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WMC Canyoneering Organizers use this meetup.com group for event participation management (the "going" list, the "waitlist", the "Not Going" list) and for easy event communications (notifications, comments, emails).
Historically the WMC used this meetup group to make perspective WMC members aware that the WMC was much more than a hiking, climbing, biking, ... organization. Since April 2020 it has been used exclusively by the WMC Canyoneers. Hence to revive the original perspective we've created the new meetup.com group Discover the Wasatch Mountain Club, and we encourage you to join it, and the WMC.
https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org is the official website for the WMC. To see this month's activities visit the WMC Activity Calendar. The WMC is for individuals interested in safely participating in outdoor activities, wilderness preservation across the Wasatch Mountains and beyond, and socializing with other like minded individuals. It was incorporated in 1920 and is now 100 years old!
Upcoming events (4)
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Hello everyone, I'm excited to be organizing this trip to Zion! The weekend will consist of two canyons I haven't done yet... Lodge(Saturday 27th) and Englestead(Sunday 29th). I'm opening this trip up to 4 participants and a co-leader. I have already purchased the permits for these dates and after the participants are put on the going list, we will be splitting the cost of the permits.
This isn't a trip for beginners. There is a vetting process. I'm requiring a L1 Certification or higher, or comparable skills and experience.
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Lodge 4A IV R-https://www.bluugnome.com/cyn_route/zion/zion_lodge/zion_lodge.aspx
Englestead 3B IV-http://bluugnome.com/cyn_route/zion/zion_englestead/zion-englestead.aspxThere will be a zoom call two weeks prior to the event where we will talk all logistics of the event (transportation, camping, group gear, and everything else).
This is a weekend trip and we will be camping near Zion National Park on blm grounds on friday and saturday night. So everyone will need their own camping gear etc. or if not camping, secure accommodations.
Feel free to contact me with questions- 9736507681
What to bring:
• Harness (Canyoneering style preferred as it has a horizontal tie-in as opposed to a regular climbing harness)
• Helmet
• Rappel Device (Totem, ATS, Pirana, CRITR2, SQWUREL or similar) and VT prusik. (No ATCs or similar tube-type device or Figure 8s.)
• 3-4 Locking Screw-Gate Carabiners (HMS, pear-shape preferred)
• Water, food and snacks for the weekend
• REQUIRED- A personal anchor system, safety tether, etc.
• Dress appropriately for anticipated weather (long sleeve shirt/pants, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, windbreaker/jacket, and whatever else you may need to stay comfortable for each day.).
Being a member of this meetup group is not enough, you must be a member of WMC to attend this event. Non WMC members can join via [https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org/join](https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org/join)
Rule #1 for free events....DON'T CANCEL! If you must cancel, please do so in a timely manner that allows the person taking your place time to prepare and attend. Last minute cancellations are a bummer and are to be avoided. If you can't attend the event in its entirety, please change your RSVP as well. Thanks!
• No +1 RSVPs. If you know someone who would like to attend, please have them join the meetup group and sign up using their own account.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that: Canyoneering and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death; The organizers of this meetup and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event; You release and forever discharge the organizers jointly and severally from any actions, causes of actions, claims, damage, loss including death or injury which may be sustained from participating in this Meetup event.
• All attendees are participating at this event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury or loss in whatever form to themselves or their guests.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and release, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim including a lawsuit or other action arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.
• Review the Acknowledgment of Risk, and Release from Liability form - [https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org/docs/ActivityReleaseForm1Page.pdf](https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org/docs/ActivityReleaseForm1Page.pdf) - 2025 Canyoneering Rendezvous in Capitol Reef!!!Sandcreek RV Park, Torrey, UT
DETAILS ARE DIFFERENT FROM YEARS PAST! PLEASE ENDURE THE LENGTH OF THIS POST! THANKS!
We have added a day to the event! The first round of sign-ups will be for those that will attend all days. We are looking for 60 people. The second round will be for those that can't attend every day, about 20. The RSVP list will be cleared before the second round starts. (If you sign up in the first round and don't attend all of the days, the canyon gods may frown upon you!!)
EVERY person that wants to go needs their own Meetup profile, with a picture AND YOUR NOTIFICATIONS NEED TO BE TURNED ON. Meetup accounts are approved by the club and requests to join the WMC Meetup take time to approve. Also, you must be a member of the WMC BEFORE SIGNING UP, sign up here https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org/join. At some point, your membership will be confirmed. No plus 1s. There may be unique circumstances that don’t require the WMC membership. Contact Shane for exceptions to membership.
This is where everything related to the rendezvous will be posted! Make sure your notifications are on until the rendezvous is over. The fee covers shirts, gear used, webbing, quicklinks, rope use, fuel for leaders and RAFFLE STUFF!! 100% is spent on this rendezvous. The shirts are still being worked on so we will need to get the order for sizing later.
- When the event opens, Click on ATTEND.
- If you make the going list, you need to send the $95 fee within 48 hours of making the list to avoid being deleted. Venmo is easiest. Shane-Wallace-19 and last 4 are 6372.
- After the fee is sent call the Sand Creek Campground and tell them you are with the WMC, Wasatch Mountain Club Rendezvous, and get your site. (435) 425-3577
- Sign up for the potluck. Copy and paste this URL into your search: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=TMWY2201
- Copy this link into your search and complete the information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1Dms8G5dmW9JFHoiACT-w8kTKBsHsTjlU7eDofW5LbyyELQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Know that leaders get priority on the list. They may be added at any time.
**New this year-there will be no refunds with VERY limited exceptions! Also, you must attend to receive your shirt. Please avoid cancelling at all costs.
We will be at Sand Creek in Torrey, UT and only 12 miles from the Capitol Reef Visitors Center. A group tent site is available. There are cabins and RV sites available as well. Showers will be available along with bathrooms, etc. The cost is $95 dollars for the event, per person, in addition to the camping that you will cover on your own. Spaces are limited to approximately 40 tents. Please keep your tent size to a minimum and maximize the space. Most will arrive on Wednesday night and stay until Sunday.
You are responsible for all food, camping gear, fees and canyoneering gear including harness, helmet, descender, ropes, safety tether, locking carabiners, closed toe shoes minimum, wetsuits, etc. Hiking at a reasonable pace is required. Elbow pads and knee pads standard equipment.
The annual Swedish Crepe Potluck tradition will continue this year!!! The Perfect Potluck is provided above so you can sign up for an item to bring. Please choose your items when you sign up for the rondy. Dana and I will make the crepes! Also, don't forget the annual raffle where all attendees can win some really fabulous canyoneering gear and stuff!
The Wednesday start time implies that you should arrive Wednesday night if you want to run a canyon on Thursday. THERE ARE ALWAYS PEOPLE ON THE WAITLIST. ATTENDANCE OF ALL 4 DAYS IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! There will be canyons to descend all 4 days. Sunday canyons will be short canyons so people can get on the road. At the latest, you should be ready to leave camp by 8:00 am each morning and prepared as needed for the canyon you will descend that day. Some departure times will be earlier. Each member will sign up for canyons the night before or early in the morning before the group leaves. There is a pavilion that will be our hub.
You can coordinate with the people in this group and arrange carpools, camping arrangements, among other things. Don't be deceived by the length of the canyon. Some locations will require shuttles or drives that will make many canyons a full day. Bring your wetsuit!
BONUS: THURSDAY, Shane will provide a full day of training for anyone that wants to learn the basics of canyoneering and then put it to use. I need to know if anyone is interested prior to the event.
