Zig Zag Canyon hike and rappel

Here we are heading out on the trail for our Rappel/hiking trip in Moab, Utah. We used the same outfitter called Desert highlights as two years ago when we did the Morning Glory Arch rappel. We are all outfitted with packs, helmets, harnesses and snacks.

Some of the crevasses were quite small.

Part of the fun was getting to the rappel area. We had to climb up through crevices and through rocks to get to the peaks.

We had 16 people in our group with 3 guides. They were awesome and always at every spot we needed help or instructions for the climbs.

Here we are getting instructions for our first short rappel. Putting on our helmets and harnesses.

The scenery was breathtaking as we walked. The shapes and colors of the rock formations were amazing!

Another area we had to creep up higher. The guides were Melissa, 

This was our first short rappel.

The next rappel. 

More squeezing through slots.

We had to jump down into a slot the length of our body.

We are ready to go with all our gear.

This is the last rappel. We each took our turn one at a time. First we rappelled to a cliff for a short distance. They we hooked on again for the long haul. 230 feet. See the person at the top getting ready to head down.

The tall cliffs surrounded us.

This Rappel was awesome. The hike was beautiful and the rappel was thrilling. We were freehanging for part of the last cliff.