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We used the beta off the website. If I recall, it stated to find the drainage and go down on it. This is the ticket to Das Boot. I believe going down before reaching the large drainage (to the right...

Sorry, Tom's beta appears to be to the right of the drainage form Das Boot. Probably a better option.

The next best thing to a cold beer in Springdale at the end of a hot day in the canyons (you...

Last week, I took a few Boy Scouts to Zion and we had a blast. We had already done a few canyons (Birch, Mistery, Keyhole, Orderville, Pine Creek, Subway) there last year and could not wait to go...

Good idea Hank.

I went through Echo last Thursday but I seem to have all my gear accounted for, so I can't claim the prize:cry1:.

wetsuit or no wetsuit? I did it last year at this time and was glad I had one but it was mostly snow melt water. Any idea how cold the water is right now?
Thanks

Hey Michael,

How was that Hidden Canyon for the top? I'm headed to Zion next week and was wondering if I should put it on my list.

Thanks

Obviously the product testers at Backpacker did not traverse the Narrows with these. They would have finished on their knees, begging for their moms!

Wet&WildCanyons.org. The traffic would get a lot of traffic:lol8::lol8:
Or the association formerly know as RC's club?:scared::scared:
Seriously: not a club
Canyoneering Coalition of America...

X4

I found myself screaming at the TV: "just turn around and go back to the fork". That did not help!:angryfire::angryfire:

Just done watching it. Loved it!
If that's doesn't convince you to wear a helmet, I don't know what will.

Fully agree with the comments made by Bshelton and Iceaxe.
Training and skills can be left out to private guiding companies. There seems to be no lack of guides and skilled people doing that. The...

Did Birch Hollow twice this year. Once in June with a nice stream going down the canyon. Another time in September after a big storm and the approach through the wash was muddy and very slippery. The...

I'll take the real canyons over that..but it looks like a fun amusement park. Any idea what's the name and location of that place?

Flash flood was interesting to watch. Last Friday the folks at ZAC told us the Virgin was flowing at 689 cfs, and that's when I showed up at the back country office to get my permit for Orderville...

Thanks for the new condition update. Great to hear. We'll be heading for Keyhole then.

I'm headed to Zion next week-end. On the day of our drive back to So Cal, we wanted to do a short canyon (2-3 hours). We were going to do a Keyhole but after finding out the latest condition on...

Totally awesome video. Really enjoyed it. I like the music, the speed, the GoPro at the end of a hiking pole. I'll be in Mistery in 2 weeks. I can't wait!

Hey Iceaxe!

Great Video, good quality. Did the same back in June but my video did not come out as crisp as yours. Do you have a Go Pro HD?

Are some of you using the Petzl Stop in canyons? I've used it a lot in caves. It only works on single rope 8-11mm. I know Europeans canyoneers use it a lot. The biggest advantage is the auto-block...

I wouldn't go biking or on a motorcycle without a helmet. I wouldn't go kayaking without a helmet. I never went caving without a helmet, and I would not go in a canyon without a helmet. I might...

Ken

With 8 or 9mm and your Figure 8, will lock like a charm. It's true: You'll need an extra figure 8.
I have not used a Munter-Mule for lower, so I can't really compare.

Ok rub it in!
That does it. I'm moving to St George.

Deathcrickett,

Yes, it's a block just like you would have a biner block. Picking up the correct side is not really an issue as the pull side stays at the top in a rope bag to go down with last...

How many of you use a figure 8 for a block with the ability to lower a beginner if he/she get someting jammed in the rappel (hair, fingers, clothing caught in descendeur).
It allows the person at...

Thanks for the information, Tom. You are correct, English is not my first language, and I'm glad you spared me your snide remarks.
Thanks again for taking the time to provide so much useful details.