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PostWed Nov 15, 2017 9:11 pm 
Quick and dirty beta: Nov 9: Zion east side traverse from Lost Peak, through the Triplets, to The Fin in a nice loop: North Ridge of Lost Peak is fine Class 2 with 10 feet of Class 3. Combined with the west to east traverse of the Triplets and The Fin. I should have descended the SE Ridge after seeing it from Triplet 1. Couldn't see over slight bulges from the summit but goes Class 2 according to Couttney Purcell Guidebook and how it looked from what I can see.
Lost Peak in view
Lost Peak in view
The land of stone in Zion National Park.
The land of stone in Zion National Park.
The traverse next
The traverse next
Zion Wilderness
Zion Wilderness
Then over the Class 4 West to East traverse of the Triplets. After Lost Peak ascended NW gully and rib of Triplet 1. Tagged the westernmost little thing. Easy to descend to saddle with 2nd Triplet. Then it got interesting. 15 feet of Class 4 on SW side of Triplet 2. Easy down east ridge to triplet 3 saddle, then more Class 4 (15 foot face) to top of Triplet 3. For anyone wanting the highest Triplet (3) the NE Ridge is Class 2 from the Fin saddle, which I descended.
Zion Wilderness; Zion National Park, UT
Zion Wilderness; Zion National Park, UT
Triplet 3 cruxy
Triplet 3 cruxy
Zion Wilderness
Zion Wilderness
Finally, finished with the North Ridge of The Fin. Very solid rock with a bit of exposed Class 3 in two spots (pics).
Earlier Triplets
Earlier Triplets
The Fin Class 3 crux
The Fin Class 3 crux
Fin 2nd crux
Fin 2nd crux
East side atmosphere; Zion Wilderness, UT
East side atmosphere; Zion Wilderness, UT
The Triplets east to west
The Triplets east to west
Nov 10: Trail hike to Observation Point then a couple pathetic bumps, one with a BM (Observation BM), and one with 350 feet of prominence (Blew By Peak). Great views.
Observation Point Trail
Observation Point Trail
Trail switchbacks below
Trail switchbacks below
Observation iconic view
Observation iconic view
Up Zion Canyon; Zion Wilderness, UT
Up Zion Canyon; Zion Wilderness, UT
Zion National Park, UT
Zion National Park, UT
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Echo slot
Echo slot
Nov 11: This was a great day of slickrock peak bagging and scrambling. Little bumps that are in the Courtney Purcell Zion Summits Guidebook, but aesthetic as all get out as far as scrambling goes. From Canyon Overlook TH at the tunnel of the east side: Overlook to Shelf Point to Bighorn Peak to Mind's Eye to Progeny Peak. All Class 2, lotsa sustained, and the south ridge of Mind's Eye Class 3 if remaining directly on the crest (avoidable on SE slope). Big slabs above Canyon Overlook to Shelf Point. Then a fine descending traverse northward below The East Temple to the SW ridge of Bighorn Peak.
Big slab start from Canyon Overlook Trail
Big slab start from Canyon Overlook Trail
To that saddle next; Upper Pine Cr.  Zion NP, UT
To that saddle next; Upper Pine Cr. Zion NP, UT
Zion Wilderness, Zion National Park
Zion Wilderness, Zion National Park
The Triplets Traverse from days ago
The Triplets Traverse from days ago
East Temple towers over route
East Temple towers over route
The descent below East Temple
The descent below East Temple
Progeny Peak in a bit
Progeny Peak in a bit
Looking back at Shelf Point and traerse
Looking back at Shelf Point and traerse
Down the North Ridge Bighorn Peak to upper NW Fork of Pine Creek, found the petroglyphs!
Pine Creek slickrock walkin'
Pine Creek slickrock walkin'
Art 1
Art 1
Art 2
Art 2
A somewhat "backcountry" site.
A somewhat "backcountry" site.
Up the North Ridge of Mind's Eye and down the South Ridge back to the highway parking.
Up Mind's Eye north ridge
Up Mind's Eye north ridge
Descending south ridge Mind's Eye
Descending south ridge Mind's Eye
Cross Pine Creek on the road bridge and up the fine slickrock bowl of the SW slope of Progeny Peak as reported by Ragman and Company
Up fine slickrock to Progeny Peak
Up fine slickrock to Progeny Peak
2 Pines Arch
2 Pines Arch
Country
Country
The whole shebang
The whole shebang
Great day, great location, great stuff. Nov 12: A quick jaunt up NE slope of Lee Peak above the Lee Pass TH in the Kolob Region and a short walk out to the Timber Creek Overlook.
Out of the Trailhead
Out of the Trailhead
Northeast ridge of Lee Peak
Northeast ridge of Lee Peak
The infamous Kolob; Zion National Park, UT
The infamous Kolob; Zion National Park, UT
Fun pink sandstone slabs
Fun pink sandstone slabs
View of La Verkin Valley from overlook.
View of La Verkin Valley from overlook.

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PostThu Nov 16, 2017 11:25 am 
Maps:
ZionScrambles
ZionScrambles
Shelf Pt/Bighorn Peak/Mind's Eye/Progeny loop left Lost/Triplets/Fin loop right
LeePeak
LeePeak
Kolob walks

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PostThu Nov 16, 2017 5:26 pm 
Nice. I love the moody look of the Kolob area. I will return...

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PostFri Nov 17, 2017 6:54 pm 
Zion is in the top ten most visited National Parks, yet you found some nice solitude on those East Side scrambles. Very nice photos. I was there in the beginning of Oct and also rambled around several East Side canyons away from the crowds. Beautiful area.

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PostSat Nov 18, 2017 7:59 am 
I did a couple of those domes 20 to 30 years ago. At that time I just wandered up to see if I could find a way. I remember one dome that I actually used a spiral route following sandstone beds. But sand stone is kind of spooky. You can't be as sure of the friction - and that is what it is - friction climbing, and a fall could be very long.

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PostWed Nov 22, 2017 10:31 pm 
I just enjoy the hell out of your reports. You seem pretty comfortable with 4th, judging collectively. Only spent a half day in Zion to date. Hope to change that.

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PostThu Nov 23, 2017 12:09 am 
Thanks for the awesome report! Looks like fun.

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PostFri Nov 24, 2017 11:44 am 
gb wrote:
I did a couple of those domes 20 to 30 years ago. At that time I just wandered up to see if I could find a way. I remember one dome that I actually used a spiral route following sandstone beds. But sand stone is kind of spooky. You can't be as sure of the friction - and that is what it is - friction climbing, and a fall could be very long.
Indeed, gb, lots of friction But I do like having my feet under me and not hanging by fingers.
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I just enjoy the hell out of your reports. You seem pretty comfortable with 4th, judging collectively. Only spent a half day in Zion to date. Hope to change that.
Actually, 4th Class only in very short lengths. Preferably, with alternate, easier, descents typically. That's why I try to report the easier alternatives on same peaks/trips to share options that still make the trip worthwhile for all.

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PostFri Nov 24, 2017 1:25 pm 
Stunning pictures. I think we need to do another Zion trip.

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PostSat Nov 25, 2017 11:40 am 
Sweet ... always fun to follow your SW trips!

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