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    Quick rappel practice?

    Ok, kind of a funny question, but ... just picked up a new belay device I'd like to use to replace the old 8 maybe. I'd like to use it a bit before getting into a canyon obviously. Kind of short on...
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    Thanks everyone. Going to take rap gear.

    Thanks everyone. Going to take rap gear.
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    Thanks for the picture. I see in the background...

    Thanks for the picture. I see in the background on the left side where we went down before I believe - is it the worn spot where the fellow in the blue and red helmet is?

    The other spot does look...
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    Ok, I see. So the sloped "rappel" with an 8-10...

    Ok, I see. So the sloped "rappel" with an 8-10 ft vertical is on the south side...which you'd have to jump to? And the line down the North side is more difficult?
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    Subway -- has something changed?

    All,

    I'm planning a trip down the Subway in about 10 days. Last time I did it was in 2011 or 12. My brother and I carried harnesses and rappel equipment and never had occasion to use it. ...
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    This is possibly the key. Of my 4 kids, only 1...

    This is possibly the key. Of my 4 kids, only 1 has been a tantrum thrower. The older 3 are quite mild mannered, and can be either distracted or talked out of whatever they wanted, or at least they...
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    [Trip Report] My kids (10-8-4-2) really liked the "Many Pools"...

    My kids (10-8-4-2) really liked the "Many Pools" hike in the book last time we were down there.

    If you have a 4 wheel drive, we also really enjoyed Peek-a-boo canyon to the South and East of the...
  8. Well, making it almost through RI is a start! ...

    Well, making it almost through RI is a start!

    Actually, I heard a bike shop hooked him up with a better bike. I hope he makes it. Could be a great weight loss tactic. I've thought about taking...
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    Based on what our scout troop does to them, I'd...

    Based on what our scout troop does to them, I'd say they are pretty bomb proof. They stay dry as long as nothing is touching the sides. Very dry, in fact -- I've been impressed after sitting out a...
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    [Trip Report] That is the good and bad about the Wasatch Front....

    That is the good and bad about the Wasatch Front. Great riding on our doorstep! Also, great riding and hiking on the doorstep of a million other people. My ride down Little Cottonwood Creek last...
  11. Thread: Strava Club

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    Yep, Strava is actually a pretty cool program. ...

    Yep, Strava is actually a pretty cool program. For me, I don't care so much about comparing times with others (although, admittedly, I do check it out!), but I compare against my own times. I like...
  12. Very cool!

    Very cool!
  13. Thread: Strava Club

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    Funny. I've never witnessed the "Strava" yelling...

    Funny. I've never witnessed the "Strava" yelling -- I thought it was just urban legend!
  14. [Trip Report] Wonderful place, and we found a great spot off...

    Wonderful place, and we found a great spot off Little Wildhorse Cyn road:

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    We camp w/ 4 kids all the time (age 10-2). But...

    We camp w/ 4 kids all the time (age 10-2). But our "list" is parked next to the house -- it is a 27' travel trailer. Makes it real easy, just throw clothes and food in and we're off.

    But we...
  16. [Trip Report] Thanks for the pics and trail report! I'm...

    Thanks for the pics and trail report! I'm planning to take my family down there this weekend. I haven't been since college 15 years ago. Looking to take the kids to the valley and probably do some...
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    Joined!

    Joined!
  18. Thread: Hiking Socks

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    [Gear] I have a few different brands, not sure what they...

    I have a few different brands, not sure what they are, but the key ingredient seems to be a good blend of Merino wool for me. I've purchased several pair at Rec Outlet for not too much $$, and been...
  19. I love the program, although Clarkson is my least...

    I love the program, although Clarkson is my least favorite presenter of the three. If they can continue without him, or replace him with someone else, I'd love to watch the show.

    But I'm afraid...
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    That's all I need to entice me to trade up to a...

    That's all I need to entice me to trade up to a '15!

    Geez, what a joke. I love the sound of a V8 as much as anyone, but I got over the 'sound' of the V6 about 5 minutes into my first test...
  21. Scout in 2 different states (neither were Utah),...

    Scout in 2 different states (neither were Utah), now scout leader in Utah. Can confirm.

    The story doesn't make much sense, though. How and why one would fall a tree on the highway???
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    Interesting ... I know that 3 of the flat out...

    Interesting ... I know that 3 of the flat out worst guys on my high school football team (bullies, malicious, mean-spirited guys who just liked to hurt for fun) ended up being cops. Given the juvie...
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    [Trip Report] Well, we have a million people trying to use the...

    Well, we have a million people trying to use the same trails and have drinking water in a desert and all of that. But don't let that inconvenience you! And sorry for being so uptight ...
  24. Thread: Strava

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    I've also used Strava for about a year now,...

    I've also used Strava for about a year now, although I've graduated from running the phone app to uploading rides from a Garmin 510. It is fun to see the details of your ride and track how many...
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    [Help] They only can't live without them if you have no...

    They only can't live without them if you have no rules pertaining to them. My kids have always had very strict/regulated tv/video/computer time, and at this point, they know the limits, don't whine...
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