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02-04-2019, 02:03 PM
Thread: Canyoneering Shoes
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Thank you for the comments. Both my ankle and...
Thank you for the comments. Both my ankle and foot are swollen and so I would definitely need something with a wider width.
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01-04-2019, 02:00 PM
Thread: Canyoneering Shoes
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Canyoneering Shoes
A little over a year ago I fell (not canyoneering) and shattered both my Tibia and Fibula right at my ankle joint into about 5-6 pieces each. The doctor said about a year recovery and while I am...
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03-09-2018, 10:29 AM
Thread: Stupid Injury
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Kust thought I would give an uodate. My injury...
Kust thought I would give an uodate. My injury was just under 15 weeks ago. I have been full weight bearing for 2 weeks now. I still have 2 plates in my ankle alomg with about a dozen screws. I...
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12-26-2017, 11:01 AM
Thread: Stupid Injury
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I am 36 but have also had surgeries on both knees...
I am 36 but have also had surgeries on both knees that make me over cautious. Doctor today said no weight on the ankle for 6 more weeks and then should be able to start adding minimal weight.
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12-26-2017, 04:58 AM
Thread: Stupid Injury
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Thanks for all the advise / encouragement. Right...
Thanks for all the advise / encouragement. Right now I am non weight bearing with plates and screws in both my fibula and tibia. Basically from wha t I underst and my ankle splitnopen and both...
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12-25-2017, 07:14 PM
Thread: Stupid Injury
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Stupid Injury
I am feeling a little discouraged. 4 weeks ago I fell while hanging Christmas lights and broke my right wrist and have a severe Pilon Fracture in my left ankle.
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03-02-2017, 02:34 PM
Thread: Canyon Werks???
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[Gear] Per there Facebook page Rope Bags are now made by...
Per there Facebook page Rope Bags are now made by Blue Water. It mentions they are still making the Critr but doesn't mention anything about their packs.
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02-28-2017, 09:22 AM
Thread: Canyons this Spring
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[Invite] There isn't any need to wait. Scott mentioned...
There isn't any need to wait. Scott mentioned not being available until April so those dates work. The first few weeks of March can work as well.
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02-24-2017, 09:29 AM
Thread: Canyons this Spring
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[Invite] I think we would be available either the weekend...
I think we would be available either the weekend of the 15th or 29th. PM me with what you have in mind.
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02-23-2017, 12:21 PM
Thread: Canyons this Spring
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[Invite] Canyons this Spring
I have started to learn to Canyoneering over the past year and have done a handful of canyons in the Zion area but would like to get my 11 year old son out as well. I would like to find some people...
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04-29-2016, 05:59 PM
Thread: Uvita Costa Rica
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[Trip Report] Uvita Costa Rica
Today we went on a guided tour of a canyon in the middle ofthe rain forest near Uvita Costa Rica. We were able to rappel down 4 waterfallsand hike around two others. It was a completely different...
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04-16-2016, 03:49 PM
Thread: Russel Gulch - Subway - Accident
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[Trip Report] Over the past 4 years I have had multiple...
Over the past 4 years I have had multiple surgeries on my legs including a High Tibial Osteotomy on both legs that the doctor cut my leg bone and changed the angle of my leg. I think your lack of...
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03-10-2016, 06:45 PM
Thread: Gps iPhone app
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I just recently got a Lifeproof case as well. ...
I just recently got a Lifeproof case as well. The case is durable like the Otterbox cases however adds an element of being water and dust proof. I think it makes the screen a little less responsive...
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01-26-2016, 02:13 PM
Thread: Wetsuit Recommendations
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[Gear] Thanks for everybodies feedback. The one 3mm I...
Thanks for everybodies feedback. The one 3mm I have been looking at is only $79 so for the price I am not too concerned with finding one used to save a few bucks. I will likely invest in a pair of...
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01-25-2016, 02:15 PM
Thread: Wetsuit Recommendations
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[Gear] Wetsuit Recommendations
I am looking to buy my first wetsuit in the next few weeks and am at a loss on what to get. I plan to use it for going through basic canyons during the spring through fall months. I am just a...
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10-15-2015, 07:51 PM
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Granted I am a beginner but my thoughts are to...
Granted I am a beginner but my thoughts are to use the right tool for the job. You wouldn't use an ice pick to hammer in a nail just the sail that you shouldn't use a small 4mm cord with a lot of...
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10-05-2015, 08:34 PM
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[News] I am new to the sport so I do not have the...
I am new to the sport so I do not have the experience but try and think logically and want to learn to further my own knowledge. Without knowing all the details first hand as why they chose double...
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09-23-2015, 05:20 PM
Thread: Kolob Creek MIA or Overnighter
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[How To] Site 5 in the Narrows is right by where Kolob...
Site 5 in the Narrows is right by where Kolob enters the Narrows. I stayed at that camp spot with my 9 year old son in June. From there it took about 7 hours to hike out to the riverside walk. ...
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09-21-2015, 01:25 PM
Thread: Canyoneering with scouts
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Thanks for all your feedback. It gives me some...
Thanks for all your feedback. It gives me some things to think about and I will start contacting some of the guides here shortly to help create a plan.
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09-16-2015, 06:02 AM
Thread: Canyoneering with scouts
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I agree that the leaders need to know what to...
I agree that the leaders need to know what to expect when going through a canyon with youth. This ensures that the canyon is something the youth are able to do plus will help ensure that the canyon...
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09-15-2015, 07:29 PM
Thread: Canyoneering with scouts
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I plan on taking a basic course next spring. I...
I plan on taking a basic course next spring. I do not know if it will be a year after year plan but do know I want to get more comfortable in the canyons to take my family through.
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09-15-2015, 07:03 PM
Thread: Canyoneering with scouts
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it will be our older scouts so age 14-17
it will be our older scouts so age 14-17
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09-15-2015, 07:02 PM
Thread: Canyoneering with scouts
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It is planned that we will have 10 boys and...
It is planned that we will have 10 boys and likely 2 or 3 leaders. We are looking at going either sometime in June or the first week of August. The entire trip will likely be 4 nights but was...
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09-15-2015, 06:21 PM
Thread: Canyoneering with scouts
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Canyoneering with scouts
I have been given the task of organizing our scout camp for next summer. I would like to have more of a high adventure camp and thought the boys would love to experience a canyon or two. We are in...
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06-15-2015, 02:31 PM
Thread: Subway Canyon
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[Trip Report] That looks like the log that was by the last...
That looks like the log that was by the last rappel. Looking at the pictures I do not see it by the last rappel like it was in April but I could be wrong.
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