Observation Point Canyon, Zion National Park, UT

Dear Ramoo - Finally got to that project we had glanced at, so long ago. Observation Point Canyon - dropping from near O Point into the Weeping Rock Cirque.

Canyoneering, Exploration, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip Report, Zion, Zion Adventure CompanyTom JonesNovember 24, 2008Observation Point Canyon, Sarah Stratton, observation point, zion, zion canyoneering, canyoneering

Morocco Canyon, North Wash, UT

Looking through Wyoming Dave's recent finds, we chose Morocco as the best venture. A quick trip to Hog Springs (for the usual) and we parked at the 'trench' of Casablanca Canyon and followed Dave's directions up the cliff - and around to the head of the canyon.

Anchors, Canyoneering, North Wash, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesNovember 17, 2008Dave Buckingham, Morocco Canyon, canyoneering, north wash, north wash canyoneering, anchors, anchor rigging, anchor maintenance, natural anchors

Snake Dike Rock Climb, Yosemite National Park,

(This) Man does not live by canyoneering alone. At least, not this year. Though I have long held that canyoneering is the basis of all outdoor sports, I have, in a previous life, held a fascination with rock climbing, enhanced by a few weeks spent in that most splendid of rock arenas, Yosemite Valley.

Alicia Scotter, Guest, Mountaineering, Peak Bagging, Tom Jones, Trip Report, Ruins & Art, Tom's First VisitTom JonesAugust 3, 2008Half Dome, Panorama Trail, Snake Dike, Snake Dike Yosemite, Yosemite National Park, rock climbing, yosemite, snake dike, rock art

Goats at Ingalls Pass, Mountaineering in the North Cascades

Hanging with Ram's cousins on Ingalls Pass, then home. 3460 feet of altitude loss.

Mountaineering, North Cascades, Peak Bagging, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesJuly 26, 2008goats, ingalls pass, north cascades, mt stuart, mountaineering, mountains

West Ridge of Mt. Stuart Mountaineering Route, North Cascades

The big day finally arrived... Mt. Stuart was finally in the crosshairs.

Mountaineering, North Cascades, Peak Bagging, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesJuly 25, 2008Aaron Ramras, Bucky, Mount Stuart, Mt- Stuart, Steve Ramras, mountaineering, mountains

Ingalls Peak, North Cascades

We had 2400 feet of altitude to gain, and if we packed expeditiously, we could sneak in a route on Ingalls Peak in the afternoon.

Mountaineering, North Cascades, Peak Bagging, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesJuly 24, 2008Aaron Ramras, Ingalls Peak, Mount Stuart, North Cascades National Park, Steve Ramras, north cascades, mountaineering, mountains

Sahale Peak, North Cascades

Morning comes, still socked in. Reports from the previous day were that the cloud stopped at the divide. We decide to climb up and over Sahale Peak (8680 feet) and get a good view of the world,

Mountaineering, North Cascades, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip Report, WildflowersTom JonesJuly 23, 2008North Cascades National Park, Sahale Peak, north cascades, mountaineering, mountains, sahale, mountain, sahale peak

Boston Basin, North Cascades

The plan was to hike in to Boston Basin for a 5-day overnight, with a wide assortment of classic peaks to choose from. Boston Basin is one of the most popular alpine climbing camps in the North Cascades.

Mountaineering, North Cascades, Peak Bagging, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesJuly 21, 2008Aaron Ramras, backpacking, Boston Basin, Bucky, North Cascades National Park, Steve Ramras, mountaineering, mountains, north cascades

Northeast Ridge of Black Peak, North Cascades

We made an early night of it, despite a late departure from Cutthroat. A 3:30 am start found us back at Rainy Pass for The Northeast Ridge of Black Peak, first ascent by Roger Jackson and Michael Kennedy 9/1/73. With 4970 feet of gain and loss

Mountaineering, North Cascades, Peak Bagging, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesJuly 20, 2008Aaron Ramras, Steve Ramras, mountaineering, mountains, north cascades

Cutthroat Peak, North Cascades

Arriving at Larry's at 11:30 pm did not portend an early rising. Thus, the concept of "Alpine Light", roadside alpine climbing just up the road near Washington Pass.

Mountaineering, North Cascades, Peak Bagging, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesJuly 19, 2008Aaron Ramras, Cutthroat Peak, Larry Halford, Steven Ramras, West Ridge of Cutthroat Peak, mountaineering, north cascades, mountains

The Drive to Cascade Mania

Ramoo has spewed for years how the July Cascades Trip is his best trip of the year. Yeah, like 5000 foot ascents, super-scary loose rock on alpine ridges, really truly bad weather and Ramoo without a bath for 19 days in a row could be fun...

Mountaineering, North Cascades, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesJuly 18, 2008driving

Forge and Shoestring Canyon, Death Valley National Park

Under threatening skies... Well, this one is different, because Mark, Randi, Rick, Courtney and DB were coming back and gifted us ANOTHER exploration. Such fine fellows and gals. Today's canyon would be called "Forge", though... well, can't give it all away at the beginning.

Canyoneering, Death Valley, Exploration, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesFebruary 23, 2008Forge Canyon, Mark Duttweiler, Randi Poer, Rick Kent, Ryan Hull, Shostring Canyon, Steve Ramras, canyoneering, Death Valley national park, death valley, shoestring canyon

Styx Canyon, Death Valley National Park

Styx Canyon is yet another BIG Death Valley Classic... does it ever end? I sure hope not. Ram's Death Valley Diary of the day available HERE (on the Canyons Group).

Anchors, Canyoneering, Death Valley, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesFebruary 22, 2008Ryan Hull, Steve Ramras, Styx Canyon, styx, canyoneering, ram

Hades Canyon, Death Valley National Park

Hades Canyon is another BIG Death Valley Classic. Good fun, despite what the Baptists say. Didn't take too many photos that day, but here's what I have...

Canyoneering, Death Valley, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesFebruary 20, 2008Hades Canyon, death valley, Death Valley national park, Death Valley, Bill Wolverton, ram, steve ramras, hades, canyoneering

Abysmal Canyon, Death Valley National Park

Ram hooked me an invite on the big trip, and off we go. First day (for me), we got invited on an exploration right off. Excellent!!! Nothing better than that…

Canyoneering, Death Valley, Exploration, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportTom JonesFebruary 17, 2008Abysmal Canyon, Death Valley, Mark Duttweiler, Mike Schasch, Rick Kent, Scott Smith, Steve Ramras, canyoneering, ram

Trachyotomy Canyon, North Wash, 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...

Canyoneering, Dan Ransom, Exploration, Guest, North Wash, Tom's First Visit, Trip ReportDan RansomNovember 9, 2007Brian Frankle, Eric Godfrey, Malia McIlvenna, Nick Wilkes, Penny Centava, Tom Jones, Trachyotomy Canyon, north wash, north wash canyoneering, canyoneering

Cypress Creek Canyon, Vancouver, Canada, PNW Fest

Well, we ain't nuts, so we made the last long drive to the land of the Maple Leaf in search of glorious canyon fame.

Thornton Creek Canyon, North Cascades National Park, PNW Fest

Thornton was the business. It was my favorite canyon of the trip, though some of the other festers would like to disagree. But let's be real, this thing has it all.

Canyoneering, Class C, Pacific Northwest, Tom Jones, Tom's First Visit, Trip Report, WaterfallsDan RansomAugust 16, 2007Jane Arhart, North Cascades, Roger Arhart, Thornton Creek, class c, canyoneering, waterfalls, waterfall rappel

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