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Thread: None technical slot
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03-16-2010, 08:49 PM #1
None technical slot
I'm wanting to take my family to a slot canyon that does not require any repelling but is still moderately challenging. Also, I would prefer one that does not have big crowds. Any advice would be appreciated.
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03-16-2010 08:49 PM # ADS
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03-16-2010, 08:57 PM #2
The peek-a-boo and spooky loop is the most fun I have had in a non technical slot. Lots of exploring in the region. There is another uneventful slot in the area that has about as much excitement as a walk down a jagged sidewalk - but scenery to make the quick 20-30 min walk worth while (out and back).
Also in escalante is Zebra and Tunnel. Zebra is worth it for the scenery at least once. Tunnel is not worth it. At all, for any reason.
Obviously, the Little Wild Horse and Bell canyon loop is a classic."Human beings were not meant to sit in little cubicles staring at computer screens all day, filling out useless forms and listening to eight different bosses drone on about mission statements"
Peter Gibbons - Office Space
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03-16-2010, 09:59 PM #3
Re: None technical slot
Originally Posted by peakbagger1971
egypt 3 (exiting before final slot with rappel), davis gulch, west fork of red breaks canyon, little death hollow (overnight), round valley draw, bull valley gorge
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03-17-2010, 05:22 AM #4
Ding and Dang canyons loop by Little Wildhorse is much more technical if your kids aren't too young. Couple of good downclimbs.
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03-17-2010, 08:08 AM #5
How old are your kids and when do you plan to be out there? I have a five and nine year old and we are planning to do the same thing, LWH, Bell, Spooky & Peek a Boo over spring break, which for us is last week of March, 1st of April...weather contingent of course. If same age range, might be fun to hang out with another family.
"I approach nature with a certain surly ill-will, daring Her to make trouble"
-Edward Abbey
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03-17-2010, 09:21 AM #6
If I remember right, Moonshine Wash in the Roost might be a good choice. No rappels and a few semi-challenging obstacles is what I remember. Check into it.
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03-17-2010, 09:48 AM #7
You might want to take a look at this post.
Ten Canyons for Noobies
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12643
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03-17-2010, 09:56 AM #8
Re: None technical slot
Originally Posted by stefan
Of course things might have changed in the past year.
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03-17-2010, 11:41 AM #9
Re: None technical slot
Originally Posted by ag23
and it should be mentioned that in any slot with downclimbs a short rope can be handy for those that need it.
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03-17-2010, 02:03 PM #10
I took my family and a puppy in ding and dang. It wasn't difficult for us. If you have a couple of adults with good dc skills and kids that aren't too afraid you should be fine. Biggest obstacle we had was near the end and we used a short rope. We ahd about knee deep water at the end. My guess is the hole could hold more water.
Here is a TR from our trip
http://bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.ph...ight=ding+dangThe man thong is wrong.
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03-17-2010, 02:29 PM #11
I took my 3 year old through kannarra creek in kanarraville. It's awesome.
Your safety is not my responsibility.
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03-17-2010, 02:40 PM #12Originally Posted by Deathcricket
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03-17-2010, 04:46 PM #13Originally Posted by Deathcricket
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03-19-2010, 10:44 PM #14
I have 3 kid, 8 year old boy, 11 year old girl and 13 year old boy. I think we will be going April 30th thru May 2. Thanks for the advice.
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03-20-2010, 10:24 PM #15
Here are some great suggestions you might find helpful:
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3982The gostak distims the doshes.
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03-21-2010, 10:46 AM #16
Is there any camping near Kannarra Creek? Do you have to camp in a camp ground?
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03-27-2010, 12:09 PM #17
If you are asking is there camping at or near the trailhead the answer is "NO".... I don't know where the nearest camping is but it is at least several miles away.
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04-04-2010, 07:58 PM #18
There are some wicked awesome non-technical canyons on the east side of Zion's, just after the switchbacks and main tunnel on route 9. Some pretty cool art panels in the area as well.
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