Buckskin Gulch, Paria Canyon, March 24, 2014
|
|
|
IMG_4345.JPG10 viewsIt became necessary to switch to our water shoes when we reached the 'seeps', about 15 minutes before arriving at the camping area. Although the water ran clear, it flowed over mud, extending over the width of the slot.
|
|
IMG_4346.JPG7 viewsThe presence of water ahead indicates we are arriving at the confluence of the Paria River. This came a bit earlier than expected, and we are now back on schedule, hoping to arrive at White House Campground before losing the light. It is now 6:37 pm, less than 2 hours of daylight with 7.5 miles to go. I think I am being too optimistic!
|
|
IMG_4347.JPG7 viewsThe Paria is a welcome site. The canyon walls are still high. It is a magical place!
|
|
IMG_4349.JPG6 views
|
|
IMG_4350.JPG7 views
|
|
IMG_4352.JPG7 views
|
|
IMG_4353.JPG9 viewsThe water is warmer than I thought it would be. It is, well, comfortable...and the riverbad is easy going; not too rocky. We should be able to make good time.
|
|
IMG_4354.JPG7 views
|
|
IMG_4355.JPG6 views
|
|
IMG_4357.JPG10 viewsThe Professor is wearing the Salomon Techamphibian 3 Water Shoes with Stohlquist 2mm Sandal Socks with Fleece Lining. We read positive reviews about the durability of this shoe on this same hike. I went with a pair of old Asics trail runners that had holes worn on each shoe at the base of the little toe which helped drain water. I used the same neoprene sock. The combination was perfect. I used Saloman XT Wings in the dry, upper Buckskin section. The rubber is not very sticky, but one benefits from sticky rubber in very few places on this hike with the exception of the rock jamb.
|
|
IMG_4359.JPG6 views
|
|
IMG_4361.JPG7 views
|
|
| 154 files on 13 page(s) |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10 | |
|
|
Home
Login
Back to Main Gallery
Album list
Last uploads
Last comments
Most viewed
Top rated
My Favorites
Search
