On May 2nd, 2009 a large group of us made our way across Zion along the route know as the Zion Traverse (or Trans Zion). We split into two groups, one group heading from East to West and one from West to East, using a key swap to cut down on car shuttling. Andy Skurka has a really nice writeup from our trip. I never wrote an official trip report, but below are a handful of photos from the route. It’s an amazing line totally worth being on everyone’s bucket list.
Making our way from Lees Pass and the West Entrance into Zion National Park.
Always enough time for some bubbles when running through the Zion high country.
Crossing the high plateaus of Zion, above the canyons.
Nearing the heart of Zion, peering down into Wildcat Canyon.
Paul and I atop Angel’s Landing, a short detour along the Zion Traverse.
Running up out of the Virgin River through Middle Echo canyon, what a sight.
Descending to the East Entrance, with all the sands, lots and lots of sand.