What Not To Do in Goblin Valley

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What Not To Do in Goblin Valley

by colinr » Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:07 pm

This story and video are going viral, but in case you hadn't heard:

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57012279-78/rock-taylor-formation-hall.html.csp

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYFD18BwmJ4[/youtube]


I hope there won't be any copycats, Halloween season and beyond.


I've been a couple times after a suggestion by Scott. It's a fun place! Leave no trace and be safe!
http://www.summitpost.org/goblin-valley/193018

Edit: I now see this is already being discussed in Off-Route.
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Re: What Not To Do in Goblin Valley

by brichardsson » Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:27 pm

yah, i saw that earlier. what a shame, so much for leave no trace.
Don't try to argue with idiots. You aren't the dumbass whisperer.
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Re: What Not To Do in Goblin Valley

by Bob Sihler » Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:47 pm

But they were protecting people from being harmed. They're heroes! :roll:

Redneck slobs...
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Re: What Not To Do in Goblin Valley

by lcarreau » Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:09 am

^^^^^^^^^^^^


Yeah but, we don't need another freakin' hero --- red-necked folks included ...


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVPq-_t-ANw[/youtube]
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Re: What Not To Do in Goblin Valley

by Aaron Johnson » Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:50 am

I hope they are tracked down and fined. That's awful.
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