Kip dropped by to do a canyon. In fact, to do HIS canyon. Kips seems to obsess - on canyons. This wonderful canyon that he found and first descended last, he has now done about 10 times. C'mon Kip, time to find a new one.

I can't tell you where this one is, 'cause it is not public yet. So I talk in generalizations. Dawn finds us on the summit of a minor peak after an hour of bushwhacking. The former route, following various logging roads, was just too easy, so on this occasion, we bushwhacked instead.

Here's Kip in his natural environment - heavy brush! Whatever gene Ram has for finding the best route, it is clear Kip does not have a copy of. We're pitching in to get him a machete for Christmas....

Gearing up at the top of the first drop. Time for some breakfast, too.

Larry on the first rappel. Good stuff.

Lower down, Ron really happy to be rapping down in a dark slot.