Cameras for Dark and Wet Locations?

Lorenzo de Medici asks: "In August I have the great pleasure of being able to hike all sixteen miles of the Zion Narrows. I'd like to take along a camera, but the problem is that the water level in the Narrows can be unpredictable, with flash floods arriving with little warning. Light levels tend to be low as well. Does anyone have any advice on what kind of camera I could bring that would survive yet still bring in decent photo quality?"

Well SOMEONE's gonna say it ...

[bryanp]

A camera for hot & moist locations? Do you have any connections in the porn industry?

A Graflex

[Micro$will]

Bring an old Graflex [graflex.org] but make sure you chain it to your ankle so you don't lose it in a flood. You need to use chain because it's kind of heavy, and make sure you lock it.

Parents...

[way2trivial]

do you have any?
Do they own a camera?
borrow it..

(parents are very understanding)

Priorities

[slevin]

I'm not sure about your priorities, to tell you the truth. It's sort of like me saying, "I am fortunate enough to commute to work in a densely packed metropolis, but occasionally I have to cross the street or ride the subway. Does anyone know of a good camera that can withstand being crushed by a bus or the impact of an out of control speeding train? Ideally I'd like one with 4megapixels and optical zoom. Any ideas?"