erial wrote:Although I've only met Courtney once I can forewarn others that when he is up and about he may likely parade in strange headgear. Again I'm only basing this on a one day encounter, but after summiting G2 that dude donned a helmut with horns nearly two feet long. Clashed a bit with the tie dye shirt, but rambunctious nonetheless.
This must be my friend Jeff! Regarding that crazy "helmet," I returned last year to find where we'd stashed it. But it was gone! Or I couldn't find it, at least.
And when you get to Zion, east side as other(s) have mention would be worth exploring such as a loop hike that could include selecting from a menu of the Jughandle Arch, Aires Butte, Center of the Universe, Petro Canyon and return to start via Rt 9 or Clear Creek.
This is a fantastic suggestion. Must do! Check out Many Pools too. All these things, except Jughandle Arch, are touched upon in my book. Jughandle Arch is immediately northeast of Aires Butte, on the rim above Keyhole Canyon. Oh, and South Ariel Peak is a reasonable scramble from The Center of the Universe. Getting to the Center of the U from the west (Petroglyph Canyon) is spicier than one would guess. Not a big deal, but look around for a good way before heading right up those steep slabs. They can be deceptively steep.