janeinbama
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Post by janeinbama on May 19, 2016 16:52:07 GMT
We visited Zion in the winter and there was snow everywhere. It looked like layers of cake and candy confections. Driving through the tunnels with cutouts was awesome. No shuttles in the winter so we could drive and park to enjoy the beauty.
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scrapbug
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Post by scrapbug on May 19, 2016 17:01:32 GMT
I prefer Moab, hands down by far. It's my favorite of all the parks in the vicinity, and I've been a lot. My parents live fairly close, so we like to go there when we're visiting.
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Post by tenacious on May 19, 2016 18:00:44 GMT
We did not rent equipment when we did the Narrows. Most of the people around us were wearing dry suits and hiking boots, but, honestly, our whole family, kids included, did it in Tevas and shorts. I maybe wouldn't recommend that if you are afraid to get wet/a little cold, but, depending on how you roll, you can at least hike a good portion of the narrows without getting fully fitted in gear. This applies to bottom up, only. Nothing wrong with renting the equipment, if I did it again, I might rent the boots, but, eh, maybe not even those. Also, if you don't get a chance to do Bryce this time, consider taking a weekend trip when there is snow. We went last Thanksgiving and it was absolutely breath-taking with the snow and red rock. Have fun! Erin Pudgy-your photos are spectacular! Thanks! Gear for the Narrows depends on time of year for water temperature and flow (they actually close the Narrows above a certain flow rate), how far you plan to hike, and your comfort level. Earlier in the season with runoff the water can be cold. How did the Tevas work? I personally would only do close toed shoes given the rocks and how easy it could be to stub a toe. Both times we did it we rented the canyon shoes, which were good. First time we were going top down in November and did dry suits (what a PITA) and the second time it was end of May and we did wetsuits. Even if I didn't need wetsuits/drysuits, I would still probably rent the canyon shoes and a walking sticks (I think better than normal trekking poles as they can't get wedged in between rocks as easily). We want to do the Narrows again and take our daughter. It's so spectacular! [ The Teva's were fine. Mine were slides, didn't even have straps. :-O I wouldn't recommend that. We Utahns tend toward janky when it comes to outdoor equipment. ;-) We hiked bottom up at the end of October and it was a bit chilly in the water, but, not bad at all. I just felt bad for all the people slogging around in their dry suits. Seemed like overkill. Without walking sticks you have to stick to the sides of the walls a little more. We hiked about an hour and a half in. Any further and I probably would have wanted closed toe shoes. But, for a moderate hike up the Narrows it was a-okay! Erin
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May 18, 2016 23:56:30 GMT
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Post by winter on May 20, 2016 5:13:59 GMT
I am completely in love with Zion. The little town is adorable, the scenery is unreal, and it made for an amazing trip. My trip sounds like it may be a little different than what you're looking for-my friends and I did a lot of rock climbing, intense (for me at least) hiking, and camped out. I don't think that this has to be the case though. There were people there of all ages doing a large variety of things, and I think you could absolutely enjoy the scenery and pick the activities that really appeal to you! Have fun! Let us know how the trip goes!
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