Upper Stair Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering Upper Stair Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering Upper Stair Canyon

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Sun Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 16 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
54° | na°
Mon Sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 7 to 15 mph.
54° | 43°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 2 to 9 mph.
51° | 40°
Wed Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
50° | 41°
Thu Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
50° | 38°
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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 Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 16 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
54° | na°
Mon Sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 7 to 15 mph.
54° | 43°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 2 to 9 mph.
51° | 40°
Wed Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
50° | 41°
Thu Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
50° | 38°
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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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