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09-27-2012, 08:06 AM #21
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09-27-2012 08:06 AM # ADS
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09-27-2012, 10:59 AM #22
How Would You Rate MIA Exit (Scale of 1-10)?
I figured that much,
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09-28-2012, 03:37 PM #23
Just experienced the MIA a few days ago for the first time. Kind of like getting kicked in the nads and while you're bent over in pain it gives you a nice 3 Stooges poke to the eyes. Seriously the worst part is that a lot of the upper section is sand-like so you kind of slip a little with each step while relying on the roots of little sproutlet trees to keep you from rolling back down the mountain. Definitely recommend a fitness level above couch potato for this one.
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09-28-2012, 04:31 PM #24
The fixed rope at the top is a big help.
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But back to the original question...
We had talked, BITD, about a Zion bushwhacking rating system. When FINDING the MIA, the rating would be a "5", and would set the standard for that. My first two times up the MIA, we did not find it all the way, and both trips did sections of "10".
I've done other bushwhacks in Zion that were pretty gnarly. Guess that one section of Mt of Mystery would be an "11", 'cause I needed a rope for that! Our recent foray to the top of "No Good" I would rate an "8" - very difficult and strenuous, but without the fear of death if one slipped.
These days, the 'trail' is much easier to 'find', and I have it down pretty well. With the fixed rope, if you find the easiest way, it is about an MIA 3, or 4 or the most.
Tom
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09-28-2012, 06:27 PM #25
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09-28-2012, 06:39 PM #26
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That depends. My rating before I was 50 or after.
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09-28-2012, 06:42 PM #27
How Would You Rate MIA Exit (Scale of 1-10)?
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09-28-2012, 07:18 PM #28
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09-28-2012, 07:48 PM #29
[QUOTE]Coming home from work and finding Sof
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09-28-2012, 09:02 PM #30
MIA trail = death-march
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10-01-2012, 07:22 AM #31
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10-01-2012, 07:24 AM #32
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10-01-2012, 08:08 AM #33
Just did this for the first time yesterday, very fresh on the "bruises and scrapes still", so just adding my opinion.
The fixed ropes on the end are nice (thanks to the person put them there); and while that section is steep, it wasn't the hardest spot. We didn't need the ropes.
The hardest section is about half way, below a rock wall and traverse before you cross over the drainage (referring to the most social and prevalent trail you can see marked with bright ribbon). This section is straight up, with just sand and small twigs to grab. Unfortunately, these twigs are becoming scarce. Furthermore, there were some really good branches to grab a hold of but most are now compromised (broken from previous use). Not reliable. This area is sketchy, and the best place for a fixed rope.
The most mentally challenging piece is when you get to the nice road. You're completely worn out at that point, with ~2 miles to go.
Has anyone got permission from the church to leave an ATV or vehicle?
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10-01-2012, 03:11 PM #34
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07-26-2013, 12:25 PM #35
Thinking of doing Kolob in a couple of weeks...
If my group has two trucks, would it be possible to set up a shuttle and park one of the trucks on the rim of the MIA exit, saving us from a couple of miles of slog?
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07-26-2013, 12:36 PM #36
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07-26-2013, 12:45 PM #37
Aww!!
Suspected that a gate was there, didn't know for sure. Thanks!THE MOST TALKED ABOUT CANYONEERING TRIP OF 2017 - WEST CANYON VIA HELICOPTER.
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07-26-2013, 01:13 PM #38
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07-26-2013, 02:56 PM #39
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07-26-2013, 03:31 PM #40
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I love Kolob!
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