Sidestep and Blue Wonder

Early morning view of Sidestep Canyon. 

Descending into the canyon. 

Al enters the first section of Blue Wonder slot canyon.

Jonathan and Stan about to enter the depths of Blue Wonder (Photo by Al Curran). 

Blue Wonder. I have been here four times, and this is the first time I have seen water. 

Jonathan at the crux. 

A sandstone mosquito. 

This was near the entrance. 

On the wonderful plateau forming the north side of Sidestep. 

North side tall hoodoo. 

Al Curran near the Hoodoo Birthplace. 

The Hoodoo Birthplace.  David Loope observes that the dark capstones are pre-formed within the Entrada sandstone, and are likely concretions of calcium carbonate, maybe with a little iron.