Upper Stair Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering Upper Stair Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering Upper Stair Canyon

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Mon Mostly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
78° | 54°
Tue A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
76° | 58°
Wed A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 55°
Thu Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 56°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 57°
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RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any
GEAR: A short rope may be handy for beginners
WATER: Generally little or none, most pools should be avoidable.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate, but you can see the whole drainage and skies on the approach.
Mon Mostly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
78° | 54°
Tue A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
76° | 58°
Wed A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 55°
Thu Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 56°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 57°
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Upper Stair
Upper Stair

Upper Stair is a great, short outing. Although not technical, it does involve a lot of chimneying and stemming, so is only recommended for technical canyoneers. Being a short route, with no rappels, allows this canyon to be enjoyed while carrying minimal gear.

Upper Stair
Upper Stair
Upper Stair
Upper Stair

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