Imlay
From CanyonWiki
eltrolerorri delaceler bassitzel racdomla dronba Along with Heaps, Imlay is one of the most difficult regularly-traveled canyon in Zion National Park.
Only expert canyoneers should attempt this canyon. Like any difficult canyon, the best way to do this for your first time is with someone else who has done it before.
In Tom's Canyoneering guide at http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/, he has a special introduction page to the canyon:
Heaps and Imlay are unlike other canyons in Zion, and deserve their own introduction. Deeply incised into the stone, Heaps and Imlay have a character that is both sublime and perilous. Sublime because the dark hallways, carved stone and subterranean pools offer an experience only hinted at in other canyons; perilous because what accompanies these beauties are continual exposure to water, difficult pothole exits and a degree of strenuousity one giant leap greater than other Zion canyons.[1]
[edit] Current Conditions
June 2006: Few swims. Potholes partially full. Able to hook out of all potholes with bathooks. 3/2 full suit ok, but will need more when weather colder. Bolts ok.
September 24, 2006: Few swims, Potholes partially full, many swimming starts, at least five technical pothole exits requiring mixture of hooks, guided rappels, pack tosses, inflated packs, and partner assists. Most will prefer a drysuit to a full wetsuit.
[edit] External Links
- Zion Canyoneering
- Tom's Introduction to Heaps Canyon - with link to his description of the canyon
- Imlay Canyon page on Shane's Climb-Utah page.
