Shane are you now suggesting the 1st weekend of March? Say March 1,2 &3?
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Shane are you now suggesting the 1st weekend of March? Say March 1,2 &3?
My rooms are booked for February 22 and 23, checking out the 24th.Quote:
Originally Posted by DougInGJCO
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So, what is everyone interested in? I am most interested in doing Elephant Butte or any of the Fiery Furnace stuff.
I'll probably do Rock of Ages Saturday as it is one of the few routes my kids haven't done and I have no video of the route. It's a route that also allows for a large group so anyone can join the fun.
Sunday I am pretty open.... :cool2:
Rock of Ages has that little spot where the canyon narrows for about 20 feet, and there is always water there. Are you just assuming it to be frozen or are you dry-suiting it?
Silly pony.... I'm just planning on wading through the water without a wetsuit... same as we always do...
http://climb-utah.com/Moab/Files/rockofages5.jpg
Shane, how long does Rock of Ages take (guess-timate of course)?
I'd be psyched for Elephant Butte too, and, Owl Rock is nearby (haven't climbed it since '86). Plenty o' fun!
I think we'll probably try to do Pleiades on Friday. Anyone know conditions, ie, is the middle got ice or is it a rock climb? Depending on motivation and how fast we are, possible we'd hit either Wall Street or the Ice Cream Parlor later in the day. Maybe. Ha ha.
My partner is more of a climber but interested in a day of canyoning. If you had to pick one, given the season, which?
Moab Brewery which night? Saturday? Someone should run trap on a number of folks and maybe we can nail down a table?
Im interested in Fiery Furnace
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ROA - 5 hours
Elephant - 4 hours
Lomatium - 5 hours (limited group size)
Depends who else knows which routes.
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This is the one I'd be most interested in, but I don't think I could remember the access route. It's been 10 years since I last did it. Is anyone who knows the route interested?Quote:
Lomatium - 5 hours (limited group size)
Elephant Butte wouldn't be a problem for me to lead.
PS, I'd be interested in climbing Owl Rock.
I'm game for Fiery Furnace
Weather is looking "ok" for the weekend...
Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.Friday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
We'll probably get to Moab on Thursday night post 8pm or so. Might stop at Ray's in GR for burger action enroute...
So what time and where is everyone meeting Saturday morning? The time is getting close.
I'm trying to make it down. Have to find someone to coach a BBall game Sat. How many are going? I can lead a group thru the furnace if some are interested. Does anyone know if there is snow in the furnace?
Update to forecast...looks like the temp's have popped up a bit:
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
A friend and I will be there from Thursday night on. We should be fairly self contained but could be willing to add onto a group too. I'll have a gob of ropes...
We'll be at the BW (groupon dealio).
We'll be down Saturday and Sunday and staying at the Canyonlands Bestwestern. I'd suggest we meet in the BW parking lot Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. I'll be easy to find as I'll be sorting gear on the tailgate of a white Toyota Tacoma.
With the exception of ropes, the Moab routes all take about the same gear and time commitment (4 to 5 hours). The one exception would be Granary Canyon which is a full day.
If someone was going to lead Granary (I'm not), they would need to met earlier and plan the trip out beforehand.
We plan to stop for dinner at Grogg's on the way down Friday afternoon (6:00 ish). Friday night we will probably be at the pool or the bar.
If someone else is going that can lead some of the Firey Furnace routes please PM me so we can try and work something out that allows everyone interested to visit the place (conditions permitting). I'm pretty open as to what I do.
Everyone should met ready to roll with the exception of ropes. If you have ropes bring them as some of the rioutes (Lomatium) require lots of rope.
:cool2:
Hmm... these pages are live Moab cam feeds
http://moablive.com/webcam.asp
http://us.webcams.travel/webcam/1233...-the-Sky)-Moab
If the snow is bad we might be more interested in rockart and ruins. I do know some great stuff in the area with the same type of time commitments.
I don't think those are live? They have been the same for a month.
Golf course said there is a bit of snow in the shade. They have been open for a few weeks.
The evolving forecast:
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday A chance of rain and snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Lomatium in the snow... February 2012
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Shane
I see that you plan on Rock of Ages on Saturday. Are you still willing to take some people through Lomatium and Krill? I dont think many know the route.:nod:
I'm trying to work it out so we have a firey furnace trip Saturday and Sunday. Hopefully that gets everyone through that wants to go in a reasonable size group. I need someone to step up and lead either the Saturday or Sunday group. I do have one person that might do it but nothing for sure yet.
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I got it worked out I'll be there. I can do either day. Lomatium or krill or both I'm easy.
Cool I would like to both if possible. I dont care what day. Thanks
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If you have an efficient group you can do both in one day.
Hey all,
Will anyone be around Friday. I would like to make a long day of it and try U- turn with my little guy, then hang out for some meetin' and greetin' before buzzing home. I can make town before lunch. I don't know if I have enough posts for Pm's so we may need to hash it out here.
I'm newish to the canyons. Climbing since '75. Vertical caving and alpine experience.
Little guy is 6 and seems confident on the rope.
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30% chance of snow and rain Saturday, but not bad:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...84532%2C%20USA
For any lurking noobs, I've got enough gear and rope to lead this route and offer belays on the raps. Let me know.
Anyone is welcome.... provided you have read this entire post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miner bill
When we say lead that means you have done the route before and can repeat it without getting everyone lost. Experienced canyoneers are always more than welcome to help round out a group and provide experience and safety.
Below is a short list of what is expected of people showing up at a "fest" that involves technical canyons.
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.
Everything you need to know is now in the first post of this thread. I'll keep it updated until noon Friday (Feb 22).
Conditions permitting.... we will have Moab Mark to lead the Firey Furnace on Saturday and Iceaxe to lead it Sunday.
:bandit:
Got to start them somewhere.
http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthre...ith-young-kids
I hope anyone that wanted to go would have read the guidelines. I thought this could be a nice warm-up for more challenging adventures Saturday and Sunday. I know it is difficult with a noob to the boards offering up help, but I can assure you all that my outdoor and rope handling skills are beyond solid. The offer was not made lightly. I hope the outcome of the weekend is that new people are met and maybe new friends made.
Cheers :friday:
Friends and fun... :2thumbs: You have come to the right place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miner bill
With regards to offering help, I was confused if you were offering rope skills or route knowledge. Both are very valuable at a Bogleyfest and always welcome.
:nod:
I have a small group (6) coming down to do canyons in Moab this weekend. I just barely found out about the fest this weekend. We are planning to try the canyons on the east side of the park Sat. (Undercover, MMI etc.) We would like to meet up Sun for a little fiery furnace action on Sun.
(I have read the entire thread.) We have plenty of gear. Holler if you need ropes or anything else.
just curious if anyone decided to do any ice down there?
If you have a group of six you are probably on your own with regards to the Furnace. I believe FF groups are limited to 10 max (maybe 12) if I recall correctly and I believe those that signed on back in November should be given first preference.Quote:
Originally Posted by shae
FWIW - group size is something we want to be careful with as it is at the top of Arches NP new management which has yet to be finalized.
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Packed up and ready to go!