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Moonshine Wash - San Rafael Desert
Date: 12/26/2022
Three of us did the loop on December 26, 2022. There was a 10' long pool with a 1/2" thick ice crust at the bottom of the up climb. We broke ice and placed a few rocks on the small but slippery shelf on the left edge and stripped down to avoid the risk of wetting our warm layers and scaled the ledge, which was very tricky. We made it through with cold blue feet although were relieved that none of us landed in the cold and deep part of the pool, which looked around 4 to 5 feet deep at the bottom. With approach shoes back on, it was still a slippery and tricky climb up and over the round choke stone at the top. My two young and accomplished climber companions went up first and set a short length of rope to provide me protection and help me up. I found one other dry fall problem a little further on to be my crux and again needed a bit of help up. The rest of the route was spectacular with a few beautiful, iced pools and an extensive ice cascade at the location of the moonshine production concrete vatâs. The temperature as around mid to low 40's, which in my opinion was perfect. It took us a little under 5 hours. On this trips experience, I would class this as 2AII canyoneering. Road conditions approaching from Green River were dry and good.
Three of us did the loop on December 26, 2022. There was a 10' long pool with a 1/2" thick ice crust at the bottom of the up climb. We broke ice and placed a few rocks on the small but slippery shelf on the left edge and stripped down to avoid the risk of wetting our warm layers and scaled the ledge, which was very tricky. We made it through with cold blue feet although were relieved that none of us landed in the cold and deep part of the pool, which looked around 4 to 5 feet deep at the bottom. With approach shoes back on, it was still a slippery and tricky climb up and over the round choke stone at the top. My two young and accomplished climber companions went up first and set a short length of rope to provide me protection and help me up. I found one other dry fall problem a little further on to be my crux and again needed a bit of help up. The rest of the route was spectacular with a few beautiful, iced pools and an extensive ice cascade at the location of the moonshine production concrete vatâs. The temperature as around mid to low 40's, which in my opinion was perfect. It took us a little under 5 hours. On this trips experience, I would class this as 2AII canyoneering. Road conditions approaching from Green River were dry and good.
The Volcano / Cosmic Ashtray - Old Sheffield Road
Date: 11/21/2021
Tammy, Kathleen, Biff, Jami, Mark and Cathy. Met Matt and Mary.
Tammy, Kathleen, Biff, Jami, Mark and Cathy. Met Matt and Mary.
Three Fingers and Uneva Canyons - Eastern Reef
Date: 11/15/2020
Great day. This one did not disappoint. Spent the night in Green River Super 8. We got away later than planned and were boots down 11:08 AM. Me, Tammy, Bennett and Pepper. Highlights were; 1. Perennial pools, 2. Views down the Swell Reef, 3. Petroglyph panel, 4. Exiting Univa, 5. Mid Winter Tailgate. Distance 9.66 miles. Time 6:12. EG 1,808'. Cal 2060. Debated loop vs backtrack at lunch stop just west of petroglyphs. It really was a 51/49 call. We went for it an are glad we did. I'd love to go back and do the out'n back and enjoy the light on the swell from behind.
Great day. This one did not disappoint. Spent the night in Green River Super 8. We got away later than planned and were boots down 11:08 AM. Me, Tammy, Bennett and Pepper. Highlights were; 1. Perennial pools, 2. Views down the Swell Reef, 3. Petroglyph panel, 4. Exiting Univa, 5. Mid Winter Tailgate. Distance 9.66 miles. Time 6:12. EG 1,808'. Cal 2060. Debated loop vs backtrack at lunch stop just west of petroglyphs. It really was a 51/49 call. We went for it an are glad we did. I'd love to go back and do the out'n back and enjoy the light on the swell from behind.
Comments
Blarney Canyon - North Wash
Date: 2024-11-06
Comment: #conditions Anchors and rigging on the 1st and 3rd rappels in pretty good condition. We encountered ...
Blarney Canyon - North Wash
Date: 2024-11-06
Comment: My nephew and I did left fork on November 5th. Took us 2 & ½ hours although we chose not to rush it....
Moonshine Wash - San Rafael Desert
Date: 2022-12-27
Comment: Three of us did the loop on December 26, 2022. There was a 10' long pool with a 1/2" thick ice crust...
The Volcano / Cosmic Ashtray - Old Sheffield Road
Date: 2021-11-24
Comment: Loved this one. We went in more or less on the alternate route, and back more or less on the standa...
Zebra and Tunnel Slot - Escalante
Date: 2021-11-14
Comment: We are planning to do this one on 11/20/2021. Anyone know what the recent water levels are like?
Three Fingers and Uneva Canyons - Eastern Reef
Date: 2020-11-17
Comment: Hiked this on Sunday November 15th 2020. What a great day. This one did not disappoint. Spent the ni...