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Alex
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Or hold off... chances are the newbie adopter that picks you up will already have rope, so you can see what you like.[/quote]
heh, that was my original plan. :mwink: |
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rock_ski_cowboy
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Quote: heh, that was my original plan. :mwink:
If you're patient, I'm sure you'll get on some trips... for many, summer is kind of the off season. Zion is the only place thats really good when its hot, and for me my 2 or 3 zion trips each focus around one "big" canyon like Kolob or Heaps since I hate to compete for permits in the more popular canyons.
You may have some luck posting a "Canyon virgin wanting one or multiple experienced partners" request on http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canyons ... the other prominent utah-centric canyon dating service on the net.
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rockgremlin
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:29 am Post subject: |
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| I'm looking to hit the North Wash sometime in early August (first or second weekend). I'll be bringing a 9mm Imlay Rope. Let me know if that works out. Any other takers? |
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rock_ski_cowboy
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:54 am Post subject: |
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rockgremlin wrote: I'm looking to hit the North Wash sometime in early August (first or second weekend). I'll be bringing a 9mm Imlay Rope. Let me know if that works out. Any other takers?
Pray for clouds! North Wash is one of my favorite places to go.... in the winter! |
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stefan
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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rock_ski_cowboy wrote:
Pray for clouds! North Wash is one of my favorite places to go.... in the winter!
you know, i was there last year with nat and his family in late june and, surprisingly, none of us thought it was too bad....and i have a low tolerance for heat (conversely very high for cold). it definitely helps being in a slot, and, i agree rock, the cooler times of year are better. |
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Iceaxe
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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mra243 wrote: like to drink beer and tell stories around a campfire and can make a pretty mean breakfast burrito in the morning.
You had me at BEER! :lol8: |
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rockgremlin
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Iceaxe wrote: mra243 wrote: like to drink beer and tell stories around a campfire and can make a pretty mean breakfast burrito in the morning.
You had me at BEER! :lol8:
Hey Ice!! You comin?! We're planning for the first or second weekend in August.
C'mon down!!! The more the merrier!! :cheers: ...literally! :lol8: |
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mra243
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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rockgremlin wrote: Iceaxe wrote: mra243 wrote: like to drink beer and tell stories around a campfire and can make a pretty mean breakfast burrito in the morning.
You had me at BEER! :lol8:
Hey Ice!! You comin?! We're planning for the first or second weekend in August.
C'mon down!!! The more the merrier!! :cheers: ...literally! :lol8:
I'll be in Idaho the first weekend in August. If you end up going the second weekend I'd love to try and make it. |
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Iceaxe
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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Whats the plan?
Whats on the menu?
Did anyone tell you guys it's hot in August? :haha: |
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Alex
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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Iceaxe wrote:
Did anyone tell you guys it's hot in August? :haha:
You get better buzz from beer in the heat... so it's all good :cheers:
PS: Do climbing shoes work better for canoyneering or not? Could someone post a link to shoes as example to be used for slotting? |
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Iceaxe
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Kazak wrote: Do climbing shoes work better for canoyneering or not? Could someone post a link to shoes as example to be used for slotting?
Climbing shoes do not work for canyoneering.
Five-Ten Canyoneers and Sportiva Exum Rivers are the shoe of choice currently.
Any good cross training shoe or approach shoe will work good.
Read these two links and then we can chat some more
http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1647
http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1960
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rock_ski_cowboy
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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Kazak wrote: Iceaxe wrote:
Did anyone tell you guys it's hot in August? :haha:
You get better buzz from beer in the heat... so it's all good :cheers:
PS: Do climbing shoes work better for canoyneering or not? Could someone post a link to shoes as example to be used for slotting?
5.10 canyoneer The gold standard of canyoneering shoes.
La sportiva Exum River. The competition. Doesn't seem quite as durable as the 5.10, but some people prefer the lowtop design. Also seems easier to find these days.
or you could just use something similar to
what I am currently using. Not canyoneering specific shoes, but meet the basic requirements: sticky rubber, durable, good for hiking, not waterproof and have decent draining ability. Advantage: sometimes you can find shoes that fit the bill for about half what you'd pay for the 5.10s or Exums |
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rockgremlin
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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Iceaxe wrote: Whats the plan?
Whats on the menu?
Did anyone tell you guys it's hot in August? :haha:
Either the first or second weekend in August. Up and at em early on Saturday, then again on Sunday.
Canyons currently under consideration:
Monoxide (both forks)
Arscenic
Shillelaugh forks and Lucky Charms are ok for beginners, but are just so darn easy!
Others...? We're being pretty flexible here. |
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Alex
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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Iceaxe wrote:
Read these two links and then we can chat some more
http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1647
http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1960
:popcorn:
OK dad , err Ice :haha: jk , read all my homework and ready to listen up. I prefer to go with the majority when I buy new gear either it be canyoneering or other sports gear. So I'd spend the money on 5.10. My next question is (even though I have read about the shortage of it), can I find them locally anywhere in SLC, at least to try it on and pick the right size?
I know about Springdale store, but that's 4 hours from me... anything closer?
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rockgremlin
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Black Diamond in SLC sells 5.10 Canyoneers. |
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