To attempt to describe Zion National park in a paragraph or two is sheer folly. Yes the main canyon does contain the tallest sandstone cliffs on the planet earth, but those words hardly describe those cliffs and the completely different sense of scale they imprint on your perspective. That the canyon brims with water in the midst of a desert ecosystem completely disregards the fact that it literally flows out of the cliff faces and creates some of the worlds most extensive hanging gardens. Hiking through the narrows is generally a casual stroll in the cool and knee deep Virgin river, yet this pleasant experience becomes an instant survival epic during even the smallest flash flood. Photographs reflect the idea, but only begin to convey the sense of space, scale, texture and taste..
To begin to understand this place it is necessary to immerse yourself in its grandeur and moods, and exert yourself to grasp its breadth and scale. Zion is a vast and varied place as different as wet moss and brittle stone. Delicate wildflowers sprout from iron hard rock faces in canyons briefly touched by directly sunlight. Begging chipmunks and regal mountain lions share space with mule deer and wild turkeys. Light plays on cliff faces and is dappled through so many trees that you forget that this is supposed to be a desert. These are the experiences that we hope to provide (except the mountain lions) and in that context we offer some entry level experiences designed to allow you to begin that process.
We offer several interpretive hikes designed around different levels of fitness and ability. Our programs are designed around your conditioning level, goals, and motivation. Zion national park offers almost any kind of terrain from wheel chair accessible to completely improbable. Hikes can be described by numerous methods, from distance and elevation gain to terrain and life zone. We define our levels by what kind of mindset the hike will require of you.
Phone: 435.673.1709
Email: paragon1@infowest.com
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