Re: Rappelling off Choss Piles
Hi Brady, a couple of thoughts. One big difference between canyoneering and climbing is that anchors in canyoneering are not designed for dynamic loads. ...
rich_rudow 2011-09-21 10:12:46 #66732
Re: Hiking partner
Jim - did you see my post inviting hikers to join in on a Nankoweap and then me on a Zion hike? Starting Sept 30?
Message #66661
Here are the basics and a...
Wilderness 2011-09-21 09:22:47 #66731
Re: Deer Creek loop
   I will be happy to send you a road update when I get back. You will still have a month before your trip however so a lot could change. I am...
Marsha Kesselring 2011-09-21 08:18:37 #66730
Re: Rappelling off Choss Piles
Tom,
I've been looking up cairn anchors here and there(it's funny how many pictures of rock cairn anchors there are:) and it looks like a pretty simple idea. ...
brady black 2011-09-21 06:46:00 #66729
Re: Deer Creek loop
Hi Marsha, I'd really appreciate a report on the road conditions to the trailhead when you get back. I have a 6-day permit for the first week of November and...
sumiwada 2011-09-21 06:36:19 #66728
Re: Hiking partner
Welcome Jim, you sound like the typical GC hiker for age, interest, experience, and disposition and I think you should have a good prospect for connecting...
DougN 2011-09-20 18:20:06 #66727
Hiking partner
Hello,
I have hiked non-maintained trails on both rims, including the Hermit, Boucher/Hermit, Tanner, and Bill Hall/Deer Creek/Thunder River (loop). I am...
right_man_right_time_right_place 2011-09-20 17:24:06 #66726
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