Quandary Canyon, Direct: October 27 and 28, 2001

A few years ago, I stuck some bolts in the difficult, central section of Quandary Canyon in the San Rafael Swell, thinking I was doing the world a service. Oy veh! I've caught a rash of excrement for this act, and it seemed like a nice fall weekend to go check out the situation, try an all-natural descent, and pull some of the offending bolts.

So I put out the call for a few burly canyoneers to join me. Unfortunately, none were available, so I had to make do with these guys - "Scooter" Holley; the Brezmeister, working on his Elvis costume; and the new chick, 300-pound Jen. Here we rally the gear at the autos, in preparation for visiting Wild Horse Canyon and doing a few stunts.

 

Also joining us on this occasion is The Church Lady, sponsored by Black Diamond.

Elvis starts down the inside of the simul-rap of Skylight Arch. That's the short, skinny Elvis.

And... on the outside of the Arch, Mr. Holly holding down his end of the rope.

Jen may be a beginner, but she really pulls her weight. With Scott and Elvis counter-weighting the other end of the rope, Jen starts over the lip.

And Finally, we send the Church Lady last. Caught on screen by Steve - good job.