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10-12-2014, 11:28 PM
Thread: Lost/stuck rope in englestead
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One little nuisance rap gone, one new one showed...
One little nuisance rap gone, one new one showed up. Way more swimming than I've ever done in englestead. One log jam to climb over I don't remember previously.
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10-08-2014, 10:29 AM
Thread: Lost/stuck rope in englestead
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Lost/stuck rope in englestead
Got a rope stuck in englestead. Imlay, about 200 ft. Will have either a rock exotica pirate or a metolious biner with it. Would love to get it back.
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06-24-2012, 06:39 PM
Thread: $6 Dry Bags
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I use these for canyoneering and canoeing....
I use these for canyoneering and canoeing. They're great. :2thumbs:
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05-23-2012, 10:03 PM
Thread: My Newer/Favoriter canyon in Zion
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05-12-2012, 02:53 PM
Thread: Heaps and/or Imlay partners?
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Heaps and/or Imlay partners?
Hey guys,
Well, last week I was offered a job in New Hampshire for the summer (at least). I'll be running a ropes course there for a while. Unfortunately this puts me away from the canyons for a... -
05-11-2012, 11:37 PM
Thread: Misery, Pine Creek, Spry, Key Hole?
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[Conditions] I went down keyhole saturday and pinecreek...
I went down keyhole saturday and pinecreek tuesday. They were both cold. I wore a 4/3 and was chilly in both. Doing Keyhole without one sounds :cold:
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05-02-2012, 04:37 PM
Thread: Last rappel in the Subway?
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04-29-2012, 10:00 PM
Thread: the Totem: would like your opinions
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I use the totem as my primary device. Lasts me...
I use the totem as my primary device. Lasts me about twice as many canyons as the piranas on my loaner harnesses. As for durability compared to tube or 8 style, it totally depends on the tube or 8....
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04-29-2012, 09:38 PM
Thread: Rescue in Zero Gravity
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:2thumbs:I'm all for scouts, and other youth...
:2thumbs:I'm all for scouts, and other youth groups in canyons. If it's done right.
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04-29-2012, 09:30 PM
Thread: Best canyons accessible to 2WD vehicles
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[How To] Depends more on how you drive than what you...
Depends more on how you drive than what you drive....53335
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04-08-2012, 08:32 PM
Thread: Keyhole Pinecreek
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[Trip Report] :2thumbs:x2
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03-30-2012, 11:23 PM
Thread: Lightest Locking Carabiners
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Cypher Echo SG-46g-25kN Cypher Vesat SG-48g-25kN...
Cypher Echo SG-46g-25kN
Cypher Vesat SG-48g-25kN
Cypher Firefly 2 SG-42g-22kN
Cypher Dragonfly SG-48g-23kN
Cypher Electrolite SG-45g-23kN
Omega Pacific Classic SG-60g-24kN
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03-28-2012, 11:54 AM
Thread: Rope stolen in the Roost 3/24
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So if I wear my hat backwards does it excuse me...
So if I wear my hat backwards does it excuse me if I take something? How about my helmet?
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03-26-2012, 11:30 AM
Thread: Rope Choice
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I was rather unimpressed with my Fire actually....
I was rather unimpressed with my Fire actually. It wore out FAST. Could have just been one of those weeks though... I plan to give the fire another shot someday, in the name of scientific rigor....
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03-26-2012, 11:19 AM
Thread: Everybody wants one!
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:cry1:
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03-26-2012, 11:18 AM
Thread: Auto-Locking vs. Screwgate
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Poll: I'm a screwgate fan myself. And to answer the...
I'm a screwgate fan myself. And to answer the question about having used both types: Yes. Extensively. Autolockers certainly have their place, especially in some of the applications I need biners for...
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03-23-2012, 03:54 PM
Thread: Shuttle System Resumes Operation in Zion
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[News] x3 :nod:
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The canyon was a train wreak before the shuttle, loss of pollution, noise and no parking.[/QUOTE]
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03-23-2012, 03:44 PM
Thread: Risk Assessment/Management
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This is one of the best things that can possible...
This is one of the best things that can possible be done to reduce risk, IMO. I feel it should never disgust anyone. I do it when I canyoneer. I picked up the habit from a climbing partner of mine......
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03-20-2012, 10:28 AM
Thread: Keyhole Pine Creek
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:2thumbs: Who's up for an adventure?
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03-20-2012, 10:25 AM
Thread: Breaking the "A" Team entry code
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:nod: Solution: Get along and do canyons.
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Solution: Get along and do canyons. -
03-20-2012, 10:18 AM
Thread: Protect your backside in extended Mae West
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[How To] http://www.fixehardware.com/harness_protective-vin...
http://www.fixehardware.com/harness_protective-vinyl.htm
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03-05-2012, 05:04 PM
Thread: Help on rapelling spot......in Utah?
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Beaver High Adventure Base. Super affordable...
Beaver High Adventure Base.
Super affordable for an organized camp, and you pretty much build your own package however you want it. You just want a spot to camp? They'll do that. You want a spot... -
02-29-2012, 12:21 AM
Thread: How to conquer a monster pothole
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[How To] I'd criticize you as predicted.... ....except...
I'd criticize you as predicted....
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02-27-2012, 07:39 PM
Thread: Pine Creek/Keyhole Conditions in April
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X2 :2thumbs: To avoid crowds when doing these...
X2 :2thumbs:
To avoid crowds when doing these two canyons (which is a short day I love) I generally start keyhole at first light, and then move to pine creek. Only once have I ended up behind... -
02-27-2012, 07:36 PM
Thread: How to conquer a monster pothole
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[How To] I've never had a problem getting a boring old...
I've never had a problem getting a boring old prussic to grab multiple strands of rope (admittedly never tried it with more than three, and that was just to see if it worked)
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