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03-09-2011, 09:18 AM #1
Slots that are not quite worth the effort
After reading a several recent threads, I thought of a new thread that might be useful. What are some of those slots you've done that you'd think long and hard about before doing again, and why? It might be a long & hot slog for a short amount of goods, a bad experience in the slot, or just about anything else.
There will probably be as much disagreement here as a discussion over the best slot, but I'm interested in what you've got to say.
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03-09-2011 09:18 AM # ADS
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03-09-2011, 09:32 AM #2
Adobe Swale is well published but we found it to be not worth the effort EXCEPT for the hike out. It is really odd to think about, but if I did it again I would be looking forward to the long hot slog back to the car for than the canyon itself. The way those sandstone layers formed switchbacks like a prepared trail was simply amazing.
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03-09-2011, 10:09 AM #3
similar thread. I'd add blue pools & Not Shear to the list.
http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthre...560&viewfull=1
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03-09-2011, 10:45 AM #4
U-turn in Moab, and Medieval Chamber. The hike out is nice following Negro Bill Canyon, but the bang for buck is highly disappointing.
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03-09-2011, 11:26 AM #5
EARDLEY!!!!!!!!!! The Day from HELLLLLLLLLL.
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03-09-2011, 11:46 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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03-09-2011, 12:11 PM #7
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03-09-2011, 02:10 PM #8
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03-09-2011, 03:57 PM #9
I've only done a few in Moab, but so far not worth it, but I could be wrong.
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03-09-2011, 04:14 PM #10
Pleiades, Granary, and Rock of Ages are great! MMI is another decent one too.
U-Turn, and oh...just remembered Big Horn was on the do not do again list. But but but...the hike to big horn was very enjoyable especially 'the tunnel.'●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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03-09-2011, 04:46 PM #11
Any canyon in Moab.
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03-09-2011, 04:54 PM #12
X4 for Eardley, at one point we thought about setting up a new rap station just above the first rap of Eardley, but decidely not worth it...Also Fat Man's in August.
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03-09-2011, 04:56 PM #13
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03-09-2011, 04:57 PM #14
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03-09-2011, 05:12 PM #15
slideanide - angelic last rap my ass. and just overall boring.
leprechauns - all 'em.
bluejohn - main fork pretty nonumental and lower slot is a lot of sand slogging for a very short section w/ a long hike out. beautiful, but not worth price of admission.
neon - seemed very disappointing for all it takes to get in.signature
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03-09-2011, 05:14 PM #16
Eardley for sure.
Everything in Moab except the Furnace.
Hog 3
Telephone
Canyons are kinda like pizza though...even when it's bad, it's good.
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03-09-2011, 05:40 PM #17
Camel Toe in Moab. 1 rappel and a 100 foot long slot.
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03-09-2011, 06:04 PM #18
Zebra and Tunnel Slots
Both very short, long sandy approach and they were completely filled with water about 33 degrees!
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03-09-2011, 07:27 PM #19
Egypt 3.... done it once, haven't 'gotten around' to doing it again. I guess if you are not into technical slots, it could be quite adventurous, but for those of us who are, it is rather over-hyped.
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03-09-2011, 07:46 PM #20
Almost all canyons are worth doing at least once.
Poncho Wash (San Rafael Swell)-thought it might be good and it wasn't.
Crack Canyon (San Rafael Swell)-over rated.
Rock Canyon (near Hite)-supposedly good narrows were a let down. The canyon kept teasing us. It would look like it would get good and then open back up again.
Most Moab "slots" I've been to aren't great. Rock of Ages is a pretty good route though. Dragonfly is OK (for Moab). Professor Creek is pretty fun and the Onion Creek area slots are good (with spectacular scenery).
Anyone else done Milkweed and Meriwitica in AZ? Big let down.
Antelope Canyon is now a let down.
As far as Eardley goes, mostly only those doing it the dumb way are the ones complaining. Hiking up slope and down the chute to expect a good technical canyon is the dumb way. The smart way is to come in from near the head and explore all the nice areas between and no chutes to climb down.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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