Mem Day in the Escalante - May/June 2004
 

some a-wadin' in the riparian zone

even more a-wadin' in the riparian zone, land of life

I think we're having a good time...

And the famous drop into the slot. With flushing of the wood of late, there is the coolest little downclimb and scramble through a natural bridge to access this spot, the head of the swim. A variety of methods were used to surmount this obstacle.

Nothing like swimming between soaring red walls... Where is Moe Slot? you might be asking. It's kind of an open secret now, so it is north of Neon. There are a few issues with Kelsey's description of the canyon, the most important being this: Moe Slot is a long, narrow canyon with a lot of swimming. In the past, there has been a LOT of wood in those narrow slots, making it a very difficult canyon to descend. Difficult, arduous and dangerous. Swimming in really cold water choked with wood, then arriving at a block - that's serious. At this time, Moe Slot has been flushed out, and is pretty much a romp. It is kinda long, has a bunch of rappels, some navigation problems - but overall a romp for anyone with some skills. So, enjoy. And be aware that it could revert to its serious nature with the next big storm. Please take care of it. No need for further bolts, please don't.