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10-30-2018, 06:12 PM
Thread: Fall Colors on the Trail
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Really nice video. How did you get the steady...
Really nice video. How did you get the steady camera effect? Is that a feature of the GoPro 5 or editing?
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09-08-2017, 02:10 PM
Thread: Accident in Birch Hollow.
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Both of these recent incidents involved the...
Both of these recent incidents involved the single line rappel - which adds several additional components (biner block, unsecured pull line, and potentially fast descents) that you don't have with...
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09-08-2017, 09:41 AM
Thread: Accident in Birch Hollow.
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I agree with ratagonia that there is nothing to...
I agree with ratagonia that there is nothing to debate... but probably not for the same reason. Again and again these injuries and deaths occur when the single line rappel is employed. Admittedly I...
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06-09-2017, 04:19 AM
Thread: Imlay, Heaps, and Zion
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[Conditions] Any word regarding Boundary conditions? Any flow...
Any word regarding Boundary conditions? Any flow or dry?
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02-13-2017, 08:22 PM
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Okay... My point is that an inordinate number of...
Okay... My point is that an inordinate number of failures continue to occur when people attempt to rap single line. So I'm asking whether a better or safer or more secure system is being over...
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02-12-2017, 08:32 PM
Thread: Trans Zion Trek
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Back in Oct '93, on my first Zion adventure, I...
Back in Oct '93, on my first Zion adventure, I did the west to east traverse in 4 days hiking about 8-10 hrs... and enjoyed every min of it.
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02-12-2017, 08:06 PM
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With all due respect to all who competently use...
With all due respect to all who competently use the biner block, which has included me, there has been repeated incidents of canyoneers using this method.
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11-09-2016, 06:48 PM
Thread: Not Mindbender has some bolts
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[Conditions] Wow... I haven't seen or heard the word macho...
Wow... I haven't seen or heard the word macho used in a long time. Thanks for bringing it back into vogue!
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[Trip Report] Water levels looked pretty well topped off from...
Water levels looked pretty well topped off from the pics - was there a recent rain?
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05-13-2016, 10:00 AM
Thread: First Descents
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First Descents
The pioneers of first ascents or other significant routes and styles often document the great events in mountaineering and rock climbing.
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12-19-2015, 08:42 AM
Thread: Deadeye Dick/Mighty Mouse Conditions
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How did your trip go, Shaggy? I encountered...
How did your trip go, Shaggy? I encountered sticky mud in DED in early Aug which completely coated my ropes despite all efforts to limit it. MM was a treat.
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12-18-2015, 05:59 PM
Thread: Another lost Gopro
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kensh1, I might have a lead on your GoPro. My...
kensh1,
I might have a lead on your GoPro. My buddy's gf found one with a float in late July. Contact me using Bogley or call me at 717 343 5175. -
09-02-2015, 10:21 AM
Thread: Another Subway is coming to Zion
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First, there ain't no more space lest we carve...
First, there ain't no more space lest we carve out the cliff sides or replace the existing TexMex, burger and pizza joints which more than adequately serve that niche already.
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07-25-2015, 08:46 AM
Thread: Salamander aka Bullock Canyon
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We're arriving Sun July 26 and looking at Wed or...
We're arriving Sun July 26 and looking at Wed or Fri to descend. Let me know the conditions if you drop down Salamander. Thx!
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07-17-2015, 09:51 AM
Thread: Report-Another Rappelling Death
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Thanks for the video Hank. "Running" the hitch...
Thanks for the video Hank. "Running" the hitch in that manner effectively makes it a munter and is no longer a clove.
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04-08-2015, 08:51 AM
Thread: Salamander aka Bullock Canyon
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Thanks all for the replies - yeah, I'm looking at...
Thanks all for the replies - yeah, I'm looking at the last week in July. It's on my Zion hit list, but instead of dragging a few innocent folks through a slog, I'll just look for a different canyon.
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04-07-2015, 09:58 AM
Thread: Salamander aka Bullock Canyon
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Salamander aka Bullock Canyon
Any comments on Salamander - Bullock Canyon? Is it worthwhile? What are the aesthetics? I've dropped through Birch and Englestead - so I'm thinking this might be an interesting variation.
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08-02-2014, 03:40 PM
Thread: NEW / OLD CANYONEERING ROPE
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How can a 60 m rope be accurately measured......
How can a 60 m rope be accurately measured... without introducing error?
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06-12-2014, 10:34 AM
Thread: Beta and the Unexplored
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While searching the archives, I stumbled on this...
While searching the archives, I stumbled on this thread.
Question... Is it true that rope length changes (more importantly - shrinks!!) significantly over time?
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06-09-2014, 09:50 AM
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Cool pics!! We've got plans for Boundary next...
Cool pics!! We've got plans for Boundary next month. No issue finding MIA exit? GPS used?
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05-29-2014, 01:17 PM
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Good question... Implies that you wear something...
Good question... Implies that you wear something else. Never occurred to me until now that you've mentioned it.
Thus the post. Trying to solve a problem and getting good feedback.
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05-29-2014, 10:59 AM
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Thx everyone. I know there are a lot of...
Thx everyone.
I know there are a lot of factors, but what if the sock is too tight on the toe? Is it better to go w a bigger sock at 5mm or thinner sock at same size - assume that the toe box... -
05-28-2014, 08:02 PM
Thread: Cheater stick for Imlay canyon?
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[How To] I have carried a cheater stick into Imlay and...
I have carried a cheater stick into Imlay and Heaps on 4 separate trips - lost one in Heaps :( pulled off the side of the pack - used only on one 1 Imlay descent but hooked probably 3 or so times......
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05-28-2014, 07:21 PM
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Neoprene bootie - recommended thickness?
How thick is your sock?
How loose / tight on your toe?
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05-14-2014, 07:48 PM
Thread: Imlay - Left or Right Sneak
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Poll: Well SS, not only did I miss the trail that...
Well SS, not only did I miss the trail that IceAxe took, but also I missed the optional Arch stopover. I only saw what I thought was a mandatory rappel. According to both Tom and IceAxe there is a...
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