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Jammer
04-11-2011, 09:25 AM
Heya Bogley--

Posted another one of my old videos to YouTube. This one is from 2008 when I did a loop around Fishtail Mesa in the western part of the Grand Canyon. I went down Kanab Cr., up Jumpup and Kwagunt, over the saddle to Surprise Valley, checked out Thunder Springs and Deer Creek, then down the Colorado and back up Kanab.

It was a good trip, but it was really memorable because as I was getting ready to set out I realized my sat phone didn't work. So, I had to drive back to Kanab to let people know I wouldn't be checking in! Then, after an already late start, I twisted my knee on day two which slowed me down the rest of the trip. Spoiler alert! :) I ended up getting out of the canyon 1.5 days later than I was scheduled and called my parents/girlfriend just after they had alerted the authorities! Whew!

Open up in YouTube and enjoy in HD if you can.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ePAwB6gFWU

If it doesn't suggest part 2, go here:

http://www.youtube.com/Jammer17#p/u/3/5Eo1QPjhCnA

Sorry for the ads on this one -- YouTube ID'd my music and thus slapped the ads on it. Funny how they can revenue share in my content when paired with copyrighted music -- but the other way around is illegal! May have to repost with different music... someday.

Thanks,
- Jamal

oldno7
04-11-2011, 10:05 AM
Your trips are all great Jamal, this is no exception, thanks for sharing.

Jammer
04-11-2011, 05:59 PM
Thanks oldno7! Just one more old video to go and then I'll be caught up! Then... time to get out there and record some new stuff!

- Jamal

accadacca
04-11-2011, 06:26 PM
Grand Canyon Wookies! :lol8:

Thanks for showing your awesome videos. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures. :popcorn:

tanya
05-08-2011, 09:09 AM
If fitness really does mean happiness then you must be VERY happy!:hail2thechief::hail2thechief::hail2thechief ::hail2thechief:

jbdavies
05-08-2011, 07:40 PM
Great videos! Made me want to be down there even more now!

bobb169
05-09-2011, 11:49 AM
Did a similar trip a few years back....Down to Deer Springs, along the Colorado to Kanab Crk, up to Snake Gulch and out.......very nice trip, Kanab Crk is gorgeous.