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11-28-2015, 01:18 PM
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[Help] "Death" valley in the summertime has temperatures...
"Death" valley in the summertime has temperatures around 40-50 degrees Celsius. Start with this link for information on canyons:
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01-13-2015, 10:39 AM
Thread: Tips on Management for Long Ropes
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Entire rope in one backpack, first person down...
Entire rope in one backpack, first person down raps the line right out of the pack. If ya toss the whole 660' it is going to be difficult to rappel on as you've got so much weight below breaking...
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12-27-2014, 10:38 AM
Thread: 808 canyons
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Also in pink:
Also in pink:
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12-25-2014, 05:50 PM
Thread: 808 canyons
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www.808canyons.com (http://www.808canyons.com)
www.808canyons.com
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11-03-2014, 10:43 AM
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Canyoneering hats/stickers for sale
http://zazzle.com/canyoneering
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10-26-2014, 09:03 AM
Thread: Torn between two ropes!
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HTP is a little heavy and bulky for canyoneering,...
HTP is a little heavy and bulky for canyoneering, excellent rope though.
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09-09-2014, 10:15 PM
Thread: Canyoneering in a Rain Forest!
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[Trip Report] Leptospirosis? There's been a few cases of that...
Leptospirosis? There's been a few cases of that on the Islands in the last few years
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07-27-2014, 09:26 PM
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[Trip Report] "K" is the man !
"K" is the man !
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07-27-2014, 09:16 PM
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[News] This is what it would have looked like when he...
This is what it would have looked like when he was in it, photo was taken a week before the incident. The first photo was taken from the re-direct bolt:
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07-11-2014, 05:24 PM
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[News] FYI--this is a class C route, although in the...
FYI--this is a class C route, although in the Sheriff's photo above it appears that they shut the water off from the damn/reservoir to retrieve the body, normally whitewater running through that...
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05-30-2014, 09:45 PM
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LSA has so drastically changed in the last 5...
LSA has so drastically changed in the last 5 years, it pales in comparison with its former self; I rarely recommend that canyon anymore. Some of the best in So-Cal are Middle Fork Lytle, Bonita,...
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05-20-2014, 08:40 AM
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If your going further north into Washington, ...
If your going further north into Washington,
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05-16-2014, 11:24 AM
Thread: Deal on C-IV
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[Gear] I'd cut the spool at 330', 220', 110'
I'd cut the spool at 330', 220', 110'
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05-14-2014, 10:40 PM
Thread: Imlay - Left or Right Sneak
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Poll: Tom--Just curious how you rigged on the arch;...
Tom--Just curious how you rigged on the arch; looks like your going double line off the biner with the pull side (counter-weighted?) rope going over the top and behind you.
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05-14-2014, 01:58 PM
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[Trip Report] 8 minute video of some Maui routes including "The...
8 minute video of some Maui routes including "The Glory Hole..."
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05-11-2014, 05:37 PM
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[Trip Report] A couple of additional pictures from "The Glory...
A couple of additional pictures from "The Glory Hole..." The final tally for the canyon appears to be 18 raps ranging from 10'--350'+, mostly natural anchors with 2 bolts placed.
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05-10-2014, 10:24 PM
Thread: N. Fork Kings River--camera found
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Yeah, for some reason I still have the memory...
Yeah, for some reason I still have the memory card. The camera didn't survive the canyon, I dried it out but it never powered up again. Send me a PM with an address and I'll mail you the xD card.
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04-22-2014, 04:01 PM
Thread: Smoking Weed in Pine Creek?
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[Conditions] I didn't see anything in this thread to indicate...
I didn't see anything in this thread to indicate it was actually someone descending the canyon who was smoking. Was the wind blowing up or down canyon? Could have easily been a hiker(s) who hiked...
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04-21-2014, 05:03 PM
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Amigos in Springdale has always hit the spot for...
Amigos in Springdale has always hit the spot for me, and is open late.
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04-16-2014, 09:46 PM
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Correct, LF is on the right bank, you'd have to...
Correct, LF is on the right bank, you'd have to paddle back across the Colo at some point. I don't recall where I exited, it was about 1/2 way in when my paddle busted. It'll be obvious, once...
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04-15-2014, 09:22 PM
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A strong headwind definitely makes it a...
A strong headwind definitely makes it a challenging paddle, especially if you use the flimsy paddles that come with the budget packrafts, I had one bust on me. I was able to exit the Colorado and...
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02-28-2014, 06:43 PM
Thread: Funny Pictures Thread
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02-22-2014, 09:50 PM
Thread: Anybody done Waterholes Cyn?
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Back in 2012 I seem to recall that you could...
Back in 2012 I seem to recall that you could pendulum to rappelers right (canyon left) on the big rap and gain maybe 6-8' in elevation, so if you were only a little short that may be an option...
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02-18-2014, 09:41 PM
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X2 on both points. Also, access due to difficult...
X2 on both points.
Also, access due to difficult terrain with few trails is an issue. Jungle bushwhacking can be brutal and very time-consuming. Lots of potential on that island though. If you... -
02-04-2014, 12:13 PM
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The pipe/culvert is above the road from the...
The pipe/culvert is above the road from the standard drop-in for Josephine creek. Hasting's = "Bailey's red headed step child.". Most interesting part of that route is the off-trail approach past...
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