100 Hikes in Utah Photo - Zions Narrows

Photo by Steve Mann.

The Narrows at Zions National Park are truely amazing. I remember vividly our trip down Orderville Canyon, which empties into the narrows. It was the last weekend in October that permits could be obtained. It was Sunny when we started, but by the time we reached the narrows it was overcast and very cold. The wetsuits helped, but swimming wasn't any fun that day. I remember walking down the narrows with our wetsuits, packs, and ropes and having everyone just kind of stare. I'm sure they were thinking, "what a bunch of nut jobs." However, I saw the climbers on their porta-ledges and was reminded that there will always be someone more nuts than me.

Video Friday: Imlay Canyon

I'm getting the bug. I need to get out more. Until I can post more of my own pictures and videos, here is one that I enjoyed. Dealing with keeper potholes is nerve-racking fun; these guys did it with ease.

More Chaco Pics

I linked to Tom's blog earlier, but he just posted a gallery of pictures from the trip here. His pictures are much more descriptive---or tell the story---of our trip. Check them out.

Video from Chaco Canyon

Chaco Canyon

I spent the past couple of days with my friend Tom on a whirlwind road tour of the Southwest. We hit Moab UT, Durango CO, Farmingon NM, and then down to Chaco Canyon. Here are a few pictures from our visit to Chaco.