6 Days Packrafting Lake Powell's Most Remote Canyons

Eric Hanson โ€ข April 27, 2025
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8+ years hosting Epic Trails and Backpacking TV. This is my new channel where I help others gain confidence and skills in the outdoors. This channel is dedicated to those who want to get out in the world and explore. Backpacking, hiking, world travel, and outdoor adventure. For work inquiries or collaborations: [email protected] #AvantLink

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Want the best way to plan your trips and navigate in the backcountry? ๐Ÿ‘‰ Thanks to OnX Backcountry for sponsoring this video: https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/r/erichanson Want to see more from this trip? Behind the scenes and extended cuts? Become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/c/EricHanson The gear in this video: Backpack: https://alnk.to/hhCjSk0 Packraft: https://alnk.to/3cnHp5w Tent: https://bit.ly/4cxM9e7 Stove: https://alnk.to/8iVFQMN UL Quilt: https://alnk.to/4BHLfFB Sleeping Mattress: https://alnk.to/3nisnYg Navigation/Map: https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/r... Satellite Communicator: https://alnk.to/gzXhXb9 Headlamp: https://alnk.to/gzXhXb9 Powerbank: https://amzn.to/42ayYMH Thermometer: https://amzn.to/4czVGBw Kitchen Organizer: https://alnk.to/gp2wYrV Rehydration Pouch: https://alnk.to/a45fF5O Camp Cup: https://amzn.to/42EgIvn Camp Utensils: https://amzn.to/3E6KdNb Firebiner: https://amzn.to/4ietWDw CNOC Water bag: https://amzn.to/4iiX2Su Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4iiX4d4 Hiking Shorts: https://alnk.to/1XYoxF0 Hiking Pants: https://alnk.to/gzXhXnM Hiking Belt: https://alnk.to/5Fcj8Pl Puffy Jacket: https://alnk.to/5Fcj8Q9 Rain Jacket: https://bit.ly/3G6bG22 (this is similar, mine is discontinued) Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/hsx4Rzk PackStack Gear Organizer: https://amzn.to/4jqI0eV Sunscreen: https://amzn.to/42JJQ4g Med Kit: https://amzn.to/3EgrzT0 Blister Kit: https://amzn.to/4cOt1Jf Patch Kit: https://alnk.to/flxZ5QS Water Hiking Shoes: https://bit.ly/3EvTq1o Backpacking Meals: https://pinnaclefoods.co/ Coffee: https://amzn.to/3YoMqKr M!GO Water Bottle: https://bit.ly/3GlKk7W (for pre order) Specialty Dry Bags: https://alnk.to/g3d11d1 Wag Bags: https://amzn.to/42azASv Trowel: https://alnk.to/aAPwBYb 4 Piece Paddles: https://alnk.to/clZ6q8U Main camera: https://amzn.to/4jR90nx Wide angle lens: https://amzn.to/4jnmRly Telephoto lens: https://amzn.to/4jtqyq7 Microphone: https://amzn.to/42TjtrP Insta360: https://amzn.to/4lLn8Ai Glen Canyon has been considered our lost national park. We flooded this network of canyons in the 60's to make way for Lake Powell, and it's been one of our great ecological blunders. With severe drought, the reservoir is drying up. With the bad news comes some hope, the canyons that have been submerged and buried in mud and silt are starting to come back. So I head to the desert of Utah with a buddy to explore these haunted canyons by packraft and on foot over a six day adventure. Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy! If you'd like to work with me, you can reach me at [email protected] What if I told you one of America's most breathtaking natural wonders was deliberately flooded and forgotten? In this video, we explore the lost world of Glen Canyon โ€” the "national park" that never officially was โ€” and the controversial history behind Lake Powell. From soaring sandstone cathedrals to hidden side canyons now buried underwater, a decision made decades ago changed the American Southwest forever. ๐Ÿ”” If you care about wild places, public lands, and forgotten history, make sure to like, subscribe, and share. #LakePowell #GlenCanyon #PublicLands #EnvironmentalHistory #Conservation #NationalParks #RestoreGlenCanyon

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