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An early artist and topographer named Frederick Dellenbaugh spent the summer of 1903 painting Zion Canyon. He said of Zion, “One hardly knows just how to think of it. Never before has such a naked mountain of rock entered into our minds! Without a shred of disguise its transcendent form rises preeminent. There is almost…

Happy New Year! Do you have resolutions to get outside, be more adventurous, or maybe even face some fears in 2021? We can help with that! At East Zion Adventures, the best part about guiding is seeing people reach for new heights and push themselves farther than they thought they could go, both mentally and…

Planning ahead for some new year adventures? Don’t be scared to explore Zion during winter. With the right gear and preparation, you can experience East Zion adventures in and around Zion National Park in a new and beautiful way. Canyoneering adventures Photo: @averagejoadventures If you thought slot canyons were amazing in summer, you should see…

One of the many perks of being located on one of the top 6 adventure resorts in the U.S. is that we have plenty of epic experiences everyone will love. Our family-owned and operated business is committed to providing you with the perfect Zion getaway. We’ll take you jeeping, canyoneering, horseback riding and so much…

Have you heard of canyoneering but aren’t quite sure what it is? It’s the ultimate slot canyon experience where you get to take in beautiful scenery while rappelling, down climbing, hiking, scrambling, and using rope skills to safely descend. It’s one of the most unique adventures southern Utah has to offer. Adventurers from all over…

Walter’s Wiggles is a series of 21 steep switchbacks on the hike to Angels Landing in Zion National Park. Hiking Walter’s Wiggles is an experience you (and your knees) won’t likely forget, but take it from East Zion Adventures — the views at the top are undeniably worth it! Be prepared to get your heart…

East Zion Adventures, Zion Ponderosa and AdventureWomen have teamed up to create an incredible Outdoor Women’s Retreat. This multi-day, multi-sport adventure includes guided canyoneering in one of Zion’s secret slot canyons, hiking to dramatic overlooks in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon, and a sunset horseback ride through southern Utah’s high desert, all while enjoying…

The nice thing about snowshoeing is that you can do it anywhere. Well, anywhere that has snow. Right? Actually, there are ways to enjoy snowshoeing even without it! Just ask our favorite crazy snowshoe guy Greg Frei, Zion Ponderosa’s On-Property Marketing and Guest Relations Coordinator, about one of his favorite East Zion adventures. “One of…

It’s a wrap! Not just on another year, but on an entire decade. As you head into 2020 full of enthusiasm for a better year than ever, what’s making your heart pound with excitement? If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, we’ve got an adventure for everyone in your crew! 1. Zion Canyoneering  Put this…

Do you recognize this wooden structure that sits high on the cliffs overlooking Zion Canyon? Cable Mountain is one of Zion’s best-kept secrets, often attracting only the most determined hikers – but East Zion Adventures has tips to save miles off your trek. And while the views are enough to make it worth it, knowing…

November 19, 2019 marks the 100-year anniversary of our beloved Zion. In 1918, Mukuntuweap National Monument was renamed Zion National Monument and then in fall 1919, a bill was passed by Congress that officially made Zion a national park. Join us on a journey of celebrating Zion over the decades. Oh, how we love this…

We love to adventure all year long, especially when it comes to taking advantage of fall’s cooler temperature and thinned out crowds. Here are some of Zion National Park’s best fall adventures in the park and around East Zion. Spooky Sunset Jeep Adventure Do you know the spine-tingling tale of Jolley Gulch? We’ll tell…