Hi all, my family and i are planning a trip to the Escalante area this September and looking for advice for the gulch to horse Canyon Loop. In canyoneering 3 it lists a 50 foot rope is required for belay of the fifth class (5.0) to the rim, bypassing a pour off. But then later in the description of the route it only lists a 20 foot belay. So I'm wondering if it's a 20 foot or a 50 foot rope, or any rope at all needed?
Also any general recommendations for this route would be appreciated as well. Keep in mind that it is myself, my wife and our little guy who will be writing any kid carrier backpack and/or ergo carrier for the tougher scrambling sections. I have plenty of rock climbing experience and some canyoneering experience, but with the little guy we would rather carry a little extra gear to be on the safer side.
The Guidebook states it's a 3 to 4 day trip, but we were going to give an extra day for expiration and moving slower with the little guy.
Also looking for recommendations for footwear, in past trips i have just used an older pair of tennis shoes or worn-out approach shoes. Anybody that has experience with the worn-out tennis shoes vs. Water specific shoes I would appreciate your comments.
also, what are people using for water filtration? We have a sawyer filter and a striped, I prefer the filter over the stripes but I am worried about it clogging with silt.
Thanks
Also any general recommendations for this route would be appreciated as well. Keep in mind that it is myself, my wife and our little guy who will be writing any kid carrier backpack and/or ergo carrier for the tougher scrambling sections. I have plenty of rock climbing experience and some canyoneering experience, but with the little guy we would rather carry a little extra gear to be on the safer side.
The Guidebook states it's a 3 to 4 day trip, but we were going to give an extra day for expiration and moving slower with the little guy.
Also looking for recommendations for footwear, in past trips i have just used an older pair of tennis shoes or worn-out approach shoes. Anybody that has experience with the worn-out tennis shoes vs. Water specific shoes I would appreciate your comments.
also, what are people using for water filtration? We have a sawyer filter and a striped, I prefer the filter over the stripes but I am worried about it clogging with silt.
Thanks
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