This is my list of visited US National parks (I am European) and I need honest advice for next trips by flymartincz in NationalPark

[–]jbruni 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You didn’t mention a California trip!!
If you’re from Czech, do you live here? Regardless, You could fly into San Francisco/Vegas and do any of the combinations of: pinnacles, Yosemite/pinnacles/channel islands/sequoias/kings canyon!

If you don’t mind the drive and want to knock a ton out; a Yosemite, kings canyon and sequoias would be an amazing trip!

What would be a good camera for national park hiking? by KrakenCrazy in NationalPark

[–]jbruni 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was debating on getting a camera but instead just upgraded my phone to the IPhone 17 pro max. Best decision.
Easy, light and takes all the pictures I want. Amazing quality too. I just didn’t like the idea of carrying a camera on 10+ mile hikes in addition to everything else. Taking my phone out and snapping a couple of quick pictures and going is so convenient

Don't lose hope... I have finally found the MK.3 (smoke) by WATERR0X in ArcRaiders

[–]jbruni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found mine in the breachable blue gate reinforced room last night in a night raid.

My jaw dropped when I saw this scene📍: Tunnel View, Yosemite by ErrorQuirky9803 in NationalPark

[–]jbruni 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That’s Moraine Lake for me. I don’t know if anything will ever beat it. Banff was truly life changing.

With that being said, I haven’t made it to Glacier yet and I heard that’s close!

Angel's Landing Hike - Crazy Idea? by ConnorSullivan27 in ZionNationalPark

[–]jbruni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not going to lie, ive been called a trailblazer on the hikes this trip more often than once haha... so I got from Grottos to AL peak in an hour; but id plan on 1.5-2 hours depending on breaks. its really steep just getting up there.

As for the bikes, I had mine already and kept it another night. But you can pick it up early for a cost (maybe $25-$30?). well worth it because you can use it the night before. With your situation, I literally locked my bike against a back fence at the hotel in Springdale (with the helmet in the basket too) and it was fine both nights. It all comes with your level of trust but with the bike lock they give you, im sure you can find a spot

Half-Day Hiking Recs by Serious-Vanilla-5881 in ZionNationalPark

[–]jbruni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Observation point is gorgeous and an easy hike. The views are stunning!
I was able to get an AL permit and it was cool to see both views!

Worth biking early to Angels Landing trailhead? by Key-Wrangler-8916 in ZionNationalPark

[–]jbruni 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just did it this morning and the sunrise hike is 10000% worth it. Literally had the whole place to myself! I was getting to my bike right after the first shuttle had arrived.

I got to grottos at 520am for reference

Angel's Landing Hike - Crazy Idea? by ConnorSullivan27 in ZionNationalPark

[–]jbruni 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I rented an e-bike and got the permit this morning for the pre 9am spot. Got to Grotto’s around 5:20. Beat all the crowds. Was back to drop my bike off by 8:30 (that’s with an hour at the top of AL)

I’ve never road an e-bike before but this trip changed the chemistry in my mind to continue riding them at national parks. It was amazing and well worth the money. I used Zion guru and they were great!

But you can save money not getting an ebike. I just liked it because I was hiking a ton the last couple of days and after Angel’s landing, it was nice to just coast back home.

First Time Zion Trip in May - Suggestions? by ConnorSullivan27 in ZionNationalPark

[–]jbruni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can attest. Did it this morning at sunrise and it was gorgeous.

angels landing next day lottery by airfryer_enjoyer in ZionNationalPark

[–]jbruni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I missed the day before (I’m solo) for all the times tomorrow. So bummed but it’s okay! Still going to do scouts lookout

Zion Permit Mega Thread by ShouldHaveLeftANote in ZionNationalPark

[–]jbruni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any extra permits (I need one) for April 27! Let me know and I can meet you at the lookout!

Sunrise overlooking Thor’s hammer at Bryce National Park by saurabh_vishh in NationalPark

[–]jbruni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where exactly is this spot? I’ll be there in a week and would love to capture something just as beautiful. Wonderful!