Answering for myself. I called the Kolob desk (seems easier to get through to them) and they told me it was still closed. They claimed to be "checking it everyday" but I'm skeptical of that. Ugh.
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Answering for myself. I called the Kolob desk (seems easier to get through to them) and they told me it was still closed. They claimed to be "checking it everyday" but I'm skeptical of that. Ugh.
Are you also asking about Das Boot? I assume that they will not open Das Boot for awhile - unless they are waiting for Das Boot to be passable before issuing the green light for Subway. :ne_nau:Quote:
Originally Posted by ststephen
I guess I should have read more carefully, I didn't know that... maybe I will stay Sunday night it thats ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by ststephen
The countdown has begun - next week at this time, the potluck will be in full swing!
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Sweet, it sounds like the Subway is finally open again. Maybe we won't need that backup plan after all. :2thumbs:
At one point we were talking about some of us starting early and doing Das Boot before meeting the rest of the group at the junction. Is anyone still interested in trying this? There are 6 walk-up spots available. I could probably get to the backcountry desk Saturday morning to try for them, but since I'll be staying in St George (and with Family) Friday night and we are planing to hike Taylor Creek in the Kolob section Saturday morning it would be out of my way and would probably annoy the wife. Is anyone going to be in the main canyon or at the backcountry desk Saturday morning?
Das Boot is still closed.
Alright then, that answers that. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Felicia
It seems that Das Boot is now open.
Alright! Things are coming together. A few items I wanted to post:
Das Boot: Don - talk to Dave (Pubalz) about getting the permit. Dave said previously he would get it on Friday. It will be either 5 or 4 for Das Boot. Aaron will stick with his friend Jack. I'm on the fence. I may stick with the main group as it would take some persuading to split up with Robin and we have Mon & Tue for more canyons. We should firm when we know you have the permit and what time you will start to make the meet up at the junction as close as possible. We want to have a leisurely time in Subway AND make it back for plenty of fest time. So the Das Boot group will need to start quite early.
BBQ: So far we've got,
jman: burgers, buns, ketchup, mustard
Dave: Chili
Don: Charcoal, Dutch Oven desert, beer
Me: beer, soft drinks, burger extra stuff (cheese, tomatoes, onion), bruschetta appetizer
Just keep thinking of stuff we don't have. Like firewood! Any locals have a stash of wood they can bring up?
Saturday: I'm going to post an invite for the MTB ride in the bike forum in case bikers aren't following here. I think there is a family hike going on elsewhere if others want to join that. Anyone want to meet for Pizza on Saturday night or something else?
Can't wait to see you all around the BBQ! :banana:
What's up all. Rejoining late as usual...
Anything in particular needed for the BBQ? If not I'll just show up with some default meat and some form of snacks.
Paul, Don -- sounds like we are good for Subway? What's up with this Boot thing? Flying seat-of-pants so I'm happy to join for anything from hikes to any canyon in which we can expect a reasonable chance of survival. :)
Any spot to stay for Saturday? I can be small... Planning to stay at group site on Sunday if that's still good.
We will bring up a grundle of cedar for a fire saturday night.Quote:
Originally Posted by ststephen
You'll want to bring that wood (and yourselves) on Sunday night!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelon1
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Originally Posted by ibenick
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Originally Posted by Erik
@Erik; Ibenick (Nick) has 2 watchman sites reserved for Saturday the 18th and as far as I know just him, Pubalz (Dave) and I will be in them. Hit him up in a PM ‘cause I expect we can make room for you that night.
This is true, I booked two sites. Pubalz is going to pay for the first site I booked and I'll be in the other. Not sure which one Don is crashing in but I'm sure we'll have plenty of room between the two sites. I'll email you the information.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don
It has come to my attention that some folks have been mistakenly thinking that the BBQ fest at the Watchman Group site E001 was on Saturday. It is not. We have that site for our BBQ on Sunday June 19. We were unable to secure a large group site for Saturday and decided to have the BBQ on Sunday instead.
Hope you all can come hang with us on SUNDAY!
As I will be unable to rent the kids wet suits do to unexpected car expenses this month plus Sarah taking a crash on her bike on injuring her arm, we will be doing the family hike Saturday instead of biking and Keyhole. Also Alison and I have figured out our issues with the kids on Sunday so most likely we will all be at the BBQ. I still plan on bringing pulled pork and sunshine cookies. Look forward to seeing you all soon!
I'm going to be backpacking La Verkin Creek in Kolob Friday into Saturday if anyone wants to join. Thought I had a partner lined up but it fell through and now I'm solo. Planning on being into Springdale early Saturday afternoon for the rest of the festivities. Email me if you're interested.
Phew! Road tripping my life away this past week. I will be there in all my ridiculous glory. Not sure what I am bringing to the BBQ though because I can't think that far in advance. It will be good though. So stupid question moment: should I rent a wetsuit?:popcorn: The reason I ask is because I am going to have to factor that into my "timeline" of what and how much running around I need to do.
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Originally Posted by abirken
The water is going to be cold and you will be swimming in it. Not long stretches, but definitely swimming. You will be miserable without neoprene socks, those are a must-have. But I think a wetsuit will make the day more enjoyable and is probably worth your time/money...
Wetsuit or not; throw a light fleece or sweater (and maybe a fleece cap) into a dry bag and bring it along...
I hope my 3/2 wetsuit will be enough or i mite have to rent myself
You're worrying about Das Boot, though. And Alison is worrying about the Subway. Alison - if you can get renting done, it would probably be worth having. Come do Keyhole with us on Saturday PM and you can rent it then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pubalz
Do you have any room left on your key hole permit ? Id like to do keyhole on sat. If not the permits are easy to get .
Dave, yes I have open slots for Keyhole on Sat. Love to have you! I assume your daughter will join as well? We're planning to meet at the VC between 1 and 1:30PM.
Yes she would like to go alsoshe loves this canyoneering stuff. She has a 4/3 wetsuit i think she'll be alright we did keyhole a couple years back with on problems but it was warmer then so well see. And thanks for letting us tag along :mrgreen:
Leaving tomorrow morning! Ending up? Somewhere. See you guys Saturday -- Paul I'll meet you at the VC 'round one or so. Well, guess it's about time to start getting my stuff together :)
Not sure how I got to thinking it was Saturday, anywho see ya'll tomorra!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ststephen
anyone know what time the guards leave the guard station?? 7pm? as much as I'd like to support the NPS I just don't got the money. $3 for camping yes, $25 to get in... hell no, thats more than a bottle of vadka. :lol8:
The fun has begun!
Bo with 3 drunk ladies.... Recipe for awesomeness. :haha:
generally I see them leave at 9 pm and arrive at 7 AM.Quote:
Originally Posted by theking648
aww you kidding me.. don't they have a life? :lol8: if I were them I probably wouldn't want to leave ether. I guess I have to find 25 buck :lol8: gold digging whoresQuote:
Originally Posted by trackrunner
Why don't you park by the theater and walk over the foot bridge. That has got to be cheaper.
i think that option is about $12. or if you have the cell phone # of someone who has paid they could come "pick you up" and use there pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Felicia
Dave, I'm sending you a PM with my cell #. I'm happy to drive you in. Only thing is I don't know what time we'll finish Subway, nor if I'll have cell reception up there. But give it a try.
Everyone else: feel free to check in at the E001 site any time after 12. The reservation number is:
2-15046303. I just noticed that they have the group listed as Boy Scoot Troop 654 because I last did Reserve America reservations for that troop. How funny - we're the Bogley Boy Scout Troop tomorrow! Also give my name: Paul Stevens. We're getting an early start on the Subway (TH at 7:00) so hopefully we'll be there not too late.
See you all soon!
I did some sweet talking for the extra ten bucks :lol8: if I didn't have to drop 110 bucks for hosting last week, and 70 bucks for business license this week I would be doing fine. :lol8: next week I should have some money rolling in.
so I'm going to have to do something nice for my poor old man... I invited him up to the BBQ, and even offered to mix him one of my special drinks again :haha:.... but he wasn't interested.
the pass is good for 7 days so I'll offer to work for him on saturday and he can take my mom to Zion. It's officially been 11 years since they have gone into the park.
so I plan on getting out of here around 3, I should be in Zion around 4:30.
see ya soon,
Dave
Hello there all you Bogley-festers from this past canyon weekend. I would LOVE to see the photos you all got of Keyhole and Subway. Should we post links here in this thread or start a new one?:nod::nod:
this is all I got... :haha: I love ya bo, you crazy tree monkey :lol8:
I'm so sorry guys that I couldn't get the burgers delivered to ya!
I wrote down Paul's (ststephen) info on a napkin and brought it down with me and someone in the car either threw it away or got stuck in the back somewhere as I couldn't find it.
I headed off actually on Saturday night, instead of Sunday so I couldn't have left them with anyone...
Next time for sure! Man, I feel so bad I missed it and everyone...:cry1:
Looking forward to the reports! Btw, I think creating a new thread for each canyon, but having the participants post their pictures and posts within the same thread would be the most beneficial and organized.
PS - I'll post my TR of the Subway with my 8 noobs within a week or so. What a good time in the Subway. Most of the sand has washed away in the slot! yay. The pools by the final rappel where deep! good times!
I'd love to see the photos too. I think it would be great if they were in their own trip report so they'd come up on the first page and all, ya know? :cool2: Sounds like you guys and gals had a blast.Quote:
Originally Posted by abirken