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    [Conditions] Cathedral in the desert is a nice place right...

    Cathedral in the desert is a nice place right now. I was there in mid June at 3601'. We did Clear Creek from the top. Some in our group came up from the lake and met us at the big rappel. At 3601',...
  2. [News] Kudos to Clark. Nice

    Kudos to Clark. Nice
  3. Thread: Lake Powell

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    [Beta] Did Clear Creek from the lake a couple of weeks...

    Did Clear Creek from the lake a couple of weeks ago. Lots of pots all sizes, lots of sheer wall exits. Most had water but water levels were very low, many very serious. We stemmed or bypassed all of...
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    I know of Boundry-out Kolob Creek being done in a...

    I know of Boundry-out Kolob Creek being done in a day, small group that knew how to move. I've wanted to try it some time, would not try the full Kolob in a day.
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    One thing worse than going up Wild Wind Hollow,...

    One thing worse than going up Wild Wind Hollow, and that's going up in the dark! :lol8:
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    [Trip Report] Wow! It is different up there. Very nice Mark! ...

    Wow! It is different up there. Very nice Mark! :haha:
  7. [Trip Report] Thanks for the report: Lep photos remind me of...

    Thanks for the report: Lep photos remind me of last Sat. The mention of the unbearable flies surprises me. We had almost no trouble with them.
    but it was breezy/windy. Lucky, I guess
  8. [Conditions] North Wash last weekend: Blarney, Morocco, East Leprecaun.

    Friday and Saturday: it was hot and breezy, but breeze was a blessing. Saturday it looked like were the only
    ones in the Irish canyons. Flies not bad at all, breeze may have helped with that....
  9. [How To] Driving times? Provo to North Wash?... Blue John?

    Coming from northern Utah, I was wondering on driving times to
    North Wash and Blue John canyon.

    Say from Provo..

    THIA.
  10. Thread: HTP rope.

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    I like Tom's Canyonero. If it lasts much longer...

    I like Tom's Canyonero. If it lasts much longer than other ropes because of the "sheath-heavy" design, then it is quite economical.

    ""The Canyonero is longer lasting (than the 8mm and 8.3mm) and...
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    Rope lost (stuck) in Spry on July 9th 2011

    My daughter hiked Spry with some friends yesterday.
    they stuck a rope near the end (3rd to last rappel?).

    It is a 200ft teal 8mm.
    If some one recovers it, I'd be interested in getting it back....
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    Burro Wash conditions 6/18/11

    Was in Burro Wash on Saturday. A great day for it.

    Expected some cold water but, the canyon was totally dry from Kelsey's Rap 1 to
    the mouth of the canyon. Some areas of South Central Utah got a...
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    I attended the "Scout Leader Training...

    I attended the "Scout Leader Training Opportunity" offered by Clark and Spidey last Friday and Saturday. It was great. It was practical and fun. It focused on canyoneering and being safe. If you are...
  14. Thread: West Canyon

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    You don't have to come from the lake. I've seen...

    You don't have to come from the lake. I've seen trip reports from those who came in from the south. One of Kelsey's books may discuss this.
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    Bernell in Telephone

    Bernell in Telephone
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    I have been out on Death Point, many years ago. I...

    I have been out on Death Point, many years ago. I knew the landowner to the north. Not sure has has the land now.
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    Water falls? Was there flow in Boundary? If so...

    Water falls? Was there flow in Boundary? If so how much?
    Thanks
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    In July we tried to get a permit for 23rd, but...

    In July we tried to get a permit for 23rd, but the BC desk said it was closed due to the construction.
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    I have a 200' 9.3mm rope in one of Tom's 'small'...

    I have a 200' 9.3mm rope in one of Tom's 'small' rope bags and it fills the bag nicely. The 'medium' had lots of extra room, too much for what I wanted. Imlay rope bags are great.
  20. Thread: Lake Powell

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    [Beta] This is the head of Face canyon proper (main...

    This is the head of Face canyon proper (main canyon) where the lake enters the slot. This was Jul 2009. The time to have been here was 2008 and earlier when the water level was 30-50 feet lower. I...
  21. Thread: Lake Powell

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    [Beta] I've been in this Face side canyon a few times....

    I've been in this Face side canyon a few times. Once at low water where it was quite a walk to where Shane's photo is. (The lake was receeding and there was water running out of the sandstone.)...
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