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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Josh, Mathias and Kleif hike toward the head of Angel Slot as a cold wind blows. We're looking forward to the refuge the canyon will provide.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


The approach begins on a maintained trail that leads down to the Dirty Devil River. Backpacking seems popular here.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Rigging the first rappel at the head of Angel Slot.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Josh is the first to drop in.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


The rest of the crew waits for their turn.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Mathias setting up for the rappel.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Picture taken partway down the rappel.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Dominic's the last one down.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Andy starts down the second rappel.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Its going to get deep and dark soon...
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Dominic watches as Mathias starts the second rappel.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Kleif's turn.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Mathias, Dominic and Kleif take a break.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Now for a fun little downclimb.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


And another.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Dominic likes this part.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Kleif playing in our giant playground.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Another short downclimbing problem to solve.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Andy starting down a slide.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Mathias starting the slide.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Dominic brings up the rear.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Mathias rappelling deep in Angel Slot.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Mathias oozes down a very dark elevator.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Mathias as the canyon begins to open back up.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Andy and some really nice light up ahead.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Andy posing in an easy but beautiful section of slot.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


Mathias stems along the beautifully sculpted canyon walls.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


The light at the end of the tunnel. Mathias is about to exit Angel Slot.
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Angel Slot
Dirty Devil Area, Utah
April 6, 2012


The steep hike back to the rim is always a drag but 'tis the price we canyoneers must pay to play.