Upper Stair Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering Upper Stair Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering Upper Stair Canyon

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Mon Patchy smoke before 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 9 to 17 mph.
81° | 56°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 7 to 17 mph.
82° | 57°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 57°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 59°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 61°
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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 Patchy smoke before 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 9 to 17 mph.
81° | 56°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 7 to 17 mph.
82° | 57°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 57°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 59°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 61°
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canyonnarrowhigh stemmingintermediateaccess: high clearance
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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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Upper Stair and Shenanigans

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