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

On my way to Tunnel Arch

Tunnel Arch

Pine Tree Arch

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Skyline Arch

View of me through Sand Dune Arch

Sand Dune Arch

The Windows

South Window

Turret Arch

Double Arch

Stopped for a photo of Balance Rock

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

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

La Sal Mountains from Grand View Point

Green River Overlook

 

[blackdoutxj]

amazin pix man!

 

[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

 

[OverlandZJ]

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