Langston Canyon and Mountain--long fun day

[bodhijoe]

As promised, here are more photos from our hike. I had heard that Langston was an interesting hike back in 2002, but it never made it to the top of my list until recently. I gave Bo a call and he was interested in joining me and it made for a great day. Started an hour before dawn to give ourselves plenty of time. Lots of class 2-3 scrambling, some bushwhacking, and boulder-hopping. Nothing exposed, just a lot of work. The final hike to the summit seemed like an endless sandy hill, but finally we made it and it was well worth it.

Thanks to Courtney Purcell and his Zion Summits guide for the spot-on beta and thanks to "The Pristine Zone" for the extra inspiration. And thanks to Bo and Alan for the great company. This was the third time I hiked with Bo over the past seven years and aside from the great scenery, the conversation and laughs make for an awesome day. Below are some of my better photos from that day. -Joe

Mouth of Langston in Hop Valley:
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Looking down from the ridge line above the dryfall of the north fork:
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A typical uphill in the canyon:
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Reflecting pool:
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Great view of Gregory Butte, the Kolob Arch, and Timber Top Mountain:
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Closer view of the Kolob Arch:
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Group shot (dang, I focused on the ground; that will teach me to not bring my tripod!)
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[Bo_Beck]

Glad to see you made it home in one piece Joe! Thanks again for the invite and awesome day. Hello to your wife and daughter. Beautiful pictures as usual! Look forward to this spring when you migrate this way again! Cheers,
Bo

[bodhijoe]

Awesome, thanks Bo! I'm already looking forward to the spring hike! :nod:

[Sombeech]

Nice report :2thumbs:

[gnwatts]

Beautiful shots.

[tanya]

Nice to see you post here Joe! nice photos as usual!

[zzyzx]

THX.
Great pictures and landscape! :2thumbs:

[oldno7]

WOW, awesome hike, I missed this earlier.

[rjhooperphoto]

Looks great, Langston is on my list for sure. along with every other summit in Kolob!