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09-14-2006, 09:27 PM #1
Canyoneering TR and photos (Dinosaur National Monument)
Dinosaur National Monument canyons, Labor Day weekend:
Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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09-14-2006 09:27 PM # ADS
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09-14-2006, 10:31 PM #2
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09-15-2006, 04:03 AM #3
really nice photos scott.
so does every point where you're walking in the river represent the end/beginning of a different canyon? how many did you do.
are these canyons capable of holding much water? were there ANY pools?
i take it the red arrowed line is demarking the span of the large arch that you found. pretty big arch!
the deep canyon shots are wonderful, as well as the the perspective from heights. it really IS a beautiful area up there. definitely need to spend more time. how far of a drive is it for you, depending on what part of dinosaur you go?
are we gonna get a TR too?
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09-15-2006, 07:46 AM #4
How about a short TR or at least caption the pictures so we know what we are looking at?
Nice pics
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09-15-2006, 11:30 AM #5so does every point where you're walking in the river represent the end/beginning of a different canyon?
how many did you do.
are these canyons capable of holding much water? were there ANY pools?
i take it the red arrowed line is demarking the span of the large arch that you found. pretty big arch!This first photo "arch from the top" was actually shot from the summit of Peak 6489 before we even knew the arch was there. I found it while scanning through the photos. Anyway, this was actually taken from 1100 feet above the arch and looking down and is zoomed way in. Since this is a 2D photo, and zoomed in from 1100 feet higher, there is one thing that is somewhat decieving by looking at the photo. The arch actually isn't reachable from the river, but there were two rappels in the canyon between the arch and river. It's harder than it looks to get there!
http://www.summitpost.org/images/original/225396.JPG
how far of a drive is it for you, depending on what part of dinosaur you go?
are we gonna get a TR too?Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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09-15-2006, 08:21 PM #6
niiiiiice. so how difficult was the approach ?
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09-16-2006, 12:35 PM #7
Dinosaur National Monument = most under-rated slot canyon area in the State!!
Fantastic photos! Crazy how much that place looks so much like the Swell!It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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09-16-2006, 01:49 PM #8Originally Posted by rockgremlin
I'm guessing a real classic exists, but I don't think its been uncovered as of yet.
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09-18-2006, 07:34 AM #9niiiiiice. so how difficult was the approach ?
http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/r...law-Peak-.html
There are some slots in Dinosaur, but I have still not seen or heard of anything that I would call "classic". You need at least one classic to get the attention of the masses.
I'm guessing a real classic exists, but I don't think its been uncovered as of yet.
One Mae West slot in the southern part of this area might have been a classic if it weren't for the bushwhacking required in the upper end. The bushwhacking was too distacting and takes away from the enjoyment that otherwise would be better.
I've heard Thanksgiving Gorge is good, but haven't been.
Anyway, a couple more pics of canyons in the area. Nice slots, but too short to be classics.
Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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09-18-2006, 08:29 AM #10Dinosaur National Monument = most under-rated slot canyon area in the State!!Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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09-18-2006, 10:16 AM #11Originally Posted by Scott PattersonIt's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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09-18-2006, 10:18 AM #12Originally Posted by rockgremlin
http://www.canyoneering.com/forum/Colorado_canyons.html
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09-18-2006, 11:14 AM #13
I'm guessing if you guys keep at it you will get some excellent routes worked out
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