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09-13-2017, 08:18 AM
Thread: Accident in Birch Hollow.
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This has been a lively revisit to an old theme....
This has been a lively revisit to an old theme.
My general take-a-way is that canyoneering is dangerous
As in, REALLY DANGEROUS
Just as in rock climbing, Noobs loose in canyons without training or... -
09-11-2017, 03:19 PM
Thread: Accident in Birch Hollow.
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I Do not usually rappel single strand when...
I Do not usually rappel single strand when climbing, but have had to a couple of times on long routes when one of two ropes became damaged.
Whether or not you prefer SRT it can be VERY useful in... -
01-03-2017, 07:18 AM
Thread: Canyoneering Video on CNN
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Deagol It is so weird that I was thinking the...
Deagol
It is so weird that I was thinking the same thing!
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10-25-2016, 09:41 AM
Thread: Increasing friction on an ATC
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Canyoneering with ATCs, Piranas, and Racks?...
Canyoneering with ATCs, Piranas, and Racks?
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09-29-2016, 01:19 PM
Thread: West Canyon - Tiger Route
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[Trip Report] At least we know that Slot's next first descent...
At least we know that Slot's next first descent has to be named/renamed LMB.
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08-12-2016, 12:09 PM
Thread: Benson Creek
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[Trip Report] Dang! Late to the fun... Thank you for your...
Dang!
Late to the fun...
Thank you for your kind words, Slot Machine.
Glad you like the CRITR2
Nice post- can't wait to go check it out
Best
Todd
P.S. I would DOUBLE DOWN on the shorts by... -
07-14-2016, 11:47 AM
Thread: Imlay Canyon - Sneak Route
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[Trip Report] SORRY SLOT MACHINE for jacking your thread ...
SORRY SLOT MACHINE
for jacking your thread :nono:
And thanks for your business!
I really hope Hank will NOT post that pic of me with the dollar signs for eyeballs...
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07-14-2016, 09:21 AM
Thread: Imlay Canyon - Sneak Route
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[Trip Report] Hi Folks I guess this is our cue to insert a...
Hi Folks
I guess this is our cue to insert a (shameless) CRITR plug!
Desi and I started out on the ATS (before inventing the CRITR) and found it to be a good device....but here are the things we... -
07-12-2016, 10:48 AM
Thread: Imlay Canyon - Sneak Route
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[Trip Report] Slot Machine- Thanks for posting! With such a...
Slot Machine-
Thanks for posting!
With such a strong group, you might really appreciate the FULL Imlay (in a day).
Then you can crank that Ferrari to over 40 rappels....
Best
Todd -
07-11-2016, 02:42 PM
Thread: Imlay Canyon - Sneak Route
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[Trip Report] Great post! Is that someone STANDING in the 'BIG...
Great post!
Is that someone STANDING in the 'BIG BERTHA' pothole while you are hooking out?
that sucker was bottomless when we were there...
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07-11-2016, 02:27 PM
Thread: Boundary Canyon - Down then Up
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[Trip Report] That is.. Awesome! :2thumbs: What method(s)...
That is..
Awesome! :2thumbs:
What method(s) /gear were you ascending with?
Any special issues, like rope damage, or were you padding edges?
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05-16-2016, 11:45 AM
Thread: Birch Hollow down Orderville...
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[Conditions] EARLY start recommended... unless you like...
EARLY start recommended...
unless you like waiting in line.
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05-02-2016, 02:05 PM
Thread: Grotto canyon by accident
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Hi Court Thank you for rejoining the thread and...
Hi Court
Thank you for rejoining the thread and sharing technical details.
Maxim sells this cord for slinging chocks or for use as a climbing cordalette.
It is not intended to rappel on.
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05-02-2016, 07:45 AM
Thread: Grotto canyon by accident
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Hi Rob L and Folks, Replies concerning the tone...
Hi Rob L and Folks,
Replies concerning the tone of my posts:
Points well taken!
Most of us, including some of the best canyoneers I know have made foolish mistakes (usually during the first... -
04-30-2016, 01:44 PM
Thread: Grotto canyon by accident
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Periodically we get 'clever' individuals who...
Periodically we get 'clever' individuals who ignore manufacturer's WARNINGS
and then go out and epic (or die).
Tom is a canyoneering rope manufacturer and distributor.
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04-28-2016, 04:03 PM
Thread: Webbing Knotcraft
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Nice Rich! (I just learned a couple new things!...
Nice Rich!
(I just learned a couple new things! )
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04-26-2016, 07:01 AM
Thread: Grotto canyon by accident
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Then let the education continue.. Rappelling on...
Then let the education continue..
Rappelling on 6mm rope?
On purpose? (As opposed to a last resort).
What good will "ascenders" do on that stuff?
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04-25-2016, 12:36 PM
Thread: Grotto canyon by accident
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Tommy Boy X2! To be clear: I also enjoy soloing...
Tommy Boy X2!
To be clear:
I also enjoy soloing stuff, from time to time.
Post should have read:
"solo canyoneering: bad idea for the inexperienced/ unprepared."
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04-23-2016, 01:20 PM
Thread: Grotto canyon by accident
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To put this in perspective... Eons ago winter...
To put this in perspective...
Eons ago winter ice climbing in the Rockies my cocky / noobish / younger self decided (after half a dozen frozen waterfalls)
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04-23-2016, 10:18 AM
Thread: Grotto canyon by accident
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To Court and Fellow Canyoneers All personalities...
To Court and Fellow Canyoneers
All personalities aside-
How best to comment on said adventure that (from a canyoneer's perspective) amounts to a suicide mission?
I originally thought the post was... -
04-22-2016, 12:30 PM
Thread: Grotto canyon by accident
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Dear Court Solo canyoneering: bad idea...
Dear Court
Solo canyoneering: bad idea
Rappelling on 6mm: REALLY TERRIBLE idea (8mm is accepted minimum diameter canyoneering rope)
Jumping off end of rope: worst idea of all.
Leaving junk in... -
02-11-2016, 03:21 PM
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Thank you for those of you who have asked. While...
Thank you for those of you who have asked.
While we really love our ICE CUBE packs,we
(at Canyonwerks) are scrambling to keep up with orders for CRITR2's and rope bags and will NOT have enough... -
02-11-2016, 07:09 AM
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If you need a pack now, the Imlay Heaps and Kolob...
If you need a pack now, the Imlay Heaps and Kolob (and the new women's versions!) are the only contenders.
With excellent suspension, drainage, durability, and canyon specific shape at a... -
02-10-2016, 01:57 PM
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Hi nkanarik! I am hardly an "un-biased"...
Hi nkanarik!
I am hardly an "un-biased" reviewer, but one consideration worth mentioning (while it pains me to say it)
is that the CANYONWERKS Ice Cube packs are currently out of production (only... -
01-06-2016, 03:27 PM
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[Wanted] We are working on a new batch... :mrgreen:...
We are working on a new batch...
:mrgreen:
Thanks!
Todd and Desi
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