Red Hollow - New Canyoneering Route

[Iceaxe]

I know how much some of you like big rappels so here is a new canyoneering route that will puker your butt.....

Red Hollow
http://climb-utah.com/Zion/redhollow.htm

The picture was taken by Gary Palmer from the rim as our group descended the beast.

[Ryebrye]

Red Hollow is a fun canyon that is off the beaten path. The canyon requires complete technical gear to descend. Navigation for this route is easy. Red Hollow is rated 3A II using the Canyon Rating System. You do not need a Zion backcountry permit for this canyon.

Cool. So since it's not under backcountry control, that means I can use an electric drill to place bolts? Nice! I'll go place a bolt ladder down that long rappel for people who get tired mid-rappel and need some rest. (j/k)

I know it's part of your circle of friends thing - but just a few questions about it:

1. How long of an approach?
2. How many raps?
3. Rope length needed?
4. How long of an exit?
5. How long in the canyon?

That one long rap looks fun - but if it's a 12 hour hike for a single 300 foot rap, and then a 17 hour exit you can understand why I wouldn't be too excited.

[Iceaxe]

If you had of read the teaser you would know the entire route is a half-day affair and that Red Hollow is rated 3A II using the Canyon Rating System.

The 3 means no fancy rope work, pothole escapes, or extremely difficult technique is required. The A means its dry, the II means half-a-day.

Ya have to sign up to get the rest of the details

[Iceaxe]

Here are a couple more pictures of the canyon to wet your appetite.

[savanna3313]

I know how much some of you like big rappels so here is a new canyoneering route that will puker your butt.....

Red Hollow
http://climb-utah.com/Zion/redhollow.htm

The picture was taken by Gary Palmer from the rim as our group descended the beast.

Dang!!!! Do you "clank" when you walk? Just wondering, because it seems to me that you'd have to have balls of steel to make a descent like that!

[rockgremlin]

That looks like a blast!

FYI for those who aren't members: Rap length is 265 feet, with much of it being free-hanging. (Membership has it's privileges... )

[Iceaxe]

Do you "clank" when you walk?

That's why they call me the Man of Steel....

[FOX]

Looks awesome!! I just put it on the list!

[Iceaxe]

If your list is anything like mine its growing faster then I can cross things off.

[FOX]

It's growing fast...and I doubt I have a tenth of what's on yours.

[Sombeech]

Do you "clank" when you walk?

That's why they call me the Man of Steel....

Is that why there's all that rust in your shorts?

[Iceaxe]

Is that why there's all that rust in your shorts?

[Iceaxe]

I just added a minor update to the Red Hollow route description.

Red Hollow
http://climb-utah.com/Zion/redhollow.htm

The entrance rappel (Direct Route) was measured at 295', with 280' of the rappel being free air. Looks like we now have a place to practice our Heaps skills or test different big rap combinations.

[stefan]

The entrance rappel (Direct Route) was measured at 295', with 280' of the rappel being free air. Looks like we now have a place to practice our Heaps skills or test different big rap combinations.

cool, thanks for the update

[hesse15]

last time home i got a 93 meter rope
but it is like englestaed that you have to carry all the way in thecanyon?
if it is worthed i will try to make RC to thinking about it,
i love it englesteda rap and not planning to do any heaps before getting a drysuit the freezing cold is not for me
see you soon
by the way the metal sound i as thinking were the biners attach to you harness to increase friction (nice to weight only 117lb going down on a single 8mm)

[Iceaxe]

You have to carry the rope through the canyon.... but its a short canyon, maybe 4 hours total.

You really think RC is man enough?



Did ya tell RC you were spending this weekend with the "love machine"?

[hesse15]

You have to carry the rope through the canyon.... but its a short canyon, maybe 4 hours total.

You really think RC is man enough?



Did ya tell RC you were spending this weekend with the "love machine"?

yes,
RC is not worry,
you know when the student is better than his master
by the way RC officialy pass the "Italian Test"

[accadacca]

by the way RC officialy pass the "Italian Test"

Oh Hell!!

[ajroadtrips]

yes,
RC is not worry,
you know when the student is better than his master
by the way RC officialy pass the "Italian Test"

Unfortunately I cannot reveal any of the details of the "Italian test".... (Being sworn to secrecy and all.) Glad I passed though, a lesser man would not have...

Good to see you Shane, even if it was only briefly at the potluck.

The Infamous RC

[Iceaxe]

WARNING:

Recently I have received reports that the dirt road to the upper Red Hollow Trailhead has a gate and is signed "No Trespassing". To date the property owner has been good about allowing access to those who seek permission, use good manners and promise to close the gate.

Sorry, but I do not have contact information for the property owner. If somebody has this info please post it.