August 25-26 UUTAH Trip

[CarpeyBiggs]

There has been mention of a possible trip for the weekend of the 25/26 of August. The plan right now is the Squeeze on Saturday, and Quandary/Knotted Rope on Sunday. Camp will be at Hidden Splendor, I suppose.

EDIT: This list will be updated as new people join or leave...

Possible Participants:
Group 1:
CarpeyBiggs
Chris Raver
Porter Rickabaugh
Alusul?
mrbrejcha?
mrbrejcha's friend #1?
mrbrejcha's friend #2?

Group 2:
RockGremlin
Kyrell
Faye from Moab
John from Moab
Dan from the Monti
Cody
nelsonccc
Adam

[supercj]

I'll only be able to go through Zion as well.

[Odie_Canyon]

Wish I could make another what I am sure will be a fun and exciting trip, but we have a family reunion that weekend...

Why does family always have to get in the way of fun?

[Alex]

Why does family always have to get in the way of fun?

You can say that again! :frustrated:

[supercj]

Well that weekend is my birthday so that is the perfect weekend for me. Are we taking votes or what? I'm up for Imlay. :2thumbs:

[mrbrejcha]

Am I missing anyone?


I'll be around. :nod:
I'd be up for whatever, but i'd prefer the swell cause that drive back from zion is long for me on sunday night

[rockgremlin]

Am I missing anyone?


I'll be around. :nod:
I'd be up for whatever, but i'd prefer the swell cause that drive back from zion is long for me on sunday night

Ya, me too. I prefer the Swell too I'd be down with any combo of the following:

Squeeze
Iron Wash
Quandary
Music
Knotted Rope

[FOX]

I vote for the Swell. All of you Zion snobs need to expand your horizons, especially you Christian...it's time to bring the Alpha male to the San Rafael.

The Squeeze Saturday, down Quandry/up Knotted Rope Sunday could be fun. They'd both be full days but worth it. If we went up Knotted Rope we could use our mad climbing skills!

[Cap'n Gaydar]

My only issue with the Swell is that all the guidebooks seem leave out the best parts... :roflol: :roflol:

[CarpeyBiggs]

Okay, looks like we might be able to make a Squeeze/Quandary combo play for this weekend... We can set up camp at the Splendor that is Hidden.

So far I've got:

[Iceaxe]

Everyone interested in the next uUtah canyon social please raise your right hand...

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:lol8:

[Cap'n Gaydar]

...

[Win]

My wife didn't know what to think when you guys had those outfits on Sat. nite. She'll be sorry she missed you dancing in front of Pizza and Noodle.

Win

[nelsonccc]

I vote for the Swell. All of you Zion snobs need to expand your horizons, especially you Christian...it's time to bring the Alpha male to the San Rafael.

The Squeeze Saturday, down Quandry/up Knotted Rope Sunday could be fun. They'd both be full days but worth it. If we went up Knotted Rope we could use our mad climbing skills!

Woa there cowboys. I never said I wouldn't come up to the evil part of Utah. Man I got all sorts of people saying all sorts of things. I figure you bitches came to my part of the world so why can't I come up to yours?

Here's the deal and the rules:
1 - I won't be able to leave Vegas till 4:00 friday. So you'd better choose something as close as possible.
2- no tight stuff, I like my belly just as it is and I sure the hell don't want to be scraping no hair or fat off.
3 - Cody is like a 80% on coming.
4 - I'm not interested in hiking all over the damn place on no damn death marches. So try to choose something that will leave me with enough energy to push the gas pedal home Sunday night.

Other than that I leave myslef in your hands. We can't let Dan plan this thing or he'll try to kill me (you know since I successfuly debunked all of his arguments). Who's in charge? Oh I forgot rule 5 - when I arrive whoever planned this thing must relinquish the role of Alpha to the one, true, Alpha Male.

[CarpeyBiggs]

The squeeze has a 2-3 hour approach, and 2 hour exit, maybe 5 hrs in the canyon. Mostly flat except one big climb. Can you handle that?

I think the drive is about 6 hours from Vegas, depending on how fast you like to rally the truck over the desert dirt roads.

[Scott Card]

The squeeze has a 2-3 hour approach, and 2 hour exit, maybe 5 hrs in the canyon. Mostly flat except one big climb. Can you handle that?

I think the drive is about 6 hours from Vegas, depending on how fast you like to rally the truck over the desert dirt roads.

Ummm my guess is that that "one big climb" will be considered a death march if you did the route I did. Bottom up and into the canyon and out the bottom to the car. There ain't no switchbacks on the "up" part. :nod:

[Odie_Canyon]

Man, I don't want to remain a Swell Virgin again this year...

It is her family reunion, mayhaps I could sneak away if you can grab an extra permit for me...

...oh wait we're not in Zion anymore.

[FOX]

I vote for the Swell. All of you Zion snobs need to expand your horizons, especially you Christian...it's time to bring the Alpha male to the San Rafael.

The Squeeze Saturday, down Quandry/up Knotted Rope Sunday could be fun. They'd both be full days but worth it. If we went up Knotted Rope we could use our mad climbing skills!

Woa there cowboys. I never said I wouldn't come up to the evil part of Utah. Man I got all sorts of people saying all sorts of things. I figure you bitches came to my part of the world so why can't I come up to yours?

Here's the deal and the rules:
1 - I won't be able to leave Vegas till 4:00 friday. So you'd better choose something as close as possible.
2- no tight stuff, I like my belly just as it is and I sure the hell don't want to be scraping no hair or fat off.
3 - Cody is like a 80% on coming.
4 - I'm not interested in hiking all over the damn place on no damn death marches. So try to choose something that will leave me with enough energy to push the gas pedal home Sunday night.

Other than that I leave myslef in your hands. We can't let Dan plan this thing or he'll try to kill me (you know since I successfuly debunked all of his arguments). Who's in charge? Oh I forgot rule 5 - when I arrive whoever planned this thing must relinquish the role of Alpha to the one, true, Alpha Male.

I've never heard so much whining. :bore: I guess we could airlift you to the top...kinda expensive. Or you could hire some sherpas...that would require a way to transport livestock though...but I don't think Llamas are all that unruly? I'm just trying to think of some possible solutions for you.:haha:

Seriously dude, you'll live. Neither of the canyons are all that tight. The approach to the Squeeze is a bit of a pain but you get all of the elevation gain out of the way first...and in the morning hours. The exit is along the Muddy...heel to toe type stuff. Quandry's approach is quick and easy too. Elevation is at the start but doesn't take more than 20 to 30 minutes...tops. Exit is the same as the Squeeze...back down the Muddy. Both canyons should have quite a bit of water in them as well and, if we're lucky, we might just get flashed on!

[CarpeyBiggs]

I expect there will be some dropouts and what not, so if people are still interested, let them put in their name, and we will sort it out as the date gets more near. We could always do two groups, and do different canyons each day, if we needed to.

Edit: Didn't realize Rock had edited the other list... I will now relinquish all power to the TRUE alpha.

[mrbrejcha]

I'm going to have two friends with me.

Also, I'll be in the desert starting on the 20th so if anybody wants to meet up early. . . . .

[alusul]

Definitely be down for some swell action, my starting place for canyons and still favorite area of utah overall.

[rockgremlin]

Turnin out to be a regular uUtah Canyon fest!!

Party on Wayne!! :rockon:

[marc olivares]

ok, looks like i might be able to make this one.

for as much fun as it looked like you "guys" were having in Zion, i had my hands full w/ Vegas strippers, and they can be awfully hard to top.

[supercj]

Well it sucks to have to say it but count me out. Can't make it up there then, but hope you guys have a great time. Wish I could make it :cry1:

[CarpeyBiggs]

Too bad Chris, it'll be fun. Happy birthday, by the way.

[supercj]

Thanks a lot! Im sure it will be great fun. Hopefully next time I will be able to make it. Be safe!

[redbonez]

I'd like to be in on this trip too if there is room.

-Adam

[rockgremlin]

I'd like to be in on this trip too if there is room.

-Adam

Are you the "MySpace Adam?" If so, you can only come if you agree to bring a hottie along with you.

If you're not the "MySpace Adam," please disregard that last retarded comment.

[redbonez]

That be me :) I will just post some of those pictures of you on my myspace telling the girls they will get to go see you do a canyon like that and the hotties will flock. lol

And if I tell them Dan is coming they will be all over it too. I have been braggin about your photography skillz to the ladies.

[rockgremlin]

OK, I just updated the guest list. So far, there are 15 people signed up. This is looking like a SWELL partay! We'll need to divide the group up into either two or three smaller groups, or just stagger the canyons so that half the group does Quandary/Knotted Rope the first day, the other half does the Squeeze and vice versa.

I'll volunteer to bring along some homemade avocado salsa, if someone else brings chips.

Looks like a killer trip!

[Iceaxe]

Have fun guys.... I'm going to have to miss this trip.

I coach Little League Football (Offensive Coordinator) and our first game is that week.

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Juan Diego Silver Eagles

[rockgremlin]

Call in sick...

[Iceaxe]

No way.... I love teaching little kids to pound the snot out of other little kids.... :haha:

[redbonez]

I am n00b and don't know my way around the Swell all that well yet. Anyone coming from the Salt Lake County or Utah County areas want to hook up and carpool? I'll drive if you know exactly where we are going. lol.

p.s. if you are serious about me bringin a chic let me know, I've have a couple beggin to come with me on some sort of outdoor adventure.

[nelsonccc]

Turnin out to be a regular uUtah Canyon fest!!

Party on Wayne!! :rockon:

Looked at the list and realized that there are way too many people coming. Even looks like a chic or two. I think there needs to be a general warning as the the topics to be expected when doing canyons with the Alpha. Now we all know Cody will be there and when the two of us are together all topics go.

[nelsonccc]

The squeeze has a 2-3 hour approach, and 2 hour exit, maybe 5 hrs in the canyon. Mostly flat except one big climb. Can you handle that?

I think the drive is about 6 hours from Vegas, depending on how fast you like to rally the truck over the desert dirt roads.

Are the dirt roads mandatory? Maybe I can bring the car up and save on gas?

Are you guys trying to kill me? How do the hikes compare to the zion stuff? What can i expect? Do i need to start shooting the juice now in order to get ready? FYI - I'm bringing my own sexy underwear this time.

[rockgremlin]

Adam - Yes, bring along one of the hot babes from your entourage (or two!) Make sure they're aware of the dress code (or undress code :naughty: )


Nelson - Lots of dirt roads to get to where we're going, but the good news is that the dirt roads are all very well graded and maintained. Bring you and your banter - if someone doesn't like you, they can always hike in the other group -- since the party list is so large, I think we'll divide and conquer. (Day one = Group A does the Squeeze, group B does the Quandary loop, Day two = vice versa)

[marc olivares]

p.s. if you are serious about me bringin a chic let me know, I've have a couple beggin to come with me on some sort of outdoor adventure.

uhmmm dude... leave the myspace chicks at home!

lemme throw some wisdom down on you!
never bring a girl on a trip w/ a bunch of dudes.
save those trips for when you go solo.
find a nice easy canyon, do it a few times, then take said girl and be her hero! much better for her experience, for your experience and the experience of your canyon brothers who may not want to deal w/ unknown myspace canyon noob.

furthermore, if MY wife finds out she couldnt go on a trip and some random girl did go.... well that my friend makes things difficult for me.
and i dont like things being difficult for me, see where this is going? :lol8:

but now there is the "lap dance" clause.
if said girl will preform group lap dances for your canyon brethern, her presence would not only be welcomed but would be mandatory!

actually now that i think about it, any girl that would follow a bunch of dudes through a canyon and then preform said lap dances might be one hell of a catch. :naughty:

[rockgremlin]

I think Marc is preaching to the wrong choir. If you want lapdances, you should be talking to Nelson, who hails from lap dance land!

[redbonez]

Alright then, I personally agree with marc that a totally newb girl would be a downer as far as the trip goes, which is why I asked again if you were serious about me bringing a girl. But one of the girlys is quite outdoors inclined (rock climbs, hikes, etc) if she wants to come I will bring her. If not, I will leave the girlys out.

[Alex]

*sigh*, I so wanna come, why my wife couldn't leave town the next weekend :frustrated:

You guys have a great time, make sure to get a personal lapdance from nelsonccc! He got good tips in Zion last time :naughty:

Take lots of pics :2thumbs:

[rockgremlin]

Ya, leave the total noobs at home, but if you have a Laura Croft-esque girlfriend, then by all means bring her! Just be advised, the first time she bitches about a broken nail, we're throwing her over the edge of the first rappel...

[Alex]

She could be a good anchor! :2thumbs:

[FOX]

Since there are so many and we'll be splitting up, we need some experienced Swell leaders. I'm happy to lead one of the groups with my partner in crime...the rockgremlin. Anyone else want to take group 2? Speak now. I also have dibs on the Nelson brothers...and Dan if he's up for more political and religious debate with me :lol8:

[Alex]

FYI all, when Kyrell debates anything he turns into one big scary monster! :eek2: :twisted:

[rockgremlin]

BTW, Faye and John can only make the trip on Sunday, and they really want to hit the Squeeze, so is it cool if we lead through on Sunday?

[FOX]

BTW, Faye and John can only make the trip on Sunday, and they really want to hit the Squeeze, so is it cool if we lead through on Sunday?

Yeah, that's cool. Let's just start early as most everyone will be driving home that evening.

[rockgremlin]

BTW, Faye and John can only make the trip on Sunday, and they really want to hit the Squeeze, so is it cool if we lead through on Sunday?

Yeah, that's cool. Let's just start early as most everyone will be driving home that evening.


Yes definitely.....it IS monsoon season after all, and I don't wanna make it TWICE flashed in the Squeeze!!

[redbonez]

I'll stick with you and rock gremlin Kyrell, and to update, it seems the Lara Croft-esque chic wants to come if that is cool. She has done some canyons in Zion before.

[marc olivares]

hey gang,
groups getting bigger than i was hoping for, so count me out on this one.

have fun, be safe

[rockgremlin]

hey gang,
groups getting bigger than i was hoping for, so count me out on this one.

have fun, be safe

you wiener! :roll:

You do know we're splitting the group up into 2 or 3 smaller groups...right? C'mon man, what's the real reason?

[redbonez]

Is it because I said I was going to bring a girl Marc? lol. After reading more on the canyons we are doing I don't think I will be bringing her along. Another time perhaps on an easier trip.

[rockgremlin]

There! Happy now Marc? Now quit yer bitchin and come along! The "too many people" excuse isn't sitting well with me....how many people were on the Black Hole trip that you attended earlier this year....like 20 or so?

[marc olivares]

LOL... honestly it had nothing to do w/ Adam and his eagerness bring along the "ladies". it really doesnt matter to me who anyone invites

truth is my little guy wants to do a trip w/ me and this is just a bigger group than i was hoping for w/ him.

[rockgremlin]

LOL... honestly it had nothing to do w/ Adam and his eagerness bring along the "ladies". it really doesnt matter to me who anyone invites

truth is my little guy wants to do a trip w/ me and this is just a bigger group than i was hoping for w/ him.


AH...well....all is forgiven then. You will be missed!

[Iceaxe]

Marc, I understand.... soon as the little guy started telling mom about Adam's strippers.... eerr.... I mean lady friends you would have your leash shortened. :haha:

[marc olivares]

Marc, I understand.... soon as the little guy started telling mom about Adam's strippers.... eerr.... I mean lady friends you would have your leash shortened. :haha:

it's good to see SOMEONE around here truly understands me.
thanks Shane, i can always count on you for support :nod:

:2thumbs:

[redbonez]

I'd like to be in on this trip too if there is room.

-Adam

Are you the "MySpace Adam?" If so, you can only come if you agree to bring a hottie along with you.

If you're not the "MySpace Adam," please disregard that last retarded comment.

Hey it wasn't my idea, I was encouraged! lol ;)

[Iceaxe]

Hey it wasn't my idea, I was encouraged! lol ;)

Well don't listen to RockGremlin..... I once watched him scale a mountain and swim a river in hopes of seeing a bare booby. :lol8:

[rockgremlin]

Hey it wasn't my idea, I was encouraged! lol ;)

Well don't listen to RockGremlin..... I once watched him scale a mountain and swim a river in hopes of seeing a bare booby. :lol8:


Was totally worth it...

[redbonez]

Hah, I might not make this trip after all. From what I am being told I might be stuck in Cozumel, Mexico. Any of you who watch the weather might know that the category 4(and strengthening) hurricane Dean is headed right for me. So if you don't hear from me, you should make SAR trip down to Cozumel instead.

I've never been in a hurricane before... who knows it might be fun! :) lol

adios muchachos!

[RedRoxx]

My parents ( in their 80's) were in a Cat 4 in FL a few years back. They now live in Az.
I was there for one week and we cooked on camp stoves and use a generator to run fans and eat what wasn't ruined. We didn't see the Nat'l Guard until 5 days later. I patched more roofs in the neighborhood with blue tarps --all elderly folks homes---than I would ever want to. It was raining every day--Aug in FL with upper 90's temps and about 98% humidity, no power, phone or running water.

It wasn't any fun, I can tell you.

If you really are stuck there-- spare water, batteries and light, anything that can hold extra water, fill bathtub, charge up cell phone battery ( although cell towers went down in FL and no cell service for a while).
Food etc. Any treatment tablets for water. I am not kidding, it can be survival time for real if you have no services and everyone is freaking out.

Good luck and hope it just glances by.

[mrbrejcha]

I'm headed out for the desert this time tommorrow, I'll be around the swell starting thursdayish. I suppose i'll camp friday at hidden splendor but I've never been there before so if you see a black explorer driving around the desert looking for folks he's never met, wave me down. If anything changes somebody call me and let me know, 970-903-7045, I can maybe check messages wednesday in hanksville.



-Matt

[redbonez]

Hah. The fun part was sarcasm, I just laugh at everything, it is my personality. It seems I may just get out of here before it hits. I do love a challenge, though.

[CarpeyBiggs]

Hey guys, finally back from the Pacific Northwest, and trying to sort out this weekend. Looks like the list of attendees is getting big, so we will probably want two groups. My plans are shaping up as such:

Saturday: The Squeeze. I am planning on going with Chris, Porter (not on the list yet), myself, and whoever else wants to join, (John Varn?)

Sunday: Quandary Direct: Same groups?

Camp: Hidden Splendor. I'll be there LATE Friday night. Big party should be scheduled for Saturday night... Long drive home Sunday.

Should be most excellent.

[accadacca]

So can we expect more shots of hot canyon babes and hopefully less of rockgremlin in his sh*t stained briefs?

[nelsonccc]

Since there are so many and we'll be splitting up, we need some experienced Swell leaders. I'm happy to lead one of the groups with my partner in crime...the rockgremlin. Anyone else want to take group 2? Speak now. I also have dibs on the Nelson brothers...and Dan if he's up for more political and religious debate with me :lol8:

Man I feel so loved. How much dirt road doI have to drive? I'm thinking of bringing my car instead of the truck. Where are we camping? What kind of camping? Those of us that are Swell noobs need to be walked through this thing. Looks like Dan will be in his own group, I don't blame him since he was so outwitted last time.

[CarpeyBiggs]

Man I feel so loved. How much dirt road doI have to drive? I'm thinking of bringing my car instead of the truck. Where are we camping? What kind of camping? Those of us that are Swell noobs need to be walked through this thing. Looks like Dan will be in his own group, I don't blame him since he was so outwitted last time.

We will be camping at Hidden Splendor. It is about an hour of dirt road to get there, but it is in good condition, usually. Car camping is the norm. And, if you are wondering, I will be in another group because I don't want to carry your ass out of there when you can't make it. We ain't in Zion anymore Todo. :lol8:

Actually, I want to do the Squeeze Saturday, and since your group isn't doing it Saturday, I made my own plans. Don't worry though, I'll still run you into the ground Saturday night, with my dazzling display of doctrinal understanding and unabashed ability to call out all hypocrites who's lamps aren't quite full... :roflol: I think there is a reason you are bringing your brother, it's clear you need some reinforcements, sucka. :bootyshake:

[rockgremlin]

Oh Dan....I'll miss you brutha! How was your trip up north?

[CarpeyBiggs]

Oh Dan....I'll miss you brutha! How was your trip up north?

Muy Bueno. Lots of wet canyons and waterfalls, etc... Full six day TR coming up this week.

[CarpeyBiggs]

Ok, I updated the list on the first page and broke it up into two groups. If anyone doesn't like the groups, we can rearrange them. I just went with the most logical arrangement. And since the Dirty Jocks Team apparently got first picks on all the entertainment (i.e. Nelson brothers), I went ahead and selected John Varn and Matt's Colorado entourage to join up with Team Apostate.

Now, onto pressing matters... Should we set up some potluck goodness for Saturday night? Possibly a case or two of rockstars?

Also, let's all camp at Hidden Splendor, and be sure to CROSS the airstrip. There is a nice group site that overlooks the muddy, down where the old access road used to drop down to the river, before the BLM gated it off. It is pretty easy to figure out.

Everyone okay navigating to the Splendor?

[rockgremlin]

LOL. Dan these groups look great. This trip is gonna be epic. Team Dirty Jocks RULE!!

As for goodies...I already volunteered to bring along some homemade avocado salsa...just need someone else to bring along some chips. Also, I think Costco is still running their sale on Rockstar. If you snag me case of the white cans, and a case of the orange cans, I'll send you some $$$ via paypal. Let me know. Can't wait 4 this weekend!

[FOX]

Man I feel so loved. How much dirt road doI have to drive? I'm thinking of bringing my car instead of the truck. Where are we camping? What kind of camping? Those of us that are Swell noobs need to be walked through this thing. Looks like Dan will be in his own group, I don't blame him since he was so outwitted last time.

Chris, you'll be on dirt roads for a good 45 minutes to an hour depending on their condition and how fast you want to drive. There are several ways to get there but exit 129 off of I-70 is the most straight forward approach. I seem to remember that the mileposts were changed recently and 129 is now 131? Can anyone clarify that?

Get your hands on a Utah Road Atlas or something like it so you can navigate. That or I can PM you more specific directions for once you get off the interstate. The Hidden Splendor mine/airfield is the end of the line. If you miss it, you'll be floating the Muddy.

[nelsonccc]

Man I feel so loved. How much dirt road doI have to drive? I'm thinking of bringing my car instead of the truck. Where are we camping? What kind of camping? Those of us that are Swell noobs need to be walked through this thing. Looks like Dan will be in his own group, I don't blame him since he was so outwitted last time.

Chris, you'll be on dirt roads for a good 45 minutes to an hour depending on their condition and how fast you want to drive. There are several ways to get there but exit 129 off of I-70 is the most straight forward approach. I seem to remember that the mileposts were changed recently and 129 is now 131? Can anyone clarify that?

Get your hands on a Utah Road Atlas or something like it so you can navigate. That or I can PM you more specific directions for once you get off the interstate. The Hidden Splendor mine/airfield is the end of the line. If you miss it, you'll be floating the Muddy.

Cody and I will leave around 4 vegas time so hopefully we'll arrive around 11-12 your time. I'll PM you for some better directions but we've decided to just bring my truck so we can fit more hookers.

What should we bring for Saturday night? Anybody want some real beer brought up?

How do these canyons compare to Zion? If I were to try to explain to my bro what to expect, which canyon in Zion would be a good example (hiking wise). I think Shane has the GPS points so we should be able to navigate to the airstrip. Getting excited.

[nelsonccc]

Man I feel so loved. How much dirt road doI have to drive? I'm thinking of bringing my car instead of the truck. Where are we camping? What kind of camping? Those of us that are Swell noobs need to be walked through this thing. Looks like Dan will be in his own group, I don't blame him since he was so outwitted last time.

We will be camping at Hidden Splendor. It is about an hour of dirt road to get there, but it is in good condition, usually. Car camping is the norm. And, if you are wondering, I will be in another group because I don't want to carry your ass out of there when you can't make it. We ain't in Zion anymore Todo. :lol8:

Actually, I want to do the Squeeze Saturday, and since your group isn't doing it Saturday, I made my own plans. Don't worry though, I'll still run you into the ground Saturday night, with my dazzling display of doctrinal understanding and unabashed ability to call out all hypocrites who's lamps aren't quite full... :roflol: I think there is a reason you are bringing your brother, it's clear you need some reinforcements, sucka. :bootyshake:

Cody will be drunk by 8:00 saturday night. His 'lamp' is definately out of oil. I'll have to rely on Justins & Mike's prowness to protect my doctrinal virginity.

[CarpeyBiggs]

Bring the New Testament. We 'bout to have us some fun!

[rockgremlin]

We're hitting Quandary and the Squeeze -- the Zion analogue to these canyons would probably be Imlay.

[redbonez]

It is with great dismay that I will have to withdraw from this trip. One of my projects at work had some problems while I was out of town and I will be working through the weekend to get it back on track :frustrated:

[alusul]

Man, I'm so psyched, I have to pretend this isn't happening or I'll never sleep :mrgreen:

Wanted to confirm my participation in team lamp shade, and also anyone got an idea how full these are as I've never been in squeeze and only peered over at quandary direct, I'd assume I'd need to bring at least my 3/2 shorty but should I bother with my 3/4 full? I'm skinny as hell but somehow do well in the cold.

ATTENTION PEOPLE WONDERING WTF HIDDEN SPLENDOR IS:
The exit (according to google earth) is indeed 131 now.

Full directions here:
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=38.8775187513%2C-110.664228365%20&daddr=38.5688112277%2C-110.956611704%20

Despite its name, I think its easier to find than it was to make a link from google earth clickable in here, you can even hit the reverse button if you're worried :haha:

[rockgremlin]

I'll be geared up in a 2mm full, which should be PLENTY, especially since the temps lately have been in the mid-high 90's.

[Iceaxe]

Some of you might find this useful, have fun this weekend....

Hidden Splendor Airstrip:
Any car during good weather can access this trailhead. The San Rafael Swell is criss-crossed with roads. Stay on the road described until told to turn off of it.

From Green River, Utah follow I-70 west for 29 miles to the underpass at mile marker #131. From the cattle guard on the south side of the underpass, follow the graded dirt road signed U24/Goblin Valley/Temple Mountain, for 10.2 miles to the signed Red Canyon/Tan Seep junction. Take the right (west) fork for 3.8 miles to the signed Red Canyon/Mckay Flat junction.

Turn right (west) and follow the road for 0.9 miles to the signed Mckay Flat junction. Take the left (South) fork for 8.6 miles to the signed Hidden Splendor Mine junction. At the Hidden Splendor Mine junction take the left (South) fork and follow it for 10.2 miles to the Hidden Splendor Airstrip (N38

[FOX]

Thanks for the directions Ice! I was going to assemble something like that for the Nelson bros. but now I won't have to.

[504033]

I would like to go. Is there still room on this trip? Anyone else leaving from the Salt Lake or Utah County area?? Let me know.

[Iceaxe]

From one Draper Resident to anther.... Hi, and welcome to the forum..... :2thumbs:

And to the rest of you heading to the Swell.... I smell a new rope sherpa. :lol8:
Might be a good idea to bring him along.

[rockgremlin]

OK, the standard rules apply. New guy must pass the quiz:

1) Who is the Emperor?

2) Your anchor fails while you are on rappel. You are 95 feet from the canyon bottom, there is no wind, and it is a free-hanging rappel. What is your velocity when you strike the canyon bottom? (in feet/second)

3) How many slot canyons are featured on Climb-Utah.com?

4) If Jane tramples twice as much cryptobiotic soil as Susan, but not half as much as Jason, how much more cryptobiotic soil will she have to trample before the NPS closes public access to the Fiery Furnace?

5) What cheese goes best with apricot hefe-weizen?

[CarpeyBiggs]

OK, the standard rules apply. New guy must pass the quiz:

1) Who is the Emperor?

2) Your anchor fails while you are on rappel. You are 95 feet from the canyon bottom, there is no wind, and it is a free-hanging rappel. What is your velocity when you strike the canyon bottom? (in feet/second)

3) How many slot canyons are featured on Climb-Utah.com?

4) If Jane tramples twice as much cryptobiotic soil as Susan, but not half as much as Jason, how much more cryptobiotic soil will she have to trample before the NPS closes public access to the Fiery Furnace?

5) What cheese goes best with apricot hefe-weizen?

Damn Rock, those questions be tough!

Maybe you should just make him pay for the Rockstar supply... Speaking of, you still want me to get you two cases? I'm going tonight. One white, one orange, right?

[CarpeyBiggs]

I would like to go. Is there still room on this trip? Anyone else leaving from the Salt Lake or Utah County area?? Let me know.

Is this Shawn who posted in the Canyons group on Yahoo? Given how large the group already is, I say we let him tag along. I think he has some bigwall experience and what not, so he probably isn't a virgin n00b. Hell, we're letting everyone else come too...

FWIW, I think there will be a woman in attendance for Saturday squeeze on Team Apostate, so I think we take an early 1-0 lead. What's more, she ain't off myspace...

[rockgremlin]

Damn Rock, those questions be tough!

Maybe you should just make him pay for the Rockstar supply... Speaking of, you still want me to get you two cases? I'm going tonight. One white, one orange, right?


No way! When Mark Shnupp came with us on our Lomatium trip, he passed the quiz with flying colors! BTW, I'm just messin. Since Adam dropped out, there's room for one more.

And YES on the Rockstar! One orange, one white. You da man! Let me know, and I'll paypal the $$$ on over.

[CarpeyBiggs]

And YES on the Rockstar! One orange, one white. You da man! Let me know, and I'll paypal the $$$ on over.

You do realize I'm becoming your personal Salt Lake shopping assistant, don't you... Maybe you should call me "Jeeves." Anything else I can do for you, sir?

[Iceaxe]

You do realize I'm becoming your personal Salt Lake shopping assistant, don't you... Maybe you should call me "Jeeves." Anything else I can do for you, sir?

I'm thinking we change your title to "Rockgremlin's Bitch"

:roflol: :roflol: :roflol:

[CarpeyBiggs]

504033,

Can you tell us a little about your experience and background. You been in the Squeeze or Quandary direct before? You have a wetsuit? Any other gear you might be missing?

Squeeze and Quandary are both full days, so just want to make sure you are good with that. Hell, for all I know you'll be carting me through there, so I hope the request ain't offensive.

[CarpeyBiggs]

I'm thinking we change your title to "Rockgremlin's Bitch"

:roflol: :roflol: :roflol:

You say it like it's a bad thing... :bootyshake:

[rockgremlin]

I'm thinking we change your title to "Rockgremlin's Bitch"

I have to pay people to be my friends....


...thanks Dan, the check is in the email.

[Alex]

I have to pay people to be my friends....


Hey you didn't pay me nothing when I brought you the wetsuit, when I forgot mine in Black Hole! I demand a refund!

[nelsonccc]

All right we're on. Cody and I wil leave Vegas around 3:00-4:00 we've got good directions and the GPS points from Shane's stuff.

Cody and I will be barbecuing Steaks for ourselves saturday night. For everybody else (potluck style) we'll be doing siskabobs (sp?) of red, yellow, and green peppers with onion and corn. I've also got a large vegetable tray with dip for everybody.

Watch for us on the road late that night, you know what i drive so if we go right past you or you see headlights wondering around in the wilderness come save us, or at least send the single female to come and save us.

I beleive in god so i'm sure he'll guide me so i can save the wayward agnostic souls.

[rockgremlin]

Weather Issues:

Saturday looks good.

Sunday calls for a 30% chance of thundershowers in the afternoon. In the chance that it decides to rain in our neck of the woods on Sunday, I would rather be in Quandary Canyon ~ NOT The Squeeze. Anyone else disagree?

[FOX]

Yes and no. I think as long as we get an early start Sunday we'll be okay...like 6 or 7AM. When the Squeeze flashed us last time I remember we dropped in at 1PM and the storm hit us around 3PM. If we're in the canyon by 9 or 9:30, we should be out by 1PM. We just won't know for sure until we can see what the sky is doing Sunday morning. So, no rain Saturday or is it similar to Sunday...afternoon showers? If that's the case, residual flow might be an issue too. I think if the Muddy is flowing like the Colorado...that'll be our first clue :lol8:

[rockgremlin]

Saturday is golden. Partly cloudy...highs over 100.

Saturday night the clouds move in (20% chance of rain overnight), and then Sunday there's a 30% chance of showers in the afternoon. My take is...if we're on the trail by 6:30am, we're through most of the tightest stuff in Quandary before noon. Since the Squeeze has such a lengthy approach, we might be in the narrowest part of the canyon when/if it decides to turn nasty -- especially considering our large group size, and also if the water levels in the Squeeze are low, then it will slow us down considerably as well.

Something to think about....

[FOX]

I agree. I don't want to get flashed again...I think we used our "get-out-of-jail-free-card-because-we-were-stupid" the last time. Maybe we could do a pre-dawn departure and get up the slopes before sunrise?

[rockgremlin]

I guess it will ultimately come down to a group decision, but I just wanted to sound the alarm on the whole weather issue. Flash floods in the Squeeze -- I've been to this movie before, I don't need to see it again.

[FOX]

The last time you and I ran the Squeeze, we did the canyon in 3.5 hours. The potholes were full, the tyrolean was still in place and there were only two of us. I agree that it'll probably take us twice as long with the group size, especially if water is low and we have to deal with the keeper that the tyrolean made so easy to overcome. But on the upside, we'll have an experienced team this time and that's something we didn't have when we got flashed. And everyone has their own belay device. We won't be passing an 8 around telling people not to drop it. :lol8:

[FOX]

I guess it will ultimately come down to a group decision, but I just wanted to sound the alarm on the whole weather issue. Flash floods in the Squeeze -- I've been to this movie before, I don't need to see it again.

I'm with you. So, are you thinking we do the Squeeze Saturday instead and just drag everyone down it? That could be fun too.

[rockgremlin]

We won't be passing an 8 around telling people not to drop it. :lol8:


too funny! :haha:

[alusul]

Maybe just stagger the current teams through the squeeze on saturday, I know our team most likely won't be starting on the squeeze at 6 or 7 since we'll probably be getting in at 2a, so we could follow after your group.

[CarpeyBiggs]

Maybe just stagger the current teams through the squeeze on saturday, I know our team most likely won't be starting on the squeeze at 6 or 7 since we'll probably be getting in at 2a, so we could follow after your group.

Wrong answer John. We will be starting shortly after sunrise. Around 7 am. I don't want to be cooking my ass off hiking up the Moroni slopes.

[FOX]

Yeah, you can pretty much forget about sleep this weekend...or much of it anyway.

[rockgremlin]

Ya, we'll just stagger groups through. It'll be fine. An early start is almost mandatory with the Squeeze -- unless you don't mind hiking uphill in 95 degrees.


Lookin forward to this trip. Should be a blast. :2thumbs:

[Alex]

Got to love that every uutah trip takes about 9-10 pages to plan :lol8:

[rockgremlin]

Got to love that every uutah trip takes about 9-10 pages to plan :lol8:


The great thing about that is everything goes off very smoothly. Almost every aspect has been discussed and recussed twice over so that when the trip finally rolls around, things go pretty well according to plan.

[alusul]

Wrong answer John. We will be starting shortly after sunrise. Around 7 am. I don't want to be cooking my ass off hiking up the Moroni slopes.

I guess a shortage of caffeine certainly won't be stopping us :haha:

[Alex]

Got to love that every uutah trip takes about 9-10 pages to plan :lol8:


The great thing about that is everything goes off very smoothly. Almost every aspect has been discussed and recussed twice over so that when the trip finally rolls around, things go pretty well according to plan.

It was sarcasm Justin, I know how exciting it is to plan everything and I totally agree with you about executing the actions according to plan. I just wish I was coming :frustrated: Next time for sure!

You guys have a blast down there, take lots of pics! :2thumbs: :five:

[rockgremlin]

Epic trip. One of the best trips this year. Awesome! Thanks guys!

[nelsonccc]

Epic trip. One of the best trips this year. Awesome! Thanks guys!

Yes an absolute superb time was had. I totally regret not being able to hit Quandary with you guys. As we drove past your car on the drive out I reamed my brother out for his inability to commit to another canyon. However, he's my little brother and I've got to take care of him.

I've got a ton of pics form our group of five in the Squeeze that I'll get together and post tomorrow night. I truly enjoyed the company and thought that the bullshitting around the barbecue was the best part.

[FOX]

Yes! Awesome trip! We canyoneered the hell out of the Swell this weekend...along with the rest of the state of Utah. I've never seen so many people down there!!

This trip down Quandry was the best yet. I've done Quandry many times but hitting it with low water levels and ascending back up was an absolute blast! Many thanks go out to newly made friends, Dan and John in particular. Chris, I'm sorry you weren't able to stay...it was truly epic! Looking forward to the next one! :2thumbs:

[Alex]

So.... pics, TRs???? come on people, stop slacking!

[CarpeyBiggs]

HA! I bet most of us didn't even get home until last night around 9 pm. Maybe tomorrow, sucka.

[Alex]

HA! I bet most of us didn't even get home until last night around 9 pm. Maybe tomorrow, sucka.

Where are your priorities!!! sheesh