Sandstone Addiction
10-06-2015, 10:46 PM
Hooked up with some friends for a day trip to the North Fork of Robbers Roost. The group consisted of Charlie and Jack (friends from work), Jack's son Mykal, his daughter Crystal and myself.
I love the Roost. Such a special place, not only beauty wise, but also for the historical aspects. I've had the North Fork on my short list for quite a while now and was finally able to descend it on an unseasonably hot late September day. Not sure the actual high temp, but it had to be near 90F.
We met at the Little Acorn at 5am and was at the upper TH by the gate by 9am. The hike to the first rap was pleasant in the cool morning and the canyon was equally as nice. All anchors were in great shape and webbing was nearly new. Because of the extra warm day, we opted to take the early exit and skip the Crack. We saw the exit and continued down to enjoy the last dark slot section before the last rap and then retreated back up canyon to start the exit hike. Made it back to the gate at 3pm.
The heat certainly took some of the charm away from what would have been a nice desert hike. Still beats the best day at work though! :2thumbs:
We finished the day with a run through the Goblin's Lair which was amazing. Although they now charge $2 for the permit on top of the entrance fee ($10) which was kind of a surprise. I asked the nice lady who took our money what the $2 was for, and she curtly replied "for us" :facepalm1:. She went on to say that she really had no idea what the new fee paid for. The Goblin's Lair took us just under 2 hours car to car.
Made it back to Happy Valley just after 9pm.
Looking down from top of first rap.
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At the first rap, I opted to downclimb it while on belay. Of course, it was easier than it looked :haha:
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Great canyon to practice meat anchors, sequencing and partner assists.
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2nd rap with awkward start.
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Looking back at the 2nd rap.
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Fun to see critters in the canyon.
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Goblin's Lair was a blast.
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Thanks Jack and Charlie for the pics and helping make this a fantastic day.
I love the Roost. Such a special place, not only beauty wise, but also for the historical aspects. I've had the North Fork on my short list for quite a while now and was finally able to descend it on an unseasonably hot late September day. Not sure the actual high temp, but it had to be near 90F.
We met at the Little Acorn at 5am and was at the upper TH by the gate by 9am. The hike to the first rap was pleasant in the cool morning and the canyon was equally as nice. All anchors were in great shape and webbing was nearly new. Because of the extra warm day, we opted to take the early exit and skip the Crack. We saw the exit and continued down to enjoy the last dark slot section before the last rap and then retreated back up canyon to start the exit hike. Made it back to the gate at 3pm.
The heat certainly took some of the charm away from what would have been a nice desert hike. Still beats the best day at work though! :2thumbs:
We finished the day with a run through the Goblin's Lair which was amazing. Although they now charge $2 for the permit on top of the entrance fee ($10) which was kind of a surprise. I asked the nice lady who took our money what the $2 was for, and she curtly replied "for us" :facepalm1:. She went on to say that she really had no idea what the new fee paid for. The Goblin's Lair took us just under 2 hours car to car.
Made it back to Happy Valley just after 9pm.
Looking down from top of first rap.
81980
At the first rap, I opted to downclimb it while on belay. Of course, it was easier than it looked :haha:
81981
81982
81983
81984
Great canyon to practice meat anchors, sequencing and partner assists.
81985
2nd rap with awkward start.
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Looking back at the 2nd rap.
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81988
81989
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Fun to see critters in the canyon.
81991
81992
81993
81994
81995
81996
81997
81998
81999
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Goblin's Lair was a blast.
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82002
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Thanks Jack and Charlie for the pics and helping make this a fantastic day.