Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Keyhole starts with an easy but scenic little introduction.
May 18, 2012
Keyhole starts with an easy but scenic little introduction.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Scooting along we avoid some small pools.
May 18, 2012
Scooting along we avoid some small pools.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
And crawl through some debris stuck in the slot.
May 18, 2012
And crawl through some debris stuck in the slot.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Time for Kevin to wade.
May 18, 2012
Time for Kevin to wade.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
This canyon is starting to get wet.
May 18, 2012
This canyon is starting to get wet.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Time to suit up. Kurt, Andy & Dwight are ready to go in wetsuits. But wait... what's that red beast in the background??
May 18, 2012
Time to suit up. Kurt, Andy & Dwight are ready to go in wetsuits. But wait... what's that red beast in the background??
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Moon man! Kevin in the dry suit he rented from ZAC.
May 18, 2012
Moon man! Kevin in the dry suit he rented from ZAC.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Dwight hooks up for the first rappel.
May 18, 2012
Dwight hooks up for the first rappel.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Dwight on the short first rappel.
May 18, 2012
Dwight on the short first rappel.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Double A wisely gets off rappel BEFORE dropping into the water.
May 18, 2012
Double A wisely gets off rappel BEFORE dropping into the water.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Kurt's turn at the initial rappel.
May 18, 2012
Kurt's turn at the initial rappel.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Kurt in the waist deep pool at the bottom of the rappel.
May 18, 2012
Kurt in the waist deep pool at the bottom of the rappel.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Rope management.
May 18, 2012
Rope management.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
The experts at work.
May 18, 2012
The experts at work.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Dwight (aka Aquaman) downclimbs over a boulder...
May 18, 2012
Dwight (aka Aquaman) downclimbs over a boulder...
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
...and into a pool.
May 18, 2012
...and into a pool.
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May 18, 2012
Kurt goes for a swim.
May 18, 2012
Kurt goes for a swim.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Kevin executes another wet disconnect.
May 18, 2012
Kevin executes another wet disconnect.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Kurt getting off rappel in a small pool.
May 18, 2012
Kurt getting off rappel in a small pool.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Its getting dark...
May 18, 2012
Its getting dark...
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May 18, 2012
... and cold!
May 18, 2012
... and cold!
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Brrrrr....
May 18, 2012
Brrrrr....
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Kurt stems over a pool.
May 18, 2012
Kurt stems over a pool.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Aquaman lurks deep in the bowels of Keyhole Canyon.
May 18, 2012
Aquaman lurks deep in the bowels of Keyhole Canyon.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Kevin and Dwight tackling a long water filled corridor. You can stem to avoid swimming, but why?
May 18, 2012
Kevin and Dwight tackling a long water filled corridor. You can stem to avoid swimming, but why?
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Andy and Kurt swim the corridor. You can propel yourself along using the walls if you want.
May 18, 2012
Andy and Kurt swim the corridor. You can propel yourself along using the walls if you want.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Andy and Kurt bring up the rear as they are Keyhole Canyon veterans.
May 18, 2012
Andy and Kurt bring up the rear as they are Keyhole Canyon veterans.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Aquaman in his element. Look at that snazzy outfit. Matching wetsuit, pack, gloves, helmet and shoes.
May 18, 2012
Aquaman in his element. Look at that snazzy outfit. Matching wetsuit, pack, gloves, helmet and shoes.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
The beautiful and watery end of Keyhole Canyon.
May 18, 2012
The beautiful and watery end of Keyhole Canyon.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Here comes the sun!
May 18, 2012
Here comes the sun!
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
AA exiting Keyhole.
May 18, 2012
AA exiting Keyhole.
Zion National Park
May 18, 2012
Andy drives us to our next adventure sporting a wetsuit and helmet.
May 18, 2012
Andy drives us to our next adventure sporting a wetsuit and helmet.
May 18, 2012
The crew hiking up the super short slickrock approach to Keyhole Canyon. Dwight, Kevin & I are running on 3 hours of sleep but managing quite well. Its great to be in Zion again.