Tuesday, August 16, 2011

5.18 Jordan’s Trail, 5.19 Brin Mesa and 5.20 Devil’s Bridge with much off trail rocking

We concluded this leg of Hike-about 5 with two late afternoon rock-scrambling sessions and a hot Monday morning hike of 6.5 miles. Southern Utah and Northern Arizona are spectacular; we believe some of the photographs only ‘touch’ upon the magnificence. On many occasions, we think we should have better cameras in order to capture the scenes more appropriately. Then we realize it would slow us down in other endeavors. Besides, one needs the professional touch. Life, of course, is full of trade-offs. In the meantime, we are most fortunate to be enjoying this thrilling adventure.

This last three weeks has been an incredible experience, once again. To those who continue to show support and give encouragement, you make us feel even more fortunate and motivated. We thank you kindly, as always.

Here are a few scenes in closing (Try clicking on pictures):

The Devil's Bridge--devil subdued by Editor

Sundowner on the rocks

Surrounded by Giants

Returning down from Brin Mesa

Football season commences: Referee gives strong signal. (What rock did he crawl from?)

Some others that missed the cut: Try clicking on pictures

View from Angel's Landing

Zion Narrows (and chills)

Bryce's Peekaboo

Balanced Rock, Cathedral Rock

Looking down from peak at the Bear

One of the peaks at Bell Rock

Poor picture but does give one an overview

Horseshoe Bend, Page, AZ

A chasm at 'Hidden Canyon'

Calf Creek Falls, Escalante

We leave again, heading towards Mount Shasta and surrounding area, from about August 22nd or so.

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