FreezeFest V: The Black Hole for New Year's Day!

Finally, time for the BIG EVENT... The Black Hole!

Photos this canyon mostly by Malia.

Hail, hail. The Gang's all here! Jared, Nikki, Dave, Bucky, Ramoo, Hankamo, Denise, Bruce el Bryce, Malia, Stefanos, Michelle, Tomas, The Muse of Ion. (The Black Hole)

Finally the big day dawns. No sense getting an early start, we mosey around camp awhile, then pack for the drive to the Black Hole. Mr. Dave Black joins us once again. Here's Malia's group shot, in the parking lot.

Since the warning sign at the parking lot gets taken out by yahoos on a regular basis, the Sheriff also put a warning sign up IN the approach canyon. Here we are setting up for a group picture. (The Black Hole)

Tom's group shot... (a few stragglers elsewhere). (The Black Hole)

Down to the canyon floor, via the entrance canyon. (The Black Hole)

The usual hiking scene in White Canyon. (The Black Hole)

Some interesting lighting in a few places. (The Black Hole)

Bruce Silliman wearing a silly hat. Approaching the water. (The Black Hole)

Awesome canyon walls soar above. (The Black Hole)

Found the water, time to suit up. (The Black Hole)

Denise and Bucky - the first swim. (The Black Hole)

You take the high road, and I'll ... Hmmm, not as green as Scotland. (The Black Hole)

And into yet another swim. (The Black Hole)

Hank sporting a big grin and the ninja hood. (The Black Hole)

Bucky swimming and shooting, all at the same time. (The Black Hole)

Unhooded Hank, hooded Tom - a break for lunch. (The Black Hole)

After the swims, we hike quickly to stay warm and try to find some sun. The exit is just around the corner... (The Black Hole)

Somewhere... (The Black Hole)

And back to camp. Bruce made us a wonderful Yaki Soba for dinner. Good stuff Bruce! (The Black Hole)