Best 2011 Hiking Pictures [Archive] - Bogley Outdoor Community

Iceaxe

12-20-2011, 11:12 AM

Time to get our annual best of 2011 thread going...

The rules.... only one picture per post and no more then 5 pictures from any one person. The pictures must have been taken in 2011. The pictures do not have to be yours, but proper photo credit must be given and you must have permission to post the photo if it is not yours.

And while it is not required it's always nice if you post a little bit of info along with your picture. What, where when, who and how...

For those interested:

Best of 2006 pictures
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4943 (http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4943)

Best of 2007 pictures
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9752 (http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9752)

Best of 2008 pictures
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15426 (http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15426)

Best of 2009 pictures
http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37457 (http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37457)

Best of 2010 pictures
http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?41395

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Iceaxe

12-20-2011, 11:19 AM

I'll get things rolling... this is a family picture in Cedar Mesa. He had this picture blown up, framed and it's now hanging above our fire place.

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Deadeye008

12-20-2011, 11:26 AM

Butler Wash sunrise, January 2011
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Deadeye008

12-20-2011, 11:28 AM

Ruin in Upper Mule Canyon, January 2011

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Deadeye008

12-20-2011, 11:29 AM

Same ruin as the previous post but shot from the canyon rim, January 2011

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mattandersao

12-20-2011, 01:19 PM

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Left Fork (Subway) - I havent hiked this since I was a teenager. It was always a fun hike as teen, but as an adult it is soooooo much more than just a fun hike. What an amazing place!

mattandersao

12-20-2011, 01:22 PM

My third time to Coyote Buttes North was my favorite! Weather was perfect, and we had time to explore other parts of CBN (second wave, sandcove, etc)

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mattandersao

12-20-2011, 01:25 PM

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First time backpacking Coyote Gulch. What an awesome place! Even though my muffler fell off on hole in the rock, and ripped my bogley tshirt this was one of my best trips of 2011!

Iceaxe

12-20-2011, 01:53 PM

Kanarra Creek

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IntrepidXJ

12-20-2011, 04:59 PM

So many to choose from this year...

Let's start with a photo from my first visit to The Wave last month :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6546449523_a7b8a8feba_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rlngstrt/6546449523/)
The Passage (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rlngstrt/6546449523/) by IntrepidXJ (http://www.flickr.com/people/rlngstrt/), on Flickr

http://adventr.co/2011/11/the-wave-weekend/

IntrepidXJ

12-20-2011, 05:09 PM

Amanda and I also spent an awesome three-day weekend exploring Chaco Canyon National Historical Park

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6546486725_93abb324e6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rlngstrt/6546486725/)
Pueblo Bonito Doorways (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rlngstrt/6546486725/) by IntrepidXJ (http://www.flickr.com/people/rlngstrt/), on Flickr

http://adventr.co/2011/06/long-weekend-in-chaco-canyon-sunday/

deathtointernet

12-20-2011, 05:33 PM

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Looking down Clear Creek and Highway 9 from near the top of Checkerboard Mesa. Good day for photos, the clouds gave lots of contrast.

IntrepidXJ

12-20-2011, 05:33 PM

Watching the arrowhead of light show up on the large serpent petroglyph during the Summer Solstice was a truly memorable experience.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6546574949_4fc77e568a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rlngstrt/6546574949/)
Solstice Snake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rlngstrt/6546574949/) by IntrepidXJ (http://www.flickr.com/people/rlngstrt/), on Flickr

http://adventr.co/2011/06/moab-area-rock-art-xi/

deathtointernet

12-20-2011, 05:34 PM

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Waterfall coming out of Hook Canyon from the West Rim Trail. When I went up it was entirely dry. Got caught by a rainstorm while on top of the plateau, coming back everything that could hold water was flowing.

deathtointernet

12-20-2011, 05:36 PM

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Beartrap Falls in Kolob Canyons figured prominently in my adventures this year. I completed the brutal loop around the top of the canyon and rappelled the falls, and then came back on a dayhike down Hop Valley in November to break 700 miles hiked in 2011.

deathtointernet

12-20-2011, 05:38 PM

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Kolob Canyons, with Gregory Butte and Timber Top Mountain, from the top of Langston Mountain. Quite the bushwhack to get up to the top. Took me probably a full minute of looking at the shadows to realize I was looking *down* on Kolob Arch on the right.

deathtointernet

12-20-2011, 05:40 PM

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Fall colors in Mystery Canyon on the rappel sequence descent from Flagpole Mountain. Such a unique adventure, and very exciting. This is on a very narrow ledge above the hundred foot rappel in the sequence. I've already watched my partner's backpack plummet to the bottom of the canyon.

IntrepidXJ

12-20-2011, 07:21 PM

Another first for me this year was a visit to Toroweap and the Arizona Strip.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6546969277_0f57c39da9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rlngstrt/6546969277/)
Toroweap Sunset (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rlngstrt/6546969277/) by IntrepidXJ (http://www.flickr.com/people/rlngstrt/), on Flickr

http://adventr.co/2011/10/straddling-the-border-to-toroweap/

Sun Dance

12-20-2011, 08:04 PM

Camping at Aspen Grove | February 2011

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hH2sF-TEE4Y/TvFZILNGnqI/AAAAAAAAA38/CLqRK8VcAUw/s912/DSC00779-Cropped.JPG

Sun Dance

12-20-2011, 08:18 PM

Upper South Fork | July 2011

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9hCMvcUAKng/TvFeNIobq7I/AAAAAAAAA4Q/9Krr0xqf2yA/s912/DSC01498.JPG

Sun Dance

12-20-2011, 08:48 PM

Mt. Timpanogos | August 2011

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DLbE4f8-fXc/TvFihD5jrNI/AAAAAAAAA4o/RL5bJVJWjZU/s912/DSC01683-Cropped.JPG

Sun Dance

12-20-2011, 08:49 PM

Delicate | November 2011

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p9JBDKmzcpA/TvFleqT__iI/AAAAAAAAA5A/S021yDlbMW8/s912/DSC02097.JPG

maarten.1975

12-20-2011, 09:34 PM

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On the way to the Wave, in the Coyote Buttes North area, with my parents hiking in the distance....

rcrockett

12-21-2011, 10:07 AM

Buckskin Gulch, October

homerj

12-21-2011, 02:21 PM

Butler Wash sunrise, January 2011

Cool photo. Is it HDR?

homerj

12-21-2011, 02:26 PM

Another first for me this year was a visit to Toroweap and the Arizona Strip.

Love this photo!!!

Deadeye008

12-21-2011, 02:36 PM

Cool photo. Is it HDR?

Thanks! Yep, HDR with a gradient filter to bring down the exposure of the sky.

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homerj

12-21-2011, 02:37 PM

My favorites this year all come from Southern UT/ Northern AZ.

Wirepass
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Wirepass Alcove
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Coyote Buttes South
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Angels Landing
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Little Wild Horse
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gnwatts

12-21-2011, 03:20 PM

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6117/6344771325_1060cbe032_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63097433@N07/6344771325/)
ZC0D4738 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63097433@N07/6344771325/) by greg watts photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/63097433@N07/), on Flickr

gnwatts

12-21-2011, 03:29 PM

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6011/5959233840_3dd32e4d71_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63097433@N07/5959233840/)
ZC0D0121 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63097433@N07/5959233840/) by greg watts photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/63097433@N07/), on Flickr

IntrepidXJ

12-21-2011, 04:33 PM

I headed back to Dinosaur National Monument again this year so that I could re-photograph some of the petroglyphs up near McKee Springs and the conditions turned out to be great.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6239/6311056938_ff396d4dfe_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rlngstrt/6311056938/)
McKee Sun Shield Panel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rlngstrt/6311056938/) by IntrepidXJ (http://www.flickr.com/people/rlngstrt/), on Flickr

goofball

12-21-2011, 07:51 PM

sierra

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goofball

12-21-2011, 07:59 PM

mojave

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goofball

12-21-2011, 08:04 PM

montana

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goofball

12-21-2011, 08:05 PM

montana

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wes242

12-21-2011, 09:19 PM

One of my favorites, just cause we had the place to ourselves.. We hiked out to Calf Creek to try some night pictures.

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Iceaxe

12-22-2011, 07:15 AM

Zion Swimming Hole - August 2011
Hard to find anything to dislike in this picture :bootyshake:

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Iceaxe

12-22-2011, 07:19 AM

Albion Basin - August 2011

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zzyzx

12-22-2011, 08:25 AM

In the Swell 06/2011.

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In the Swell at the top.

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gnwatts

12-22-2011, 09:00 AM

Zion Swimming Hole - August 2011
Hard to find anything to dislike in this picture :bootyshake:

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This might be my favorite backpacking picture of all time.

bobb169

12-22-2011, 12:34 PM

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bobb169

12-22-2011, 12:50 PM

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JONBOYLEMON

12-22-2011, 12:56 PM

Above Ibantic in September. My best shot, pale in comparisson, but I love it.

shaggy125

12-22-2011, 06:20 PM

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lp7WyaUO-3s/TqnAZOwILDI/AAAAAAAACBs/mR_0jO5FDAo/s800/DSC_0234.jpg

The Hobbit tree. Red River Gorge, KY

shaggy125

12-22-2011, 06:23 PM

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-c-OxFkDAMN4/TqnAtrBBz8I/AAAAAAAACBw/Yf7dOe3SEWo/s800/Gray%252527s%252520Arch%2525201.jpg

Gray's Arch - Red River Gorge, KY

shaggy125

12-22-2011, 06:24 PM

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5kN-7PXFpEI/TlXf5EOJJEI/AAAAAAAAB7s/BYll2Q74_GQ/s800/Amethyst%252520Lake.jpg

Amethyst Lake. Uintas

accadacca

12-22-2011, 08:51 PM

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5kN-7PXFpEI/TlXf5EOJJEI/AAAAAAAAB7s/BYll2Q74_GQ/s800/Amethyst%252520Lake.jpg

Amethyst Lake. Uintas
Wow! Look at those blue Uinta skies!

Steve Hawkins

12-23-2011, 04:59 AM

Great picture so far!!!!! I'll go with these:

Wind River Range

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/129_titcomb_ridge_pano.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/113_island_lake_norah.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/155_norah_trail_basin_end.jpg

Yellowstone

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/206_castle_steve.jpg

Italy

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/289_steve_view_pano.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/339_averau_steve.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/155_steve_norah_hut_tre_cime.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/195_locatelli_mt_paterno_sunrise.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/338_averau_family_pano.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/206_vallandro_hike_pano.jpg

Iceaxe

12-23-2011, 06:56 AM

Great stuff so far. :2thumbs:

Bo_Beck

12-23-2011, 07:24 AM

Sweet! Great photos in Italy! I recognize some of these. From the refugio looking SW to Tres Cime! I hiked around the base of Tres Cime in Oct 9 years ago.! Brings back fond memories of Cortina and NE Italy! Thanks!

Italy

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/289_steve_view_pano.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/339_averau_steve.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/155_steve_norah_hut_tre_cime.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/195_locatelli_mt_paterno_sunrise.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/338_averau_family_pano.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/Dolomites%202011/206_vallandro_hike_pano.jpg
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Steve Hawkins

12-23-2011, 08:20 AM

Sweet! Great photos in Italy! I recognize some of these. From the refugio looking SW to Tres Cime! I hiked around the base of Tres Cime in Oct 9 years ago.! Brings back fond memories of Cortina and NE Italy! Thanks!

Thanks Bo......I have been researching on your website for the family's upcoming (March 2012) trip to the southwest. I like some of your Zion peak bagging recommendations on your website. I am looking forward to our trip, and have found your and Tanya's website to be a wonderful resource.

Deadeye008

12-23-2011, 08:27 AM

Steve Hawkins

12-23-2011, 08:31 AM

Awesome shot of Titcomb Basin. How was the fishing?

I personally did not fish in Titcomb, however I did talk to some fishermen. The guy I was speaking with was struggling at the outlet of Upper Titcomb Lake when I was there. However, he did say that he had caught a very large trout out of the same spot earlier. He told me that the fishing tends to be very hot or very cold....depending on the fish's mood I guess.

Deadeye008

12-23-2011, 12:26 PM

I personally did not fish in Titcomb, however I did talk to some fishermen. The guy I was speaking with was struggling at the outlet of Upper Titcomb Lake when I was there. However, he did say that he had caught a very large trout out of the same spot earlier. He told me that the fishing tends to be very hot or very cold....depending on the fish's mood I guess.

Cool. I've got plans to hit the winds next spring. I've seen pictures of some big Goldens come out of that basin.

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pigburner

01-01-2012, 11:16 PM

Hiking with two of my daughters this summer, we found this view of Mt Rainier from the Round Mountain trail near White Pass, WA
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pigburner

01-01-2012, 11:33 PM

Overlooking Labyrinth Canyon near Collonnade Arch, in April with my oldest daughter

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pigburner

01-01-2012, 11:36 PM

Goblin Valley in April, somewhere in the maze of passageways and amphitheaters east of the main valley

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Udink

01-02-2012, 08:15 AM

Keg Point - January 2011 (http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?42638-Keg-Point)

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Udink

01-02-2012, 08:16 AM

Mount Ellen - July 2011 (http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?57467-Mount-Ellen)

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Udink

01-02-2012, 08:16 AM

Top of Bowknot Bend - September 2011 (http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?59534-Bowknot-Bend)

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Udink

01-02-2012, 08:17 AM

Three Canyon - September 2011 (http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?60640-Three-Canyon)

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Udink

01-02-2012, 08:18 AM

Ernie Benchmark, San Rafael Reef - December 2011 (http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?61645-Ernie-Benchmark-San-Rafael-Reef)

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mattandersao

01-02-2012, 09:48 PM

White Pocket New Years Eve

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Win

01-04-2012, 09:15 AM

Great photos, hope we can all get out in 2012!

Win

Mystic Falls, Yellowstone

http://www.fototime.com/3E08FCC2B012375/orig.jpg

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone:

http://www.fototime.com/DF179EC59E07EDA/orig.jpg

Gardiner River, Yellowstone:

http://www.fototime.com/AD0D4A2471F0053/standard.jpg

Win

01-04-2012, 09:21 AM

Last day of 2011 we took a ride out to the Tassi Ranch in the Grand Canyon/Parashant NM.

Win

One of the views:

http://www.fototime.com/AD9703E4A14F08D/orig.jpg

At the ranch, must be beautiful in the Spring:

http://www.fototime.com/C8D63ECEC73EB73/orig.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/47277E46C9FB099/orig.jpg

pixie1339

01-10-2012, 10:30 AM

Tough to narrow it down to five. It was a good year.:)

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False Kiva, Canyonlands National Park

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Lake Blanche, Wasatch Mountains

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Red Pine Lake, Wasatch Mountains

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The Wave, Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness Area

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Horseshoe Canyon, Canyonlands National Park

Scott P

01-10-2012, 03:20 PM

http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/733870.JPG (http://www.summitpost.org/mount-neva/733870)

Scott P

01-10-2012, 03:21 PM

http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/770057.JPG (http://www.summitpost.org/middleham-falls/770057)

Scott P

01-10-2012, 03:24 PM

http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/747252.JPG (http://www.summitpost.org/marmot/747252)

Scott P

01-10-2012, 03:25 PM

http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/747248.jpg (http://www.summitpost.org/the-mountain-king/747248)

Scott P

01-10-2012, 03:26 PM

http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/766618.JPG (http://www.summitpost.org/havasu-creek/766618)

Pelon1

01-10-2012, 08:02 PM

West Rim Trail, about 10 miles in!!:lol8::loll: (oops that was 2010 but still a great pic)

Tango

01-12-2012, 03:36 PM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/254587_10150212915049983_682139982_7219847_5060642 _n.jpg
New falls just south of Supai Village

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/315568_10150335418829983_682139982_8161980_1527347 55_n.jpg
View of Horseshoe Bend Page AZ

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399980_10150490759879983_682139982_8815774_1940697 00_n.jpg
House on Fire Ruins Mule Canyon Utah

zzyzx

01-13-2012, 05:46 AM

the last ones:

Canyonlands NP

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Comb Ridge

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Gooseneck SP

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Snailman69

01-20-2012, 04:12 PM

5074850747
This is my first post but wanted to contribute to this site , as I have gained so much from all the knowledgeable members . In April and May of 2011 , my brother allowed me to tag along on a trip to southern Utah . Corona Arch near Moab and the view from inside Tower Arch are submitted for fellow hikers and canyoneers to enjoy .

Snailman69

01-20-2012, 04:32 PM

And , one more from Arches .50749

Iceaxe

01-21-2012, 03:23 PM

This is my first post but wanted to contribute to this site , as I have gained so much from all the knowledgeable members .

Welcome :2thumbs:

Nice first post. :nod:

moabfool

01-22-2012, 10:14 AM

Awesome photos so far. Here are some of my favorites of 2011. I did a lot of yard work last year so I only have a few. Hopefully I have more to contribute this time next year.
EDIT: Woops, broke the one pic per post rule. I'll have to fix it later.

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Delicate Arch - April

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Snowshoeing near Brighton - July 2nd

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Canyonlands NP - July

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Canyonlands NP - October