Exploring the Breathtaking Scenery of Idaho's Snake River Trail in Hells Canyon (4K)

It’s becoming an annual tradition for my buddy Chris and me to go on an early season backpacking trip and that means finding some desert or river canyon microclimate to explore – the challenge being to find some place that is likely to be snow-free in April. This time, I talked Chris into trying a place I had wanted to hike for years, the Snake River Trail in Idaho. Since it follows a river, I wondered whether it might be closed in and without views. Well, not to worry, the views were jawdropping. Gear used on this trip: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you purchase an item after clicking on the links. This comes at no extra cost to you and will help this channel to continue producing videos with the goal of inspiring people get out and enjoy the wilderness. Thanks for your support! Bandana: https://amzn.to/33IaHOv Bear Spray: https://amzn.to/3mB8Gwl Enlighted Equipment Enigma: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Quilt stuff sack: https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/pro... Bear Hang Bag: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Boxers (extra): https://amzn.to/35QZmi0 Sit Pad: https://amzn.to/2FJA4Yn Camera (GoPro Hero 11): https://amzn.to/3OQ73v9 Coat (RAB Xenon): https://amzn.to/33JAUMB Shoulder season coat (Western Mountaineering Hooded Flash Jacket): https://amzn.to/3dKyNyz Reflectix Cozy: https://amzn.to/2FMASvv Deet: https://amzn.to/35U9C94 DCF stuff sacks: https://alnk.to/7WWtyPD Shelter (dcf Locus Gear Khufu): https://locusgear.com/items/khufu-dcf... or Durston Gear X-Mid 1p: https://amzn.to/3OQ73v9 Stakes (MSR): https://amzn.to/3iKPKZO Fire starter: https://amzn.to/3kvgC0e First Aid kit: https://amzn.to/32MFPgF Fleece Hat: https://amzn.to/2FJagf0 Fuel: https://amzn.to/3hFAkEM Tyvek ground cloth: https://amzn.to/2FOSl6q Glasses (Nooz armless): https://amzn.to/33Jvph1 Garmin InReach: https://amzn.to/2FTrCW2 Glide anti-chafe: https://amzn.to/3hSX7x6 Fleece gloves: https://amzn.to/3clxdAL Headlamp (Petzl e+light): https://amzn.to/32MHAKN Knee brace (neoprene): https://amzn.to/2EfOyOU Knife (SWK Classic): https://amzn.to/3mAXW10 Lighter (x2): https://amzn.to/3kxMS2R Lip Balm: https://amzn.to/2Emj8Xm Maps: Caltopo.com Pack (HMG 3400 Junction): https://alnk.to/7WWtyPD or Durston Gear Kakwa 40: https://durstongear.com/product/kakwa... Pack Towel: https://amzn.to/3hNx9L4 Pad (STS Etherlight Insulated): https://amzn.to/3qqx4Ht Shoulder season pad (TR XTherm): https://amzn.to/3vs64EP Trekking poles (Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork): https://amzn.to/2RXVXJk Tripod/Selfie stick (Newest): https://amzn.to/3MRoOry Pillow (Trekology): https://amzn.to/3ITlfzM Rain Coat (EE Visp): https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Rain Kilt (Zpacks): https://zpacks.com/products/rain-kilt Socks (extra hiking): https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Socks (night): https://amzn.to/3kydPDo Spoon (Toaks): https://amzn.to/2RGLHSb Shirt (extra): https://amzn.to/2RIfqKM Steripen (Classic 3): https://amzn.to/3iM41VT Stove (MSR Pocket Rocket 2): https://amzn.to/3hLvgyJ Pot (Toaks): https://amzn.to/3mD7zfG Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/364bix5 Sunscreen: https://amzn.to/3hOgdnT Thermal Polypro bottom: https://amzn.to/3mB4jRM Thermal Polypro top: https://amzn.to/2FAtCD7 Thermometer (AcuRite): https://amzn.to/2RDY5CC Travel toothbrush/paste: https://amzn.to/3hUipuh Travel clock: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/t... Water bottles (x2): Gatorade and Snapple bottles Wind Shirt (Montbell): https://www.montbell.us/products/disp...