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    I assume by cheap you mean not commercial style...

    I assume by cheap you mean not commercial style campgrounds. As far as canyoneering goes the best option is likely the Amphitheatre campground. ...
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    I was part of the flight crew that assisted the...

    I was part of the flight crew that assisted the second (non-fatal) incident. I haven't personally done Moonflower but EMS crews stated that it was the main Moonflower route. It was the same spot of...
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    This should be the take-away. All canyoneering...

    This should be the take-away. All canyoneering techniques simply a tool to put in the box, you pull out the tool you need for the situation you're in for the canyon you're in. Why attempt to present...
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    [Wanted] They are now "selling out" of FF even a day in...

    They are now "selling out" of FF even a day in advance. I come from Grand Junction and even if we are the first in line when the visitor center opens it not a guarantee we will get a permit.
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    The park has started this process is some areas....

    The park has started this process is some areas. I have seen signage this year IN the canyons. I am sure that as a principal most on this forum are against signage in the canyons, however it may be...
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    Tom, Your question is one of the main reasons...

    Tom,

    Your question is one of the main reasons I posted this in the first place. I wanted to understand the perspectives of those in the community in regards to rope grooves. The shear amount of...
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    Issues in Arches

    A small group of Junctionites headed to Arches NP with plans for Lomation and Krill but were unable to get a permit despite being at the visitor center at 0730. Apparently you can obtain a Fiery...
  8. [Trip Report] Anchor set up and rope management approach

    I believe your referring to the picture of the start of Blarney. It is a simple biner block (clove hitch on spine of biner so that the tail end of the rope does not pull through the rapid) that you...
  9. [Trip Report] North Wash: Right and Middle Leprechaun, Left Blarny, Hogwarts, and Death Canyon

    Three 70 degree blue bird days, only a handful of other people around, and 100% bone dry canyons (well 99.9, there was one puddle!). Even the Sandthrax campground was near empty!

    Did Right...
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    [Trip Report] Thank you for taking this project on. Where are...

    Thank you for taking this project on. Where are you looking to place the bolts?
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    [Trip Report] Lomation/Krill Trip Report 12/9/1015

    Through the generosity of friends I was able to descend Lomation/Krill yesterday despite having nearly all my canyoneering gear stolen :angryfire:. This was my virgin trip through these two and it...
  12. Luckily they missed my Creedence tapes....and my...

    Luckily they missed my Creedence tapes....and my rug. Biggest bummer is some of it was brand new, have't even had a chance to throw it down a canyon yet.
  13. Canyoneering Gear Stolen, please be on the lookout

    For those around Grand Junction area. I just had a large box of gear stolen from my truck. It was packed for canyoneering. If anyone knows of anyone selling the following please let me know:

    200...
  14. Thread: Arches Permits

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    The ambiguity continues. Called the Visitor...

    The ambiguity continues. Called the Visitor Center, they state that there should be a kiosk in the Lost Springs area, thought could not verify for certain. I will have to go off that. Will update...
  15. Thread: Arches Permits

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    I know of the kiosk and the online. The offical...

    I know of the kiosk and the online. The offical word is the there will be a kiosk at winter camp. The online is not functional yet, but I wasn't sure if the kiosk at wintercamp was up yet.

    I am...
  16. Thread: Arches Permits

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    Arches Permits

    Just looking for an update on the new Arches permit system. Specifically I wanted to know if there is a kiosk in the Yellow Cat Area. I head out from Grand Junction and therefore it is impractical...
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    [Invite] I am a GJer. Actaully headed to Moab Sunday is...

    I am a GJer. Actaully headed to Moab Sunday is the weather cooperates if your intersted. I will send you a PM with contact info.
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    Another thought

    You mentioned that you were headed that way due to your familiarity with Moab. Have you thought about the areas around Moab? Dragonfly and U Turn are both straightforward and would require less...
  19. Thread: Undercover Work

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    [Trip Report] Tom, thanks for the help in clarifying. Its...

    Tom, thanks for the help in clarifying.

    Its actually a strange area to describe, seems so easy until you put it into words for others to follow! You initially head UP the small drainage on the...
  20. Thread: Undercover Work

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    [Trip Report] The Grand Junction folks you were talking about...

    The Grand Junction folks you were talking about was us! Got a kick out of reading your trip report. I had just been through Undercover (aka Lost and Found) hardly a week before and there were no...
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    [Conditions] All the canyons were done by other partys without...

    All the canyons were done by other partys without wetsuits this weekend with temps in the low 50's with a cool wind. The groups who did Alcatraz seemed worse for wear, but made it through. The High...
  22. Thread: High Spur

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    [Trip Report] I think we ran into you guys, were you camping by...

    I think we ran into you guys, were you camping by the junipers near the exit of High Spur? We were the ones who gave a ride to the other party of 4 that went through on Sat. Great pics!
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    [Conditions] The piton seemed very solid to us and I had no...

    The piton seemed very solid to us and I had no issues at all using it, the bolt much less so. The party before us only used the (rusted and spinning) bolt for an anchor, so go figure. At least its...
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    [Conditions] TR and Conidtions- Roobers Roost Area

    Headed to the Roost April 30 - May 1st under windy and cool conditions. The preceding week produced over an inch of rain in the area and has left nearly all the canyons in wet conditions. Bring your...
  25. [Trip Report] We did MMI the other day and found a reasonable...

    We did MMI the other day and found a reasonable exit under Covert Arch. Did not take that much route finding. It is about as exposed and level of difficulty as the climbers exit, with a few moves of...
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