Zion NP
November 26, 2011
Thanksgiving trip report

By far, Zion was the best part of our trip. The climb Headache provided some of the most fun crack climbing I've ever done - the first two pitches, when linked, contain 160 feet of #2 camalot crack... what could be better?! The scenery is gorgeous too - that goes without saying.

In the afternoon, Dow & Stacy had to run to a wedding ceremony, while we climbed in the sun, including a beautiful 5.11a which we both struggled on... Then we joined up with everyone in Springdale, which is a typical cute and small mountain town, only a few minutes from the park gates. There was a live band playing, then we had dinner at Oscar's - awesome!

Off to Red Rocks and flying home the next day, sadly!

  Zion! Beautiful rock Walking to the climb, which is essentially on top of the tunnel!  
  Zion! Beautiful rock Walking to the climb, which is essentially on top of the tunnel!

  The absolutely amazing first pitch crack.  
  The absolutely amazing first pitch crack.

  The first pitch. I linked it into the next... Dow starting up the 3rd (our 2nd) pitch  
  The first pitch. I linked it into the next... Dow starting up the 3rd (our 2nd) pitch

   
 

  This was a cool arch but the light didn't cooperate  
  This was a cool arch but the light didn't cooperate

  Almost at the top  
  Almost at the top

  Last pitch Curvy Zion road  
  Last pitch Curvy Zion road

  The last pitch of the Headache Dow on belay duty Suddenly lots of cars below  
  The last pitch of the Headache Dow on belay duty Suddenly lots of cars below

  Entering the flared pod :) That's where the “Headache” name comes from?  
  Entering the flared pod :) That's where the “Headache” name comes from?

  Hiding  
  Hiding

  Colors are changing in Zion! Melissa on a very tough 5.11 in the afternoon light It doesn't really let up, the crux is higher  
  Colors are changing in Zion! Melissa on a very tough 5.11 in the afternoon light It doesn't really let up, the crux is higher

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