That POTW must be a joke - somebody with the connections must be into that sort of thing ;)
Yeah, it's a nice area. The side canyon behind Lighthouse/Big Bend Butte looks like it's pretty small though (looking at the topozone map). But there might be ways to top out on the main cliff (mesa?) as well as stuff in other side canyons to explore.
BTW, I took my Arches & Canyonlands towers out of La Sal group. Do you think we should have a separate grouping for "Moab Area Towers"....or "Colorado Plateau Towers" or something else? Or is it too wide, too vague??
Have not done anything alpine there. The LaSal's that overlook Castle Valley etc.. look quite beautiful. There's quite a few here on SP (left margin of the page lists them). Post a info. request on the SW US message borad here on SP and I'm sure there's lots of folks who've done tons of stuff there and can help you better.
For hikes.....If you're looking for just a relaxing 1/2 day hike, I'd highly recommend hiking up to the base of The Priest - or at least as far as the saddle between Castleton and The Rectory. Amazing views of Castle Valley as well as Fishers Towers. Also, did only 1 trip into Canyonlands but that was unforgettable as well. I can imagine they have endless hiking opportunities. Some easy hikes in Arches are also quite beautiful (never really got deep into backcountry there though).
the eagle sandstone formation is a mostly shitty layer of sandstone that appears at a certain elevation in central montana. check out this link http://formontana.net/tablerock.html
mrh - Jan 18, 2006 8:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood page already.
rpc - Jan 19, 2006 4:23 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you very much - appreciate the good vote and kind word.
mtwashingtonmonroe - Jan 18, 2006 10:41 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAlready a great page and amazing pictures as always. Thanks for sharing and take care!
-Britt
rpc - Jan 19, 2006 4:22 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentBritt,
thank you for the vote of confidence :)
radek
desainme - Jan 19, 2006 1:42 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentCongrats for your POW of January and the Lighthouse climb. Big Bend and its side canyon look attrractive.
rpc - Jan 19, 2006 4:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you very much desainme!
That POTW must be a joke - somebody with the connections must be into that sort of thing ;)
Yeah, it's a nice area. The side canyon behind Lighthouse/Big Bend Butte looks like it's pretty small though (looking at the topozone map). But there might be ways to top out on the main cliff (mesa?) as well as stuff in other side canyons to explore.
Johan Heersink - Jan 19, 2006 5:04 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page! Very impressive mountain.
rpc - Jan 19, 2006 4:18 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for the good vote and kind word Johan!
rpc - Jan 19, 2006 4:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentTHank you for the good vote Anita!
rpc - Jan 19, 2006 4:15 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for the good vote Aleksander!
rpc - Jan 19, 2006 4:16 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for the good vote Nader!
rpc - Jan 19, 2006 4:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for the good vote Scott!
BTW, I took my Arches & Canyonlands towers out of La Sal group. Do you think we should have a separate grouping for "Moab Area Towers"....or "Colorado Plateau Towers" or something else? Or is it too wide, too vague??
thanks Scott.
rpc - Jan 19, 2006 4:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you for the good vote Alan!
vvujisic - Jan 19, 2006 5:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice tower!
rpc - Jan 19, 2006 5:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled Commentthank you - appreciate the good vote!
rpc - Jan 20, 2006 1:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you very much Lolli. Yeah, SW desert is amazing (esp. Moab area IMHO).
rpc - Jan 20, 2006 7:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHi Lolli,
Have not done anything alpine there. The LaSal's that overlook Castle Valley etc.. look quite beautiful. There's quite a few here on SP (left margin of the page lists them). Post a info. request on the SW US message borad here on SP and I'm sure there's lots of folks who've done tons of stuff there and can help you better.
For hikes.....If you're looking for just a relaxing 1/2 day hike, I'd highly recommend hiking up to the base of The Priest - or at least as far as the saddle between Castleton and The Rectory. Amazing views of Castle Valley as well as Fishers Towers. Also, did only 1 trip into Canyonlands but that was unforgettable as well. I can imagine they have endless hiking opportunities. Some easy hikes in Arches are also quite beautiful (never really got deep into backcountry there though).
Good luck and enjoy the great area!
el guano - Jan 19, 2006 7:02 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentSick man, Sick.
can't wait to climb in utah. I crave solid sandstone, much better than montana's eagle formation.
rpc - Jan 20, 2006 1:23 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThank you very much!
Eagle Formation in MT?? What is that (is it in any guidebook)? Sounds interesting.
el guano - Jan 21, 2006 3:23 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled Commentthe eagle sandstone formation is a mostly shitty layer of sandstone that appears at a certain elevation in central montana. check out this link http://formontana.net/tablerock.html
-corey