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July 24, 2009 5:30 PM - 7 attended

Canyoneering in Zion - Pine Creek & Keyhole Canyons

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Please do not express interest in attending this trip unless you are positive you can make it. There are only a limited number of permits, and I don't want to waste any. The charge will be $20.00 per person to cover camping and permits.

Pine Creek is a technical slot canyon that is not only spectacular, but it has an easy off the highway entrance and a fairly easy exit. These two factors make it a popular slot canyon even though the actual slot is just as difficult as many of Zion slot canyons. The lighting in the cathedral of Pine Creek creates a mystical setting in the bowels of the canyon that draws canyoneers through its passage time and time again.
http://www.toddshikin...

Keyhole Canyon is a wonderful skinny slot canyon adventure with an easy and quick approach and exit.
http://www.toddshikin...

Required Gear:
Harness
Belay device
Locking carabiners
Helmet
Water/canyoneering shoes
Sling or PAS for setting up on rappels
Rappel experience

Optional gear:
Gloves
Trakking poles
Wet suit
Static rope 125' (I will bring 200')
Hiking gear

Although these canyon are considered easy, you do need rappel experience to complete these canyons.

The plan:
Meet at the Cannery Casino on Friday at 5:30. If some people want to leave early, I will make arrangements for the camp sites.

Wake up early Saturday morning head to the trail head and rent gear if needed. We will use 3 cars to set up a simple car shuttle.

There will probably be time for a hike in the afternoon.

Camp Saturday night. Pack up camp in the morning and be ready to head out to the trail head by 9am. The trail head and trail end are at the same place. This is a short canyon that should only take a couple hours.

After the canyon, we can go on a hike, some something else to do or head home.

Note: I have not done either of these canyons. Please bring patience.

If you have any questions, contact me.

Debbie

Sue
Looked into gear package w/ wetsuit, canyoneering boots/socks, staff for $30-$45 depending on outfitter. Optional, but will make swimming more comforable. Happy to know raps are bolted! :)

Posted July 21, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Debbie
Ok, we have our group. All 8 permits are now filled. If something comes up, please let me know ASAP so I can try to find a replacement.

Posted July 21, 2009 at 6:59 PM
special k
yippeeee!!! i was looking at another hot weekend in vegas, hang'n w/ u guys in wet canyons sounds way more fun!! see u guys friday afternoon at the cannery, i have a jeep grand cherokee and don't mind driving or i can car pool whatever the group needs.

Posted July 21, 2009 at 7:33 PM
CaptainMorgan
If the temps are in the 90s or higher you won't need a wetsuit for Keyhole. It's just not that long of a canyon. Pine Cr neither if you move fast. If you go slow, then suit up. Watch ropes on last rap in Pine Cr and enjoy the great swimming holes on the hike out.

Posted July 22, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Debbie
Thanks for the info, Kelly! It looks like it's going to be about 100 in Zion. There is a 20% chance of storms on Saturday.

Posted July 22, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Debbie
Everyone is on their own for food. There are several places to eat in Springdale.

Posted July 22, 2009 at 6:54 PM
PC-Lee
What facilities are at the camp ground?
Water, bathroom, fire?
Especially water, is there water availabel at the camp site?

Posted July 23, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Debbie
All of the sites have a fire pit. There are bathrooms and water at the bathrooms. No showers that I know of.

Posted July 23, 2009 at 6:05 AM
Debbie
Weather update: monsoon season is upon us. I was just told there is a 30% chance of rain for Saturday. We want to make sure that we head out nice and early so we don't end up caught in a storm in a canyon. It's going to be right around 100 outside. The person I spoke to couldn't tell me about the water temp, so use your own judgment.

Posted July 23, 2009 at 2:27 PM
PC-Lee
Weather forcast I just looked at for this weekend in Zion National Park called for HIGHS=95 LOWS=72
It will even be cooler in Vegas this weekend.

Posted July 23, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Debbie
Bring the wetsuit, but I doubt you'll need it. I'm bringing one. We'll figure out carpools at the Cannery.

Posted July 24, 2009 at 7:22 AM
special k
i had a wonderful time, thx to all of u,
shin, u take great pics!

Posted July 27, 2009 at 8:50 PM
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Event Host

Debbie

Good times. What a great group of people.
Sue
Assistant Organizer & SPONSOR FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2008

Super fun! Great group! I wanna do it again! Thanks, Debbie :)
Shin

Had a great time. I want to rate 6 stars. This was my first Canyoneering experience. Great company to hike/camp/canyoneering with. Will do this again. Now, I'm ready for next canyoneering. Thanks Debbie for organizing this trip.
special k

u guys rock! i had a super time, only wish i had more time up there. looking forward to the next adventure special k
PC-Lee
Asst Organizer & SPONSOR FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY '08 & JULY '09
Jorge
A former member

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