New Guy from Moab, Utah (Page 2): I have been to Arches a number of times, and have never been able to figure out where is the spot where Mittens can be seen through the arch. I have...

philo Loc: philo, ca

I have been to Arches a number of times, and have never been able to figure out where is the spot where Mittens can be seen through the arch. I have looked and looked and never found it.
Welcome

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

bretedge wrote:

I just found my way to the forum today. I've rifl... (show quote)

Welcome aboard Bret and I was happy to introduce your blog.We look forward to seeing more pictures.
Cheers,
Brian

Denisedancer Loc: Sydney Australia

Hi Bret. I must say you live in a most wonderful part of the world. I was lucky enough to visit Moab last year and was blown away by the landscape around. I was on a tour so only had two days but would certainly love the opportunity to visit again one day. An amazing place. I did call into your shop while there also. Welcome to UHH.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

philo wrote:

I have been to Arches a number of times, and have never been able to figure out where is the spot where Mittens can be seen through the arch. I have looked and looked and never found it.
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Wrong park...the Mittens are located in Monument Valley about 100 miles south of Moab and straddles the UT/AZ border.

bretedge Loc: Moab, UT

jederick wrote:

Wrong park...the Mittens are located in Monument Valley about 100 miles south of Moab and straddles the UT/AZ border.

Yep.

Thank you again for welcoming me to the forum and for the kind comments on my work!

philo Loc: philo, ca

jederick wrote:

Wrong park...the Mittens are located in Monument Valley about 100 miles south of Moab and straddles the UT/AZ border.

Sorry about that.
I forget what it is called, but the shot is framed by one of the three (two) arches and has the formation that looks like a gloved hand sticking up and another one that looks like a monkey.
You have the shot on you web site. It has a guy using a tripod taking the shot.

bretedge Loc: Moab, UT

philo wrote:

Sorry about that.
I forget what it is called, but the shot is framed by one of the three (two) arches and has the formation that looks like a gloved hand sticking up and another one that looks like a monkey.
You have the shot on you web site. It has a guy using a tripod taking the shot.

Gotcha...that's Turret Arch framed through North Window in Arches National Park.

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

I love the mix of newbies, amateurs and pros here. Welcome to the Hog! Glad you found us...

philo Loc: philo, ca

bretedge wrote:

Gotcha...that's Turret Arch framed through North Window in Arches National Park.

That's it. The question is how to you get to the back side of North Window. The last time I was there to check it out there was a steep dropoff and no place to stand.
Was i in the wrong area?

jscudder Loc: Sycamore Illinois

Bret, I love Moab! I have stayed at the Red Cliff Lodge there with the Colorado River at my back door. I love the Professor Valley.

I am a newbie here too.

Joe Scudder

bretedge Loc: Moab, UT

philo wrote:

That's it. The question is how to you get to the back side of North Window. The last time I was there to check it out there was a steep dropoff and no place to stand.
Was i in the wrong area?

You were in the right place. Accessing the spot requires a bit of a scramble over some slickrock with about 20' of exposure. There's only enough room for 2-3 tripods and people. Specific directions to this location, as well as 18 other spots in Arches NP, are in my e-book The Essential Guide to Photographing Arches National Park.

Denisedancer Loc: Sydney Australia

jscudder wrote:

Bret, I love Moab! I have stayed at the Red Cliff Lodge there with the Colorado River at my back door. I love the Professor Valley.

I am a newbie here too.

Joe Scudder

I also stayed at Red Cliff Lodge. Our room was right on the river too. Such a beautiful spot and an amazing part of the countryside. :)

bretedge Loc: Moab, UT

Denisedancer wrote:

I also stayed at Red Cliff Lodge. Our room was right on the river too. Such a beautiful spot and an amazing part of the countryside. :)

Red Cliff is a great place to stay. There's a lot more to do out in that area than people know about. There's even a slot canyon with a double waterfall!

philo Loc: philo, ca

On my last trip I got up at 4am in order to do window mesa. Had breakfest at Denny's and the sky opened up. Goodby windows .............goodbye Moab hello reno. Drove 12 hours and 700 miles in one day. Haven't done that in 40 years.
Arches is my second of the np. Yosemite is number 1. Willing to go to either anytime.

philo Loc: philo, ca

bretedge wrote:

You were in the right place. Accessing the spot requires a bit of a scramble over some slickrock with about 20' of exposure. There's only enough room for 2-3 tripods and people. Specific directions to this location, as well as 18 other spots in Arches NP, are in my e-book The Essential Guide to Photographing Arches National Park.

I think I'm getting too old for this type of climbing. I can go almost anywhere except the walk up to delicate Arch. I ran out of wind half way up and turned around and walked back down. They need to install a chair lift for old farts like me.