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08-17-2016, 07:08 PM
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Kolob Canyon Monday August 22-looking for partners.
Last minute call for partners for Kolob Canyon in Zion national park for Monday, Aug 22. We are looking for one or two more experienced canyoneers to join us. The weather is forecast for good...
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05-30-2016, 05:33 PM
Thread: Longest rappel in lower Imlay
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I know that shrinkage problem. While I...
I know that shrinkage problem.
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04-17-2016, 10:36 AM
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I love that corridor. I think that was the 7th...
I love that corridor. I think that was the 7th or 8th time through for me. Your offer is tempting but I will have to pass. I recommend bringing a super light head netting and strong insect...
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04-16-2016, 10:47 AM
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As it turns out, I hiked Whitehouse to Lee's...
As it turns out, I hiked Whitehouse to Lee's Ferry April 9-11. Starting a day latter, I had improved weather. Still rain in the forecast but not too bad. I did get a shuttle to Wirepass and hiked...
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04-07-2016, 10:48 PM
Thread: Choprock sneak route?
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[Help] Interesting.
Interesting.
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04-07-2016, 10:47 PM
Thread: Buckskin Gulch-Recent beta anyone?
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[Beta] If only Bernie Sanders would take up this cause.
If only Bernie Sanders would take up this cause.
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04-07-2016, 01:39 PM
Thread: Buckskin Gulch-Recent beta anyone?
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[Beta] I personally have never found the Vermillion...
I personally have never found the Vermillion Cliffs rangers or BLM personnel to be helpful whatsoever. Considering the public interest in the Wave, this unit is pathetically mismanaged. With the...
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04-07-2016, 08:26 AM
Thread: Buckskin Gulch-Recent beta anyone?
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[Beta] Bugs and heat. It can be just plain nasty out...
Bugs and heat. It can be just plain nasty out there in certain times of the year. The shoulder seasons are just so much more pleasant. Although Buckskin canyon itself might be relatively cool,...
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04-06-2016, 09:16 PM
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Okay. I am not immune to rain. I have been...
Okay. I am not immune to rain. I have been studying the forecast and it just is getting worse and worse. No flash warnings but there is a 5 hour window for thunder showers in the evening on Friday...
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04-06-2016, 09:12 PM
Thread: Buckskin Gulch-Recent beta anyone?
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[Beta] Okay. I am not immune to rain. I have been...
Okay. I am not immune to rain. I have been studying the forecast and it just is getting worse and worse. No flash warnings but there is a 5 hour window for thunder showers in the evening on Friday...
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04-06-2016, 10:30 AM
Thread: Buckskin Gulch-Recent beta anyone?
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[Beta] Buckskin Gulch-Recent beta anyone?
I am planning a possible hike in Buckskin gulch Friday April 8. Has anyone been through Buckskin recently? If so, what are the general coniditions? Is the rabbit hole open. Thanks
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04-04-2016, 10:01 PM
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The weather is interesting Friday. Rain is in...
The weather is interesting Friday. Rain is in the forecast for the afternoon increasing after 1 pm with very little precipitation. The creepy thing is that the weather service is calling for a 3...
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04-03-2016, 06:28 PM
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Weather watch for Paria has been very...
Weather watch for Paria has been very interesting. Friday I am planning on hiking Buckskin from Wirepass and then continuing to Lee's Ferry. Rain is definitely in the forecast but as time goes by...
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03-31-2016, 08:30 PM
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I am doing this hike solo April 8 so I am on...
I am doing this hike solo April 8 so I am on weather watch. Right now there is 10% chance of precipitation on my entry day. I like Buckskin with 0% chance of precipitation. There is basically very...
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03-11-2016, 06:55 AM
Thread: Kaleidoscppe/Choprock
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[Help] Varmints are afoot at the fence canyon campsite. ...
Varmints are afoot at the fence canyon campsite. Highly recommend hanging a wire mesh bag for your food and scented products. Unzip the backpacks or hang them so these items are not chewed through....
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06-05-2015, 11:09 PM
Thread: Kim Jong-un Canyoneering?
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I am sure he will rock those.
I am sure he will rock those.
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05-31-2015, 09:36 PM
Thread: 05/23/15 - Swell - Quandary Direct
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[Trip Report] Great trip report! Awesome pictures.
Great trip report! Awesome pictures.
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05-31-2015, 09:29 PM
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I say get an extra early start and a parking...
I say get an extra early start and a parking permit for the emerald pools. I have done this twice now. For me, it has been about 4 hours to the cross roads via the sneak. Both times we were on the...
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05-31-2015, 08:56 PM
Thread: New Rappel Device, the Sqwurel
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[Gear] I ordered on too. I love new gear.
I ordered on too. I love new gear.
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05-31-2015, 07:27 PM
Thread: What's Wrong with Toss 'n Go?
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[Gear] True. Somewhere in my gear box I have a shunt, a...
True. Somewhere in my gear box I have a shunt, a mechanical prusik that works on a doubled rope. I carry prusik material but mostly I reach for my shiny toys to ascend single line. Might be...
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05-28-2015, 09:46 PM
Thread: What's Wrong with Toss 'n Go?
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[Gear] Toss and go is just great except when it is not. ...
Toss and go is just great except when it is not. If there is any possibility that you will need to ascend back up a rope, toss and go will not do and the rope has to be blocked. There is no...
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05-17-2015, 09:52 PM
Thread: Eye of the Needle
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[Invite] I paid the private guide fee. The next day I did...
I paid the private guide fee. The next day I did Imlay. I got some fantastic photos in Eye of the Needle (see below). I hope you find someone to share the fee with. I say if you have the money,...
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03-31-2015, 10:29 AM
Thread: Prepay for search & rescue
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[News] How about putting a tax stamp on rope to support...
How about putting a tax stamp on rope to support SAR-that should to it.:haha:
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03-30-2015, 10:45 AM
Thread: Prepay for search & rescue
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[News] It the license and registration. I guess it is...
It the license and registration. I guess it is easy to levy more money on someone who is already being taxed.
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03-29-2015, 11:00 AM
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Taylor I private messaged you regarding your...
Taylor
I private messaged you regarding your plans. Please up date us if you get a chance.
Thanks
Ken
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