Best of 2010 Canyoneering Pictures

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I didn't know there was an Obama Canyon?!?

The bottom of it must drop out REALLY quick. jk. let's not turn this into a political thread.

The canyon is more hype than substance and the last rappel drops you into a big pile of shit..... :roflol:

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Actually we called it Obama Canyon because we used it to bailout of the canyon we originally planned. Calling it Obama Canyon was a joke since the bailouts were big news at the time. On the official trip report I changed the name to "Bailout Canyon" so it wouldn't turn into a political debate.

Taken 12/04/2010 on a Canon G10 from the top of Elephant Butte, Arches National Park
Not really a "canyon" descent, but since it's written up on Shane's site and we followed that route description, thought we would submit it. Used Photomatix Pro 3 on two photos. Does this meet all the "rules?"
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Oh all right, I guess I have some decent photos to share.

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Looking down the second rappel in Keyhole Canyon. It was 111 degrees on that day and I thought I might die on the hike up to the canyon. But I had never seen Keyhole look so photogenic.

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Near the end of Keyhole, at the drop into the "somewhat-flooded corridor." I learned something that day... when it's that hot out, even Keyhole is pretty warm!

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At the very end of Middle Echo Canyon.

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To balance out hot Keyhole, I ended up in Pine Creek at the end of October when it was 45 degrees out. It was chilly, and full of water, but we didn't have to share the canyon with anyone else. Most of the pictures didn't work because it was so dark, but this one did.

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Originally Posted by deathtointernet

To balance out hot Keyhole, I ended up in Pine Creek at the end of October when it was 45 degrees out. It was chilly, and full of water, but we didn't have to share the canyon with anyone else. Most of the pictures didn't work because it was so dark, but this one did.

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Awesome! Tom :moses:

Here's one from Birch Hollow:

http://www.sarahlizzy.com/Zion2010/Birch/Photo-7.jpg

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Taken Otc. 14, 2010 Last Rappel in Birch Hollow
Taken on a Canon G10

Forgot to mention that woman in previous photo is my wife.
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First big drop in Granary Canyon. Shot taken on 11/6/2010
on a canon SD850 IS compact, 8mp
Absolutely gorgeous day and conditions.

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Last Rappel (200 Ft.) in Granary
Our Son Shaun going first.
Nov. 6, 2010 Canon SD850 IS

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Granary Canyon - rappel known as "The Onion,"
however, to us it looked more like a high school
texbook diagram of a bladder!
Son Shaun belaying, me up top overseeing next in party
Nov. 6, 2010 Canon SD850 IS

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Originally Posted by CarpeyBiggs

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/...673d40eb_o.jpg
Khabre by megascapes, on Flickr

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Absolutely GORGEous! The water color is remarkable. Color saturation great!

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Originally Posted by peakbaggers

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Granary Canyon - rappel known as "The Onion,"
however, to us it looked more like a high school
texbook diagram of a bladder!
Son Shaun belaying, me up top overseeing next in party
Nov. 6, 2010 Canon SD850 IS

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Very cool photo! "That onion" is a great feature. Where is Granary Canyon? Moab area?

Nat

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Originally Posted by nat

Where is Granary Canyon? Moab area?

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About 15 minutes outside Moab

Beta for Granary Canyon

Not technical, but it was on the hike back to Hidden Splendor after Knotted Rope. I think the hiker is Don.

Another non-technical shot of my wife backpacking in Buckskin Gulch.

This is the lower end of Knotted Rope.

My quota is of my posts, not shots I took, right? (Don posted two of my shots). So I've got 2 more...

This is my son in Pine Creek

Maui, Oct '10. 550' rapAttachment 40831