Sidewinder Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3A III (v3a1 III) Raps:9, max ↨140ft
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| Best season: | Nov-Mar (avg for this region)
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36.0412, -116.7122
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Introduction[edit]
Very good conglomerate narrows at the bottom, after the last rap. Worth even as a non-technical hike from the bottom. In fact, it may be better to do the lower section of the canyon first, then connect back with the approach trail at a saddle right below the last rappel.
Approach[edit]
Descent[edit]
Waypoints in the KML map contain detailed descriptions of all the rappels (courtesy of Bluugnome.com).
Exit[edit]
Red tape[edit]
Beta sites[edit]
BluuGnome.com : Sidewinder Canyon- Super Amazing Map : Sidewinder Canyon
- https://www.facebook.com/scott.swaney/media_set?set=a.10150151477922930.342292.668617929&type=3
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Background[edit]
RICK KENT DISCOVERY - WAS PART OF THE SUPPORT TEAM AT FIRST DESCENT 2-21-11 - (SCOTT SWANEY) -HAVE MORE BETA & PHOTOS
Discovered and named by Rick Kent. First descent, 21 February 2011: Angie Capece, Mike Cressman, John Diener, Alisse Fisher, Luke Galyan, Paul Garry, Aysel Gezik, Ron Hudson, Rick Kent, Malia McIlvenna, Carol Petrelli, Kathy Rich, Scott Swaney, Tina Tretina, Kevin Trieu, Abby Wines, Randy Worth. (Alphabetical order.)
