DAS BOOT (Left Fork of North Creek) 
Das Boot photo (Left Fork of North Creek, Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Hiking down the east bench above Russell Gulch at sunrise gives us a beautiful view of the
South Guardian Angel in the early morning light.

Das Boot photo (Left Fork of North Creek, Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Art shot of the amazing eroding boulder stand!

Das Boot photo (Left Fork of North Creek, Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Heading southeast down the little wash. Destination: the Left Fork!

Das Boot photo (Left Fork of North Creek, Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

"Are you sure that we're going the right way? Can't you stop and ask for directions?"

Das Boot photo (Left Fork of North Creek, Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Wetsuits on, we enter the dark Das Boot section of the Left Fork.

Das Boot photo (Left Fork of North Creek, Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

The happy tourists enjoy hiking through the cold water.