Last Light: One last desert soiree before Old Man Winter moves in

The short days of November may offer a limited supply of daylight to those hoping to maximize their time out in the field, but there’s something precious about fitting in as much as one can between the rising and setting sun. As we close in on the winter solstice, hopeful for ample snow, one last high-desert romp is always a must-do. Even if it means hiking through the night. Here’s a look at a recent soiree into the folds of a remote Glen Canyon tributary.

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Traversing a section of colorful well. 
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A last stronghold of chlorophyll before the winter sets in. 

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Admiring seldom-visited terrain in the Glen Canyon area. 
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Fetching water from a deep pothole.