This is Zion National Park’s SPECTACULAR Little Brother! (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching! Here are links to the gear I show at the end of the video: * USB splitter: amzn.to/3X5AECp * USB light bulb: amzn.to/3CrKMNq * My fridge: amzn.to/3Z9OhBX (These are Amazon affiliate links.) In next week's video, I experiences some serious car trouble (that's my own fault). Stay tuned! Tristan

[@thomasfouts2700]

Long time viewer, first time commenter. This is probably my favorite hike to date. Your videos are always fantastic, but there was something spectacular about the scenery here that really grabbed me! Thank-you so much for all the work and effort you put into your creations, including speaking clearly and the great educational narrative. The camera work is also a delight. So today, in this video I can say "YOU ROCKED"!

[@janmcdonald7024]

Same here! You take me places that I'd never get to see on my own. Love the content.

[@steveh.5055]

I agree. Excellent video!

[@earthangel8730]

💯

[@joeblanton148]

Agree, and appreciate your mentioning the clarity of his speaking.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Hey there Marmalade with Marmalade Outdoors. I met you yesterday and was the tall guy in black who was the PCT thru hiker. Anyways really enjoyed meeting you and seeing your suv setup. You’ve inspired me for my Channel and my adventure so just wanted to say thank you. Cheers

[@RichardAlbert-1]

Snow Canyon is definitely one of the best small state parks in southern Utah. I used to live a couple of miles from the south entrance and it was my go to place for a quiet hike.

[@jcarry5214]

I stumbled across it killing time one day, really neat spot.

[@mts4611]

Nice! I am probably your LEAST likely viewer. Just a southern city girl who has NO clue about hiking or any other outdoorsy, canyon-related activities but your page somehow popped up on my main page as suggested videos just in recent weeks and I've been hooked. Watched about 10 vids so far. I love the way you explain things in your videos and the historical facts you've researched. A lot of people do not think to add those tidbits.

[@chrisj.9882]

Thank you for making these videos I especially appreciate a shot like at 7:31 knowing that you had to set the camera up, hike up there, go back, get the camera, and hike back where you had been. That has to take some time. I appreciate all the extra time/effort you put into these videos.

[@EfficientRVer]

Usually true. Sometimes I suspect he uses the drone for some of the shots of going far ahead, then just flies the drone back to himself. I could be wrong. Either way, it's work, and technically excellent.

[@lindacondray7918]

@@EfficientRVer I was thinking that same thing, if he’s using the drone for those LONG hiking shots. I love his videography no matter how he shoots it. Thank You Tristan!

[@johnd746]

Definitely reminded me of the eastern part of Zion. You sure did a lot of backtracking on the hike to give us a long view. You work really hard to give us a great experience. Thank you.

[@david.e.miller]

I was reminded of Checkerboard Mesa in the Slickrock part of Zion Nat'l Park.

[@shawnnorrell1686]

You blow me away with your stamina. 16 miles in a day is impressive. Great scenery 😎👍😎

[@wanderlust62]

That many miles, back and forth for filming and rocks! Very impressive!

[@cindynichols27]

GAWD. Incredible! I've never seen those particular shapes and textures and colors, combined with sheer enormity, even after seeing quite a few rocky deserts. Man. Just stunning.

[@leslielarsonandrus]

Born and raised in St. George. My whole family lives there and all the surrounding areas. After I got married in 1987 I moved away because my husband was active in the military. Love seeing my hometown. My mom tells me a story of when she put me on her lap as she slid down that volcano and wore a hole in her pants. I was too little to remember and she's 88 now. She's lived there since 1945 in the same house! Times sure have changed in our little ole town of Dixie! If you are ever in this area and need anything just let me know! I know tons of people there!! Oh and I have pics of Snow Canyon from along this trail from the 1950's. John Wayne filmed some of his movies right there at Snow Canyon. "The Conqueror" was one of them.

[@rabidgoon]

valley of fire in nevada is also a good one

[@tenkaraintheiowadriftless]

Agree…if you can avoid the crowds.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, that's a pretty place!

[@janmcdonald7024]

Thanks!

[@vresor]

Your tripod work on this video was exceptional. Certainly a ton of work, but it REALLY brings the scene to life. Your first person scenes also do an amazing job of bringing exposure into reality. The Class 2 sections were very impressive. Thank you.

[@CAMacKenzie]

1:56 I love that crossbedding! So dramatic it looks like it could be artificial, but it's natural.

[@yuccavalleynan2074]

Tristan, once again my 73 yr old palms started sweating as you scrambled up sheer walls! Gorgeous views - that cloud enveloped you quickly on top of the ridge. So much rock beauty in Utah! Safe travels - looking forward to the AZ & NV hikes. Thanks for excellent photography/vlog!

[@MrKingamaziah]

This was our last park to visit in May in southern Utah and for me the most shockingly beautiful gem 💎, I was so excited to hike here I stayed till after dark it was so quiet and beautiful!!!!

[@WhY_ADV]

Thank you for not only picking up trash, but showing yourself picking up trash. It's always upsetting to find bottles and wrappers in the backcountry, and actions like yours help make the backcountry a better place.

[@dorindaalberthal1316]

So excited to see you hiking here. We moved here almost 2 years ago and a big reason is because of Snow Canyon. I’m able to walk to the park and never get tired of being in Snow Canyon, so grateful we get to live here in Utah. Thank you for sharing your time here in what we call our piece of heaven. Safe and Happy trails 🙏🥾

[@mark222b]

I love that park. Beautiful views, easily accessible, not as busy as Utah's popular national parks. CA resident, I've been to Zion once, I've been to Snow Canyon twice.

[@troygunter2848]

Long time subscriber , first time commenting. Do appreciate you Brother and really love the work. I see you as a high level athlete. I'm not sure how old you are ? You are much younger than I. At some time maybe you can improve the diet for your future benefit , and everyone else who enjoys your work. It's great to be young. The cast iron stomach of a young man is the first thing to rust , it goes from there. Take care my friend. I'll be watching.

[@joybeekingston6472]

Love you filming skills, they are the best. This video was exceptionally done. Especially when you had the go pro on climbing with all those loose rocks. Yikes! And the cloud surrounding you was gorgeous. It must have felt great. Thank you, Tristan, for sharing all that with us💝

[@angel444ful]

Whew!!!! As you were climbing in the first part of video, I was drinking my morning coffee, and I had to stop drinking to watch your video very tentatively! Lord, I pray that he keeps you safe 😮

[@richard_n]

St George is possibly my favorite city in the nation. It's a really nice city in as beautiful a region as you could ever want. Plus you aren't far from Vegas if you want to do the big city thing once in awhile.

[@jasoncartrette6666]

I'm also a long time viewer for this and your fishing channel. I just moved to St George from SC this past year and can see Snow Canyon from my house. I just hiked around this area the past few weeks around the time of some of these storms. It would be awesome to cross paths with you one day. I feel like it's just a matter of time. Wild

[@sharondavis8003]

Snow Canyon or red terrain of Mars 🤔 With no other humans around it did look otherworldly. Great job! 😊

[@jburnett8152]

Utah was beautiful as always. Nice hike.

[@Chrisb8s]

I am just amazed that you not only did that long hike but those long camera shots with you walking away. I know you had to go back and get the camera. Just amazing

[@jessiehead6525]

You must be part mountain goat…you’re so sure-footed! All that loose rock gives me the heebie-jeebies. So grateful I can sit and watch these incredible hikes you take. It inspires me to get out there and actually DO the hikes that I CAN take!

[@LeviSpangler]

Something you probably dont hear a lot, but I really appreciate your dedication on those walking shots

[@proudchristian77]

I love hiking and camping, I'm older now & it's sweet going with you on your trip , 😊 look's magnificent .

[@samanthadodd8112]

I travel some in my rv. I agree that alot of state parks are just a lake, but this one is really awesome. Thanks for taking us along.

[@kenc5156]

At 7:46 we need an explanation as to how those rocks and specifically how the cracks between them formed. You didn't mention it but the formation looks exactly like megalithic stone construction. And we have absolutely no idea how the ancients accomplished that type of megalithic construction. That natural formation is astonishing.

[@AlphaMensae1]

Fantastic! I've beed to Zion several times, but never Snow Canyon, though know of it. The predominant rock layer, just like in Zion NP, is the Navajo Sandstone, which is a giant petrified dune field, much like parts of today's Sahara or the Namib Desert. It's from the Jurassic Period, and at that time what would become this area was on the southwest coast of Pangea, being a hot and arid coastal-inland desert. The multiple angled lines are cross-bedding, and are the result of shifting winds depositing sand in different direction. The Navajo is thickest here in SW Utah, where it forms big canyons like Zion. It thins out the furthur east you go.

[@doriskarnila2906]

Thanks for adding to our appreciation of such a wonderful place. Jurassic Period, Pangea wow!

[@AlphaMensae1]

@@doriskarnila2906 Thanks! The Colorado Plateay area is my favorit for vacation hiking. For many years I did 2+ week trips to the region, but not able to do so right now. So I live vicariously through Tristian's trips 🙂

[@susannenerad9851]

I love geology, I was wondering how those chris/cross lines were formed, I enjoy learning about geometric folds & uplifting. Very cool, thank you

[@johnmcdonald1306]

Thanks again TRISTEN for a hike we only wish we could do.

[@1234dvarela]

Much respect Tristan! Such a treat to follow you on your adventures!

[@Dwsrs24]

WOW! Awesome views! Some look otherworldly. What an adventurous day! Your rock climbing part got me a little dizzy lol 🙄. The "pillows" you talked about looked like a group of floured biscuits. Your triple-decker sandwich sounded yummy too. 😋 Food always on my mind, lol. And the USB splitter...great idea. Another epic video! Thank you Tristan!

[@DivineMojo]

Oh I really like that spot at 15:12, really peaceful and gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing this, a friend of mine suggested I go here and he wasn’t wrong, so beautiful!!

[@dgemini2]

Visited this park for the first time last February. I just did the Hidden Pinyon Trail, so I didn't get near the vantage point you did here, but I got there right before sunrise and had the entire trail to myself. Pretty amazing. I also stopped at a viewpoint you can drive to right off the main highway that was awesome.

[@louisepotier2784]

Wow! Thanks very much for sharing your day! I loved the clouds on the mountain part and all the views. You work very hard to do your videos. I appreciate it. Bravo. 🙂

[@hairball1967]

Awesome hike/scramble, gorgeous place! You really are living the dream! Thanks for sharing, love these videos!

[@susanauer6715]

I used to live at the top of the canyon in Dammeron Valley. We could ride horses to those lookout in 30 minutes! Spectacular! Loved the video as usual.

[@earthangel8730]

Impressive hike. Awesome landscape. The cauliflower textured rock was beautiful. The filming of your initial ascent gave me the heebie jeebies! Wow!

[@jamesconnolly3042]

Spent a few hours in Snow Canyon a few years back and we absolutely loved it…..can’t wait to go back and explore a ton more.

[@jimc3891]

Well worth a visit. Photography is excellent.

[@michelle_ajema]

Those lines on the rocks at 1:58 are mind blowing. 🤯🤯😮

[@bridgetmuehlberger5141]

Wow, that area was STUNNING! Absolutely, gobsmackingly stunning! Had to pause the vid here and there just to soak in that beauty. Wowzer. Spectacular video, Tristan. On a different note, I love that splitter idea! Gonna put that one in my tips and tricks hat! 😊

[@lindamartin2045]

Very nice😳🤗👍 pretty desert colors and textures. Thank you. Be safe

[@hendersonhiking9597]

Yep that's one of our favorite state parks!! We love it there because its fairly close to Las Vegas and we take every opportunity to get away, thanks for sharing!!

[@timwolfers7880]

Goblin Valley in Utah is a cool park to visit. One of the most unique geologic sites in the US of A.

[@perfectlylonely]

A nice treatment/tour of the lovely Snow Canyon

[@johnmcdonald1306]

Great hike with spectacular views. I have never hiked high enough to be in a cloud

[@lorilielundell4902]

I live close to Snow Canyon state park and have spent many hours there. I agree it is a beautiful place.

[@phyllisbonner8900]

I love the magical desert in Utah. A long hike for you. I know you enjoyed it. When you climb, it looks like you have nothing to hold on to. Be safe.

[@doriskarnila2906]

Another breathtaking video from you. Wonderful camera work as usual. I kept wanting to tell you to turn around and see the landscape behind you as you were talking to us. LOL didn't want you to miss it! I like that you never seem to get blasé about the beautiful places you go. Thank you from a fan.

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Enjoyed the Huge Rock Mts and Red Rocks and White Rocks!❤️😀🇺🇸🌏🚙

[@Loveraptors101]

I’ve been following him since his fishing videos great guy the kind of person you would want to hang with he goes to some really cool places

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

What a beautiful,,and it would appear, seldom visited area! Interesting rock formations.

[@larrydraper4451]

This is one of my favorite videos due to the fascinating rock formations, "pillows". I really enjoy the strange rock formations in any of your videos and this one was one of the best. What a nice state park. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertphillips3893]

What a beautiful hike. I wish I could go on a hike like that, but not anymore.

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Beautiful views!😊. You looked like you were enjoying this adventure. Joy in your steps😊

[@conniewaite1371]

Wow...in a cloud without a plane! Lol.that would be neat! Gorgeous area!

[@bachplucked]

Stunning Scenery and vidoagrapy Thank You for sharing it

[@jimf.625]

Awesome channel. Just when you think it can’t get any better it does.

[@Coloradohiker658]

Fantastic all around. Love your knowledge you share, camera work, scenery, tips, and personality. Thanks!

[@raktoda707]

Outstanding !!! What a canyon, prehistoric in feel artistic in colors and mood.Imagine all the activities that passed thru, around and remained in this area

[@Barley150]

What beautiful videography, Tristan!

[@ATravelingAddictSolo]

You see soft pillows and I'm thinking home made biscuits!

[@DaveParsons]

The quality of your videos is just great and keeps improving! Valley of Fire SP in Nevada is another gem of a state park.

[@jazziered142]

Goblin Valley is EVERYTHING!!!! 🥰🥰🥰. It's hard for me to think of it just as a state park.

[@keithbrookshire]

Is there a 20ish mile canyon rim drive really near the interstate there? I'm pretty sure I pulled off the interstate there some years ago on a trip from Denver to Las Vevas. The canyon floor and roads were snow covered. The contrast with the red rocks was fantastic. I didn't see another person for the 90 or so minutes I spent there. It was magical. I had remembered it as "Red Rock Canyon" and that memory has always stuck with me. As always, I really appreciate you taking us on your trips. I hope to get to spend more time in that part of the country.

[@rickyaz8640]

You can drive to several rim overlooks on the east side

[@debrabalawajder2617]

When I saw the title of the video, I thought a moment and came up with “Snow Canyon” and I was right! Great video; that is the best state park! We’ll be in the area at the end of February and will probably stop there for a visit! Can’t wait to see where you go next!

[@jonwarner1977]

Been there several times. Love the area. The wife and I usually hang out at The Inn at Entrada and explore the area from there. Great area.

[@miamivicefanatic9736]

Speaking of hit or miss state parks, I was pleasantly surprised by Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, near the town of Kanab, Utah. The color of the sand is striking and makes for great images against the vegetation. I've always skipped it in favor of spending more time at Zion or Grand Canyon, but I'm glad I allotted half-a-day to see this park.

[@katmogstad1692]

Love those rock formations in SW Utah. I hiked near there-out of Ivins- and it was amazing!

[@jeffMinnesota952]

beautiful, thanks Tristan..

[@saskiavanpeet9426]

Indeed a gem, went there years ago while on a road trip, travelling between Las Vegas and Zion. Love visitting your country, especially looking for the less travelled hidden gems.

[@StereoSpace]

Great hike. I've never heard of that park, but it's quite an amazing place.

[@natlovell122]

What a beautiful area! Thanks for taking us on these adventures

[@wadeschwartz6281]

Love the high tech paper and stick for orientation LOL , also love my new las sportiva hiking shoes . As alway fantastic footage and scenery . Thanks for your talents and sharing them with us back east in the green tunnel area .

[@JonBradhamArtist]

The scenery you find and share is just amazing - thank you!

[@wendis8]

Snow canyon state park is a hidden gem! The campground there is great too.

[@nathanwilson6670]

Never seen those perspectives of Snow Canyon before. It truly is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

[@glennforister84]

If your ever back in Illinois there are 2 state parks worth visiting. Matthiessen State park and Starved Rock state park. They are both in close proximity of each other. Each offer beautiful canyons and creeks with endless trails that follow nearby. The only downside is that they can be crowded at times. Worth a look

[@godsbackcountryoverland]

Nice hike surprised you didn't spend a night out there. I really like hiking that type of terrain a spiritual place I would say.. God Bless

[@dorindaalberthal1316]

Hi Again, there’s a hike you might enjoy in Ivins Utah not to far from Snow Canyon. It’s a scramble up Red Mountain, it’s off of Toe Nail trail. Also in Snow Canyon off of the Westside canyon trail is Padre canyon trail which is one of my favorite here, you do walk through sand but with the rain we’ve had shouldn’t be that bad.

[@ytubechannel997]

Really love the red colors in the rock and the pillows are very cool.

[@GeorgeAmodei21]

Yeah that Pattern is close to "CHECKER BOARD MESA" in Zion Nat.Park. Yeah The Hwy where the Siren's/1st Responder on is Hwy 18 & Yes that road below to your west is Snow Canyon Dr. ...connects to Hwy 18 if you drive through the State Park. ( I live in Hurricane, Dixie Springs... @ Sand Hallow ) We love watching you Videos and appreciate how much time you put into making them :) Keep it going & be SAFE! George Amodei

[@GeorgeAmodei21]

No I Have not this is a SCAM & go TO HELL

[@sharir1679]

Those rocks looked like misshapen biscuits to me, lol. Cool

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

Cool hike, took the same descent route I Climbed in one of my videos, such amazing colorful striped wall along there. I'll be getting back there soon!

[@GoldenK9Campers]

Great video. We've been to snow canyon once. It was amazing. We have dogs.. so can't do much in the way of hiking.. although they have a really great bike/walking path that walk thru the park which is really nice. The campgrounds are sorta pricey, so thanks for the advice on the campsites !! Still working with my wife on camping outside of an official campground, but she's cheap.. so eventually I think she'll get there..

[@NoOverhead]

This was awesome! Some of that topography reminds me of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Great video, as always. Safe travels!

[@jimcoope3917]

Thank you for doing this video snow canyon is one of my favorite places and seeing more of it in your video was awesome!

[@shcaskey]

there are many great spots outside of state and national parks!!

[@janisblack2183]

Amazing hike Tristan! Thank-you for sharing. You are truly a modern day explorer. Alway off the beaten path, enjoy every one of your videos. 😊🇨🇦

[@nofences-dawnehollis8503]

Ah my favorite place! Thanks for recording your hike in that gorgeous canyon.

[@bobbeckman3735]

Thanks Tristan. Another great video.

[@caroleelagrone9729]

Tristan, what kind of fridge do you have now? Can it run off a 500 Jackry? How is it different from your last one? I guess you are to popular to respond with help's any more! I still enjoy all your video's!!! I will be i0yrs in a couple month's and I have no one to help run thing's by me so I can buy what I need! I am sorry you can't help me any more like you did with the last fridge! God Bless You and your beautifull bride!

[@cargotrailerkenny]

Beautiful hike. Great video. You put up some very nice content. Thanks

[@markgraham2503]

Great hike. I'm tired just watching you and what amazing views. I think you need to be getting some kind of commission from the Utah office of Tourism. Safe travels and happy trails.

[@gltff]

Snow Canyon is a beautiful park. I was there last August. It was a bit warm but really enjoyed it.