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John Morrow Member
Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 1526 | TRs | Pics Location: Roslyn |
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 The land of stone in Zion National Park. The traverse next 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 Triplet 3 cruxy 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 The Fin Class 3 crux Fin 2nd crux East side atmosphere; Zion Wilderness, UT 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 Trail switchbacks below Observation iconic view Up Zion Canyon; Zion Wilderness, UT Zion National Park, UT Zion National Park 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 To that saddle next; Upper Pine Cr. Zion NP, UT Zion Wilderness, Zion National Park The Triplets Traverse from days ago East Temple towers over route The descent below East Temple Progeny Peak in a bit 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' Art 1 Art 2 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 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 2 Pines Arch Country 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 Northeast ridge of Lee Peak The infamous Kolob; Zion National Park, UT Fun pink sandstone slabs View of La Verkin Valley from overlook.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
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John Morrow Member
Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 1526 | TRs | Pics Location: Roslyn |
Maps:
ZionScrambles
Shelf Pt/Bighorn Peak/Mind's Eye/Progeny loop left
Lost/Triplets/Fin loop right
LeePeak
Kolob walks
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
― MLK Jr.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
― MLK Jr.
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joker seeker
Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 7953 | TRs | Pics Location: state of confusion |
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Thu Nov 16, 2017 5:26 pm
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Nice. I love the moody look of the Kolob area. I will return...
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daffish Member
Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 282 | TRs | Pics Location: Dreamtime |
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Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:54 pm
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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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"Be moderate in everything, including moderation" Horace Porter
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gb Member
Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 6308 | TRs | Pics
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Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:59 am
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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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Gimpilator infinity/21M
Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 1684 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, WA |
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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uww Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2015 Posts: 318 | TRs | Pics
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Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:09 am
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Thanks for the awesome report! Looks like fun.
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John Morrow Member
Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 1526 | TRs | Pics Location: Roslyn |
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.
Gimpilator wrote: | 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.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
― MLK Jr.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
― MLK Jr.
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ree Member
Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Posts: 4399 | TRs | Pics
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Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:25 pm
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Stunning pictures. I think we need to do another Zion trip.
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silence Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 4420 | TRs | Pics
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Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:40 am
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Sweet ... always fun to follow your SW trips!
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