Wet Chop

[bruce from bryce]

Friday nights rain refreshed the canyon and we had a great romp and swim through Chop on Sunday. Channels were full, downclimbs were shortened and challenges were a-plenty.

My first time so it was somewhat magical after hearing so much about this canyon. The various sections were aptly named but for us I think the grim section was a little on the tame side. But it certainly tested me a couple of times but with assistance from the group I worked through them.

A few claps of thunder as we were approaching the last section of potholes and the rap. Heard later that the main fork had flashed--not sure about Chop itself.

Super day with super people: Wyoming Dave, Dave from Arizona, Todd and Ram.

Nice hike out Monday morning, sandwich at the Trailhead Cafe (where I met Rick) and home by 1:30pm.

Tired but completely satisfied.

[Iceaxe]

Any pictures?

[bruce from bryce]

Not from me as I forgot my camera after packing it away from the evening rain. But

Photos when Todd gets back to his home turf. And I know some of them are going to be awesome.