Bridge Mountain Dayhike at Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas, Nevada
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- čas přidán 25. 11. 2020
- This is the crown jewel of Red Rock Canyon and one of my favorite Las Vegas summit hikes. A long day with over 16 miles starting from the willow springs trailhead and some class 3 moves and exposure as you begin to approach the summit. Join me on an incredible early November weather day of clear skies, light winds, and social distancing at its finest.
Thanks for sharing - have a nice day!
Stunning. Thanks Dr. Foor!
You bet!
Nice views mate. Perfect weather. Good to see you out there.
Glad to see you're back out yourself and doing some great podcast work!
As always another awesome video!
Thank you so much Bill!
Another great hike Doc! I have to go there. I like desert and sandstone! Not much here in canada! :) Thanks for the inspiration.
You bet Serge! It's what makes Vegas and the desert SW such a beautiful area of the US!
Thank you Foor producing this epic hike video
Thank you!
Great video!
Looks incredible!! 🙆🏻♂️ also looks fairly difficult
Hey Dr. Foor, I've been a fan of yours for a few years. Congratulations on finishing the 14ers! If you're looking for hike next summer, I'd recommend Eagle Mountain - the Minnesota state high point. The views of the boundary waters are amazing, and I'd rate the hike as being as difficult as an easy 14er.
Thanks Brad. It sure looks beautiful!
Wow. Amazing hike.
Sure is Donna! :-)
Thanks for sharing. Would love to do this next time im there .
Love it.
I'm from california
Thank you Christine! I was just near Bridge today and its still waiting to be hiked! No ice here so still good conditions.
Oh yes! I love the new intro too!
Thank you Daniel!
Just watched your phantom ranch video so funny 😆 LOL !
Thank you so much! :-)
Just subscribed 😊. Thanks alot for sharing
Thank you Marvin and welcome!
I think I saw the footage from that Helicopter on Facebook or 9gag. There was a clip of a hiker, on top of a mountain in Nevada.
Incredible geology.
Grew up in Vegas. We did this hike in the early '70's when there were only dirt roads and few people out in Red rocks. One of my all times favorites. The Sierra club used to be very active back then.
Interesting you bring this up Jack. The paint used on some of the rocks for directions is still there. I believe it was done in the 60's. Today it's meetup hikes that are the big thing in Vegas.
@@FoorTrek There were no painted rocks, trails or cairns in the early '70's and few even knew this place existed.
@@FoorTrek I'm going to Red Rocks in March 2024. How do you find these meet up hikes?
52peak club
Man am I jealous! Froze my buns on Torreys Kelso ridge yesterday, wish it was 75 degrees like there! Charlie Brown Christmas Tree! Yea, I'm 50 this month . . .
Congrats Karl! Kelso ridge is like the decalibron ridge....it seems like its always cold no matter the month.
Pretty awesome! Appreciate the adventure!
Thank you Kirk!
Wonderful adventure and beautiful video - your hiking skills are legendary. Are you planning another hike in the area - to summit the chairs facing one-armed bandits?
I'm out and about a lot in the winter hiking but I don't make a lot of videos! I'll keep an eye on those one armed bandits. :-)
Great hike. Any concerns about mountain lions or bob cats while out there on your own? My kind of hike. Thanks for taking us along!
Hi Shelly. There are mountain lions in Red Rock Canyon. I have yet to see one.
One word... Wow!😲
That how I feel when I'm out there!
Good day Brandon - Any hiking schedule for summer 2021 yet?
Always great adventures. Appreciate
Hi Kirk. One of the things I'm looking at is Loveland Pass to Guanella Pass. Several 13ers along with Gray and Torreys.
Great video. Thank you for posting. How many miles is the road part that you walked to the trail?
Thank you! From the start of Rocky Gap to the turnoff up to North Peak it's about 3 miles.
Love your channel and videos. How many snakes have you encountered around Red Rocks and the Vegas area? I saw you hiking where there were rocks and brush on both sides, seemingly perfect cover for rattlesnakes, and you were just walking through. Do you ever worry about them?
Hi Wayne. While I'm sure there are plenty, I've run into just a few over the 15 years I've been hiking in Red Rock Canyon.
Great! What kinda footwear do u use for the sandstone.?
La Sportiva Akyra
I've hiked about 1/3 of the RR trails, mostly easy/mod ones. I was able to do Turtlehead Peak no problem. What special equipment will I need for Bridge Mtn? I mostly fear sliding off the mtn as I'm not a climber so I don't have climbing gear. I carry the basics: reg hiking boots, gloves, camelbak.
If you stay on the standard route from willow springs up rocky gap (as my hike shows), no technical gear is required and the most challenging scrambling is class 3.
Proviciat, u happy for natural, am happines too. am urs.
I did this hike 4 years ago and the best part was that a pilot did a barrel roll in his plane right in between bridge mountain and the other mountains. I was right there at the saddle when he did it and it was relatively close- the plane was roaring above me. A treat only myself and my 2 friends would witness, as we did not see any other hikers all day.
Super cool! I've been on several summits and probably seen that same pilot doing those tricks.
@@FoorTrek haha! With all the hiking you do, it wouldn't surprise me!
its 14er season doc! any new videos coming out this year?!
Hey CaptCo! Hope you are well! I've posted quite a few of my recent adventures on IG and Twitter. More videos coming soon. :-)
La Sportiva Are the best shoes I’ve ever had. Even for every day shoes. More comfortable than any basketball shoe skateboard shoe or hiking shoes. La Sportiva I have the best shoes
I'm here in Las Vegas now, lets do this....but.. I'm out of shape from my Colorado 14er days. Dang pandemic got me off track...
How’s rocky gap road? In your opinion would a 4runner make it to the trailhead?
IMO...YES if you go slow in a few required 4wd spots.
No problem in a 4 runner. I do it in my Grand Cherokee Trailhawk.
Do you ever come across any snakes?
It's quite rare actually but I have. Several years ago while going to rainbow wall, I saw a baby rattlesnake.
When will you make more videos?
SOON! You are always welcome to see Instagram or Twitter posts with the same handle: @FoorYourSuccess
man how I want to clamber over those rocks!
I love climbing out there in the fall.
Hey Brandon how you doing buddy ever talk to Bill Hope you’re doing OK.
Hi Gary! I'm doing great and thank you for reaching out! I hope you're enjoying Colorado!
And our supreme overlords had to dispatch a chopper to go see if you were keeping their social distancing rules. ....imagine how desperate for power and control they are.
Fortunately, I am safe :-)
Why are comments disabled on your Hanging Lake Trail video?
Why do I even have to tell people to enable comments? It should be known that you never disable comments under any circumstance. This is the internet. You let people SAY STUFF. Yeah! YEAAAAAAAH!
Great video!
Thanks Cole!
Great! What kinda footwear do u use for the sandstone.?
Vibram is good....or approach shoes
They are sticky ish