Upper Stair Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering Upper Stair Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering Upper Stair Canyon

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Sun Rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 22 to 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
58° | 47°
Mon A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
63° | 42°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 43°
Wed A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 47°
Thu A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 49°
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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.
Sun Rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 22 to 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
58° | 47°
Mon A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
63° | 42°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 43°
Wed A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 47°
Thu A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 49°
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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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