IntrepidXJ
Explorer
Friday - Sunday, January 31 - February 2, 2014
The Original Trip Report on ADVENTR.CO
I had another permit to Coyote Buttes North this Saturday, so I decided to spend the weekend down around the Paria. The weather looked like it was going to be pretty nice so I was looking forward to getting in my first camping trip of the year. I only worked a half-day on Friday and then started driving through a snowstorm as I headed south through Utah. I finally got out of the snow shortly after passing through Monticello. I stopped for a quick dinner in Page and then hurried to make it up to the Paria Canyon Overlook in time for sunset. Unfortunately, I didn't leave myself enough time and made it to the overlook just after the sun had set. I was a little disappointed at first, but soon realized that the canyon looked pretty good in the early twilight. I had originally planned on camping up at the overlook for the night, but it was much windier and colder up here than I had anticipated, so I decided to drive back down to the Stateline Campground for the night. That way I would also be much closer to the Wire Pass trailhead for an early start in the morning.
As I was nearing Kayenta, I liked the clouds above Church Rock and pulled over for a quick photo.
Church Rock by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I made it to the Paria Canyon Overlook just after the sun had set. There was a tiny bit of color in the clouds.
Jagged Edge by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A beautiful view down Paria Canyon towards Lee's Ferry in the early twilight.
Paria Overlook by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
It was a nice 32 degrees out when I woke up around 5:30am on Saturday morning, and there was a light dusting of snow on my tent and Jeep. I had a quick breakfast and then took the short drive over to the Wire Pass trailhead. I started my hike in the dark and headed over to The Boneyard and Sand Cove in time to catch the sunrise. There were some low clouds on the eastern horizon that blocked the warm early morning light but the clouds above were nice and the sun did eventually strike the Coyote Buttes above.
My first stop this time was to The Boneyard just as the sun was coming up for the day.
Boneyard Morning by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Great clouds in the sky this morning. I really couldn't have asked for a much better sunrise!
Clouds Over Sandstone by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I got a much better photo of this little hoodoo that I found on my last trip.
Sunrise Hoodoo by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
This was a happy accident. As I was searching for a new composition I accidentally pressed the shutter button on my camera as it was moving. I almost deleted the photo, but something about it made me stop myself. When I got home and looked at it more closely I am glad that I didn't delete it since it's a nice abstract image.
Sandstone Abstract by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I always thought The Racetrack looked good in direct sunlight like The Wave, but now I think I prefer it in the shadows of the early morning...
Racetrack Sunrise by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
The view back towards the snow-covered Coyote Buttes was amazing!
Coyote Buttes by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Great lines, clouds and light!
Morning Twist by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
After photographing The Racetrack, I climbed up towards The Wave and wandered around the sandstone under the Black Crack for a little bit.
Under the Black Crack by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A light dusting of snow on the 'brainrock' below the Black Crack.
Dusting by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Snow caught on thin ridges near the Second Wave.
Light Snow by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Beautiful soft reflected light on the Second Wave. It always amazing me how differently these features can look in different light.
Soft Light by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
This trip I decided to spend much of my time exploring the Sand Cove area more closely since I have spent plenty of time around The Wave and on Top Rock before. It was a very interesting area and I didn't see anyone or even any footprints while I was down there.
So many lines...
Stripes by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Here's a cool rock I stumbled upon as I explored a large alcove back in Sand Cove. I prefer this image in black and white over the color version.
Ringed Rock by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I liked the way the ridges on this boulder were catching the reflected light. The light in the large alcove behind it isn't too bad either!
Rock by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I was paying attention to the small hidden details on this trip.
Root by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
My shadow on a snow-covered sand dune as I hiked further up into Sand Cove.
Sand Cove Shadow by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
An interesting lone tree I found as I hiked along the base of Top Rock.
Lone Tree by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Stone & Tree by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
The colors you can find in the sandstone around here are beautiful.
Sandstone Rainbow by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Crack by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Twist by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
The Original Trip Report on ADVENTR.CO
I had another permit to Coyote Buttes North this Saturday, so I decided to spend the weekend down around the Paria. The weather looked like it was going to be pretty nice so I was looking forward to getting in my first camping trip of the year. I only worked a half-day on Friday and then started driving through a snowstorm as I headed south through Utah. I finally got out of the snow shortly after passing through Monticello. I stopped for a quick dinner in Page and then hurried to make it up to the Paria Canyon Overlook in time for sunset. Unfortunately, I didn't leave myself enough time and made it to the overlook just after the sun had set. I was a little disappointed at first, but soon realized that the canyon looked pretty good in the early twilight. I had originally planned on camping up at the overlook for the night, but it was much windier and colder up here than I had anticipated, so I decided to drive back down to the Stateline Campground for the night. That way I would also be much closer to the Wire Pass trailhead for an early start in the morning.
As I was nearing Kayenta, I liked the clouds above Church Rock and pulled over for a quick photo.
Church Rock by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I made it to the Paria Canyon Overlook just after the sun had set. There was a tiny bit of color in the clouds.
Jagged Edge by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A beautiful view down Paria Canyon towards Lee's Ferry in the early twilight.
Paria Overlook by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
It was a nice 32 degrees out when I woke up around 5:30am on Saturday morning, and there was a light dusting of snow on my tent and Jeep. I had a quick breakfast and then took the short drive over to the Wire Pass trailhead. I started my hike in the dark and headed over to The Boneyard and Sand Cove in time to catch the sunrise. There were some low clouds on the eastern horizon that blocked the warm early morning light but the clouds above were nice and the sun did eventually strike the Coyote Buttes above.
My first stop this time was to The Boneyard just as the sun was coming up for the day.
Boneyard Morning by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Great clouds in the sky this morning. I really couldn't have asked for a much better sunrise!
Clouds Over Sandstone by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I got a much better photo of this little hoodoo that I found on my last trip.
Sunrise Hoodoo by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
This was a happy accident. As I was searching for a new composition I accidentally pressed the shutter button on my camera as it was moving. I almost deleted the photo, but something about it made me stop myself. When I got home and looked at it more closely I am glad that I didn't delete it since it's a nice abstract image.
Sandstone Abstract by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I always thought The Racetrack looked good in direct sunlight like The Wave, but now I think I prefer it in the shadows of the early morning...
Racetrack Sunrise by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
The view back towards the snow-covered Coyote Buttes was amazing!
Coyote Buttes by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Great lines, clouds and light!
Morning Twist by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
After photographing The Racetrack, I climbed up towards The Wave and wandered around the sandstone under the Black Crack for a little bit.
Under the Black Crack by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A light dusting of snow on the 'brainrock' below the Black Crack.
Dusting by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Snow caught on thin ridges near the Second Wave.
Light Snow by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Beautiful soft reflected light on the Second Wave. It always amazing me how differently these features can look in different light.
Soft Light by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
This trip I decided to spend much of my time exploring the Sand Cove area more closely since I have spent plenty of time around The Wave and on Top Rock before. It was a very interesting area and I didn't see anyone or even any footprints while I was down there.
So many lines...
Stripes by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Here's a cool rock I stumbled upon as I explored a large alcove back in Sand Cove. I prefer this image in black and white over the color version.
Ringed Rock by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I liked the way the ridges on this boulder were catching the reflected light. The light in the large alcove behind it isn't too bad either!
Rock by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I was paying attention to the small hidden details on this trip.
Root by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
My shadow on a snow-covered sand dune as I hiked further up into Sand Cove.
Sand Cove Shadow by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
An interesting lone tree I found as I hiked along the base of Top Rock.
Lone Tree by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Stone & Tree by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
The colors you can find in the sandstone around here are beautiful.
Sandstone Rainbow by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Crack by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Twist by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Thanks for sharing!
