50.17 Utah: Cardiff Pass Trail and beyond, a few 'hairy' moments two days after we had said: 'No more'.

A few days later after light snow, we photograph Cardiff Pass and the peaks behind. The peak in the middle to the fore was our destination. Next time, we'll consider Monte Cristo...hmm!
Sneaking along the walls. Supposedly, the 'wallflower'.

After completing a number of reasonably lengthy hikes but with steep ascents, we looked for a shorter but still on the steep side challenge. We thought it might be nice to have something less dangerous for a change. Jen found the ideal hike, so she announced, until it proved to be less than ideal. Nevertheless, it turned out to be superb and met, at least, one of the criteria--on the short side but bloody tricky in places. Jenni's on a roll...pity. 

This is the position that caused apprehension. Notice the narrow path with a big fall-off. However, the area where the color changes to yellow is the treacherous part. Should one slip, there's nothing to grab hold of. We did not feel too relaxed when negotiating it although felt better on the return attempt. What do they say about practice?
Relief creases Jenni's face after crossing the treacherous section. As always, photographs don't give a true picture.
The cable to Hidden Peak, a favorite hike. (In the blog above, it shows reaching that position. Notice the ridge on the right, the cirque trail, mentioned in that blog, too and in 50.12 below.)
On the other side of the pass, the vegetation differs
Trying a diversion on the way back.
Jen ready to take the slope on the way home.

Jen about to cross the tricky section toward the sandy stretch and up to the final peak.
On her return from the peak.
Returning from the peak with the yellow sandy section ahead, still to negotiate.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey