Day 1 - Wire Pass
Start of Buckskin Gulch
Cathederal
The walls of Bucksin Gulch narrow above us.
Towering Walls
Reflection
Near the confluence of Buckskin Gulch and the Paria River
Onward in Paria Canyon
The light dims as we walk this section of Buckskin Gulch. The rythm of the weathered rock leads us on.
Big Spring Camp
The sand here does not stick to your wet feet. This is the "cleanest" sand I have ever experienced.
Desert Garden
Stormy
We we were told there was a zero percent chance of rain for the next 5 days. Wrong! Scattered thunderstorms brought pleasant tempertures and beautiful skies.
Chance of Rain
Shower Spring Camp
Day 4 - Canyons
Canyon
Last Reliable Spring
Gopher Snake
The snake surprised me. She pulled back her head as if to strike and shook her rattleless tail. When my friends caught up to me, they informed me the imposter was a gopher snake. Of course!
River
River Crossing
Wilson Ranch Camp
We camped in this small green patch along the Paria River.
Cactus Garden
Root Cellar
Canyon Passage
Passageway
Almost a Cave
