No Kidding Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering No Kidding Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering No Kidding Canyon

North Wash

Overview

Mon Areas of blowing dust and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 21 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
66° | 52°
Tue Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
59° | 47°
Wed A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
57° | 39°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 61.
61° | 38°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 41°
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
Mon Areas of blowing dust and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 21 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
66° | 52°
Tue Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
59° | 47°
Wed A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
57° | 39°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 61.
61° | 38°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 41°
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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