East side of Checkerboard Mesa. Most of the route was like this in late March 2008. Expect bushwhacking and Class 2+/3 conditions in and around this gully regardless of snow. The direct gully is the best way because it is the least-choked with obstacles, but the snow, if present, will in several places be too steep and hard to ascend without ice axe and crampons.

Zion NP, UT-- 3/08