I always think of Cable Canyon as the Squeezes little brother Not quite as long, or technical, but still a lot of fun in a relatively short package Like the Squeeze, you get to do the hard work of the approach first, making this a great summer trip if you get an early start to be in the canyon before the heat of the day The canyon contains a few keeper potholes, so is recommended only for experienced canyoneers I have always visited in the high summer, which tends to find many of the potholes dry and easy to escape...

Low Spur is not a 4 star canyon, but is a great, short adventure It works well as a canyon to do after doing one of the other canyons in the area when you still have some time left over I can't recommend it as a destination, but do think it is an interesting canyon if you are in the area It's signature feature is a cave-like overhang that is rather uniqueIt also has a short, moderately tricky up climb that is easiest with a partner, so not a good canyon to solo The canyon is suitable for all canyoneers It does invo...

Of the two neighboring canyons, Lost Angel and Fallen Angel, I would have to pick Lost Angel as my favorite Short, open, and with very little water holding capacity, this makes a great cooler season adventure We did it right after heavy rains and snows and still kept our feet dry The canyon has a half dozen rappels, most with straightforward anchors, but good anchor skills are still recommended Reaching the head of the canyon is the trickiest part, bring a GPS or good navigation skills You'll spend far more time on...

Buckskin Gulch is occasionally referred to as the longest slot canyon in the world I think that is a bit of a stretch, it is a big world, however Buckskin is likely one of the longest on the Colorado Plateau It is stunning, with miles of absolutely incredible slot By slot, think 10-or-so-foot-wide slot, not have-to-turn-sideways to pass slot I would put it in my short list of canyons I have done on the Plateau for scenery and overall fun factor It is amazing to me that such a long slot is relatively easy to navigat...

MMI is a classic Arches National Park canyon It has a bit more meat than some of the other, shorter canyons in the park and packs a lot of beauty in a little package Several rappels, combined with huge alcoves and a few arches make this a must do in the Moab area The route offers two options The first, a shorter route, that does not require a car shuttle but does require some exposed lower 5th class slab climbing The second, a slightly longer option with no climbing that does need a car shuttle Either way you do it...

Though Southern Utah gets much more attention, the West Desert has many charms for those willing to put in the effort to see them, including technical canyons Sinbad Canyon is one of those charming little canyons that requires work to visit The canyon is a steep limestone canyon draining off Swasey Peak in the House Range The limestone narrows are brief, but pretty and very different from the sandstone canyons of Southern Utah The area is quite similar in feel to the Virgin River Gorge, though much more remote For ...

Arches National Park, with its high visitation, can sometimes feel crowded, and more like a day at the mall than a day in the wilderness Lost and Found canyon is a wilderness experience tucked away in a very busy National Park You are not likely to see others during your visit here but are likely to experience the quiet beauty that is the magic of wilderness The canyon itself is exquisite and unique The first rappel goes through a small natural bridge Magic! The rest of the journey takes you through an otherworldly...

Dragonfly is a classic short canyoneering adventure in Arches Big views, two rappels, potholes, and a beautiful deep, lush canyon If you have a few hours, and would like to experience beauty and solitude within a stone's throw of the main road, this is the place! Note: There can be poison ivy at the bottom of the last rappel, but it is generally avoidable

These slots are all very short, but are fantastic for beginners, or those looking for a short outing while passing by These are also really great to link up with Woody Canyon to fill out a day A motivated group can easily do all three of these, and Woody Canyon, in a moderate/long day Beware: Little Fork requires advanced natural anchor skills, though Woodsy and Woodchuck are straightforward and suitable for most On my f...

The South fork of Ticaboo Canyon is a beautiful haven with an interesting history The hike described descends an old cattle trail, still in use as of 2010, that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps CCC The CCC was a government sponsored program in the 1930's as part of the New Deal to provide jobs and vocational training: "The propose for me to create a civilian conservation corps to be used in simple work, not interfering with normal employment, and confining itself to forestry, the prevention of soil eros...