Home of the Angels
The famed Angel's Landing. Of course I took the long way to get here.
A Knife's Edge
Was I going to hike up that? You're damn right I am!
Human's Landing
Were those the angel's of lore?
Surefooted Hikers
Those specks along the edge are people. Fools or emboldened adventurers?
My Approach
Zion rolled out the red carpet in preparation for the approach to Angel's Landing.
No Easy Day
Was I planning on doing this? No. Was I planning on doing this today? No. Was I going to do it anyway? Yes
Watching My Step
A convenient foot step to get me started on the right route up to Angel's Landing.
Peek Over the Edge
Just beyond this knife's edge was the Zion Valley that I thought I'd spotted earlier.
Inside the Valley
On the north side of Angel's Landing.
Blocked In
For any Angel trying to go beyond their landing they will surely encouter this enormous wall blocking their access.
Halfway
A view looking back from about halfway up Angel's Landing.
Living On the Edge
What a spectacular adventure!
Zion Valley
Perhaps the best, unobstructed view of Zion Valley.
The Tarmac
The landing strip for all Angels.
The Retreat
The river extends beyond Angel's Landing's north side.
Conquerer
Fear overcome and conquered. Fortune has once again favored the bold.
An Angel's Perch
Reserved for those closest to heaven.
The Return Downward
No recovery from any mistakes made on this trek.
The Final Step
Right where I left off.
The Might of Zion
Lush greens among guardians of red stone.
Gates of Heaven
Paradise found...
Ze Germans
'merica, you're getting shown up by our international buddies. I'm finding more and more international transplants attempting the more hairy adventures than I am Americans.
Nestled In
Returning from Angel's Landing it was time to make the final crawl down to the valley floor.
Guarded
These sweeping canyons continue to give me an unavoidable sense of protection.
