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07-13-2016, 08:28 AM
Thread: Lake Powell - Annies Canyon
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[Beta] I've done one of the Annies canyons, It was a...
I've done one of the Annies canyons, It was a long difficult day. Lots of Potholes. I was following others, so I am not going to even attempt to give any route info or beta as I was just along for...
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07-06-2016, 07:53 AM
Thread: 07/04/16 - Black Hole Rescue
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[News] The group failed to understand the canyon...
The group failed to understand the canyon drainage, the weather forecast (or didn't check), and the dynamics of the Black Hole. One of the members had hiked it before and "Knew" the canyon. They...
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04-04-2016, 04:42 PM
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Great Thread and topic. I would echo what has...
Great Thread and topic. I would echo what has been stated and I'll be sure to include in future instruction during courses more about the ethics of rappelling in crowded tourist areas. Shane is...
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03-07-2016, 12:39 PM
Thread: Hiking up Leprechaun (Right fork)
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If you do the entire canyon from top down there...
If you do the entire canyon from top down there are 3 rappels in the the Technical portion. You can by pass the first two rappels and enter mid canyon and still make it to the section referenced in...
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09-19-2015, 11:12 AM
Thread: Canyoneering with scouts
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Our company frequently does large scout groups...
Our company frequently does large scout groups and offer discounts for scout groups. We are limited to the areas we guide in so you'd need to be willing to come to south eastern Utah and hit some...
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08-24-2015, 10:02 AM
Thread: Slow Down!
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LMAO! Apparently she didn't know what she was...
LMAO! Apparently she didn't know what she was getting into. She needs to be sitting on the shore and not riding along in a boat.
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[Invite] I've got a 300' 8.3mm Imlay Canyonfire Rope. ...
I've got a 300' 8.3mm Imlay Canyonfire Rope. Very good rope, I love this rope a lot.
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04-15-2015, 08:10 AM
Thread: Goblin's Lair Permits soon to cost $2
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Boo - Arches already has the self serve permit...
Boo - Arches already has the self serve permit system now, it's just a matter of time before it changes. I don't mind paying a bit to gain a return on my investment, but it seems the permit fees are...
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04-11-2015, 10:11 AM
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[How To] OOh, I know I know!! :)
OOh, I know I know!! :)
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03-20-2015, 07:06 PM
Thread: various prussik applications
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We don't encourage auto blocks when giving...
We don't encourage auto blocks when giving instructions, but a fireman's belay should always be done. If anyone is to use a hitch for a back up, I like to use a VT French Braid Prussik. If anyone...
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03-16-2015, 08:16 AM
Thread: Poison Fest 2015
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[Trip Report] What a great day that was. Thanks for putting...
What a great day that was. Thanks for putting the trip together Blake.
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03-10-2015, 10:31 AM
Thread: Wetsuit Advice Needed
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While others opinions might differ I'd recommend...
While others opinions might differ I'd recommend staying away from any suite larger than a 5mm for canyoneering. The amount / or lack of movement that you would encounter in anything larger would...
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03-09-2015, 09:57 AM
Thread: Elephant Butte
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[Conditions] I did this route on Valentines Day and it was...
I did this route on Valentines Day and it was nice. No problems, must be all the new moisture to this area that washed out some of the sand there.
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03-05-2015, 03:38 PM
Thread: Canyon Videos
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[How To] I agree with Sombeech on his thoughts. I'd add,...
I agree with Sombeech on his thoughts. I'd add, when editing, don't drag it out. Make shorter clips of scenes, not the whole stinkin rappel, and we don't need to see everyone in the entire group...
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02-09-2015, 10:09 AM
Thread: Contingency Anchors!
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I am a huge fan of setting contingency anchors. ...
I am a huge fan of setting contingency anchors. This goes to an argument a few weeks ago on DRT vs. SRT again. Setting a contingency is allowing yourself an option to resolve a situation if it...
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01-29-2015, 11:21 AM
Thread: Canyoneering in the Fiery Furnace
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[Beta] Thanks for the info and effort in helping to...
Thanks for the info and effort in helping to further the use of the area Tim.
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01-26-2015, 12:34 PM
Thread: Canyoneering in Moab
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It's not closed, but does require permits to do. ...
It's not closed, but does require permits to do. Could be with the snow, they are limiting access during the winter.
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01-26-2015, 12:33 PM
Thread: Remote Survival -- "Panic Button"
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It seemed a bit too "White" for Moab. I'd think...
It seemed a bit too "White" for Moab. I'd think Moab they'd use more red rock scenery if it was that area. I was thinking maybe out towards Boulder Utah or the far outskirts of the Swell/Roost...
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01-22-2015, 09:31 AM
Thread: Canyoneering with UAVs
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Awesome Video and footage. Great shots in the...
Awesome Video and footage. Great shots in the canyons.
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01-17-2015, 04:01 PM
Thread: Single strand stone knot biner block?
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I love the thinking process and trying to look at...
I love the thinking process and trying to look at things differently, but is the Clove Hitch that broken that we need to have another knot to use in it's place? Hmmm....
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01-15-2015, 08:28 AM
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[Gear] A metal D ring won't make a whole lot of weight...
A metal D ring won't make a whole lot of weight difference when it comes down to it. One pro is that you will have a dedicated tie in point and less chance of mistaking another piece of nylon...
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01-13-2015, 02:55 PM
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I echo Little Wild Horse - although last time I...
I echo Little Wild Horse - although last time I took my kids out there we encountered some water in it that was unavoidable. We are currently getting snowed on in the Four Corners area so most areas...
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01-13-2015, 09:40 AM
Thread: Tips on Management for Long Ropes
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My only experience thus far with ropes that long...
My only experience thus far with ropes that long is in SAR teams. We just keep the ropes mainly on the spool until we need it, but we are generally driving right to the location. We do have a...
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09-22-2014, 09:24 AM
Thread: Cathedral in the Desert
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Went in there last month with my kids to show it...
Went in there last month with my kids to show it to them for their first time. The water level was up just hitting the top of the waterfall now. Last year we had to climb up the waterfall to get...
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02-17-2014, 07:03 AM
Thread: Rope/Gear left behind by Fisher Towers
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It's a gear cache for the zombie apocalypse, in...
It's a gear cache for the zombie apocalypse, in case they have to retreat somewhere and get higher ground. Not sure zombies could scale that stuff to get to them :ne_nau:
My real guess is two...
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