Dinosaur National Monument and Vicinity
May 12 2012
Kimberly, Shaylee, Kessler and I decided to make a quick canyoneering trip to South Fork Buckwater Draw. We chose this canyon because it can be done on a day trip from our house.We made our way to the canyon before dropping down the steep slope and into the canyon. The action started immediately and we had a lot of fun with all the down climbs and the two rappels. The kids did great on the downclimbs and their skills have increased much in the last year. After enjoying the canyon it was time to pay the piper and we had to climb out of the canyon. We were tired by the time we reached the vehicle again.
The photos will tell the story.
Downclimbing on of the minor obstacles.
Shaylee on the first rap in South Fork Buckwater.
One of the challenging downclimbs along the route.
One of the many boulders in the canyon.
Shaylee having fun in South Fork Buckwater Draw.
Kimberly downclimbing an obstacle in South Fork Buckwater Draw.
Shaylee and Kessler in the slot.
Having fun in the South Fork Buckwater Draw.
One of the tricky downclimbs.
Kimberly on a downclimb.
Shaylee on the last dryfall.
This is the lower end of Buckwater Draw.
Shaylee holding a giant moth in Buckwater Draw.
The lower and very deep end of Buckwater Draw.
This is the lower end of Buckwater Draw.
Some of the pretty sandstone bluffs as seen from the exit of Buckwater Draw.
Climbing out part of the steep exit in Buckwater Draw.
