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05-01-2017, 03:30 PM
Thread: West Canyon - Lake Powell
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[Beta] In the name of compromise I think everyone should...
In the name of compromise I think everyone should agree on at least one canyon name...
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09-27-2016, 10:01 PM
Thread: West Canyon - Tiger Route
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[Trip Report] Canyonero, The online mudslinging isn't...
Canyonero,
The online mudslinging isn't necessary. Some people descend unpublished canyons and then keep them secret. Some people descend unpublished canyons and then publish beta. There are... -
06-23-2015, 10:58 AM
Thread: The Three Stooges do Woody Canyon
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[Trip Report] The Three Stooges do Woody Canyon
On saturday, two friends and I headed to the Hanksville area to enjoy the unseasonably scorching weather and to descend a few of the local wet canyons.
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05-15-2015, 07:40 AM
Thread: Black Magic Canyon
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[Trip Report] That's Basalt, brotha!
That's Basalt, brotha!
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04-09-2015, 10:41 PM
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[How To] My ascent setup is very similar to yours. I also...
My ascent setup is very similar to yours. I also use a Micro Traxion on the belay loop with a Petzl Basic for the top ascender which has a footloop and harness tether attached to it. Here's how I do...
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04-08-2015, 07:56 AM
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[Help] The Ralston Route is great fun, you'll have a...
The Ralston Route is great fun, you'll have a blast, it's a PITA arranging that heli-shuttle though. :haha:
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03-05-2015, 04:13 PM
Thread: Canyon Videos
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[How To] ^This^ When filming with a helmet-cam be...
^This^
When filming with a helmet-cam be deliberate. Get in the habit of turning your head to look at something instead of looking w/ just your eyes.
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03-03-2015, 07:21 PM
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Aaaand in retrospect I may have set myself(and my...
Aaaand in retrospect I may have set myself(and my mom?) up for that, just a little bit. :lol8:
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03-03-2015, 05:30 PM
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When you log into Bogley and see there is a...
When you log into Bogley and see there is a thread regarding the best canyons to do in Moab in June and it's five pages long... that can only mean one thing.
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02-11-2015, 04:50 PM
Thread: Contingency Anchors!
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Rope tricks don't kill people, people kill...
Rope tricks don't kill people, people kill people. Seriously. It's not the rope's fault, it's the person hanging from it.
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12-01-2014, 09:58 PM
Thread: Canyoneering Vehicle Thoughts
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Shane, You're correct that initially I was...
Shane,
You're correct that initially I was looking for the "ideal canyoneering vehicle". I'm slowly realizing that my eyes are bigger than my wallet, so unfortunately I'm now looking for the "not... -
12-01-2014, 08:15 PM
Thread: Canyoneering Vehicle Thoughts
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Thanks everyone for posting. Given that I'm...
Thanks everyone for posting. Given that I'm planning on taking this vehicle to the Utah desert many times a year, your perspectives are invaluable.
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11-29-2014, 01:40 PM
Thread: Canyoneering Vehicle Thoughts
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Thanks everyone for the replies, lots of good...
Thanks everyone for the replies, lots of good stuff to consider.
Bob,
I've always had a thing for strippers :haha:... but seriously, funny you should ask 'cause FJ and Xterra top my short list. I... -
11-28-2014, 12:18 PM
Thread: Canyoneering Vehicle Thoughts
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Canyoneering Vehicle Thoughts
Hola Everyone,
I'm interested in hearing about what vehicle gets you to the trailhead and if it does a good job or not. Also, I'm curious to hear people's thoughts on what makes an ideal... -
11-18-2014, 08:45 PM
Thread: Solo trip beta request!
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[Beta] Nick, Your first post is reminiscent of my...
Nick,
Your first post is reminiscent of my cringeworthy first post. That being said, I highly highly highly recommend trying to find some partners because it's a lot safer and in my opinion more... -
10-28-2014, 07:21 AM
Thread: Emergency contacts
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http://www.bluugnome.com/canyoneer_emerg-contact.a...
http://www.bluugnome.com/canyoneer_emerg-contact.aspx
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10-23-2014, 04:23 PM
Thread: Potshot Anchor retrieval - which order?
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[How To] I've got an affinity for potshot anchors. Here's...
I've got an affinity for potshot anchors. Here's how I rig...
EDIT: In this pic the tether that is connecting the meat backup with the anchor is taught, it shouldn't be, there should be a A LITTLE... -
10-07-2014, 08:59 PM
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[Help] Like the thread idea Kuya! I'm certainly not a...
Like the thread idea Kuya! I'm certainly not a pro but I'll answer anyway.
1) "Autoblock under the ATC, is on a sling that is too long"- The person on rappel recognized it as a problem. Presumably... -
09-24-2014, 12:26 PM
Thread: Black Hole Drainage Safety
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[Conditions] Check the weather for Natural Bridges National...
Check the weather for Natural Bridges National Monument. It's about 20 or 30 miles south(EDIT: It's actually east, thanks Shane) of The Black Hole and it drains into White Canyon.
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09-17-2014, 05:13 PM
Thread: BYU Noobs down Mystery Canyon
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Well that was cringeworthy. Kinda reminds me...
Well that was cringeworthy.
Kinda reminds me of when I was just starting out... without the shaking up and eating live animals part, and without the cutting up ropes in anger part. The key is... -
09-13-2014, 09:32 AM
Thread: Kolob Creek Video Recap
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[Trip Report] Thanks for posting kenrick, nicely put together...
Thanks for posting kenrick, nicely put together video.
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08-12-2014, 09:17 AM
Thread: Canyoneering Wetsuit Advice?
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I find that the knees/elbows on my wetsuits tend...
I find that the knees/elbows on my wetsuits tend to wear out first, so I look for wetsuits that have reinforced(w/ additional neoprene patches) knees and elbows. I also like to Aquaseal or ShoeGoo...
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07-07-2014, 09:08 PM
Thread: First Descent Hidden Dragon, Oahu 600' Rappel
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[Trip Report] Wow! That waterfall is amazing, must've been...
Wow! That waterfall is amazing, must've been quite the rappel... wow.
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07-03-2014, 06:51 PM
Thread: Hie to Kolob
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[Trip Report] Beautiful!
Beautiful!
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06-24-2014, 04:32 PM
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Agreed. When heading off to poke around in an...
Agreed.
When heading off to poke around in an unbeta'd canyon, I talk to people and search the internet for signs that the canyon isn't on anyone's radar.
What is the intrigue of putting all the...
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