Back in Black: Return to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison (under construction)

When I first saw the Black in person sans partner, it shot to the top of my list of places to which I must return with a competent partner...

Little did I know that my wish would come true so quickly.

Jim Donini & I on our way to do Casually Off-Route, a good intro to the Black.

Descent down the SOB draw (gulley)

end of 3rd (?) pitch

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

This might just top the long list of destinations from Road Trip 2007 to which I will return with climbing gear & competent partner.

Like Zion, there are notebooks behind the counter that have notes and updates on climbs.

(insert cover of guidebook)

Words cannot describe how dramatic the Black is.
My camera/skills cannot capture how stunning it looks and feels.
The National Park Service has some great photos.

The infamous Painted Wall