After our Christmas Day adventure (TR to come), Jenny and I arrived at Sandthrax, late on the 26th. After saying hi to the first arrivals, we landed in Shamrock on the 27th. A short and easy, but good looking canyon, Shamrock has become a FreezeFest tradition. Shane from Washington, Dyllan from Oregon, Basia from Illinois joined us for a mellow day. Sharing camp and the occasional hike in was Dave Pitney. A long ago partner, he had dragged me to a canyoneering rendezvous, kicking and screaming, back in October 2001. For this I thank him.
We had a late start and an early finish, in cold weather, followed by an evening of snow. A subdued start to FreezeFest XVII for me,
Sunrise at Sandthrax
Dyllan on approach
Jenny’s 5th FF?
Pitney, of fame
Following Basia, on a gray day approach
Shane helping Jenny set up the entry
Basia, your the next contestant….
Natural art
The furthest west entry. New to me
Shane with a smile a mile wide
Tell me how you REALLY feel?
Anthony Dye
Great pictures! Looks like a lot if fun!