I'll be leading a hike through the ever popular Oak Creek 3BIII, the one that empties into Kolob, following Kelsey's route description and exiting the MIA...
Hey crew - Thought I might go over a basic gear list here prior to us going down to Zion. Greg and I have the ropes and all that covered. We'll be using 8mm ...
Mike and I have everything on your checklist except ascenders. Are they an absolute necessity for this trip? Also, Mike and I have experience with a 9mm rope,...
***Mike and I have experience with a 9mm rope, but zero experience with 8mm. How much of a difference is there between the two?*** Justin, Join us for the deal...
Yes, I will pick up the permits and a red pass so we can start 4:30 AM sharp. Hopefully, I won't have to wade through too many aspiring narrows hikers at the...
... <inthegroove01@y...> wrote: "Mike and I have everything on your checklist except ascenders. Are they an absolute necessity for this trip?" +++Can you get...
I could not face it, so I'm changing the Icebox trip to a Turkey Canyon trip. This is a nice canyon I have not done yet, with a mysterious name to hide it's...
For those of you in the City of Salt, Imlay Canyon Gear packs are available for rental at the Black Diamond Retail store, 2084 East 3900 South, SLC. It is...
Group Leaders should be prepared to: Figure out what is needed for group gear (rope, throw-bags, webbing, hookers, etc) and either bring it or assign someone...
If you are a participant (ie, not the Leader), you should expect the following: - You are responsible for your own safety and comfort. No one can assure your...
The event is free. If you are camping with the group (and most are, I hope), you will be expected to pay your fair share in cash, to Tom, at your earliest...
Due to the high water levels, I have moved the Zion Canyon mid- summer bake-fest to July 14th to 17th, Thursday through Sunday. I have reserved Group Campsite...
I've decided to save myself for Imlay on Saturday, so I've switched to Turkey Canyon on Friday. Same things Tom said in his post, except we won't have to pack...
I've decided to save myself for Imlay on Saturday, so I've switched to Turkey Canyon on Friday. Same things Tom said in his post, except we won't have to pack...
Saturday Night is our mandatory black-tie social event, the famous Tom's Canyon Festivals Pot Luck Dinner. We'll gang some tables together and have a...
I've decided to save myself for Imlay on Saturday, so I've switched to Turkey Canyon on Friday. Same things Tom said in his post, except we won't have to pack...
Not sure this was clearly re-stated, but here is my final lineup for Saturday Imlay trip: Did someone volunteer to get the permit, as early as possible on ...
Due to scheduling issues, sadly I took my name and sons name off of the Thurs Oak 1 list, so I guess 2 spots are open. Looks like a great outing. Thanks,...
I am leading a trip to do Keyhole and Pine Creek on Thursday. Pine Creek is a classic primer for many of the other canyons in Zion. Fairly short with cave like...
I am leading a trip to do Keyhole and Pine Creek on Friday. Plan on leaving camp around 9am and being back around 5-6pm This would be a great trip for...
Given the super hot conditions, and a lot of sand moved into Pine Creek, I'll revoke my previous recommendation and suggest that Pine Creekers will do just...
I'd like to start out with a trip down Oak 1, the Kelsey Oak,most northern fork, out the MIA trail.Will need car spots and wetsuits, probly some rope. And an...
Hi Tom, Are helmets required for all participants in all canyons during Tom's festivals? I feel it is up to each individual to take whatever means necessary to...