What he said. Yes, March seems a really odd time to do a cross-Zion, except in a dry-winter year, which this is not. There will be deep snow on both the West...
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Bo
bomabro84738
Mar 10, 2011 4:03 pm
... of Snow that are in the main canyon and relatively near the road. Now if you and Tanya, who "wrote the book", disagree about Snow... well I will step back...
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Bo
bomabro84738
Mar 10, 2011 3:52 pm
... snowpack in the Montane elevations of the SW. If in doubt, check it out ... more snow potential. The Alpine snowpack peaks in April or even May. ... Hi...
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Buzz Burrell
buzzburrell2001
Mar 10, 2011 3:12 pm
I never use snowshoes, on principle, but March is the time of maximum snowpack in the Montane elevations of the SW. If in doubt, check it out (photos taken...
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mojave_ben
Mar 10, 2011 2:28 pm
I was sent the following as email as a mod, I guess, but I think it's meant for the group. To the sender: see comments earlier in this thread about current...
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mojave_ben
Mar 10, 2011 2:26 pm
OK, Bo, I admit I have not done the Red Mtn Traverse, just the parts of Snow that are in the main canyon and relatively near the road. Now if you and Tanya,...
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Bo
bomabro84738
Mar 10, 2011 2:19 pm
First of all....I've seen the advise that Snow Canyon S. P. should be skipped?! I absolutely dissagree with this advise!!!!!! The Red Mountain Traverse is...
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tanya_o0o
Mar 9, 2011 6:29 pm
I could not agree more! [:)] ... stretch your legs but the real beauty is in Zion. Put it this way. I went to Snow Canyon once. I keep going back to Zion...
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mojave_ben
Mar 9, 2011 4:21 am
Skip Snow Canyon. It is fine if you're in St. G and looking to stretch your legs but the real beauty is in Zion. Put it this way. I went to Snow Canyon...
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jeff
kpig751
Mar 9, 2011 3:21 am
In late May you won't have to worry about snow. Heat stroke definitely, but not snow. And speaking of Snow, skip that canyon and concentrate on Zion. Will...
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Cliff
kol84b
Mar 9, 2011 3:04 am
What does the snow situation look like in the main area of the Park right now? Specifically, I would like to hike up to Bridge mt. as soon as it is safe, and...
As Tom said, the Narrows will likely be closed. http://www.nps.gov/zion/parknews/zion-narrows-campsites-closed.htm...
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Travis Warren
finefurnitur...
Mar 9, 2011 1:34 am
Thanks, Â I am very familiar, Â we just don't call them creepers. ... From: TomJones <ratagonia@...> Subject: [Zion_National_Park_Hiking] Re: Your...
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TomJones
ratagonia
Mar 9, 2011 12:57 am
Kahtoola is the top brand, and they are calling them microspikes. We rent them at Zion Adventure Company and they work pretty well, and are not too heavy or...
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Travis Warren
finefurnitur...
Mar 8, 2011 9:48 pm
What the hey are "creepers," and where do I get them? Â Yes I will do a search for this too. Â Could someone give me an opinion if "Snow Canyon" Â is worth a...
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hwstockman
Mar 8, 2011 8:37 pm
I'll be up with a group ~April 14. I'll gauge where we go on the snow; choices were for Lady Mt, Mountain of the Sun (MOS), North Guardian Angel (NGA), or...
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Shaun
trackrunner83
Mar 8, 2011 8:18 pm
last time I checked the Kolob & Websters weather stations there is a deeper snow pack with more water this year as compared to last year....
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TomJones
ratagonia
Mar 8, 2011 7:28 pm
I am the bastion of caution. Could be. Snowed yesterday (a few, sparse flurries) so I am thinking of snow right now. LaVerkin tends to be safe from such, being...
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backcountryblazer
backcountryb...
Mar 8, 2011 7:15 pm
Tom, There is really going to be that much snow in May? Spent a couple of days on the West Rim in May last year and there was nada....
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TomJones
ratagonia
Mar 8, 2011 7:09 pm
Hi Jan, and welcome to the group. Zion is not so much a backpacking place, but it has a few good trips. And then, May is usually "spring" in Zion, with snow in...
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Jeff Schaber
p40whk
Mar 8, 2011 6:57 pm
Not sure about 3 days but the West Rim trail would be a great 2 day trail combined with Angels Landing. You could then spend a day doing the Subway which (top...
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Clay Palmer
cpatflgaz
Mar 8, 2011 6:30 pm
Mountain Trail in Spain. Let's hike! The entrances for this trail are closed but not policed. It was built in the 1920's for hydro workers. There is no rail...
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janswafford
Mar 8, 2011 6:24 pm
I've hiked a fair amount in the southwest but not so far in Zion, and my partners and I want to get started. We'll have three days for a backpack on the way to...
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Phoenix_DZ
Mar 7, 2011 7:32 pm
Thanks Tom, I have plans to make more information available, but it's not going to happen until I get rid of the backlog. In addition to what I've uploaded, I...
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TomJones
ratagonia
Mar 7, 2011 5:47 pm
Amazing, excellent. Twenty new species!!! I still wish you would give at least rough locations... Tom...
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Phoenix_DZ
Mar 6, 2011 10:54 pm
My Orange, Red, and Pink <http://www.sacredcliffs.com/zion/red_wildflowers/red_wildflowers.html> gallery is now up to date as well. For the most part, the...
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Heather Long
halong551
Mar 4, 2011 9:50 pm
I will concur! These are great! :) Thanks for sharing! ... Heather Long Designer | Founder Simply Designed Invitations & Stationery Design www.sdinvites.com ...
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NJedge@...
wininzion
Mar 4, 2011 7:21 pm
Really enjoyed these, thanks Win In a message dated 3/4/2011 11:36:04 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, kathylangin@... writes: Derrick--- These photos rock!...
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Joe Braun
bodhijoe
Mar 4, 2011 7:02 pm
Agreed, these are great photos and I love the creamy bokeh! :) Looking forward to seeing more of your work this year! -Joe...
