2011 Zion National Park Summer Camp Videos

2011 Zion National Park Summer Camp

Double Rainbow at Zion National Park
Parker playing in the river

Getting ripped off in the rapids

Having fun in the 60 degree water

Wading is nice on the feet after a long hike

Weeping Rock
On the way to Angel's Landing

More of Walter's Wiggles

Parker on Walter's Wiggles

A view from the top of Angel's Landing

Ready to have some fun in the narrows
Sitting in the throne

Beginning the trek up the river

Nice spot to rest and relax

Perfect weather condtions

Swimming in the Narrows
Enjoying the cool water in the hot sun

Hiding out in the overhang

Great look at the giant walls in the narrows

Emerald water

Proof that you have worn the scouts out :-)
Some amazing scenery in PineCreek Canyon

Ready to rappel!

Did I get enough sunscreen on my face???

Walter's Wiggles on the Angel's Landing Trail

Dinner at Blondies

Swimming in the Zion Narrows

Preparing for Zion

Parker receiving instructions on rappelling at Storm Mountain
Parker on the bottom half of the 75 Storm Mtn. Rappel Big Cottonwood Canyon

Parker at the bottom of Storm Moutnain

Derek in the birth canal
Parker "Hanging out" :-)

Practicing by the "B" with the rappelling equipment
Drew giving it a go

The more the merrier

Help, I've fallen and I can't get up!

Having fun now

Braden showing us how it's done
Nate having a REALLY fun time in scouts

Al rocking the flip flops and still dropping Pete's Rock

Zion National Park Summer Camp

Itinerary:

Thursday July 28th:

5:30 a.m.       Leave Bountiful (Scouts in full uniform can sleep on the way down)
                     MUST HAVE A PERMISSION SLIP AND CLASS III MEDICAL!!!
                     PARENTS, DO NOT FORGET PLEASE!!!
                     For those that went to Camp Steiner last year we have
                     your medical forms.
                     Snacks and juces on the way down.

11:00 a.m.     Arrive at South Gate Zion Nation Park
                     Lunch at Campground. Set Tents at Campsite.

12:30 p.m.    Pick up Limited Use Permits at Visitor's Center.
                    Head out to make vehicle drops and descent Slot Canyon
                    ~ Pine Creek  (Rated 3b II Technical Canyon)

6:30 p.m.     Retrun to Campground

7:30 p.m.     Dinner, Evaluate day's activities, Review next day's activities
                    Free Time.



Friday July 29th:

7:00 a.m.       Breakfast - Pack lunches, fill canteens/camelbacks

7:30 a.m.       Leave for vehicle drop and descend Mystery Canyon
                     Includes 1/4 mile of the World Famous Zion Narros rated as the
                     5th Greatest Adventure in the U.S. by National Geographic.

7:30 p.m.      Dinner, Evaluate day's activities, Review next day's activities
                     Free Time.


Saturday July 30th:

7:00 a.m.       Breakfast - Pack lunches, fill canteens/camelbacks

7:30 a.m.       Tour of park: Hike Angel's Landing, Emerald Pools Walks,
                      Weeping Rock, Grotto, etc.

3:00 p.m.        Leave for Home

Little Sahara Sand Dunes, June 2011

The Crew in front of the 700 foot tall "Sand Mountain"
Parker with Sand Mountain in the background (and Nate)

Bryson showing off

Nate catching some air
Bryson demonstrating the crane technique

Derek the crater meister

Parker shredding some sand

Tim the resident golf pro still capable of hitting 300+ yards in the sand!