This Ain’t No Ordinary Gulch!

Buckskin Gulch along the Arizona/Utah border is the longest slot canyon in the United States. I’ve never completed the whole thing but just a few miles into this abyss is enough to gather some good images. I dragged some friends along who made for some pretty good models(No Royalties Due) and for a good sense of scale. It’s about 13 miles and ends at the Paria River which together make a great backpacking trip.

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

 

A hiker stands in awe of the steep sandstone walls of Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument , Utah

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah
Kayleigh In Awe.

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah
Spiderman Patrick

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

 

Buckskin Gulch
The longest hike ever for Eric.

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah
Sometimes I get out in front of the camera to enjoy the scenery.

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

The Best Images Of 2015- Good Memories

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A Friendly Walk Up the Narrows

Visiting friends, Ken and Rich from St. Louis, requested the mandatory stroll up Zion National Park’s The Narrows. A must for any visitor. The Virgin River is very refreshing to hike through on a 90 degree day. It’s still hot here in Southern Utah.

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Me, Ken and Rich from left

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah
The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The Virgin River cuts through The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

 

Zion’s Amazing Narrows

It’s September and time to make the trek up the Virgin River at Zion National Park, Utah.  The water was warm and refreshing on a 95 F degree day.  I lugged 2 cameras, 2 lenses, a tripod and my hiking pole amongst other gadgets and some energy. If you’ll be doing The Narrows yourself, you can rent the necessary gear at Zion Outfitter. In case you missed it, see the time lapse video from The Narrows by clicking on link Narrows Time Lapse.   Following are the images I captured. Click on image for larger view.

 

Zion Narrows

Zion Narrows

Zion Narrows

Zion Narrows

Zion Narrows

Zion Narrows

Zion Narrows

Zion Narrows

 

 

Zion Narrows

Zion Narrows

Zion Narrows