Beneath the Surface // Buckskin Gulch in the heart of winter

The longest slot canyon in the country, Buckskin Gulch is a world of ethereal colors, textures and sounds -- and owes its existence to the periodic floods that scour its walls.
Usually attempted in the spring and summer, we choose the winter to have it for ourselves. But after a series of recent snow storms, the landscape was primed for some very high (and bone-chillingly cold) water.
This video showcases a hidden world born of devastation and renewal that results in a unique landscape and one of our favorite hikes of all time. Follow Michael and Candice into Buckskin Gulch...and discover what lies beneath the surface.
**Editors note (3/17/23): approximately five weeks after our trip, Buckskin Gulch registered its first flash-flood related deaths. Sadly, two individuals of a three-person group perished in mid-March. They were experienced hikers, and their tragedy highlights the dangers of Buckskin Gulch -- even when it's outside of peak monsoon season.**
Shuttle information: Seeking Treasure Adventures. The owner is experienced and wise. He knows Buckskin Gulch inside and out. He will refuse service to you if he feels that you are inexperienced, unprepared, or if the conditions warrant it. My advice: do your research on this place, then use him to shuttle (or guide) you, and when he speaks, listen!
0:00 Intro
0:55 Wire Pass
3:55 Buckskin Gulch
10:15 Buckskin Gulch Highlights
11:09 Discovery

[@cyclyst]

I hiked it in april of 2024..gotbto the ropes and turned around. There was no water at all. Lots of sand that i complained about. Now that i see this, i welcome the sand. You two are darned adventurous to go in them conditions. Bravo.

[@whistlepig]

Thanks for watching and for your comment! I'd love to see it dry. Those frozen, wet, winter conditions made for some very slow going. Happy Trails!

[@TrailsOfWander]

@Whistlepig: A truly magnificent video. The best Buckskin Gulch video I have ever seen. You are a talented story teller both with images and words. This video deserves to go viral. The idea of hiking Buckskin Gulch in Winter was great. It really looks more beautiful and even more interesting. Be careful out there, and keep filming!

[@whistlepig]

Thank you very much. I'm grateful for your critique. I'd love for this one to go viral -- still figuring out how to make that happen! Thanks again for watching and for the positive feedback. Take care and happy trails.

[@D.Simone.s]

You guys are tough.. very different video :) def did not fail. Wish I knew some adventurous people like you all.

[@whistlepig]

Thank you for watching! SHE is very tough. I just try and keep up! ;)

[@woody6773]

I’m glad you added an “editor’s note” about the two tragic deaths of hikers that got caught in a terrible flash flood. When hiking slot canyons many inexperienced people think they can just climb to higher ground, which is not an option as your video shows. You have to respect Mother Nature. Video was well done.

[@whistlepig]

Many thanks for the complement. And yes, it is a place to be respected. It's tragic what happened to those folks, and unfortunately it will continue to happen. Mother Nature is the one in control!

[@normanq1206]

Went to Buckskin Gulch September of last year . One of the most unforgettable experiences I've ever had. It was pretty hot when walking out in the wash, but much cooler when in the slot canyons. Always check the weather in the surrounding area before hiking the canyons. Great video.

[@whistlepig]

I'd love to hike it in the fall. But then again, I'd like to try in again in the winter since I failed on completing it! Either way, you're right that it's an unforgettable experience.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Hiked it in March 2024. Amazing experience.

[@whistlepig]

Hopefully you had less water than us! Congrats on hiking it. I want to return!

[@carolina_girl3484]

FANTASTIC video.. Loved the way you filmed this!!

[@whistlepig]

Thanks so much for watching! It was an incredible adventure.

[@candicemaliska8844]

Thank you for the time and effort you put into this adventure and video. I love this.

[@whistlepig]

It wouldn't have been half the adventure without you.

[@carolleimbach6407]

Beautiful!❤

[@mpg314]

Just beautiful, thank you

[@whistlepig]

Thank you very much.

[@rossmiddleton5961]

your best film for now

[@rossmiddleton5961]

well old trees is a close second but your not that hot

[@rafaelrieck6655]

A really great video. Walked there in the eighties (now I´m 80). An event of my life. Greetings from old Germany and have many good walks in the future!

[@whistlepig]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm glad you were able to visit this spectacular place. Happy trails.

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Great job with the video and story telling! Just happened on to your video. I experienced Wire Pass and the Gulch without the ice and water. It is magnificent. Thank you for sharing your adventure!😀👍❄️

[@tonics7121]

I enjoyed this about as much as any hike I can think of on here. Great job taking us along with you!!

[@whistlepig]

I'm grateful for you comment! So glad you watched (and enjoyed) the movie. Happy trails.

[@bgood2me2]

I am so excited to see your next video and adventure! I love your editing, video comments and captured moments. 😮

[@whistlepig]

Thank you so much. That means a ton!!

[@redcanyonoutdoorquest6220]

I wanted to add too that your content and production quality is fantastic. There are lots of hiking channels but yours is very engaging in content and quality. Thank you.

[@whistlepig]

Thank you. I appreciate it very much. Happy trails.

[@derek6947]

Impressive! Your channel is an undiscovered gem.

[@whistlepig]

Thank you very much for the complement. I hope to keep making these fun vids and appreciate you watching! Happy Trails.

[@TheExpendables4]

Great job!!👍💪...the Lady is a kind of Sunshine😊🙏

[@whistlepig]

She really is!! Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Trails.

[@jimjr4432]

Very, very good video. I love the descriptive language, photography and the whole experience. Wow.

[@whistlepig]

I'm grateful for your comment. Thank you and happy trails!

[@ericlasker7397]

Long Haul, I just happened upon this and WOW! You outdo yourself with each video. Very special that you could share with Candace. Proud to call you my friend (and lunch is long overdue!). YeeHa!

[@whistlepig]

Thank you so much! I am proud to call YOU my friend. Looking forward to catching up with you...and getting on an overdue hike as well.

[@janmccann8081]

Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. Greetings from England!

[@whistlepig]

Thanks for watching, Jan. Happy trails!

[@janmccann8081]

@@whistlepig I look forward to more videos!

[@switchflare]

Superb composition! You two are brave for taking on Buckskin in those conditions. I was laughing when Candice was giggling through the ice water. My wife would turn tail at the first sign of icy water! I couldn't believe you guys were taking on that deep water without drysuits or at least wetsuits. Come back when conditions are better. Wire Pass to White House is awesome when the canyon is mostly dry and Paria flow is manageable. I was in there the day they built that ladder! Crazy to see it's current resting place!

[@whistlepig]

Thank you so much. It was an incredible experience. Candice sure did help to keep the mood light, but the chest-high ice water proved to be too much! I'd like to experience Buckskin in all seasons. Winter was wonderful because we had it to ourselves...but I'm brining neoprene next time! That ladder is a crazy monument to the power of water!

[@hendrsb33]

I was shivering just watching you wading in ice water. You're a better man than I!😬 I've entertained the notion of hiking the length of the Buckskin for a while but after a 4-day trip hiking into it from the Paria River end, I gave up on the idea. The Gulch was a profoundly beautiful place but the tight canyon walls began to feel oppressive to me after a couple of days, not getting very much sunlight at the bottom. Still, I'm glad to have been there. Coyote Gulch is another cool canyon to visit.

[@whistlepig]

It was fun. And I was over my head (literally), but it was satisfying to visit a place that's been on my list for a really long time. I can understand the oppressive feeling. I wasn't in the canyon long enough to feel it, but I'm sure a few more days down there and I would have been craving some sunlight! Happy Trails!

[@hendrsb33]

@@whistlepig I'm a tall person so I take care to keep my extremities warm. If I had taken the same dip, I'd have ice block hands and feet for a while afterwards. I tend to watch a lot of travel vids during the winter months as inspiration to get out in the spring when it gets warmer. I'm laying down plans to visit other places in the Paria/Escalante area. Thanks for putting this out there!

[@richardreyes5498]

Great job of describing the beauty and the grandeur of this beautiful place! We were there in the summer being cautious of the monsoon season. Even if you don’t see it all it’s TRULY AMAZING!!

[@whistlepig]

Thank you so much for watching and for your positive comments. Happy Trails!

[@mikelauzon5078]

Thank you for this amazing film. We were there just last year and watching your film was like being there again. Great job!

[@whistlepig]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. I'm glad you were able to explore Buckskin, and hopefully this movie brought back some memories!

[@marcoagostoni8827]

great video and editing. Utah is so beautiful

[@whistlepig]

Thanks so much. Utah is incredible -- it would take several lifetimes to explore it all. Happy Trails.

[@28105wsking]

You are a wonderful and expressive writer! Well done! A beautiful video. And thank you so much for the pleasant soundtrack! Hug!

[@whistlepig]

Thanks so much. That means a lot!

[@llanitedave]

I hiked Buckskin Gulch and down the Paria River one rainy weekend in May many years ago. We didn't deal with ice, but we did encounter a couple of chest-deep pools, I lost a boot in quicksand in the Paria River, and yeah, the hypothermia was real. Your video brought back both the fantastic and the frightening memories. The main difference between my experience and yours, though, was the broad and contagious smiles I see on your faces with your adventure. My expressions were almost certainly mostly grimaces. In hindsight? One of the peak memories of my lifetime. I'm very glad I did it! And I'm glad to see your video. It's a beauty.

[@whistlepig]

So glad to bring back the memories! The smiles were real, but there was certainly an undercurrent of respect (and fear) of the conditions. Thanks for watching. Happy trails.

[@billj5645]

Those are amazing arrays of crystaline structures. I've been in the gulch several times, when it was warmer and there was less water. I can't imagine going there and experiencing hypothermia. Buckskin gulch may be the longest slot canyon but there are numerous other places in Utah that offer epic backpacking.

[@whistlepig]

I'm hooked and would love to explore some of the other slots in the area. The technical ones sound appealing...but I have much to learn beforehand.

[@trailandtravel]

Super cool film! Thanks for sharing, I’d love to make it here someday!

[@whistlepig]

Thank you for watching. Based on the other places you explore, I think you would love Buckskin Gulch!

[@trailandtravel]

@@whistlepig I am really looking forward to it! thanks for the info in your video!

[@Ashley_Schaeffer]

I love Buckskin and the Paria Canyon wilderness... Was just here in October... It was beautiful! I feel like fall is one of the best times to visit... less water and ice levels...

[@whistlepig]

I'll bet the fall is a perfect time to be there. I'm hoping we can get back out there. What a magical place. Happy trails!

[@PresentMomentPhotographs]

Awesome video! Loved the editing and shots!

[@whistlepig]

Thanks so much. That means a lot. Happy trails!

[@PresentMomentPhotographs]

@@whistlepig It’s an awesome spot! The flash floods are scary though!

[@thomasmaughan4798]

Nice drone work!

[@whistlepig]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@trinidadscorpion3835]

Great photography and story. Very brave to go there in winter but much fewer people at that time. Buckskin Canyon preceded the mythical biblical flood stories and has even preceded the story of humans.

[@whistlepig]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It could be seen as cavalier for us to have gone in there during the winter, but we did the research and felt like our experience with winter hiking/mountaineering/kayaking gave us a strong perspective and good decision making skills to give it a shot. It was a tremendous experience in a magical place, a place as you say that has endured for far longer than us humans!

[@drone_boss]

Have only been down it in the Summer. ❤

[@whistlepig]

I'd love to see it in the summer...but I also want to return to try and complete a winter attempt since I was foiled last time!

[@bratt_116]

Hike done and film by many people , nothing to brag about . But your filming skills are a top level ! As a photographer and not a video maker I enjoyed every second of it . Greetings from Poland . 🥂

[@whistlepig]

Thank you very much! That is a big complement. I am just a novice videographer, but trying to get better with each new movie. Cheers!

[@geonerd]

Wading through the icy mud. FUN!! 🤪

[@afaquekhan2271]

The video kept me engrossed all through

[@whistlepig]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching it!

[@YewtBoot]

Nice video. We did a part the last week of November a couple of years ago. That was a decent time to go, though it was still somewhat crowded.

[@whistlepig]

I'll bet that was a good time to go. I'd love to see it in all seasons. But I'd really like to go back in winter -- with some neoprene this time!

[@dalethrockmorton2555]

Gorgeous and amazing the fear of flash flood had to be over the top I've seen a flash flood on the virgin 10 ft high debris and water if you were to be in its path no chance for survival bravo to you

[@whistlepig]

I would LOVE to see a flash flood -- from a safe distance of course! Thanks for watching.

[@garypalmer2066]

I've hiked Buckskin 3 times in three seasons, Spring, summer and fall. Back in the 80s and 90s before the regulations.

[@whistlepig]

That's awesome. You had it to yourself back then! I'd love to see it in all seasons.

[@kenzijaya7317]

Amazing video CANT believe it’s only got 12 thousand views anyways love from Scotland also you have to go back and reach that destination 😅

[@whistlepig]

Thank you for the complement. That means a lot. It haunts me that I didn't reach the end!!!

[@jameshuntsman6046]

My friend Jared and I did the hike years ago. We hiked through buck skin then down the Paria to Lees Ferry. We hadn’t made any plans on how to get back to our car, we spent one night out. We figured we could hitch hike back to our car. So we went to the Navajo bridge, there were two Indian girls selling jewelry. We asked them what our chances were at getting a ride. They said slim to none. We tried for about 15 minutes. Then headed up,to the Marble canyon lodge. They gave us a list of people we could pay to take us back to our car. Luckily a local Indian women agreed for $90 to come pick us up. She asked us why did we did it in two days, and if we even enjoyed it. I’ll never forget the look of puzzlement on her face. I’m much older and wiser now and take more time to enjoy my hikes with my wife. Fun hike, thanks for your video. Oh, we did it in Teva sandals, not recommended. I liked you socks.

[@whistlepig]

I love this story. That is quintessential adventure right there!!

[@stefonthemove]

Doing this in September to celebrate the big 50!

[@whistlepig]

You're going to love it! Best wishes.

[@bristleconepinus2378]

we made it down to those petroglyphs, turned back there, it's about 12 miles rainy weather will kill you there.

[@dandebbieminert5712]

Glad you made it out. I wouldn't commend a shuttle/guide that would drop off unfamiliar hikers in that season with those conditions. No communication, no other (smart) hikers, wouldn't take much of an injury or bad luck to end up dead.

[@whistlepig]

I understand your point about the dangers of Buckskin Gulch, and by extension any outdoor venue, especially in winter. But I fully commend the professionalism of our shuttle driver. I was in communication with him months in advance. He asked thorough questions about my experience...he even researched me! He and I stayed in touch to discuss the conditions. In our discussions I believe he sensed in me a lot of experience (hiking, kayaking, mountaineering) and also a humility that mother nature is not to be taken lightly! That same guide has refused service to many people. But he felt confident that Candice and I would make good decisions based on our experience. You are right that there are guides out there who will drop off people without ascertaining their experience level, but not Yermo. He's one of the good guys!

[@redcanyonoutdoorquest6220]

Great video. Beware of “local experts”. I’ve lived there my whole life and have never seen that guy. Unfortunately there are a lot of predators who give poor advice in an attempt to make a buck.

[@whistlepig]

Understood. Many thanks.

[@qsbroom]

Wow‼️Michael‼️Candice‼️Y'all are living out my dreams‼️This is so cool....really I can't seem to come up with the right words ..it's just AWESOME‼️ Thanks for posting.....Have you been to the petroglyphs in SC?

[@whistlepig]

Thanks so much, Quentin. It was a crazy adventure. I've seen the petroglyphs near Table Rock. Stumbled upon them and luckily there was someone there who pointed them out to me -- otherwise I would have walked right past them!

[@qsbroom]

You looked like you might be close to hyperthermia....I believe Candice probably saved your life ‼️

[@glennshaffer2682]

Warning! This video highlights the beauty of the hike as they turn back at the first chest height water. They just got started! The death zone really begins thereafter. My experienced friends and I attempted Wire pass to White Houses and had to turn back impassable. It was summer and I was freezing in the water. Winter hikes should be banned. Top 10 most dangerous hikes.

[@whistlepig]

Glenn, thanks for the comment. Yes, this hike is dangerous, and not just during the monsoon season. The temperature of the water in winter makes it a potential death zone. And knowing that before doing this hike is key. But banning a hike is a slippery slope. I do believe it is up to the managing entity (BLM, Park Service, Forest Service, etc) to educate people on the risks, but ultimately it is up to each of us to do the research and decide for ourselves whether any adventure is worth the personal risk. For instance, my partner and I did a ton of research and consulted with a trusted local. We were fully prepared for waist-deep water....but not for chest deep. Had we brought neoprene uppers, we could have continued. But lacking this piece of gear made our decision to turn around an easy one. You bring up an interesting point, which gets me thinking about how many people die each year in the Grand Canyon -- usually from heat exhaustion and a lack of preparation/education. But I can't imagine shutting the park down during the dangerous summer season or banning the trails to the bottom of the canyon. I wonder what ways information can be better disseminated. Information and experience: the best way to arm ourselves against disaster in the backcountry. Thanks again for the comment. It's an important discussion for all of us to consider!

[@gray46705squirrel]

You mentioned a shuttle... is there any more information about shuttle service? Nice work on your videos. You inspire me to check out places like this.

[@whistlepig]

Thanks so much. I hope you're able to go -- it's an amazing place -- but consider spring or early summer and do lots of research. The shuttle is Seeking Treasures Adventures. The owner is Yermo. He is awesome and is full of great information. 435-689-2182

[@YewtBoot]

@@whistlepig With a Utah phone number, is he based out of Kanab instead of being out of Page?

[@whistlepig]

The company is Seeking Treasures Adventures. The owner's name is Yermo. He lives east of Kanab, within an hour. Yermo is the awesome, a true wealth of knowledge. 435-689-2182.

[@whistlepig]

@@YewtBoot I believe he's based in Big Water, UT.

[@Kendubious]

That place is a refrigerator in the hottest part of the summer. I would have no desire to get a far as you did in those conditions. Did the trip many years ago and a large buck at fallen the previous year and was wedged just above head height in the narrowest section. He was still well preserved due to the cool temps. Apon exiting the canyon in a wider and warmer section that wasn't the case for a mountain lion that had met his demise. He was old and his hair was silver. We found out later he was well known in the area and had been terrorizing campers by stealing their shoes and eating them.

[@whistlepig]

That's some good stuff. I would have been in serious trouble had my shoes been eaten by a mountain lion!!

[@markgerhart8112]

We were there a few days before this... lots of snow on the teaol... it melted after we left and flooded the canyon. Slow rise of water is difficult to predict. The water rises in the canyon at night in the lower canyon.. What a shame for such a great slot

[@whistlepig]

Our shuttle driver (local guy who's been there forever) said it was the worst he'd seen the road in 30 years. And all that water worked its way into the canyon. Made for some interesting conditions to say the least!

[@ranak9534]

From what i understand it is against rules to camp in Buckskin gulch, you can only camp after the confluence with Paria river.

[@whistlepig]

That's true. It was an emergency decision based on the fact that we had to turn around and warm up. I support that rule, but would confidently argue my case with the officials and believe they would understand based on the conditions we encountered.

[@Bryan-li8qi]

How far in did you guys actually make it? Certainly was some tough going.

[@whistlepig]

Only about half way! Winter conditions made for some slow/tough going, but I still think it's a great time of year to attempt it. Happy trails.

[@rexlewis7692]

Horseback on the Paria!

[@glennshaffer2682]

Two more unfortunate deaths

[@thewanderingsoul71]

How did you get permission to fly a drone there? We were explicitly told by rangers at BLM that drones are illegal in that area and thus we did not take ours.

[@whistlepig]

That's a great question. I decided to take mine because it was winter (February) and expected not to see any people, which we didn't. I convinced myself it was a victimless crime. I have gotten some pushback from a few people who've watched my video and have consequently spent a lot of time thinking about this. I've decided I should not have done it AND I won't do it again in a wilderness area. I understand the purpose of the rule (it can pose a danger to other people and/or harass wildlife), and even though I didn't do any of these things, it was still breaking a protocol that we drone users need to follow. That's where I currently am in my evolution of thinking with drone usage. Thank goodness there's a lot of national forest out there -- that's where I fly it now!

[@50climbsbybikeinutah92]

Is a great hike but as I have commented before, Buckskin Gulch is not a slot canyon. It has slot sections but is really a narrow canyon, not the longest slot in the US. Otherwise an interesting video

[@whistlepig]

Good to know, and I appreciate you sharing. I don't like disseminating false information and wish I had known this prior to making the video. Thanks for the comment.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Per Wikipedia, Buckskin Gulch is a slot canyon.

[@josetejada320]

Thats alll petrified wood all mountains and hills are giant tree stumps all earth grew it was organic and it petrified and thats where sand grable and dirt comes from

[@frankblangeard8865]

Seven hundred years ago the person who put the petroglyphs on the rock wall was arrested and prosecuted for defacing a natural area.

[@zEdgePhoto]

Lovely video, however operating drones in wilderness areas is illegal.

[@susanlovesjava4961]

What law is that?

[@zEdgePhoto]

@@susanlovesjava4961 www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3846515.pdf UAS are considered to be both “motorized equipment” and “mechanical transport” and, as such, they cannot take off from, land in, or be operated from congressionally designated wilderness areas.

[@whistlepig]

You are allowed to fly a drone over a wilderness area, but not supposed to launch one from within a wilderness area (same goes for a National Park). I believe the reasoning is the potential disruption of wildlife and to other hikers. We saw no one on this trip, and I made the decision to use the drone in a few spots, mostly as a gimbal to steady the shots within the canyon and for a few overhead shots to convey the scale of this magical place.

[@zEdgePhoto]

@@whistlepig but launchings were within the wilderness area.

[@LeeFox-lj4iy]

Nice job exploiting one of the few places less affected by todays society. Hope your egos were fed by your selfish indulgence because that's obviously what your goal was in the first place. If you ever go back, when you step on a dirty diaper or empty beer can maybe you will realize that it was due to your own doing. Just be glad that only 10 thousand people even bothered to view your video in the first place because you are boring and not very😊 interesting at all. As for me, I'm formally requesting an investigation into illegal activity while filming your adventure.

[@at1970]

In olden times (just a few decades ago) you had to search for these places and do some research to find them. Now it’s selfies and gps and hordes of assholes crawling over everything. The internet and social media. The worst things that ever happened to the outdoors and human experience. Ugh.

[@whistlepig]

I hear you and agree in many ways to what you're saying (despite being the person who made this video). However, I hesitate to call people who enjoy the outdoors with technology "a**holes." I'm a Gen-Xer. I grew up without a cell phone and without internet. I still prefer hard copy maps over a GPS. But I also love telling a story and bringing my interpretation of a beautiful place to those who are unable (or even unwilling) to go see it for themselves. If having a drone and a GoPro helps me to tell that story while not infringing on the enjoyment of others (in other words, we saw zero people the in the canyon), then I'm all for it. And Iike you, I'm personally not into selfies or visiting a place just to get an Instagram photo, but I support the right of the folks who choose to do this. In fact I support any reason for someone getting into nature. We need more people falling in love with these places. The downside is more foot traffic, but the upside is a greater human-nature connection. That equals more people willing to fight to protect these places. And that's something I'm behind 100%.

[@at1970]

@@whistlepig That all sounds good until you see what has happened to places (I can’t bring myself to even name them) over the last couple of decades. Or even towns like Moab (or states like utah ) which is now a complete shithole. There are only a tiny, shrinking number of places where even a semblance of solitude or quiet or a sense of being even slightly disconnected from the insanity the internet and over population has created is possible. It’s all being swept away just as abbey predicted, but that still trumps, “likes” or thumbs up or subscribers. I feel sorry for young people now. A world and the adventures you could have in it, that I took for granted simply no longer exists. But we do have Instagram and the Kardashians and that’s all that matters now. Ugh and pathetic.

[@angelasepi657]

Important thing is you got out alive.

[@rexlewis7692]

And, as a local: it's pronounced "Zi-un" not "Zi-on"......... Be safe!

[@Jesus-vy9ov]

Cool video yall.....keep em coming eh!

[@LamaniteLando]

Pretty sure a guy froze to death doing this last week… two dead, one rescued

[@whistlepig]

Yes, it was very sad. The recent rains triggered a flash flood. The canyon walls are so narrow (in most places) that there is virtually no escape. People die every year in slot canyons, but surprisingly, these were the first deaths within Buckskin Gulch.

[@LamaniteLando]

@@whistlepig 🙏 I lived near page in the late 90’s when those 14 were swept away, anyhow… take care

[@ryanthayne6593]

Would have been a great video if it wasn't for all the illegal drone flying inside a wilderness area.

[@whistlepig]

I actually agree with you and am rethinking my process. I decided a few shots wouldn't be bad because it was winter and we literally saw no one else who would have been disturbed. But at the end of the day, rules are rules. So I appreciate your comment.

[@allisonconrad6473]

It’s illegal to fly a drone in Buckskin Gulch, it’s in a wilderness area. I’m surprised you wouldn’t do your homework before flying a drone there.

[@whistlepig]

I appreciate the comment and understand your concern. I think anyone who operates a drone is obligated to follow the primary rules: don't fly one in the vicinity of an airport, don't fly one over a crowd, don't harass wildlife, and don't disrespect people's right to privacy. I violated none of these. In fact, I chose to hike in the winter because I knew there would be no crowds or wildlife to disturb. In other words, it's a victim-less crime...unlike something like driving over the speed limit (which I'll bet both you and I have done at some point in our lives) which actually can endanger lives. I'm not saying you're wrong for feeling that way, just sharing my perspective. So again, thank you and I respect your comment.

[@loving-heart]

Like your videos but the loud music in between talking not so much 😂

[@whistlepig]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate the feedback!

[@tippin.turtle]

Hypothermia....LOL. Like getting in chest deep icey water wasn't your first clue? Cute girl! Move on as this one's not too bright!😂

[@whistlepig]

That's a fair statement. Luckily she's just as crazy as I am!!