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heliodor
Joined: 09 Apr 2008
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Location: Pullman, WA
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:22 am Post subject: long technical hiking in the Kaiparowits plateau |
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| I'm looking for people with info re: long technical backpacking (5-10 days) in the Kaiparowits plateau. I received a great route from a fellow forum member last Spring but lost all the info in a Windows related tragedy. |
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rockgremlin
Joined: 09 Dec 2004
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Location: ***MOAB***
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Does Grand Gulch qualify as being in the Kaiparowits plateau? Just how technical do you want? Ropes mandatory? |
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heliodor
Joined: 09 Apr 2008
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Location: Pullman, WA
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| Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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No, I was thinking more along the lines of the plateau area and it's drainages due west of the Escalante River. Technical is fine, though I like to be out for 7+ days if possible, so minimal gear is best.
Are you referring to the Grand Gulch that drains Hall Creek at the base of the Waterpocket Fold?. That is an area I've been curious about as well, so if you have info to share... :nod: |
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adrians
Joined: 17 Nov 2006
Posts: 36
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| Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Which part are you interested in? its a big area. I have been out there for mutliple days at a time. email me and I will see if I know the area you are interested in. |
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Jammer
Joined: 11 Mar 2007
Posts: 18
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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| Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Heya--
I hiked across the Kaiparowitz a few years back: From Paria over to Wahweep Canyon, across to Last Chance, over to Reece, and then out Left Hand Collect Canyon. It was actually just part of a longer hike from Kanab to the Henry Mountains. Check out the trip report at:
www.curbpavement.com (Hike #1)
Crossing Dry Wash Canyon in the middle of the plateau
Let me know if I can help with any specifics. I'm looking at doing another hike through this area so I have more info if needed.
Have fun, |
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goofball
Joined: 17 Dec 2005
Posts: 800
Location: vegas
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| Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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| very cool stuff jamal. 'im jealous. one of these years i'll be free to do some long distance hiking. till then thanks for the vicarious thrill ! |
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