Short story: I just want to give everyone a heads up that the most obvious spot for a hand line in the exit canyon is just the first of two rappels If you use that hand line, you will also need a second hand line on the lower rappel before you go to the start Longer story: Went through this for the first time last weekend We went to the exit and saw that someone had already placed webbing at a drop in the exit canyon Figuring that was the needed hand line, we got back in the car and went through from the start We m...

#condtions Super fun canyon with beautiful views We were able to access the trailhead in a 2wd Rav 4 although it was pushing the limits of the car There is lots of standing water that was kind of gross but plenty warm We brought wet suits but never put them on The last section is super cool, but do not attempt it if you are not confident in your ability to stem and climb And what ever you do, do not, I repeat, DO NOT attempt to go u under the chalkstone on the last rappel I thought I could squeeze through the lowe...

The Swell is steeped in history, from the Native Americans that passed through to the early settlers and Uranium miners This hike visits a bit of that history The hike is moderate, with a fair bit of elevation gain, and a fair bit of distance That being said, it is an excellent hike, and recommended in Fall, Winter, or Spring when the temperatures are cooler Although easy access from the freeway, it doesn't seem crowded of overly traveled The combination of the early settler ruins, a historic horse trail, and expan...

Id go out on a limb here and say its an insignificant obstacle The most notable parts were mentioned, nothing else really stood out to give beta about What I think you may be referring to, is the downclimb into a darker crack, and you'll have to stop and think about getting your footing right to stem above the pothole without actually dropping into it The canyon is a few feet wide here and has kind of a curve to it, so it makes for a quick challenge I think there is a photo of it here titled "The cold Pothole" We...

Larry Canyon is one of the Robbers Roost classics With a car shuttle and intermediate level skills, this is a fairly casual romp with a short approach and fairly short exit The goods in the canyon are second to none, with nice rappels, and deep dark narrows A section of unique "slanted slot" is one of the signature features of this canyon Larry Canyon is a recommended adventure to most canyoneers It is beginner friendly territory, with competent leadership Some of the downclimbs will require a belay or for a meat a...

4/21/2023 Dry conditions Anchors in good conditions Pity the bolts were removed at last rappel many years ago Now the rope pulls has created grooves in the rock Better route option for the return hike is after crack exit totally worth it angle for the fence on the right when hiking out up the big hill Where the fence meets the two-track road turn right This road merges into the shortcut exit route and saves a couple miles of walking

Did the standard route a couple of days ago No wet suits when we went, and all of the anchors looked fine Our group has been in quite a few canyons, but after seeing the Moki Steps, we still thought it was a little too sketchy They don't start at the top of the rock or end at the bottom It takes longer than the beta suggests to get to the first rappel, but there was no water in the pothole when we went The next rappel is almost immediately after, with webbing wrapped around a chocked boulder The rim walk arou...

No one in my close canyoneering circles had done Drill Hole Canyon, except for one person that gave it a mediocre review of "it's ok" Armed with that less than glowing review, I decided to check it out one hot July day Perhaps it was the heat delirium talking, but I thought the canyon was gorgeous and a lot of fun! It is not as narrow or dramatic as its nearby neighbor Upper Red Breaks, but I think still charming The cross jointed nature of it makes for a very interes...

We did Water Canyon on 3/13 and it was dry except for a small amount of water in the pothole on the 83' rappel We did the "Advanced Section" and found a creative anchor that after testing, felt comfortable using Definitely take Ryan's advise though, and check this before pulling the first rappel! This anchor is seeing some wear so replacing it be a good idea, but will likely require a lot of webbing maybe 50+ feet with its current setup It's a deadman with long extension and a jammed cord with small chock stones in...

Three Canyon is heavily visited by river rafters floating Labyrinth Canyon by hiking up from the river Surprisingly, however, it is often overlooked by canyoneers Well suited to beginners, or those looking for a less technical canyon, Three Canyon is stinkingly beautiful and a nice easy outing The two rappels or one long one if not breaking up the rappels in the canyon are at the very beginning while the rest of the canyon consists of hiking in a deep, lush canyon Exiting the canyon requires either a bit of 56 clim...