GRANITE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOTS MEMORIAL HIKE YARNELL, ARIZONA

[@lightingbird5551]

My Uncle was the man who helped design the memorial. This was his proudest project. He recently passed away.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Wow I'm sorry to hear about your uncle. He did an amazing job with the memorial and that's a great part of his legacy. You should be very proud.

[@johnanderson8123]

What an awesome memorial, one of my favorite hikes in AZ. Great contribution to AZ, thanks to your uncle!

[@whatwillbem6825]

I’m so sorry…he did a wonderful job!♥️

[@lightingbird5551]

@@whatwillbem6825 Thank you. I hope someday to see it myself. I owe it to him, and the fallen firefighters.

[@TiciaA26]

They were so young. May their families find healing.

[@shellycampis6226]

One of the worst days ever hearing of their deaths that day. The pall of grief over Prescott and the surrounding areas was palpable, it felt like a wet blanket. Thanks for your video of this hike❤this is a hike that I know physically I could never make! RIP forever heroes💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜continued blessings to Brandon.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

You are very welcome 🙏. May god bless their souls and their family's.

[@johnanderson8123]

One of my favorite hikes in AZ.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah , it's a really good one! It's very touching and beautiful.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Nice to see they are remember and with this great memorial never forgotten - brave men one and all! Another beautiful day and great hike and a tastefully done tribute, cheers Alan

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yes a great way to honor these men by constructing this trail and memorial! It's a sad story honestly. I am glad you enjoyed this adventure Alan and thanks for watching brother.

[@WithinHikingDistance]

Your video is such a beautiful tribute to these firefighters. The hike is beautiful and we can tell how emotionally charged this place is. You've honored their memory, Eric.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Thank you so much Alex for your kind words. I am glad to hear I did this video tastefully and honored the brave firefighters well. It's a great hike and I really hope you guys get to do it one day! Thanks for checking this video out!

[@DestinationEarth]

You did a great job showcasing this place. A very respectful and well made video.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Thank you so much Josh! Yeah keeping it respectf is definitely most important when visiting a special place like this. I really appreciate it brother and thanks again!

[@pf2879]

Just saw the film and looked up Memorial Site. Amazing site and video. Thanks for posting it.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

That is a great movie! I actually watched the film after I did this hike. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video.I hope you're able to do this hike someday as well because it's very moving! Thanks for watching!

[@pf2879]

If we ever get down to Arizona we will definitely do the hike. Looks awesome! Cheers from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

[@OlivierRodriguez]

Amazing mountains and infinite horizons... Ww. Thanks for this new adventure.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed this adventure.

[@BogdanFrunza11]

I haven't heard about a hike like this before, but I think it is such a wonderful way to commemorate the firefighters. I really like your style of videos, you have a new subscriber. Keep it up!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Thank you so much for subscribing to my KZbin Channel! I am always very happy to show people hiking trails that they never knew about! Thanks again my friend for your support.

[@adventureswithLK]

Great video showcasing this memorial trail. I remember hearing it on the news when it happened, very sad. I watched the movie the made of them and it did bring me to tears. Well done Eric.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

I've actually still got to watch the movie. Yes really a sad event that happened here. They really did a great job with this trail and memorial honestly. So glad you enjoyed the video Lance! Thank buddy!

[@TheFrenchfFish]

Let’s all appreciate the hotshots and what they did. It wasn’t the hotshots fault it was the fire to slow to hot

[@unpavedexplorer338]

Hello my friend, very nice hike. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@MiaMeezy]

I love the memorial, reading about the history of places and people. Whew what a beautiful view tho!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

What an overall amazing hike this was! Much appreciated Mia thank you!😃😃😃

[@craigbetts1586]

thanks for providing the link for more info, what a different hike for sure it was not just about being out in nature but to see the site and the memorial they did for the 19 lost firefighters, very nice tribute

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

It was was definitely a nice change of pace to hike the kind of a trail! It was truly an amazing hiking experience that I can't really get from any other trails. So glad you enjoyed this adventure and thanks again Craig!

[@potatothorn]

horribly sad/ have read about this before, thanks for giving us a tour of the area but it is really sad. living in NorCal we are very aware of the dangers of wildfire. appreciate you sharing the memorial.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yes really a tragedy what happened here and I hope something like this never happens again. But what an amazing trail and Memorial Day did for these men. Such a great experience to visit this place. Thanks again pal 😀.

[@F105Lt17]

I'm planning on doing this hike before it gets too hot this year and to go see the memorial and honor these heroes. But what is the cell reception like on the hike?

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah, this is definitely a must do hike, and you will totally love it! To be honest with you, I made this video probably around 3 years ago, and I totally don't remember about the cell reception. I do apologize about that. But I do appreciate you checking out the video!

[@Arizona_Desert_Walker]

depends --- overall okay yet I was in a pinch one time and it didn't work.

[@NicoleHikesalot]

That is an amazing memorial, I actually didn't check this out while we were there, what a shame that I missed it. I just knew they had a small memorial up on Thumb Butte but I didn't even know about this one. It was great to see here. Thank you!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah it's a shame you never got to do this one but I am sure you will eventually be back for a visit. They really did a great job with all of it! Glad you enjoyed this adventure Nicole 😊. Thanks for your continued support 😀 👍

[@515ventures3]

Thee saddest movie I have ever seen!!! 😢

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah, it was a pretty sad movie.

[@515ventures3]

@@adventuringoutdoorswitheric it was made very well! That’s why it was so sad. Incredible story telling!

[@markbelmonte1325]

Eric, how long did it take you to hike there and back? Thanks good video

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it! If I remember correctly it took me around 4 hours to do the whole thing. Definitely make sure you do it in the cooler times of the year. There's no real shade honestly. Thanks again 👍

[@anthonypayne1]

A fitting memorial to such a tragic loss of life Eric. Thanks for sharing this one. Atb Anthony

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yes I totally have to agree with you on that. Great way to honor these brave men. Thanks Anthony!

[@haroldsullivan7452]

How far from Vegas, Eric?

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

What's up brother! It's about a 4 hour drive from Las Vegas. Super awesome hike!

[@LegalShield3000]

Visited this spot a few years back. Only made it part way up the trail. I would imagine that is the same route the crew took.

[@rayvinnyte4245]

live in this town and I've been to the mormorial in town but not the Hot shots trail mormorial

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

It definitely takes some work to get to it!

[@Angrymobs62]

😢 Heroes

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yes, they definitely are!

[@billbombshiggy9254]

I would love to see this, but I know I couldn't walk it. Recently disabled.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Hey, I am really sorry to hear about your disability. I am glad that I am at least able to show you this hike virtually. I wish you the best, my friend.

[@LegalShield3000]

Depending on your level of disability, you might be able to at least drive up to the base of the trail.

[@inthedarkwoods2022]

Eric Marsh shouldn't be mentioned in the memorial. His actions by leaving the black without a spotter killed those young men.