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

I don't visit places like this very often, but when I do...
DATE FILMED: December 2022
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[@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

[@raderosier1248]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@CAMacKenzie]

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

[@sharondavis8003]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@Astana_Lunch]

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.

[@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!!!!

[@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 🙏🥾

[@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 😮

[@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!

[@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💝

[@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

[@ATravelingAddictSolo]

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

[@jburnett8152]

Utah was beautiful as always. Nice hike.

[@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.

[@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.

[@hairball1967]

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

[@MountainHobbler]

My old running joke is that Snow Canyon is called Zion West.

[@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.

[@proudchristian77]

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

[@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

[@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

[@johnmcdonald1306]

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

[@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.

[@LeviSpangler]

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

[@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! 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@jazziered142]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@timwolfers7880]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@dianayocum7378]

Thanks again Tristan for another great hike. I love the landscape that makes up Utah. The pillowy rock formation is very interesting. Being encircled by that mega cloud was cool. Hike on👍🏻

[@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.

[@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. 🙂

[@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.

[@1234dvarela]

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

[@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

[@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

[@johnmcdonald1306]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

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

[@jimc3891]

Well worth a visit. Photography is excellent.

[@lorilielundell4902]

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

[@perfectlylonely]

A nice treatment/tour of the lovely Snow Canyon

[@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!!

[@earthangel8730]

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

[@janmcdonald7024]

Thanks!

[@robertphillips3893]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Coloradohiker658]

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

[@RLeeVanCamps]

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

[@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.

[@michelle_ajema]

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

[@shcaskey]

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

[@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

[@katmogstad1692]

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

[@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 .

[@natlovell122]

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

[@sharir1679]

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

[@Ashley_Schaeffer]

Another State park that is close by here is Cathedral Gorge SP in Nevada... One of the hidden gems of Nevada...

[@markweaver1012]

We're always looking for hikes that *aren't* in National Parks because our retriever insists on hiking with us and the NPS doesn't want her around on any trails. So we're always looking for things similar to and maybe near, but not in, National Parks -- so, NFS, BLM, state parks, etc. Snow Canyon has been on our list for a while now, but our pup probably couldn't do some of that scrambling (even with us giving her boosts up as necessary). Anyway, thanks for another cool video.

[@Maddiehere89]

Another great video! High up in the clouds today!

[@Debbie_Ann]

Loved it - breathtaking

[@cherylmiller-day5932]

BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks Tristan 😊

[@ojjohnson6914]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@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

[@annieyahu676]

Absolutely Beautiful! Thanks for taking us along ❤️

[@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

[@kenuber4766]

Another great adventure...Thanks Tristan!

[@niteranger6376]

Very cool! Tks for sharing!

[@bachplucked]

Stunning Scenery and vidoagrapy Thank You for sharing it

[@markg3025]

I have done many National Parks in Utah and the canyon you visited is a hidden gem. Thank you and Happy New Year.

[@bevliechty1161]

Wow loved it a real adventure

[@johnmcdonald1306]

I tell all my older friends about your videos personably presented that let you feel you are there going places we could never go

[@JonBradhamArtist]

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

[@charleshicks3492]

Excellent area, never heard of snow canyon, four star⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎😎🤩🤩

[@lindamartin2045]

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

[@chuckgoodman3828]

Another great video Tristan! Snow Canyon is now on the list when I visit Zion!

[@dvgayle1]

Awesome video. Thanks so much!

[@StereoSpace]

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

[@jeffreyrule8143]

A great day hike and camp site. Thanks for sharing.

[@clarebeelman9691]

Gorgeous shots!

[@birdman5223]

Incredible, 😱😱,vast respect for your outdoor skills MrT.

[@dianemurphy7625]

What a gorgeous canyon! I've never heard of that park, but it's high on my list now. Thanks!