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Thread: Winter Canyons
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12-07-2015, 11:20 AM #1
Winter Canyons
I live in Utah and want to get some winter canyons in this season. I'd love to hear some recommendations. I don't have access to dry suits and would prefer to stay out of water if at all possible.
That said, I'd love to hear what its like to do the Subway in the winter!
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12-07-2015 11:20 AM # ADS
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12-07-2015, 11:24 AM #2
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12-07-2015, 11:40 AM #3
Really? Using Pine Creek as an example - I was up to my neck in cold water/log soup this fall. I wouldn't want to do that in 20-30° weather, it'd be a serious hazard.
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12-07-2015, 12:04 PM #4
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12-07-2015, 03:01 PM #5
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12-07-2015, 03:02 PM #6
How's the North Wash in the Winter?
Anybody know of a quick list of dry canyons?
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12-07-2015, 03:40 PM #7
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12-08-2015, 08:35 AM #8
In addition:
Three Canyon's water is usually avoidable.
Moonshine Wash is usually (but not always) dry in winter.
West Fork and Main Fork Bluejohn is usually dry in winter (not true of the East Fork).
U Turn in Arches is almost always dry, but be aware of ice.
Chamber of the Basilisk/Goblins Lair is almost always dry in winter.
Maybe I've been unlucky, but the Leprechauns have had one pool in them when I've done them in winter.Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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12-08-2015, 11:25 AM #9
Hogwarts has water that is all avoidable except one pool, usually about knee deep.
Shenanigans is usually dry. There is one pothole fairly high in the canyon that holds some water. Tends to be a good choice as there are few rappels so everyone is moving most of the time.
Tom
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01-10-2016, 12:35 PM #10
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01-10-2016, 10:53 PM #11
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01-11-2016, 04:30 PM #12Had thought about Uturn but I'm worried about ice on the slope before the last rap.
I'd recommend doing a canyon with a recent condition report. Some of the North Wash stuff might be good unless another storm hits. I'd also recommend Moonshine Wash.Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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