Thanks for the report, Jeff. I visited that same arch some time back. It was rather large, and quite impressive up close! Headed to the summit after that. ...
That arch definitely has presence, particularly close up and even from below. Good to hear that you were able to make it to the summit. Maybe next time for me....
"Good to hear that you were able to make it to the summit." Yep. The way up from next to the arch is relatively easy but very loose. Instead, I employed a...
It will be alluded to, but not explicitly stated. As it currently stands, the mountain ("Crazy Quilt Mesa") is off-limits as an RNA. Speaking of the book...
... <cp0915@...> wrote: " It will be alluded to, but not explicitly stated. As it currently ... Crazy Quilt Mesa. Good to be able to put a name to that mass....
Zion National Park (UT) Hiker Falls To His Death In Canyon Rangers received a report of a falling accident near the park's east entrance on the afternoon of...
"Crazy Quilt Mesa: The top of Crazy Quilt Mesa and adjacent slopes, east of Checkerboard Mesa" Just to clarify, although the above statement says "...east of ...
... both ... Courtney - I too look forward to seeing your book and I'm impressed that you're going to have a volume two in the future as well. Great stuff....
Hey JoeB, I duplicated that October hike that you and your spouse did and so entertainly described up to Jughandle over to S. Ariel/Aires Butte saddle and down...
from the SL Tribune yesterday, a little more on Craig's amazing life: Hiker identified as U. of U. environmentalist Deadly fall » Craig B. Forster plunged...
Hey Jeff - Ha ha, yes, that hike is a fun one and the silly name seems appropriate. About the "P" -- I was trying to be subtle, but I may have been a bit too...
Absolutely Bo, I miss you too! You and my dad have both been on the mend this year. He ripped one of his leg muscles last year and what was to be a more...
Good ol' 6537X. I suppose that outlier would have to be considered part of Crazy Quilt Mesa although it's probably a couple hundred lower than the true mesa...
Had a fun hike up to the summit of Lady Mountain this saturday with Jan, Terry, Eric, Chris, and Andy. The weather was too perfect! 35 Deg F. when we started...
Bo, Nice photos and by the looks of it your shoulder must be getting better. Was this a scramble or did you need ropes? Looks like some great views from the...
Hi Bob and Happy Holidays to you and your family! It is a bit more than just a scramble and yes I highly reccomend rope. I took an 80' rope and a 40' rope....
I will be flying down on Tuesday the 16th from Jackson Hole to St George and am looking to see if someone will be around that could give me and my roommate...
Ah, that brings back some great memories! Looks like you guys had a terrific day and I'm glad your shoulder is telling you that it's happy! ... Jan, ... ...
The last time I hiked the Hop Valley Trail was about 8 years ago during the summer. It was a blurry bad memory of hot sand, cow poo, and mud, and I have...
Dang Joe! Your composition and skill with a camera is second to NONE! Absolutely stunning images, and what color! Last time I hiked Hop (last spring), we...
If there were any way possible for me to sneak away from work that day I'd give Kayla and you a ride, but with the store closure so close at hand I suspect...
Joe, you can even make Hop Valley look like Eden. THAT is real talent!! ;-). Actually, with the fall colors and not too much heat, it probably is OK. Glad your...
Hi All, I just received and e-mail from NPCA and I thought the topic would be of high interest to this group. I have copied and pasted it below: On December...
The parcels in question have all been removed. ... From: halong551 To: Zion_National_Park_Hiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 12:19 PM ...
Hi Ram, That's a different Jan, although I wish I had done that hike. I'm still out here in Southern California dreaming of my next Canyon rafting trip in...