Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2018 | Page 62

Zion National Park D N L ad A ventures Rock Climbing Rock climbing varies from easy climbing to intense outdoor situ- ations, all ranging on a scale from 1-5.10+. Make sure you take the appropriate courses before you just start climbing. Knowledge of this activity and background information can save your life, so do not assume you are good to go, even if you have done a signifi- cant amount of climbing before. Always check safety regulations, as well as rules and guidelines for the areas you are wishing to climb in. If you are a fan of rock-climbing and canyoneering, you should add Zion National Park in Utah to your list of places. The Zion Na- tional Park is the perfect place, the true mecca, for canyoneering enthusiasts. This outdoor sport combines running, climbing, swimming, scrambling, hiking, and more, so your limits are tested and your problem-solving skills are sharpened. At Zion, you will utilize it all to conquer the Narrows, the tightest section of the Zion Canyon.