Incredible California Slot Canyons!
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2021
- We're admittedly slightly obsessed with slot canyons.
Thankfully, Southern California has some of the most incredible slot canyons just outside of Palm Springs. We ventured out for a day hike through the slot canyons of Mecca Hills, which included the Rope Canyon, Ladder Canyon, and Painted Canyon hiking trails. Awesome slot canyon scrambling, rope climbing, trail running, and ladder crawling... can there be a more perfect day hike?
#hiking #slotcanyons #hike - Sport
Haha, Elise's hide-away made may day. Good for you! ( and Adam's cute comment about chasing the little deer) made the story picture-perfect. ❤
Haha thank you, Piet! Any day I can bamboozle Adam is a good day!! ❤️ --E
Wow. We've been to the ladder canyon and the painted canyon. Now we need to explore the ROPE Canyon!!! Thanks
Yes George! You will LOVE the rope canyon. It's definitely our favorite, and then you can get up to the top from it and come right back down ladder or go around and come down painted as well. Such a great place!! ❤️
Love the hiding! Genius! Hilarious, too!😂😂👍👏 Love it when you guys goof around, because it makes your hikes even more fun and enjoyable to watch. Wish we could do the tough hikes that you guys have done. Thank you for sharing your hiking adventures!
Haha thanks so much -- yes one of our favorite things about the channel has just been getting comfortable enough to be our goofy, nerdy selves. We love sharing this kind of stuff with you guys -- especially when I can actually put one over on Adam!! ❤️ --E
So brave! You guys rock the rocks 🤣 Thanks for taking us along. My heart skipped a beat on some of those small spaces, but your constant laugh and positive attitude were priceless 💕
Haha, oh I see what you did there ;) Yeah, this one is definitely not the place for anyone who is claustrophobic. Thankfully this time Adam didn't feel the need to remind me that we'd be dead if an earthquake happened! Sometimes it's fun to just explore and feel like a carefree kid again :D
Good "wonder segment" when we could watch Elise walk gleefully through the slot as we hear her sing about the ancient way.
Thanks Grant! This really was a true place of wonder. Crazy formations like this always make us think back to ancient times and imagine what it must have been like as these canyons were forming. Such an awe-inspiring place!
What a cool place! I have never heard of it before... thanks for taking us there while you explore. You guys are so fun!
Thanks Carolyn! ❤️ It really is cool, and definitely a place that's worth visiting when you have a chance. Some spicy little climbing but nothing to dangerous, and we were literally the only ones in Rope Canyon. It was awesome!
Another so fun adventure!! Thanks for taking us along. Your positive energy is so contagious and once again sooo inspirational!!🎃🌵💜
Thank you Mary, that is really great to hear. This was a super fun video for us to make, just exploring and laughing and goofing around without too much danger or suffering, so very glad that you enjoyed it. ❤️ We really want to mix some of these more smaller adventures in with the bigger more epic ones, just to keep some fun variety for you guys and us as well!
You guys are rockstars! National Geographic should put you in their videos/movies! Thanks so much.
Aw thank you, Corinna! That is very kind of you, and glad you got to see this adventure! We know popular places like Zion or Yosemite will always get more views, but we also really love exploring these out of the way places! ❤️
Man, you guys are so fun to watch on these adventures! Can't wait to see the next "sufferfest" you guys got coming up!
Thanks Brian! So glad you're enjoying them, and we've definitely got a treat coming up for you next week if we can manage it -- will possibly be the hardest sufferfest we've ever attempted!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard This sounds interesting! I will be checking out for it!!
A&E thank you for showing your awesome adventure! Love your vids full of beautiful energy! You two are so motivating! Keep up your high spirits! Love you guys!
Thanks so much, Danny -- what a motivating and uplifting thing for us to read! We will definitely keep up the high spirits, and even if we get a little beat up one week we'll recover and be right back after it the next week!
You guys are so amazing in doing your outdoor adventures! You inspire me and I’m sure you inspire others! Safe travels and keep the videos coming because I appreciate what you guys do !
Thanks Randy, that is so nice of you and makes us feel great to hear! We will definitely keep them coming -- having an incredible time doing it! ❤️
Again you guys nailed…..great images, a lot fun!!! Thanks
Thanks Marc! We had a ton of fun making this one -- relaxed, no suffering, plenty of time to goof around -- and are definitely planning to hike some more slot canyons in the future. ❤️
This was such a fun video! You two make a medium sized hike as epic as the Grand Canyon. Love the enthusiasm and love you put into your videos.
Thanks so much! We were a little worried this one would pale in comparison to the Grand Canyon, but after that sufferfest it sure was fun to do some adventuring in a neat place that was easier on our bodies and left us with more energy to goof around and have fun. It's nice to mix it up with different sized adventures -- especially since we're probably looking at another epic sufferfest coming up this week 😱
It’s a good thing you guys got slot bodies to squeeze through those slot canyons. Good one on Adam Elise. You guys are fun. Thanks for sharing! ❤️🤗
Haha thanks Larry! Yes there were definitely a few places especially in rope canyon where a larger person could have gotten stuck. And glad you liked my trick on Adam -- he's always laughing at me, so it was great to take him down a peg! ❤️ --E
Next is getting him on video falling in a stream. I know you’ll keep trying and know I’ll keep waiting! 😀
So funy when she says about never be a roffer :-) as always guys, good video.
Haha thanks Antonio -- Adam is always telling the crazy roofing stories, and none of them sound like something I would want to do. Especially climbing and descending high, rickety ladders during storms! 😱 --E
You guys are too awesome! Certainly looking forward to exploring those slot canyons
Thanks Steve! And yes! That would be awesome if you checked these ones out. Great little weekend getaway. Plus Palm Springs is so close you can go feast after!
Good job Elise! That was hilarious! And Adam, as a tall guy myself, I totally get the whole "over or under" question! Awesome adventure, you two!
Yes Jeff! I'll sometimes take even a much more difficult over instead of getting down in the dirt -- bet you'll do the same to avoid all that bending! -- A
That hike is going on my bucket list, awesome adventure! Love the positive energy.
That is so awesome to hear! We were excited to share this one because it’s really got something for everyone and we think you’ll love exploring here 🤗
This makes my day, nice to see y'all again!
Aw thanks Bill, we think of it as our weekly lunch date with you guys!
Wow, this looks like it was an incredible day. I love watching you guys- your rapport and your joyful spirits just make me so happy! This was yet another fun, beautiful video. The section around minute 13 was an awesome educational bit. I'm also far more comfortable going down things like that on my butt, but what a good reminder to get in the habit of going down backwards with the three points of contact.
Haha yes! The butt slide is so much more naturally comfortable to me, but I know Adam is right, so I'm slowly learning to get over my mental block of never wanting to give up my butt slide 😂 Glad you enjoyed this one! It was a nice little relaxing adventure in between two monster hikes, so we felt so free and goofy out there!
Dicey....but glad I got to watch you guys do it!!! Thanks for bringing me along.
Haha ya some of those ropes and ladders were a bit sketchy for sure, but at least none of the drops looked likely to be fatal even if a rope did break. Delighted as always to bring you along on these adventures!
Wow 🤩 what amazing place!
You guys rock!!!
Thanks Miguel! We’re so glad you seem to enjoy slot canyons as much as we do!
I loved it! Thanks for taking me along.
Our pleasure! Really glad you liked this one -- we've got a few more canyons we're interested in doing as well, especially in Utah!
Looks awesome, you 2 Rock as always.
Will put it on my list.
Actually never heard of this fabulous canyon.
Thanks Guido! That’s so awesome you’ve never heard of this one, we love introducing you guys to new spots!
Love you guys!Cool video!
Thank you -- glad you liked this one! A little different vibe for us, but we had a great time doing it. ❤️
This place looks so fun! A giant adventure park. Love the trick you played at the end heehee
Gremlin tricks, Arielle! I'm betting you do the same to poor innocent Marco! --A
@@LiveHardxLoveHard heehee
Thank you for sharing guys. Nice prank at the end!
Haha yes Don! Adam is always goofing on me -- especially with April Fool's jokes, etc -- so it felt great to have a prank on him actually work!! --E
This location is fantastic and on my list. Thank you for the video and the music.
Thanks for coming along with us Julio! That is so awesome this area is on your list. We’re stoked for you to check it out! Just don’t get stuck 😜
lol i just looked at this area on my phone and here is your video! hmm not sure i’ll do the ropes but looks like fun. thanks for the journey!
That's awesome Cheryl!! Ya the ropes are a little bit dicey in places, but we think you could do it if you take your time and it's so worth it. Of course, even if you skip the ropes the other canyons are still amazing. This is definitely a trip worth making! ❤️
Eyes on the prize! Good one E, you got him good.
Haha! I love a good prank. Although, kinda bummed Adam just assumed I stopped to use the restroom rather than dusting him to the car. Does he have no faith?! 😂🤷🏻♀️
awesome watch!
Thanks Carl! We had such a fun time on this one -- not too physically brutalizing, but just enough zesty parts to keep us alert and engaged!
You guys are funny. Great watching your adventures. Looks like the Sherpa's set the ladders and rope's for you on this one. Stay Frosty 😎👍
Haha that's what we need, Jay! We just gotta get Elise a Sherpa for some of those dicey Sierra climbs! 😂 Anyway, really happy you're enjoying the adventures -- got a big one coming up this week!
Looks like an AWESOME adventure!!
It most definitely was! We weren’t expecting the ropes to be quite as thrilling as they were, so that was a fun surprise. It felt like being a little kid going through an obstacle course 😂
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thank you for taking us on your amazing adventures!
Woww Amazing 🤩.. Thank you for sharing with us
Glad you enjoyed this one! It was a different kind of adventure for us (no near death experiences this time 😂) but it was fun to explore such a unique area!
Thanks for the adventure and laughs (and yes, pls do add more “clowning around” in your vids).
Thanks Emmie! We're glad you had fun with this one, and we definitely will make sure to keep in some of our teasing and clowning on future edits -- except probably for the sufferfests, when we're usually too tired to clown 😂
HAHAHAHA! I laffed my ass off at the end when Adam was all confused looking for Elise. Elise, I loved your evil laugh from your hiding place when Adam passed you! "Man smart, woman smarter!" Best line from the video: "This is why you always bring and Adam."
Haha David I didn't even think about those two things together, but poor Adam definitely wound up as both the dummy and the crash-test dummy in this video 😂. But as you know from past videos, it's usually me who falls while Adam laughs, so turnabout is fair play! --E
What a great place! So fun!
Yes Debbie! It’s always fun when you get a good find not too far from home. This one is cool because there’s something for everyone here. Kids enjoy it, and adults feel like kids exploring it!
WOW! Another great adventure, you guys - with some really cool Class 4 climbing in great chimneys. The ropes and ladders turn these into cool "via ferratas" that look like a blast for exploring. And that area looks fairly safe from unpredictable rainstorms - although the mud-sculpture appearance of the walls - especially in Rope Cyn. - surely speaks to some rampaging floods coming thru those things in rainy season. As always - take care - and Rock On! I'll be "back home" in LA next month - going to Big Sur for Thanksgiving!
Yes Ed! It's funny you say that because we were talking on Rope Canyon about what it would be like in a rainstorm. There are for sure a few places you wouldn't want to be caught, but fortunately (or unfortunately, from a drought perspective) it almost never rains there. Have fun in Big Sur -- we'll be up in the Bay for Thanksgiving too. Dinner with my parents and then Adam and my dad hitting a Warriors game! -- E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Happy Thanksgiving, Elise & Adam! Have a wonderful holiday!
That's a pretty cool slot canyon! Loved that snack spot too. 👍 I think this is my 10th or so video of yours I've watched in two days. 😁 Love your positive energy. 💪
Wow ten vids in two days! We’re so honored to know that someone in the world is on a LH2 binge! 😂 hope we can continue to bring you entertainment and good vibes! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard 😁 I'm certain you will! 👍
no one there...i would never learn about these places to visit if it wasnt for your awesome videos... its almost like caving ...amazing place...u know all the kool places to visit ..........very impresssed... stay safe! i wonder if theres any caves in that area that go deep undergound
It's so interesting you say that because we've just been talking about how cool it would be to go caving or explore an old mine or something. Not sure if it would make a great video because of the dark, but would just be a really cool experience and adventure. We will let you know if we find one, even if we don't end up doing a video on it.❤️
RIGHT - ON ….Hey guys did the rope an ladders last year … great time …. you have great videos an sometimes I’ve been to same places…BE SAFE 🍸🍸
That's awesome, Erick! Very glad you got to experience this geological marvel. It's hard to believe that there are such incredible slot canyons so close to us. We already knew about Ladder Canyon, but Rope Canyon was so cool and totally surprised us. Loved it!
Very cool! The difference between getting through those slot canyons or not: breakfast!
Hahaha that is perfectly said! 😂 Love slot canyons!!
Awesome fun race at the end.
Haha thanks so much! Adam is always laughing at me, so it felt great to play a joke on him and actually have it work! ❤️ --E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I think he was genuinely concerned about you too. Have a great day
@@LocanStreet You're right about that -- he really always is. You have a great day too!❤️
I love you guys. I live in so cal, definitely checking this out.
Yes Becca! This one is definitely a must. Not too hard, not too crowded (literally no one but us on the rope canyon trail), and easy for us SoCal people to get to. You will love it! And so happy you're enjoying the videos -- stay tuned, because if all goes well we'll have some crazy ones coming up in the next few weeks!
Ok Elise, you're like a size 0 or 1, you get right through, I'm like a size 9, I'd get stuck 😆
Love the adventures you've been taking us on... and still waiting on Bryce 😉
Haha there were definitely some sticky spots in Rope Canyon! Adam absolutely could not get through with his running vest on. And Bryce will definitely happen, probably on the same trip we do the Zion Subway if/when we can get a permit for it!
Wow! I wana go! Haha Another great one guys! Such a cool place!
Thanks Steve! This is a fun one for sure. Not many people think of southern CA as having slot canyons, but it's pretty great that these ones are so accessible. Of course, we'd love to get out and explore the big guys in Utah soon!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Can’t wait for that video! 🙂
haven’t even started the video and i already liked it 🤩
Aw, we’ll we hope it lived up to your expectations! ❤️
Wow wow wow!! My partner and I were thinking of heading toward Joshua Tree from LA next weekend, we might have to check this out!
Yes Stephanie! You guys must check it out. You can go up Rope Canyon and down Ladder Canyon in a couple of hours, and still have time to do a great hike in J-Tree the same day. Well worth the little detour to check out these crazy canyons!
Amazing !! I love these canyons, I climbed them in Utah around Page :-)
That is awesome! We’d really love to get out and explore that area, everyone keeps saying how amazing it is!
Loved the race! It was too cute!
Haha, I’m so annoyed that Adam thought I stopped to go the the bathroom. Like, does he not have any faith that I could have parkoured my way down that ladder?! 🤷🏻♀️- E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard your're right! I thought he was going to say that he was concerned that he didn't see you. Instead, he kind of showed off. That was bad, Adam! Lol. At any rate, you guys are awesome!
Hi Adam and Elise!! Whoooaaa....more cool stuff in Joshua Tree!! Thank you very much for sharing these spots.
Wow....these slot canyons are so tremendous!! Is there too much pun when I say you two rock?
I just flew past that area, on the way into Orange County!!
Thanks Alan! These spots are so dope, and so close to us! What are you doing down in the OC?
@@LiveHardxLoveHard That is awesome!! We will be stopping in Palm Springs on the way back to Telluride. But....it will only be for 3 or 4 hours :-( So, I will not have time to get to Joshua Tree this time :-(
Well..the beauty of my job is that I only have to get my boss here.....and I am off while here! I am here till Sunday. It was a last minute trip, so I am trying to come up with some activities. The beauty of CA.....there is NEVER a shortage of things to do here!! I really always enjoy coming here.
Totally true, Alan -- we could do brand new adventures for years without ever even leaving California!
Another great one!!! Have never heard of this place!!!. Well be in J Tree at the end of the month...I looked this place up...seems close to J Tree...we're gonna try to stop here, But we only have a few days. :(
Yes Michael! This is very close to J Tree, and well worth taking half a day to explore. It's honestly amazing in person -- you will not regret it!
I could have skipped ads... but I didn't coz I like ur videos 😁😁👍
Aw you are so sweet! We really try to keep the ads to a minimum because we want you guys to enjoy this fully. We appreciate you and hope you’re having fun with us!
Pretty cool 👍
Thanks Ed! Definitely a unique place to explore, and not what you’d expect so close to the LA area either!
Nice ladders!
Haha ya some of them are a little the worse for wear, but still helpful.
I'm not claustrophobic, I'm not claustrophobic, I'm not claustrophobic. Poptart sighting at :38. Adam, I expected to see a LYFT badge on your pack after that last episode😉 Elise, I laughed so hard when Adam went flying by, as predicted. You absolutely win!! hahaahaa!
Hahaha yes Todd! I KNEW he would be so focused on winning the race that he'd never even see me. Sometimes we slower runners have to use trickery 😂 -- E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard well, to be fair to Adam, he was focused on filming your cute butt running downhill! Though I'm not really sure about the whole thing he's got going for deer and how that relates to you... ;-)
I wish gas was cheaper and I could afford to drive down from Canada and hike this (and run in Joshua Tree and Death Valley). So awesome. Also cute video with the race and E's trick and everything.
We totally hear you on that one -- gas prices have been killing us lately!! Gear can be pricey, but gas is definitely the most expensive thing about having a hiking addiction. Glad you liked the video, and speaking of hikes that you'll want to do, just wait until you see the sufferfest we're doing this week!
How can anyone hit the “dislike” button with you two explorers? Love these adventure posts.
Aw thank you, Corey! That makes us feel really good and motivated to keep getting out there. And seriously, who the heck are these grinches hitting dislike? It's not like we're espousing controversial ideology -- we're just out having fun adventures!
God bless you guys🌈 good job love the video 👏
Aw thank you so much Elvira! You are so sweet and we're glad you enjoyed this one. Adam can't stop talking about the slot canyons! We should have just set up a little tent for him and let him stay in there for a few days ;)
"Nature's Jungle Gym Canyons"....Hi You Two (smiles & hugs) Really different place. In a "good" different way. I used to have a small fear of these kind of canyons. I read a book about a guy who got wedged & stuck by a rock in a canyon. To be HONEST? The first few moments of this video? I was reminiscing that book. It took a few more moments for me to see the beauty & wonder in these canyons, and to shut-off the negative.
"THANK YOU BOTH" for shedding a positive "LIGHT" on these canyons 4 me. (hugs)
GOD BLESSES ALL.
Footnote: Have you ever heard of that saying "You Compliment Each Other"? That's what us Folks witness while we watch you two, Elise & Adam. Whether you, Adam, are carrying Elise up a hill on your back. Or whether you, Elise, are carrying Adam further up that trail by your encouraging words. It ALL adds up to complimenting each other. And, we get to watch this LOVE in living color.
Aw thank you so much for that incredibly sweet comment. We’re in the car driving towards a big adventure tomorrow and it really cheered us up on our long drive. Was the book the one that got made into the movie 127 hours? We were definitely thinking about that movie/book while we were in the canyon also! But thankfully when you have two people you are less worried about getting stuck there without help. Anyway, glad we could bring you some positive slot canyon vibes! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Hi You Two (hug) Yes that was the movie "127 hours". Pretty heroic & terrible at the same time. The book? "Between A Rock & A Hard Place". For some reason the movie was not as "intense" as the book. Funny how that is. But, that's an entirely new discussion....
Drive Safe & Take Care You Two (smiles)
GOD BLESSES ALL.
vortigenous ... that's a new word for me ;) How very cool. Slot canyons def require 2 or more folks because if something goes wrong (like wedged in a crevice) it might be awhile before the next hiker comes by to assist.
Haha I didn't know it either until Adam taught it to me, Christine! Definitely a benefit of living with an English Professor. It's vertiginous, from the same root as vertigo because according to him it means causing vertigo. And you're right about having two people -- after seeing 127 Hours we definitely aren't trying to do these kinds of canyons alone 🙈 --E
Those canyons are amazing. I need to go
Yes, they are really something else! Are you in the SoCal area? It makes a perfect weekend trip. Oh and we have the perfect brunch spot for you for after the hike if you do go!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard unfortunately not, but i do have a buddy that lives in LA so maybe I can make a detour if i ever go out there.
I was sucking my stomach in while watching so many spots!! This is a must do!
Haha for sure Julie! This is really an accessible hike as long as you don't mind a little rope scrambling. So cool, and no one on it!!
Ножки у Элиз очень спортивные и красивые ❤✅
Главное в таком треккинге, чтобы не пошёл ☔️, - все смоет 🌊 😜
Thank you, and yes you are exactly right. If there is any rain, those slot canyons can become a death trap! Otherwise, though, they are a lot of fun. ❤️
Another great vid by you folks, these canyons are new to me having mostly done canyoneering in Utah. I guess I need to visit my adventure minded friend that just bought a condo down there.
And I will suggest another adventure involving canyons, I'm sure you have heard of or been to Buckskin gulch, described as world's longest slot. To go down the major narrows from wire pass and out via the narrows of the Paria to white house in a day would be pretty awesome (I did this in 2 or 3 days once). I think a bit over 20 miles. But more adventurous might be Middle trail down into the Buckskin, cutting off a bit over 5 miles and supposedly most of the muddy pools that wouldn't be fun to run through. Also avoiding most day hikers. Not done that access but eyeing it for an upcoming trip. It involves some challenging climbs and perhaps a rappel or two, a 50-foot rope is recommended. In theory one might make a loop overlanding from white house to middle trailhead using gps. For the longer one you would need to shuttle for sure. Oh and both routes involve swims in the Paria narrows.
WOW THAT SOUNDS AWESOME! We’ve been getting a few buckskin gulch requests and you just completely sold it. Seriously the best thing about this CZcams is you guys suggesting the best routes that we haven’t heard of or thought of. Thanks so much for the recommend, we’ve got to start doing our research!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Very cool. I've been researching more as well, its on things like summit post and hike utah and just saw a vid where somebody gopro-ed going up and down the main climb into the gulch. Kind of class 4 scrambling really but definitely some exposure. Aerial views suggest moving from middle to white house can be done if you avoid some cliffs enroute.
U guys are amazing
Thanks Iqbal. This was such a cool place, and really close to where we live so it made for a nice, relaxing day trip.
One of my favorite places when I lived in the Imperial Valley. Y'all can visit Salvation Mountain just an hour south of Mecca.
Thanks Juan -- so cool you got to live out there. We love that desert landscape. Will definitely check out Salvation Mountain!
I loved this. Especially the racing part. 😊Good job Elise.
You guys go by gps in a canyon like this? I would be afraid to get lost.
Haha thanks Veronika! I really enjoy putting one over on Adam when I can, because even though he loves me and always helps me he's also always laughing at me! So I was stoked. We do always have a GPS with us, though in this case both of the slot canyons were pretty straightforward trail-wise -- there weren't really any turn-offs where you would get lost in them. But if there were, it would definitely be scary!
We did the slot canyon in Anza Borrego last summer. It was quite the adventure we had. Next time we’re in La Quinta, I’ll keep those slot canyons in mind👍🏼
That sounds awesome! Do you remember what the name of the trail was? We LOVE Anza and will probably try to go back in the winter when weather forces us out of the mountains. You guys would love this little loop though if you haven't been already!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard it’s called “The Slot”. It’s a small .8mile out and back hiking trail. We did it in 120°F weather. It was a bad idea. I know under 2 miles is nothing but this Canadian girl was melting and almost got sun stroke! Next time we go in cooler temperatures! Lol!
Haha ya 120 is no joke! Thanks for the name -- we will definitely check it out. Adam is obsessed with all of these geological oddities -- slot canyons, volcanoes, and of course glaciers! -- so we never run out of adventures he's excited about doing!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard There's more than one slot canyon out at Anza Borrego & some that are better than "The Slot" with fewer people...
They have those impressive cairns on Ben Nevis in Scotland where it's critical to stay on the trail in bad weather. Good to see some Americans learning this too.
That actually makes a lot of sense. It can get so hot and dry up there, and some of the canyons are not safe, and it would be really dangerous to miss your turn off. So it’s good they made sure to make a cairn like this. But of course now you’re making us want to go to Scotland 😂
@@LiveHardxLoveHard You really must go to Scotland. More than once is better. :)
Dudes!!! So cool. If you guys use an app to record your treks, that would we be awesome. I would totally load your routes in All Trails and follow in your footsteps, and I think others that watch you channel would do that.
Thanks so much! Yes we often do try to record these climbs (when we can remember, although there’s been a few times we got all the way home and realized we never pressed end recording 🤦🏻♀️). We don’t tend to post them because a lot of the trails can be dangerous and we don’t necessarily want to encourage or recommend them, but we are very happy to share our beta with anyone who privately messages or emails us. So just get in touch! ❤️
Hi Adam/Elise - You two were like kids on a new playground, what an entertaining hike/video, felt family like!! Really enjoyed the dynamics on this one, quite a difference from the others, thanks again for the ride-along.
(I was saddened at 1:41 to see the graffiti, I’ve heard flyby’ers post quarantine self expression is becoming a real issue within several parks, not a fan!)
Thanks Bill! Yes we had a lot more time and energy to goof and play around on this -- will def incorporate a few of these types of hikes in the future to balance out the epic sufferfests! Totally agree about the graffiti -- there was way too much of it, and it made us furious. We understand troubled or dispossessed people expressing their urban rage or whatever, but why the F would they do that to a beautiful natural environment? It just didn't make sense. If they love nature enough to trek all the way out there, don't they love it enough to stop being a total A-hole for just a couple hours?
Moving up the latter's to archive the ultimate goal plus some fun on the way 😎 ♥️u guys
Aw thanks Raymond! These ladders and ropes were so fun. Only problem was I didn’t have jelly beans to eat at the top 🥲 - E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard aw man you're slipping and not down the rope 🤣
Haha! You kill me Raymond. I’m sorry to let you down 😂🤦🏻♀️
Wow, it looks so dry out there! I'm curious, is that you Elise singing in the music? I would probably get all scraped up out there! I think I'll stay on the flat trails!
Yeah, definitely would not want to get lost in this desert! And yep that’s me singing! We do our own music so anytime you hear vocals that’s me :) while the ropes were a bit challenging, in general this was a pretty manageable trail if you enjoy obstacle courses!
THIS is the kind of couple's prank the internet deserves
Haha yes! I got him good -- and that's what he gets for trying to show off his speed!! 😂 --E
Omg hilarious. What a cool place. Starting to know the lyrics to your songs :)
That’s awesome! Love to think of you singing along as you watch from home! 😂❤️
"There is a rope. Somebody just hid it." Wow, nice
Haha ya you know how it is -- most people are incredibly nice, and then there are always a few jerks. We're thinking maybe one of the latter just decided that if people couldn't climb that chute to get the rope they didn't deserve to continue. Rude!
WOW this was badass! For some reason, I only think of AZ and UT when I think of slot canyons.
Does the road to the trailhead REQUIRE 4WD or do you think it's still doable with a regular car?
It’s definitely a lesser known gem of the SoCal area, but so darn fun to explore for a day trip! We did see some non 4WD cars at the trailhead so it definitely looked possible, although proceed at your own risk! 😂 we always try to bring a Garmin in reach on roads like this in case we get stuck or get a flat, but the good thing about this road is that you could probably get cell service if you walked a couple miles back to town. Good to know just in case! ❤️
Enjoyed the video, Elise and Adam. Dicey ropes and no gloves?? Just curious, is this kind of hiking more or less strenuous than others you've done, or is it just a completely different set of muscles? Loved the music and the adventure. Be safe and have fun! Love you guys.
Aw thanks Dad! You def could have handled this one. But we’ll get you gloves for those dicey ropes 😂 and maybe a glass of wine for you at the top of the canyon to keep you motivated! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Aww, thanks! Xo
Another interesting trail. I’m not sure how you find these. Trail maps, All Trails, a trail book?
It’s actually a mixture of a lot of things. I really enjoy spending time on sites like Peakbagger or Summitpost to see what kind of interesting routes we can find. We also use alltrails or Gaia to find routes in an area we want to visit, or, more recently, we’ve been getting good suggestions from some of you guys!
you guys are so F*IN cute!! Loving the energy/vibe in this video
Thanks so much, Abra! We're constantly clowning on each other, but never sure how much of that we should actually put in the videos since they're mostly about adventure. But glad to hear we're finding the right balance! ❤️
I have always considered this a January hike, but you don’t look like you were too hot.
Yes we were super lucky with the weather -- SoCal has gotten cool a little earlier this year than usual, which means the desert hikes are already on!
Man. I would be worried about coming across a rattle snake in that canyon. Or having a big Earthquake.
Hah those are our two biggest fears also! Adam HAAATES snakes, and he always loves to remind me when we’re midway through a slot canyon how bad it would be if there was an earthquake right now 😂🤦🏻♀️
I like the music -- wondering if you guys have done any songs with live/acoustic instruments vs electronic music?
Also, you guys need a Soundcloud!
Thanks so much Rob! That really means a lot. Yes, we do have some songs (no final recordings or anything) that are not electronic. I dabble with guitar and have written a few acoustic songs. My pops plays piano and sax and we're currently working on writing a few tunes together, and my mom is a violinist so I'm working on incorporating her on a few tracks as well. That being said, I haven't yet found the right way to incorporate the more acoustic tunes. They seem to fit more of a mellow hiking vibe, and lately our adventures have been pretty intense running and climbing haha. I know the day will come though. In the meantime, my major project is finalizing about five tracks to upload to a site for any of you guys to download or listen if you like. It's taking what seems like forever, but we'll definitely announce it when I can finally get it together! -E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Totally agree, the electronic music suits the more intense adventures, but now I'm looking forward to you guys mixing it up with a more mellow vid & music sometime. Maybe a hike through Napa wine country? sunset stroll on Catalina? lol
@@robland6804 LOL my dad has been begging us to do “the scariest crosswalk in the United States” … should be riveting 😂😳 love the Napa idea! Did a half marathon there through the vineyards there. It actually could make a nice vid if done right! - E
Ahhh, you guys are AMAZING !! , please tell me Adam was once a chubby kid :-)
I think we all wish Adam was once a chubby kid 🤣 unfortunately, no I’ve seen pictures at pretty much every age and the guy did not have an awkward phase. What is this life 🤷🏻♀️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Haha, i agree 😂
We are enjoying your videos. Can you tell us your workout routine to supplement running, hiking and climbing? My wife (Jo Jo) asked. Thanks! Keep the videos coming.
So glad you guys are enjoying them, Bret! And stoked you're getting into the run/hike/climb specific workouts too. Fortunately, we don't need to tell you our routine because we've made a few videos on it, so we can show you! Check out the section on the channel called "How we Train" -- there are lots of great workout ideas in those videos -- and let us know how you like them (and Jo Jo too!). ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thank you so much. We will check it out!
Imagine if it started raining. Anyone doing this should understand the risks and be smart enough to plan and be prepared.
Ya slot canyons are no joke in the rain. One thing we're lucky about in Southern California is that we generally get pretty reliable weather forecasts. So if it says 0% chance of rain, you really know it isn't going to rain. Recommend only doing slot canyons when there is no rain forecast whatsoever.
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Exactly its raining today and making me think about it. And yes we can usually very reliably say when there is no rain. Heaven forbid someone wanders in there cluelessly and the heavens open up!
where can i get one of those vest, sorry packs?
Hey! These vests have been amazing for us. We both have the Salomon skin (we put the name of the exact version on our gear list) and you should be able to get them either at an REI or other sports store, but E just ordered hers off Amazon.
Guys this is so awesome can you actually share the route you guys took?
Thanks Kyle! We didn't do a GPX file for this one ourselves, but the basic route is on Alltrails as Rope Canyon and Ladder Canyon. Once you get up on top it's easy just to navigate around on your own. The other canyon is called Painted Canyon -- there's probably an Alltrails for that one too. Let us know how you like it if you do it!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard seriously you guys are amazing you’ve inspired me to get outdoors more. I’m in the palisades and now I do trial runs and plan trips. Such a blast. You two are such a cute couple I really enjoy all your videos. Seriously keep them coming! Hope to run into you guys in LA one day!
If you guys ever wanted to do a guided trip with like 6 people or so I’d be down. Happy to pay you guys too for your time. Could be really fun. I’ve done guided trips before and had a great time. Let me know if you guys ever consider it!
@@kylebreslow9120 Thanks Kyle! That is definitely something we want to consider, but probably next year once Adam starts putting his early retirement into effect!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard love it!
Cool, however I don't think I'm going.... I'm a bit claustrophobic and those slots would trigger me for sure. Thanks for filming so I don't have to go here now!
Haha we're glad to take one for the claustrophobia team, Gary! And you are right -- this is definitely not the place for anyone who doesn't like tight spaces! But not to worry, we have a wide open and gigantic adventure coming up next -- will be lots of suffering but not an enclosed space in sight!
Elise it always looks like you kinda don’t want to push yourself as much but do it because you want to please and make Adam happy 😊
Haha that is too funny! I'm definitely more tentative and less of a risk taker than Adam. But I grew up as a little sister and I was always this way - I'd be hanging out at a park, perfectly content to play in the sand box, and then I'd see my older brother climbing to the top of a massive tree and I would immediately race over and climb it with him (while our parents freaked out at us of course). So basically, as long as I make Adam go first to test that it's ok, I'm usually all in! :D
@@LiveHardxLoveHard that’s too cute and very brave :)
I don't think that I would fit through the rope canyon... could someone not as thin as you two fit through the ladder canyon and painted canyon?
You could definitely fit, John! But you'd need to take your pack off like Adam did and sort of squeeze through in one or two places in Rope Canyon. Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon no problem, anyone could fit easily. You would love these hikes -- so beautiful and at least when we went not crowded, and it was a weekend!
he's definitely the better camera person lol
But Cesar, how do you know it's not that I'm just the better photographic subject? 😂 But seriously, Adam is the master of the tracking shot. I have no idea how he's able to run while keeping the frame still -- no gimbal or anything! --E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard definitely the better photographic subject.
the more videos i watch the less i become a detractor, I support those pop tarts
Haha yes!!! Stoked we're converting you, Steve -- the ultimate anti-bonking reward snack!!
Check out Ufirst Outdoors for a couple that repells down canyons. It's called canyoneering done mostly in and around Zion Nat. Park.
Thanks Shirlee -- we are definitely planning to head to Zion for some of that canyoneering (just need to get a wetsuit for Elise so she doesn't freeze!).
Is that Elise singing!?
Yes! We've been making all our own music for the last several months, so the music in the last 15 videos or so is all ours!
#livehardxlovehard , I have never seen female like she is total cooperative ! love from Pakistan
Thank you so much. Yes, I feel very lucky that Elise is such an incredible partner. I had never been blessed with that before in a relationship, so I know how very rare it is. ❤️ --A
Can I improve my GENETICS?
Haha maybe soon, J! But until then it'll have to be diet and exercise.
Claustrophobia setting in!
Haha, yes we should have put a warning that this is NOT recommended for anyone with claustrophobia. Especially the rope canyon trail. I was genuinely worried Adam's big head was going to get stuck and we'd have to give him some sort of Alice in Wonderland potion to make him shrink and pass through!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard haha!
Definitely not for the claustrophobic…lol. I’m a happy camper, heard the famous word ‘vertiginous’ at least twice in this video. How do you guys research all these obtuse hikes?!
Haha yes we doubled up on the vertiginous for you this week 😂 A lot of times we learn about hikes from what you guys recommend or request, but this one came from Adam researching slot canyons. He is obsessed with volcanoes, glaciers, and slot canyons in that order, so we have a lot of plans to climb and explore different iterations of those over the next few years!