Glacial Gulch Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
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9 Aug 2023
"The snow field was way larger than last year and warm rain caused a kind of mini-flood in canyon. We did not bring wet-suits based on last year when f
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48.0990, -121.5700topo
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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.
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Introduction[edit]
A deep fissure caused by faulting. Not named on any maps, but Woodhouse (2009) refers to the area as "Glacial Gulch".
Approach[edit]
Extremely difficult bushwhacking. Canyon not recommended until a better approach can be figured out.
Enter from the confluence at 3050ft.
Descent[edit]
- R1. Enter canyon by down-climbing gravel slope DCR, or sloped rappel off of tree.
- R2. 12ft rap off bolts DCR. Difficult but possible down-climb.
- R3. 80ft rap off bolts DCR. Narrow waterfall.
- R4. 70ft rap off bolts DCR.
- R5. 25ft rap off bolts DCL.
- R6. 25ft rap off bolts DCL.
- R7. 50ft rap off bolts DCL.
- R8. 30ft sloped rappel from deadman anchor. Difficult but possible down-climb.
- R9. 40ft rappel off bolts DCR. Very slippery.
- R10. 140ft rappel off bolts center canyon. Rope abrasion hazard.
Stay in the stream-bed until you meet Deer Creek, cross it and schwack up to the road.
After the large waterfall you can escape to the fields DCR which seems like a more direct route, but this is not recommended. Very tedious going.
Aerial photo of lower segment
Looking up canyon from the confluence, August 20th, 2020. Snow stays late into the year.
Background[edit]
- First descent by Eric Jorgenson, Mike Andrews, Amy Kolor, Lauren Kenyon, and Joe Sepiol on August 20, 2022.
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48.0990, -121.5700
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