Zion Narrows

A few weeks ago I guided the scout troop through the Zion Narrows. We had 5 boyscouts, including Eric, and 5 fathers for the overnight hike down the famous Narrows. This is the 3rd time I have guided our ward's scout troop down the North Fork of the Virgin River. The first group included Marty some 6 years ago. We had splendid weather and sleeping on a sand bar next to the flowing water in the narrow canyon is always eupherial. We did not come across any other hikers until we were at Big Springs, then the onslot of humanity crescendoed and climaxed with the crowded bus ride down the canyon. It is really fun and rewarding to introduce the "Narrows" to these young scouts as I believe it is one of the great classic hikes on our planet. Feasting on a "Murder Burger" at Oscar's Cafe at the end of the 2nd day is becoming tradition.