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09-08-2011, 08:26 PM
Thread: 3BIII - Rubio Canyon, CA - 9/3/11
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[Trip Report] Eaton is a blast, but be sure to get an early...
Eaton is a blast, but be sure to get an early start, it takes 9-10 hours moving efficiently.
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01-05-2010, 03:19 PM
Thread: Canyoneering packs
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Several of my friends and I have the Metolius...
Several of my friends and I have the Metolius Canyoneer pack.
For a class "C" canyon or canyon with swims it can't be beat. It's extremely durable, drains so fast you hardly notice you got water... -
12-10-2009, 10:19 AM
Thread: The Seven Teacups
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The Seven Teacups is an awesome canyon, one of...
The Seven Teacups is an awesome canyon, one of the best I've done in CA. Be sure to know your class "C" canyon skills, as this one has tons of moving water. In the Spring, the water is so high you...
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11-16-2009, 04:03 PM
Thread: Gear Question - shoes?
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Re: Gear Question - shoes?
Most of my canyoneering partners (and me) use some variety of 5.10 sticky rubber shoes. They all use pretty much the same footprint which is fantastic for sticking to wet rock.
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10-13-2009, 10:10 AM
Thread: Buckinskin Gulch around Dec end
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I hiked Buckskin gulch in the beginning of...
I hiked Buckskin gulch in the beginning of December 2008. I also visited "The Wave", which was incredible. Going in December is great because we just walked up to the BLM office and got permits for...
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07-06-2009, 01:24 PM
Thread: Hiker, 21, dies in fall at Eaton Canyon
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Eaton Canyon Hiker Identified Fallen hiker was...
Eaton Canyon Hiker Identified
Fallen hiker was Pasadena resident Arturo Beristain Hernandez
By PARIMAL ROHIT
Published: Friday, July 3, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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07-01-2009, 04:24 PM
Thread: Rappel Device Location
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Re: Rappel Device Location
As per the original poster, I was simply answering his questions as to some of the pros and cons from someone who has used that method. I wasn't advocating any particular method. What works well...
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07-01-2009, 08:56 AM
Thread: Rappel Device Location
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This is the product that ATS uses to extend the...
This is the product that ATS uses to extend the rappel device
http://www.sterlingrope.com/product/155018/Chain/_/Chain_Reactors
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06-28-2009, 05:25 PM
Thread: California Class C Canyoneering Video
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It depends on the time of year, the canyon, and...
It depends on the time of year, the canyon, and how strong the winter rains were.
For instance, after a rainy winter, Fox Creek can have pools deep enough to jump into. After a light winter, the... -
06-26-2009, 03:32 PM
Thread: California Class C Canyoneering Video
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This is my first post, I've been lurking for some...
This is my first post, I've been lurking for some time now, but since I have some knowledge of the subject, I thought I'd post and share.
Most of the canyons in this video are in the San Gabriel...
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