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Thread: What happened in Heaps Canyon??
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06-05-2007, 07:23 AM #1
What happened in Heaps Canyon??
Check out the NPS site:
https://zionpermits.nps.gov/backcoun...m?TripTypeID=3
What happend??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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06-05-2007 07:23 AM # ADS
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06-05-2007, 07:30 AM #2
Heaps Canyon:
Heaps Canyon has been closed for the following reason(s):
Condition: Closed due to an investigation.
However, you can continue to make reservations at your own risk.
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06-05-2007, 08:25 AM #3
From a very reliable source.... A rappelling fatality at the final rappel (Emerald Pools) yesterday. More info to come....
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06-05-2007, 08:43 AM #4
Dang, that's very bad news.
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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06-05-2007, 08:55 AM #5
I hate that rappel more then any other. It scares the snot out of me and has been the cause of several nasty accidents.... and the worst part is I'm afraid there will be more.
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06-05-2007, 09:13 AM #6Originally Posted by IceaxeIt's my job to call the BS around here. Get over it.
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06-05-2007, 09:16 AM #7Originally Posted by price1869
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06-05-2007, 09:20 AM #8
Especially concerning since there has already been speculations of that due to the fact that the last rap is into the popular tourist areas of Emerald Pools.
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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06-05-2007, 09:25 AM #9Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Any more new of how it happened?
do they rap past the last rap station?
wrong end of the rope?
super sad, 90 meter drop usually does not leave much chance of survival.
my condolence to the family of this poor person.
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06-05-2007, 09:25 AM #10Originally Posted by Iceaxe
I personally hate to be thinking about those kinds of things, given the fact that a family is now forever changed, but the thought did come to mind.
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06-05-2007, 09:28 AM #11Originally Posted by IceaxeIt's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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06-05-2007, 09:34 AM #12Originally Posted by rockgremlin
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06-05-2007, 10:15 AM #13Originally Posted by rockgremlin
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06-05-2007, 10:25 AM #14
I've had my eye on the news wires but nothing yet....
I'm thinking the news service just has not sniffed it out as of yet. The Spectrum has a reporter who is pretty sharp and usually all over this type of stuff... must be his day off or maybe he has not come back from coffee yet?
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06-05-2007, 10:29 AM #15
Ya, I've been searching around too, but nothing has come up about ZNP.
Here's hoping it's NOT a fatality.It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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06-05-2007, 11:41 AM #16
Ahhhhhh CRAP! I am supposed to be in Heaps on Friday. I did just get off the phone with the Backcountry Desk and they said it was an "Administrative Closure" but the guy guessed that Heaps would be open by Friday. I hope so. I hate to hear things like this on so many levels. I hope no one is seriously hurt but it doesn't sound good right now. All I know is that if my wife gets a hold of this information I may be banished from Heaps this weekend.
Life is Good
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06-05-2007, 11:51 AM #17Originally Posted by Scott Card
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06-05-2007, 11:53 AM #18Originally Posted by nelsonccc
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06-05-2007, 11:59 AM #19
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You guys are quick to find things out! Bo is in Heaps now and will help with the investigation. He cannot usually say anything until it hits the news or the park issues a memo. He said he will probably be gone about 48 hours.
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06-05-2007, 12:04 PM #20
Just called the Spectrum and they are working on a story. Will be online soon.
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