Zion Bogleyfest - June 26-28 09' A Sucess! :)

[Sombeech]

Bogelyfest: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
June 26 to June 28

Organizing trip through individual canyons
If you want to lead lets put your name here. You then choose a canyon, obtain the permit or permits needed. Those interested can contact you and then you post in info in the group. Feel free to use the thread to discuss things. Leaders are responsible for picking the canyon they want to lead, getting the permits and communicating with those that want to go with them. Dole out duties to those that want to go with you such as obtaining permits, shuttles, etc... Post in the thread what canyon you are doing and if it will be on Friday, Saturday or Sunday so people can get with you. Last year a large group of us, most of those doing Subway, Pine Creek and Keyhole, met at the backcountry desk to obtain permits at the same time - at 9am. That might work for some canyons this year and for some it will not.

Bogleyfest - Post in this thread the trip(s) you would like to do
Important! We are just a bunch of friends meeting to do canyons together, this is not a class or a guided trip! If you lack rappelling skills find someone to take you out to practice before the Bogleyfest. In the slot is not the time to learn to rappel. You need to be able to do the canyons you sign up for with a group. This means you know how to clip in and rappel without help, you do not 'freak-out' on long or awkward rappels, you can at least dog paddle to shore and you do not 'freak-out' when swimming in darkish, cold canyons.

If you feel you need help in the canyons message (PM) the person leading the canyon you are interested in .... but ultimately....
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!
Helmets are REQUIRED on all the trips
Ask about wet/dry suits if you are uncertain if you need one or not.

If you asked to be on a trip and there was an opening - and I missed you, please make sure I know and put you on that trip!!

Everyone Check this to make sure it is Correct Please

More info
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopi...=15843&start=0

Bogelyfest: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
June 26 to June 28

Ask Jaxx about Behunin and Telephone canyon permits during the fest that he has up for grabs!

Trip Organizers: Randi, Bo and Shaun (Trackrunner)
Subway on Saturday - 12 limit
1. Randi
2. Bo
3. Shaun
4. Deeps - Dean Paul
5. Hank
6. Trackrunner's other half
7. Blueeyes (Chere)
8. Acca - Scott
9. ppurdon - Paul
10. mmac - Mike
11. Maria
12. Julia
Meet at 7AM at the lower trailhead, work out the shuttle to the top and start hiking by 8am?

Trip Organizers: Bo, Pubalz (Dave) TrackRunner
Pine Creek and Keyhole on Sunday - 12 limit
4. Robin
5. Aaron
6. Death Cricket
7. Deeps - Dean Paul
8. Pubalz daughter
9. The King (Dave)
10. Paul (Ststephen)
11. Andy Archibald
12. Teancum
*Trip Full - 12 Max

Trip Organizer: Oldno -Kurt - Limit 6
Saturday - Spry Canyon (permits requested)
2. Frank n' Beans
3. Jody
4. Paul (Ststephen)
5. Aaron
6. Robin
* Win will shuttle us to the trailhead. Thanks Win
*Trip Full
Meet Kurt at the Visitor Center at 8am.

Sunday - Yankee Doodle plus a new canyon nearby
Trip Organizer: Kurt - Oldno
2. Frank n' Beans
3. Jody
4. Jaxx
5. Chabidiah
6. Jaxx's BIL
7. Bret
*Trips Full
Meet at the Southbound, Leeds exit(I-15) at 8:00am Kurt will be in a red dodge pick-up.

Trip Organizer: Mr Brejcha (Matt) and Pubalz
Spry on Saturday - Limit 6
2. Don
3. Gonzo
4. Bugby
5. Pubalz (Dave)
6. Pubalz daughter
*6 max - Trip Full

Saturday – Boundary Canyon
Trip Organizer: Christian Nelson
2. Jason (Odie)
3. Utah Adventure Guide - Chris
4. Ryan
5. Jarrad
6. Chaplin
7. Teancum
*Trips Full
Meet at the West Rim TH at 7. Christian will be camped up at Lava Point the night before, so if you want to hitch a ride down from the campsite to the TH then look for the white Rosenberg truck and the black chevy truck.

Trip Organizer: Christian Nelson
Sunday – Rock Canyon
2. Tanya - 4WD
3. Jason (Odie)
4. Jarrod
5. Hank Schnieder (Hnak) - 4WD
6. ppurdon - Paul
7. Sombeech - Justin
*Trip Full
Maybe Trailhead, maybe Mt. Carmel Jct. Waiting for answer.

Trip Organizer: Tom Jones
Friday - Spry Canyon
2. Deeps
3. ppurdon - Paul
4. Yancy Zimmerman
5. Utah Adventure Guide
6. Ryan
*Trip Full - 6 Max
Meet Tom at the Pine Creek Bridge (lower bridge) at 8 am. He has to get the permit, so he might be a bit late. No wetsuits or other stuff, bring tiblocs if you have them and plenty of slings and biners, helmet required, figure out the car spotting while you are waiting for me (and we'll park Tom's up at the top). Tom will bring the ropes.

Trip Organizer: Tom Jones
Saturday - Englestead
2. Jaxx
3. Desert Nomad
4. Chabidiah
5. Jaxx's BIL
6. Death Cricket
*Trip Full - 6 Max
Meet Tom at the Mean Bean Cafe at 7:45 am READY TO GO (ie, get there earlier if you need anything). We will figure out car spotting and then head out real soon.

Trip Organizer: Tom Jones
Sunday - Birch Hollow (Let us know if you have a 4WD)
2. Felicia
3. John - 4WD
4. Desert Nomad
OPEN SPOT
6. Mike (mmac)
7. Maria
8. Julia
*Trip Full
Meet at the turn for the North Fork Road at 8 am. This means leaving Springdale at 7:30 AM. We can try to carpool from Springdale by meeting at the potluck dinner.

Trip organizer Don/Josh
Englestead on Friday
1. Don
2. Josh
3. Cody
4. Gonzo
5. Bugby
6. Brad
*Trip Full - 6 max

Mystery Trip with Randi back on.

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If you are coming to the event and you have not signed up for a trip, then please post to this thread the trip above you would like to do.

Dinner Sign UP!
Post to the thread or PM Tanya to let us know if you are coming these nights please!

Sign Up List for Friday - Whip Tail Grill in Springdale - 7pm June 26th.
Tom Jones, Don, Josh, Gonzo, Bugby, Brad, Bo, Maria, Tanya, Ron, Trey, Hank, Paul, Robin, Aaron, Randi, Chere, Deeps, Matt, Randi, Ryan Hull, Bill, Tim, Nickie, Ppurdon, Teancum, Pubalz, Samantha, Win, Yo

Sign Up List for Saturday Pot Luck in Springdale - June 27th. 6:00 PM to 10:15 PM. Bring our own meat to BBQ plus something to share with the group. So far we have: soup, pie, cookies, dutch oven cobbler, baked beans, dutch oven cheesy potatoes, chips and dip, Taboule (sort of a bulgar wheat salad), salad, bread

Tom Jones, Don, Josh, Gonzo, Bugby, Brad, Bo, Tanya, Ron, Trey, Hank, Felicia & John, Sombeech and Family, Acca - Scott, The King, Paul, Robin, Aaron, Randi, Chere, Deeps, Jaxx, Chabidiah, Boots, Matt, Randi, Ryan Hull, Bill, Tim, Nickie, Ppurdon, Teancum, Mmac, Maria, Julia, Pubalz, Samantha, Win, Yo

Potluck Saturday Night in Springdale!!!!
Location: End of Juniper Road - this is the dirt road east of the Rio, across from the Shell at Johnathan Zambella's house, down at the end, on the left.
No Parking: Drive in and drop off stuff, then park in town and walk Juniper Road.
Bathroom: Possible porto-potty. Everyone bring some cash to contribute.
Cleanup: Everyone needs to stay and clean up
Chairs, Tables, Stoves: Bring your own
Drinking: allowed Tom promised gunplay will be kept to a minimum

Camping: There is a group camping at Mosquito Cove. There is another group staying on the east side of the park at the Ponderosa. Anyone who wants has been invited to both places.

Group Size Limits for Zion's Canyons
From Shane's Site: "Large groups increase impacts on the backcountry. Group size is limited to a maximum of 12 people sharing the same affiliation (school, club, scout troop, family, friends) in the same drainage, route, or backcountry trail on the same day. This is strictly enforced; violators will be cited."

Back Country Desk Hours during bogleyfest 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Zion Backcountry Desk 435-772-0170
The permit fees are based on group size:
1-2 people: $10, 3-7 people: $15, 8-12 people: $20
The calendar reservation fee is $5.00 and is non-refundable.
For a trip in: June Calendar reservations become available: April 5
Lottery applications must be received during the month of: March

Shane's Permit Info:
http://climb-utah.com/Zion/zionpermit.htm

Willing to help with shuttles, permits and party Win

Read below before asking questions:
Important! We are just a bunch of friends meeting to do canyons together, this is not a class or a guided trip! If you lack rappelling skills find someone to take you out to practice before the Bogleyfest. In the slot is not the time to learn to rappel. You need to be able to do the canyons you sign up for with a group. This means you know how to clip in and rappel without help, you do not 'freak-out' on long or awkward rappels, you can at least dog paddle to shore and you do not 'freak-out' when swimming in darkish, cold canyons.

Equipment:
Everyone is responsible for a harness, one locking biner, and a rappel devise that you know how to use! A shortie wetsuit is required as a minimum, neoprene socks, canyon shoes, helmets are advised, (bicycle helmets work for noobs). You will also want a dry bag to keep anything you want to stay dry in. You can probably beg, borrow or rent - rentals are available in Springdale. If you need equipment post and maybe someone else can help you out.

Canyoneering Gear
http://climb-utah.com/Misc/gear.htm

If you feel you need help in the canyons message (PM) the person leading the canyon you are interested in .... but ultimately....
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!

There is no cost for this trip, but permits do cost money. It is good manners if everyone gave the folks who pick up the permits $5 for each route you do. So bring a couple of $5 bills in your pack. We'll let you know who picked up the permits.

Permit Info
https://zionpermits.nps.gov/

Rope:
We need several folks to bring rope, and plan on sorting them in the parking lot on Saturday morning. We will be in larger groups and we can move faster if we have the ability to fix several rappels at once and we are hoping to fix the first few raps so we can move faster.

Noobs usually want to sign up for Keyhole, Subway or Orderville and maybe Pine Creek.

What to Expect:
Understand that Pine Creek is not an easy canyon. You will be doing long, awkward and free-hanging rappels into VERY COLD water and some rappels drop into water where you will have to swim. Make sure you are comfortable with this trip before you sign up for it. This is not a guided trip since that is not allowed in Zion. It is groups of friends doing canyons together. You need to be able to put on a harness, clip into the rope, and rappel safely and calmly without freaking out - which Noob's DO in Pine Creek! The technical aspects of Pine Creek are not 'easy' although this canyon does take less time to complete than most of Zion's canyons because you park and enter and after completing the canyon the exit hike is not too time consuming. Also keep in mind that the Subway and Pine Creek can be physically exhausting if you are not use to doing these types of canyons.

Pine Creek Info:
Shane's Info: http://climb-utah.com/Zion/pinecreek.htm
Bo's Info: http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-pine-creek.htm
Tom's Info: http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/utah/zion/pine.htm

Party time!

Tom Jones and Don are in charge of the nightly get-to-gethers for Friday and Saturday? (unless they decline)

CAMPING
Contact thedesertnomad for a free camping spot at the Ponderosa - Zion's east sice. Also contact Don for his camping info.

Some campers are staying in the Smith's Mesa area. Free camping for those interested. You turn off from the town of Virgin to get to this one. Contact Rockgremlin or Nelson.

Others are talking about camping in the Zion Campgrounds.

Zion Canyon Information
Shane's: http://climb-utah.com/Zion/index.htm
Tom's: http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/utah/zion/
Bo's: http://www.zionnational-park.com/zio...nyoneering.htm





Check out Shane's Book on Canyoneering in Zion!
http://www.cafepress.com/climbutah.11886377

There is a fee to get into Zion National Park.

Last years Noobfest
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=105867

This post is updated daily by ~tanya
Noted so you guys quit picking on 'Beech

[Bo_Beck]

Seems like it's time to think about the 2009 Canyon BogleyFest.

I realize how big of a headache this was to plan last year, so let's see if we can simplify it up a bit.

Zion sounds like a great place to have it, but obtaining the permits is a task. Are there any other areas that would be easy to plan? I'm sure it would be a ball to camp out in the middle of nowhere.

Does June still work for everybody?

June sounds great! I hope to make it no matter where it may happen?

[abirken]

Think this sounds great! Let's have some canyon monkeys throw some suggestions our way. Zion was marvelous though......agh. Zion. So sweet it was. I am all bout roughing it, camping.......etc..

[nelsonccc]

I'm game to help put together the Zion thing again if thats where it ends up being again.

[Wasatch]

If it is held in Jun-Sep, Zion is the only place to have it, otherwise you will be eaten alive by mosquitos and die of heat. If you want to do this eariler, say Apr-early May, then the Swell, North Wash, Robbers Roost, Cedar Mesa areas are great to be in. Oh, I would like to join it this year.

[DiscGo]

I am definitely in for BogleyFest and I will be bring ankle braces for both ankles this year. I can't wait!

[trackrunner]

I would be game and help plan, maybe even lead a group, obtain a permit if in Zion.

Mentioned that it would be unpleasant for the other areas in June. Why limit Bogley fest to just one trip. Why not a fest in Zion, Roost or Swell some other time?

Canyoneering season starts next weekend for me.

[Wasatch]

Great idea, I'm for it.

I would be game and help plan, maybe even lead a group, obtain a permit if in Zion.

Mentioned that it would be unpleasant for the other areas in June. Why limit Bogley fest to just one trip. Why not a fest in Zion, Roost or Swell some other time?

Canyoneering season starts next weekend for me.

[Bo_Beck]

I am definitely in for BogleyFest and I will be bring ankle braces for both ankles this year. I can't wait!

[Bo_Beck]

I'd be really psyched to help out If I might be of use. Certainly Zion is close to me, therefore most appealing, however, I'm sure that by June I'd be really anxious to fiddle elswhere as well! If the decision is finally made and happens to be in Zion, I'll do my best to secure a permit or help in any way I might.

[AJ]

I'd be game to help out as well...

[Sombeech]

Are there any other areas that would be easy to plan?

I assume you are looking for easy canyons only?

I was thinking more along the lines of permits. The main headache of the Fest is planning for about 30 "Maybe's", especially with permits.

I love Zion, and if there are cool canyons there that don't need a permit, then we can just say "Hey, meet here at 7 if you want to do this canyon with us" and we don't care who backs out at the last minute.

I suspect that the nervous noobs will know if they could do the canyon or not, if we provide the right info. Then they can choose.

[Randi]

I suspect that the nervous noobs will know if they could do the canyon or not, if we provide the right info. Then they can choose.

Nervous Noobs? That's cute!
Will there be any gratuitous nudity like last time? Hehe....
I'd be game to lead *something easy* or help out, or ? *if it all happens at a time & place I can get to. It was SOOO much fun last time, but I didn't get to do canyons with a bunch of you!

Count me in as a possible attendee.

[DiscGo]

I didn't really know people in my group last year (Abirken, TrackRunner, Bo, AJ, etc.) but those guys are all so awesome that I want to be in all their groups again. I am now getting very excited for June!

[Pubalz]

Some canyons in june would be sweet.Let me know if you need any help leading,organizing or whatever.

[abirken]

Well howdee doodee! Let's set a date kids! I am excited for whatever we choose to do.

[trackrunner]

Another benifit for holding some sort of a fest in Zion is it will allow Disco to do the Subway (a canyon he has always wanted to do) since he missed it a year earlier because of an epic fall/jump at the start of Pine Creek.

[abirken]

Another benifit for holding some sort of a fest in Zion is it will allow Disco to do the Subway (a canyon he has always wanted to do) since he missed it a year earlier because of an epic fall/jump at the start of Pine Creek.

DITTO!! I also was really sick all that weekend and WHIPPED on Sunday. I headed home early. I would love to do Subway as well.

[DiscGo]

Another benifit for holding some sort of a fest in Zion is it will allow Disco to do the Subway (a canyon he has always wanted to do) since he missed it a year earlier because of an epic fall/jump at the start of Pine Creek.

Is it any wonder why I saw I love these guys?

[Scott Card]

Depending on the timing, I would be willing to help out where I can. I've been to Zion a couple of times.