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Canyoneering Paradiso - Bullfrog Canyoneering Paradiso

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Fri Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.
86° | 62°
Sat A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 7 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
82° | 63°
Sun Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 76. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
76° | 61°
Mon A chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 59°
Tue A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
71° | 56°
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RATING: 3A/B PG+
SEASON: Any, no snow. Hot in the summer.
RAPPELS: 2+ to 25 m ( 83 ft. )
WATER: Can contain a few pools. No wetsuit unless cold conditions.
FLASHFLOOD: High
Fri Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.
86° | 62°
Sat A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 7 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
82° | 63°
Sun Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 76. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
76° | 61°
Mon A chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 59°
Tue A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
71° | 56°
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canyonintermediatecanyon rating pg-13access: high clearance
Andy going high, Cristina going low - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
Andy going high, Cristina going low - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
Very narrow - big guys will have to go over or side crawl down low - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
Very narrow - big guys will have to go over or side crawl down low - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes

The longest in the Dante's, Paradiso is also one of my favorites. It has enough down climbs and challenges to keep you interested, but is not overly challenging or physical.

The canyon is a mix of narrow slot, interspersed with more open sections. The final slot section and rappels, in particular, are stunning. I would recommend Purgatory as the best introduction to the Dante's, with this canyon being a good second canyon in the area.

Note: The numerous downclimbs and narrow sections make this well suited to intermediates and above. Beginners with a few canyons under there belts may enjoy it with competent leadership, but rank beginners may be a little overwhelmed. Also, the sections are narrow, with one spot in particular that will be difficult for guys in the "deuce plus" club. (200+ pounds.) Bigger guys can climb over, but with quite a bit of difficulty.
Cristina in a squeeze - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
Cristina in a squeeze - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
One of the beautiful open sections - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
One of the beautiful open sections - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes

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