Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Red Butte draws our attention as we start hiking along the Hop Valley Trail.
April 9, 2012
Red Butte draws our attention as we start hiking along the Hop Valley Trail.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Our long journey begins with a scenic but sandy 4.5 mile slog.
April 9, 2012
Our long journey begins with a scenic but sandy 4.5 mile slog.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Josh scrambles over some large boulders in lower Langston Canyon.
April 9, 2012
Josh scrambles over some large boulders in lower Langston Canyon.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
There are multiple 3rd class obstacles along Langston Canyon but brush certainly distracts from the scrambling in places.
April 9, 2012
There are multiple 3rd class obstacles along Langston Canyon but brush certainly distracts from the scrambling in places.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Over, under and through the boulders we go.
April 9, 2012
Over, under and through the boulders we go.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Andy hiking onto the narrow strip of land between the two upper forks of Langston Canyon.
April 9, 2012
Andy hiking onto the narrow strip of land between the two upper forks of Langston Canyon.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Easy walking above Langston Canyon.
April 9, 2012
Easy walking above Langston Canyon.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Andy testing out a strange lump of mud in upper Langston Canyon.
April 9, 2012
Andy testing out a strange lump of mud in upper Langston Canyon.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Andy and Josh trying to figure out how to overcome a big step in Langston Canyon.
April 9, 2012
Andy and Josh trying to figure out how to overcome a big step in Langston Canyon.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Andy gets creative and bear hugs a pine tree.
April 9, 2012
Andy gets creative and bear hugs a pine tree.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Looking southwest from Langston Mountain's summit mesa.
April 9, 2012
Looking southwest from Langston Mountain's summit mesa.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Head of the west fork of Langston Canyon, from whence we came. Red Butte can be seen in the distance.
April 9, 2012
Head of the west fork of Langston Canyon, from whence we came. Red Butte can be seen in the distance.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
I'm new to this area of the park but I think this is Gregory Butte (left) and Timber Top Mountain (center).
April 9, 2012
I'm new to this area of the park but I think this is Gregory Butte (left) and Timber Top Mountain (center).
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Josh and Andy begin the descent from Langston Mountain. Its almost 9 miles back to the trailhead from here... and its hot!
April 9, 2012
Josh and Andy begin the descent from Langston Mountain. Its almost 9 miles back to the trailhead from here... and its hot!
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Andy checking out some pools in middle Langton Canyon.
April 9, 2012
Andy checking out some pools in middle Langton Canyon.
Zion National Park
April 9, 2012
Descending Langston Canyon.
April 9, 2012
Descending Langston Canyon.
April 9, 2012
Pre-dawn at the Hop Valley Trailhead.