BRIDGE MOUNTAIN ARCH 
Photo © 2005 Tanya Mulligan

Coming back down the chimney, proudly sporting my indestructible
first generation Keens. Photo by Tanya!

Bridge Mountain Arch Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

The return across that intimidating slab of rock during a welcome moment of sunlight.

Bridge Mountain Arch Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Looking from the couloir southeast to the return hike through Hepworth Wash.

Bridge Mountain Arch Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Heading back into the east/west canyon. Why does the sun always come out only when we're going uphill?

Bridge Mountain Arch Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Coming back down into Gifford Canyon, we were attacked by a rain and hail storm. While it made the slickrock descent quite slippery and scary, we got front-row seats to the beautiful temporary waterfall.

Bridge Mountain Arch Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Closer view of our impressive waterfall.

Bridge Mountain Arch Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Gifford Canyon in water mode. It's all smooth sailing from here.

Bridge Mountain Arch Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Back at the Canyon Overlook parking lot for our victory shot! Cliff, JoeB, Bo, Tanya, and JoeA.
Time for some Diet Pepsi and Cheetos... yeah! Thanks all for the great hike!

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