Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
This canyon is very beginner friendly. Good handlines are already in place for several short drops. Dominic gives Mathias a belay since its his first time using a handline.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
This canyon is very beginner friendly. Good handlines are already in place for several short drops. Dominic gives Mathias a belay since its his first time using a handline.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Mathias uses the handline to descend the drop with a backup belay.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Mathias uses the handline to descend the drop with a backup belay.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Kleif using another handline to descend a small drop.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Kleif using another handline to descend a small drop.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dominic shows off by downclimbing the drop without using the handline.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dominic shows off by downclimbing the drop without using the handline.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Andy oozes down the drop with a spot from Dominic.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Andy oozes down the drop with a spot from Dominic.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Yuck! A stinky dead buck!
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Yuck! A stinky dead buck!
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dominic and Josh investigate the next obstacle.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dominic and Josh investigate the next obstacle.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dominic watches as Kleif rappels.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dominic watches as Kleif rappels.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
A handline is in place here but its a somewhat advanced downclimb so we choose to rappel to be on the safe side.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
A handline is in place here but its a somewhat advanced downclimb so we choose to rappel to be on the safe side.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dominic lowers himself using the handline. Lots of opportunity to get a hand caught between the rope and the rock here.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dominic lowers himself using the handline. Lots of opportunity to get a hand caught between the rope and the rock here.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Josh watches as Andy slides down the slabby canyon wall.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Josh watches as Andy slides down the slabby canyon wall.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Josh, Andy & Mathias having a good time.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Josh, Andy & Mathias having a good time.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Kleif has an audience for the downclimb.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Kleif has an audience for the downclimb.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
The canyon becomes very scenic.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
The canyon becomes very scenic.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Andy works out another short downclimb.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Andy works out another short downclimb.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Mathias leads the pack.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Mathias leads the pack.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Kleif makes use of another pre-established handline. These lines allow a very efficient and fun descent.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Kleif makes use of another pre-established handline. These lines allow a very efficient and fun descent.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Shit!
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Shit!
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Andy, Josh, Mathias, Kleif and Dominic having a break.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Andy, Josh, Mathias, Kleif and Dominic having a break.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
The canyon opens up. Cliffs ahead. Time for the exit rappels.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
The canyon opens up. Cliffs ahead. Time for the exit rappels.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Mathias at a nifty viewpoint above the Dirty Devil River.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Mathias at a nifty viewpoint above the Dirty Devil River.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dominic rigging the first of two exit rappels.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Dominic rigging the first of two exit rappels.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
The group prepares for the final rappels.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
The group prepares for the final rappels.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Kleif on rappel with a fireman's belay from Josh.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Kleif on rappel with a fireman's belay from Josh.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Josh starts the final rappel.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Josh starts the final rappel.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Mathias begins the final rappel as Dominic backs up the anchor.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Mathias begins the final rappel as Dominic backs up the anchor.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Kleif's turn.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
Kleif's turn.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
After exiting the Main Fork of Angel Cove its a steep hike and scramble back to the rim... and we'll get to repeat it two more times after this. Yay.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
After exiting the Main Fork of Angel Cove its a steep hike and scramble back to the rim... and we'll get to repeat it two more times after this. Yay.
Angel Cove - Main Fork
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
The hike out is scenic... the first time we do it.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
The hike out is scenic... the first time we do it.
Dirty Devil Area
April 5, 2012
We've chosen the Main Fork of Angel Cove as our first canyon of the trip. Andy and Josh have one canyoneering trip under their belts. This will be the first slot experience for Kleif and Mathias.