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05-22-2017, 07:45 AM #1
Yankee Doodle this weekend - Wetsuits?
I plan on doing Yankee Doodle this weekend (temp ~mid 80s-90s) with kids 9 yr old. Should I even bother bringing wet suits for kids? adults?
I've done this canyon a few years back at this time of the year and it was bone dry.
Thx
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05-22-2017 07:45 AM # ADS
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05-22-2017, 01:23 PM #2
If it's one or two kids, I would say scratch the wetsuit.
But if you are bringing a dozen or so, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring one for the leader. At least a shortie perhaps as he/she is in the water assisting.
But expect crowds though! (One of the busiest weekends for Utah in the outdoors).
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"There are two ways to die in the desert - dehydration and drowning." -overhearing a Park Ranger at Capitol Reef N.P.
"...the first law of gear-dynamics: gear is like a gas - it will expand to fit the available space." -Wortman, Outside magazine.
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05-22-2017, 01:52 PM #3
I went down last month and was hot in my wetsuit. I have two nine year olds and I would bring suits for them. Its not a long canyon and I think it just ensures that they will have a good time.
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05-22-2017, 02:05 PM #4
Thx guys. two kids only...I'll have the wetsuits handy, and make a real time decision when getting there :)
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06-05-2017, 09:14 AM #5
Ended up taking wet suits for the kids only, but never used them
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06-05-2017, 09:22 AM #6●Canyoneering 'Canyon Conditions' @ www.candition.com
●Hiking Treks (my younger brother's website): hiking guides @ www.thetrekplanner.com
"He who walks on the edge...will eventually fall."
"There are two ways to die in the desert - dehydration and drowning." -overhearing a Park Ranger at Capitol Reef N.P.
"...the first law of gear-dynamics: gear is like a gas - it will expand to fit the available space." -Wortman, Outside magazine.
"SEND IT, BRO!!"
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06-06-2017, 08:13 AM #7
How were the gnats?
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06-06-2017, 11:38 AM #8
fairly low level of waters (mainly waist/knee depth). Ended up lifting them when they didn't want to get into water. For the adults, being cold was not an issue at all (temp that day was mid/upper 80s).
As for the gnats...hmmm...we did 3 canyons that weekend (Yankee Doodle, Lamb Knoll, and Keyhole) and all I can tell you is that they really love my calves, and I noticed it only on the last day. As for Springdale...they were VERY annoying during the afternoon when hanging around the pool despite wearing long sleeves.
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