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Allystair · Joined: 24 May 2008 Posts: 10

The Zion research group went looking for frog in Behunin last wednesday. We found our fill and some beautiful scenery :2thumbs:
There was still some water in parts of the slots that would get your feet wet and the 5th and 6th raps we got wet as well. I think you could have stayed dry on both if you wanted to by using alternate routes but we prefered to make it exciting. >,>
The bolts on the 4th rap seemed to have worn the sandstone down to where the shear strength may be starting to be compromised. Im new to this and the forums so I will let more experienced people look at them and decide the impact vrs saftey factor.

Jaxx · Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 1830

Nice first post! :2thumbs:
Tell us more of the Zion research group, and why you wanted to find frogs, please?!?!?

Don · Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Posts: 712 Location: Utah Valley

Jaxx wrote: Nice first post! :2thumbs:
Tell us more of the Zion research group, and why you wanted to find frogs, please?!?!?

I would like to know more as well. Thanks for posting; now details!
:2thumbs:

trackrunner · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 992

Jaxx wrote: Nice first post! :2thumbs:
Tell us more of the Zion research group, and why you wanted to find frogs, please?!?!?

I wonder if it might be because the canyons are isolated and each canyons gene pool could be unique. This means the canyon tree frog could diverge into a unique species for each canyon, spry frog, behuin frog, etc. :ne_nau: :ne_nau:

shaggy125 · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject:

Yea, great first post, thanks for the pics.

Allystair · Joined: 24 May 2008 Posts: 10

trackrunner wrote: Jaxx wrote: Nice first post! :2thumbs:
Tell us more of the Zion research group, and why you wanted to find frogs, please?!?!?

I wonder if it might be because the canyons are isolated and each canyons gene pool could be unique. This means the canyon tree frog could diverge into a unique species for each canyon, spry frog, behuin frog, etc. :ne_nau: :ne_nau:
You win!
Yes we are testing DNA from the different canyons to see if the isolation has created micro habitats and the frogs have evolved differently.
We have done Fat Mans; Keyhole; Pine Creek; Sprie; Behunin; The subway and Taylor creek so far. We will be doing it all summer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so look for us in the canyons and say Hi if you can!

ratagonia · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject:

Allystair wrote: trackrunner wrote: Jaxx wrote: Nice first post! :2thumbs:
Tell us more of the Zion research group, and why you wanted to find frogs, please?!?!?

I wonder if it might be because the canyons are isolated and each canyons gene pool could be unique. This means the canyon tree frog could diverge into a unique species for each canyon, spry frog, behuin frog, etc. :ne_nau: :ne_nau:
You win!
Yes we are testing DNA from the different canyons to see if the isolation has created micro habitats and the frogs have evolved differently.
We have done Fat Mans; Keyhole; Pine Creek; Sprie; Behunin; The subway and Taylor creek so far. We will be doing it all summer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so look for us in the canyons and say Hi if you can!

Can I help with Goose Creek? I remember all sorts of interesting frogs in there - 4 legs, 6 legs, 12 legs, 3 heads - that kinda stuff. The flourescent red ones were kinda weird too.

Tom

oldno7 · Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 692

ratagonia wrote: Allystair wrote: trackrunner wrote: Jaxx wrote: Nice first post! :2thumbs:
Tell us more of the Zion research group, and why you wanted to find frogs, please?!?!?

I wonder if it might be because the canyons are isolated and each canyons gene pool could be unique. This means the canyon tree frog could diverge into a unique species for each canyon, spry frog, behuin frog, etc. :ne_nau: :ne_nau:
You win!
Yes we are testing DNA from the different canyons to see if the isolation has created micro habitats and the frogs have evolved differently.
We have done Fat Mans; Keyhole; Pine Creek; Sprie; Behunin; The subway and Taylor creek so far. We will be doing it all summer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so look for us in the canyons and say Hi if you can!

Can I help with Goose Creek? I remember all sorts of interesting frogs in there - 4 legs, 6 legs, 12 legs, 3 heads - that kinda stuff. The flourescent red ones were kinda weird too.

Tom

I'd certainly be up for a Goose trip. I'd even promise to not enjoy myself and only look down.

trackrunner · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 992

oldno7 wrote: ratagonia wrote: Allystair wrote: trackrunner wrote: Jaxx wrote: Nice first post! :2thumbs:
Tell us more of the Zion research group, and why you wanted to find frogs, please?!?!?

I wonder if it might be because the canyons are isolated and each canyons gene pool could be unique. This means the canyon tree frog could diverge into a unique species for each canyon, spry frog, behuin frog, etc. :ne_nau: :ne_nau:
You win!
Yes we are testing DNA from the different canyons to see if the isolation has created micro habitats and the frogs have evolved differently.
We have done Fat Mans; Keyhole; Pine Creek; Sprie; Behunin; The subway and Taylor creek so far. We will be doing it all summer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so look for us in the canyons and say Hi if you can!

Can I help with Goose Creek? I remember all sorts of interesting frogs in there - 4 legs, 6 legs, 12 legs, 3 heads - that kinda stuff. The flourescent red ones were kinda weird too.

Tom

I'd certainly be up for a Goose trip. I'd even promise to not enjoy myself and only look down.
Me too. Hell I'm skinny long distance runner and I'll be the sherpa for goose. I'll even haul in dutch ovens for dinner.

shaggy125 · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

trackrunner wrote: Me too. Hell I'm skinny long distance runner and I'll be the sherpa for goose. I'll even haul in dutch ovens for dinner.

Dutch ovens? That's nuthin, I'll carry each of you down the entire canyon. I'll even do the rappels for you so you don't have to. Shoot, I'll even bring our boatman from Lake Powell, Steve, he'll make us dinner, shine our shoes, and clean the sand out of all our gear every time we stop for a rest. You can just spend the entire time focusing on the frogs and not worry about anything! :lol8:

oldno7 · Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 692

shaggy125 wrote: trackrunner wrote: Me too. Hell I'm skinny long distance runner and I'll be the sherpa for goose. I'll even haul in dutch ovens for dinner.

Dutch ovens? That's nuthin, I'll carry each of you down the entire canyon. I'll even do the rappels for you so you don't have to. Shoot, I'll even bring our boatman from Lake Powell, Steve, he'll make us dinner, shine our shoes, and clean the sand out of all our gear every time we stop for a rest. You can just spend the entire time focusing on the frogs and not worry about anything! :lol8:

Big deal-- I know were theres a rare uncontacted tribe in Goose.

rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 4053 Location: Hotel California

oldno7 wrote: Big deal-- I know were theres a rare uncontacted tribe in Goose.

Did they shoot bow n' arrows at your helicopter? :roflol:

Damn Allystair! You've got a really rough job! Are you guys hiring? :haha:

tanya · Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 5817 Location: Las Vegas

Nice! :2thumbs: