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04-29-2019, 12:53 PM #1
Amateurs Stuck in Sandthrax
A large group of amateur canyoneers from Colorado got stuck in Sandthrax over the weekend. Looks like they went unprepared and got in over their heads.
https://www.ksl.com/article/46541511...canyon-rescuedIt's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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04-29-2019 12:53 PM # ADS
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04-29-2019, 01:37 PM #2
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04-29-2019, 02:10 PM #3
I'll bet you a dollar they were camped at Sandthrax and canyoneering Leprechaun, which is causing the confusion.
It takes an extremely talented canyoneer to solo Sandthrax, which is would the guy that went for help would have been required to do.
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04-29-2019, 02:46 PM #4
Before ya'll start lobbing rocks -- I was only reporting what the article said.
From the article:
"Garfield County sheriff's spokeswoman Denise Dastrup said the canyon, which requires rappelling in some spots, is difficult and not for beginners. They were not prepared at all for this kind of a hike. Very amateur in hiking. Probably shouldn't have been in this canyon. Probably should have studied it out a little more," she said."It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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04-29-2019, 04:45 PM #5
Just for fun.... here is the news report of the last "we made a wrong turn and got trapped in Sandthrax" rescue story.
Utah man and sons rescued from Sandthrax after 3 day ordeal
https://fox13now.com/2014/04/12/utah...-3-day-ordeal/
You guys need to watch the video with the rescue as it details all the people killed while canyoneering Sandthrax...
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04-29-2019, 06:46 PM #6
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04-29-2019, 07:49 PM #7
I would bet it was something other than the Thrax as well...and if it was, then perhaps someone needs to put a sign up at the start to warn the knuckleheads they're in the wrong spot...a sign similar to the one at the Black Hole.
Suddenly my feet are feet of mud
It all goes slo-mo
I don't know why I am crying
Am I suspended in Gaffa?
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04-30-2019, 01:47 PM #8
Garfield county SAR has confirmed they were in Sandthrax. Incredible.
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04-30-2019, 04:29 PM #9
Thanks
I assume that means someone really had to stud up and solo the entire route to call for SAR.... I'm impressed. Soloing the route is impressive, but doing it under the pressure of "your it or they might die" is more impressive.
I guess they could have reversed the route and climbed out the top.... but that is also pretty impressive.
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05-01-2019, 08:52 AM #10
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05-01-2019, 08:59 AM #11
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05-01-2019, 09:12 AM #12
It is possible to be trapped temporarily -- the term "trapped" does not imply a permanent situation.
So using your definition, "Keeper" potholes are only defined as "Keeper" only if they keep you forever. If you get stuck in a Keeper and then get out, then it's not a Keeper pothole. Technically, there are no Keeper potholes because nobody gets trapped in one permanently.It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.
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05-01-2019, 09:26 AM #13
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05-01-2019, 09:34 AM #14
somehow, the term--facetious comes into play, here.
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It'll come back.
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05-01-2019, 09:35 AM #15
Arguing over what constitutes a keeper pothole is a lot like arguing over who is the smartest kid in the dumb reading group.... just sayin...
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05-01-2019, 09:36 AM #16●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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05-01-2019, 09:38 AM #17
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05-01-2019, 09:44 AM #18●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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05-01-2019, 12:10 PM #19
This is all starting to make sense. A long time ago I was told my wife was a keeper. Many years later she's became my ex-wife. I proved them all wrong.
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05-01-2019, 04:17 PM #20
I just chatted with a reporter from Denver Fox News - the group intended to be in Leprechaun. The SAR team got out there and did not find them in Leprechaun... "uh oh", went and got them in SandThrax. Crazy stuff. How about some person soloing out of SandThrax to go get help!!!!
KDVR/KWGN Denver will have a story on that with SAR video tonight (Wed) or tomorrow (Thurs May 2).
Wow!
Tom
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