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07-30-2009, 07:43 PM #1
Closures?
While I've never been supportive of ANY closures of ANY public lands, I do realize that it is a reality whether I, you, or they agree. I happen to know that there may be a very remote possibility that Lower Echo Canyon may be on the endangered list?! O.K. so many of you don't give a Hoot, but I do! The Lower Echo Canyon remains open to those that desire to see another part of Zion, but, but, but, to those that whom may have or have not retained the skills, and desire to see this "on/off the beaten path" trail I feel it essential that we abide by "THE RULES". Descend and be capable and most importantly equiped to ASCEND back out! NO RAPPELLING WEEPING ROCK! Yes we all want to do that last drop! What fun! Wanna have fun? Yep we all do. Wanna see another closure? Head down Lower Echo for your thrill and do the last rappel for your archive so that you might share it with those that have been shut out.
For those that have read and re-read the information for Middle Echo and swear that you got offtrack???????? Just remember that Lower Echo will be on your left as you hike up. You have the proper ascencion rope and gear to get out? Go for it, (make sure you have the proper permit) and have a blast!. For those of you that intend and are permitted for middle (or upper echo) be sure that you by-pass the Observation Point trail and enter the canyon from the right. Simple! Proactivity may be the key to prevent a future frown!
Cheers,
Bo
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07-30-2009 07:43 PM # ADS
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07-30-2009, 09:11 PM #2
Bo, I assume this post has a bigger story?
Someone "get lost" and descend Lower Echo..... good thing they had enough rope. big difference between 20-feet and 230-feet.....
Anyhoo.... I'm sure we would all be interested in the rest of the story. I do remember you cutting down some ropes from the final rap in Lower Echo a few years back.
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07-30-2009, 09:29 PM #3Originally Posted by Iceaxe
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07-30-2009, 09:38 PM #4Originally Posted by Bo_Beck
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07-30-2009, 10:00 PM #5Originally Posted by Iceaxe
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