Today was the first ever canyoneering experience where I lost track of the number of rappels in a single canyon. Spry canyon is famous for this. The morning began with a brisk walk up the upper section of pine creek to the spry canyon pass. It was a bit challenging with the soreness from the misery canyon hike a day earlier. Today we were carrying a much thicker rope as well and so the added weight wasn't welcome.
Here's a shot of spry pass looking across Zion at the west temple.
As the canyon rapidly narrowed, we were greeted by our first rappel of the day measuring 165 feet. We threw on the wetsuits and made our way down.
This was my favorite of the day. A nice 70 footer into a very dark chasm. It was right out of an episode of discovery channels "planet earth".
The day wouldn't be complete without some november bone chilling water. I honestly don't even remember which rappel this was but the water greeted us at stage two of the 100 footer.
John B descending. (notice the rope bag below)
We were finally able to take off our wetsuits and get dry clothes on before this 100 foot dramatic finish to a great day.
The evening hike out to mt. Carmel highway was magical and the Thai food in town was equally as good.
2 comments:
reminds me of "Treasure of the Gods." Watch out for flash flooding, and keep an eye out for Spanish relics! Be careful!
Thanks again for the great companionship. These canyoneering challenges keep my spirit (and my body) alive. I'm ready to go again with you anytime (think North Wash in the spring).
John B.
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