Across Canyonlands Hike

[Jammer]

Heya --

I've got new video from an old trip: my 2007 hike across Canyonlands and the Abajos. The stretch from Green River to near Blanding is one of the longest stretches in the US w/o an intersecting paved road (over 100 miles as the crow flies.)

The two 15-minutes videos are more of a trip report and less snappy than my previous videos (sorry -- no music.) But... after so many years I wanted to get them posted. Here's part 1 of 2:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2WH6K42DfM

If it doesn't link to part 2, check it out here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ozpH-NLcog (http://www.youtube.com/Jammer17)

Thanks,
- Jamal

[oldno7]

thanks for sharing, another epic trip.

[ibenick]

Man, you're trip report videos are top notch. Someone ought to give you a show on Discovery channel or something!

[Bad Karma]

:hail2thechief::hail2thechief::hail2thechief: Love the TR

What do you do for a job that let's you take that much time off? Do they have any openings?

[Jammer]

> Do they have any openings?

Actually they do... as I quit last year! So far the freelance route has been less profitable... but more worthy as I've had more time to travel! I create content for DVD/Blu-ray to try and get people to buy movies instead of renting. It's kinda a losing battle so I like to think about other options... while hiking across Utah! :wink:

Thanks,
- Jamal

[agostinone]

Jamal,

Most excellent! I really enjoy living vicariously through your camera lens. Thanks for the inspiration.

What kind of tent are you using these days? It looked like you had a 2-man. I’d have thought that you would be one of the super light guys for the kind of distance you cover.

KJ

[jdgibney]

Simply amazing. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[JONBOYLEMON]

WOW, any comment I make will just detract from the awesomeness of your trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[ststephen]

Very fun to view! I feel like I just revisted some of my favorite places!

[tanya]

Impressive! Do you and Buzz ever get together?

[Jammer]

>What kind of tent are you using these days?
I currently use a FlyCreek 1-man. When I shot this video I just used what I had -- a 2-man REI tent. Slowly over the years I've lightened my load. But, I'm never going to go true ultra-light and just use a tarp as a cover. I enjoy having a full tent too much. My 7+ pounds of electronics also separates me from true ultra-light hikers!

>Do you and Buzz ever get together?
Nope -- I just know everyone on here via avatars and trip reports. Actually... I've met Tom. He babysat my Jeep on my very first Utah thru hike.

- Jamal

[accadacca]

LOVE your videos. :2thumbs:

[Sombeech]

(sorry -- no music.)
Perfect. The atmosphere was just right.

[blueeyes]

Perfect. The atmosphere was just right.

Agreed! Great report. :2thumbs:

[canyonphile]

Those were awesome! :clap: :2thumbs:

Can't wait for more :popcorn:

[zzyzx]

Thank you for sharing.
Your TR is :2thumbs::2thumbs:.

How do you recharge your electronic devices batteries during the hike?

[Jammer]

Heya zzyzx --

I use a rollable solar charger on my trips like this one:

http://tinyurl.com/35bwvdc (http://tinyurl.com/35bwvdc)


Check out a recent thread in this group that discussed other options as well.

Mine is pretty good for me as it is fairly light and will power all my gear with a simple adapter. I usually put it out every other morning while I'm breaking down camp and getting ready to set out.

- Jamal

[zzyzx]

Thx Jamal,

Good idea - nice panel.
I check out that thread.

[mr. incognito]

Best Trip Report I ever had the pleasure to take in. Kudos on a fantastic adventure and sharing it with us.:hail2thechief::cool2:

[Scott Card]

Well worth a half hour I just burned at work. :haha: Thanks for posting! :2thumbs: