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Escalante & Bryce
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North Wash
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Tick List
Stateline Canyon - Page Arizona
Date: 03/09/2020
We went with the goal of staying in canyon. Built a deadman at 40 ft drop with three nice rocks. Slung a rock arch at the drop which comes right before Moki steps. FYI if you do this drop, (a 15 to 17 ft chute) it is crumbly and prolly impossible to upclimb as well as the Moki steps are very intimidating. So make sure you have a good size rock for a chock stone to get out as it's followed by a a small tight section and a 20 ft drop. We we're very fourtanate to have brought a rock with us else I may be telling you another story. Advanced anchor skills needed and I would not personally count on rocks being there to build with.
We went with the goal of staying in canyon. Built a deadman at 40 ft drop with three nice rocks. Slung a rock arch at the drop which comes right before Moki steps. FYI if you do this drop, (a 15 to 17 ft chute) it is crumbly and prolly impossible to upclimb as well as the Moki steps are very intimidating. So make sure you have a good size rock for a chock stone to get out as it's followed by a a small tight section and a 20 ft drop. We we're very fourtanate to have brought a rock with us else I may be telling you another story. Advanced anchor skills needed and I would not personally count on rocks being there to build with.
Moonshine Wash - San Rafael Desert
Date: 08/16/2019
Dry mode. Went down past sheep bridge to where it opens up a bit and then back up. Upclimbs would be difficult with mud or water present. Top 5 non technical Utah slot in my book
Dry mode. Went down past sheep bridge to where it opens up a bit and then back up. Upclimbs would be difficult with mud or water present. Top 5 non technical Utah slot in my book
Diana's Throne Canyon (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon) - Zion East Side
Date: 05/20/2017
Really easy https://youtu.be/jr-mPuxIZzo Not that great
Really easy https://youtu.be/jr-mPuxIZzo Not that great
Hogwarts Canyon - North Wash
Date: 05/13/2017
https://youtu.be/B5Zcxagz1bY Fun trip watch for the jawa
https://youtu.be/B5Zcxagz1bY Fun trip watch for the jawa
Micro Death Hollow - Escalante
Date: 04/28/2017
Was dry but knee deep at first rap And a swimmer for full exit. Fun canyon. Tight in some spots. Big walls around.
Was dry but knee deep at first rap And a swimmer for full exit. Fun canyon. Tight in some spots. Big walls around.
Blarney Canyon - North Wash
Date: 01/30/2017
Blarney left fork was bone dry. There was a fourth anchor set up which i didn't use and dow climbed. 3rd rappel a piece of webbing was quite weathered and we decided to use double anchor behind. https://youtu.be/Lr9qMg6tGjw
Blarney left fork was bone dry. There was a fourth anchor set up which i didn't use and dow climbed. 3rd rappel a piece of webbing was quite weathered and we decided to use double anchor behind. https://youtu.be/Lr9qMg6tGjw
Egypt 1 Canyon - Escalante
Date: 01/18/2017
Arrived at Egypt 1 and was surprised by the aproxmately extra 13 ft of first rappel. we had a 65 ft rope that was about 10 ft off the ground when we double stranded it. so we singled stranded the first rap using to lengths of webbing as a pull cord. First rap is about 40 ft. canyon was dry besides last slide into an ankle deep mud pool. exsisting anchors in canyon were bombers. Fun spot perfect day.
Arrived at Egypt 1 and was surprised by the aproxmately extra 13 ft of first rappel. we had a 65 ft rope that was about 10 ft off the ground when we double stranded it. so we singled stranded the first rap using to lengths of webbing as a pull cord. First rap is about 40 ft. canyon was dry besides last slide into an ankle deep mud pool. exsisting anchors in canyon were bombers. Fun spot perfect day.
Zebra and Tunnel Slot - Escalante
Date: 11/10/2016
very fun when only waist deep water https://youtu.be/XcYnzKLuXGo
very fun when only waist deep water https://youtu.be/XcYnzKLuXGo
Sunrise/Sunset Arches - Escalante
Date: 10/31/2016
made this a casual halloween hike. took about 85 minutes to get to trailhead from hwy 12. you can just barely make arch out from road and then walk south thru the big sage field. took 2 hours to visit both and eat a sandwich. great arches and ya have it all to self. this same parking area is the short cut into coyote gulch, so i will be back.
made this a casual halloween hike. took about 85 minutes to get to trailhead from hwy 12. you can just barely make arch out from road and then walk south thru the big sage field. took 2 hours to visit both and eat a sandwich. great arches and ya have it all to self. this same parking area is the short cut into coyote gulch, so i will be back.
Round Valley Draw - Paria
Date: 10/19/2016
fun trip. hiked about a mile down canyon and turned around. The big stem comes early on. Fun good practice but my begginer friend declined trying when i offered either a hand line or support from the bottom. it can be spooky for a novice stemmer. canyon was pretty, with some narrows.
fun trip. hiked about a mile down canyon and turned around. The big stem comes early on. Fun good practice but my begginer friend declined trying when i offered either a hand line or support from the bottom. it can be spooky for a novice stemmer. canyon was pretty, with some narrows.
Bull Valley Gorge - Bryce Area
Date: 10/15/2016
great canyon! easy approach.i took my friend down who wants to get into canyoneering to see how she does with small down climbs and stemming. muddy but not to muddy at all. loved it very photogenic. took the quick exit out side canyon 44 minutes after bridge.
great canyon! easy approach.i took my friend down who wants to get into canyoneering to see how she does with small down climbs and stemming. muddy but not to muddy at all. loved it very photogenic. took the quick exit out side canyon 44 minutes after bridge.
Zebra and Tunnel Slot - Escalante
Date: 09/25/2016
Zebra is filled with alot of water currently. Over head deep. I wasnt to be denied a taste of it so emptied ny pockets and began to wade. After 20 feet it quickly went to chest deep. Another 20 feet i was swimming/stemming. Not having done this slot before but knowing the V shaped floor and going it alone, I decided after about 150 yards to turn back. I shoulda brought my wetsuit and dry bag. Great canyon i will be back. * *denotes it rained alot just 3 days ago. Normally not that deep of water.
Zebra is filled with alot of water currently. Over head deep. I wasnt to be denied a taste of it so emptied ny pockets and began to wade. After 20 feet it quickly went to chest deep. Another 20 feet i was swimming/stemming. Not having done this slot before but knowing the V shaped floor and going it alone, I decided after about 150 yards to turn back. I shoulda brought my wetsuit and dry bag. Great canyon i will be back. * *denotes it rained alot just 3 days ago. Normally not that deep of water.
Comments
Dry Hollow - Escalante
Date: 2023-09-11
Comment: I've done this canyon several times for a low time commitment. It can be a workout if ya try and go ...
Zebra and Tunnel Slot - Escalante
Date: 2021-11-14
Comment: Yeah I'd be careful. I did it a few years ago and in hind sight It was sketchy. It your experienced...
Stateline Canyon - Page Arizona
Date: 2020-03-10
Comment: we did it today staying in watercourse whole time. We farmed a total of 5 rocks and used one mini ar...
Stateline Canyon - Page Arizona
Date: 2020-03-09
Comment: So would a sand trap work to avoid traverses outta canyon and stay in it?
Morocco Canyon - North Wash
Date: 2019-09-02
Comment: Did this 3/7/2017 and was chest deep pools in 3 places. Did this 8/29/2019 and completely dry
Conundrum Canyon - North Wash
Date: 2019-08-25
Comment: Sick canyon.!
Middle Fork of Maidenwater - Trachyte
Date: 2019-08-25
Comment: Amazing canyon!
Moonshine Wash - San Rafael Desert
Date: 2019-08-18
Comment: Awesome canyon in dry mode
U-Turn Canyon - Arches National Park
Date: 2019-07-13
Comment: Sometime in last 3 months someone put bolts in at last rap station. Extremely groovy pull
Dragonfly Canyon - Arches National Park
Date: 2019-06-25
Comment: Pretty fun and short canyon.!
Bull Valley Gorge - Bryce Area
Date: 2019-04-29
Comment: Inch of rain forecasted over next 2 days. Usuallyit’s a muddypooling mess in spring. Heavy clay mud....
Fins and Things Canyon - Moab
Date: 2019-04-22
Comment: Not impressed at all but hiking out Mill creek made it worthed. So would recommend if you are lookin...
Dunham Slot - Paria
Date: 2019-04-16
Comment: Haha I didn’t attempt I did drive a 2wd to trailhead and Slightly past. So park on slick rock before...
Egypt 1 Canyon - Escalante
Date: 2018-10-26
Comment: know that 4th anchor is not there for the downclib. a recent rescue of a man with a compound fractur...
Neon Canyon - Escalante
Date: 2018-09-24
Comment: Currently in full dry mode. 1st keeper can be defeated by stemming over and hauling people up or pot...
Zebra and Tunnel Slot - Escalante
Date: 2018-09-06
Comment: For a exciting way into zebra try rappelling off the fence post up top. 67 ft about
Benson Creek - Brian Head
Date: 2018-06-20
Comment: We totally made the “don’t drop in early” mistake. Dropped down a chute in between rap 2 and 3 Ro...
Dunham Slot - Paria
Date: 2018-06-12
Comment: This canyon was amazing. Best beginner canyon there ever was. For scenery. Driving to it We crested ...
Upper Escalante River - Escalante
Date: 2018-06-10
Comment: What a great hike. 1 person. 4 hours in route. 5 beers. Chilled at alcove
Blue Pool Wash - Page Arizona
Date: 2018-06-10
Comment: This canyon was great. Nice short outing. Beware the wiggly chockstone At engine block anchor. Like ...
Arch Canyon Ruin - Cedar Mesa
Date: 2018-04-01
Comment: this is a great little hike to see some great ruins and pictographs. we went and spent about 2 h...
Birch Hollow - Zion East Side
Date: 2017-05-29
Comment: Yesterday 2nd rappel had a bit of a flow of water. Made for a slippery entrance.
Upper Red Breaks - Old Sheffield Road
Date: 2017-05-23
Comment: went up from harris wash yesterday. set on big west fork. Whadoyaknow. the coolest thing happened as...
Hogwarts Canyon - North Wash
Date: 2017-05-23
Comment: the first rappel (alternative) has red webbing as recent as 13 days ago as of this post
Angel Slot - Angel Point
Date: 2017-05-15
Comment: The awkwardness of beginning first rap is to be heeded. I think calling this canyon family frien...
Goblin's Lair - Goblin Valley
Date: 2017-03-12
Comment: big blue pads over the rope grooves now. The coordinates on here are a little off i believe. dra...
Medieval Chamber - Moab
Date: 2017-03-11
Comment: The chamber anchor is very exposed to me.
Zebra and Tunnel Slot - Escalante
Date: 2016-11-15
Comment: fun fun fun https://youtu.be/XcYnzKLuXGo
Bull Valley Gorge - Bryce Area
Date: 2016-10-20
Comment: https://youtu.be/o0ASpAy-mrA
Bull Valley Gorge - Bryce Area
Date: 2016-10-19
Comment: Good info! Had a great hike here. Nice n muddy. Made ya feel like ya did something. Didnt see anothe...