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Fall Updates and New Shop Hours

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

With the turning of the leaves and our first snow storm of the year… New Shop Hours Beginning Monday, October 31st, our new shop hours will be 8 am – noon and 4 pm – 7 pm daily, with extended hours during Thanksgiving Weekend.* This allows us to outfit customers in the morning and return gear in the evening. Evening gear pick-ups may or may not be available, depending on availability of specific items. Our shop hours December – February will be 9 am – noon and 4 pm – 7 pm. *Thanksgiving weekend hours: Thursday 11/24: 8 am- noon only Friday: 11/25 – Sunday 11/27: 8 am – 7 pm Gear Reservations For those interested in renting equipment, please note we require reservations during the winter months. We have been unusually busy this fall and have been selling out of certain dry suit sizes, especially on the weekends. To make a gear reservation, please contact us with the following information: Date(s): Number in Party: Full Name: Phone: Email: Address: Name, height, weight, and shoe size for each group member: Winter Outfitting The Narrows Narrows hikers in the winter find icicles, snow, and near-silence as rewards for their adventurous visit. … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Canyoneering in Winter Conditions, 11/27/2010

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

The forecast for the day was 60% change of snow in the morning and partly cloudy for the afternoon. I prepared for cold wintry conditions, but also ready for my clients to say they did not want to go. As an avid outdoor lover, I enjoy any and all weather conditions, especially winter conditions, and I was up for a challenge. When Boris and Iskra walked in to the shop I saw they, too, were up for the challenge, as they had many layers and a look of excitement upon their faces. We packed our layers, food, water, and technical gear and headed to Water Canyon amidst the falling snow. When we arrived at the trailhead it was still snowing, with about 6 inches of powder already on the ground. I was excited to see what the spring looked like, as well as the pools of water at the bottom of the rappels. The snow depth helped on the hike in, as our boots were able to sink in and get some bite, versus slipping on the rocks and mud. At the canyon entrance, we put on our dry suits so we would stay dry from the snow AND be … Continue reading →

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