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06-10-2022, 10:42 AM
Thread: Sandthrax rescue
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Sandthrax rescue
https://www.ksl.com/article/50420984/crews-trying-to-rescue-15-utah-youth-with-leaders-stuck-in-treacherous-slot-canyon
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04-29-2020, 01:55 PM
Thread: Elephant Butte 1st rap bolts
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The current bolts and bolts on the left require...
The current bolts and bolts on the left require talking a 200 ft rope. The old location was perfect requiring a 120 ft rope and an interesting down climb. I would live to see them reestablished on...
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08-18-2017, 03:44 PM
Thread: 8/17/17 - Zero Gravity Rescue
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I love how KSL called it a "Day Hike" and pointed...
I love how KSL called it a "Day Hike" and pointed out the location of the canyon. Hmm, I see more people stuck.
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11-17-2016, 12:25 PM
Thread: Leprechaun Canyon SAR on 11/6/16
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We have tried that, it only makes them call...
We have tried that, it only makes them call faster :haha:
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11-17-2016, 12:17 PM
Thread: Leprechaun Canyon SAR on 11/6/16
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This is probably the hardest call to make. When...
This is probably the hardest call to make. When do you want SAR called? What is a "normal problem?"
Normally, we check in between 8 pm and 11 pm.
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11-17-2016, 09:46 AM
Thread: Leprechaun Canyon SAR on 11/6/16
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Steve's factually incorrect story came from a 5...
Steve's factually incorrect story came from a 5 minute conversation. His facebook account will not allow non friends to comment. His erroneous facebook post seemed like he was promoting himself as a...
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06-03-2016, 09:41 AM
Thread: Carabiner Labeling
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[How To] I use a black Magic Marker with my initials. Yes...
I use a black Magic Marker with my initials. Yes it comes off easily and has to be redone frequently, but it is cheap and easy.
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09-18-2015, 08:56 PM
Thread: New Moab Canyon - Quartzite Canyon
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[Trip Report] Do we have an update on this canyon?
Do we have an update on this canyon?
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09-16-2015, 10:07 AM
Thread: Canyons for big people...
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Anchors and rope size must also be re-evalutated.
Anchors and rope size must also be re-evalutated.
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09-16-2015, 09:42 AM
Thread: Canyoneering with scouts
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So true. The trip will take a lot longer than...
So true. The trip will take a lot longer than expected (unless all your boys are very experienced).
It took 1 1/2 hours to do the rappel in Three Canyons with 4 leaders and 8 boys. One boy took... -
12-15-2014, 06:18 PM
Thread: night photos
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I was down in Moab for a quick bike trip. I...
I was down in Moab for a quick bike trip. I thought I would try a shot of the night sky over moonflower with my D7100 and my 14-24 lens. I had forgotten my tripod. So I propped it on the hood of the...
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05-16-2014, 07:36 AM
Thread: Heaps PH Conditions Inquiry
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[Conditions] On the other hand, if the conditions are really...
On the other hand, if the conditions are really bad, you wouldn't want to bring your girlfriend's lapdog in a dry sack. :roflol:
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05-09-2014, 07:52 AM
Thread: Alcatraz: Solitude in the Roost
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When we pulled up the night before, we must have...
When we pulled up the night before, we must have seen 15 cars. Luckily a good chunk of them were doing Larrys.
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05-08-2014, 01:15 PM
Thread: Alcatraz: Solitude in the Roost
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Even with 5 groups (over 20 people?), we didn't...
Even with 5 groups (over 20 people?), we didn't bump into anyone in the canyon. We did have a nice chat afterwords with one of the groups.
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01-27-2014, 09:35 AM
Thread: No Kidding Canyon Video
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[Trip Report] I loved the demonstration of rappelling with low...
I loved the demonstration of rappelling with low impact, pulling a sand trap anchor and best of all muddy boots on shoulders pothole escape. :roflol:
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10-17-2013, 12:02 PM
Thread: Escaping the Subway - Video
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It was awesome to watch the video. Thank you for...
It was awesome to watch the video. Thank you for the bump. :2thumbs:
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10-17-2013, 11:23 AM
Thread: Canyoneering a sport?
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In order to get rid of calling ballet, diving,...
In order to get rid of calling ballet, diving, gymnastics, high jump, running, etc. a sport, I long ago accepted this definition:
"A sport is anything with a team and a ball"
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08-21-2013, 03:08 PM
Thread: Ethics...And Dogs on hikes...
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I am torn on this topic. It was the dog that made...
I am torn on this topic. It was the dog that made this canyoneering story so awesome: http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?23494-A-Sh***y-Trip-in-Heaps&p=450766&viewfull=1
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08-21-2013, 02:17 PM
Thread: Best Harness For My Wife
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[Gear] I like the "Black Diamond Couloir Mountaineering...
I like the "Black Diamond Couloir Mountaineering Harness" (http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/climbing-harnesses/couloir-harness-BD651039BORGS_M1.html). I buy then on Sale. Same advantages as BD...
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08-21-2013, 01:08 PM
Thread: Death in Birch Hollow
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[News] I am saddened by this tragedy. My condolence to...
I am saddened by this tragedy. My condolence to family, friends and everyone involved.
I discovered the horrible news by reading the Tribune article. Because this site was down, I mistakenly read... -
08-20-2013, 04:02 PM
Thread: Exciting new First Descent in Zion
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[Trip Report] It is always fun to see a natural, non tree...
It is always fun to see a natural, non tree anchor in ZNP! Thank for sharing. :2thumbs:
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08-01-2013, 05:59 PM
Thread: Playin' with a fiddlestick....
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[Gear] Maybe renaming the fiddlestick is the answer (it...
Maybe renaming the fiddlestick is the answer (it worked for the Maxi Pad). :naughty::bootyshake::roflol:Love the thread. :2thumbs:
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06-17-2013, 09:46 AM
Thread: [Accident Report] Sandthrax
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[Trip Report] Sweet first post. I am glad you are ok.
Sweet first post. I am glad you are ok.
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06-03-2013, 05:13 PM
Thread: Canyon Wish List
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I took her to Yankee Doodle and she chickened out...
I took her to Yankee Doodle and she chickened out on the rap. Hasn't been interested in a new canyon since.
Zero G is great.. no rap for us featherweights.
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06-03-2013, 05:09 PM
Thread: Canyon Wish List
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We were headed for Undercover last January 2 but...
We were headed for Undercover last January 2 but there was snow on the northern slopes. We did Rock of Ages though the ice water instead.
I didn't get wet (stick walking pool arch and jump from...
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