Slickrock approach
"Nippletop" is easily accessed via slickrock slopes just south of UT-9.
A quick climb to an interesting summit on the east side of Zion
"Nippletop" is easily accessed via slickrock slopes just south of UT-9.
"South Ariel Peak" and "Aries Butte" on the approach to "Nippletop".
Beautiful view of the rim of Zion Canyon from the north ridge of "Nippletop".
The crux of the north ridge route is climbing past this narrow ledge.
Dwight ascending the north ridge. UT-9 can be seen below.
The upper portion of "Nippletop" as seen from its north ridge.
View west from the summit of "Nippletop". Many peaks including The East and West Temples can be seen. The storm is coming our way and will arrive on the hike down in the form of light snow and rain.