Hiking Zion to Arches //01: The Zion Traverse | 4K

[@franknorris1545]

Thanks!

[@Acrossutah]

Heya Frank -- big THANKS for the SuperThanks! I really appreciate the support from those who enjoy my videos. 🌞✌

[@martinjdesmond]

Very impressive hike through the beautiful Zion National Park

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks for watching!

[@mickeydude08]

Another great video

[@benitafanning5038]

Beautiful video!! This should be on TV!!

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks, Benita!

[@benitafanning5038]

NW loves the your video too. Awesome!

[@Acrossutah]

Awesome! :)

[@ekimpp]

Wow!!! Your positive attitude, smile and amazing view!!! Love it so much! Keep on coming!

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks -- I really appreciate the nice comment. Hope you like the rest of the series. 😃

[@nickwoolley6824]

Sweet! Can't wait for more!

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks! Make sure you check in for episode 10 for a special "guest" appearance. :)

[@bigbranch1]

Jamal...what a pleasure to see you on the trail again....beautifully videoed....Wowzer ever on....

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks, Allen.

[@bernhardmeiners238]

Jamal, it's so good to see you hiking again! Thanks a lot for your views, ideas of filming, funny comments and amazing cut! I love your videos. And even though I am not the emotional kind of guy, I almost have tears of pure joy in my eyes while watching your video! Can't wait to see the rest of the serious.....Thank you so much and just keep going! Cheers, Bernhard (Bavaria)

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the appreciation! :) Cool to know I have someone watching in Bavaria!

[@StephanieTautkus]

Thanks for the throwback memories for me... my first trail in my first ever visit to Utah was Zion Canyon to West Rim! I came from Florida 72 ft elevation above sea level and by the time I hit the white rock switchbacks my feet felt like 20 lb lead weights! Love the new camera magic stuff too! Thanks for sharing!

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks for watching and the comment, Stephanie!

[@StarlightTrails]

Incredible! Just found you and will be watching more! I live in Utah as well. Love this place.

[@Acrossutah]

Great! Hope you like them. Got some more hike(s) coming up soon as well! Thanks for watching.

[@raavionline]

Your hiking videos are simply the best. That's why i liked it even before watching the actual video. Let's go!

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks so much -- I really appreciate it!

[@alexpaul1295]

Love your hiking videos. Always been skeptical of the 360 but you did a great job of using it effectively! Props!

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks so much. Yep, 360 content can be gimmicky, but I think it can work well in some cases. As mentioned before I had to shoot all 360 shots "blind" due to a tech issue, so sometimes the lighting/quality was less than ideal. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@Southwest_Trailblazers]

I see it now!

[@anitamitchell3452]

I've watched two of your videos ... 2016 and 2017 hikes and honestly I didn't think they could have been done better but ... now you have a camera track that moves as you walk past? Amazing! Maybe even a drone?? I am so surprised you don't have a million viewers. Well, I'm thrilled to be here. Thank you for sharing ... Let's go! ((That snow from inside the tent!!)) Fantastic!!

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks! The panning shots are done with a 360-degree camera on a tripod and then I select the "view" afterwards as I edit. The quality isn't as high as my other cameras, but it makes for a nice effect I think.

[@anitamitchell3452]

Thanks for the reply Jamal, I wish my wall was full of your pictures ... The colors, shapes. textures, sounds .... I love it all. I'm worried about you right now... with that storm coming this way ... maybe you'll get some great footage of the floods to come. I hope you keep enough sun to charge your equipment in case you need help. I'll be waiting for the next update... to see that you are safe up there. With the positioning to the storm ... I think you will be on the bad side of the hurricane. Lots of water ... be safe.

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Love your edits brother! Looking forward to this series!

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks!

[@makr785]

Again a great video. I enjoyed your nice pictures from Zion, I love this park. I have been there nearly the same time this year.

[@wrzlbrnth4092]

glad to see you hiking again with some new video tools. I missed my utah hike this year due to back problems. Hope to be on the trail again in Utah next year.

[@dugfern]

Love the Clementine!

[@Acrossutah]

So did I! :)

[@diegoecheagaray2124]

I know this might sound stupid but... from your video, Zion looks much more impressive than the Grand Canyon!

[@Acrossutah]

It's apples to oranges in a way. The Grand Canyon is amazing, but I think I like Zion more for the variety of geology and ecosystems.

[@moisnhcrnr]

Jamal and ravens: cleaning up the food that humans leave behind.

[@Acrossutah]

Haha -- yep, that's true! It's funny, I don't think I realized how much I do this until looking back on my vids. Some people are really repulsed by it, but... that won't stop me. 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@k6lsn]

Right on Jamal, that was fun! Especially seeing Mr. Shadow again :) Peace, Wheelchair John in Idaho. Waiting for part 2 :)

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks, John.

[@toddwooten3132]

Been waiting a long time for this. I think i am going to binge the whole series tonight. Thanks Jamal

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Thanks Jamal.

[@potatothorn]

AWESOME!!

[@AllenManor]

Great to see you on the trail again, and for the first time I can say I have been on the same trail (Scouts Lookout) as you!

[@vpertrailerhd5765]

what do you bring for food? MRE's?

[@Acrossutah]

A lot of freeze-dried meals, granola, power bars, and peanut M&Ms. I have a new cache/re-supply of food about every 7-9 days. Thanks for watching!

[@jacobpenick3285]

Wow!! Love the creative use of camera equipment, this is an amazing video!

[@ChacaConProductions]

Can you make a video or explain how you keep your feet dry while always hiking through streams and slots?

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks for the questions (I'm just catching up on replies). I should address this in a future video. If it's a short stretch of water I will do my best to stay dry (even switch to sandals temporarily if needed), but... for longer stretches I will just hike right in the water. I usually wear neoprene socks in these cases. I've found that unless it's near the beginning of a big hike, my feet are usually hardened and thus blisters aren't an issue. Thanks for watching.

[@hamradioguy1359]

Hey, Mr. Shadow is hiking again. Yay!

[@WildernessMindset]

wow that was some heavy snow! Glad I didn't have to deal with that on the Hayduke. I like the 360 cam, is that the gopro fusion?

[@Acrossutah]

Yeah, the snow was a surprise. Definitely the downside to hiking west-to-east in the spring. I shot the 360 content with the original Samsung Gear360 -- it's been an OK camera, but I'm due for an upgrade. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@offroadpplumber4859]

Great stuff

[@craigwarman88]

I hiked all 5 of those parks and didn't know they could be linked. West Rim trail is the best Iv'e been on. I shared campsite 2 with a lone deer. Glad she has found a freind. Nice work on the camera work. Are you using a gimbal for those pan shots?

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I think he MAY be using his 360 camera and panning in processing but...I am no expert. Looks cool though.

[@Acrossutah]

Yep, the pan shots are created with a Gear360 camera on a tripod and then "zoomed" in while editing. Unfortunately the app-based viewfinder for the camera died just before the trip, so I had to shoot all 360 shots "blind" and sometimes the lighting was less than ideal. Side note -- I actually bought and took a gimbal with me as well, but only used it a few times and never took advantage of its tracking features (long story, more tech issues).

[@JC-3410]

Horrible music at the beginning 0:30 -2:28

[@Acrossutah]

Sorry you didn't like it. I liked the song at the time, but have since moved to more toned-down music in my videos. Taking another listen the mix also really sounds off now. I've noticed this on other videos which makes me wonder if the KZbin audio compression has changed or something. Not sure, but... I appreciate you for watching and the feedback. 🌞✌