Whazoo there's easier ways to get a dog across that particular canyon. No ropes required. Boards felt a little shaky last month when I was there, so I played it safe. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3148/2320418674_85b73980ed_z.jpg
I've stayed in a room inside the lodge twice. Once in November, once in January. The workers I spoke to were very nice, but then again it was winter and I was the only guest one of those nights. Expensive yes, but a very nice lodge in a remote are...