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rcwild
09-24-2011, 06:58 AM
FREE
Meet at Canyons & Crags in Cedar City

THE PLAN: Carpool to Benson Creek between Parowan and Brian Head. Ascend the scree gully using Prusik safety lines. Rappel all four waterfalls (30-100 feet), leaving ropes fixed. Turn around and ascend all four waterfalls, then descend the scree gully using Prusik safety lines.

The waterfalls will be rigged with additional anchors so participants will pass reblays while rappelling and ascending. This will allow us to have more people on ropes at one time and provide an additional challenge.

Gear Requirements
You must have all of the following gear to participate:

Harness
Helmet
Rappel Device
4-5 Locking Carabiners
Mechanical Ascenders
(2) 48 inch Slings
(2) Prusiks
Appropriate Footwear
Appropriate Clothing (you will get wet)


RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/ACA-Canyoneering/events/34781432/

tcott
09-24-2011, 06:36 PM
Sounds fun

hank moon
09-25-2011, 08:38 PM
Hey Rich

I love wet ascents - will try to make it for sure.

What is a Prusik safety line?

UtahAdventureGuide
09-27-2011, 02:28 PM
Are aiders allowed?

rcwild
09-27-2011, 05:45 PM
What is a Prusik safety line?

Steep hand line with Prusiks connected from harness to rope.


Are aiders allowed?

Sure. Why not?