Hiking Is a Walk That Sucks

[seafoam1 3,036]

 

 

[RLLD 4,233]

 

Zion is a blast for hiking 

[Thornton Melon 620]

5 minutes ago, RLLD said:

 

Zion is a blast for hiking 

I'm deathly afraid of heights. I couldn't do that for all the money in the world. 

[Drizzay 722]

I used to hike at the Boulder Flatirons when i lived in CO.  I miss it.

[dain11279 976]

On 3/15/2024 at 8:57 AM, RLLD said:

 

Zion is a blast for hiking 

I am going next month, god I can't focking wait.

 

@jerryskids you've done this hike before, no? Any tips/suggestions? I was too late to get into the seasonal permit lottery but they do a day-before one I plan on entering everyday I'm in Zion NP. The AllTrails app I use (great for hiking, I use it all the time) says a lot of times they don't even check so hopefully I'll get lucky either way.

[edjr 6,598]

No surprise the incel that lives in his parents basement doesn't like outdoors. 

[MDC 7,444]

18 minutes ago, edjr said:

No surprise the incel that lives in his parents basement doesn't like outdoors. 

He’s Maximum Overkill now, the slightly less maladjusted but even more tranny obsessed weirdo.

[jerryskids 6,800]

19 minutes ago, dain11279 said:

I am going next month, god I can't focking wait.

 

@jerryskids you've done this hike before, no? Any tips/suggestions? I was too late to get into the seasonal permit lottery but they do a day-before one I plan on entering everyday I'm in Zion NP. The AllTrails app I use (great for hiking, I use it all the time) says a lot of times they don't even check so hopefully I'll get lucky either way.

Yes, we did it two years ago.  We got lucky with the day-before option, especially since we were only in Zion one day (it was part of driving back from Michigan to AZ).  They did check when we went.  Also we use AllTrails which I agree is great -- we just used it to find a random hike in Clinton NJ to kill time before meeting my cousin.

Anyway, tips/suggestions... You have to go uphill a ways to get to the actual landing, but it's either paved or very smooth.  Parts of that have good views, especially if you enjoy watching out of shape people in poor shoes/clothing struggle with the climb.   

The Angel's Landing part is chained off very well; there was maybe one small part that was a little sketchy.  But unless you have a fear of heights, you are protected quite well.  Heck, I did two more dangerous hikes this past year in Sedona (Fay Canyon arch, and Devil's Bridge in the snow which was somewhat risky).  We went in the morning to avoid the heat, but not crazy early.  Nevertheless, the earlier you go, the less crowded it will be.  My biggest advice is to bring your patience -- many parts are one-way, and you'll find yourself in a group waiting for a pile of people to finish going the other way.

Hope you get to do it!  Let us know how it goes.   

[dain11279 976]

2 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

Yes, we did it two years ago.  We got lucky with the day-before option, especially since we were only in Zion one day (it was part of driving back from Michigan to AZ).  They did check when we went.  Also we use AllTrails which I agree is great -- we just used it to find a random hike in Clinton NJ to kill time before meeting my cousin.

Anyway, tips/suggestions... You have to go uphill a ways to get to the actual landing, but it's either paved or very smooth.  Parts of that have good views, especially if you enjoy watching out of shape people in poor shoes/clothing struggle with the climb.   

The Angel's Landing part is chained off very well; there was maybe one small part that was a little sketchy.  But unless you have a fear of heights, you are protected quite well.  Heck, I did two more dangerous hikes this past year in Sedona (Fay Canyon arch, and Devil's Bridge in the snow which was somewhat risky).  We went in the morning to avoid the heat, but not crazy early.  Nevertheless, the earlier you go, the less crowded it will be.  My biggest advice is to bring your patience -- many parts are one-way, and you'll find yourself in a group waiting for a pile of people to finish going the other way.

Hope you get to do it!  Let us know how it goes.   

Awesome, Thanks for the advice!

[Alias Detective 1,402]

1 hour ago, dain11279 said:

My biggest advice is to bring your patience -- many parts are one-way, and you'll find yourself in a group waiting for a pile of people to finish going the other way.

No thanks.  My patience are too short and I'd become annoyed and ruin the hike.

[jerryskids 6,800]

12 minutes ago, Alias Detective said:

No thanks.  My patience are too short and I'd become annoyed and ruin the hike.

Then you would particularly dislike the people who are scared and go painfully slow, but don't think to step aside for the people moving at a normal pace...

Seriously though, I am the most impatient person in the world, to which my wife will gladly attest.  It really wasn't too bad.  You just need to breathe deeply and enjoy the spectacular views throughout the landing a few times in the hike.  

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,111]

On 3/15/2024 at 7:57 AM, RLLD said:

 

Zion is a blast for hiking 

No f'n way. 

[dain11279 976]

21 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

No f'n way. 

If you don't hear from me after the end of June you'll know it wasn't a good idea

 

I went hiking in the Adirondacks a couple weeks ago and had to climb up the sides of mountains and sh1t. I love the thrill and the views.

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,111]

5 minutes ago, dain11279 said:

If you don't hear from me after the end of June you'll know it wasn't a good idea

 

I went hiking in the Adirondacks a couple weeks ago and had to climb up the sides of mountains and sh1t. I love the thrill and the views.

Unfortunately, I have an irrational fear of heights so I'd probably panic and fall right off the side. 

[thegeneral 3,218]

On 3/15/2024 at 5:52 AM, seafoam1 said:

 

 

I’m sure walking much at all sucks for this dude 

[dain11279 976]

Update!@#
 

Just got done at Zion for today. Was here for about 4 hours. Didn’t get accepted for angels landing so I’ll try again tomorrow. The park is incredible either way, I walked prolly 8 miles or so and rode the shuttle some too so basically saw the whole park. 
 

I will be getting here very early tomorrow to try and beat the crowds and the heat. It’s currently hovering right around 100 degrees at 1 in the afternoon. Gonna spend a few hours here again in the morning and then swing over to Bryce Canyon after. 
 

 

[IGotWorms 4,058]

17 minutes ago, dain11279 said:

Update!@#
 

Just got done at Zion for today. Was here for about 4 hours. Didn’t get accepted for angels landing so I’ll try again tomorrow. The park is incredible either way, I walked prolly 8 miles or so and rode the shuttle some too so basically saw the whole park. 
 

I will be getting here very early tomorrow to try and beat the crowds and the heat. It’s currently hovering right around 100 degrees at 1 in the afternoon. Gonna spend a few hours here again in the morning and then swing over to Bryce Canyon after. 
 

 

West Rim trail is pretty good, but you’ll want to start at the top and probably get an overnight permit or else it’s a very long day hike.

Goes right by Angel’s Landing near the end.

Definitely check out Temple of Sinawava too and hike up the Virgin River narrows a couple miles

[WhiteWonder 2,739]

i thought peefoam was becoming a mailman to walk and stay active 

[jerryskids 6,800]

20 minutes ago, dain11279 said:

Update!@#
 

Just got done at Zion for today. Was here for about 4 hours. Didn’t get accepted for angels landing so I’ll try again tomorrow. The park is incredible either way, I walked prolly 8 miles or so and rode the shuttle some too so basically saw the whole park. 
 

I will be getting here very early tomorrow to try and beat the crowds and the heat. It’s currently hovering right around 100 degrees at 1 in the afternoon. Gonna spend a few hours here again in the morning and then swing over to Bryce Canyon after. 
 

 

Bummer about Angel's Landing, good luck getting in tomorrow.   

Also looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Bryce Canyon, that's on my list to do prolly next year.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,445]

On 5/9/2024 at 11:45 AM, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

No f'n way. 

 My palms got sweaty watching it.

[dain11279 976]

On 6/26/2024 at 1:33 PM, jerryskids said:

Bummer about Angel's Landing, good luck getting in tomorrow.   

Also looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Bryce Canyon, that's on my list to do prolly next year.

Ended up not doing BC BUT I took the Angels Landing trail all the way up to Scouts Lookout. And beyond. You can walk another mile or so to the left up higher and get EPIC views. You’re actually higher than Angels Landing at some points up there. Just an incredible incredible experience. 
 

But damn that is definitely a workout. Almost 2,000 feet of elevation gain in 2 miles. I was on the trail shortly after 7 and glad that I was cuz the sun hadn’t came out yet and there was a nice breeze. Certainly helped.

 

And I got accepted for Angels Landing tomorrow! So looks like I’m hoofing it again in the AM. This was the main goal when I came out here so I’ve gotta do it. Then when I get done it’s back to Vegas after for my Saturday AM flight

[jerryskids 6,800]

22 minutes ago, dain11279 said:

Ended up not doing BC BUT I took the Angels Landing trail all the way up to Scouts Lookout. And beyond. You can walk another mile or so to the left up higher and get EPIC views. You’re actually higher than Angels Landing at some points up there. Just an incredible incredible experience. 
 

But damn that is definitely a workout. Almost 2,000 feet of elevation gain in 2 miles. I was on the trail shortly after 7 and glad that I was cuz the sun hadn’t came out yet and there was a nice breeze. Certainly helped.

 

And I got accepted for Angels Landing tomorrow! So looks like I’m hoofing it again in the AM. This was the main goal when I came out here so I’ve gotta do it. Then when I get done it’s back to Vegas after for my Saturday AM flight

Awesome!  We didn't go to the left at Scouts Lookout because we had the OK to go on Angel's Landing.  It's a once in a lifetime experience; don't die, enjoy, and report back  

[dain11279 976]

17 hours ago, jerryskids said:

Awesome!  We didn't go to the left at Scouts Lookout because we had the OK to go on Angel's Landing.  It's a once in a lifetime experience; don't die, enjoy, and report back  

15 out of 10 stars. No words. Just an awesome memorable experience. Of course there was no one checking permits today

 

Sad that I’m going back, I’d go back and do it tomorrow if I could. The chain section actually wasn’t too bad to be honest. More mentally tough than physical. The views up top are just to die for.

[jerryskids 6,800]

2 hours ago, dain11279 said:

15 out of 10 stars. No words. Just an awesome memorable experience. Of course there was no one checking permits today

 

Sad that I’m going back, I’d go back and do it tomorrow if I could. The chain section actually wasn’t too bad to be honest. More mentally tough than physical. The views up top are just to die for.

Great!  Yeah, the chain part isn't really bad, unless you have a fear of heights of course.  There was one small part between chains that I thought was a tad dicey, but otherwise it was fine.