Everything laid out for Oz.  Mostly.  Clothes are in the corner.  Folded, but in a pile.  Not in a bag.  Yet.  This is a lot of gear.  Two bags, final weight : 28 lbs. / 35 lbs.  Including two fresh pair of 5-10 Canyoneers for Joe Bugden and Tim Vollmer.

What will get destroyed and what will do fine?  Canyons in Utah are notorious for munching equipment.  Do I have enough neoprene for New Zealand?  I’ve heard it’s cold.  Antarctica cold.  So, a second pair of canyoning shoes comes along.  Plenty of repair accessories.  Extra gloves?  Yes, please.  And why not take the spare camera that no one uses anymore?  One never knows… Continue reading →