Scorpion East Canyon | Escalante

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RATING: 3A PG (4A if doing the first 2 rappels)

Tue

A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

50 | 36

Wed

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

44 | 35

Thu

A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 23

Fri

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

44 | 24

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 45.

45 | 20

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SEASON: Spring, Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear - Sand Trap
RAPPELS: 1+ to 10 m ( 33 ft. )
WATER: Generally little.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Tue

A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

50 | 36

Wed

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

44 | 35

Thu

A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 23

Fri

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

44 | 24

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 45.

45 | 20

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One of the early downclimbs. Easier than it looks.

One of the early downclimbs. Easier than it looks.

MRK doing some easy stemming.

MRK doing some easy stemming.

If it weren't for the long-ish approach and exit, I would rate this canyon quite a bit higher. The canyon has a bit of everything. A couple of difficult natural anchors if you choose, or not if you want to bypass them. Some high stemming and silo crossings, but without the significant exposure of the nearby X-rated canyon.

It is an excellent place to practice skills and dabble a bit with some high stemming. That being said, it is not a beginner canyon. There is still a bit of stemming and climbing involved. Intermediates with some experience only! All-in-all, I found this a beautiful canyon to do, but not one I am likely to hurry back to do again.

Narrows in Scorpion East Canyon

Narrows in Scorpion East Canyon

Final slot section.

Final slot section.

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