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    [Gear] Rope Protector

    Last year, during the last rappel in Lower refrigerator, my rope got severely damaged (S..C..A..R..Y :shock2:).
    Granted this abrasion was mid rappel, and a rope protector wouldn't have helped much...
  2. [Gear] "Blue Water VT Prusik" vs. "Pelican Rope Bulldog Technora Prusik" Lanyards

    Does anyone have an opinion regarding “8mm Blue Water VT Prusik (31”/33”) ~$25/$30” vs. “8mm Bulldog TechnoraŽ Prusik Lanyard from Pelican Rope (32”) ~$23”?

    Also - any pref. between the 7mm vs....
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    [Help] Lost Leatherman (Mystery Canyon Oct 1)

    I lost my Leatherman. Last time I saw it was on Mystery Canyon 10/1/21 on the rappel that is one before the 1st ~115 drop.

    Did anyone find it?

    cheers
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    Clarification...I assume you meant that you won't...

    Clarification...I assume you meant that you won't climb on the pull side of the rope (single strand rappel). I had an instance in the past that the rope was stuck and I still had access to the rappel...
  5. Looking for canyoneering partners June 7-8 (and possibly June 6) 2021

    I'm open June 7 and 8 (and possibly June 6th), so if anyone is interested in doing a canyon or willing to add me to their group (which would be greatly appreciated :) ), please ping me.
  6. [How To] What do you use to anchor yourself ahead of a rappel / Rappel device extension?

    Saw this video, and got scared a bit :)
    https://dmmwales.com/Knowledge/June-2010/How-to-Break-Nylon-Dyneema%c2%ae-Slings

    I was wondering what people use for:

    Anchoring yourself for safety...
  7. [Invite] Birch-Orderville Canyon - June 1 (Tue) - looking for 1-2 partners

    I plan on doing Birch-Orderville Canyon with my daughter on June 1 (Tue). I have done Birch several times, and Birch/Orderville combo once a while back. I currently have a permit for 4.

    I plan on...
  8. [Invite] Mystery Canyon - June 3 (Thur) - looking for a partner

    I plan on doing Mystery Canyon (from East Mesa) with my daughter on June 3 (Thur). I have done this canyon several times. I currently have a permit for 3.

    I plan on being on trail no later than...
  9. [Invite] Almost 400 views, but no PM yet :ne_nau: In case...

    Almost 400 views, but no PM yet :ne_nau:
    In case that this is a factor: I'm vaccinated.

    Would be great if some of you who have a trip planned allow me to tag along for a canyon or two :popcorn:
  10. [Invite] Looking for canyoneering partners ~Jun 1-8 2021

    Staying with my family during the month of June in Hurricane. Kids are still at (virtual) school until Jun 9; therefore, I'm looking for partners to do some canyons with during ~Jun 1-8 (but open for...
  11. [Trip Report] Three day weekend: Ghost Rider, Lambs Knoll, Water Canyon, and Birch

    5 of us went on a long weekend trip and did Ghost Rider, Lambs Knoll, Water Canyon, and Birch Hollow.
    Conditions were great and it was pure joy to be out there again.
    - Day1: Ghost Rider with 6am...
  12. [How To] Which knot to use when two ropes are connected and "lower" contingency setting

    I often go with beginners and set a releasable figure8 block for contingency options. Often, we'll have a long rappel that requires connecting two ropes together. In order to avoid "passing a knot"...
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    Thanks! I assume the algae situation is not a...

    Thanks!
    I assume the algae situation is not a concern even for Rock canyon.
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    :2thumbs:...fires here don't help the...

    :2thumbs:...fires here don't help the situation...need to escape and breath some fresh air.
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    canyoneering trip outside Zion - Oct'20

    Hi,
    5 of us (Californians) were thinking of doing a canyoneering trip in the Zion area (outside the park) in early Oct. Canyons we had in mind were: Water, Birch Hollow, Yankee Doodle, Boltergeist,...
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    Oct Trip - looking for suggestions

    Planning ~4 day canyoneering trip in Oct. with my buddies. All have been canyoneering before, but I'd still consider them beginners.

    Wanted to go somewhere else other than Zion area. Was thinking...
  17. Thanks for sharing!

    Thanks for sharing!
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    Zion Nov 8-10 2019 (Mystery, Behunin, Spry)

    4 of us arrived Zion on the weekend of Nov 8, and had a blast. The weather was great, and we ended up doing 3 canyons.

    Mystery - The canyon was very colorful with the all the fall color leaves...
  19. [Help] Yep - this helps! Thank for the top on Indian...

    Yep - this helps!
    Thank for the top on Indian Canyon, will visit if time allows.
  20. [Help] Ok..trip is next weekend, and we settled on...

    Ok..trip is next weekend, and we settled on Mystery, Behunin, and one other canyon.
    Contemplating between Englestead, Lodge, Not Imlay, and and Rock Canyon (haven't done any of them).

    Our...
  21. [Help] One of the guys will be in Vegas. We were...

    One of the guys will be in Vegas. We were thinking the easiest would be flying there from CA, and drive towards Zion, but this is negotiable :)
  22. [Help] Capitol Reef...Kind of a far drive, but I'm...

    Capitol Reef...Kind of a far drive, but I'm listening :)...I'm pretty experienced canyoneer (I've done many of Zion's canyons including Heaps and Imlay, and few in Escelante including Headless Hen)....
  23. [Help] I'm always amazed how a simple question can...

    I'm always amazed how a simple question can trigger such discussion :)
    I will consult with my guys and decide on: Behunin, Misery, Englestead/Birch-Narrows, and Mystery (did many times, but never...
  24. [Help] Yep...the key was to get suggestion for relevant...

    Yep...the key was to get suggestion for relevant canyons in Nov (i.e. not going to freeze my ass :))
    I've done Birch, Mystery in the past so have them as backup.
    Is there any nice ~Dry canyon /...
  25. [Help] Shane - Any suggestion for a good canyon during...

    Shane - Any suggestion for a good canyon during this time of the year in the LAS / Zion area?
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