This morning I check the weather and the threat of rain is low so my plans to visit the Zebra slot canyon in the Grand Straircase Escalante National Monument are on. While checking in at the Escalante Ranger Station I bump into Steffen and Alexandra again (now for the fouth time) and sure enough they have the same destination in mind. I am happy to join up with Steffen for the five mile hike providing an additional measure of safety for both of us. Alexandra is not feeling well and stays with the cars at the trailhead.