I'll make specific canyon plans about a week out when we know who is coming and who is capable of leading what. I'm easy and plan to help where I can do the most good.
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I'll make specific canyon plans about a week out when we know who is coming and who is capable of leading what. I'm easy and plan to help where I can do the most good.
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This Bogleyfest appeals to me, because I haven't been to Utah in February, but I have a prior engagement at the same time (non-Canyoneering) in Krak
First time poster here. My fiance and I love Moab and are planning on coming. We're fairly new to canyoneering. I read a lot, but I need to gain some XP :mrgreen:. Can't wait!
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Winter Fest - will there be any registration, canyon sign-ups?
If we are not staying at the Best Western how, where will connections get made?
Headed to Moab this New Years weekend too.
This Moab fest will be very informal. We will probably designated a place to meet each morning and go from there. That has worked great in the past.Quote:
Originally Posted by DougInGJCO
We have tried the formal canyon sign-ups and such in the past and that system falls apart almost instantly when people meet and start mingling.
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Hi all!
My name is Sal Ciro and I'm very new to the Bogley Community. I wanted to say that a group of about a dozen (so far) advanced beginner-intermediate canyoneers from the Western Slope Adventurer meetup group are planning to attend and would make good participants but do not know the routes. Friday and Saturday would be the target dates. Would anyone be willing and commit in advance to lead Lo, Krill, Rock Ages, etc.? Thanks.
Best, be safe.
Sal
Might hop down for dinner one niteand meet a few of ya'll
Just found out I have a Hockey Tournament that weekend. Have to bail.:facepalm1:
Hello All,:naughty:
So, today I ask, Shane and others . .. . do you know of canyons I do not know that may be snow and ice free that may make a trip to Moab worthwhile Feb. 8-10?
On January 23rd the bike gang at Poison Spider sent an email letting me know the ground in their area was still 90% covered with snow. I live in Fruita, CO and our ground was 100% covered at that time.
Now, after a warm storm passing through, our ground is 90% snow covered so I am guessing Moab and it's higher reaches is probably still snow clad also. Temperatures are due to barely reach 32, if that for the coming week with single digit night-time lows.
We were in Fiery Furnace over New Year's weekend and at that time access to Lomation was guarded by icy slabs within the fins. Granted, had all in our party had ice grippers (Kahtoola Micro-Spikes preferred) we might have passed some of the ice but at what cost - spike marks and slides on the rock. That is hardly the way for canyoneers to treat an area that thousands of people visit every year; and, the Park Service may limit our use of if we do not show adequate stewardship?
Additional info -- Tierdrop and many others of that sort are north facing so even last year, an almost snow-less year on Moab red rock, visits by our group of canyoneers found some of those were icy and potentially treacherous; again, made safer but less environmentally wise if all were wearing ice grippers.
So, back to the original question, who knows of canyons that might be accessed and 'safe' this time of year, this unique winter?:nod:
I was thinking the same thing and was going to post.
Arches is beautiful in the snow, but as mentioned technical canyons may be sketchy if the weather doesn't change.
Either way, there is always good stuff to do in Moab, even with snow.
http://www.summitpost.org/images/medium/694192.JPG
There are a few technical canyons that might be OK in the snow as well. Skiing/snowshoeing in the La Sals as well. Horse Bottom along Potash Road is usually a good one to visit when the area is snowy and should be a safe route.
Here are the Moab webcams and it does look snowy:
http://moablive.com/webcam.asp
Shane/Scott + all,
Bruce here,long time Moab local.
Re. conditions we have just had 48 hrs above freezing w/rain. A lot of snow now gone except on N & NE aspects. Calling for warmer by weeks end.
Would love to tie -in w/you to meet & greet but rehabbing Rotator Cuff 6-8 wks.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to aid the cause.
Bruce
We're going to Moab for something to do, exactly what we do is of little importance to my family. If the canyons are not doable we will switch to arch bagging or rock art and ruins.... to me it's all good...
That and I'm not worried about snow as the trip is still two weeks away and a lot can happened in that time.
Anyhoo... we will have fun with or without you, snow or no snow....
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Unless something major comes up we are still in also
As of now, I'm not going to make it...but it sounds like I can jump back in if things change. Have fun! :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
So far my wife and I are in. Kind of depends on road conditions the day of our drive. Coming from western Montana.
Good news (from a canyoneering standpoint):
Most of the snow has melted around Moab and Arches. Temperatures tomorrow through Friday are supposed to be in the mid-40's though low 50's.
Bad news (from a canyoneering standpoint):
Another storm might hit this weekend, starting Friday night:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...2=-109.549&e=0
PS, is anyone interesting in doing some climbing in Wall Street on one of the days?
Here we are, a week (a little less) out, Shane. With the boggy nature of the ground I heard about in Moab yesterday and what I experienced today right behind Fruita, CO in the same or similar rock formations, I am wondering if this event is a 'GO'?
If it is, can you share some plans on what'll be happening.
You mentioned wanting to know who can lead what; I have done just about all the area trade routes found on Climb-Utah and can lead any of those for Bogley Fest canyoneers if the mud is not an event killer. I plan to come over maybe Friday night or early Satruday morning. Would we meet at your hotel? Or do you have another suggested rendevous spot for each morning?:roll:
From my prospective it would be much better to move this back two weeks. I have two reasons for doing so... the first is the weather is supposed to suck this weekend, second item is I have both my kids home from school sick today and I'm not sure how they will be doing by the weekend. The weather I can live with, but it's not much fun if part of your group is sick.
Thoughts?
Is it easy for all of us to change the hotel date? Someone should call and see if we can change the hotel date.
Groupon deal (we already paid for it) needs to be used before end of February. We have work obligations for the rest of February, so can't make it work.
I've set up a work meeting and a delivery of materials that I'm hauling up there on Friday so I will be there no matter if it gets changed or not.
I'm in with my brother for this weekend.
I moved my reservations at the BW to night of 21 checking out 24 a few weeks ago due to a shedule conflict. So, I'll be there that weekend regardless of what anyone else decides to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Forecast for this weekend doesn't look great:
Friday A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.Friday Night A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 34
Also, with respect to the Groupon deal, I asked the BW what weekends were available and the weekend of 15/16 Feb. wasn't. But, that last weekend was: nights of 22/23 Feb. They rebooked me and sent a new confirmation number.
Now i am unable to make it. maybe next time. have fun all. be safe
We are out also.... :sad:
Because of family issues and the weather forecast I rebooked for the nights of Feb 22 & 23.
I could do either weekend, but who is in for this weekend?
So as to not leave anyone hanging I could lead some canyons this weekend, but the catch is I don't think I could lead the stuff in the Fiery Furnace. I haven't done those canyons for 10 years and don't think I could find the approach.
If not many people are going this weekend, I'll change my hotel to February 22-24, but feel free to speak up if you are dead set on this weekend.
Hey all. New to the forum (hence the 'FNG' name :roll_lol:) Google'd Utah hiking forums this morning and seems that y'all are a pretty fun group of people. Trying to venture out to new places and people and came across this adventure trip, which seems pretty simple and low key. I love most of everything outdoors, I just dont have any gear i.e. ropes, spikes, harness, or anything like that. Just the clothes on my back and some hiking boots. Is there anything required for this?
I'm looking at going the 22-23rd.
Below is a short list of what is expected of people showing up at a "fest" that involves technical canyons.Quote:
Originally Posted by FNG
There is no cost for this trip, we are just a bunch of friends meeting to do canyons together, this is not a class or a guided trip! If you lack rappelling skills find someone to take you out to practice before the Bogleyfest. In the slot is not the time to learn to rappel. This means you know how to clip in and rappel without help, you do not 'freak-out' on long or awkward rappels, you can at least dog paddle if your route contains water. If you feel you need help in the canyons let someone know.... but ultimately.... YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!
Equipment:
Everyone is responsible for a harness, two locking biners, and a rappel devise that you know how to use! Helmets are advised, (bicycle helmets work for noobs).
Most Moab area canyons are dry, but some routes are wet... its up to you to know the difference and prepare properly. If the route is wet a full wetsuit is required this time of year. You will also want a dry bag to keep anything you want to stay dry in. If you need equipment post and maybe someone else can help you out.
Canyoneering Gear
http://climb-utah.com/Misc/gear.htm
Rope: We need several folks to bring ropes.
Yes, good list, and I would also add that if anyone doesn't have technical experience, but wanted to come anyway, there are still plenty of non technical things to do in the area as well.Quote:
Below is a short list of what is expected of people showing up at a "fest" that involves technical canyons.
Scott, myself and my brother will be in Moab Fri-Sun. We are experienced, but were originally hoping to explore Fiery Furnace. We would be willing to explore other areas.
The weather is also looking a bit better than it did a week ago.
I'm going to have to eject also. :sad:
Rescheduled for the 22 -23
Since almost everyone else has changed, I changed my reservation as well. I am now going 22-23.
Okjay, maybe some other time. If you need some beta for this weekend, let me know.
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Thanks for the info. I've done some rappelling but it was roughly 5 years ago and only a few times. If anyone is willing to assist me and learning the "ropes" of canyoneering I would be greatful, and likely buy you beers that night!?? I also plan on going down to Canyon Sports and having them teach me what I need to know. I'm quick to learn new things and dont have a fear of much. If so I plan on getting some gear so I can join y'all on the 22nd.
I think based on the mud today and the snow-rain forecast for the next few days a re-schedule looks prudent. A bunch of us will have to miss it the last weekend of the month as we have a canyoneering skills practice that has long been on the calander that weekend in Grand Junction.
Fun and best wishes to all who will be enjoying Moab and surrounds,
BTW here is a link to our event in GJ the same weekend http://www.meetup.com/WesternSlopeAd...ents/98093862/
Hey Scott I see that you live in Craig, CO. Check out this group which does a lot of canyoneering and is based in GJ, right along your way to UT. We are free to join and lots of fun. http://www.meetup.com/WesternSlopeAd...ents/98093862/