Pasture Canyon | White Roost

Canyoneering Pasture Canyon - White Roost Canyoneering Pasture Canyon

White Roost

Overview

Mon Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. South wind 12 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
70° | 58°
Tue Rain showers likely before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
70° | 53°
Wed Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
77° | 52°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 79.
79° | 52°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 80.
80° | 53°
RATING: 3B
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall (hot in summer)
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, wetsuit in cold times.
RAPPELS: 3 to 15 m ( 50 ft. ) - 25 m ( 83 ft. ) in Pothole Fork
WATER: Generally a couple of short pools. In warmer times of the year, no wetsuit needed.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
Mon Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. South wind 12 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
70° | 58°
Tue Rain showers likely before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
70° | 53°
Wed Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
77° | 52°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 79.
79° | 52°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 80.
80° | 53°
Bottom of the rappel in Pothole Fork
Bottom of the rappel in Pothole Fork
MRK on the rappel in Pothole Fork
MRK on the rappel in Pothole Fork

Pasture is a classic White Roost Canyon. The canyon is quite beginner friendly, having relatively short rappels, and moderate downclimbs that can be well spotted. Although the technical slot section is somewhat short, it offers some great scenery. The standard exit is an improbable route that winds sinuously up from the canyon floor using several sets of cowboy moki steps. Classic! Pasture Canyon is not to be missed if you are looking for a beginner friendly canyon or are just out for a casual day.

Looking for a bit of a challenge? Hardcore canyoneers can up the difficulty by ascending the west fork. Beware, though, it is a bit tricky and only recommended to advanced canyoneers or climbers. (Exposed climbing to 6 m ( 20 ft. ))

As a bonus, the Pothole Fork provides a very short side trip to round out the day, or as an after dinner canyon if your camping in the area. Note, getting to the Pothole Fork requires a high clearance vehicle.

MRK Downclimbing into pothole #2 in pothole fork.
MRK Downclimbing into pothole #2 in pothole fork.
End of slot!
End of slot!

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