Utah October 7-17th 2010

Susan and I returned to Utah for more canyoneering, climbing and desert rambling. Severe thunderstorms had filled and flooded all the slot canyons with freezing water and hail stones so we made our way to Page Arizona where we spent the better part of 4 days hanging out waiting for things to dry out.

Horseshoe Bend near Page


Glen Canyon Dam


Susan and the night sky at Valley of the Gods



Susan at the second pitch belay on Jimmy Durante Snow Canyon


On October 16th we geared up for a climb up Lady Mountain in Zion National park. We met a guy named Steve just below the first pitch who was making his third attempt on the peak. Susan and I stashed our rope and Steve dumped some of his gear, we teamed up and five hours later we were on top.

Upper Zion from half way up Lady Mt.