TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE (Hiking Angels Landing Hike in Zion National Park, Utah)

Want to travel to Italy with us in 2022?! Sign up here! www.trovatrip.com/trips/italy-with-chris-and-sara-…

I lived in Southern Utah over 30 years and have been to Zion hundreds of times. I have heard so many people say how amazing the Angels Landing hike is, but I am deathly afraid of heights. But when I turned 40 I decided to face one of my biggest fears and attempt the hike. My best friend took me. I was so terrified going up, but she kept me going. The view is so amazing and will forever be seared in my mind. I am so grateful I finally went. The hike down was so much worse for me. The sandstone is slippery and when you pass people someone has to let go of the chain to pass. I cried the whole way down...how embarrassing!! But Im still thrilled I did it.

..always trust your gut feelings. Especially when your life depends on it. Crowded trails are not safe. Glad you went back . You made a great decision ❤️ hugs

Congratulations on getting it done on your second try. I attempted the final section some years ago. I was doing good until someone on the other side of the chains bumped into me. My heart rate immediately went to about 150 beats per minute. When I got my heart rate under control, I turned around and went back. I have always regretted not giving it another try. Way to go!

One of the most important things you say in this video is that you trust yourself but you don't trust other people on the last part of that climb. I did it earlier this year and folks were being ridiculous and impatient. It's an experience that can be easily ruined by that type of stuff. Safety first, at all times ✌🏻 Congrats on making it to the top. It's worth it in the end

I've lived in Utah most of my life and all I can say is "No, thank you." :) Great job and at least I can see Angel's Landing through your eyes.

Way to go, and great support for one another as well. I just love you… and I accept that I will never hike Angel’s or Half Dome. That’s why I have you❤️

We skipped this one when we went to Zion because my husband and I are terrified of heights!!! We’ll just have to live vicariously through you ❤️❤️ awesome video!

🌿🙏🕊 just last week, on the News, someone fell. I went up to the chains, & 2 many people. When I saw them passing each other without holding on, I'm like "Nope". I'm with you Sara, what if they start to fall and grab me for safety 🙄

thank you for keeping in the part about not finishing! i plan on going to utah one day but im very afraid of heights.. i don't think i'd ever do the chain section but i feel so much more validated and this video made me feel a lot better. thank you!

From a 72 year old man, after teaching music for 48 years, now a man with nothing but a pretend bucket list. I will say, you took me to the top of my list of things I 'wish' I could do now that I am retired. Honestly, it was even a bit small bit challenging to watch you two around those chains, etc. I also agree with you on your comment about TMP - Too Many People. You were wise to toss our your pride and try the next day. now, next on my list is the Dome - so I will look for your youtube on the Dome hike... I hope can find it. BE CAREFUL! things can happen in your own living room, ya know... example: slipping on your dog's pee and breaking a bone! :-)

We just got back from a week visiting Zion, Bryce and others in the area. I totally understand your stance. People crossing the barriers, standing on rails, laying over the edge of cliffs, ect just wears on you over time. If they want to end it by being foolish that's fine but don't take me with you.

Nicely done! Thank you guys for video taping your adventure! Of all the videos I have watched of people making this hike, you guys have had the most of actual footage climbing and showing what the climb looks like. I feel better now with see what to expect when I go in the spring.

I am 67 years old now. When I was 8 years old, my family had a big family reunion in Zions. We did the Angles Landing hike ON HORSES! They used to have riding stables there and they led groups up there all the time! Going back several times since then as an adult, I cannot believe that anyone would ride horses up that thing to the top! What were my parents thinking??? A few weeks after we got home, my Mother told me that the guide who had led us up there, that his horse had bolted and they both went off the cliff and were killed.. I would NEVER let a child ride a horse up Angles Landing! I still have dreams about it occasionally!

It took me 15 years to convince my wife there is a difference between hiking shoes and street athletic shoes. Unprepared or under-prepared hikers are scary to watch. Thanks for the video and glad you got your moment.

I need a husband like this. Mine just wants to stay home and watch TV, eat, and complain constantly. I want to leave so bad. Life is too short to spend it like this.

Good job!!  I'm impressed you did the tedious switchback section twice! Zion is my favorite of all the national parks. I hope you hike The Narrows also because that's even better. (Btw, the correct pronunciation of Zion rhymes with lion.)

Great job overcoming your fear, Sara! You are amazing! Love that you and Chris share your adventures with us!

Oh my goodness!! Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment! Thanks for taking us along as we will never take on this challenge! Great video~Cara 😊

I went there just today, and to anyone experienced with hiking rocky terrain, this isn’t so bad. If you have no fear of heights, or are trying to overcome that fear, please come to the angels landing! Keep in mind that the hike up to the angels landing is already tedious, so bring lots of food and water. I didn’t wear the proper gear, and my feet were blistering like crazy. We had to go back because everyone was cramping. The view is worth all that paranoia! Don’t bring anyone who you could worry about (kids, pets) because that will ruin the experience.