Zion: Canyoneering
Author: Tom Jones
Language: English
This canyoneering guidebook covers canyons in and around Zion National Park. There are 9 on-trail hikes, 8 off-trail (non-technical) canyons, and 32 technical canyon adventures detailed, a few of which have not really been public before.
This book includes:
- Descriptions of selected trails
- Thorough information on off-trail classics such as the Subway and the Narrows
- Details of technical canyoneering in great canyons such as Pine Creek, Mystery and Behunin
- Valuable pointers on gear, climate, safety and environmental awareness
- Sections on the area’s history and geology that will enrich your visit
Utah’s Zion NP is the spectacular climax of the Colorado Plateau. Away from the roads, off the trails, Zion is a land of deep-cut, beautiful canyons. Exploring these canyons combines the skills of climbing, hiking, swimming, caving and orienteering into the sport of canyoneering.
Pages: 240