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Lake Powell

Canyoneering West Canyon - Lake Powell Canyoneering West Canyon

Lake Powell

Overview

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

70 | 45

Sat

Patchy blowing dust between 11am and 5pm, then patchy blowing dust and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 17 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

70 | 45

Sun

A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

59 | 44

Mon

A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

59 | 38

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

67 | 39

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SEASON: Late Spring through early Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, 20 m rope, Wetsuit ( Bring a rope even if only doing the non-technical section )
RAPPELS: Technical Section - 1-2 to 7 m ( 23 ft. )
WATER: Generally a flowing stream. Much wading and swiming.
FLASHFLOOD: Very High - Do not enter if it rained recently or rain is in the forecast.

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

70 | 45

Sat

Patchy blowing dust between 11am and 5pm, then patchy blowing dust and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 17 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

70 | 45

Sun

A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

59 | 44

Mon

A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

59 | 38

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

67 | 39

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End of the Upper Technical Section - West Canyon

End of the Upper Technical Section - West Canyon

Upper Technical Section - West Canyon

Upper Technical Section - West Canyon

West Canyon likely needs no introduction for the aspiring canyoneer. It is often talked about by those who have been there, and several guidebooks rate it as one of the best adventures on the Colorado Plateau, including this write-up. If access were easier, West Canyon would be full of people. Due to the commitment to reach the canyon, however, you are unlikely to see many others while in the area.

For the uninitiated, West Canyon is one of the premier canyons on Lake Powell. It deserves premier status not because of it's technical challenges, but rather it's relatively easy passage, and stunning beauty. Mile after mile the canyon is breathtaking in its scale and scenery. The upper reaches of the canyon hold a short technical section. Although not particularly difficult, the remote nature of the canyon and difficult access leave this adventure best suited to intermediate or advanced groups. Even visiting the lower (non-technical) sections should be reserved for intermediates. There are a few climbing obstacles to be surmounted along the way that are not well suited to beginners.

Overall, this is one adventure not to miss if you have a competent group, and access to a boat. It is truly one of the great adventures of the Colorado Plateau.

Lowe Narrows - West Canyon

Lowe Narrows - West Canyon

Nice Narrows - West Canyon

Nice Narrows - West Canyon

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