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Thanks a lot iceaxe. We found cheap boat rentals in Big Water, UT.

How much extra hiking do you think we are talking about given the low water? Do you think 3.5 days round trip from Wahweap is...

Hi Everyone,


I am hoping to plan a last minute trip into West Canyon in Lake Powell this weekend if weather allows. For those of you who have done it before, I am looking for recommendations...

I'm headed back to the Roost around thanksgiving for 4-5 days. I have been to the roost a few times but it will be the first time for other members of our group.

So far, we hope to do Not...

Thank you Stefan. Does anyone know what those channels may be?

Kelsey lists four canyons in Arizona as being tied for his favorite canyon in the first edition of his book. Kaibito Creek, Pi

Thanks for the responses. I will look definitely look into the Jug. We love water slides (and cliff jumping) so if there are any other suggestions with that mind I'd love to hear them!

Thanks BShelton and MrAdam for the replies so far. I will look into those for sure.
BShelton, do you think that canyon is worth purchasing a 300' rope? We could stage it, I don't think I would want...

Hi Everyone,

My friends and I our in the midst of planning our annual spring canyoneering trip for the end of April. Last year we had an amazing time in escalante (choprock, neon, headless hen,...

I'm gonna go ahead and add my name to the list. 80% sure I'll make it. Not gonna lie though, I was kinda hoping for some of that snow that made everything look so exciting (and intense) last year!
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jphoenix, I am actually quite an experienced canyoneer, with many canyons under my belt from zones other than Zion. Just because I have not yet made it to Zion until now does not mean that I don't...

Actually, this was my first trip to Zion. And of course I loved it! Now that I've got the popular canyons out of the way, I can't wait to head back for the heavy hitters. (Heaps, Imlay, Kolob)
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I just returned from an amazing week in Zion and I wanted to give a quick conditions update.

Spry - We ran this with RobL and mfshop on 11/19. We did not attempt to avoid the water, so I can't be...

Sounds good!

That sounds like fun...I sent you a PM. We'll look for you tomorrow.

Forrest

Two of us are en route to Zion right now (we forewent the Roost). If anybody is going to be descending any canyons over the next 5 days and would like to team up for a descent, or if we can help each...

I have definitely thought about the short days, and I always travel in canyons (year round) with a foil blanket, packable down puff, and first aid, plus a lamp.

One thing I failed to consider is...

Those Freeze Fest threads are pretty amazing. Freeze Fest sounds like a blast!

Thanks for the good beta Audilard, and thanks Iceaxe for the insight.

Iceaxe, do you have any recommendations for wetsuit choice for this time of year? Also, since it was your trip report on red...

I am planning a five day trip to the roost next week (Sat-Wed) and it's gonna be chilly! Looks like highs in the 40s and overnight lows in the teens are possible. I have quite a bit of experience...

I have not heard of it, care to fill me in?

I was wearing a 5mm plus a 3mm shorty. And on one ocasion I added a 1.5mm shirt, but it wasn't necessary. My partner was wearing a 7/5. We both had 5mm goves and 5mm socks. We were quite...

Thanks everyone, for the nice comments. I'm working on the final edit of the video and hope to have it up next week.

Just curious, how did the format of this SmugMug gallery trip report work for...

Trip Report: Neon, Choprock, Ringtail, Headless Hen, Raven

We were in Escalante a couple weeks ago 4/11-4/17. We couldn't have asked for better conditions. Sunny skies, mild temps, perfect water...

Hey Steve, glad to hear you had a great trip and made it with those wetsuits! Our group was definitely not the first to descend Chop this year, but we were the first to duck under one of those log...

We just got back from our trip to Escalante. I We did Neon, Choprock, Ringtail, Headless Hen, and Raven.

Neon was cold, we were happy to have our 7/5mm wetsuits or 5mm with a shorty on top. Same...