Recently, there had been some posts on the
yahoo group and on
outdoorzen.org about a nice little area called the Land of Oz. Apparently, the canyons were paved of gold, home to munchkins, and even a witches cauldron could be found. In fact, these canyons were said to be among the best in the North Wash area... Would they live up to the hype?
Along for today's ride would be Eric, who had scouted the canyon and nearly made it through in it's entirety a couple of times before, along with Malia, Nick from Springdale, Brandt, Brian, Dan, Penny, and of course, the birthday boy himself, Tom.
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The first interesting downclimb obstacle. The canyon has a couple of warmup sections before the business really begins, all of which can be easily bypassed.
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Brian Frankle, stemming over the top of the canyon's uvula. (y'know, the dangly thing in the back of your throat?)
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The uvula. Or Washing machine. Very interesting pothole, for which this picture does no justice.
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The end of the very mild first section. This downclimb is much easier than it looks from above. Nick from Springdale making easy work of it.
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Mr Eric Godfrey, Brandt with the spot.
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Some nice light in the middle narrows. Great canyon for winter light, just be prepared to get wet.
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Ah yes, the business. Really good stuff down in there.
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Trachyotomy 1 - Trachyotomy 2 - Trachyotomy 3
Trachyotomy - Maidenwater Yo-Yo - Trail
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