Todo List
Capitol Reef
Escalante & Bryce
Lake Powell
Moab
Odds and Ends
Robbers Roost
San Rafael Swell
Tick List
Parriott Mesa - Castle Valley
Date: 11/15/2022
Muddy approach with cold wind. Snow and ice after reaching the wall. But beautiful day with Jeff.
Muddy approach with cold wind. Snow and ice after reaching the wall. But beautiful day with Jeff.
Granary Canyon - Moab
Date: 11/06/2022
Upper Granary with Julie, Michele, Tom & Tami, Christine. M & I wore dry suits, but there were walk arounds for the really deep holes.
Upper Granary with Julie, Michele, Tom & Tami, Christine. M & I wore dry suits, but there were walk arounds for the really deep holes.
Fiery Furnace - Arches National Park
Date: 10/09/2022
With Kim. Came up from the south. Looked for the Lomatium trail, but can't decide which of the two options from Kissing Turtles Arch is the right way--better come in from the north next time.
With Kim. Came up from the south. Looked for the Lomatium trail, but can't decide which of the two options from Kissing Turtles Arch is the right way--better come in from the north next time.
Fiery Furnace - Arches National Park
Date: 10/07/2022
With John and Margaret. Came up from the south, found Skull and Surprise Arches and finished the Ranger Loop.
With John and Margaret. Came up from the south, found Skull and Surprise Arches and finished the Ranger Loop.
Bow and Arrow Canyon - Potash Road
Date: 10/07/2022
With John and Margaret. Explored the slickrock above the river, and down to the start of the difficulties.
With John and Margaret. Explored the slickrock above the river, and down to the start of the difficulties.
Fiery Furnace - Arches National Park
Date: 01/07/2022
Up the south end again; found the way around the jump and followed the ranger tour all the way through.
Up the south end again; found the way around the jump and followed the ranger tour all the way through.
Fiery Furnace - Arches National Park
Date: 12/31/2021
Still closed. Hiked up the south drainage again, and joined the Ranger Trail to explore some short side canyons. Didnât go above the jump on the main channel.
Still closed. Hiked up the south drainage again, and joined the Ranger Trail to explore some short side canyons. Didnât go above the jump on the main channel.
Funnel Arch - Kane Creek
Date: 08/22/2021
Scrambling was harder than I remembered. Took the left route around the basin to the arch, and the direct route back down.
Scrambling was harder than I remembered. Took the left route around the basin to the arch, and the direct route back down.
Sunset Point and Goosenecks Point - Capitol Reef
Date: 06/20/2021
Out to Goosenecks for sunset and to check out Sulphur Creek.
Out to Goosenecks for sunset and to check out Sulphur Creek.
Sulphur Creek - Capitol Reef
Date: 06/12/2021
Went solo, but ran into a guy and his daughter to share the shuttle and hike together. Fun hike! Tricky move prevents the masses from hiking up from below.
Went solo, but ran into a guy and his daughter to share the shuttle and hike together. Fun hike! Tricky move prevents the masses from hiking up from below.
SGR Canyon - South of Moab
Date: 04/12/2021
With Michele to first viewpoint (bikes from Prostitute Butte).
With Michele to first viewpoint (bikes from Prostitute Butte).
Fiery Furnace - Arches National Park
Date: 12/30/2020
Still closed for COVID, but I explored the watercourse draining the area. Super fun maze, with not obvious route-finding that never got much harder than 3rd class.
Still closed for COVID, but I explored the watercourse draining the area. Super fun maze, with not obvious route-finding that never got much harder than 3rd class.
Elephant Butte - Arches National Park
Date: 11/20/2020
FF, Mike & Kim: the day after finishing the 6-day White Rim.
FF, Mike & Kim: the day after finishing the 6-day White Rim.
U-Turn Canyon - Arches National Park
Date: 08/03/2020
Pete, Dave, Michelle, Julie, Marty, J & F. Fun and easy! Set last rap, then waited for full moon at the fudge-cicle but it was taking too long so we bailed and looked at the moon from the parking lot, instead. Workers on 191 hit a gas line, so town power was out and traffic bottle-necked. Cleared out by the time we left the park, though.
Pete, Dave, Michelle, Julie, Marty, J & F. Fun and easy! Set last rap, then waited for full moon at the fudge-cicle but it was taking too long so we bailed and looked at the moon from the parking lot, instead. Workers on 191 hit a gas line, so town power was out and traffic bottle-necked. Cleared out by the time we left the park, though.
Dragonfly Canyon - Arches National Park
Date: 07/27/2020
Pete, David, Michelle, J & F. Fun! Potholes about half full and easily escaped. Good trail to start and route-finding on the short-cut return not severe. Use the canyon across from the balanced rim boulder to exit Courthouse Wash.
Pete, David, Michelle, J & F. Fun! Potholes about half full and easily escaped. Good trail to start and route-finding on the short-cut return not severe. Use the canyon across from the balanced rim boulder to exit Courthouse Wash.
Cluster Canyon (aka Entrajo) - Moab
Date: 07/15/2019
J & F, Seatons. Date approximate. No wetsuits needed. Most of the raps can be downclimbed.
J & F, Seatons. Date approximate. No wetsuits needed. Most of the raps can be downclimbed.
Pool Arch Canyon - Moab
Date: 12/03/2017
Beautiful fin narrows hike to a great arch. We didn't bring a rope, so we backtracked--still very fun!
Beautiful fin narrows hike to a great arch. We didn't bring a rope, so we backtracked--still very fun!
Cluster Canyon (aka Entrajo) - Moab
Date: 11/20/2016
F & J. Canât recall actual date, but it must have been around Thanksgiving since we were still working at Sagehen. Used drysuits, but that was overkill. Fixed rope in place at first mandatory rappel.
F & J. Canât recall actual date, but it must have been around Thanksgiving since we were still working at Sagehen. Used drysuits, but that was overkill. Fixed rope in place at first mandatory rappel.
Comments
High Spur Canyon - High Spur
Date: 2022-11-16
Comment: Thanksfor the useful info! BTW, Moab has ice and snow now, depending on your destination.
Parriott Mesa - Castle Valley
Date: 2022-11-15
Comment: The approach is currently very muddy, and the north wind is frigid. There’s continuous snow and ice ...
Granary Canyon - Moab
Date: 2022-11-08
Comment: I probed the last pool in the upper canyon on 11-6 and it was at least 6-ft deep. But you can hike a...
Funnel Arch - Kane Creek
Date: 2022-01-02
Comment: It ran along the ridge beside the arch (looker’s left) so you could get up onto the arch without 5th...
Funnel Arch - Kane Creek
Date: 2022-01-01
Comment: So, the cable to get on top is gone (since the late 1990’s?), but I’ve only ever heard this called C...
Fiery Furnace - Arches National Park
Date: 2022-01-01
Comment: Still closed for COVID.
Fiery Furnace - Arches National Park : Photo
Date: 2022-01-01
Comment: Haha! That photo looks like there’s no rope. FF still closed for COVID.
Lost and Found Canyon - Arches National Park
Date: 2021-11-05
Comment: Thanks for this! I’m definitely with you on this. A lot of these casual unprotected exits are just w...
The Black Hole of White Canyon - Hite
Date: 2021-08-06
Comment: Any updates since the rains?
The Black Hole of White Canyon - Hite
Date: 2021-07-10
Comment: Anyone have a recent conditions report?
The Chute of Muddy Creek - Southern Swell
Date: 2021-06-11
Comment: This keeps coming up. Maybe it would be a good idea to add something about SUPs to the route beta, R...
Tunnel and Forget-Me-Not Canyon - Arches
Date: 2020-12-31
Comment: 3-4” of snow everywhere. A bit tricky to find the paths.
SGR Canyon - South of Moab
Date: 2020-09-13
Comment: Yeah, I think Ryan is being incredibly disingenuous and seriously unhelpful in saying this is a two ...
Moonflower Canyon - Kane Creek
Date: 2020-09-09
Comment: Agreed. These canyons are trade routes, and it causes far less impact to provide permanent anchors t...
U-Turn Canyon - Arches National Park
Date: 2019-12-02
Comment: Yeah, there are a few real trolls in Moab. Sorry you found one. I hope you complained to the company...
Moonshine Wash - San Rafael Desert
Date: 2019-10-26
Comment: Thanks! How hard is the climbers exit, and is it protectable?
Moonshine Wash - San Rafael Desert
Date: 2019-10-23
Comment: Anyone know if you can hike to Moonshine from the river? Trin-alcove bend, maybe? What's the best ro...
The Chute of Muddy Creek - Southern Swell
Date: 2019-06-24
Comment: Thanks for posting this. It's been a long time since I floated the Chute, but it seemed to me that p...
Elephant Butte - Arches National Park : Photo
Date: 2019-05-19
Comment: Very helpful shot, thanks!
Cameltoe Canyon - Moab
Date: 2018-11-24
Comment: I really don’t think the approach up the wash as described is the best choice. Following the Jeep Ar...
Cameltoe Canyon - Moab
Date: 2018-11-05
Comment: What is the anchor?
Fins and Things Canyon - Moab
Date: 2017-12-03
Comment: Are there permanent anchors at the last drop?
The Chute of Muddy Creek - Southern Swell
Date: 2017-04-08
Comment: A mountain bike shuttle works great for this trip if you use a packraft or an IK that can be rolled ...
Dragonfly Canyon - Arches National Park : Photo
Date: 2017-04-07
Comment: That's a male bullfrog. They are a devastating invasive species in the canyonlands. Remove or kill (...
Ruby and Horsethief Canyons - Colorado River
Date: 2010-08-22
Comment: This description is for quite high flows. You would be in for a somewhat unpleasant workout if you a...
Moab Daily - Colorado River
Date: 2010-07-10
Comment: This is a very scenic, easily-accessed river stretch. Class III is a bit of a stretch--probably ...
Medieval Chamber - Moab
Date: 2010-02-25
Comment: Sounds like the rope grooves are getting pretty bad from simul-rapping. Better to use a sling over t...
North Fork of Mill Creek - Moab
Date: 2009-06-26
Comment: Agreed--a beautiful place! I don't know how "dog-friendly" it is, though. Just because they aren'...