Steve Hall
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Rosy Canyon: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 13
On February 25, 2017, Steve Hall along with his sister Tiffany and friends Tom and Sarah hiked into the northern Grapevine Mountains and discovered Rosy Canyon and the Rosy Amphitheater. Rosy Canyon was named for the Gray-crowned Rosy finches who inhabit the canyon and the Rosy Amphitheater was named for a beautiful display of colorful hillsides contained in one small area. Nearby is Tafoni Slot and the more well-known Grey Wall Canyon. In May of 2024, Steve takes the Rim of the World drive and retraces his route by doing a 20-mile loop as a celebration hike to end his Death Valley hiking season. The mouth of Rosy Canyon is located at 37.011685, -117.268767. The Rosy Amphitheater is locat...
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Darwin Plateau: Death Valley Adventure 4 (award-winning film)
Просмотров 889Месяц назад
"This is our moment." With these words, explorer Steve Hall describes his group's Death Valley backpacking adventure into very remote places. Death Valley's Darwin Plateau area contains three spectacular canyons which drain into Panamint Valley. These include Rainbow Canyon, Lee Wash, and Mill Canyon. Creating a brand new advanced backpacking route, Steve and two close friends set out to cross ...
Grand View Canyon: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 12
Просмотров 561Месяц назад
On November 13, 2013, Steve Hall became the first hiker to ever document a visit to Grand View Canyon in the Last Chance Range of Saline Valley. Grand View Canyon has some spectacular narrows and the largest arch found in Death Valley, known as Grand View Arch. In April of 2024, Steve returns with his sister Tiffany and son Stefan in order to hike into the lower canyon as far as they safely can...
Quartz Canyon: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 11
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On March 10, 2009, Steve Hall and Charlie Callagan hiked into the Owlshead Mountains and discovered Quartz Canyon. Quartz Canyon is a colorful, narrow canyon which contains historical quartz diggings. In March of 2024, Steve does an overnight backpack of 24 miles to return to Quartz Canyon, Sand Canyon, and Owl Lake. Along the way, he discovers an interesting rock formation which he calls Owls ...
Cavern Bridge: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 10
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On November 24, 2016, Steve Hall discovered Cavern Bridge in the Black Mountains of Death Valley National Park. This was the fourth major natural bridge that Steve discovered and it was located in a very hard to reach dark cavern in the upper portion of Sidewinder Slot #1, past a major dry fall which stops nearly all hikers. In January of 2024, Steve returns with his friend Jordan to attempt a ...
The Passage: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 9
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On March 4, 2012, Steve Hall hiked into the Owlshead Mountains and discovered The Passage and Passage Canyon. The Passage is a unique narrow passageway between towering walls of decomposed granite, an extremely rare feature for that type of rock. In January of 2024, Steve carries out a return loop hike with his friend Jordan of 13 1/2 miles back to the location of this discovery. As part of thi...
Wingate Slot Canyon: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 8
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On November 21, 2014, Steve Hall discovered Wingate Slot Canyon in the Owlshead Mountains of Death Valley National Park. Wingate Slot Canyon is a spectacular 1 1/2 mile long shallow slot canyon which undergoes changes in rock type and texture throughout. In January of 2024, Steve returns with friends Jordan, Elyscia, and Matt to visit Wingate Slot Canyon. They also visit Never Ending, Ever Chan...
Tunnel Bridge: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 7
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On March 13, 2010, Steve Hall and Charlie Callagan hiked into the Grapevine Mountains and discovered Tunnel Bridge & White Slickenside (sharing co-discovery credit with Alan Van Valkenburg). Tunnel Bridge was the 9th major natural bridge to be discovered in Death Valley and White Slickenside was the largest slickenside which has ever been found in Death Valley. In January of 2024, Steve carries...
Kaleidoscope Canyon: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 6
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On December 26, 2010, Steve Hall named Kaleidoscope Canyon in the Black Mountains of Death Valley National Park after becoming the first hiker to ever document a visit to it. Kaleidoscope Canyon has now become fairly well known to long-time Death Valley hikers for the unique shapes and beautiful colors on display within the canyon walls. In January of 2024, Steve brings his family back (along w...
Sunlight Bridge: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 5
Просмотров 5625 месяцев назад
On November 15, 2013, Steve Hall and Kauri Jacob discovered Sunlight Canyon & Sunlight Bridge in Death Valley National Park. Sunlight Canyon has glowing red and yellow towering narrows with Sunlight Bridge (the 13th major natural bridge to be discovered in Death Valley) contained within. Returning to the location of this discovery in January of 2024, along with family members Daria & Stefan and...
Teaser Trailer for Death Valley Discoveries Episodes 5-10
Просмотров 3225 месяцев назад
Death Valley Discoveries Episodes 5-10 are coming soon and will include visits to the Most Remote Spot in Death Valley, Wingate Slot Canyon, and many more places. Death Valley Discoveries features exclusive hikes to places that Steve discovered, co-discovered, his friends discovered, or that he had a part in sharing with the world for the first time. All Death Valley films are completely non-co...
Rogue River Trail: A 4-day backpack of 40.5 miles
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Steve carries out a solo backpacking trip of the Rogue River Trail, which covers about 40 miles from Grave Creek to Big Bend in southwest Oregon. Highlights include numerous waterfalls, spectacular river views, lush green forest, fascinating history, and abundant wildlife. Some of the trail hazards include passing by sheer cliffs, bear activity, ticks, rattlesnakes, and poison oak. Steve's hike...
In Search of the Tallest: A Redwoods Adventure (award-winning film)
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Explorer Steve Hall takes viewers inside the fascinating world of tree searching. In 2011, Steve became the 3rd person or group to find Hyperion, the tallest tree in the world. And in 2012, he became the 2nd person or group to find Helios, the 2nd tallest tree. By 2013, he had found all of the Top Ten tallest trees. Now 10 years later, Steve returns with his son Stefan to take him to see as man...
Trailer for "In Search of the Tallest: A Redwoods Adventure"
Просмотров 19010 месяцев назад
Teaser Trailer for Steve's new full-length film "In Search of the Tallest: A Redwoods Adventure" which has a running time of 1 hour and 41 minutes (coming soon). Winner of Best Nature Film (New York International Film Awards), Winner of Best Documentary (Los Angeles Film Awards), Winner of Best Nature Film (Oniros Film Awards), and Winner of Best Documentary Feature and Best Indie Filmmaker (Fe...
Tumu Mountain Trail - Hiking American Samoa part 6
Просмотров 53010 месяцев назад
The Tumu Mountain Trail starts in the village of Ofu and climbs through the jungle to one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the world overlooking Ofu, Olosega, Ta'u & the South Pacific ocean. Part 6 of 6 of our video series Hiking American Samoa. Filmed on June 26, 2023 during our 2nd trip to American Samoa and 7th trip to the South Pacific.
Ofu Beach & Lagoon - Hiking American Samoa part 5
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Ofu Beach & Lagoon - Hiking American Samoa part 5
Nu'uuli Falls & Faga'alu Falls - Hiking Am. Samoa part 4
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Nu'uuli Falls & Faga'alu Falls - Hiking Am. Samoa part 4
Mount Alava Trail - Hiking American Samoa part 3
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Mount Alava Trail - Hiking American Samoa part 3
Aunu'u Island - Hiking American Samoa part 2
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Aunu'u Island - Hiking American Samoa part 2
Mt. Alava Adventure Trail - Hiking American Samoa part 1
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Mt. Alava Adventure Trail - Hiking American Samoa part 1
Santa Cruz Island: Channel Islands NP backpacking
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Santa Cruz Island: Channel Islands NP backpacking
Grand Canyon Corridor: A 5-day backpack
Просмотров 2 тыс.Год назад
Grand Canyon Corridor: A 5-day backpack
Double Bridge & Squeeze Slot: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 4
Просмотров 814Год назад
Double Bridge & Squeeze Slot: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 4
Trailer for "Grand Canyon Corridor: a 5-day backpack"
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Trailer for "Grand Canyon Corridor: a 5-day backpack"
Teddy Bear Canyon: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 3
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Teddy Bear Canyon: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 3
The Crack: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 2
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The Crack: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 2
Smoke Tree Slots: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 1
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Smoke Tree Slots: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 1
Cottonwood Mountains: Death Valley Adventure 3 (award-winning film)
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Cottonwood Mountains: Death Valley Adventure 3 (award-winning film)
Grapevines Solo: Death Valley Adventure 2 (award-winning film)
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Grapevines Solo: Death Valley Adventure 2 (award-winning film)
Trailer for "Cottonwood Mountains: Death Valley Adventure 3"
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Trailer for "Cottonwood Mountains: Death Valley Adventure 3"

Комментарии

  • @davidburke7054
    @davidburke7054 2 дня назад

    🌈😎❤️⚡🕊️

  • @PatriciaBoylan-jg6ty
    @PatriciaBoylan-jg6ty 6 дней назад

    Wonderful video, thank you Steve. That Panamint Five Spot plant was enormous - I've only seen little ones with a few flowers. I seem to recall that on your last visit to Gray Wall canyon, you "felt" like something, maybe a mountain lion, was watching you at some point. I'm guessing that wasn't the case this time.

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens 6 дней назад

      Wow you have a great memory. I was thinking about that as I hiked back through the canyon. But didn’t feel it this time.

  • @pairofjacks1006
    @pairofjacks1006 6 дней назад

    36:40 is an awesome shot! What an end to a great day.. wow Steve you got it all this time, pallets of color, snakes, sheep and plenty of breaks for nature to do the talking. Nice film work. Even without the finches Rose is well named. Alot of work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @howardloewen1834
    @howardloewen1834 6 дней назад

    For in six days God created and the seventh-day He rested. Saturday.

  • @taylorbrady1424
    @taylorbrady1424 7 дней назад

    Just stunningly beautiful -- very different from my experiences of California backpacking, which have been mostly in the Sierra and Transverse Ranges. I'm wondering: what is the water carry like in a landscape like this? I considered a loop through Cottonwood and Marble Canyon back in the winter because it's one of the few spots in DVNP with more or less reliable seasonal springs, but the lingering damage from the 2023 hurricane remnant made the drive to the trailhead and some of the rock climbing on the newly gouged-out route seem pretty daunting. And I'm imagining that pretty much anywhere else in that region, you'd need to carry whatever water you were going to consume. Still, the moments with the bighorn sheep on the mountainside have me thinking I could probably resign myself to carrying an extra 10-12 lbs of water weight! Thanks for sharing this.

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens 7 дней назад

      The heavy water carries are one of the hardest aspects of DV backpacking but I’ve gotten used to it over time. On my Last Chance Solo backpack, I think I started out with 5 1/2 gallons, which is my record. I consider the Cottonwood - Marble Loop to be a tourist route, that’s why I don’t cover it here on the channel. That being said, I’ve done it and it’s a great introduction to DV backpacking and the seasonal springs make it manageable for most people who can handle some route finding. Wild horses can usually be seen along the route.

  • @williampowhida572
    @williampowhida572 11 дней назад

    The Anerican southwest is a desolate, eroded landscape. What caused the erostion??

  • @plemli
    @plemli 13 дней назад

    Thanks for sharing what we could only experience in a second, different life.

  • @sammiceli7645
    @sammiceli7645 13 дней назад

    Nice hike, fauna, flora and landscapes. If it weren't for you, I would never see this beautiful creation. I watch all your videos. Nice photography, stay safe. Quincy, MA. N.E. U.S.A.

  • @plemli
    @plemli 21 день назад

    Thanks for letting us feel how it feels out there all by yourself.

  • @joycecaudell6047
    @joycecaudell6047 26 дней назад

    Thank you for taking us along with you. I had no idea death Valley could be so beautiful!

  • @stevendeangelis3963
    @stevendeangelis3963 Месяц назад

    Why do you think the Helios Grove hasn’t been leaked while everything else has?

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens Месяц назад

      This a question many have wondered. In talking to those in the know, I have heard 3 possible answers. 1- The main location leakers just can't find it. 2- Or the location leakers have found it but also spotted some of the hidden cameras in and around the area placed by the NPS, and thus they realize they can't leak the location without exposing their identities. 3- Or the location leakers actually grew a conscience and realize that a leak of this location could result in damage to the tree due to certain reasons I can't state publicly.

  • @loisraymcinnis6006
    @loisraymcinnis6006 Месяц назад

    I commend you for a difficult trip; the film was worth it.

  • @loisraymcinnis6006
    @loisraymcinnis6006 Месяц назад

    Looks like another world or planet if you will.

  • @normgustafson4525
    @normgustafson4525 Месяц назад

    Another superb adventure!

  • @AZRob56
    @AZRob56 Месяц назад

    Very good video Steve. Great camera work and commentary. An interesting hike and explore.

  • @boblazar7701
    @boblazar7701 Месяц назад

    Blossem bar was unpassable tell some guy in the 1800s blew it up with dynamite.

  • @boblazar7701
    @boblazar7701 Месяц назад

    16:36 omg that all looks like poison oak

  • @boblazar7701
    @boblazar7701 Месяц назад

    Tyee , means chief, why these rapids ... why the chief rapids, maybe good for fishing..

  • @myactingbusiness5511
    @myactingbusiness5511 Месяц назад

    An amazing and most unique journey, Mr. Hall! You accomplished something most people would not even dare to try! Full Speed Ahead in your next quest! 🙂

  • @sammiceli7645
    @sammiceli7645 Месяц назад

    Awesome photography and scenics. What is the name of the music you use?

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens Месяц назад

      Thanks. I subscribe to some of the major creator music library services, which gives me a wide range of royalty free songs to choose from for videos.

  • @PatriciaBoylan-jg6ty
    @PatriciaBoylan-jg6ty Месяц назад

    I was an avid reader of your bygone website, which was my introduction to Death Valley, and for which I am deeply indebted to you. I've been to the Crack 4 and a half times (couldn't find it on my first attempt) and it is a joy to hike. Amusingly, it's the hike that I most often find runaway mylar balloons to take back to a waiting trash can. Thank you very much for all your wonderful help. Great to see the family too!

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens Месяц назад

      Thanks for sharing that. I always appreciate hearing such kind words.

  • @DeathValleyDazed
    @DeathValleyDazed Месяц назад

    Another immersive adventure into rarely visited areas of Death Valley. How refreshing are the clear skies, cool water, crisp flowers, crunching sand and gravel. Those mule deer sheds locked together were unique. Having the dunes all to yourselves on a totally gorgeous day was a great way to end your adventure. I’m surprised you weren’t buzzed by low flying military craft. Upper Darwin Falls seems equally spectacular as Mill Canyon Falls to me. Monarch and Willow are sure worth visiting as well. This is a well paced and thoroughly enjoyable adventure you’ve shared with your fans. Your deep and abiding respect for Death Valley National Park is notable to NPS staff and visitors alike. 👏

  • @richardk6624
    @richardk6624 Месяц назад

    A stunning video! Thank you for showing me a place I am not capable of reaching.

  • @hoanguyen1394
    @hoanguyen1394 Месяц назад

    WOWWW!! THANK YOU!!!😊

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn Месяц назад

    sure does look like a challenging hike! wow hat view through the arch and the narrows up to the dryfall, spectacular. thanks so much for taking us with you

  • @kenkingsley
    @kenkingsley Месяц назад

    Thanks Steve. This is a part of Death Valley I have not seen. Spectacular video and good advice.

  • @kflipz
    @kflipz Месяц назад

    Hey Steve, nice to see these new videos. I suspect we may have been in the Owlsheads around the same time based on the weather in your Quartz Canyon video, however I was only timidly exploring Contact Canyon. I hope one day to complete more adventurous loops in that area, and these videos have been an invaluable jumping off point for me into the true wonders of Death Valley. Thank you for sharing. Happy trails

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens Месяц назад

      Awesome to hear. My first day of hiking there when I went up Sand Canyon was on March 15.

  • @MB-ev3pl
    @MB-ev3pl Месяц назад

    Thank you Steve, your write ups of trips in the other nearby canyons have been the foundation of many years of appreciation and solo exploration in this magical area . Very grateful for your sharing.

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens Месяц назад

      I really appreciate your comment. Thanks for letting me know I made an impact and helped with your hiking and exploration of Death Valley.

  • @DeathValleyDazed
    @DeathValleyDazed 2 месяца назад

    I nearly made a huge mistake by skipping this episode erroneously thinking you were exploring The Grand View area of Canyon Lands National Park in Utah. Instead I was mesmerized by thirty five minutes of cinematic narratives of a portion of Death Valley completely new to me. Ii I ever trace your, Tiffany, and Stefan’s foot prints I won’t need to take a camera because you captured all the magic with this masterpiece. You edited in Tiffany’s camera work seamlessly. Your detailed and expansive photo essay of The Grand View Arch is worth a separate video all by itself and the soundtrack added an emotional kick. With the super smooth camera work, compositions, adding people shots for scale appreciation, cactus blossoms, to the family experience, and crystal clear soundtrack, this thirty five minute adventure seemed like only five minutes. Well crafted bringing life to Death Valley! 👏

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens 2 месяца назад

      Thank you, DV Dazed, for writing up such a nice review of the episode. Much appreciated!

  • @runninghighOG
    @runninghighOG 2 месяца назад

    That's truly a beautiful place. Thankd you for sharing.

  • @toddevans8523
    @toddevans8523 2 месяца назад

    Nice video, my wife and I love the videos and made our first trip into the owlshead mountains in February. I'm trying to find maps that show sand canyon or quartz canyon and I can't find any maps with them identified. What map do you use?

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for sharing. You can use this map which IDs most of the officially and informally named canyons in the Owlsheads. drive.google.com/file/d/1KUqDfZa3hb2cMCLLTYhtnd4Hxp5cbC97/view?usp=sharing

    • @toddevans8523
      @toddevans8523 Месяц назад

      @@steveinathens Thanks for sharing this map. It will be very helpful in the future. Keep making these videos that go to off trail cool places!

  • @pairofjacks1006
    @pairofjacks1006 2 месяца назад

    Wow Steve, I just wanted to take a quick peek until later but I couldn't put that down! Truly beautiful up there. This will be well worth a second watch. Thanks for sharing tips and views of a difficult spot.

  • @mauricethebooke.turino8734
    @mauricethebooke.turino8734 2 месяца назад

    Steve how difficult was the south to north rim? I’m older and planning a 4 day trip with a guide group. We are going n to south not r-r-r thanks

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens 2 месяца назад

      It sounds like you are taking plenty of time to climb back out of the canyon. I think when you take 2 days to climb back out, it makes things a lot more manageable.

  • @DeathValleyDazed
    @DeathValleyDazed 2 месяца назад

    Back four days after Steve’s video dropped to check view count and comments sections. Not quite 500 views and about ten respectful comments. Steve’s videos are top quality and take much energy and time to produce. I’m pleased that viewers and fans will benefit immensely for years to come as we explore Death Valley National Park

  • @pairofjacks1006
    @pairofjacks1006 2 месяца назад

    Nice work once again Steve! Very interesting canyon. Time flies when you're having fun...thanks again

  • @DeathValleyDazed
    @DeathValleyDazed 2 месяца назад

    A month spent in The Owlshead Mountains is time well spent.

  • @artmenchaca6196
    @artmenchaca6196 2 месяца назад

    Steve Thank you so much for your videos . I explore Death Valley backcountry about 4 times a year and I truly enjoy it . Your videos give me joy when I’m itching to head back to the park . Awesome work man👍

  • @runninghighOG
    @runninghighOG 2 месяца назад

    What a beautiful area. Thanks for sharing!

  • @arguswild
    @arguswild 2 месяца назад

    I remove a couple dozen balloons every year. It's amazing how they can get to some incredibly remote locations!

  • @BonnieLynn-nt3zg
    @BonnieLynn-nt3zg 2 месяца назад

    Yeah, Steve! Thank you so much!

  • @craigedwin1965
    @craigedwin1965 2 месяца назад

    Best video on this trail I have seen, very informative and great videography.

  • @ShalliniSheeran
    @ShalliniSheeran 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for doing this video. My husband and a co-worker were going to do this trip but they couldn't coordinate their time off from work. Now they can just watch your video instead. The narrow slot canyons reminded me of Little White Horse Canyon near Goblin Valley, that is a 9 mile hike. I really liked the sand fall.

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens 2 месяца назад

      That's too bad they couldn't get the time off work. These are opportunities that can't be missed!

  • @Shoop...
    @Shoop... 3 месяца назад

    Well done. Thank you

  • @katya-cb4cf
    @katya-cb4cf 3 месяца назад

    Hello, thank you for sharing. 😊 which month did you go?

    • @steveinathens
      @steveinathens 3 месяца назад

      This was filmed in June of 2023.

    • @katya-cb4cf
      @katya-cb4cf 3 месяца назад

      @@steveinathens thank you 😊😊

  • @jaycreature3893
    @jaycreature3893 3 месяца назад

    Great video. Watched the entire thing. :) JAY

  • @rebeccamaracich6514
    @rebeccamaracich6514 3 месяца назад

    Very interesting…thank you.

  • @claudelebel49
    @claudelebel49 3 месяца назад

    I did this in the early 80s, from Pangnirtung to Summit Lake and back. A wonderful adventure,