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  1. Thanks, Tom. I got chest deep in the Narrows...

    Thanks, Tom.
    I got chest deep in the Narrows before Mystery Falls the last week of October before last, and was glad I rented a drysuit, which was comfy the whole time. Think the water temp was...
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    There's the top of a Black Diamond logo showing...

    There's the top of a Black Diamond logo showing at 3min 45sec.
  3. Is November just an uncommon time, a bad time,...

    Is November just an uncommon time, a bad time, what? I figured there wouldn't be any people, which I generally consider a good thing, and is why I avoid tourist season to begin with...
  4. Talk to me about the Barracks/Parunuweap in November.

    Wondering if the water is warmer than the North Fork/Narrows, along with how deep, and how sustained any significant depth may be.
    From the trip reports I've read, it's not clear how much time is...
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    It's applied robotically, I'm sure:2thumbs:

    It's applied robotically, I'm sure:2thumbs:
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    Wondered if anybody would mention that! Glad...

    Wondered if anybody would mention that! Glad y'all liked it.
    Thought the video would be of interest to..well, here, everyone.
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    How Carabiners Are Made

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goQRzSyNpb4
  8. Thread: Copperhead Fail

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    Man, that's a fat one. I was about to ask when...

    Man, that's a fat one. I was about to ask when y'all got copperheads in Utah, but clicked on the thing, and saw it's from here in Alabama. They're usually prettier:) 68732
  9. [Trip Report] Great pics, and that's awesome that you were able...

    Great pics, and that's awesome that you were able to get it on video!
    The first time I did an overnighter on La Verkin Creek, I hiked into a storm late in the afternoon. Mix of rain, sleet, and...
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    I'm 2,000 miles away, but was thinking the same...

    I'm 2,000 miles away, but was thinking the same thing here in AL. Stood in the same spot Thursday before last, and it was all green, but nine days later: ...
  11. Thread: ACCLIMATISATION

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    I've been to Zion 4 times, and Bryce twice in the...

    I've been to Zion 4 times, and Bryce twice in the last few years. First time with a friend, last time taking my Dad sightseeing this April-went to Bryce Canyon first on both of those trips. None of...
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    Saw this recently. ...

    Saw this recently.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LKmjo1yQkZ0#t=1s
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    Thanks for the bump. I'm looking for a couple of...

    Thanks for the bump. I'm looking for a couple of canyons to solo around April, and was going to start a new thread asking, but will check out all of these suggestions first.
  14. I use the Integral Designs eVent Unishelter bivy....

    I use the Integral Designs eVent Unishelter bivy. Very different design from the Minimalist, though, so my experience may be of limited value to you. It's a hooped bivy that I usually leave cracked...
  15. Thread: Another noob.

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    Thanks guys. Loving all these canyoneering trip...

    Thanks guys.
    Loving all these canyoneering trip reports!
  16. Thread: Another noob.

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    Thanks, Felicia! I love that y'all have these...

    Thanks, Felicia! I love that y'all have these trip report links under your info.
    "Zion Siren" got me looking at yours. Great pics, and I hope your ankle keeps doing well. I was out of action ~4...
  17. Thread: Another noob.

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    Well, the FAQ for new people does say not to...

    Well, the FAQ for new people does say not to expect the red carpet treatment.
    Thanks:mrgreen:
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    BA Air Core and Insulated Air Core, depending on...

    BA Air Core and Insulated Air Core, depending on the temp. I like the vertical baffling better than the horizontal of the NeoAir. If cost were no object to me, I'd probably be talking about my...
  19. Thread: Another noob.

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    That's disappointing. This looked like a forum...

    That's disappointing. This looked like a forum that covered all the bases...

    Thank you for the welcome. I'm enjoying reading up on all these canyons that have captured my interest-good thing I...
  20. Thread: Another noob.

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    Another noob.

    40 years old white male, lived all my life in the South.
    Former Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Webelos, Airborne Infantryman.
    Had a resurgence in interest in backpacking the last few years, got into rock...
  21. Thread: zion canyon

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    [Help] Hard to pick for a 2-day trip, but here's a few...

    Hard to pick for a 2-day trip, but here's a few suggestions:
    Note that last winter's record snowfall made ALL of these impossible the first week of March(I tried the second two then, finally did all...
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