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09-29-2018, 09:43 AM
Thread: Zion suggestions for October 17-19
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Thanks for the advice, fellas! The canyons where...
Thanks for the advice, fellas! The canyons where I live get super cold and not fun in Oct. I've always felt like Zion was the same, but sounds like *most* of Zion gets more sun and stay warmer than...
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09-10-2018, 02:05 PM
Thread: Illusions Canyon (AZ) 4 August 2018
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[Trip Report] It sounds like you did the sneak exit...
It sounds like you did the sneak exit incorrectly?! Illusions has the easiest sneak exit of them all -- in the West Fork area.
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09-09-2018, 10:09 AM
Thread: Zion suggestions for October 17-19
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Zion suggestions for October 17-19
I have a friend visiting from the UK in October and the current plan is to meet up in Zion to run canyons on the 17th, 18th and 19th. I've been to Zion several times but never in Oct, this is the...
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08-22-2017, 06:38 PM
Thread: Old Harness
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$4? What a bargain!!! Dang. I'll find a DIY...
$4? What a bargain!!! Dang. I'll find a DIY method ... but ... my hat's off to Tom for the offer to fix up some old gear. Come to think of it, one harness is prob fixed proper with a shuffle...
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08-22-2017, 03:24 PM
Thread: Old Harness
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Old Harness
Getting ready to toss out several harnessss' that are actually in pretty good shape. Just the elastic rear that holds the leg loops up is gone. Is it possible to DIY para chord or some other method...
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05-06-2016, 10:31 AM
Thread: Satellite Phone recomendations
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Satellite Phone recomendations
I am not a big fan of the PLB. Has anyone carried a sat phone through canyons? I would like to see if there is anyone who might know the cost, subscription fees, pay by minute options and of...
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05-05-2016, 10:05 AM
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[Invite] Do you have a set schedule? I am in your area...
Do you have a set schedule? I am in your area with loads of days off:
Fri-Sun in May
Sun-Wed in June
Mostly looking for weekday partners.
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05-04-2016, 09:08 PM
Thread: West Canyon - Lion Route
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[Trip Report] Day 1: Boat In Day 2: Hike Up (pre-dawn start if...
Day 1: Boat In
Day 2: Hike Up (pre-dawn start if needed), Camp at the 'Side Canyon' camp site.
Day 3: (Pre-dawn start again) Hike Upper slot: Lion (then grab overnight gear), hike Middle slot, hike... -
05-03-2016, 08:53 PM
Thread: West Canyon - Lion Route
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[Trip Report] My group will be running West, top down in May. ...
My group will be running West, top down in May. We will boat to the base, and then have an additional two nights - three days in canyon. Any suggestion on rope length, special gear? I've got the...
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05-19-2014, 09:43 AM
Thread: Imlay Canyon
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[Trip Report] Can anyone confirm that 2x120 rope will handle...
Can anyone confirm that 2x120 rope will handle Imlay? There is plenty of conflicting information ranging from 110-130-140ft?!?
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06-09-2013, 08:13 PM
Thread: Video from Chroprock/Kaleidoscope
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Brutal approach. Great Canyon. We did it...
Brutal approach. Great Canyon. We did it car-to-car but would be good to do the back pack version and double down with Neon.
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06-09-2013, 07:13 PM
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"I thought this was supposed to be all down...
"I thought this was supposed to be all down hill?!?"
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05-18-2013, 09:12 AM
Thread: Flagstaff - AZ. 1 day, which canyon?
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Sundance has keeper pot potential. I ran it...
Sundance has keeper pot potential. I ran it yesterday (May 18, 2013) and all pots were full. +1 to add Bear Canyon = Nice full day.
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05-15-2013, 08:58 PM
Thread: Grand staircase info
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[Help] Peek-a-boo and Spooky. Nothing technical, just...
Peek-a-boo and Spooky. Nothing technical, just damn good slot canyon fun.
Mind the heat on the approach ... I recall 30 to 45 minutes "in the sun". Sun hat, sun screen and water, water, water. ... -
03-09-2013, 11:45 AM
Thread: Illusions <--> Insomnia
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This will be the year where these canyons gain...
This will be the year where these canyons gain lots of traffic and popularity. Please be sensitive and careful, educate your group before 'tearing it up'.
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03-08-2013, 04:37 PM
Thread: Sewn prusik loop ... Questions.
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Sewn Loop replace slings ... Strap webbing that...
Sewn Loop replace slings ... Strap webbing that is stitched into a loop. The sewn loop is made of 6-8mm rope while the typical sling is made of strap web - and then stitched into a loop.
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03-08-2013, 09:16 AM
Thread: Sewn prusik loop ... Questions.
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Sewn prusik loop ... Questions.
I have 2 prusik loops tied up and ready for duty, used them many times in several apps last season. These loops, when the knots are good and set measure 17inch and 18inch. Worked well for extending...
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11-28-2012, 07:47 PM
Thread: Win Bogley Gear - Ends Dec 4
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[Photo Contest] Late to the party, but I'll play ... my favorite...
Late to the party, but I'll play ... my favorite from the year:
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11-28-2012, 06:48 PM
Thread: ATC vrs Other Decenders?
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Figure D is a better version of the figure 8 (re:...
Figure D is a better version of the figure 8 (re: rope curles).
I've been looking for a figure D with 'horns' for easy lock off options: Mini 8 by Rock Exotica.
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11-17-2012, 11:45 AM
Thread: Aerial canyoneering
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Free Soloing ... sans ropes. Have some free solo...
Free Soloing ... sans ropes. Have some free solo climbers had a good (long/successful) career? or is it more like climb until you reach your end?
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11-16-2012, 07:28 AM
Thread: Aerial canyoneering
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What are the stats or clarification on FREE...
What are the stats or clarification on FREE CLIMBERS?? I'd like to hear what people have to say about free climbers historically and current free climbers. Every person has an idea about free...
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11-16-2012, 07:25 AM
Thread: Clarification/Confusion/ Conservation
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Ooops ... wrong thread
Ooops ... wrong thread
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10-30-2012, 07:37 PM
Thread: RECALL: Ropeman 3
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RECALL: Ropeman 3
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http://www.wildcountry.co.uk/community/latest-news/2012/10/29/Voluntary_Recall_Notice_Ropeman_3/
Anyone have problems with this device?
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09-04-2012, 04:47 PM
Thread: Camping options ... Upper Zion
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Camping options ... Upper Zion
My group will be heading into Zion canyons on Sept 20th for a week. Will be running Das Boot and follow up with Icebox the next day. Is there a suggested camping area in that Kolob 'upper zion'...
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