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Thanks to OnX Backcountry for sponsoring this video, the best way to plan trips and navigate in the backcountry. 👉https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/r... Learn more about the Glen Canyon Institute: https://glencanyon.org/ Want to see more from the making of this video? Become a Patreon member: / erichanson Additional credits: Max Stussi: Second Camera and packrafting buddy ‪@kristirauckis‬ : additional camera operator ‪@Gordoncrum‬: assistant editor ‪@DesertRatExploration‬ : footage of high flow release The gear I used while backpacking and packrafting Lake Powell: 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 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 What’s really happening at Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell? I dive into the growing water crisis in the Colorado River Basin and how it’s impacting one of the most controversial dams in U.S. history. Discover the environmental, hydrological, and political challenges facing the Glen Canyon Dam — and the surprising story of Glen Canyon’s reemergence with the declining water levels in Lake Powell, revealing stunning landscapes hidden for over 50 years. 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. To make this video I went 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]