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RATING: 3A/B

Fri

A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. South wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

53 | 37

Sat

A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

48 | 34

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 38.

38 | 23

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 37.

37 | 19

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 39.

39 | 19

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SEASON: Spring, Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, Keeper Pothole Gear
RAPPELS: 2+ 20 m ( 66 ft. )
WATER: Generally little, but there can be a couple of potholes than hold water.
FLASHFLOOD: Low/Moderate

Fri

A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. South wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

53 | 37

Sat

A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

48 | 34

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 38.

38 | 23

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 37.

37 | 19

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 39.

39 | 19

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North Fork below the final rappel.

North Fork below the final rappel.

Tom Jones named Ho Hum Canyon after our descent of the canyon in December 2004. The name is harsher than it probably deserves, and I found the canyon had more charm than Tom did. Compared to the nearby canyons such as White Roost, Chambers, and North Fork of Robbers Roost, Ho Hum is not as dramatic.

Ho Hum is short, but does have some downclimb and other challenges that make it interesting. It also drops into the upper reaches of the North Fork of Robbers Roost, which I think is a delightful and beautiful section of canyon to hike in. I would not recommend this above other canyons in the area, but think it is worth doing once you have done all the other classics nearby.

Note: On our first trip, we found the canyon in “easy” condition, with shallow pools. I re-visited the canyon many years later and found one pothole in semi-keeper condition and challenging. Be prepared with keeper pothole gear and wetsuits in cool/cold conditions just in case.
Rappel in Ho Hum Canyon

Rappel in Ho Hum Canyon

Top of a rappel in Ho Hum

Top of a rappel in Ho Hum

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