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AJ
06-11-2007, 11:52 AM
My apologies if this causes any unwanted recaps of feelings with regards to Heaps. However, I'm leading a team down full Imlay and full Heaps next week. None of us have done these canyons (though one of my team has done the sneak Imlay.) I know several people have recently done both. Was curious on conditions, specifically:

Water levels in Imlay, how many hooking potholes, what thickness and
type wetsuit is recommended? Any other tricks/tips you want to pass
on?

Ditto for Heaps. Water levels in Heaps, how many hooking potholes,
what thickness and type wetsuit is recommended? Any other tricks/tips
you want to pass on?

Have read the beta on many trip reports, and the route descriptions
for both from Tom, Shane, Kelsey, ACA, etc... So really just need to
know your thoughts on current conditions and tricks that aren't "in
the book." ;)

Lastly, I'll have four or five people with me after Tom's fest
(Sunday) and then another six joining me on Wed 6/20 through Sun
6/24. (Thus, we'll have 5 from Sun 6/17 - Wed 6/20, and then 10-12
from Wed 6/20 - Sun 6/24.) Was planning on camping out at Mosquito
Cove, but wanted to find out other's recommendations. Has anyone had
issues at Mosquito Cove? I know it can be a little noisy, but has
anyone had any theft (or other bad things) happen there? If so, is
there any other place you would recommend for having 10-12 people stay
in the area? (The Zion group sites are full.)

BTW, we'll be breaking into two canyon groups; but want to camp
together if possible.


Thanks for any info,
A.J.