Not Mindbender Canyon | Robbers Roost

Canyoneering Not Mindbender Canyon - Robbers Roost Canyoneering Not Mindbender Canyon

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Wed Sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
61° | na°
Thu Sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 2 mph.
60° | 39°
Fri Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East southeast wind 0 to 8 mph.
58° | 38°
Sat Rain likely before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
53° | 41°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
53° | 36°
RATING: 3A/B
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall (hot in summer)
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, Moderate Route Finding
RAPPELS: 2 to 27 m ( 89 ft. )
WATER: Generally little or none unless right after rains.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate, but you can see the whole drainage and skies on the approach.
Wed Sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
61° | na°
Thu Sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 2 mph.
60° | 39°
Fri Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East southeast wind 0 to 8 mph.
58° | 38°
Sat Rain likely before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
53° | 41°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
53° | 36°
Not Mindbender - Robbers Roost
Not Mindbender - Robbers Roost

One of my climber friends once told me that Not Mindbender was one of the best canyons he had done in the Roost. I would very much echo his sentiment. There are other canyons in the Roost that are more narrow or difficult, but Not Mindbender tops the list for its beauty and charm. The exit requires someone with moderate climbing ability (5.5/10 m ( 33 ft. )), but is worth the effort. Don't miss this canyon if you are in the Roost. The longer variation described here is recommended for those with two cars, wanting a longer day. The standard route described drops into the main canyon just as it is getting good and is my personal favorite for a nice casual day in an amazing canyon.

Moki Exit - Not Mindbender - Robbers Roost
Moki Exit - Not Mindbender - Robbers Roost

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