Bozoo Creek

Bozoo Creek Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3C IV (v3a4 IV) Swift water Raps:‌13+, max ↨200ft Metric Overall: 8.5h  ⟷2.1mi Approach: 3h  ↑1500ft Descent: 5.5h  ⟷0.6mi  ↑1300ft Exit: 0min  ↑0ft No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:Passenger
Location:	46.4369, -121.6358
Condition Reports:	2 Feb 2019 "We ran Bozoo again as part of our Freeze Fest. Air temps were in the upper 40s when we got to the starting point around 9:30 AM. There was minimal pac
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Regions:	North America Pacific Northwest  United States Washington South Cascades

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Welcome! Canyons in the Pacific Northwest can be different from those you might be used to. Be ready for unlinked bolts, retrievable traverse lines, and challenging aquatic environments. For more on local practices, and the best way to get started in the region, check out the WCC Safety page. Unlinked Bolts - groups should be comfortable rigging unlinked bolts, either temporarily linking them for all but the last person, or using a passive redundancy method. Most importantly, if you find two bolts side by side that are unlinked, do not add webbing to them. Linking bolts designed to be unlinked will likely cause damage during seasonal floods. Traverse Lines - many canyons are rigged to allow traverse line access to an exposed anchor station. This should be done using self-belay or team belay techniques. Do not leave fixed lines in the canyons. Challenging Environments - the highly aquatic nature of PNW canyons can surprise many. Cold temperatures, slippery rocks, loud waterfalls, and strong currents all lead to unexpected problems. Do not underestimate the need for strong team work and technical proficiency. Belays are frequently not possible. Unattended gear will sink or float away. Sliding and jumping is the cause of most major injuries, so it's critical to effectively communicating water depth & submerged hazards.

Background

The first descent of Bozoo Creek occured on February 10, 2018 with Haruka James Clay Lipcomb, Barry Specht, Doug Hecker, Jake Huddleston, and Tiffanie Lin. We started the day at 32F and ended the day at 32F and likely were slightly hypothermic. Freezefest I occurred and we decided to name this creek Bozoo Creek since we felt like a bunch of bozos for running it during the Winter and the next creek over is Yozoo Creek.