Baptist’s Draw was an incredibly beautiful canyon. There were three rappels, but we missed the 3rd. Technically speaking, it was relatively simple. The two rappels were about as technical as it got (oh yeah, there was another part that was moderately technical…but that was only because we didn’t want to get wet…we body-walked).
The weather was great. It was a cool end-of-October day, and as you will see, the few potholes that we encountered were topped with small sheets of ice. On our way to the trailhead we spotted a few wild horses, some jack rabbits, and a coyote.
Those man enough to take on this adventure were Kim Robinson, Steve Marsh, Tim Willard, Michael Crouch, and Shane Willard.
Enjoy the pics. If you click on them you will be able to see the originals.
From left to right: Kim Robinson, Steve Marsh, Tim Willard, Shane Willard, and Michael Crouch.
How cold was it outside, you ask? Click on the thumbnail above.
Kim practices Karate.
Steve found a rabbit skull on the trail.
About 400 yards down-trail Steve found what looks to be a facial bone from the SAME rabbit.
Looking down INTO Baptist’s Draw.
Kim’s first ever rappel. OK, so this isn’t a picture of the actual rappel. He was “prepping” in this picture.
Watch out. That first step’s a dousy.
Smile Kim, you’re half-way down.
Tim, on his way down.
All eyes on you Tim.
Boulder descent.
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shane on deck…
…Mikey in the hole.
Our only real challenge (and it was only challenging cuz we didn’t want to get wet).
Mike “Spidermanned” the wall. None of the rest of us could.
VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!! We should call that “Crouch Wall”
