Full Imlay?

[jhillock]

Anyone done Full Imlay recently? Or even this year? Just curious what the anchor conditions are in the top half of the canyon. Trying to decide between full imlay or sneak route in a couple of days. Thanks.

[tylerhirshfeld]

I did the whole canyon with Parker from Vegas back in early June. Although I have never done it with the Sneak Route, I would highly recommend doing the entire route. The rappels are fun and from what I hear, you dont save much time going the sneak route. All the anchors were fine as well, but this was months ago.

[Mojave Silence]

Just ran Full Imlay a few days ago. Anchors in the top 1/2 of the canyon are fine, no issues. The lower section potholes were all full. The water in them was quite stank, lots of organic debris. The upper section really is worth doing; starting from Lava Point/West Rim Trail is the way to go, the approach hike is all down hill, but it is a long car shuttle but worth it not to have to gruel uphill from Zion Canyon/Grotto/Angels Landing

[Deeps]

Just ran Full Imlay a few days ago. Anchors in the top 1/2 of the canyon are fine, no issues. The lower section potholes were all full. The water in them was quite stank, lots of organic debris. The upper section really is worth doing; starting from Lava Point/West Rim Trail is the way to go, the approach hike is all down hill, but it is a long car shuttle but worth it not to have to gruel uphill from Zion Canyon/Grotto/Angels Landing

Did you go through on Friday/Saturday?

[moab mark]

Just a heads up we were going to try and do Imlay tuesday. Got the permit and called to try and get a red pass to park and was informed that west rim is closed from the bottom to angels landing all next week. Good thing gwe found out before my buddy had caught a flight down from Boise and then find out we couldn't go. How much longer is doing full imlay verse the sneak route?

Mark

[ratagonia]

Just a heads up we were going to try and do Imlay tuesday. Got the permit and called to try and get a red pass to park and was informed that west rim is closed from the bottom to angels landing all next week. Good thing gwe found out before my buddy had caught a flight down from Boise and then find out we couldn't go. How much longer is doing full imlay verse the sneak route?

Mark

The book says 12 to 16 hours for the full, 9 to 14 for the Sneak route. So that would be 2-3 hours longer. Uh, I guess I'm in the same boat, was planning Imlay on Saturday...

Tom

[moab mark]

The backcountry desk should flag that online. If we hadn't called for a parking pass we would of just showed up. Needless to say Tad is pissed. He got his ER schedule rearranged to come.

[Mojave Silence]

Did you go through on Friday/Saturday?

Ran it on saturday

[ratagonia]

The backcountry desk should flag that online. If we hadn't called for a parking pass we would of just showed up. Needless to say Tad is pissed. He got his ER schedule rearranged to come.

September 3, 2010
For Immediate Release
Ron Terry 435-772-0160
Erik De Groat 435-772-0180
10-39

Angels Landing Hiking Route to Close for Repairs Superintendent Jock Whitworth
has announced that the Angels Landing hiking route and all climbing routes on
that rock formation will close for several days starting in mid-September. A
Zion National Park trail crew will be working on route improvements including
re-chiseling existing steps, drilling and installing new posts and chains in
some areas to better delineate the route, and adding dry stone masonry to
improve footing. The closure is necessary due to helicopter activity in the
area, movement of materials and equipment, and for visitor and work crew safety
while work is in progress on the narrow route.

September 15th and 16th and September 20th through the 23rd, the West Rim Trail
will be closed from the Grotto to Scout Lookout. The Angels Landing route will
also be closed from Scout Lookout to the summit of Angels Landing. All climbing
routes on the cliff faces of Angels Landing will also be closed for those time
periods.

From September 27 to October 14, the Angels Landing route from Scout Lookout to
the summit and climbing routes on the Angels Landing cliff faces will be closed
Monday through Thursday. The Angels Landing route and climbing routes will be
open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The West Rim Trail from the Grotto
trailhead will be open at all times for those hikers wishing to visit Scout
Lookout or the West Rim of Zion Canyon.

Alternate hikes with similar views are available on the Observation Point and
East Rim trails. When open, the West Rim trail to Scout Lookout and further up
to the canyon rim is also very rewarding. Rangers at any of the park visitor
contact stations can help with alternate trip planning or you can visit the park
website at www.nps.gov/zion.

Visitors are reminded that their safety is their responsibility. Even with the
route improvements, exposed cliffs and great heights present situations where
lack of situational awareness can have life threatening consequences. Any
location with vertical exposure can be dangerous and should not be
underestimated. Attention to the terrain and focus on footing are essential for
a safe experience.

[jhillock]

Ran Full Imlay on Saturday. All anchors in upper section and lower section were in good shape. About 3 potholes in the lower section required beach whale moves, not too difficult, but if water drops another foot or so hooking could become neccessary.

[Scott Card]

Ahhhh, the only way to do Imlay. Jealous. I love that canyon.

[UtahAdventureGuide]

Uh, I guess I'm in the same boat, was planning Imlay on Saturday...

Tom

Tom, still planning on an Imlay trip? looking for partners to carry the ropes?

[ratagonia]

Tom, still planning on an Imlay trip? looking for partners to carry the ropes?

We've got a good team lined up, so, thanks but the trip is full.

Tom