Canyoneering with kids is the best!
I have been on lots of canyoneering trips, and the ones where I get to go with my friend and his little kids are some of my very favorite. It is so neat to see the kids accomplish difficult things like canyoneering. These are the memories that will last a lifetime; especially for the kids and their dad
I had need to go check out Double Arch Canyon near Green River, Utah for an scout canyoneering trip. When I suggested the trip to my friend, he said he could go if he could bring his kids. I was totally fine with that, so Friday night rolled around and we headed down to camp near the trailhead to the canyon.
The canyon was beautiful. We were treated to a wonderful hike. Of course, since I was navigating we got a bit “lost” and kinda cliffed out, but we had ropes so we just rappelled down a 200′ cliff instead of hiked back down and around. I think all agreed that the rappel was way more scenic and fun that the hike back down and around haha.
The canyon was full of water and proved to be a huge blessing. The weather was HOT and the water was a perfect way to cool off and rejuvenate after a “long” hike to the top of the canyon.
The canyon was a lot of fun. The kids did great and the hike was wonderful. Looking forward to the next kIdDiE cAnYoN with my friends.
Teaching the youngins how to stem
Beautiful glow of the morning sun kissing the San Rafael Reef
Wild flowers were abundant after the previous weeks rain
Amazing views of the San Rafael Reef
FLOWERS! I loved seeing all of the pretty desert flowers.
Kyle was a bit nervous. It was his first time ever rappelling with a second person.
Dad helping his kids through the canyon obstacles.
can you swim with a child on your back?
Can you swim with a child on your head?
Family photo under the double arch. Beautiful.
The final rappel. What a view!
Ram
I am enchanted by the video. You show “fun” with it.
Blake Merrell
I am happy to hear that. I’m glad the sense of fun came though. It really is fun to see a Dad enjoy the outdoor with his kids as immensely as this dad does with his.
Deagol
Were you out there may 29th, or therebouts scouting this canyon out by chance?
Blake Merrell
Unfortunately no. We were there June 13th
Blake Merrell
They have grown a ton. They did the whole hike all by themselves this time, and now that they can talk clearly, it is so much easier to communicate with them.
It was a great day out in the Swell.