Arscenic

April 2, 2010

A nice couple hour canyon romp with some fun downclimbing problems

Initial rappel

Dwight rappels into Arscenic, a fun slot canyon in the Posion Springs area near Hanksville, Utah.

Second rappel

Dominic prepares to rap down a big dryfall immediately following the initial rappel.

Sculpted beauty

Dominic on the third rappel, this one down a beautifully sculpted section of canyon.

Fourth rappel

Dominic finishes up the initial series of four rappels near the beginning of the canyon. Time to put away the rope and enjoy some downclimbing.

Tight narrows

Dominic enjoys some tight narrows.

Downclimbing problem

Kevin begins one of the first significant downclimbing problems, a 20 foot chimney. A handline provides some encouragement.

Slide

Dwight shoots down a little slide.

Chockstones

Dominic works his way past some chockstones in the narrow canyon.

Elevator

Kevin prepares to test his newly acquired elevator skills.

Arch

Kevin and Dwight on top of a small arch we passed by on the hike out.




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