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| | Canyoneering | 7.84 Miles | 6 Hrs 6 Mns | | 1.47 mph |
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| partners | | We piled into the cars and turned up the canyon music all the way to the trailhead. Devra came from PHX to join us for a canyon and she joined in on the singing. We admired Joel's new canyoneering pants - appreciating the bright color.
The bushwack and rock hop to Little LO canyon was still pretty. The poison ivy added a bit of challenge to the rock hop.
We got to the canyon and I could immediately tell that the water levels were down compared to normal. Typically, we've through Little LO after monsoon season instead of right before.
We got to the big slide and the keeper. The slide had a drop into the pool so I used the rope Carl rigged in case we needed to come back up as a handline since I couldn't see what was down there. The water was low and therefore the pothole was in keeper mode. Tim came next and we got into position to boost me out of the pothole. Luckily he could stand at the lip so I was able to get on his shoulders. We still weren't tall enough for me to get purchase to scamper out. So we managed to somehow get his arms extended while I stood on them. Then I was able to struggle my way up to the top. From there I made a handline with a foot loop on the end and then positioned myself as a meat anchor. Tim came up but not without me commenting on how heavy he was - I'm sure I told him he needed to not eat so many hotdogs in camp. If I didn't, he'll know now! Then came Carl, ugh - tall = heavy! After that Devra and Joel were pulled up. I jumped back into get the rope and then Tim pulled me out.
Carl and I rushed ahead so that we could set up an ambush for Tim. We filled up our water guns and then as Tim swam around the corner we blasted him (trying not to spray the smelly canyon water right in his face).
We continued down the canyon. With low water levels we ended up rappeling/handlining more than we had in the past. I was sad not to see tomato soup in one of the potholes lower in the canyon. On other trips the red pool had been a highlight. Maybe the monsoons will fill it up with some delicous looking slity water...
At the confluence with Babe's Hole we knew we could take off our wetsuits and gear. We hung out in our undies eating our snacks ands celebratory muffins. Tim had not stopped where we did but we could hear him singing and carrying on by himself. Two of our party,who will remain anonymous to protect their identities, decided to strip down and go flash Tim while he wasn't expecting it. I tagged along to give Tim his muffin and enjoy the view. For some reason (maybe he was expecting this ambush), Tim had his GoPro on and captured the moment.
We then hiked up out of the canyon on the trail. Tim and Joel got to see a bear on their way out. Carl and I were just a few minutes behind and missed it.
As always I'll hold special memorys of a fun time in Little LO! |
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