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11-18-2013, 04:04 PM #1
Elephant Butte & Owl Rock
9 Nov 2013
(aka Another Brit Abroad...again).
Herein starts one of (hopefully) a few TR's from a blundering blithering Brit on his blethering sometimes blind-folded and blinkered 2-week trips around the wonders of southern Utah canyons and rappelling routes.
For the avoidance of doubt (and there might be a lot of that), this particular report is solely about Elephant Butte and one of its its proboscis (gr) and nothing phallic is inferred at all.
With a weekend of good weather forecast, Scott P, Kessler, Justin, French_de, Theresa, Charlie and I take a day out to
scale Elephant Butte.
Setting out:
One of the scrambles up:
Setting up at the first rap (well...lots of picture taking anyway):
Down the first rap:
We didn't rapell all the way to the bottom; rather we scrambled down the last little bit to save on grooving the rock:
Looking back at the top of the first rap after continuing the climb:
At the top for a spot of lunch:
1954 feet AMSL, the highest point in Arches:
The last rap:
After completing Elephant Butte, Scott Charlie & Theresa fancy a look at Owl Rock. We bump into two girls from Colorado who kindly allow Charlie to use their already-rigged rope to ascend so that he could drop his:
Scott, Theresa and Justin all have a go and do pretty well, although only Charlie makes it to the top. Yours truly has a fear of heights so declines to partake.
The winner of the day, however, is Kessler who beat his Dad to the second-highest ascent of the day. His spirit & competitevness to beat everyone else was a pleasure to see.
A great day out in great company, with a beautiful sunset to end.Last edited by Rob L; 11-18-2013 at 04:36 PM. Reason: Add date of trip
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Post Thanks / Like - 4 Likes
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11-18-2013 04:04 PM # ADS
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11-18-2013, 04:09 PM #2
Nice, where you headed next?
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11-18-2013, 04:40 PM #3
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11-18-2013, 04:46 PM #4
Post some more TR's
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11-18-2013, 06:07 PM #5
I thought Elephant Butte was an excellent route. You're definitely treated to one of the best views around from the summit. Great report!
--Cliff
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11-19-2013, 09:26 AM #6
It was a pleasure to meet you Rob and share a wonderful day, thanks for these photos!
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11-19-2013, 01:31 PM #7
Thanks for the TR and pictures Rob. Without blathering too much I would like say that was a fun trip with a fun group on a really nice day in Arches NP. I really like that route.
Here are a few of mine from that day
Don't believe everything you think.
-Borrowed from a bumper sticker I believe
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11-19-2013, 03:22 PM #8
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