A few weeks ago I did Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon, a 20 mile day through some spectacular slot canyon. While it was non-technical, it was beautiful and engaging. Several of my friends accompanied me through this adventure, and I played tour guide, although I hadn't been there before.
This slot is arguably one of the longest in North America. Once you are in it, the first place to exit is 12.5 miles into the hike. The beauty was astounding. It rained briefly, raising some anxiety about a flash flood, but I wasn't worried. It wasn't my time to die.
The narrowness and length made for an awesome day. One of my co-workers was brave enough to go with me, and he paid the price in pain, but the memories made were worth it. The pygmy rattlesnake in the canyon wasn't happy to see us, and the knee-deep mud about sucked our shoes off. Good thing camp was at the end of the trail!
This slot is arguably one of the longest in North America. Once you are in it, the first place to exit is 12.5 miles into the hike. The beauty was astounding. It rained briefly, raising some anxiety about a flash flood, but I wasn't worried. It wasn't my time to die.
The narrowness and length made for an awesome day. One of my co-workers was brave enough to go with me, and he paid the price in pain, but the memories made were worth it. The pygmy rattlesnake in the canyon wasn't happy to see us, and the knee-deep mud about sucked our shoes off. Good thing camp was at the end of the trail!
