Silent Hiking in the Grand Canyon for 5 days

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Published 2024-04-26
► Video made possible by Enlightened Equipment enlightenedequipment.com/, SOTO (sotooutdoors.com) and Bonfus (bonfus.com).

► Watch the first half of this trek from Scott's perspective:    • Trekking the Depths: A Thrilling 3-Da...  

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► TRAVEL GUIDE for this trek: www.thatch.co/guide/25qs6l72adxs8

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► ABOUT THIS HIKE
In November 2023 I set out with my friend    / @sheety33   on a backpacking adventure down in the Grand Canyon of Grand Canyon National Park. We hiked the Escalante route from Lipan point via Cardenas, Seventy-Five Mile Canyon, the Papago Wall, Squeeze and Slide to Red Canyon. Scott Hiked out at Red Canyon while I continued solo on the East Tonto Trail to Phantom Ranch, where I spent my last night. I then hiked up via the South Kaibab Trail.

Interested in doing this hike? Check out the travel guide (www.thatch.co/guide/25qs6l72adxs8) to explore this route. This guide has a day-by-day itinerary of this route and explains everything you need to know: how to obtain the correct backcountry permits, where to camp, where to get water, when to go, how to get there and more. Included is a Custom Google Maps and GPX files.


This is an ambient film without dialog.

► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Down to the Colorado River
3:25 Night 1
8:36 Seventyfive Mile slot Canyon & the Papago Wall
13:12 Alone on the East Tonto Trail
23:07 Phantom Ranch
29:33 Outro


#grandcanyon #hiking #backpacking #nationalpark #camping #solohiking

All Comments (21)
  • @petergrant386
    The guy does it like no other. Incredible work. I'm a super fan
  • @arunaj1364
    When I watch him everything around me disapears. The peace I feel and my heart fills with so much love ❤
  • @daveandrew589
    I remember when this channel had about 10K subscribers. Some of us put in comments saying that it was going to get much, much bigger. 217K now and growing. High quality work IS rewarded. Keep it up 😁
  • @whistlepig
    This is a beautiful example of the fact that you don't need words to tell a story. Well done, sir. Your style from the composition of your shots to your editing is superb. I'm excited to see what you create next.
  • @RoundSeal
    I've never been to America, and the sheer variety in the biomes there is stunning. Some atavistic part of me is soothed seeing the raw magnitude of these places, of the reminder that the world is much bigger than the age of fast travel and constant connectivity tricks us into thinking. We're microbes on the skin of the world, and we've forgotten how much we belong under a clean sky. All this to say, this was just plain lovely filming. 💚
  • @samtengyatso7176
    The way you capture the beauty of nature nobody else does it better than you.❤
  • @jeanpeuxplus7257
    Nature is magnificent, but watching it through Harmen's camera magnifies it even more. It's always a delight to watch his videos, and this one is no exception. Thank you Harmen.
  • @markoramius69
    Harmen, you are a great inspiration for all of us to declare deep love and protection for nature. Congratulations on your work. Greetings from Spain.
  • @adamjensen68
    I love how much these videos focus on the landscapes and making you feel like you're there. The thing that irks me about most nature documentaries is that they'll say it's about the Grand canyon, and then show scenery for about 10 minutes (of an hour long episode), then pan to like a squirrel family or something for the rest of it. Not this guy. He really gets it!
  • @LongArizona
    Dear beloved brother Harmen! This year mark my 21 year living in Arizona!🏜️ I’m a big fan of your and since your first hiking video, I did offer that if you are ever make it to Arizona please let me know because I have room for you to stay however long you like! But I guess that you are a very busy person! As always, you captured shots that no other can! You work really hard by waking up very early so that you can get the most out of the morning lights and to avoid crowds! I appreciate how you included Cactuses 🌵 in this film and that is very special because they are a significant part of Arizona!🏜️🌵 I feel very honored watching your films Harmen! Your works will bring Joy and Happiness to many people around the World 🌎 for generations! I am deeply grateful for your loving kindness and compassion Harmen!🙏
  • @R-Dub_
    Another absolute cinematic masterpiece, the camera angles, the composition of the shots, the music, the colour grading and everything in between is absolutely perfect, thank you for another incredible video.
  • @janrolsenfoto
    I think one of the most impressive thing in Harmens video’s is the will to walk long distances just to set up the tripod and camera, then walk back and into the scene. Have not seen anybody do this to this extremes. Impressive!!
  • My dear brother Harmen, as a strict follower of yours, I think you are a very, very good man, even though I never hear your voice. as nature lover and a walker, I watch all your videos with pleasure, I am grateful to you for these beautiful shares. You take me to the ends of the world while watching you. In my country, in the city of Rize in Turkey, there are countless routes in the Kaçkar Mountains that you should see. Since the Kaçkar Mountains are a remnant of the ice age, there are great routes without people at approximately 3000-4000 meters. I strongly recommend that you plan a very nice route of 100-150 miles in length where you will take quality shots. Even though I have never heard your voice, I wanted to do you a favor by recommending this route because I thought you were a very good man.
  • @LazyDaisyDay88
    I spent 5 days trekking the GC before I got ill. SO glad to see you doing part of this one with a friend - its such an unforgiving place at any time of year. Another jaw-droppingly excellent video. I am stunned at the quality of your work. THANK YOU!
  • @LI_4625
    Love the duo theme, friendship in wilderness. 😂
  • The magic of nature leaves you breathless and you never get bored of it. Very relaxing and of course with Nick Box with the legendary song Heavens.
  • @alanaUK
    Prachtig en indrukwekkend mooie ervaring, sceneries en film. Bedankt Harmen voor het delen van jouw bijzondere hike door de Grand Canyon ❤
  • I've loved every one of your videos, but this canyon video speaks deeply to my love of the desert. I've hiked the Fish River Canyon in Namibia twice, and hope to do it again soon. It is rated as the world's second largest canyon, after the Grand Canyon. Please consider hiking the Fish River Canyon some time, it is an amazing experience, and your style of silent hiking is so well suited to the desolation of the Namibian Desert. Bravo to your amazing work!
  • Amazing!!! I see it is a challenging hike, so it was nice/surprising to see you with company. Thanks for the message at the end. Greetings from South America
  • @fredoc2602
    Anyone who has experienced trekking in the wild and has had the chance to contemplate intense pieces of landscapes knows how inspiring and soothing it is. it's a life changing experience. Those unique feelings are wonderfully conveyed in your videos. I just want to pack my back and go!