Riding Jet Skis into Slot Canyons on Lake Powell - Labyrinth Canyon, Face Canyon & More

Riding Jet Skis into Slot Canyons on Lake Powell - Labyrinth Canyon, Face Canyon & More
Yes, I know they're Seadoos. Who is out there searching "Seadoos and slot canyons"? No one. No one is searching that.
Anyway...
So I said we'd do some 'mellower' stuff. This wasn't really mellow. This was incredible. Sure, we're hikers, but when a once in a lifetime opportunity presents itself, you accept. And that's what happened here. We were staying at Under Canvas between Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona and had the chance to take some Seadoos out onto Lake Powell for the day. We jumped at the chance.
Now neither of us have much experience on jet skis. But I have a background with snowmobiles and dirt bikes and Tina has ridden her share of....well, about all sorts of off road vehicles. So it felt natural right from the start even though we played up that we didn't know what we were doing.
It was the off season, so boat traffic on Lake Powell was at a minimum. The lake water was like glass for almost the entire day. So we set off for Lake Powell Experience in Page, AZ. Here's their website:
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I didn't get any special deal from them, or anything. But they were great, so I recommend them. They had the Seadoos all set up on the trailer and ready to go, so it was off to Wahweap Marina to get our day started.
Right away, we ran into trouble. We had the route we wanted marked...but couldn't seem to find it. The problem was the water level in Lake Powell. It was low. Super low. Historically low. So the route we wanted to take was now above ground. A quick navigational adjustment and we were back in business.
The first destination was Labyrinth Canyon. Labyrinth Canyon is a pretty well known slot canyon off the lake and a destination for boats, jet skis and kayakers. It was a no wake zone, so we had to take it slow, but it was still incredible. The feeling of being in a slot canyon on the water is something I haven't experienced before and it did not dissapoint. Labyrinth Canyon is worth the stop off...and maybe a hike up it if you can land your craft.
Next up was Face Canyon. I've never heard of Face Canyon before, but had read it was even better than Labyrinth Canyon and....it was. It must be too far for kayakers, because there was no wake zone sign, which made it a lot more fun. Because it's great to take it slow and enjoy the experience, but something about the throttle on that Seadoo kept telling me to send it. (I really wanted to title this video "You know we're gonna SEND IT!")
After that it was off to the Toilet Bowl. Or where the guy at the rental place told us the Toilet Bowl would be. And...it was. Sort of. The Toilet Bowl we found was not the Toilet Bowl I had seen in videos, but it was still interesting. Come to find out, it IS called the Toilet Bowl, but so is another, similar rock formation further down canyon that we missed.
On the way back we came across a random boat, stranded on some rocks. Looked like it had been there for quite a while. I'm not reall sure how you lose a boat, but someone did. If you're reading this and that's your boat, firstly, that sucks. Secondly, hit me up and for a price I may tell you where it is. (I'm mostly kidding.)
As a word of advice; take extra gas. We turned around with more than half a tank and still ended up having to stop off at Antelope Point Marina to refuel. Running out of gas would not have been fun.
Then it was off to see Glen Canyon Dam from the water. Of course, you can't get too close to Glen Canyon Dam for security reasons, but it was still worth the stop off. I've looked at it enough times from the bridge above.
And that was it. The day was over and it was time to head back to Wahweap Marina. An incredible day riding Seadoos across Lake Powell....mostly having the lake to ourselves. If you haven't tried this and have an opportunity to do so, go for it. You won't be dissapointed. Unless you strand yourself on a random rock or something. But that probably won't happen.
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[@user-do6qb5jr7o]

I love this lake. In my opinion one of the most beautiful in the country! Thank you for the video.

[@ALongLongWaytoGO]

Lake Powell is like a dream ride destination. Still would go even with the water level ridiculously low. Would still be totally FREAKING AWESOME!!!….Thanks for the ride.

[@JerryArizona]

It was amazing. It's sad it's so low, but it also provides the opportunity to see things that nobody has seen for years.

[@ALongLongWaytoGO]

@@JerryArizona LOL…we literally just watched again and commented same thing…like the cave…no way would have known it was even there !!!!

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

That was to coin a phrase, REALLY COOL. Tina can drive anything! 👍 Awesome video. 😀👍

[@alisondailey3834]

Really nice to go along this trip with you guys ~ a kayak would be crazy here. All good wishes to You ~ Tina. You have your hands full with Jerryeeee!!

[@walkitoffarizona887]

We did Jet skis in the Bahamas and man that is to much fun !! Got to go to Powell now ! Thx for sharing!!

[@JerryArizona]

Can't go wrong with jet skis! Or the Bahamas for that matter.

[@carolleimbach6407]

This looks amazing! On my bucket list for our next trip. 🚤❤

[@JerryArizona]

This was definitely a bucket list kind of thing for us. And so worth it. Never experienced anything like it.

[@garlandcampbell7994]

That was cool! Looks like Tina is feeling better. The "idiot" part and the "f*#kin" unreal" part convinced me. LOl.

[@JerryArizona]

She is definitely feeling better. Still working on getting back into hiking, but she'll get there.

[@AMorgan57]

Happy Birthday, Tina!

[@roymeetsworld1]

That was awesome!!!!!

[@JerryArizona]

Thanks! It was good times, for sure.

[@bobertz8251]

So glad she's back in good health.

[@vennilaramyesh]

Amazing Jerry and Tina, you guys rocked... wonderful filming and editing. I know there a lot of work that goes behind this 12 min, love your enthusiasm....looking forward for more....

[@JerryArizona]

Thanks! Luckily I enjoy it, because it definitely takes time. This one gave me fits trying to export it, which is why it's 2 hours late.

[@moretoliving2236]

Ohh em gee …. Those reflections in the calm water to backdrop of what is being reflected… so so so jealous!

[@JerryArizona]

This was a once in a lifetime adventure for us. It did not disappoint.

[@kenlodge3399]

Definitely cool. Once upon a time on the way to Las Vegas with a friend stopped by there and hiked, tramped, camped, swam, jumped, floated, fished, explored, discovered (before jet skis were invented) and just had plain old fashion grown up kids fun there amazingly unexpectedly. Major stand out moment, want the world to know of it. That it's shrinking maybe go bye, hope not, but is nature's rule: One door closes another one opens.

[@JerryArizona]

I love the lake, but if it becomes a river, I'll have more places to hike...

[@travelwithdands]

So great to see you TWO back out again.

[@haydencook682]

Damn, that looks like a good time!

[@JerryArizona]

It was a blast.

[@MattKester]

Looked like a blast. Between all the offroading and jetskiing, Tina's turning into quite the powersports enthusiast!

[@JerryArizona]

It beats paddling by a long shot.

[@TinaArizona]

Always have been!

[@cathymoore1739]

Very cool. Never jet skied but can totally appreciate some FREAKING AWESOME THROTTLE TIME!! 🥰 Glad to see you two having some Lake time fun !! Except for the 6am parking lot 😉

[@JerryArizona]

It was a LOT of fun. I've spent plenty of time on snowmobiles and dirt bikes, but this was even more fun.

[@Truth-Be-Told-USA]

Keep Glen Canyon dam. If you need to route or pump water around it fine, but keep the dam. It might be needed in a flood year which still could happen some year

[@climbjt]

👍

[@kr639]

Freaking awesome trip guys!

[@JerryArizona]

Unlike anything I've ever done before. It was a blast.

[@xanderarena]

Hitting Powell this summer, might take one of these out, thx guys!

[@JerryArizona]

They're so much fun. You won't be disappointed.

[@jmatthewssmith]

Nothing else in the world like Lake Powell Glass. like riding on a mirror.

[@camping-k]

와우 그랜드케니언 인가요? 정말 환상적입니다. 영상 잘봤어요^^

[@JerryArizona]

This was Lake Powell. Somewhat close to the Grand Canyon, but not the same thing. Both are incredible.

[@jrlong3490]

Wow, Lake Powell is really low. Lone Rock is completely out of the water. Cool riding up those flooded slot canyons. That looked like great fun. And happy birthday to Tina.

[@JerryArizona]

Tina says thank you. It was a blast. And it's insane that you can literally walk out to Lone Rock. A couple years back, we camped on the beach and there were house boats anchored out there partying it up all night long.

[@Ashley_Schaeffer]

I took a boat out here when the water levels were much higher... it looks VERY different now. It's incredible how much the reservoir as dropped.... Safe Travels 🙏

[@JerryArizona]

It's crazy how low it is. On the plus side, we may get to hike it some day.

[@Ashley_Schaeffer]

@@JerryArizona Honestly I saw how you wanted to go down the dry slot... That was mostly quick sand... super sketchy... but I'd be one of the first out there hiking if it opens up. God Bless 🙏

[@OneLove76328]

it's so beautiful. looks like it would be so much fun to do with family & friends. 😊

[@JerryArizona]

This trip was an absolute blast.

[@jjensen554]

Sweet! Something different from hiking and looks and sounds like you had a great time :)

[@JerryArizona]

We had a blast.

[@LoganRips]

Awesome video man!! Just found this channel.. awesome shots l!

[@JerryArizona]

Thanks man! This was such a fun trip.

[@walterbright1396]

Wonderful to see the current diminished lake. I circumnavigated it in a canoe in 1983, over 300 miles, rented houseboats in the later 80s and bought and kept my own boat there at Big Water from 1993-2002 when I repatriated it to NJ when the lake started to seriously dry up. My favorite canyon for camping was Gunsight. I noticed no sign of the annoying Navajo Generating Station in the background while you were going around Wahweap Bay and guess it is gone? Over the years I have come to want to see the dam be demolished and the area allowed to return to its natural state. Maybe nature will take care of that itself. It almost succeeded before when there was too much water.

[@switchflare]

They shut down the generating station in 2019.

[@Zaitz17]

Jerry 'Seadoo' Arizona!! love it man! great vid once again.. and you could totally rock that Ace Ventura hairstyle! It is crazy (and sad) to see how many of our lakes are drying up... we aren't even in summer yet.

[@JerryArizona]

The lake level is getting alarming. And Ace Ventura.....I completely forgot about those movies, but that's spot on.

[@treyserrano4412]

It still looks fun

[@JerryArizona]

It's sad the lake is so low, but it's also a unique opportunity to see places that haven't been exposed since the dam was built. This was a unique trip for us and an absolute blast.

[@edervalle3805]

Love y’all’s content!!! It inspires me to get out more & try new adventures.

[@JerryArizona]

Awesome! That's the goal.

[@OneLove76328]

Happy Birthday 💦🥳

[@CaptainAmerica714]

So sad that the lake is so shallow…southwest desperately needs more rain

[@JerryArizona]

Yeah. About 30 more feet and they won't be able to generate power at the dam....

[@dixielambrecht7009]

That looks way funner then the kayaks, nice canyons

[@JerryArizona]

We kayaked the day after this and really, really missed the Seadoos....

[@torikorn4956]

Looks like so much fun!! I really wish I lived closer to Lake Powell so I could play around when the water is so low!

[@JerryArizona]

We're definitely lucky. It's worth the trip. You can walk to Lone Rock right now. Crazy.

[@torikorn4956]

@@JerryArizona I try to make it out that way every couple years. I lived in Peoria when I was little. Hoping to move to Utah or Arizona someday but I don't think my company has any locations out there so it may be a bit before I could move from Minnesota because I do love the company I work for! I could maybe swing fully remote status after I've been with them a bit longer 🤞

[@crankybuzzard6867]

I love it out at Lake Powell..... but never did that! TOO much fun!!! Thanks!!!

[@JerryArizona]

Same here. We had a window of opportunity and took it. It was incredible.

[@crankybuzzard6867]

@@JerryArizona glad you could share it. Made me smile.... Just love it there. I usually stay in Page... and wander around to the other parks. Might get back there in October.

[@adidas20zero]

Niiiiiiiice!!! I'm visiting Vegas at the end of month. I hope to make it to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.

[@JerryArizona]

I still have to get to that area. I want to kayak Emerald Cave sometime. And I think Ringbolt is down there.

[@adidas20zero]

@@JerryArizona Oh yeah that sounds great!!!

[@nazzarenoceretti8025]

Fantastico video👍🙋‍♂️🌈💚🌞🏊‍♂️

[@JerryArizona]

I think I was too scared to be dizzy, but I blocked it out so I'm not sure.

[@firedog451]

Nice vid you guys, finely did a vid where I have gone many times, I started boating their in my early 20s. It’s what gave me my love for slot canyons. We would mid summer when the temps were up to 120 sometimes . We would take the boat into the narrow canyons to escape the sun. My kids have great memories there for sure. We camped out of bullfrog as well. All beautiful.

[@JerryArizona]

Still need to check out Bullfrog. I love the Hite/North Wash area. Although I wonder if Hite will open again in my lifetime....

[@firedog451]

@@JerryArizona Love you work Jerry! Thanks! my wife and I have had many good hikes following your lead! Thanks for what you do

[@roberthrodriguez3684]

id be scared take me ski there , like ima come up on a rock or something

[@JerryArizona]

No worries here. They were rentals! (In all seriousness, they have bouys that mark the main channel which is hundreds of feet deep.)

[@tracycolorado]

You need to go through the canyons at night with a full moon . So Beautiful 😍 🤩 👌 💖 💗 ♥️

[@JerryArizona]

That sounds incredible....

[@marktreu]

I think it is interesting that you noticed and called out Knockers. That boat sank less than a month later in a storm. Looks like you had a great time exploring. Cool Video!

[@JerryArizona]

Knockers sank!?! I didn't even know houseboats sank in storms on lakes....at least unless you were really trying to sink them.

[@marktreu]

@@JerryArizona Afternoon storms can bring in some pretty solid winds. If a houseboat has an engine failure, then it can get blown up against the walls in a channel where the waves will just pound it, fill the bilge faster than the pumps can remove it and eventually sink the boat. It can be pretty scary. If you search Knockers Houseboat on KZbin, you can see pictures and video of it after it sunk.

[@GratefulOverlander]

I gotta go do this 🤙🤙🤙

[@JerryArizona]

Been to that area a ton of times for hiking/canyoneering. Never been on the lake until this trip. Absolutely amazing time.

[@bobwallis1757]

bucket list

[@JerryArizona]

It was for us too. We were really lucky to have this opportunity and may never again...

[@markvoigt5474]

Just started following you guys. All I can say is you’re awesome 👏👏. Great places, outstanding videos. Keep ‘‘em coming.

[@JerryArizona]

Welcome! We're going to keep getting out there (and making videos) as long as we can.

[@tbonejones1427]

WOW!!! Once Again A Fantastic Video And Your Are Doing Everyman's Dream!!! Your Videos Are Amazing !! How Fast Were You Going In Some Of The Spots?

[@JerryArizona]

I forget exactly, but when we could, we opened them up!

[@Jono-f7w]

Great video thank you. Can I ask where you hired the jet skis from? Thank you

[@joshuamorales7845]

yet another great video Jerry. thanks for taking along on your adventures. After watching both video from Lake Powell. If you had one day and could do only the jetski ride around or the kayak and hike, what one would you recommend?

[@JerryArizona]

I enjoyed both, but I definitely like jet skis over paddling. It costs more, but you see so much more of the lake. I want to say we put 100 miles on these things in a single day.

[@Jono-f7w]

Great video. Where did you hire the jet skis from

[@marshallscott2718]

Severely underrated youtuber

[@JerryArizona]

Thank you. I love comments like this.

[@marshallscott2718]

@@JerryArizona Absolutely man! I live on the east coast but I routinely travel out to this region for leisure as a photographer, and your videos do such a good job at informing, but also showing the beauty and reasons why these places are worth coming back over and over again to. I'll be returning here end of this month! Thanks for pushing out such great content!

[@serioussoldier7977]

Glad Tina’s better. On a side note could you make a video on how to get into technical canyoneering? I really want to start doing it but, I don’t even know where to begin.

[@JerryArizona]

I'm not experienced enough to do that type of thing. I've done quite a few canyons, but haven't put in the time to learn all the things I need to know to be as competent at it as I'd like. If you want to start out, take some classes with a qualified company. I always recommend AZ Rock and Canyon Adventures here in Phoenix. Tom Seeley is a great guy. He even took Tina and I out with his group just to be nice. He can also probably point you in the direction to meet people who would go out and show you the (literal) ropes.

[@serioussoldier7977]

@@JerryArizona thanks for the recommendation. I live in Phoenix so I’ll have to look into that. Also you might want to check this book out for stepping up your canyoneering game, Todd Martin Arizona Technical canyoneering. It’s a pretty high quality guide book but, I don’t think I could justify the cost with my inexperience. Thanks again.

[@travelguy1564]

You think that's a freakin great trip for your birthday - ? Just try jet skiing around the crystal clear springs in Florida! Powell ain't got nothin on beautiful clear water in those springs!

[@JerryArizona]

Haven't done that, but we did get to jet ski around Key West. And it was pretty amazing.

[@nigelolympia]

Fantastic video! What time of year did you do this, and where did you rent the jet skis? How much did that run you? Thanks for sharing!

[@JerryArizona]

April/May, I think. The Seadoos aren't cheap. I want to say like $1,200 for both for the full day but can't remember exactly. I left a link where we rented them in the description. I'm not affiliated with the company or anything, but they were great and I recommend them. I know there are other places up there so I recommend you look online and compare prices and options.

[@sfld2266]

If you don’t mind what were the settings in the GoPro? I’ve never seen footage from a GoPro that doesn’t look super saturated or super digitally sharp. Loved the footage.

[@JerryArizona]

You can go into protune (I think that's what it's called) and lower sharpness to low. I think this was shot on flat color profile but this was an 8 or 10. I really like the natural color profile on the 11. (Don't have a 12.) It's almost unwatchable with sharpness on any setting besides low. Reminds me of mobile phone video.

[@FlewTheCoop]

Nice editing. Entertaining. That seems like the better way to get up to Antelope canyon. Would that be possible?

[@JerryArizona]

We saw a boat up there on our way out, so it's allowed. But I didn't really see a way to beach jetskis to get out and hike it.

[@FlewTheCoop]

@@JerryArizona understood.

[@Dotanberg1127]

Very cool! Could you have done antelope canyon with the jet-skis instead of kayaking there? and then continuing with the jet skis to Labyrinth Canyon& Face Canyon? We're thinking of doing that

[@JerryArizona]

They do allow motorized watercraft into Antelope. But when we were there, there is nowhere you could really land the thing to get out and hike. Outside of anchoring in the deep water and swimming in. I have a video of the recent conditions I released a couple weeks ago you can check out to see what I mean. One of the two - I think it was Labyrinth - that we did looked like you could land a jet ski and get out and hike. I say something about hiking it in this video. That might be a better option.

[@junowatt5802]

This is a shame, everything west of the Rockies is being trashed.

[@julianbecerra3508]

Do you guys use the extra gas from the tanks?? Tanks for sharing I got to do this next weekend

[@JerryArizona]

We used them. We were out pretty much all day though. If it's an option to take them, I'd take extra gas.

[@OneLove76328]

why not film lunch to.. 😊

[@qav10]

What month did you do this trip? What is air temperature?

[@magi9871]

Awesome footage. We're thinking of going this April. How many hours was your overall outing? How long did it take you to get from the launch to your first slot canyon? Thanks

[@JerryArizona]

I was having too much fun to pay attention to the times. I listed the website in the description, so you can call them and ask what they do for rental periods. It was an absolute blast though and highly recommended. Too expensive to do often, but worth it at least once.

[@faisalfarooq3553]

Hey where did you guys got wetsuits from?

[@JerryArizona]

Bought mine off Amazon. Tina had some from scuba diving. I'm pretty sure they'll rent them to you where you rent jet skis though.

[@AJulei]

I have so many questions: How long were you on the lake? Is taking extra gas on the jet ski an option?

[@JerryArizona]

It's been a minute, but maybe 8~10 hours? We had spare fuel cans on the jet skis and had to stop and refuel toward the end of the day. I believe I put the place we rented them from in the description.

[@D.Simone.s]

lol I made the same mistake with the time.

[@JerryArizona]

I did it again a few months later.....

[@johnross6314]

On this video, “Tina” shows up as: Tina=semi smiling red flagged bully. Geez.

[@SasquatchAngry]

Bro you really didn't know how to step off a jet ski?

[@jeffhicks1008]

Jet skis are made by Kawasaki you are riding Sea Doos and Yamaha make Waverunners OK?

[@JerryArizona]

Yeah, I figured we were not using all the right terms. But like I said, we're hikers. For people like us who don't do this type of thing often, they're all called 'jet skis'. I get it though. When you ARE experienced it's annoying to hear the wrong terms used. I'm not changing the title though; nobody is searching "Riding Seadoos on Lake Powell."

[@StansWorld]

Some Folk are Just Not Boaters and looking at your video I would say you are those people Stay on the trails You should not boat when the waters are that low to much danger.

[@JerryArizona]

The main channel was over 350' deep. I'd say we had clearance. Sure, you had to watch for rocks outside of the channel, but that's always the case regardless of water level.