TR: Hiking in St. George: Red Cliffs to Yant Flats

[sixstringsteve]

Last weekend Fender and I went backpacking in St. George. We started at the Red Cliffs rec area and hiked up to explore Yant Flats with a friend. 23 miles in 2 days, and he still had energy left. I, on the other hand, did not.

[video=youtube;zbEglc4HEcY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbEglc4HEcY[/video]

This is my worst video in a long time. I was trying some new settings on the GoPro (narrow FOV), and I don't love how it turned out.

 

[Kevin B.]

What does Fender carry in his little dogpack?

 

[sixstringsteve]

School supplies. Binder, pencils, highlighters, etc.

He carries his leash, food and water for 2 days, treats, and poo bags.

 

[clfrnacwby]

He carries his leash, food and water for 2 days, treats, and poo bags.

Huh, that's funny. That's pretty much what my 7 year old carries as well

 

[Rock Taco]

Looks like a cool place to explore. So you where you gopro on your head when hiking while filming?

 

[sixstringsteve]

Yeah, it was on my head. I'm ready to get another small video camera that has more flexibility for different shots.

 

[DAA]

Wow... I've been to Yant and I've day hiked Red Cliffs many times (mostly closer to Snow Canyon though...). I can only imagine that was some pretty rugged terrain along your route!

- DAA

 

[sixstringsteve]

Yeah, it's definitely not a route I would recommend. Too many basketball size rocks, very slow, and lots of near-ankle sprains. It was a good opportunity to test out some gear though.