A few weeks ago, I got to go through the Jug for the first time. This is a classic Arizona canyon, descended by both experts and novices. There is only one rappel that can be skipped if you choose to jump off a cliff. (No thank you!)
I went as part of a canyoneering event, so our group was mixed with locals and out-of-towners. I was super excited to meet Lisa, another beautiful badass who is lucky enough to vagabond full time. She chronicles her adventures on her blog, and you can read her account of the Jug here: http://www.vanvagabond.com/arizona-scubaneering-waterslides-and-snakes/
Besides Jason’s scubaneering, my other favorite part of this canyon was laughing with Sia. She referred to us as the Laurel and Hardy act, because we were just completely ridiculous that day. Highlights include her getting stuck on her back and doing an impression of an overturned turtle, and me being unable to load my rappel device because of my bulky PFD. Jason’s friend Bret nobly insisted on being at the back of the group, so he had to put up with us all day. Luckily, he’s incredibly good-natured as well as a great photographer. (The photos are all his.)
The Jug is pure fun. There are a couple little spots where I got nervous for a second, but it was just enough to make it feel like an adventure. I was sad when this canyon ended, and even more sad I’d never again be able to go through it for the first time.
I went as part of a canyoneering event, so our group was mixed with locals and out-of-towners. I was super excited to meet Lisa, another beautiful badass who is lucky enough to vagabond full time. She chronicles her adventures on her blog, and you can read her account of the Jug here: http://www.vanvagabond.com/arizona-scubaneering-waterslides-and-snakes/
Besides Jason’s scubaneering, my other favorite part of this canyon was laughing with Sia. She referred to us as the Laurel and Hardy act, because we were just completely ridiculous that day. Highlights include her getting stuck on her back and doing an impression of an overturned turtle, and me being unable to load my rappel device because of my bulky PFD. Jason’s friend Bret nobly insisted on being at the back of the group, so he had to put up with us all day. Luckily, he’s incredibly good-natured as well as a great photographer. (The photos are all his.)
The Jug is pure fun. There are a couple little spots where I got nervous for a second, but it was just enough to make it feel like an adventure. I was sad when this canyon ended, and even more sad I’d never again be able to go through it for the first time.
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