Cirrus2000
03-27-2009, 04:38 PM
A bunch of Bogley folk are meeting in Moab the first weekend of May, for another BogleyFest.
There will be adults, there will be children, there will be families. There will be biking, there will be hiking, there will be socializing, visiting, eating, drinking and generally being merry.
There will be canyoneering.
This is not a canyoneering festival the way that June's BogleyFest in Zion will be. This is a much more... ecumenical outdoor gathering. However, some of us will be keen to visit Moab's canyons. The canyons in the area are very beginner friendly, and there will be short, moderate trips available.
I'm not a highly experienced canyoneer, but I've been in a few easy ones (and will have been in a few more by that weekend). I also have a few years of rock climbing and rappeling experience under my swami belt. (Just kidding - I don't use a swami.) I'll be doing canyons on Friday and Saturday, since I fly out of Vegas on Sunday.
Scout Master will be bringing along some equipment (such as harnesses, ropes, etc). I'll have the required equipment along (ropes, webbing, slings, hardware, a spare harness & rappel device).
Post here, please, if you are interested taking part in canyoneering. When will you be in town? Have experience? Have equipment? Have a helmet? Have kids along?
For myself, I'm happy to take folks along, with the following caveats:
I am not a highly trained professional.
I am also not a highly trained amateur.
I will do what I can to ensure the safety, comfort and enjoyment of the people that join me, but I can not be responsible for any of the above - in any real and legally binding way.
You will wear a helmet, and behave responsibly.
I think that anyone else willing to organize will probably agree with these caveats, and possibly more besides...
Personally, I hope to do one easier day (for newbie buy-in), and one harder day. These days are interchangeable:
Friday: Dragonfly and U-Turn? The Fiery Furnace's dynamic duo? Not sure yet... Any input?
Saturday: Granary Canyon, if it is possible to be dropped off by a non-participant to avoid a shuttle trip. Otherwise, Rock of Ages, and perhaps something short & easy.
Anyone else want to organize anything else? Other ideas, plans, etc? Post 'em up!
I'll update this post with participants and plans as we go...
There will be adults, there will be children, there will be families. There will be biking, there will be hiking, there will be socializing, visiting, eating, drinking and generally being merry.
There will be canyoneering.
This is not a canyoneering festival the way that June's BogleyFest in Zion will be. This is a much more... ecumenical outdoor gathering. However, some of us will be keen to visit Moab's canyons. The canyons in the area are very beginner friendly, and there will be short, moderate trips available.
I'm not a highly experienced canyoneer, but I've been in a few easy ones (and will have been in a few more by that weekend). I also have a few years of rock climbing and rappeling experience under my swami belt. (Just kidding - I don't use a swami.) I'll be doing canyons on Friday and Saturday, since I fly out of Vegas on Sunday.
Scout Master will be bringing along some equipment (such as harnesses, ropes, etc). I'll have the required equipment along (ropes, webbing, slings, hardware, a spare harness & rappel device).
Post here, please, if you are interested taking part in canyoneering. When will you be in town? Have experience? Have equipment? Have a helmet? Have kids along?
For myself, I'm happy to take folks along, with the following caveats:
I am not a highly trained professional.
I am also not a highly trained amateur.
I will do what I can to ensure the safety, comfort and enjoyment of the people that join me, but I can not be responsible for any of the above - in any real and legally binding way.
You will wear a helmet, and behave responsibly.
I think that anyone else willing to organize will probably agree with these caveats, and possibly more besides...
Personally, I hope to do one easier day (for newbie buy-in), and one harder day. These days are interchangeable:
Friday: Dragonfly and U-Turn? The Fiery Furnace's dynamic duo? Not sure yet... Any input?
Saturday: Granary Canyon, if it is possible to be dropped off by a non-participant to avoid a shuttle trip. Otherwise, Rock of Ages, and perhaps something short & easy.
Anyone else want to organize anything else? Other ideas, plans, etc? Post 'em up!
I'll update this post with participants and plans as we go...