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07-08-2022, 09:37 AM
Thread: Utah "Lottery"
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Utah "Lottery"
This has to do with Utah and the ever increasing "lottery" for permits.
As many may know, The Wave (Coyote Buttes) has required permits for years and these were done in person and online. They are... -
04-05-2022, 08:04 AM
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That is like justifying not wearing a seatbelt...
That is like justifying not wearing a seatbelt because you'd never been in a car accident. What you are actually stating is that _not_ taking precautions has actually put you at less risk. You may...
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04-05-2022, 07:38 AM
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So when you go into the doctors office and he/she...
So when you go into the doctors office and he/she tells you what is wrong... you simply don't believe the doctor? Or perhaps you have your entire life and you are finding it easy to jump on the...
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04-04-2022, 09:43 AM
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If you researched (any) vaccination a little,...
If you researched (any) vaccination a little, you'd find the clear answer. Let's start with the situation mentioned. Here is the info:
Princess Cruises said in a statement that “during the... -
11-19-2021, 08:56 AM
Thread: Status of Board
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By the direction of this thread... I guess the...
By the direction of this thread... I guess the answer is no. Shame.
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11-07-2021, 10:55 PM
Thread: Status of Board
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Status of Board
Does anyone come here to post about outdoor activity any more? Seems like the board is simply a sounding board for political views.
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11-07-2021, 10:53 PM
Thread: What should I do in Kanab?
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Of course, Wire Pass and Buckskin Gulch. Also,...
Of course, Wire Pass and Buckskin Gulch. Also, NEVER pass up the opportunity to eat at the Flying V!
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07-23-2021, 10:04 AM
Thread: Red Rock Cliff - Draper
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I'm also looking at this page and wondering if...
I'm also looking at this page and wondering if some of these locations might be better. I'm just looking for _very_ easy, short rappels. I've been to Red Ledges off Diamond Fork. I'm really just...
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07-23-2021, 09:48 AM
Thread: Red Rock Cliff - Draper
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Red Rock Cliff - Draper
How busy does Red Rock in Draper get on the weekends for rappelling? I'm wanting to get some practice in and this seems like a good place. But to be honest, I'd rather avoid being around a ton of...
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08-05-2020, 06:34 AM
Thread: Black Dragon Wash - San Rafael Swell, UT
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It is relatively mild... when you stay on road...
It is relatively mild... when you stay on road while off roading. It's when you end up going off road while off roading that it gets more difficult. :)
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07-05-2020, 11:13 PM
Thread: Do you wear a mask?
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However, when someone actually puts just a little...
However, when someone actually puts just a little thought into this they would quickly come to realize that this won't work at all.
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06-06-2020, 05:04 PM
Thread: What Do You Use to Video
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I don't like that the Hero 8's lens cannot be...
I don't like that the Hero 8's lens cannot be removed and replaced. Break it and you are buying a new camera. Prior to the 8 it was a simple lens to replace. I've always avoided GoPros in the past...
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06-06-2020, 09:25 AM
Thread: What Do You Use to Video
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From your post I looked at the Akaso's. I'm...
From your post I looked at the Akaso's. I'm guessing the video quality is pretty good? I'll need to keep them in mind in case I need to put a camera in a risky place.
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06-04-2020, 06:22 PM
Thread: What Do You Use to Video
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What Do You Use to Video
For those that make video's of their outdoor adventures, I'm wondering what your go to set up is at this time.
I'll start.. I used to use my Sony RX10iv. I liked it as it took great video and has... -
04-28-2020, 05:58 AM
Thread: Red Ledges - Spanish Fork, UT
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But that means the last person would need to walk...
But that means the last person would need to walk down?
I "started" rappelling as I want to be able to hike more slot canyons. I'd rather not need to rappel at all so it is really a means to an... -
04-27-2020, 10:25 PM
Thread: Black Dragon Wash - San Rafael Swell, UT
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I did look into a Sat Messager. Yearly was...
I did look into a Sat Messager. Yearly was expensive. Monthly was more expensive each month but since I'd only use it for 4 months out of the year, it was about $20 less.Still, it is expensive. I did...
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04-26-2020, 11:01 AM
Thread: Black Dragon Wash - San Rafael Swell, UT
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I actually go the idea around 6pm the evening...
I actually go the idea around 6pm the evening before. But as I lifted that front tire... well, it was holding the truck in place. Plus, I was in front of the truck. It got dark and I thought I better...
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04-25-2020, 10:22 PM
Thread: Black Dragon Wash - San Rafael Swell, UT
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Black Dragon Wash - San Rafael Swell, UT
Hiked Goblin's Lair a few months ago and thought I'd come back via Black Dragon Wash off I-70 near Green River the following day. Turned out to be a two day drive...
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04-25-2020, 07:34 AM
Thread: Red Ledges - Spanish Fork, UT
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But that also means that either the last rappel...
But that also means that either the last rappel was done with the rope through the webbing or the person climbed back up, retrieved the carabiner or quick link and then walked back down.
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04-24-2020, 12:23 PM
Thread: Red Ledges - Spanish Fork, UT
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Met up with a friend and headed out to Red...
Met up with a friend and headed out to Red Ledges. We hiked up to a spot that I've seen many people rappel from (I think just 20' or so north of the parking lot and really close to the road). There...
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04-06-2020, 10:24 AM
Thread: Red Ledges - Spanish Fork, UT
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I stopped by there this past weekend (4/4/20) and...
I stopped by there this past weekend (4/4/20) and it was all clear of snow and it was great weather. However, an emergency helicoptor zoomed in and landed. An ambulance also showed up and took a...
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04-04-2020, 10:27 AM
Thread: Goblin's Lair - Goblin Valley State Park
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Goblin's Lair - Goblin Valley State Park
Location: Goblin's Lair - Goblin Valley State Park
Date: 2/16/2020
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03-28-2020, 12:13 PM
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In general, that I'm not superman and have my...
In general, that I'm not superman and have my limitations. That remaining positive is a life saver. Since then I've learned how ways to get out of a keeper hole and how to plan for them. I've also...
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03-28-2020, 08:16 AM
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Zero G Slot Canyon - San Rafael Swell, UT (video)
A while ago I hiked Zero Gravity (Zero-G) near Goblin Valley State Park. I was alone, not as prepared as I should have been and it was chilly. I was in over my head. Worse parts were a keeper hole...
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03-28-2020, 07:56 AM
Thread: Red Ledges - Spanish Fork, UT
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Thanks to all. I think this coming week I'll be...
Thanks to all. I think this coming week I'll be heading down to the Swell so I might just stop by and check out Red Ledges on the way.
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