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Gimpilator
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PostSun Jan 12, 2020 8:48 pm 
Went with friends Stavros, Tim, and Sarah today, to teach Frances canyoneering. We scrambled down to a saddle and then dropped in, climbers right. The first rappel goes through a cannon hole in the middle of a natural arch. After that we did a short rappel using Tim as a "meat anchor".
The next two rappels are both about 150 feet. There are a few more short rappels and then below a waterall is the relatively secret Moonscape Hotsprings. We relaxed there for a time before scrambling up and out through Emerald Pools Canyon.
Online beta says the only exit option for Devil's Drain requires pack-rafting the Colorado River, however Stav has scouted this area before and effectively guided us up and out, even ending in the dark.

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PostSun Jan 12, 2020 9:02 pm 
Spectacular raps! That looks like so much fun.

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PostThu Jan 16, 2020 12:58 am 
Okay this is exciting I would love to try rappeling this year.

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PostSat Jan 18, 2020 9:41 am 
What an adventure! Rappels through a hole, a ' meat anchor' ( hope he was the largest and strongest), a hot spring, some brush, and an exit in the dark!
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Cool picture. " Pick your route."

Passing rocks and trees like they were standing still
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