Brennen Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3B III (v3a2 III) Raps:9-11, max ↨180ft
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| Condition Reports: | 7 Aug 2021
"I ran this canyon just after reading Brennens autobiography. Unfortunately, the canyon was a disappointment with massive amounts of dead brush and aq |
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34.2820, -118.1359
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Introduction[edit]
Approach[edit]
Take the trail up to the water tank and then follow a use-trail directly along the high point of the ridge to the drop-in.
Descent[edit]
*Groups need to be competent in building/inspecting/backup of natural anchors/webbing as well as proper technique in rappelling on marginal anchors.
R1 - 180 - 200' Bush located at: 34.28160,-118.13573 : ending with a 60' sloped down climb.
*There is a lot of rock fall on this rappel. It is suggested to pull the rope only after everyone has finished the down climb.
Keep the groups small on this route.
R2 - 80' Cairn anchor DCC - Multistage
R3 - 45' Bush DCR - Traverse
*It is suggested to protect the traverse.
R4 - 75' Cairn anchor DCC
R5 - 30' Tree DCL
R6 - 25' Bush DCR
R7 - 30' Tree DCR
R8 - 25' Tree DCC
R9 - 15' Bush DCL
R10 - 45' Bush DCL
R11 - 102' Bolted DCR
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Background[edit]
Brennen Canyon is named in honor of Christopher E. Brennen
First canyoneering descent on December 11, 2016, by Matt Maxon, Ron Lebfrom, Luca Chiarabini, David Angel, and Tiffanie Lin.
Initial Probe of Canyon
