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06-04-2007, 02:18 PM #1
TR: Larry, Alcatraz, and Mindbender
Quick TR from the weekend. John Varn (alusul) and I hit up Larry, Alcatraz, and Mindbender. It was a nice weekend, given the heat. Saturday was tolerable, but Sunday was damn hot. Bugs were outrageous in NF RR. Hope for better this weekend at the Hole.
Absolutely no water in Larry. Alcatraz had some nasty stuff in it, up to about mid thigh in one spot.
Mindbender TR is now up as well.
Enjoy.
Larry: http://www.danransom.com/TripReports/?p=83
Alcatraz: http://www.danransom.com/TripReports/?p=84
Mindbender: http://www.danransom.com/TripReports/?p=85
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06-04-2007 02:18 PM # ADS
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06-04-2007, 02:31 PM #2
Larry is great in the cool part of spring or fall. That slog out is not that bad when it is cool. When I last did it a couple of months ago, there were still patches of snow and the hike was nice in the bottom of the canyon and no big deal up he exit crack to the car. Add heat to the equation and it would be bad. I thought the Mind bender exit was worse by far cause it was pretty warm when I did it a few weeks ago.
Great photos as always.Life is Good
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06-04-2007, 02:37 PM #3
Wow...this would be Alcatraz take 2 for John so far this year. He also did it back in March if I recall.
I love your photos, as always.It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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06-04-2007, 02:40 PM #4Originally Posted by Scott Card
Wow...this would be Alcatraz take 2 for John so far this year. He also did it back in March if I recall.
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06-04-2007, 04:11 PM #5
Nice one...
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06-04-2007, 06:49 PM #6
Added Mindbender to the links in the original post.
Mindbender: http://www.danransom.com/TripReports/?p=85
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06-04-2007, 07:14 PM #7
Sounds like some fun canyons and some fun times. Those are some great pictures!
Are those bolts still at the last rap in Mindbender?
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06-04-2007, 07:20 PM #8Originally Posted by mrbrejcha
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06-04-2007, 07:51 PM #9
How do you get those sweet sunsets? That's gorgeous
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06-04-2007, 09:38 PM #10
do you have any pics of your dead man's on the last rap?
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06-04-2007, 09:46 PM #11Originally Posted by snatch
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06-04-2007, 10:25 PM #12Originally Posted by Sombeech
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06-05-2007, 05:43 AM #13
"Yeah, Larry isn't bad with the shuttle. If you don't shuttle though, It'd be misery, methinks. "
When we did Larry a few weeks back, we stashed the packs at the trailhead, drove the car back near the Exit crack, and walked the 3+ miles to the trailhead carrying only a water bottle, still a long walk but much better in the early morning when it is cool, and easier with a whole 2-lbs of water than with a full pack.
Dan
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06-05-2007, 06:22 AM #14
bolts eh. damn, that last rap was my favorite part about that canyon. nothing beats digging in the mud for 30 minutes to bury some rocks. that's like taking a sandbox away from a little kid. anybody on this forum taking responsibility for the bolts?
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06-05-2007, 06:30 AM #15Originally Posted by snatch
I wasn't really that impressed with the canyon either, to be honest. The last rap is the only redeeming feature for me.
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06-05-2007, 07:34 AM #16Originally Posted by CarpeyBiggs
I liked mindbender a whole lot, I did it the morning after a rainstorm and it was FULL and really fun.
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06-05-2007, 07:39 AM #17
I get the feeling that when the bolter is discovered he will be easily identified by the hammer and drill shoved up his ass....
The bolts are not very popular and I don't expect them to last very long so go prepared.
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06-05-2007, 11:30 AM #18Originally Posted by Iceaxe
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06-05-2007, 11:35 AM #19Originally Posted by mrbrejcha
Rope grooves are not cause by bolts or natural anchors, they are cause by poorly placed anchors and improper sling lengths.
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06-05-2007, 11:36 AM #20The bolts are not very popularUtah 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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