No Kidding Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering No Kidding Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering No Kidding Canyon

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Wed A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
90° | 67°
Thu A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
85° | 64°
Fri A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
85° | 61°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 87.
87° | 60°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 62°
RATING: 4 A/B X
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, Sandtrap, Advanced Anchor Options
RAPPELS: 4 to 60 m ( 197 ft. )
WATER: Several keepers that may hold water. Wetsuit recommended in cool/cold conditions.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
Wed A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
90° | 67°
Thu A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
85° | 64°
Fri A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
85° | 61°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 87.
87° | 60°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 62°
Ryan climbing out of the second keeper. Fun climbing!
Ryan climbing out of the second keeper. Fun climbing!

No Kidding has a bit of a reputation! It was originally (at least as far as I know), descended by Jason Pease in late fall/early winter. Jason, in a bold fashion, descended the canyon solo. The canyon turned out to be short but a gem. I met Jason shortly after when a group met up with him for the second descent to clean up a few bits of gear he had left during the first descent.

On the second descent, everyone in the group was impressed by the challenges the canyon offered, and the boldness and ingenuity Jason showed during his first descent to overcome the obstacles. Wow! Not a canyon to be taken lightly, and not a canyon I would feel comfortable venturing into solo! It has become a bit of a test piece for many groups anchor skills.

WARNING: Tricky anchors and keeper potholes make this an outing for experienced groups only! Sand trap use is likely required but bring any other anchor tricks you have! The keeper potholes have always been dry when I have visited and easy to get through with climbing or partner assist. Bring wetsuits in case they have water. At some water levels, packs tosses may be a good option.

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