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peakbagger1971
04-02-2009, 09:08 AM
Took a trip down to Farnsworth canyon in the swell. We had an awesome time in the slot and I had my first experience repelling down the 200 foot drop through Jug Handle Arch. Here's some pics

peakbagger1971
04-02-2009, 09:56 AM
I tried to resize these pics using microsoft paint and it didn't wor very well. Sorry about that.

asdf
04-02-2009, 10:07 AM
Try this http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1718

CarpeyBiggs
04-02-2009, 10:20 AM
the pics were cool while they lasted! thanks for posting. :2thumbs:

hopefully the pics will resize with summit's suggestion.

asdf
04-02-2009, 10:32 AM
aw there you go! nice pics and TR.

If the weather holds out I am going to take my kids there to hike the lower end of the canyon this weekend. That short narrow section in the reef is pretty awesome.

Jaxx
04-02-2009, 10:57 AM
Thanks for the pics. I have been looking at this area for a while. :2thumbs:

DWayne27
04-02-2009, 12:23 PM
Took a trip down to Farnsworth canyon in the swell. We had an awesome time in the slot and I had my first experience repelling down the 200 foot drop through Jug Handle Arch. Here's some pics

Isnt Jug Handle Arch in Moab?

Iceaxe
04-02-2009, 12:40 PM
Isnt Jug Handle Arch in Moab?

Just for fun I ran "Jug Handle" through the National Arch and Bridge database and received 17 hits.

:2thumbs:

peakbagger1971
04-02-2009, 01:02 PM
Ya there is a jug handle arch in moab. I guess there is more then one.

ratagonia
04-02-2009, 05:42 PM
Ya there is a jug handle arch in moab. I guess there is more then one.

How did that first anchor look? I put that in a few years ago, drilled angles I think, and was thinking of going back and removing it as I'm not so sure it is safe anymore. I didn't think anyone actually did this route!!!

And the second anchor?

Tom

Scott P
04-03-2009, 07:25 AM
Nice photos. I like Farnsworth Canyon.


Isnt Jug Handle Arch in Moab?

And Coyote Gulch, Devils Garden, San Rafael Swell, and Colorado National Monument to name a few. :2thumbs:\

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Anyway, February 2008 we went up Farnsworth and down Old Woman. Here's a full trip album:

http://www.summitpost.org/album/382036/Farnsworth-Canyon-Old-Woman-Wash-San-Rafael-Swell-.html

Farsworth was very pleasant, but the water in Old Woman was freakin' cold:

http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/382100.JPG

http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/382101.JPG

http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/382104.JPG

http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/382106.JPG

errinevans
04-03-2009, 07:33 AM
How did that first anchor look? I put that in a few years ago, drilled angles I think, and was thinking of going back and removing it as I'm not so sure it is safe anymore. I didn't think anyone actually did this route!!!

And the second anchor?

Tom

I was looking around up there two years ago and I didn't find them. But it was getting dark so maybe I just didn't see them.

DiscGo
04-03-2009, 07:36 AM
Nice TR! I haven't done hardly anything this year, and your pictures have helped to inspire me.

peakbagger1971
04-10-2009, 02:35 PM
The anchors looked great. Used new webbing and we all got down safely. Thanks for providing those.

accadacca
04-11-2009, 12:13 PM
Cool stuff. Thanks for posting. :popcorn: