View Full Version : Leprechaun Canyon and Blarney Canyon
tanya
03-17-2008, 08:44 PM
So I left my comfort zone of Bo and the Zion area and drove to the Hanksville area to meet with Alex (Kazak), Redbonz (Adam) and Shane. I had never been in such skinny canyons and they are quite different from Zion's canyons. I love downclimbing and these canyons had lots of that. There was one fun rappell too with a fun start. The hint to wear long sleeves and pants is a good one! I am still going with all the photos, but here are a few to start with.
http://climb-utah.com/Powell/leprechaun1.htm
http://climb-utah.com/Powell/blarney1.htm
tanya
03-17-2008, 08:51 PM
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tanya
03-17-2008, 08:59 PM
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denaliguide
03-17-2008, 09:01 PM
very nice!
tanya
03-17-2008, 09:07 PM
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tanya
03-17-2008, 09:17 PM
Thanks Denaliguide :)
A couple more
tanya
03-17-2008, 09:57 PM
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tanya
03-17-2008, 10:03 PM
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trackrunner
03-17-2008, 10:19 PM
Wow Nice Photos looks like I too need to get out of Zion. :hail2thechief:
Imagebar quality? IMO :nod:
tanya
03-17-2008, 10:21 PM
Thanks Track Runner :nod:
And the Finale
shagster
03-17-2008, 10:21 PM
Nice pictures. Those are some fun canyons.. :2thumbs:
Felicia
03-17-2008, 10:21 PM
Excellent!!! Looks like a GREAT time!! :five:
trackrunner
03-17-2008, 10:30 PM
Thanks Track Runner :nod:
And the Finale
male nipples =/= porn :lol8:
Sombeech
03-17-2008, 10:39 PM
Where are the tassles?
Cirrus2000
03-17-2008, 10:54 PM
Great pics, Tanya! I really loved those skinny slots when I got in there last fall. The colouring in there is gorgeous. An excellent, timely visit to the Irish slots!
Damn, looks like you folks had a lot of fun. Great colors!
Win
rockgremlin
03-18-2008, 06:08 AM
Sweet pix!
Wish I coulda been there...I miss that place! :sad:
Iceaxe
03-18-2008, 07:17 AM
Alex with pasties..... :roflol:
tanya
03-18-2008, 08:27 AM
Wow Nice Photos looks like I too need to get out of Zion. :hail2thechief:
Imagebar quality? IMO :nod:
Thanks! I am not one to say to anyone to get out of Zion.... but it was warm in these canyons while it was snowing in Zion! :haha: The drive was not so bad either... I noticed on the way home Wayne HS where I drive my daughter to play basketball games all the time, so I actually do that drive all the time. The guys were a blast --- :lol8: there is nothing like having new men around to tease. --- I think they are afraid of me now. :eek2: --- but the downclimbing I loved! :2thumbs: Just be sure and wear something to protect your skin from the very rough sandstone.... bring a small pack... and put nothing hard it or you will have hole.. I have a couple of holes and there was nothing in mine except a harness and a water bag.
tanya
03-18-2008, 08:29 AM
Alex with pasties..... :roflol:
Do you think I am bad for posting that while he is away at a conference .. equipped only with his little blackberry and no time to post and defend himself. :lol8: :twisted: I better take it off!
tanya
03-18-2008, 08:31 AM
Sweet pix!
Wish I coulda been there...I miss that place! :sad:
Oh no! You and I both there might have been more than Alex could have taken... :lol8: :mrgreen:
tanya
03-18-2008, 08:32 AM
Damn, looks like you folks had a lot of fun. Great colors!
Win
As I drove through Capital Reef at 75 miles an hour.... I thought... Dang.. this sure is not ZION!!! --- but once in the canyons its pretty, but most of all fun ---- I like this tight stuff!
accadacca
03-18-2008, 08:44 AM
Sweet pictures! :popcorn: Looks like an awesome day!
Iceaxe
03-18-2008, 08:51 AM
bring a small pack... and put nothing hard it or you will have hole.. I have a couple of holes and there was nothing in mine except a harness and a water bag.
Think of them as extra water draining holes. :2thumbs:
:lol8:
At least you didn't post the pictures of Alex wearing his thong....
:roflol:
... bring a small pack... and put nothing hard it or you will have hole.. I have a couple of holes [/color]
bring a small pack - haven't checked that, my pack was huge
put nothing hard in it - I tossed Tom's can into it, knowing we are doing a dry canyon... duh!
I have a couple of holes - Well, after going through the grocery store and talking to all of my contractors when I got home and then took my pants off, I realized I have one big damn hole on my ass.... very nice.
Overall, it was a very fun time. Very easy going, great company and great weather. It was snowing all around us, but not over us. We got home in record time too (3 hours 30 mins). Would do those canyons in a day notice. :2thumbs:
So.... when are we going again?
And ya, I finally booted up my laptop, because listening to Email Archiving for 4 hours long gets a little boring :blahblah:
Iceaxe
03-18-2008, 11:14 AM
I got home and then took my pants off, I realized I have one big damn hole on my ass.... very nice.
Oh yeah.... I was going to mention that before you paraded around the store with your cheeks hanging out.... guess I forgot to tell ya. :haha:
LOL bastard, oh well, I will have to get back at ya! :twisted:
I am surprised Tanya hasn't mentioned it at all....I mean you checking my ass is just wrong, but for tanya it's ok.
tanya
03-18-2008, 01:05 PM
I got home and then took my pants off, I realized I have one big damn hole on my ass.... very nice.
Oh yeah.... I was going to mention that before you paraded around the store with your cheeks hanging out.... guess I forgot to tell ya. :haha:
Dang! I missed it! How could you not point that one out to me. You know I like to make him blush. :twisted: :a: :oops:
tanya
03-18-2008, 01:06 PM
bring a small pack... and put nothing hard it or you will have hole.. I have a couple of holes and there was nothing in mine except a harness and a water bag.
Think of them as extra water draining holes. :2thumbs:
:lol8:
At least you didn't post the pictures of Alex wearing his thong....
:roflol:
:twisted: Should I? He has lap top power now and can defend himself. :lol8:
Iceaxe
03-18-2008, 02:21 PM
Dang! I missed it! How could you not point that one out to me. You know I like to make him blush. :twisted: :a: :oops:
Because I was really starting to feel sorry for poor ol' Alex this weekend... He spent most the weekend walking around with perm-a-blush.
:oops:
Scott Card
03-18-2008, 03:55 PM
Thanks for the TR. Nice pics. And yes there is life outside of Zion. Different for sure. I still like the Zion canyons best for several reasons, one of which is the Zion canyons are certainly easier on the skin and the wallet. I trash more gear in two days in the skinnies of the north wash/ powell/escalante than I do in a season in Zion.
tanya
03-19-2008, 06:05 AM
Thanks for the TR. Nice pics. And yes there is life outside of Zion. Different for sure. I still like the Zion canyons best for several reasons, one of which is the Zion canyons are certainly easier on the skin and the wallet. I trash more gear in two days in the skinnies of the north wash/ powell/escalante than I do in a season in Zion.
Here is one of me in Blarney.... showing me all trashed. :lol8: .. and very dirty... and this is at the start of the canyon. I am almost done with all these photos! Dang.. I took a lot.
tanya
03-19-2008, 06:10 AM
More in Blarney
tanya
03-19-2008, 06:18 AM
Tight stuff :five:
tanya
03-19-2008, 06:33 AM
:popcorn:
tanya
03-19-2008, 06:49 AM
:popcorn:
tanya
03-19-2008, 06:52 AM
and... The End :cool2:
savanna3313
03-20-2008, 08:59 AM
wow......off in the wild with 3 good-lookin' men......sounds like my idea of a good time. :2thumbs: Awesome photos - as always. I thought this one was particularly artistic. You are so talented! :hail2thechief:
savanna3313
03-20-2008, 09:03 AM
hmmmm........in viewing this photo, for some reason the old saying "pull my finger" comes to mind..... :ne_nau: :fart:
tanya
03-24-2008, 10:44 PM
wow......off in the wild with 3 good-lookin' men......sounds like my idea of a good time. :2thumbs: Awesome photos - as always. I thought this one was particularly artistic. You are so talented! :hail2thechief:
Thanks! :five:
I bet the guys would love to have you along --- but that's one of the best things about canyoneering --- it's usually mostly men on a trip! :twisted:
That slit seemed to be Shane's favorite artistic spot in the canyon --- so we took several photos there.
I just finished putting together a photo album for Blarney Canyon
http://www.zionnational-park.com/images/album2/index63.htm
abirken
03-25-2008, 08:00 AM
These look like so much fun!!! Next time you guys plan a quick get away like this, I am only 3 1/2 hours away. I'd love to meet up......that's if you'll have me. HEHE!!
tanya
03-25-2008, 08:36 AM
These look like so much fun!!! Next time you guys plan a quick get away like this, I am only 3 1/2 hours away. I'd love to meet up......that's if you'll have me. HEHE!!..
These are the FUN guys to go with. I had a blast with them! No egos -- but still they are highly skilled, confident, gentlemen and at the same time a blast!
A.J. has that camp right in this same place this weekend if you want to check out these canyons! I have no idea what he is like, but there should be a variety of people there.
Bo and Sombeech want to do a canyon with the usual Bogley types too... so maybe Shane will do one for the group soon. :2thumbs:
No egos? What are you smoking :cool2: :roflol:
tanya
03-25-2008, 01:39 PM
I saw no egos... just 3 wonderful men!
I saw no egos... just 3 wonderful men!
:lol8: who were you hiking with?
tanya
03-25-2008, 04:44 PM
I saw no egos... just 3 wonderful men!
:lol8: who were you hiking with?
Yeah.. one was a wonderful boy. :lol8:
Iceaxe
03-25-2008, 05:22 PM
Bo and Sombeech want to do a canyon with the usual Bogley types too... so maybe Shane will do one for the group soon. :2thumbs: [/color]
I'm planning on doing anther Bogley Black Hole trip this year..... that was a fun time last year. :2thumbs:
Or maybe we should all just get together and do Teirdrop. :haha:
I saw no egos... just 3 wonderful men!
Damn.... I must be slipping.
:bootyshake:
tanya
03-25-2008, 05:25 PM
Something new of course! Can't drag them through the same one! I vote Tierdrop...
http://www.climb-utah.com/Moab/tierdrop.htm
Sounds fun!
Iceaxe
03-25-2008, 05:32 PM
Obviously you missed the latest "I can't get laid so let's have a bitch-fest" thread.
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10774
Hell.... I said I was sorry....
:five:
Hell.... I said I was sorry....
:five:
Sorry isn't good enough, you have to repent, say 10 hail marries, write an e-mail to everyone who got beta for Tierdrop and send them each $25 bucks .... or else you will be burned in hell.
:roflol: :roll:
Iceaxe
03-25-2008, 06:31 PM
Sorry isn't good enough, you have to repent, say 10 hail marries, write an e-mail to everyone who got beta for Tierdrop and send them each $25 bucks .... or else you will be burned in hell.
:roflol: :roll:
How about I just sleep with a virgin and we call it all good?
:nod: :nod: :nod:
tanya
03-25-2008, 07:02 PM
Obviously you missed the latest "I can't get laid so let's have a bitch-fest" thread.
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10774
Hell.... I said I was sorry....
:five:
No wonder I usually stay out of the canyoneering threads. Man you guys are mean to each other! :eek2: :cripple:
You did say you were sorry. :five:
abirken
03-25-2008, 07:06 PM
Bo and Sombeech want to do a canyon with the usual Bogley types too... so maybe Shane will do one for the group soon. :2thumbs: [/color]
I'm planning on doing anther Bogley Black Hole trip this year..... that was a fun time last year. :2thumbs:
Or maybe we should all just get together and do Teirdrop. :haha:
I saw no egos... just 3 wonderful men!
Damn.... I must be slipping.
:bootyshake:
I'm close to pissing my pants to do Black Hole......
No not really. :lol8: But I would love to do Black Hole. PLEASE keep me in the loop. I'll promise to prove myself WORTHY for a first trip with you guys.
By the time you plunge into 20th water hole, you will be pissing your pants for sure! Well maybe not pants, but a wetsuit. Oh wait, we don't piss into our wet suits, I forgot. :twisted:
Scott Card
03-25-2008, 10:08 PM
I have a list entitled "Don't lend a wet suit to..."
You are now on it. :lol8:
tanya
03-25-2008, 10:15 PM
:roflol: :roflol: :roflol: :roflol: :roflol: :roflol: :roflol: :five:
abirken
03-25-2008, 10:16 PM
I have a list entitled "Don't lend a wet suit to..."
You are now on it. :lol8:
Man I have a rule. No pissing in my wetsuit. Icky!
But my bathing suit, different story. Especially a few beers into the day while lounging at the pool in a tropical destination. :lol8:
abirken
03-25-2008, 10:17 PM
By the time you plunge into 20th water hole, you will be pissing your pants for sure! Well maybe not pants, but a wetsuit. Oh wait, we don't piss into our wet suits, I forgot. :twisted:
I'm in! I can handle it. I'm girl enough.........
tanya
03-26-2008, 03:51 PM
I have the Leprechaun Album from our trip last weekend done. :nod:
http://www.zionnational-park.com/images/album2/index64.htm
Sombeech
03-26-2008, 04:24 PM
Oh wait, we don't piss into our wet suits, I forgot.
The rules change for wakeboarders.
Scott Card
03-26-2008, 04:44 PM
Oh wait, we don't piss into our wet suits, I forgot.
The rules change for wakeboarders.
Beech is now on the list.... :haha:
Bo_Beck
03-26-2008, 05:33 PM
I have the Leprechaun Album from our trip last weekend done. :nod:
http://www.zionnational-park.com/images/album2/index64.htm
Cool photos! Looks like a blast! You didn't leave someone behind that was stuck on a rappel did you??? :haha:
Sombeech
03-26-2008, 05:37 PM
Caught in the act....
http://www.zionnational-park.com/images/album2/images/leprechaun-ad_jpg.jpg
Bo_Beck
03-26-2008, 05:45 PM
Bo and Sombeech want to do a canyon with the usual Bogley types too... so maybe Shane will do one for the group soon. :2thumbs: [/color]
I'm planning on doing anther Bogley Black Hole trip this year..... that was a fun time last year. :2thumbs:
Or maybe we should all just get together and do Teirdrop. :haha:
How about that one I think I heard about? I think it was called Sandthrax or something like that? :haha:
Iceaxe
03-26-2008, 06:37 PM
Caught in the act....
At least she is smiling. :haha:
How about that one I think I heard about? I think it was called Sandthrax or something like that? :haha:
We have to do more Moab canyons before some of the guys around here run out of things to bitch about.
:2thumbs:
Sombeech
03-26-2008, 06:42 PM
before some of the guys run out of things to bitch about.
NOOOOOOO..... no more bitching please! My cup runneth over with those that bitcheth.
rockgremlin
03-26-2008, 07:24 PM
So Abirken....is your avatar a photo of yourself? Just curious.....
abirken
03-26-2008, 08:00 PM
So Abirken....is your avatar a photo of yourself? Just curious.....
Yes it is me and thanks to photo shop, it made a really bad photo turn out pretty cool looking. :mrgreen:
abirken
03-26-2008, 08:01 PM
[quote="Sombeech"]Caught in the act....
WHOOP WHOOP!! No hanky panky in the slot canyons. Tanya looks VERY happy. :naughty:
abirken
03-26-2008, 08:02 PM
I have the Leprechaun Album from our trip last weekend done. :nod:
http://www.zionnational-park.com/images/album2/index64.htm
Cool photos! Looks like a blast! You didn't leave someone behind that was stuck on a rappel did you??? :haha:
I LOVE THESE! Looks like so so so much fun.
To set things straight, she was actually slipping on the rock, falling and Shane had to be the hero and catch her, since there wasn't much place to "drop" her, he had to make a couple of steps and then let her go.
Bo_Beck
03-26-2008, 08:23 PM
To set things straight, she was actually slipping on the rock, falling and Shane had to be the hero and catch her, since there wasn't much place to "drop" her, he had to make a couple of steps and then let her go.
Alex, thanks for the clarification. I'm sure that some folks think this to be r-rated, but geez! I have caught many people that have slipped (yes even males) and numerous times even Tanya. If folks would think otherwise, then there is just something wrong with people. Tanya is always happy and the smile just confirms that she is truly enjoying the hike with some really fun loving people!
abirken
03-26-2008, 08:34 PM
To set things straight, she was actually slipping on the rock, falling and Shane had to be the hero and catch her, since there wasn't much place to "drop" her, he had to make a couple of steps and then let her go.
Alex, thanks for the clarification. I'm sure that some folks think this to be r-rated, but geez! I have caught many people that have slipped (yes even males) and numerous times even Tanya. If folks would think otherwise, then there is just something wrong with people. Tanya is always happy and the smile just confirms that she is truly enjoying the hike with some really fun loving people!
Just teasing. Sheesh!! Looks like ya'll were having a damn good time and that's what matters. Hanky Panky or no Hanky Panky..... :2thumbs: TEASING AGAIN.
It's always nice to have a man around to catch us when we fall. So when I fell last year, where was my partner? LOL!!
It was a good time, my first time meeting tanya :eek2:
Iceaxe
03-26-2008, 08:40 PM
Alex, thanks for the clarification. I'm sure that some folks think this to be r-rated, but geez! I have caught many people that have slipped (yes even males) and numerous times even Tanya. If folks would think otherwise, then there is just something wrong with people.
To be perfectly honest.....
....if it had of been a guy I would probably have jumped out of the way so I didn't get my fingers squished.
:lol8: :lol8: :lol8: :five:
Bo_Beck
03-26-2008, 08:41 PM
To set things straight, she was actually slipping on the rock, falling and Shane had to be the hero and catch her, since there wasn't much place to "drop" her, he had to make a couple of steps and then let her go.
Alex, thanks for the clarification. I'm sure that some folks think this to be r-rated, but geez! I have caught many people that have slipped (yes even males) and numerous times even Tanya. If folks would think otherwise, then there is just something wrong with people. Tanya is always happy and the smile just confirms that she is truly enjoying the hike with some really fun loving people!
Just teasing. Sheesh!! Looks like ya'll were having a damn good time and that's what matters. Hanky Panky or no Hanky Panky..... :2thumbs: TEASING AGAIN.
It's always nice to have a man around to catch us when we fall. So when I fell last year, where was my partner? LOL!!
I wasn't directing my comment to you! I believe that after reading some of the flack that has been flying on other threads, it's refreshing to see some photos that show what this website is all about! Just pure and simple fun and hopefully no comments and remarks that would have made an explanation of the photo necessary. :rockon: Lets go have some fun!
oldno7
03-26-2008, 08:45 PM
Caught in the act....
http://www.zionnational-park.com/images/album2/images/leprechaun-ad_jpg.jpg
Helmet police---paging the helmet police, I can't believe you gropped in a canyon with no helmets. :lol8:
Bo_Beck
03-26-2008, 08:47 PM
Alex, thanks for the clarification. I'm sure that some folks think this to be r-rated, but geez! I have caught many people that have slipped (yes even males) and numerous times even Tanya. If folks would think otherwise, then there is just something wrong with people.
To be perfectly honest.....
....if it had of been a guy I would probably have jumped out of the way so I didn't get my fingers squished.
:lol8: :lol8: :lol8: :five:
You know what? I believe you! :ne_nau: :roflol: :roflol:
Did you get your fingers squished really?
Bo_Beck
03-26-2008, 08:48 PM
Caught in the act....
http://www.zionnational-park.com/images/album2/images/leprechaun-ad_jpg.jpg
Helmet police---paging the helmet police, I can't believe you gropped in a canyon with no helmets. :lol8:
:roflol: :roflol: :roflol: :roflol:
Ya looking back at the pictures, I regret not wearing a helmet. The damn thing was in my pack the whole time. I had to squeeze it and Tom's can through all the tight spots.
What was I thinking by bringing the can into Lep canyon? :lol8:
Shane called me a noob cause of it :cry:
abirken
03-26-2008, 09:00 PM
To set things straight, she was actually slipping on the rock, falling and Shane had to be the hero and catch her, since there wasn't much place to "drop" her, he had to make a couple of steps and then let her go.
Alex, thanks for the clarification. I'm sure that some folks think this to be r-rated, but geez! I have caught many people that have slipped (yes even males) and numerous times even Tanya. If folks would think otherwise, then there is just something wrong with people. Tanya is always happy and the smile just confirms that she is truly enjoying the hike with some really fun loving people!
Just teasing. Sheesh!! Looks like ya'll were having a damn good time and that's what matters. Hanky Panky or no Hanky Panky..... :2thumbs: TEASING AGAIN.
It's always nice to have a man around to catch us when we fall. So when I fell last year, where was my partner? LOL!!
I wasn't directing my comment to you! I believe that after reading some of the flack that has been flying on other threads, it's refreshing to see some photos that show what this website is all about! Just pure and simple fun and hopefully no comments and remarks that would have made an explanation of the photo necessary. :rockon: Lets go have some fun!
AGREED MY FRIEND!! TOTALLY AGREE! Like my motto says, Outdoor adventure with a smile. :mrgreen:
I think we are all so lucky to have experienced and seen what MOST average mainstream Americans never will. Kind of makes me sad, but also feel blessed. :nod:
Americans? I crossed the oceans to see it :haha: :cool2:
abirken
03-26-2008, 09:11 PM
Americans? I crossed the oceans to see it :haha: :cool2:
Well Hallelujah! That's freakin awesome! Well I assume you live here now so we can say you are now an American? hehe!!!
I wonder if there is anything else like Utah out there.......besides the planet Mars?
Cirrus2000
03-26-2008, 09:44 PM
At least she is smiling. :haha:
Huh - I thought it looked like she was laughing... "That's IT?"
Americans? I crossed the oceans to see it :haha: :cool2:
Me, I just cross the border. And 3 or so states. Several times a year... :roll:
But it's sooooo worth it!
Iceaxe
03-26-2008, 09:50 PM
Huh - I thought it looked like she was laughing... "That's IT?"
[color=darkred][size=6][b]Touch
tanya
04-01-2008, 06:05 AM
What else would I be doing in there :eek2: ...
.................. with Alex watching me. :twisted: :lol8:
tanya
04-01-2008, 06:07 AM
Ya looking back at the pictures, I regret not wearing a helmet. The damn thing was in my pack the whole time. I had to squeeze it and Tom's can through all the tight spots.
What was I thinking by bringing the can into Lep canyon? :lol8:
Shane called me a noob cause of it :cry:
That man! Carrying that can and helmet made for the best photos! His skinny little pack was unimpressive in the photos! You rule. :five: ... and you carried mine on top of that. What a gentleman!
Iceaxe
04-01-2008, 08:14 AM
His skinny little pack was unimpressive in the photos! You rule. :five: ... and you carried mine on top of that. What a gentleman!
You know Alex (and Bo), it's guys like you who ruin it for the rest of us... buying flowers, remembering anniversaries and carrying all the gear.
I'm thinking of revoking a couple "dude" cards....
:popcorn:
tanya
04-02-2008, 08:04 AM
His skinny little pack was unimpressive in the photos! You rule. :five: ... and you carried mine on top of that. What a gentleman!
You know Alex (and Bo), it's guys like you who ruin it for the rest of us... buying flowers, remembering anniversaries and carrying all the gear.
I'm thinking of revoking a couple "dude" cards....
:popcorn:
Guys like Alex and Bo are the best! :2thumbs: Ice might take stuff away but the ladies will make sure you are rewarded! :nod:
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