MISERY CANYON (Fat Man's Misery) 
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Standing on top of the saddle of Checkerboard Mesa Canyon, looking back north from the way we came.

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

A beautiful sunrise in the White Cliffs that face Parunuweap Canyon.

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Hiking past an interesting cone formation...

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

After crossing several drainages, we reach (the west fork of) Misery Canyon.

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

Hiking along the potholed watercourse.

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

After about half-a-mile, the canyon has its first slot section.

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Some fun downclimbs into potholes with water ranging between not-so-fresh to vomitous-maximus.