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Slot Machine
08-26-2012, 04:09 PM
Steph and I tackled The Great White Icicle on Saturday, August 25 2012.

The Icicle is a pretty straightforward route. Rope management proved to be the biggest challenge. We did it a little differently than described on Climb-Utah.
http://climb-utah.com/WM/icicle.htm

All rappels were down the east side of the falls (RDC):

R1: 50 feet
R2: 140 feet
R3: 200 feet
R4: 200 feet
R5: 100 feet

I think this is the easiest way to do the route. Rappel #3 on the west side of the falls is in an awkward spot and easy to miss. I missed it, but spotted another anchor on the east side of the falls, so it wasn't a big deal.

The Icicle was a great way to spend a hot summer afternoon!

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http://amazingslots.blogspot.com/2016/05/steph-and-i-tackled-great-white-icicle.html
Mountaineer
08-26-2012, 04:52 PM
:thumbup:
jman
08-26-2012, 05:51 PM
Definitely a fun one for a quick getaway.
PG Rob
08-28-2012, 08:59 AM
Nice work Bob. Sorry to miss out!
ewestesen
09-02-2012, 08:13 PM
Inspiring, think it'll make a perfect quick trip tomorrow!:2thumbs:
BlakeC
09-09-2012, 10:06 PM
Sweet... Bring on the ice :)
moab mark
09-10-2012, 05:52 AM
That looks like a lot of fun. I think it is time to send Tom some money for a few rope bags.
Slot Machine
09-10-2012, 06:49 AM
I think it is time to send Tom some money for a few rope bags.


:iagree:

*digs in the couch cushions for some change* :haha:
Iceaxe
09-10-2012, 08:38 AM
Inspiring, think it'll make a perfect quick trip tomorrow!:2thumbs:

Rope bags are pretty much a "must have" item when doing any canyons with flowing water. Otherwise your ropes get washed under rocks and boulders and become stuck and tangled.
ilipichicuma
09-18-2012, 08:48 PM
Rope bags are pretty much a "must have" item when doing any canyons with flowing water. Otherwise your ropes get washed under rocks and boulders and become stuck and tangled.

Holy crap is that the truth! That's probably the biggest downside of flowing water canyons.
Brian in SLC
09-19-2012, 10:00 AM
Holy crap is that the truth! That's probably the biggest downside of flowing water canyons.

Pretty minor compared to gettin' stuck in a siphon, trapped in a reversal, or, hypothermia. Drowning would be a bit of a bummer too.

Rope bags are nice in ANY type of canyon!