Upper Stair Canyon |

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Canyoneering Upper Stair Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering Upper Stair Canyon
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Overview

RATING: 3A
LENGTH: 2-4 Hours

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 61. Windy, with a south wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon.

61 | 37

Mon

A 30 percent chance of rain after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 33 mph increasing to 39 to 44 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

57 | 41

Tue

A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.

39 | 28

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

44 | 27

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

48 | 31

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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

Sunny, with a high near 61. Windy, with a south wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon.

61 | 37

Mon

A 30 percent chance of rain after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 33 mph increasing to 39 to 44 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

57 | 41

Tue

A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.

39 | 28

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

44 | 27

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

48 | 31

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Group in Upper Stair

Group in Upper Stair

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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