Mike Brunson, Martin Boyett, Lisa, and myself at the Weeping Rock trailhead on our way to Mystery Canyon. The missing person in this picture is our intrepid photographer, Bruce Barton.
Hiking through Echo Canyon and the spectacular Zion fall colors.
The view of the lower Zion Canyon from Observation Point.
Bruce, Martin, Lisa, myself, and Mike Brunson getting ready to drop into Mystery Canyon via "Death Gully".
Making our way down Death Gully.
Taking a break near the bottom of Death Gully.
The sandstone walls begin to tower above as Mystery Canyon starts to narrow.
Enjoying a spectacular fall day in Zion with Lisa who was celebrating her 42nd birthday.
Martin on one of the first rappels of his life.
And all smiles at the bottom.
What a way to spend your birthday. Yeah!!
Bruce enjoying a "fine" cigar while on rappel.
Mike and I discussing strategy. If only all strategy sessions could be in such a setting.
More incredible colors as we swing west towards the main Zion canyon and the Virgin River.
Making our way through Devil's Hole, the result of a large natural dam, filled by recent rainfall.
Making my way down the zip line past the rest of my team to set up the rap into Mystery Springs.
Bruce on his way down the 110 foot rap into Mystery Springs.
Mike and I setting up the last 120 foot rappel into the Virgin River in the near dark. Lowering oneself through a waterfall in the moonlight into the Virgin River was a spectacular way to end a great day.
Unpacking and heading home after a great trip.