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January 25, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

The notion of "staying dry" may be a peculiarity of Colorado Plateau canyonering. Canyoneering in other areas around the country and the world, is all about getting wet. Still, walking in wet clothes in Utah winter is no fun, and carrying a wetsuit for a couple of frigid potholes seems overkill. When we saw water at the bottom of the first rap, we knew that, at least one person was going to get wet. So I went down and set up a guided rap to keep Vic dry.

Staying Dry No 6Staying Dry No 6Staying dry with a guided rappel. Vic gliding over the water

 

Getting Wet No 11Getting Wet No 11More water waiting at the bottom Second Rap gotcha: More water - Can you spot the potential anchor down there for a guided rap?

Canyons of Utah No 15Canyons of Utah No 15A pothole, and 3 habitats. 2 birds on the right, and one mamal on the left. Nice neighborhhod. A pothole, and 3 habitats. 2 birds on the right, and one mammal on the left. Nice neighborhood.

Canyoneers No 17Canyoneers No 17Canyoneering in SoUT No guided rap needed here!

Keywords: Canyoneering, Potholes, Rappeling, Utah

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