The Spring break is a great time to unwind and bath in the pleasant sunshine. What better than to add some rock climbing and hiking to the experience? Thanks to Duke's outdoor adventure group, I got a chance to do all this and more in the great landscapes of the Southwestern US. Here's a short pic-story.
Getting ready for the adventure!
Our first camp at the Red Rock Canyon, close to Las Vegas.
We then moved to the desert land of Utah. This one's in the Zion national park.
Time to do some rock climbing, or rather slab climbing. A different beast, altogether! Do at your own risk.
The dreaded climb called the Angels landing. It is believed that the Angels used this steep narrow ridge to land from the sky.
The valley seen from atop Angels landing
Our next destination was the Bryce Canyon national park. A miniature of the famous Grand Canyon.
A beautiful hike around in the Bryce with a great company of the Hoodoos.
It was an amazing experience with the never-seen-before landscapes. From the white rocks in Nevada to the red sand of Utah, the shades of colors created quite a spectacle. There was a great bunch of people for company adding to the experience. We were a group of 12 lively souls. Among us, we had a girl with a never ending supply of riddles, three best buddies who did every little thing together, a girl who played with fire (in a literal sense!), an innovative cook with some ridiculous recipes such as peanut butter pasta. A week well spent!
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