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Sites that explore the beautiful world of slot canyons and introduce the people who enjoy descending into these primeval places. Slot canyons are very narrow canyons formed by the rushing waters of monsoon rains, going through sandstone, as a general rule. They are characterized by narrow passages, with the walls close together all the way to the top of the canyon. This results in almost abstract scenes where the play of sunlight on the walls produces fantastic coloration constantly changing, and where sunlight almost never penetrates to the bottom of the canyon. There are many slot canyons. The most famous, perhaps, is Antelope Canyon, located in northern Arizona near Page. Owned by the Diné Indians, it has two sections open to the public. One is accessible by guided tour only, and the other can be entered with a permit. Since some people have been killed by rushing water when they imprudently entered the canyon during monsoon season, the Diné are understandably cautious about visitors. This same warning would apply to any other slot canyon. Photo by Pat Goltz
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All bright and shiney - Hi all, We have been reading the blogs of some of the boaters and Jo (Coalwoman) commented on the problems some are having getting water on her blog ( Click ). Like Del and Al on Derwent6 ( click ) having to walk a third of a mile with contai... - 2012/02/08 Goosanders at Par Beach Pool - Photographs and report. Andrew Carey Hi Trevor, you should have got up and out this cold, frosty and sunny morning!! Par Beach Pool held 3 Goosanders, including 1 male, the Ring-Necked Duck gave a good close pass, and a pair of Widgeon were... - 2012/02/08 Tubing It To... Sail Away! -
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Craig and Mandy's Canyon page
Photos and Virtual Tours of Canyons in and aroung the Blue Mountains of Australia
Chazmos Canyons
Canyonig, abseiling and mountain bike riding in the Blue mountains.
Jack Sanders-Reed's Outdoor Page
An outdoor page focused primarily on slot canyons in the desert SW, but also containing material as diverse as backpacking in Newfoundland and the Australian outback.
The EVP Canyoning Page
Trip note and stories of canyon trips in
and around the Blue Mountains, Australia.
Zen Backpacking Alcohol Stoves
Internet's alcohol stove central and a guide to all other DIY ultralightweight camp stoves. Included are instructions on stove construction, differences in camp fuels, how stoves work, and a comprehensive list of stove links.
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