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12-07-2015, 03:02 PM
Thread: Winter Canyons
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How's the North Wash in the Winter? Anybody...
How's the North Wash in the Winter?
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12-07-2015, 03:01 PM
Thread: Winter Canyons
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I have done it with more than one canyon, I'll...
I have done it with more than one canyon, I'll have you know!
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12-07-2015, 11:40 AM
Thread: Winter Canyons
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Really? Using Pine Creek as an example - I was up...
Really? Using Pine Creek as an example - I was up to my neck in cold water/log soup this fall. I wouldn't want to do that in 20-30° weather, it'd be a serious hazard.
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12-07-2015, 11:20 AM
Thread: Winter Canyons
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Winter Canyons
I live in Utah and want to get some winter canyons in this season. I'd love to hear some recommendations. I don't have access to dry suits and would prefer to stay out of water if at all possible....
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09-02-2015, 01:49 PM
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[How To] Best Topo Maps for UT / Zion for Garmin Oregon 600
I purchased a Garmin Oregon 600 as a primary GPS. What are the best sources for Topo maps for UT and ZNP? How does one load them onto the unit from Base Camp?
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07-12-2015, 09:29 PM
Thread: Fatality in Heaps
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One of the canyoneers from the party is posting...
One of the canyoneers from the party is posting on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/canyoneering/comments/3d2b0b/fatality_in_heaps/
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07-12-2015, 06:17 PM
Thread: Fatality in Heaps
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Terrible. 1130 pm, where would they have been?
Terrible. 1130 pm, where would they have been?
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06-01-2015, 03:00 PM
Thread: Stuck Rope Heaps
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My plan is to never stick a rope. My plan if I...
My plan is to never stick a rope. My plan if I do stick a rope is to attach a small waterproof plastic tag and sharpie my name, address & telephone number in the hopes of getting it back.
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05-28-2015, 09:34 PM
Thread: What's Wrong with Toss 'n Go?
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[Gear] I see this is well travelled ground. Would it be...
I see this is well travelled ground. Would it be safe to say that one wouldn't rig a releasable contingency anchor unless the situation demanded it?
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05-28-2015, 04:07 PM
Thread: What's Wrong with Toss 'n Go?
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[Gear] What's Wrong with Toss 'n Go?
Hi Gang,
Being a noob, I solicit advice & opinions from those more experienced. I took a training course, and learned several rigging techniques (static, releasable, contingency, etc). I was... -
05-17-2015, 10:11 PM
Thread: Introduction and Retreat
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[Trip Report] Thanks. Yes they did and I intend to register.
Thanks. Yes they did and I intend to register.
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05-13-2015, 08:54 AM
Thread: Introduction and Retreat
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[Trip Report] Thank you both. I agree it wasn't a serious...
Thank you both. I agree it wasn't a serious challenge, but my group wasn't strong enough. The first rap wasn't walking slowly over a rounded edge and having perfect contact with the cliff. It...
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05-13-2015, 08:12 AM
Thread: Introduction and Retreat
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[Trip Report] In addition to good looks and rugged natural...
In addition to good looks and rugged natural charm, I'm also fun and really good at carrying heavy things. :stud:
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05-12-2015, 09:06 AM
Thread: Introduction and Retreat
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[Trip Report] Thanks. We had a good time hiking through some...
Thanks. We had a good time hiking through some beautiful country with the flowers all in bloom and didn't see another soul all day. I just wish I didn't have to hump all the gear for nothing.
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05-12-2015, 09:04 AM
Thread: Introduction and Retreat
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[Trip Report] Thanks for the replies. I did seek multiple...
Thanks for the replies. I did seek multiple sources for Beta. I had Climb Utah's guide and the book "Moab Canyoneering Guide" along with me.
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05-11-2015, 09:45 PM
Thread: Introduction and Retreat
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[Trip Report] Hi Kuya. I guess ratings can be deceiving . At...
Hi Kuya. I guess ratings can be deceiving . At 3AII, I thought Cameltoe would be a safe bet.BTW, I live in Spanish Fork as well. If your looking for a canyon buddy, I'm game.
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05-11-2015, 07:28 PM
Thread: Introduction and Retreat
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[Trip Report] Introduction and Retreat
Hi Everyone,
My my name is Chris and I am new to Canyoneering. I live in Utah County with my wife and kids. I got bit by the bug a year ago when a friend took me on a trip to Blarney Canyon in...
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