Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The familiar views of Destination Peak aren't too shabby either.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The familiar views of Destination Peak aren't too shabby either.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Closer look at some of the curious vertical gashes in Gifford's north face.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Closer look at some of the curious vertical gashes in Gifford's north face.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Frosty leaves in Hepworth Wash.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Frosty leaves in Hepworth Wash.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The start of the route up Bridge Mountain is marked by the remains of a blackened, dead tree.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The start of the route up Bridge Mountain is marked by the remains of a blackened, dead tree.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic & AA start up the ramp that will take us about halfway up the mountain.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic & AA start up the ramp that will take us about halfway up the mountain.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
AA climbs up a cruxy spot along the ramp. On the descent I avoided the downclimb by descending steep, more exposed slabs off to the right.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
AA climbs up a cruxy spot along the ramp. On the descent I avoided the downclimb by descending steep, more exposed slabs off to the right.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The ramp is sometimes steep but we never feel too exposed.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The ramp is sometimes steep but we never feel too exposed.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic carefully climbs up a section of steep slickrock.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic carefully climbs up a section of steep slickrock.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
In typical Zion fashion bushes along the ramp get in the way but also provide great handholds.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
In typical Zion fashion bushes along the ramp get in the way but also provide great handholds.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The ramp peters out and leaves us with great views of the The East Temple.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The ramp peters out and leaves us with great views of the The East Temple.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Andy on a very exposed traverse with no room for error. Not the place to be goofing around Dominic!
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Andy on a very exposed traverse with no room for error. Not the place to be goofing around Dominic!
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Hero shot.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Hero shot.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic sizes up the crux: steep, dirty scrambling over immense exposure.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic sizes up the crux: steep, dirty scrambling over immense exposure.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
AA mantles up toward the crux.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
AA mantles up toward the crux.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic & AA tackling the crux. The toughest spot is a blank slab above Dominic.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic & AA tackling the crux. The toughest spot is a blank slab above Dominic.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Above the crux we finally gain access to the summit area.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Above the crux we finally gain access to the summit area.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Straightforward 3rd & 4th class scrambling.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Straightforward 3rd & 4th class scrambling.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic & AA topping out on Bridge Mountain.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic & AA topping out on Bridge Mountain.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
View toward Mount Kinesava, The West Temple & Towers of the Virgin.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
View toward Mount Kinesava, The West Temple & Towers of the Virgin.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
AA triumphant.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
AA triumphant.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The Mighty East Temple.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The Mighty East Temple.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Mount Spry (center) & Zion Canyon.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Mount Spry (center) & Zion Canyon.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Destination Peak, Gifford Peak, Hepworth Peak & Roof Peak (left to right) as seen on the descent of Bridge Mountain.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Destination Peak, Gifford Peak, Hepworth Peak & Roof Peak (left to right) as seen on the descent of Bridge Mountain.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Great views of G2.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Great views of G2.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Classic Zion descent = bush rappel over big air.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Classic Zion descent = bush rappel over big air.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic makes use of a well-placed bush to reverse the exposed traverse back to the top of the ramp.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic makes use of a well-placed bush to reverse the exposed traverse back to the top of the ramp.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic spots AA as he eases down away from the protection of the bush.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic spots AA as he eases down away from the protection of the bush.
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The little tree branch may very well be the only thing holding that stack in place!
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
The little tree branch may very well be the only thing holding that stack in place!
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic takes full advantage of a small tree to downclimb a steep portion of the ramp. Notice the rappel webbing in place (we didn't feel the need to use it).
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Dominic takes full advantage of a small tree to downclimb a steep portion of the ramp. Notice the rappel webbing in place (we didn't feel the need to use it).
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Bridge Mountain
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Parting shot of Bridge Mountain.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
Parting shot of Bridge Mountain.
November 25, 2011
Zion National Park
I love this view of Gifford Peak's impressive north face on the approach to Bridge Mountain.