The NEW DAILY LOTTERY FOR PERMITS // HIKING TO THE ARIZONA WAVE

We won the lottery to hike the wave in Arizona, and in this video we are going to tell you everything you need to know in order to get a permit to hike the wave, and take you along on our experience hiking to the wave for the first time.
Hiking to the Arizona Wave is something that has been on my Travel Bucket list for a long time. On a recent trip, we were lucky enough to be in Kanab Utah, and apply for the daily lottery to hike the wave. The wave daily lottery has changed recently, using the recreation.gov mobile app, and using a geofenced location to be eligible to apply.
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Chapters
00:30 Driving to The Trail.
01:15 Trailhead.
01:35 The Hike.
06:30 The Wave.
10:15 Permit Breakdown.

[@wa1juun1ed]

Absolutely breathtaking scenery. Thanks do much for sharing this video. You guys are fantastic. Ed

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thank you very much!

[@minkhs]

great vlog again, beautiful scenery there in Arizona :)

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks so much! We have wanted to explore this area for so long!

[@unchained8]

Thank you for sharing your heart.

[@jameswalde]

Congrats on getting the permit. It takes planning and great luck! Wonderful vlog.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thank you so much!! We really lucked out

[@ervinslens]

Brilliant presentation my friend, shots are beyond spectacular here. Masterfully executed 🔥🔥

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks so much

[@LukasUh]

Great Video 😍. Very nice shots.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks a lot!

[@iowa_don]

Great info! I have wanted to hike The Wave for years and it is on my bucket list. I hope you got to Upper (or Lower) Antelope Canyon (which are not too far from The Wave) as well. Both are also spectacular wind and water formed natural wonders.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks! We have hiked Antelope Canyon, but that was before KZbin, so there isn't a video from there

[@stud88100]

Great vlog you guys.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks so much!

[@roberta4787]

great video!

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks!

[@Cmela93]

I feel like this is sooo much better than the old way. Especially for the people cant walk in.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

It's nice that it gives the natural setting a little breathing room from hoards of people! But of course that's easy for us to say as we were lucky and got the permit on our first try

[@emilyzappasodi7061]

Great video and info! Regarding permits, wondering if you know...could each person in our 4-person group sign up for a permit (daily permit or advanced lottery, we plan on applying both ways), giving us more chances of success or will that disqualify our group? It is unclear on the websites whether this is allowed. Thank you!!

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

I would think you would be able to do it that way. I'm not sure, but if it were me, I would give it a shot

[@septembertwenty-nine9989]

Thank you for sharing your The Wave experience. If the road is good, what kind of vehicle is needed? If dry, is there deep sand? If wet, are there places with deep ruts in mud? If I'm not lucky like you, I will hike Wire Pass instead.

[@djnickryan4562]

Hey, shout out Eville with that shirt! To your knowledge, how difficult was it to get your permit? Is it REALLY unlikely? I'm trying to do some research and am finding conflicting articles. Going to try to apply for the 2 day one from Page in April, really hoping we can get it. I know you said 16 people a day for the 2 day one, but did it seem like every person chosen went? Stupid questions I feel like, sorry about that just really honestly planning a trip around this so I'm trying to get as much insight as possible. Great video, thank you for making this.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Well it really all depends on how many people apply. The more people that apply, the harder it is as it's a game of numbers

[@omgness1234]

Approximately how long did walking to the wave take you each way?

[@fadevsanjudo1222]

Very informative video! Thank you very much. I have a doubt. If you win the advance lottery, do they send you all the permits via email or you have to go and pick them up in a specific place?

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

pulled this off google: The lottery runs on the first day of the next month at 9 am MDT and applicants are notified of their outcome via email. The permit will be mailed out 4 to 6 weeks following the lottery by Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

[@donvarela4705]

How many miles from parking to wave?

[@marklacy7650]

I'm appalled by your childish humor - JK - I think you guys are hilarious! Amazing video and every preview makes me think your adventures keep getting better and better - can't wait to see your next video!!

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks for the continued support brother! Big plans for 2023

[@kevinfleming9919]

Hmm, looks like someone either spilled their water bottle on the rocks behind you at 7:26 or "spilled their water" on a pee break since nobody was around! lol! 😆

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Haha, I thought that too, but It was Kevin's water bottle

[@josephpillar3179]

Are those prescription hiking sunglasses??

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

No, Just regular ones

[@oscarperea581]

Great video! In case we win daily lottery, how long was the safety briefing at BLM office?

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Maybe 15 minutes...if even, you pick up the permit, they give you some papers that help you find the route, and then send you on your way

[@kenswindle4860]

What if you get picked but your spouse does not?

[@belleame4671]

How do i go about getting a permit?

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

At the end of the video we tell you everything you need to know for the permit process. It is kind of complicated

[@thats_mr_b_]

The wave Arizona but it’s in Utah ?

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

The Wave is in Arizona

[@cathylacy8904]

Tell me how the wave was formed

[@kevinfleming9919]

Infrequent water erosion and predominantly wind erosion from it blowing debris/sand/small rocks across the soft Navajo Sandstone. You even have to be careful where you step in some areas because it can break apart and erode from people walking on it, that's why there is a lottery drawing to get in because they keep the number of people down to help preserve it.

[@unchained8]

Scary a lottery simply to hike? We're is freedom?

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

The lottery is in order to preserve the nature of the area and keep it from being destroyed by too many people. We are happy to contribute to the conservation of such a beautiful and unique area