Dark Canyon, Backpacking Utah, hiking part of Hayduke Trail and the Colorado River w My Own Frontier

[@reidellis1988]

Hayduke Lives!👍😉

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed, indeed, but he is seldom seen these days!

[@ikmarchini]

Thank Doc Sarvis

[@cq7415]

Beautiful and rugged country. You two are incredible to hike all these places. Thanks for sharing.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@ascensionlady5318]

What a beautiful video! I watched twice. I wish I could go there.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@NickandRachel]

Wow that Canyon is beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Snooch tv yes it is! Thanks for watching!!

[@NickandRachel]

@@NorwegianXplorer no problem! We really enjoy making these types of videos as well

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Sweet, need to check out your stuff then:-)

[@maryjbelle]

KZbin stars ⭐️ to me. Kat and Joey too. Each unique. Inspired beautiful hikes and so well done in filming. They make it human. Seriously this is my reality show right now. Thank you 😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My pleasure, glad you enjoy it!

[@ff-us6vy]

This short video is absolutely fantastic! The camera work is stunning, and there is no distracting talking and storytelling -- just the beauty and magnificence. The only change I'd make if it were mine is to get rid of the space music. Silence is golden. I hope we see many many more like this one!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much! You might want to check out the videos I have from Escalante if you like this one. You can find them here: kzbin.info/aero/PLhLPXsUNXyqo_zy1Q3W_QOtKNT9V5zuCu They have never 4k footage

[@ikmarchini]

Agreed. Silence is golden. We got to hear nature.

[@BackpackerDiaries]

On an older map of this area, I noticed an old cabin marked on the north side of Dark Canyon between the Colorado River and Sundance trailhead. I'd like to revisit this area someday and see if that still exists as well as explore further up Youngs and maybe connect with lower Wooden Shoe where there's a reliable spring. Thanks Jarl for sharing!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Cool, so many interesting things to explore!

[@beedumpling3820]

This whole region is magical. It's just 'in your face' strata and tectonic history. You captured this beautifully, and I personally thought the music felt indigenous. Like the canyons themselves composed it. Pretty cool stuff Jarl. Thank you! ☺🙏❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, Dark Canyon is a gem, hope to be back in not too long

[@beedumpling3820]

@@NorwegianXplorer I hope you do. It would be awesome to see how it affects you creatively. Places like this always leave an indelible impact on us. 😊

[@NorthwestWanderer]

Once again amazing video! Those camp spots in canyon country look relaxing beyond belief!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Andrew! Some of these camps were really relaxing for sure, especially the two first ones.

[@nomad_unknown]

Stunning and epic trip!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, yes it was!

[@53t8gq45g1vj]

Super Cool

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, appreciate it!!

[@BryanDeLay]

Great video Jarl of really unique place. In 2009 I did a 300 mile, 19 day unguided rafting trip down the Grand Canyon and we did some day hikes, but I've never backpacked in that kind of environment.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Bryan! Its quite stunning there, my favourite area to backpack, so unique, would have loved to do a rafting trip down the Colorado, sounds like a lot of fun!

[@orchidbabe1916]

Love all your videos. I really enjoyed them during Covid shut downs when we couldn’t go anywhere. Have you heard from My Own Frontier lately.? I haven’t seen any videos from him lately and wondered how Joey was doing? Thanks for making these videos.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, there will be 25 new ones starting today, no updates to share on Joey, sorry

[@NowWhatIsSheDoing]

Fantastic that you are documenting your adventures by way of video KZbin videos (I also do that). Best of luck and keep up the excellent work! I look forward to seeing more, while going back and viewing the ones you have already done. Thanks!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hey, thank you so much, appreciate it, and good luck with your videos too, gonna take a look:-)

[@AmyRoutt]

Dark canyon looks challenging and beautiful (Also, I bet it's a good place to go for solitude?). I've had my eyes on it, but probably won't get into it this year

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes, its a very cool place with very few people, highly recommended!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

BTW, your video from The needles just showed up in my recommended videos yesterday, I got to watch that tonight:-)

[@AmyRoutt]

@@NorwegianXplorer Oh nice! I bet that was the Needles trip when I went with other YTers. That one blew up for me because of exposure from the other channels haha!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Amy Routt yes for sure, I watched one of the other ones the other day.

[@ikmarchini]

Really beautiful photo work. Keep the videos coming as they are top quality. Would love to see Dark Canyon but the Sundance "Trail" look like it could kill a pack mule. Is there any other way to climb out?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

yeah, there are other access routes, but I am not sure they are any easier

[@Avi_K_dog]

I’m so jealous:)

[@NorwegianXplorer]

:-)

[@Avi_K_dog]

Are you still in the States ? I love this footage of Dark Canyon

[@destinationdezz1588]

Hi there! What type of backpacking backpack do you recommend?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hey, anything will do, I use Osprey Aether 70 right now but dont have any real preferences.

[@byronpollitz2990]

Do you need any technical gear for this hike? Would it be doable with a dog?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hey, no technical gear needed, but the non-technical stuff is pretty steep with class 4 climbing/scrambling several places every day. Not sure if a dog is a good idea, I wouldn't know if its even allowed, it gets pretty hot, lots of stuff to hurt your paws on, and you would have to carry the dog a lot. I am not an expert on this so dont quote me lol. Thanks for watching!

[@russkeifer6759]

YIPPEEEEEE JOEY !!!!!!!!!!!! Dont do that, Whew, I was worried I would Never see you again. ! couln't sleep, Lost weight, my hair turned gray . You are my only hope Please Please dont leave us again.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Sorry but this one is old

[@scottvan-cy9rp]

u really did not show the exposed trail

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Huh?

[@Drozd-sk1ye]

Миллионы лет ерозии-выветривания, перепады температур, вымывание почв... Возможно Каньон древний океан... Находят же в основании пород, отложения ила древних молюсков ...

[@gianlucaviottelo9486]

What type of creatures could be seen at night......

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I dont remember, we saw bear tracks

[@gianlucaviottelo9486]

@@NorwegianXplorer wow that's interesting, keep up the good work guys and take care.....

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@gianlucaviottelo9486 Thank you, appreciate your support🫶