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  1. [Trip Report] Cheops, When I first attempted to go through...

    Cheops,

    When I first attempted to go through the first set of narrows I became near hypothermic, and had retreat and make a second attempt with a wetsuit (which I had brought with me). The water...
  2. [Trip Report] Hi Snailman, This is Steve Hawkins, the author...

    Hi Snailman,

    This is Steve Hawkins, the author of the trip report. There are two systems of narrows in Long Canyon you will have to defeat. The second one, known as the crux, is only slightly...
  3. [Trip Report] Yes, I recognized by consulting Kelsey's books...

    Yes, I recognized by consulting Kelsey's books that both canyons could be done in a lightening descent in one day. My friend and I have always enjoyed the wilderness experience of backpacking style...
  4. [Trip Report] Hi Taylor, We packed for 6 days, although we...

    Hi Taylor,

    We packed for 6 days, although we ended up doing the trip in 5 days. I believe Allen recommends 6 days or more. We packed our full technical kits; rope, harness, escape tools,...
  5. [Trip Report] Steve Allen's Canyoneering 2 - White Canyon Route

    In May 2013, my fried Brad and I traveled to Utah for our annual backpacking trip. After a lot of research and waffling on where we should invest our time, we decided on the Long Canyon & Gravel ...
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    [Beta] I was in the area last week and did Steve Allen's...

    I was in the area last week and did Steve Allen's Long Canyon and Gravel Canyon loop. My partner and I went up Cowboy as a side trip, and upclimbed the first rappel. There is a pothole full of...
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    Slot Machine, Just wanted to say thanks for...

    Slot Machine,

    Just wanted to say thanks for putting this together. I am from the east coast and it was helpful in planning my trip to Utah last week. I used the map to see what canyons were...
  8. [Trip Report] I went through the Black Hole on 5/16/13, and can...

    I went through the Black Hole on 5/16/13, and can confirm that water levels were high, although I have nothing to compare it to since it was my first time in the canyon. I will say that I was...
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    [Wanted] I was just wondering if the weight of the Supai +...

    I was just wondering if the weight of the Supai + wetsuit/drysuit is heavier that the Alpacka? Or, would you wear a wetsuit even if you had an alpacka? I would like to do a GC trip next year, and...
  10. [Help] Where can I go to buy pot shots on the net?

    I usually do business with canyoneeringusa.com, but they appear to be out of pot shots. Is there another reliable source where I can purchase pot shots on the internet? Thank you.
  11. [Beta] Wow! Thank you for the very informative post,...

    Wow! Thank you for the very informative post, especially about the water source near the head of Long Canyon. My friend and I were rock climbers long before canyoneers, so we can probably get up...
  12. [Beta] Thanks Ice, appreciate it. I can't recall if...

    Thanks Ice, appreciate it. I can't recall if Steve Allen mentions Cowboy Canyon by name, but I know for sure Kelsey has it in his orange tech book. Kelsey actually says Cowboy is one of his favs in...
  13. [Beta] Allen acknowledges the areas proximity to 95, but...

    Allen acknowledges the areas proximity to 95, but says you would never know it's there once you get into the canyons. I am glad to hear that you recommend those canyons, we'll have fun no matter...
  14. [Beta] Steve Allen's Canyoneering 2 White Canyon Route

    My buddy and I are headed back to Southern Utah for another canyoneering adventure, it's been 2 years since we were in the area. We like to backpack, so we are sizing up the White Canyon route in...
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    Awesome! Please give Greta my congratulations,...

    Awesome! Please give Greta my congratulations, that is so great. My daughter is 5 now, and I was thinking about climbing the Grand with her when she was 10-ish. Did Greta down climb the O-S route,...
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    Are you serious, I can't tell, because the rock...

    Are you serious, I can't tell, because the rock kinda does look like the Grand Teton from the photo. I climbed it by Exum Ridge, but wouldn't free solo it. I also want to take my daughter up it one...
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    Summit of Midsummer Dome, Wind River Range, WY ...

    Summit of Midsummer Dome, Wind River Range, WY

    http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/189-MidsummerDomeSummitPanorama.jpg
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    Summit of Camel's Hump, Cirque of the Towers,...

    Summit of Camel's Hump, Cirque of the Towers, Wind River Range, WY

    http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/123-BradonCamelsHumpSummit.jpg
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    Summit of Glissade Peak, Wind River Range, WY ...

    Summit of Glissade Peak, Wind River Range, WY

    http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/pudgy_groundhog/173-GlissadePeakPanorama.jpg
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    [Help] No, she isn't hardcore, just a regular 5 yo. You...

    No, she isn't hardcore, just a regular 5 yo. You might be surprised by how well the kids hike. She did a 4 night trip last yeas when she was 4 to the bottom of the grand canyon.
  21. One more thing, we rented a Jeep in Page, AZ to...

    One more thing, we rented a Jeep in Page, AZ to get out to the SCB and White Pocket areas. You may be able to save yourself some significant cash by renting versus hiring a guide. I am not...
  22. Hi, Me, and my wife and four year old daughter...

    Hi,

    Me, and my wife and four year old daughter spent a week in the Page area last year. Here are my comments, but I have not been to Toroweap:


    1. Yes, Alstrom Point is still really, really...
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    [Help] Capitol Reef & Surronding Areas

    Hi,

    I am planning a trip for myself and my 5 year old daughter for Spring 2013. I'd like to focus on Capitol Reef and adjacent areas. My top priority will be 3 days in Halls Creek, and a 2 day...
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    [Help] Thank you for your quick replies. I would...

    Thank you for your quick replies. I would probably rent a boat for at least a week. Sounds like the best option would be to form a larger group to share the cost of the rental, instead of sharing...
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    [Help] Canyoneering on Lake Powell

    Hi,

    My buddy and I try to get out to Utah every year or so for canyoneering. We would love to descend some of the slots accessible from Lake Powell. Unfortunately, when I look at boat rentals on...
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