Todo List
Capitol Reef
Escalante & Bryce
Moab
North Wash
Odds and Ends
Robbers Roost
San Rafael Swell
Wasatch Front
Tick List
Knotted Rope Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Date: 06/07/2025
A wonderfully wet adventure. I lost the lighter so we were doomed to eat uncooked food but all was forgotten following pipes that lead to knotted rope. Practiced some pack tosses but no need, the water was so high. Great time until we mistakenly took the muddy creek exit. We were immediately attacked by swarms of flies and had to cover ourselves in mud like in the Predator movies just to survive. Slog back to the campsite was brutal. Great canyon, and I found the lighter when we returned.
A wonderfully wet adventure. I lost the lighter so we were doomed to eat uncooked food but all was forgotten following pipes that lead to knotted rope. Practiced some pack tosses but no need, the water was so high. Great time until we mistakenly took the muddy creek exit. We were immediately attacked by swarms of flies and had to cover ourselves in mud like in the Predator movies just to survive. Slog back to the campsite was brutal. Great canyon, and I found the lighter when we returned.
North Fork of Iron Wash - San Rafael Swell
Date: 05/30/2025
Great canyon that was too short. Pool was easy to stem over but could get complicated depending on conditions. Very beautiful! With phil
Great canyon that was too short. Pool was easy to stem over but could get complicated depending on conditions. Very beautiful! With phil
Upper Black Box - San Rafael Swell
Date: 05/24/2025
Comando Phil completed it in record time. Weather was PERFECT and the down climbing was way better than anticipated. Water was beautiful and log jams were minimal. Dutch flat tires waited for us at the car and beers to follow. Great day. Oh yeah, ran 20 miles before doing the canyon. Oops
Comando Phil completed it in record time. Weather was PERFECT and the down climbing was way better than anticipated. Water was beautiful and log jams were minimal. Dutch flat tires waited for us at the car and beers to follow. Great day. Oh yeah, ran 20 miles before doing the canyon. Oops
Diana's Throne Canyon (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon) - Zion East Side
Date: 05/14/2025
Easy fun and super bolted with juhl. Only saw one guide outfit
Easy fun and super bolted with juhl. Only saw one guide outfit
Bow and Arrow Canyon - Potash Road
Date: 11/08/2024
Great time with Maddison squared on the Moab snow trip
Great time with Maddison squared on the Moab snow trip
Lower Eardley Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Date: 09/15/2024
Amazing time with juhl Phil and Lauren for juhls be day. Perfect camp spot and very playful and maxed on water canyon. The hike was a bit hot and the optional shortcut rap was necessary. Car did not start the next day so Phil smacked the starter with the but of the axe a few times and then it started working. He also got a suburu legacy back to the camp site. Great wet time. BIG JON and god shine upon us .
Amazing time with juhl Phil and Lauren for juhls be day. Perfect camp spot and very playful and maxed on water canyon. The hike was a bit hot and the optional shortcut rap was necessary. Car did not start the next day so Phil smacked the starter with the but of the axe a few times and then it started working. He also got a suburu legacy back to the camp site. Great wet time. BIG JON and god shine upon us .
Old Woman Wash - Eastern Reef
Date: 09/13/2024
Great outing with just juhl! Had a great beautiful hike and can be done without a rope, though the last rap might be pretty scary with no rope. Found out my rope is at least 40feet long which is nice and we saw a million cute frog goes . Mostly just a great hike but the narrows we’re cooler than I expected. Sus anchor on the final rap.
Great outing with just juhl! Had a great beautiful hike and can be done without a rope, though the last rap might be pretty scary with no rope. Found out my rope is at least 40feet long which is nice and we saw a million cute frog goes . Mostly just a great hike but the narrows we’re cooler than I expected. Sus anchor on the final rap.
Upper Red Breaks - Old Sheffield Road
Date: 06/12/2024
June during a heatwave is too hot (103). Done with Chris and Mel. They did great and no rope is needed. Wish there was a pool but sadly nothing. Nissan Al gieb
June during a heatwave is too hot (103). Done with Chris and Mel. They did great and no rope is needed. Wish there was a pool but sadly nothing. Nissan Al gieb
Cassidy Arch Canyon - Capitol Reef
Date: 06/11/2024
Too hot with Chris and Mel. Worst part was there was NO PIE! Got to swim in the Fremont river though.
Too hot with Chris and Mel. Worst part was there was NO PIE! Got to swim in the Fremont river though.
Zero G Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Date: 05/12/2024
Good fun once more. Went the low way in the pot holes. Phil and May FORGOt to tell me we were doing wetsuites . How disrespectful. The potholes are so beautiful and charactered but the water was extra cold for me.
Good fun once more. Went the low way in the pot holes. Phil and May FORGOt to tell me we were doing wetsuites . How disrespectful. The potholes are so beautiful and charactered but the water was extra cold for me.
Slideanide Canyon - Poison Spring
Date: 05/12/2024
Phil has inspired me to write a bit more in my ticks. Second day of my trip with May and Phil. Mat stayed back but I am sure he could do it. We opted for no rope and with a bit of route finding managed to find out way down. The first 3 down-climbs are short but maybe the most difficult/awkward. The last 2 look intimidating but we’re awesome. Especially the last multistage stem adventure. Would repeat just to do that section again. The walk out was short but a slog because of all the hiking we did the day before. Phil is a good down climber. Guy we met at zero g said this can be upclimbed which sounds fun.
Phil has inspired me to write a bit more in my ticks. Second day of my trip with May and Phil. Mat stayed back but I am sure he could do it. We opted for no rope and with a bit of route finding managed to find out way down. The first 3 down-climbs are short but maybe the most difficult/awkward. The last 2 look intimidating but we’re awesome. Especially the last multistage stem adventure. Would repeat just to do that section again. The walk out was short but a slog because of all the hiking we did the day before. Phil is a good down climber. Guy we met at zero g said this can be upclimbed which sounds fun.
Happy Canyon (via Poison Spring) - Dirty Devil
Date: 05/11/2024
Nice and sunny walk down to happy canyon with Phil and mat. As is typical we lemented our jobs and wish we could pursue creative endeavors. We go back to work on Monday. Also I won in light up bachi ball. With an amazing toss through the hole in the rock.
Nice and sunny walk down to happy canyon with Phil and mat. As is typical we lemented our jobs and wish we could pursue creative endeavors. We go back to work on Monday. Also I won in light up bachi ball. With an amazing toss through the hole in the rock.
South Fork of Bull Canyon (aka Chambers) - White Roost
Date: 04/21/2024
Good fun with everyone in tow to celebrate getting married in June. Very cool, very tight, I think I stemmed around the most tight portions so I did not get full value. That being said, still had to breath through a few sections. Sean did it in shorts and destroyed his knees and it was Trinas very first canyon and did it no problem. David will get it next time for sure. Excited for more in the future. Glad Michael, sean, and phil stayed.
Good fun with everyone in tow to celebrate getting married in June. Very cool, very tight, I think I stemmed around the most tight portions so I did not get full value. That being said, still had to breath through a few sections. Sean did it in shorts and destroyed his knees and it was Trinas very first canyon and did it no problem. David will get it next time for sure. Excited for more in the future. Glad Michael, sean, and phil stayed.
Cistern and Ramp Canyons - San Rafael Swell
Date: 04/12/2024
Put a fixed rope on ramp since I was doing this solo. I considered just doing the rap but fortunately I took the advice and scoped the end of ramp. I think it is kind of like west slab. With friends the climb out would have been a bit sketchy but fun. Solo it felt very spooky. Especially because the webbing left behind was ancient and I wish I had my knife to remove it. As I decended I forgot there would be a 3rd class walk around and I got tight butt hole when I thought I might have to accent or go get my rope. Then I found the walk around. Easy but very chossy. Solo scary. Friends = fun. Then the walk between canyons requires very legitimate route finding. I am pretty good with a topo and I would have been freaking out if I did not have my gps. Won’t be doing this one again. Onward to buckhorn to climb with Eric and company.
Put a fixed rope on ramp since I was doing this solo. I considered just doing the rap but fortunately I took the advice and scoped the end of ramp. I think it is kind of like west slab. With friends the climb out would have been a bit sketchy but fun. Solo it felt very spooky. Especially because the webbing left behind was ancient and I wish I had my knife to remove it. As I decended I forgot there would be a 3rd class walk around and I got tight butt hole when I thought I might have to accent or go get my rope. Then I found the walk around. Easy but very chossy. Solo scary. Friends = fun. Then the walk between canyons requires very legitimate route finding. I am pretty good with a topo and I would have been freaking out if I did not have my gps. Won’t be doing this one again. Onward to buckhorn to climb with Eric and company.
Cassidy Arch Canyon - Capitol Reef
Date: 12/02/2023
Down Cassidy again so soon. It was Liam’s 30th and we took Alex, Tim, ray and Brandt. Met garret and someone else who were very nice. Cold but fun for ray and brandts first time. Learned a thing or two about rope pulls, friction, and helmets.Alex went up then back down the bridge because of fomo. Rad time in the A frame.
Down Cassidy again so soon. It was Liam’s 30th and we took Alex, Tim, ray and Brandt. Met garret and someone else who were very nice. Cold but fun for ray and brandts first time. Learned a thing or two about rope pulls, friction, and helmets.Alex went up then back down the bridge because of fomo. Rad time in the A frame.
Zero G Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Date: 11/06/2023
Last bit before heading home from the Liam and jack Monkey Biz trip. Did it in 1:14. Each time you stem the slots it seems higher and more punishing... you are just getting older. Phil in his underwear and was evil to lead Taylor through the canyon 8 years ago.
Last bit before heading home from the Liam and jack Monkey Biz trip. Did it in 1:14. Each time you stem the slots it seems higher and more punishing... you are just getting older. Phil in his underwear and was evil to lead Taylor through the canyon 8 years ago.
Monkey Business - West - West Butler
Date: 11/05/2023
Dooooooooope canyon for the trip. Jack ripped his pants open and the first rap with the natural anchor down low was cool. IT bands are screaming. Denver Davis and Catherine (?) have a long drive to go.
Dooooooooope canyon for the trip. Jack ripped his pants open and the first rap with the natural anchor down low was cool. IT bands are screaming. Denver Davis and Catherine (?) have a long drive to go.
Lucky Charms - North Wash
Date: 11/04/2023
End of day quick hike. Phil Liam and jack climbed the extra curricular chimney. Jack was extremely comfortable on it. Enough that I was scared. Sandals were a bad choice .
End of day quick hike. Phil Liam and jack climbed the extra curricular chimney. Jack was extremely comfortable on it. Enough that I was scared. Sandals were a bad choice .
Arscenic Canyon - Poison Spring
Date: 11/04/2023
Liam Phil and jack. Good time . Quick and simple. My knee hurts. Meat at the car and 1 cold beer is essential. Pearl and Lil Jack need to hook up.
Liam Phil and jack. Good time . Quick and simple. My knee hurts. Meat at the car and 1 cold beer is essential. Pearl and Lil Jack need to hook up.
Blarney Canyon - North Wash
Date: 05/28/2023
Jack is a scared man but did great. Travis put his shirt in that car.
Jack is a scared man but did great. Travis put his shirt in that car.
Hog Canyons - North Wash
Date: 11/12/2022
Did hog 1 with Eric juhl Nahuel and Val. Way cooler than I thought and tight.
Did hog 1 with Eric juhl Nahuel and Val. Way cooler than I thought and tight.
Angel Slot - Angel Point
Date: 11/11/2022
Excellent. Way more action than I expected and quite dark.
Excellent. Way more action than I expected and quite dark.
Death Canyon - North Wash
Date: 11/11/2022
First canyon for Nahuel and Val. Eric joined us too. Cool new canyon crew. Try to go under the initial log. More fun than you think.
First canyon for Nahuel and Val. Eric joined us too. Cool new canyon crew. Try to go under the initial log. More fun than you think.
Zero G Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Date: 10/22/2022
Liam’s first time. Set a land speed record. GVKE year 13
Liam’s first time. Set a land speed record. GVKE year 13
The Black Hole of White Canyon - Hite
Date: 05/29/2022
WARNING: Initial pool is filled with pee that emptied from Mats flubby and chubby wetsuit ankles. Extreme fun is to be had throughout the canyon and no pack toss was needed due to easy jump or climb to advance past the obstacle. Liams first canyon and I think it did not disappoint especially after him and Mat went through the special hole slide drop at the first pool. Beware sounds of Lankum as to descend into the horrors that await or simply stay on the surface and take a swim at lake Powel.
WARNING: Initial pool is filled with pee that emptied from Mats flubby and chubby wetsuit ankles. Extreme fun is to be had throughout the canyon and no pack toss was needed due to easy jump or climb to advance past the obstacle. Liams first canyon and I think it did not disappoint especially after him and Mat went through the special hole slide drop at the first pool. Beware sounds of Lankum as to descend into the horrors that await or simply stay on the surface and take a swim at lake Powel.
Leprechaun Canyon - North Wash
Date: 04/02/2022
A pleasant end to a long journey in Coli. Canyon can be descended with webbing and no harness. Unmentioned climb at the very end was the clear crux. Will Smith would have not slapped this canyon. Great activity to do if you need a distraction from Hacky Sack.
A pleasant end to a long journey in Coli. Canyon can be descended with webbing and no harness. Unmentioned climb at the very end was the clear crux. Will Smith would have not slapped this canyon. Great activity to do if you need a distraction from Hacky Sack.
Leprechaun Canyon - North Wash
Date: 04/02/2022
Did middle fork after the long Coli Odyssey. Grand time. Hardest part was the small climb at the very very end of it.
Did middle fork after the long Coli Odyssey. Grand time. Hardest part was the small climb at the very very end of it.
Upper Black Dragon Wash - Central Swell
Date: 08/03/2021
Did this with almost no water in the pools. Made for an OK time. I would like to head back and try this again with water in it. Still fun to do with Steve after we floated the green. Finding the last rap was the most fun part.
Did this with almost no water in the pools. Made for an OK time. I would like to head back and try this again with water in it. Still fun to do with Steve after we floated the green. Finding the last rap was the most fun part.
Egypt 2 Canyon - Escalante
Date: 09/26/2020
The Egypt 2 bench at the wet river was the highlight. Good warm up to ascending egypt 3
The Egypt 2 bench at the wet river was the highlight. Good warm up to ascending egypt 3
Headless Hen and Raven Canyons - King Mesa
Date: 05/18/2020
Did Raven. Owl friend found in pot hole and was harder and headier than I had expected. The potholes were hardest for me.
Did Raven. Owl friend found in pot hole and was harder and headier than I had expected. The potholes were hardest for me.
Bingo Canyon - Dirty Devil
Date: 10/12/2019
Awesome downclimbs and replaced deadman on last rappel. Turns our Nalgene bottles are not indestructible.
Awesome downclimbs and replaced deadman on last rappel. Turns our Nalgene bottles are not indestructible.
Sawtooth Canyon - Dirty Devil
Date: 10/10/2019
More fun than beta suggests. Fun downclimbs and stemming. Ryan eats weird icecream. Parkour spiral staircase is the best move.
More fun than beta suggests. Fun downclimbs and stemming. Ryan eats weird icecream. Parkour spiral staircase is the best move.
Benign Canyon - Dirty Devil
Date: 10/10/2019
Great canyon. Ryan, please remove the rattle snake in the 5th pothole. K Thx.
Great canyon. Ryan, please remove the rattle snake in the 5th pothole. K Thx.
Fire Canyon - Capitol Reef
Date: 10/04/2019
First rap is awesome. Canyon Colby made an appearance and was nearly lost in his own madness when attempting to comprehend the mind of "whacky canyoneers".
First rap is awesome. Canyon Colby made an appearance and was nearly lost in his own madness when attempting to comprehend the mind of "whacky canyoneers".
Goblin's Lair - Goblin Valley
Date: 06/06/2019
Enjoyable canyon for Dylan's first time visiting. Mini me and dr evil dropping in.
Enjoyable canyon for Dylan's first time visiting. Mini me and dr evil dropping in.
Shenanigans - Middle West Butler
Date: 05/27/2019
Is this the Grim crawl? Take only people who are good. It's amazing but could be more narrow. Forget hydro phobia
Is this the Grim crawl? Take only people who are good. It's amazing but could be more narrow. Forget hydro phobia
Upper Stair Canyon - North Wash
Date: 05/27/2019
Stem city. R rates bonus cool too but had to save Matt and Phil. Always bring two things of webbing. Go back and do the waterfall rappel that is not in the beta.
Stem city. R rates bonus cool too but had to save Matt and Phil. Always bring two things of webbing. Go back and do the waterfall rappel that is not in the beta.
Comments
Upper Black Box - San Rafael Swell
Date: 2025-05-25
Comment: #conditions log jams mentioned from last year are minimal now. Just a few small sections of swimmin...
Lower Eardley Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Date: 2024-09-15
Comment: #conditions As of 9/15 still full on party mode! 6 flags water park approved.
Upper Black Box - San Rafael Swell
Date: 2024-09-10
Comment: Any idea if any of these jams have been flushed out? #Conditions
A Very Wet And Slidey Yankee Doodle April 2024
Date: 2024-04-23
Comment: Very nice. It is always fun to spend tons of effort to stay dry only to be forced to enter the water...
Neon Canyon - Escalante
Date: 2024-04-08
Comment: Any recent visitors know the water levels?
Second weekend in the North Wash
Date: 2023-12-12
Comment: Props to not getting your rope stuck on Farnsworth.
Cassidy Arch Canyon - Capitol Reef
Date: 2023-12-01
Comment: Anyone know the current conditions? My only concern is if there is any ice between rap 1 and 2 as th...
Shenanigans Canyon, A squeeze through the dark
Date: 2023-11-14
Comment: Easily my favorite canyon. Every time I read the beta for it where Ryan talks about "the eye of the ...
Zero G Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Date: 2023-11-07
Comment: How did you manage to get up through final slide? Seems very difficult to transition from the water ...
Zero G Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Date: 2023-11-07
Comment: Quick romp on the way out on 11/06/23. Still swimming but lower water than I usually see. Stemmed ab...
Happy Canyon/Dirty Devil Inner Tube Loop!
Date: 2023-07-14
Comment: That sounds like a good time to me despite the cold evening. I have yet to do any floating down ther...
...in the still shivering silence I find my soul
Date: 2022-09-10
Comment: That cold in a Canyon is not something I am envious of. Sounds like quite an epic. Which Canyon was ...
Tule Valley Hardpan - West Desert
Date: 2022-02-06
Comment: If you are lucky someone might even land a plane next to your campground! I was doing some climbing ...
Henry Mountain view East
Date: 2021-12-29
Comment: Hrrrmmmm Probably. What i am most interested in though is if you got to see the buffalo herd roaming...
Headless Hen and Raven Canyons - King Mesa
Date: 2020-05-19
Comment: A good head game is very important.
Upper Stair Canyon - North Wash
Date: 2019-05-29
Comment: Did this two days ago and after finishing up the bonus R rated section we kept going to the end of a...