Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Happy Andy and Happy Kevin awaiting our turn at the first rappel in Pine Creek. The canyon is quite crowded and there are some slow noobs in front of us.
May 18, 2012
Happy Andy and Happy Kevin awaiting our turn at the first rappel in Pine Creek. The canyon is quite crowded and there are some slow noobs in front of us.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
The group of three ahead of us is painfully slow and after waiting patiently for quite some time for our turn at the rappel station we can't take it anymore. Another party is already lined up behind us. Kurt decides to serve as a meat anchor for the rest of us in hopes of passing the slow group.
May 18, 2012
The group of three ahead of us is painfully slow and after waiting patiently for quite some time for our turn at the rappel station we can't take it anymore. Another party is already lined up behind us. Kurt decides to serve as a meat anchor for the rest of us in hopes of passing the slow group.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
AA on a mission to escape the traffic jam.
May 18, 2012
AA on a mission to escape the traffic jam.
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May 18, 2012
After a short downclimb Kevin drops into the first pool in Pine Creek.
May 18, 2012
After a short downclimb Kevin drops into the first pool in Pine Creek.
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May 18, 2012
Kurt atop the first rappel. Pine Creek is a great place to be on a hot day.
May 18, 2012
Kurt atop the first rappel. Pine Creek is a great place to be on a hot day.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Kevin partway down the two-stage first rappel, politely passing a member of the other party.
May 18, 2012
Kevin partway down the two-stage first rappel, politely passing a member of the other party.
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May 18, 2012
Dwight scoping out the first rappel.
May 18, 2012
Dwight scoping out the first rappel.
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May 18, 2012
Dwight on the first rappel. The water depth here is over our heads. Gotta be careful not to get tangled up in the other party's rope. This is a situation where a biner block/rope length adjustment is wise.
May 18, 2012
Dwight on the first rappel. The water depth here is over our heads. Gotta be careful not to get tangled up in the other party's rope. This is a situation where a biner block/rope length adjustment is wise.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Dwight swimming after the first rappel.
May 18, 2012
Dwight swimming after the first rappel.
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May 18, 2012
Kurt on a short, dark downclimb.
May 18, 2012
Kurt on a short, dark downclimb.
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May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
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May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
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May 18, 2012
Moon Man strikes again!
May 18, 2012
Moon Man strikes again!
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May 18, 2012
Andy on the second rappel. Bit of a funky start off some logs.
May 18, 2012
Andy on the second rappel. Bit of a funky start off some logs.
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May 18, 2012
Kevin on the second rappel.
May 18, 2012
Kevin on the second rappel.
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May 18, 2012
Beautiful!
May 18, 2012
Beautiful!
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May 18, 2012
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May 18, 2012
This part of the canyon is phenomenal.
May 18, 2012
This part of the canyon is phenomenal.
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May 18, 2012
Lots of water.
May 18, 2012
Lots of water.
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May 18, 2012
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May 18, 2012
Happy Dwight.
May 18, 2012
Happy Dwight.
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May 18, 2012
Kevin going for a cold swim.
May 18, 2012
Kevin going for a cold swim.
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May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
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May 18, 2012
Just for kicks Andy and Kurt demonstrate the Fiddlestick for us on the second to last rappel. This is a retrievable anchor tool. The pink line is attached to a pull cord. The fiddlestick is tied in such that the rope will be freed when the stick is pulled out.
May 18, 2012
Just for kicks Andy and Kurt demonstrate the Fiddlestick for us on the second to last rappel. This is a retrievable anchor tool. The pink line is attached to a pull cord. The fiddlestick is tied in such that the rope will be freed when the stick is pulled out.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Dwight rapping from the fiddlestick configuration. The black line and biner are backup for all but the last person.
May 18, 2012
Dwight rapping from the fiddlestick configuration. The black line and biner are backup for all but the last person.
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May 18, 2012
Dwight watching the group ahead of us on the final rappel.
May 18, 2012
Dwight watching the group ahead of us on the final rappel.
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May 18, 2012
Kurt finishing the final rappel.
May 18, 2012
Kurt finishing the final rappel.
May 18, 2012
Kurt, Kevin, Dwight & Andy scramble down under the bridge on the east end of the Zion - Mt. Carmel tunnel. The approach to Pine Creek is almost non-existent. We're already suited up because we just finished Keyhole Canyon a few miles up the road.