Boltergiest

[Iceaxe]

Sometime around 2001 or so a guy by the name of Dick Shear's told me of this cool canyon he had discovered and named "Boltergiest". Since Dick had also uncovered and told me about Yankee Doodle I was excited to try Boltergiest, after all, Yankee Doodle is a little sweet heart.... but it took me 7 years to finally get around to doing the Boltergiest route (gosh, it only took me 5 years to get around to Yankee Doodle).

Anyhoo..... After a couple days on business in St. George I had some spare time Saturday afternoon so I hooked up with Bo and Tanya to give it a try..... and the verdict?

We did it so you don't have to.

Think of it as Behunin, Silver Reef style.

Alright, maybe it's not that bad, the canyon does have a few redeeming qualities. I does combine with Yankee Doodle for a nice combo platter. And when combined with Yankee Doodle it could make for a great classroom canyon as it involves some nice basic natural anchors and a sweet little downclimb/chimney.

There is flowing water along the route which is also welcome in the desert....

But the best part of all..... was observing Bo as he attempts to bring back short shorts.

I'll post a route description soon as I get some free time....

[Iceaxe]

Oh yeah.... and we gave Tanya a lesson in how to belay while in the canyon..... for some strange reason she seemed very excited to learn how to control men using ropes.

[Alex]

Oh yeah.... and we gave Tanya a lesson in how to belay while in the canyon..... for some strange reason she seemed very excited to learn how to control men using ropes.

new tanya's fetish? Nice! Where do I sign up?

[Alex]

Tanya with camera.... anyone who has done a route with Tanya knows this is typical.

No! What?! What do you mean? Tanya actually takes pictures? That can't be!

[tanya]

Oh yeah.... and we gave Tanya a lesson in how to belay while in the canyon..... for some strange reason she seemed very excited to learn how to control men using ropes.

new tanya's fetish? Nice! Where do I sign up?

Oh yeah! Power over men!

[Deathcricket]

Interesting typo in attachment #2 or perhaps no??

Tanya is the very short slot section

[tanya]

[tanya]

[tanya]

[Bo_Beck]

Thanks for having me along!

At least my shorts don't have holes!
Or maybe I need holes to have some character

I would definately suggest combining Yankee Doodle and this one for a fun day of Canyon Hiking.

[Sombeech]

nice report.

[tanya]

Photos Bo took


Why is Shane looking at my butt in every picture.

[tanya]

Think of it as Behunin, Silver Reef style.

Alright, maybe it's not that bad, the canyon does have a few redeeming qualities. I does combine with Yankee Doodle for a nice combo platter. And when combined with Yankee Doodle it could make for a great classroom canyon as it involves some nice basic natural anchors and a sweet little downclimb/chimney.

You need to do Behunin again! You and I are doing Behunin this summer -- no excuses!! Behunin is Awesome. This canyon was .... not so great.

[Iceaxe]

Why is Shane looking at my butt in every picture.

Because if I stand in front you expect me to look you in the eyes...

[tanya]

Why is Shane looking at my butt in every picture.

Because if I stand in front you expect me to look you in the eyes...

Men!?

[Alex]

Men are too honest

I liked Behunin

[tanya]

Men are too honest

I liked Behunin

At least I know why men always think women that I think are not beautiful are and visa versa ... they are looking below the neck and I am looking above.


I do too! Its lush, cool, there are owls and canyon tree frogs and its like an oasis in there. It's gorgeous! -- and dry. I do like dry.

[Iceaxe]

The route description for Bolergiest is now up.

Boltergiest
http://climb-utah.com/Zion/bolter.htm

[tanya]

Looks good Ice!

Here is the photo album that I made from that trip.

http://www.zionnational-park.com/ima...m2/index68.htm

[Iceaxe]

I think I like the canyon more after I have thought about it for a while.... I look at the pics and remember the canyon did have some nice scenery