Some friends and I went to Arches on Saturday and hiked the Devil’s Garden loop along with a bunch of other little trails afterwards. It was a blast! We saw over fourteen arches and lots of other rock formations. It is a great hike to spend lots of time on and see all there is to see along the way. We left Provo at 3am and got down there in time to see the sunrise, and we stayed late to see the sunset from Delicate Arch. The whole day was beautiful.
February 20th, 2006
If anybody ever wants to go ice climbing, Provo Canyon is probably the best place around. Close proximity to Provo, easy access, and overall good quality ice make this a popular place for ice climbers of all skill levels. The lower part of Stairway to Heaven (just before you get to Bridal Veil Falls) is a particular good place for beginners to learn. There are numerous routes that are top-ropeable with only a few ice screws needed (I’m told somewhere there are bolts to anchor off but you might have to do a lot of searching/unpleasant hacking to find them). There are usually several other groups there, so don’t plan on a solitude wilderness experience. Wear a helmet!!!
February 20th, 2006
