Quandary direct

[hikster11]

I spent the weekend with my family in the Swell over Easter. Friday the 5th my brother Bryce and I hiked Quandary direct. This was my first time down Quandary and it was great. The canyon was almost completely dry. All water was avoidable with a little work. All anchors and webbing were in good shape. I only had to redo the dead man before the fist big keeper. This was a lot of fun because; this is the biggest pot hole I had ever come across. I tossed a pot shot across then repelled into the hole and tied off just above the water. I was than able the climb up the rope tied to my pot shot. Did this without getting my feet wet and this pot hole was deep. There were a few other pot holes with water that were a little tricky. We ate lunch at the bottom of Quandary then started our way to Ramp Canyon. It was really windy when we started a climb up to Quandary, but once in the canyon and the rest of the day the wind had stopped. Turn out to a very nice day. I used Climb-Utah beta for this trip and was well prepared. Great site and well defined. I had little more weight in my pack than needed. Was not sure how hard the pot holes were going to be the get out of, so I had lots of stuff. If this canyon was half full or full it would be totally different. Took us 7 hours to complete our route.

[New Mexico]

Nice TR and pictures. This looks like one I need to put on my list. Too bad I didn't know you were in the area maybe we could have hooked up on Saturday.

[Slot Machine]

Nice TR! You only used one Potshot to skirt that pothole? If so, nice job!

Did you use any other noteworthy tricks or techniques?

Bob

[ghawk]

Nice TR

[ratagonia]

Great pics, nice pack!

Tom

[hikster11]

One pot shot was all I needed. I used an ascender to climb the rope so I had good hand holds.

[hikster11]

Love the pack and all Imlay gear

[wasatchghost]

Nice, Duane. Thanks for sharing

[Iceaxe]

Nice pics.

[peakbaggers]

That next to last photo has some really nice "grain/design" in the sandstone. Nice job using the potshot and avoiding the water.