Route Conditions-- East-side Gully

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Route Conditions-- East-side Gully

Route Conditions-- East-side Gully

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
Bob Sihler
on Jun 18, 2009 9:26 am
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cp0915

cp0915 - Jun 18, 2009 9:40 am - Voted 10/10

Good beta

We've encountered some semi-intense conditions while trying to approach some of those east-side peaks in spring conditions.

Bob Sihler

Bob Sihler - Jun 18, 2009 3:01 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Good beta

Thanks, CP. It's easy for the uninitiated to think Utah=desert and expect hot sand all over the place. They are in for some surprises!

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