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Pine Creek, Zion. There was only John, and I, and a party of three with a permit for that day. We felt like we had it all to ourselves. There was intermittent swimming, wading, (water's pretty darn cold!), scrambling, and hiking involved, and I believe 9 raps total. Fun!<br /><br />Taken 9/16/09

Pine Creek, Zion. There was only John, and I, and ...

Keyhole Canyoneering route in Zion (our second canyoneering route of the day). Shorter than Pine Creek but totally worth it; I thought the long, narrow swims, and rock formations were awesome, but the water was much colder than Pine Creek. <br /><br />Taken 9/16/09

Keyhole Canyoneering route in Zion (our second can...

One of the last swims out of Keyhole. We had the route all to ourselves. <br /><br />9/16/09

One of the last swims out of Keyhole. We had the r...

The short approach to the Keyhole Canyoneering route in Zion; hiking to the hoodoos. <br /><br />9/16/09

The short approach to the Keyhole Canyoneering rou...

Pine Creek canyoneering route; The final rap. Very scenic!<br /><br />9/16/09 in Zion.

Pine Creek canyoneering route; The final...

Hmmm, it feels a little awkward rapping with the weight of a big pack pulling on me. Yeah, yeah, I should have hung it. : )<br /><br />Pine Creek Canyon, Zion.<br />9/16/09<br />

Hmmm, it feels a little awkward rapping with the w...

I can't help but stop, and stare at the majestic beauty behind me on our journey.<br /><br />Zion, Utah 9/16/09; Looking back on the approach to Keyhole Canyon.<br /><br />

I can't help but stop, and stare at the majestic b...

Our new playground.<br /><br />There's so much area to explore. The beautiful terrain wakes up my senses, and I feel at peace when I'm in Zion.<br /><br />9/16/09: Incredible views await you as you pass through the hoodoos, and drop down on the approach to the Keyhole canyoneering route.

Our new playground.

There's so much area to explo...

Middle Echo Canyon, Zion.<br /><br />This was our 3rd canyoneering route in Zion, and I'm hooked! <br /><br />I had so much fun wading in the water in the beautiful corridors. I'm glad I wore a full body wetsuit in these cold waters, and we were lucky we had the route all to ourselves! : )<br /><br /><br />Taken 9/23/09

Middle Echo Canyon, Zion.

This was our 3rd canyon...

Hmmm...nice chockstone anchor. You go first, baby. I love you!<br /><br />Jonny rapping into a big pool of cold water for another swim. : )<br /><br />Middle Echo Canyon, Zion<br /><br />9/23/09

Hmmm...nice chockstone anchor. You go first, baby....

Jonny doing a swimming disconnect. I think they're fun!<br /><br />Middle Echo Canyon, Zion.<br /><br />9/23/09

Jonny doing a swimming disconnect. I think they're...

Intermittent stagnant pools of water to slosh in. Enjoy!<br /><br />Middle Echo Canyon, Zion.<br /><br />9/23/09

Intermittent stagnant pools of water to slosh in. ...

Exiting the narrow corridor of Middle Echo Canyon. The sun felt nice after all the cold swims.<br /><br />9/23/09 in Zion, Utah.

Exiting the narrow corridor of Middle Echo Canyon....

I loved the entire Echo Canyon route; so many awesome rock features, and all the swimming made it even more enjoyable. The hike out, in the narrow corridor.<br /><br />9/23/09<br /><br />Zion, Utah.

I loved the entire Echo Canyon route; so...