Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Andy holds the ropes as Mathias does the awkward entrance rappel into the South Fork of Angel Cove.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Andy starts out on another awkward rappel. This canyon turns out to be less beginner friendly than the Main Fork. The boys get schooled in awkward rappelling.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Josh backs up the rappel anchor for Andy.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Kleif backs up the anchor as Mathias begins the second rappel.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Dominic raps down a scenic section of canyon wall.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


The slot begins to get deeper and narrower. More rappels ahead.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Josh carefully starting yet another awkward rappel from a chockstone.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Andy raps off a meat anchor to make the awkward start a little easier.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Dominic serving as meat.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Mathias eases into it as Andy photographs.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Kleif on the third rappel.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Dominic brings up the rear.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Mathias explores ahead with Andy in tow.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Dominic spots everyone for a short downclimb to a rappel anchor.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Mathias rappels under the wedged chockstone.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Dominic and Mathias under a huge chockstone.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Finally we get a break from all the rappelling and enjoy some fun little downclimbing obstacles.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Andy on another rappel.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Josh, Andy & Mathias stemming along.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Kleif about 10 feet off the deck.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Kleif slides down an interesting chute.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Mathias on another little downclimb.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Kleif working through a tight section.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Mathias climbs down through a hole as Kleif watches.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


The South Fork eventually dumps into the Main Fork (which we descended this morning).

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


After the two familiar exit rappels we take advantage of Mathias' strength to pull the rope. Its a tough pull.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Afterwards we have a post-canyon party to celebrate Dominic's birthday which was the day before. Mathias takes a turn shooting Dominic's birthday present.

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Beer & guns. Does it get any better?

Angel Cove - South Fork
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 5, 2012


Yes it does... out comes the Jaeger. We're now holed up in a ravine about 100 feet below camp because the wind is so obnoxious up there!