Hi Friends, I've been talking by email with our friend Debbie Whitaker, aka Astrodeb. For months she planned an expedition to the Subway in Zion National Park, which requires a reservation and a long wait. Anyway, last week she finally went. But on the last rappel, she slipped on the rocks and broke her ankle in two places and broke her fibula. She managed to keep hiking for another mile and a half, then realized she would not be able to get back out. She was rescued by rangers, who gave her morphine, which greatly helped. She still enjoyed the scenery and now is safe. When I asked if I could notify the group, she sent this reply: Sure, that would be fine. I broke my ankle in two places and fractured the lower fibula. The pain is less than it was a few days ago. I can back off the pain pills a little. The knees are beginning to itch also. No real damage there, just some abrasions. I'll be able to get around better when I get a hard cast. I'm healing slowing but I have the new Harry Potter book to keep me busy. You may want to include this in your e-mail. http://www.nps.gov/zion/parknews/injured-hiker-rescued-from-the-subway.htm Debbie I'm sure she would appreciate a note as she convalesces. Her email is astrodeb@beyondbb.com. -- Joe