I spoke with Chuck Passek a few days ago and he stated that the incident is still under investigation, but that there was nothing to suggest that it was...
Hi all! I'm a total lurker, but I love this site, you've put up so much useful information! Coming into town tonight, and wondered what time they update the ...
As a side note, any suggestions on where to grab a quick egg sandwich or something to go? We're staying in Springdale. I used to get those at Tsunami, but...
Last year, we went to Zion and Springdale 12/26-1/1, and the weather was perfect - not too cold and only one night of rain. Is this the normal weather for end...
-Whats or who is normal? The weather can be different very day of the year. I liked the Zion area last winter. I was cool but it made it easier to hike as my...
Well, I am finally working again. Not where I wanted to be right now but I take life as it comes to me. I am working as a dishwasher at Denny's here in...
Not exactly sure what the official name for this group of Hoodoos just 3/4 of a mile north of Hwy 89, very near the Paria Contact Station are called? We had an...
You are right...the scenery in that area is stunning. Though not from the same formations, here a few photos I took when I had the opportunity to visit "White...
"Wet Wading" in fisher-people's-speak is what amounts to fishing without waders.Fishing shoes are usually designed to be very,very stiff.They may not be...
... From what I know this one is also referred to as the toadstool hoodoo. If you go from this hoodoo left(towards hwy 89) and then right more hoodoos can be...
... Nice photos. I have seen the same things and most of them are located in chimney rock canyon. The hoodoo from the first is in coyote creek canyon. I...
Information for those heading to Zion from now until December. Zion National Park News Release September 1, 2006 For Immediate Release Ron Terry 435 772-0162 ...
I have been to the top of Checkerboard Mesa. Has anyone here ever been to the top of the mesa to it's west side? I hope to get up there this fall when I get...
Hi Gary. I climbed the NE side of Checkerboard (almost right from the road) 15 years ago on a route called "Wheat Chex". When we got to the rim we stayed on...
Just got back from a great trip to Zion and wanted to say thanks to Bo and Tanya for the tips and advice. On Bo's rec my brother and I chose Zion Rock and Mtn....
Tanya, Bo... Do you know why there are two Kanab Creeks in Utahs Sunset Ridge area. I was looking at maps of the headwaters of the main creek flowings south...
Has anyone here been to the Falls on the west fork of the main Kanab Creek? Are they a high falls, I am guessing by the name on the map thet they are...
Mostly depends on what day of the week you are wanting to go. You will have much better luck on a weekday, specifically Mon.-Thurs., than you will on a...
Do you get the permits from the same palce as for the Paria and Buckskin Gulch?--- In Zion_National_Park_Hiking@yahoogroups.com, "Dean Kurtz" <dkurtz@...> ... ...
Gary...one is called Upper Kanab Creek and the other is called Kanab Creek, so they at least are distinguished between each other. Could still be a bit...
Bo - do you have any more info on Wheat Chex or other routes on the Checkerboard? I have always wanted to climb it! Just looked at it the other day thinking...
there is a non tech route up the drainage to the west of Checkerboard. Just stay in the drainage all the way to the top of the saddle and turn east when you...
I am so glad you had a good time Jordan! [:)] Yahoo! I am glad those driving instructions work! Bo and I send so many up but we rarely hear how they have...