a city girl. Do enjoy watching your videos. 😁

[@rogerscottcathey]

Heard a story their tradition was that before a cataclysm, the "ant people" brought them underground until the surface became inhabitable again, and after emerging they built in alcoves and erected dolmens because the cataclysm consisted mostly of falling debris from the sky and were still wary . . . ? Maybe conflating different lore . . .

[@loriemckinstry5652]

Getting dizziness with the fast swooping around....love your escapes though

[@dannybooqua7647]

All the spiral designs are zuni pueblo along with the hands which represents helping each other out of the third. World

[@sonjamarohn1134]

Das Sieht ja Cool aus war das mal ein Steinhaus Abend da Menschen gewohnt

[@LouisianaAstroRambler]

1000 year old hand prints.. That would give me chills to see that in person.. I wouldn't mind going into that pit at the end, take a little blast of dmt, and lose my mind, in a good way, amongst the ruins lol..

[@robertgarland805]

Carried lots of water to make mud to pack the stones

[@Jasonmbartley]

Very cool hike! I'm planning on doing this with my daughter after we visit arches national Park in a few weeks. Question, did you start at bullet trailhead and do the loop to Sheiks trailhead? Just wondering how you would get back to your car if you did the loop?

[@therevddaviddubay9070]

How much water did you pack in?

[@basecampchris]

A 2.5 liter Osprey reservoir and 2 32oz bottles.

[@therevddaviddubay9070]

thanks

[@achilles1373]

100snof years of erosion it's most likely that the entrance to their homes were more on ground level.

[@Luna-de_azule]

I went to mesa Verde as a child, when they let people go up and see it....

[@davidivers9295]

Please list some of the gear you use and like. Great video. Bears Ears rocks

[@basecampchris]

Thanks for watching David! Yes that is something that could be helpful...good idea!

[@kellimccormick6827]

Kayenta az ,betatakin Anasazi ruins