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Count me in. The only thing I've got is the Coalville derby Aug 5th which I'd like to be at but I don't have to. So my choices are end of July and second weekend in Aug. I guess throwing in shrimp depends on which weekend we go :haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
I've never been a fan of Heinken..... if I'm going to do some serious beer drinking "Molson Ice" (what did ya expect? :haha:) is my current beer of choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kazak
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Hey Shane - I looked for a route description for Cheesebox on Climb-Utah, but I couldn't find one. What gives?
I think maybe you should work on that... :haha:
By the way, I'm inviting another newb from Monticello here. I think we should probably cap this trip at three newbs. Others are welcome to come along if they are experienced....and they like jumbalaya.
So I asume the trip is still on?
Yup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kazak
I'm shooting for Cheesebox (east fork) on Saturday, August 5th. Sunday we can decide what we wanna do. Some ideas are: Fry Canyon, Arscenic, West Fork Cheesebox, Gravel Canyon, Little Horse Tanks, etc, etc.
My friends here in Monticello are stoked too. They have climbing experience, and a little canyoneering experience.
Should be fun. Looking forward to it.
Hey Icthys - you still going? I can help out with the food if you want - either monetarily or otherwise (Jumbalaya is not a cheap dish). Let me know.
I'd bring the drinks and help with the food. Sounds great for Aug 5th, I am in :)
I'm still going. Aug 5th? Damn I love that Coalville derby.Quote:
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
I'm good on the jambalaya, it's actually not very expensive, it's the least I can do for a nice comfortable trip down a canyon.
Who else will be going down from SLC/Provo? We should hitch a ride together.
I'm in.... :2thumbs:
Looking to share a ride down with someone. I live in Draper.
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I'll be driving down from SLC, depending on how many people are coming I can bring my Honda Element (box on wheels :2thumbs: ) or my Civic (gasmilage). I live in Millcreek area.
But what if my friends saw me riding in an Element? :haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kazak
If Cheesebox is the plan the road requires high clearance vehicles as a minimum. 4x4 is required if the White crossing is in bad condition.
So what is the plan exactly?
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If a high clearance and/or 4x4 is required I can take the Xterra. I'm up in Heber so if there is anyway to meet in Provo/Orem that'd be great. We could even leave from Heber, head up to Duchesne, and then on down to Price (very nice drive and NO traffic).Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Come on Rock, what is the plan?
I can shuttle SLC gang to Heber or wherever in my Civic...
Are we planning on going on Friday?
Cheesebox on Saturday
Whatever on Sunday. Maybe Horse Tanks, or Gravel,.....whatever.
I bought a brand new 60m Imlay 9mm rope for this trip. Let's break it in proper!
Let's meet somewhere off hwy 95 on Friday night...
I have a feeling these names won't show up on a topo map. I'm a topo junky and I'd like to look up the area we are going to. Any waypoints or actual names I can use instead of the name of the box Iceaxe keeps his nuts in?Quote:
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
Since we are doing Cheesebox I assume I need to take the X. I really don't want to go to Salt Lake to pick up the two of you and then drop you off on the way home. Provo would be the best place to meet, any ideas where we could meet and leave a vehicle for the weekend?
Plan on meeting at the Soldiers Grave on Friday night. There are several pretty nice places to camp just off the main road. My favorite is a large slickrock platform just behind the grave overlooking White Canyon. This is also central to a bunch of good stuff and makes an easy meeting place.
I'll just plan on driving myself cause I don't want to screw with trying to meet up and stuff. Not worth the hassle and I plan to do The Black Hole on Sunday cause I haven't done it for a long time. It also makes the trip back to SLC reasonable. If someone ones to meet at my house Friday after work and ride down that's cool....
Directions to the Soldiers Grave:
From the Utah town of Hanksville drive south on highway 95 for 67 miles. The Cheesebox Road (San Juan County Road 227a or 2271) is located on the north side of highway 95 at mile marker 66.8. This is also the location of the "Soldier's Grave".
History of The Soldier's Grave:
In 1884 several cowboys got into a dispute with some Paiute Indians concerning the ownership of a horse. The cowboys called in the U.S. Cavalry to help them with the dispute. A chase ensued during which the Paiutes ambushed the soldiers and killed two of them. The Soldiers are buried at the marked grave just off highway 95. The Paiutes were never captured.
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Sooo......you're just crazy enough to attempt the Black Hole huh?
Are you bringing a wetsuit? I'm intrigued...I might just follow ya.
I'm not really worried about the Black Hole.... its not a big deal for experianced canyoneers (hikers maybe). And you can always just reverse course if you don't like what you find. If no one wants to go with me I'll be doing it solo, which means I don't really think a too scary.
I'll bring a wet suit down with me but I highly doubt that I'll carry it. I've never used a wetsuit before in the Hole. But then again, I don't get cold easy. I probably have a couple extra shorties around the house I could toss in. That is more then enough protection in August. We are already going to cook.
You Montecello guys could also hit Fry on your way home. Or maybe after Cheese Box if anyone is up for it.
Black Hole
http://climb-utah.com/CM/Files/blackhole1.jpg
Nope. I think you talked me into 'doin the Hole' with ya.
These Monticello guys I'm bringing along have heard stories about the Black Hole, and really want to do it.
Maybe we'll hit Fry Canyon after Cheesebox, and then do the Hole on Sunday. Three canyons in one trip! :2thumbs:
We'll see....
Here is a pic of my hot, young, stripper wife in the Black Hole.....
......now stop typing with one hand.......
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To all planning on joining in on this trip:
Be sure to remember to pack your lunch in either a drybag, or triple bagged in ziplock bags, or your bologna sandwiches might get a little soggy.
Also remember to bring several changes of clothes and shoes. This trip will be WET!!
Hey Kazak - you're bringin the camera right?