Winter in Arches and Canyonlands

[IntrepidXJ]

We went to Arches and Canyonlands over the weekend. We didn't do any wheeling this trip, just some easy hikes....but I'll post some pictures we took anyways ;) I prefer to go to the National Parks in the winter when there are a lot less people around, plus I really like the snow :)

Landscape Arch
http://myxj.net/g2/d/135933-2/IMG_1037_5_6.jpg

http://myxj.net/g2/d/135046-2/IMG_4361.JPG

On my way to Tunnel Arch
http://myxj.net/g2/d/135118-2/IMG_4385.JPG

Tunnel Arch
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135942-2/IMG_1131_29_30.jpg

http://myxj.net/g2/d/134917-2/IMG_4401.JPG

Pine Tree Arch
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135945-2/IMG_1139_7_8.jpg

[IntrepidXJ]

Skyline Arch
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135948-2/IMG_1163_1_2.jpg

View of me through Sand Dune Arch
http://myxj.net/g2/d/134953-2/IMG_4413.JPG

Sand Dune Arch
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135951-2/IMG_1194_2_3.jpg

The Windows
http://myxj.net/g2/d/135544-2/IMG_1282.JPG

South Window
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135957-2/IMG_1257_5_6.jpg

Turret Arch
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135954-2/IMG_1226_4_5.jpg

Double Arch
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135960-2/IMG_1298_6_7.jpg

Stopped for a photo of Balance Rock
http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135920-2/IMG_1320_1_2.jpg

On our way out of the park, we stopped at the La Sal Mountain viewpoint for these two photos

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135927-2/IMG_1376_4_5.jpg

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135930-2/IMG_1388_6_7.jpg

Stay tuned for a few pictures from Canyonlands Island in the Sky district :)

[IntrepidXJ]

Here's a couple from Canyonlands Island in the Sky district from yesterday

Mesa Arch

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135768-2/IMG_1434.JPG

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135967-2/IMG_1414_2_3.jpg

La Sal Mountains from Grand View Point

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135973-2/IMG_1466_4_5.jpg

Green River Overlook

http://www.myxj.net/g2/d/135963-2/IMG_1500_498_499.jpg

[blackdoutxj]

amazin pix man:D!

[mbogosia]

Great pictures! Dumb question, but can you walk across those archs?

[XJEEPER]

Depends on access. Some arches can be walked across, I've done this on several. Others are restricted access.

I've actually driven my Jeep across Gemini Bridges, which is open for this activity, but the margin of error is narrow.

[Patriot4x4]

sh!t... work blocked your pix now... :(

[IntrepidXJ]

Great pictures! Dumb question, but can you walk across those archs?

Depends on the arch. The offical rule inside National Parks is:


Climbing is prohibited on any arch identified on current USGS 7.5 minute topographical maps.

[IntrepidXJ]

sh!t... work blocked your pix now... :(

that sucks :cry:

[OverlandXJ]

This is some of your best work yet dude, thanks for sharing. :thumbup:


One of these days..

[FitchVA]

awesome pics. are a few of them HDR? they have that look to some of 'em

[IntrepidXJ]

awesome pics. are a few of them HDR? they have that look to some of 'em

yes, a number of them are HDR