And so our group was---
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And so our group was---
Nice pics as always dude! :2thumbs:
Thanks, Jake.........
I love these photos Kurt!! Thank you so much for taking them and for posting. Even more so thank you so much for an AHmaaaazing day in spry. I feel so grateful to have gone through the canyon with you guys.
Thanks for the pictures Kurt. :2thumbs:
The canyoneering belay and food fight of this thread has now been split off into it's own thread:
http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?64599
Please keep this thread on topic and related to comments regarding the TR and pictures... Thanks.
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Kurt, nice set of photographs. I've only been down Spry once, but it is still my favorite canyon. After looking at these pictures, I really want to go again.
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When I think back on past canyon trips--the canyons themselves, no matter the technical difficulty's they harbor, rarely bring back the kinds of memories, that the people on those trips do.
So as much as I enjoy canyons and I truly do, for their uniqueness and beauty that can only be shared by a minute cross section of folks-- But to watch the glimmer in the eyes of a person, upon completion of the first canyoneering challenge---that's priceless. To see a person so enthralled with their first few steps on rappel--thats priceless but I degress
It's also the reason I try to share those moments here, so others can see the smiles and get a feel for the wonder we all have had in these canyons--and maybe,some have lost!.......
Guess we all have our own personal reasons for doing what we do.
I've given up on counting canyons, rating canyons(although I did have some fun claiming new bests)and being involved with the political aspect of canyoneering, that for me, ruined the foundation of why I started into this sport---Fun.
I was asked to take part in the newly formed association, I refused on the basis that I know--once again, it would remove the factor from the sport I insist upon--the ability to enjoy and have fun in canyons while creating bonds and friendships. I do wish them the best.
So, while I know(maybe) that Kip tossed his comment out--tongue in cheek, it does make me wonder about the reasoning and motive's that some have for doing canyons. I think I'm going to keep my reasons simple.
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The reasons for canyoneering are very simple and basic to me..... He who has the most fun wins!
YMMV :banana: