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Casey and Marley embark on a thrilling Thanksgiving adventure in Utah, filled with rock climbing, kayaking, and canyoneering. Follow their exciting journey through stunning landscapes and breathtaking challenges.
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“Casey, I have the perfect plan for Thanksgiving this year.” “Oh? Does it involve us freezing our butts off like the last 2 Thanksgivings??”
Thanksgiving 2004
“No, this will be warmer. Even warmer than that time we tried to climb Navajo Peak (13,500’) on Easter.”
Casey and Marley enjoying the “gentle cool breeze” on Easter morning.
“Utah is the spot for us. Nothing but desert, Mormons, and sunshine.”
“Don’t worry. I have some safe activities picked out: First a little rock climb, then some kayaking, and then a stroll through a canyon.”
Our celebratory beer awaits at the car. After 4 pitches of climbing the view starts to “open up” a bit.
The final pitch looks like a doozy. This must be why this climb is one of the Top 100 Classics of North America.
First, one must traverse The Sidewalk – a 20’ long, 18” wide ridge of mud with a looong drop on either side.
The wise Casey-fuscious say, “One must find their center and be at peace with Nature.”
Up onto “The Diving Board”
“When in doubt, keep climbing. Before the pile of mud crumbles away.”
Some nice scenery And a riverside winery that wouldn’t serve us because we didn’t have our IDs in our wetsuits.
Now into the canyons. “Hey Brian, why do you think they call that Cobra Rock?”
The canyon starts to “restrict” a little. 100’ high walls that are one foot apart.
“I’m not so sure I can follow you. It seems we have a different chest size.”
The end of another great Thanksgiving adventure between the cousins.