bhalvers2002
07-15-2017, 09:38 PM
Finally got around to a video of the adventure
https://youtu.be/8gqxT5j7Y6E
HEAPS 6/17
Great day with 5/4 wetsuits (some in group of four with more) 13 hours car to car at grotto. Had to wait an hour for group ahead us to run final raps. I wasn't cold but did think water felt cold. No longer full though a lot of water. Handful of parter assists, lots of pack tosses. Last time I did the canyon it was full, this time about 1 foot below full on most bigger potholes. I may not understand water sources in heaps but I would guess IF no rain in next couple of weeks a handful of these pots could become a handful. Examples, in first narrows approaching arch, that pothole would get tricky. Some logjams throughout could be harder with a bit less water. The pothole in 2nd narrows just before pool with climb out to sketchy ledge jump was already tough. Losing some more water there could make this a big challenge. Can't name them all but I didn't think Saturday was easy mode, but a good challenge , a lot of work and a fun romp.
Still not clear how folks get trapped in devils pit.
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19399111_1676384549043167_1567203299229425631_n.jp g?oh=02d13d36e1b248d53453bd5bac8fedac&oe=59C99A71
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19274962_1676384605709828_4271096798396157975_n.jp g?oh=05c3339b5dac08b25dfc8863f3f67168&oe=59D9C714
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https://youtu.be/8gqxT5j7Y6E
HEAPS 6/17
Great day with 5/4 wetsuits (some in group of four with more) 13 hours car to car at grotto. Had to wait an hour for group ahead us to run final raps. I wasn't cold but did think water felt cold. No longer full though a lot of water. Handful of parter assists, lots of pack tosses. Last time I did the canyon it was full, this time about 1 foot below full on most bigger potholes. I may not understand water sources in heaps but I would guess IF no rain in next couple of weeks a handful of these pots could become a handful. Examples, in first narrows approaching arch, that pothole would get tricky. Some logjams throughout could be harder with a bit less water. The pothole in 2nd narrows just before pool with climb out to sketchy ledge jump was already tough. Losing some more water there could make this a big challenge. Can't name them all but I didn't think Saturday was easy mode, but a good challenge , a lot of work and a fun romp.
Still not clear how folks get trapped in devils pit.
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19399111_1676384549043167_1567203299229425631_n.jp g?oh=02d13d36e1b248d53453bd5bac8fedac&oe=59C99A71
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19274962_1676384605709828_4271096798396157975_n.jp g?oh=05c3339b5dac08b25dfc8863f3f67168&oe=59D9C714
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