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Water Canyon - Hildale
Date: 08/16/2025
Full canyon with team of 5. 2-3 swims plus one spot waist deep water. We were the first group in, heard a group behind us but they didn't catch up. The berries are coming in but not ready for picking yet - pretty tart.
Full canyon with team of 5. 2-3 swims plus one spot waist deep water. We were the first group in, heard a group behind us but they didn't catch up. The berries are coming in but not ready for picking yet - pretty tart.
Water Canyon - Hildale
Date: 09/06/2024
Networking with Allies. Fun group, only did 2/3s of the canyon or half....Anyway, that took a long time but was super fun. Total time 5 hrs 19 min. Did this again on 8/16/2025 and did the full canyon, watch died but took about 6 hours 53 min.
Networking with Allies. Fun group, only did 2/3s of the canyon or half....Anyway, that took a long time but was super fun. Total time 5 hrs 19 min. Did this again on 8/16/2025 and did the full canyon, watch died but took about 6 hours 53 min.
Birch Hollow - Zion East Side
Date: 06/19/2024
Ooof - I took Bek and she was nervous going just the 2 of us. I thought there would be extra groups in the canyon as usual and none were there. I stuck the rope on 2nd or 3rd to last rap, and cut the rope with a rock an donated 30' of my 250' rope to the canyon. We finished out and took the wild wind exit back up. Total time 5 hrs 8 min. Long one.
Ooof - I took Bek and she was nervous going just the 2 of us. I thought there would be extra groups in the canyon as usual and none were there. I stuck the rope on 2nd or 3rd to last rap, and cut the rope with a rock an donated 30' of my 250' rope to the canyon. We finished out and took the wild wind exit back up. Total time 5 hrs 8 min. Long one.
West Rim Trail - Zion
Date: 06/18/2024
Bek and I had a great time together logging 18.5 miles, 4,600' elevation gain. Big day. Went up west rim to completed the loop, back down to Lodge then to Emerald Pools.
Bek and I had a great time together logging 18.5 miles, 4,600' elevation gain. Big day. Went up west rim to completed the loop, back down to Lodge then to Emerald Pools.
Little Black Mountain - Salt Lake City
Date: 06/01/2024
Quiet, steep in spots, a little scrambling near the top, beware rattlesnakes in the cracks when scrambling.
Quiet, steep in spots, a little scrambling near the top, beware rattlesnakes in the cracks when scrambling.
The Wives - Capitol Reef
Date: 04/13/2024
I took Kate, Ryan Madsen, Kyle Oswald and John Wirthlin. Total move time was 4 hrs 10 min. Started around 3PM and finished approx 8:20PM and it was pretty dark. We decided to do Wife #5 first then Wife #3. We can see why people do #3 first and leave their rope rigged and retrieve it later since pulling it was super difficult even though we got it done. The 200' rap in Wide #3 was incredible. Getting into Wife #5 was challenging with some downclimbing. This may have taken us longer than usual since we were rout finding and trying to determine where the head of each canyon was. The GAIA map on the phone proved it's weight in gold and took a lot of the guess work out. Wife #5 had a few pockets of water just over knee deep.
I took Kate, Ryan Madsen, Kyle Oswald and John Wirthlin. Total move time was 4 hrs 10 min. Started around 3PM and finished approx 8:20PM and it was pretty dark. We decided to do Wife #5 first then Wife #3. We can see why people do #3 first and leave their rope rigged and retrieve it later since pulling it was super difficult even though we got it done. The 200' rap in Wide #3 was incredible. Getting into Wife #5 was challenging with some downclimbing. This may have taken us longer than usual since we were rout finding and trying to determine where the head of each canyon was. The GAIA map on the phone proved it's weight in gold and took a lot of the guess work out. Wife #5 had a few pockets of water just over knee deep.
Cassidy Arch Canyon - Capitol Reef
Date: 04/13/2024
I took Kate, Ryan Madsen, Kyle Oswald and John Wirthlin. Waited 1 hour at the arch to rig the anchor and descend. Started at 9:42 AM finished around 2PM. 2.5 hours moving time but over 4 hours total trip. Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/11182629000
I took Kate, Ryan Madsen, Kyle Oswald and John Wirthlin. Waited 1 hour at the arch to rig the anchor and descend. Started at 9:42 AM finished around 2PM. 2.5 hours moving time but over 4 hours total trip. Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/11182629000
Boltergeist Canyon - Leeds
Date: 02/24/2024
Took Bryce Perkins - first time for him. We were fast on this one. 1 hr 29 min. Half an hour faster than previous sends.
Took Bryce Perkins - first time for him. We were fast on this one. 1 hr 29 min. Half an hour faster than previous sends.
The Subway (From the Top) - Zion West Side
Date: 10/14/2023
Pferdners plus Ethan - Subway on the day of the eclipse. Didn't see anyone in the canyon which was wild! Perfect weather. Had wetsuits this time, but even at that, Bekah was hypothermic and it was a scary ordeal towards the end of the raps and water section. Made it out OK. I hitched a ride quickly to get the car. Fun day. Total time 7 hrs 55 min. Full 2 hours faster than the first time I ran this.
Pferdners plus Ethan - Subway on the day of the eclipse. Didn't see anyone in the canyon which was wild! Perfect weather. Had wetsuits this time, but even at that, Bekah was hypothermic and it was a scary ordeal towards the end of the raps and water section. Made it out OK. I hitched a ride quickly to get the car. Fun day. Total time 7 hrs 55 min. Full 2 hours faster than the first time I ran this.
Birch Hollow - Zion East Side
Date: 10/13/2023
Just a quick trip with Kate. Took the Wild Wind Exit back. Total trip time 3 hrs 48 min.
Just a quick trip with Kate. Took the Wild Wind Exit back. Total trip time 3 hrs 48 min.
Behunin Canyon - Zion Main Canyon
Date: 06/25/2023
Kate, Justin and Ryan Madsen. 7 hr 55 min total time.
Kate, Justin and Ryan Madsen. 7 hr 55 min total time.
Birch Hollow - Zion East Side
Date: 06/24/2023
Ran with Kate, Justin and Ryan Madsen. Ryan's phone fell out of his pocket on a rap and exploded when it hit the rocks, RIP. My first time up Wild Wind Exit, and I got lost and schwacked, while Justin, Kate and Ryan hiked the road. I retrieved the car and picked them up. Total time with exit hike: 4 hrs 23 min.
Ran with Kate, Justin and Ryan Madsen. Ryan's phone fell out of his pocket on a rap and exploded when it hit the rocks, RIP. My first time up Wild Wind Exit, and I got lost and schwacked, while Justin, Kate and Ryan hiked the road. I retrieved the car and picked them up. Total time with exit hike: 4 hrs 23 min.
Boltergeist Canyon - Leeds
Date: 06/23/2023
Fun with Kate, Justin and Ryan. Total time 2 hrs 2 min. This canyon has some interesting lips but always a good time.
Fun with Kate, Justin and Ryan. Total time 2 hrs 2 min. This canyon has some interesting lips but always a good time.
Boltergeist Canyon - Leeds
Date: 06/13/2023
Took Bekah and Anne - kinda first canyoneering for them but they did great. Total time 2 hrs 21 min.
Took Bekah and Anne - kinda first canyoneering for them but they did great. Total time 2 hrs 21 min.
Birch Hollow - Zion East Side
Date: 10/30/2020
Shutled cars with Ryan Madsen and his friends; I did not know them. 3 hrs 20 min plus time to shuttle.
Shutled cars with Ryan Madsen and his friends; I did not know them. 3 hrs 20 min plus time to shuttle.
Taylor Creek - Kolob Canyon Area
Date: 10/23/2020
Took the fam up the canyon after backpacking to the Double Arch Alcove - someone was playing the violin, fun acoustics. Total time 2 hrs 36 min.
Took the fam up the canyon after backpacking to the Double Arch Alcove - someone was playing the violin, fun acoustics. Total time 2 hrs 36 min.
Behunin Canyon - Zion Main Canyon
Date: 06/30/2018
Seth, Ryan and Logan Madsen - Both Seth and Logan were 14yrs old. They were awesome. 9 hrs 56 min. Long day but amazing to be with them.
Seth, Ryan and Logan Madsen - Both Seth and Logan were 14yrs old. They were awesome. 9 hrs 56 min. Long day but amazing to be with them.
Pine Creek - Zion Main Canyon
Date: 06/29/2018
First canyoneering trip with Seth, Logan and Ryan Madsen. Used and needed wet suits. For 14 yr olds, they did great. 5 hrs 17 min. Seemed long for a short'ish canyon. We hitched back to the car.
First canyoneering trip with Seth, Logan and Ryan Madsen. Used and needed wet suits. For 14 yr olds, they did great. 5 hrs 17 min. Seemed long for a short'ish canyon. We hitched back to the car.
Angels Landing - Zion Main Canyon
Date: 11/25/2016
Day after Thanksgiving. What a mess on Angels Landing before permits were a thing. Had to play traffic cop on the chains, more people than I've ever seen up there. Took Pfam, Bek/Gav/Eli stayed, Justin/Kate/Seth/Anne and I went to the top. Great weather. Also hiked Emeral Pools.
Day after Thanksgiving. What a mess on Angels Landing before permits were a thing. Had to play traffic cop on the chains, more people than I've ever seen up there. Took Pfam, Bek/Gav/Eli stayed, Justin/Kate/Seth/Anne and I went to the top. Great weather. Also hiked Emeral Pools.
The Subway (From the Top) - Zion West Side
Date: 10/11/2014
Kate and I got an invite to do Subway with Ryan Atkinson, his wife and another couple. None of them knew what they were doing or getting themselves into. I belayed them off every rap, Kate tied their figure eights. Total time 9 hrs 40 min!! I had the sense it would be a bit and packed a headlamp, good thing since we finished up the exit in the dark around 10 PM. Shuttled cars and back to St George around midnight. Long day, but a pretty time of year for the Subway. Moms had wetsuits. Guys plus Kate did not. We were borderline hypothermic at one point but made it out ok.
Kate and I got an invite to do Subway with Ryan Atkinson, his wife and another couple. None of them knew what they were doing or getting themselves into. I belayed them off every rap, Kate tied their figure eights. Total time 9 hrs 40 min!! I had the sense it would be a bit and packed a headlamp, good thing since we finished up the exit in the dark around 10 PM. Shuttled cars and back to St George around midnight. Long day, but a pretty time of year for the Subway. Moms had wetsuits. Guys plus Kate did not. We were borderline hypothermic at one point but made it out ok.
Comments
Water Canyon - Hildale
Date: 2025-08-18
Comment: #conditions 8/16/25 Ran Full canyon with team of 5 (3M/2F). 2-3 swims plus one spot waist deep wate...
Cassidy Arch Canyon - Capitol Reef
Date: 2024-04-15
Comment: Ran Cassidy Arch on 4/13/24 leaving the trailhead around 9:45. Got up there at 10:20 and had a 1 hou...
The Wives - Capitol Reef
Date: 2024-04-15
Comment: For sure! We thought that doing 5 then 3 would save us time on hiking since we were fighting darknes...
The Wives - Capitol Reef
Date: 2024-04-14
Comment: #conditions We ran Wife 5 and 3 on April 13. Wife 5 still holding water in spots not deeper than kne...