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ghawk
09-29-2011, 02:45 PM
Went up to Stewart falls last Saturday and rapped the 5 upper falls. We didn't have a 300 foot rope so we skipped the last one, but I'm getting one soon, so we'll return and finish it off right because the other falls were a lot of fun. We took the Stewart falls trail up and cut up to the right of the falls, working up some pretty steep stuff to get to the top. We then found some faint trails and bushwhacked quite a bit to get to the top. We realized, however, when it opened up more that we were well past the falls. But it was beautiful so we weren't too disappointed. And we got to down climb a mini-falls :) Anyway, we suited up and dropped in and I would say the flow right now is just right for a fun trip but not so much as to be dangerous (I did Bridal veil a month ago and it was at danger levels I thought). Jayson forgot his wet suit :cold: so he was pretty hosed by the end. Falls were up to 125 feet in length I would estimate and were a lot of fun. The shortest one was probably 25-30 feet. Some really beautiful country though, with some fun class C stuff. We left at 8 and didn't get done until 5. But, our group was 6 people, some less experienced than others and slower, and we probably lost at least an hour by going so far past the top falls. I'd say it could be done by a competent group of 3 in about 6 hours. I'd recommend at least 3mm wet suits and you'll probably get a little chilly even then. Had to make anchors at the top of each rappel but there were plenty of trees and bushes to facilitate that. Lots of fun. :cool2:

ilipichicuma
09-29-2011, 03:40 PM
I'm looking forward to going back when we get that rope. It's going to be amazing.

xxnitsuaxx
09-29-2011, 05:40 PM
I've got a 300 footer. If you guys want to get out and hit it soon let me know. Heck - I've got a 600 footer. We could double-strand that thing. And your friend without a wetsuit - I'm surprised he didn't die doing it in jeans and a long sleeve cotton shirt. I'd rather rap naked than rap wearing that!

ghawk
09-29-2011, 10:08 PM
I've got a 300 footer. If you guys want to get out and hit it soon let me know. Heck - I've got a 600 footer. We could double-strand that thing. And your friend without a wetsuit - I'm surprised he didn't die doing it in jeans and a long sleeve cotton shirt. I'd rather rap naked than rap wearing that!

He rapped a few without a shirt, but the water was coming down hard enough he said it hurt his skin. After each rap he took out a fleece he had in a dry bag and wore that for a little bit. I'll send you a message about doing it again. I'd love to finish it off right. possibly in the next few weeks

Sombeech
09-30-2011, 07:55 AM
looks awesome. great pics! :cool2:

accadacca
09-30-2011, 03:18 PM
Good times! Thanks for sharing. :popcorn:

CarpeyBiggs
09-30-2011, 03:22 PM
makes for some badass photos, that's for sure. cool stuff :2thumbs:

accadacca
09-30-2011, 04:08 PM
Good times! Thanks for sharing. :popcorn:
Agreed! :stud:

jumar
10-03-2011, 07:19 AM
I've got a 300 footer. If you guys want to get out and hit it soon let me know. Heck - I've got a 600 footer. We could double-strand that thing. And your friend without a wetsuit - I'm surprised he didn't die doing it in jeans and a long sleeve cotton shirt. I'd rather rap naked than rap wearing that!
I second that

bshwakr
10-03-2011, 07:52 AM
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antdun
10-05-2011, 07:05 PM
Did you see any black or gold slings in there?
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I didn't see any slings, but we didn't venture too close to the top of the 300 foot falls because we knew we didn't have the rope to do it.