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01-23-2010, 09:37 PM #1
Escalante - Canyon/Packraft/IK Spring '10
The escalante is shaping up to run pretty good this spring, based on very early snow data at the widstoe snotel location. I've been dreaming of a float/canyon trip down there.
So this is my call for any and all who want to try and make it happen... I'm thinking late May, maybe June, depending on what happens with the melting.
Anyone?
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01-23-2010 09:37 PM # ADS
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01-25-2010, 08:14 AM #2
You know I will be there if it flows and I am not on a permitted river.
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01-25-2010, 09:15 AM #3
alex, you got mail...
p.s. how much does your canoe weigh? can we haul that thing up crack in the wall? or would you want a boat shuttle on the lake?
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01-25-2010, 09:59 AM #4
It's pretty heavy to backpack it. I could carry the boat alone, but not all the rest of the camping crap with it.
It's 62 lbs.
I'd probably shoot for the boat shuttle. Since all the crap is washed off from Lake Powell receding it might be pretty cool to go to the lake. Plus I read there is some more whitewater close to the lake?
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01-25-2010, 10:05 AM #5Originally Posted by Alex
62 pounds is, um, a lot of weight to get out of there. If you went that way, you'd almost certainly have to get a boat shuttle.
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01-25-2010, 10:50 AM #6
Well, plan as you see fit, if it works for me, I will join ya. If not, there are other rivers to flow.
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01-28-2010, 07:44 AM #7The river cuts a huge delta for a couple miles to the lake that tends to be shallow and braided, from what I understand.
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01-28-2010, 02:46 PM #8
Like Dan, i have explored the options of doing a slot/float rip down the escalante. Never has happened due to flow levels. Even on a good year there is a lot of portaging. From the research I have done, a solid canoe would be a nightmare. Inflatable kayaks are the only feasible way to do it from what I understand. That gives you the option of packing them out Coyote Gulch or having a boat pick you up. I would opt for the boat. Anyhow I would definitely be down for a trip if the snowpack cooperates
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01-28-2010, 03:59 PM #9Originally Posted by Scott P
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01-28-2010, 04:03 PM #10Originally Posted by Reedus
I know people who have done it each of the last 4 years. But, canoe's are never a good option. Duckies and packrafts baby. That's the way to do it. I'm taking a packraft. 4.5 pounds of pure escalante goodness. I know others who have done it in a hardshell kayak too. Whatever option you use, you gotta be willing to portage it at least a few times, unless flows are over 200cfs, which rarely happens.
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01-29-2010, 03:56 PM #11Originally Posted by CarpeyBiggs
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01-29-2010, 04:57 PM #12Originally Posted by Reedus
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01-29-2010, 05:50 PM #13Originally Posted by CarpeyBiggs
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03-31-2010, 10:23 AM #14
I'm still interested in the Escalante trip. Think it will be flowing in early May or will it have to be late May? I have access to a two man IK, although its going to be heavy to pack out Crack in the Wall. What's the estimated distance for that hike?
Which packraft do you have again? How much have you used it? What are your thoughts on durability?
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03-31-2010, 11:03 AM #15
it's flowing right now...
i'm planning on late april. it's going to run for awhile i think. it hit 50 cfs yesterday.
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03-31-2010, 11:09 AM #16
How many days do you think it's going to take Dan? I am still interested if it's not much time off work. I'd be down on buying a light IK or a packraft for that. Need one for my kid anyways.
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03-31-2010, 01:28 PM #17
it's roughly 65 river miles from the bridge to the crack in the wall. so, 5 or 6 days, 4 if you really hurried.
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03-31-2010, 02:33 PM #18
CarpeyBiggs,
I've got access to an IK and have semi-flexible time.
Where's the sign-up sheet?
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04-16-2010, 10:09 AM #19
bump to pwn
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