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

Soon enough the canyon opens up a bit and the walls become more majestic.

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

Beautiful colors and patterns throughout this section of canyon!

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

A welcome glimpse of direct sunlight!

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

Standing on the ledge above the final rappel, looking back up-canyon. The watercourse goes down the crack to the right.

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

Coming down the rappel off of the dead stump. Our doubled-over 60-ft rope just makes it to the ground.

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

Yippee! We survived! Time to warm up in the sun!