ADAM HAYDOCK

SERPENTINE SINK, NEVADA

August 14, 2020

at 114 degrees David Harris and I set out to find a sinkhole in the desert which had apparent features to be at least a sinkhole.

Indeed once we got there, we confirmed that there is a sinkhole so we set out to located and identify what this potential cave could be.

We made it the the entrance and it was indeed a sinkhole with shade!!! Lots of shade and much needed to get out of the heat.

We get into the sink and there appears to be a room just inside the bottom of the sinkhole. We get in there and immediately we start to hear a loud rattle. A grand canyon rattle snake appears and looks quite pissed of our presence.

The passage appeared to start to close up but the snake blocked continuing to look further into the small area where the passage could go. This is why we called this sink...

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RANCOR CAVE, NEVADA

August 14, 2020

Rancor cave is a new Nevada cave that was discovered on a ridge walk in the Mormon Range.

This cave has a interesting entrance with a complete skeleton of a bighorn sheep at the entrance that was eaten by something...

Indeed the tall narrow entrance with the big horn skeleton at the entrance made for a warming welcome when I walked into the cave.

The passage has a nice red color to the walls and ceiling. I wish I brought my proper camera to photograph the passages but I will be returning for more.

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ILLUSIONS CANYON 3BIII, ARIZONA

Adam Haydock July 26, 2020

Illusions canyon

A gem among the gem of canyons within this region of Arizona.

When canyoneers look into what are some of the best canyons, in Arizona, outside of the Grand Canyon, you might here the "I" canyons echoing.

There are three known "I" canyons within the region of North Arizona.

The first two are Immaculate and Insomnia canyons.

Both of those canyons are worthy of a visit and research

Illusions is the third.

Illusions is, In my opinion, the most scenic of the three canyons.

narrow corridors, deep pools of cold water, and a few questionable anchors where encountered throughout this canyon.

Heading down into illusions couldn't have been more straightforward from the car.

There was a bit of bushwhacking to go through the drainage leading to the first rap.

wetsuits were decided on after the first couple raps.

This is important: BRING THE PROPER THICKNESS OF WETSUIT.

if not, you will be cold and might even have a random blabbering or two about your choice.

and you will also be cold!

This canyon is indeed quite cold and you will get hypothermia if you do not have proper exposure protection.

Heading into the deep pools of green mossy slot canyon, the sun struggles to shine any kind of light.

The hue of a failed sunbeam illuminates the dynamic of these corridors defining its personality and character.

log jams and organic debris tell as story of a violent past within the canyon

This is not a place to be when water rages through here.

In fact, it becomes a tomb and the artifacts of the deceased also remain.

Animals caught in the flash have included bears, were found engraved within the un escapable potholes.

We even encountered some issues with rope management and ended up sinking a rope within the depths of one of the potholes.

Attempts to recover the rope were futile as we swam underwater in 40 degree water temps and made repeated attempts to hook the rope.

The canyon claimed yet another victim in the respect of our own lack of attention.

We continued down canyon and we were able to end the canyon with a safe and efficient action.

June appears to be the best time to visit this canyon since weather is warm and somewhat predictable.

The hike out was steep but straightforward and short in length.

we completed the loop in 8 hours and no car shuttle is needed for this canyon.

For more research on the beta and how to prepare yourself, visit ropewiki.

do not enter this canyon unless you are experienced in canyoneering and have the proper equipment

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INSOMNIA CANYON 3BIII, ARIZONA

Adam Haydock June 23, 2020

Insomnia with the 320 ft drop.

the "I"'s have been some of great Arizona classics as people flock from all over the southwest to visit these three gems.

you can get into a lot of action within these canyons on the rim and I was grateful to have a crew come out to enjoy this one.

We decided to tour the entire canyon from the very top which proved to be a minor detour from the goods that could have been with time that would have been....saved.