Untrimmed Bush Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
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Raps:3, max ↨70ft No Shuttle:None Rock type:Rhyolite |
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23 Mar 2021
"Avoid.. The entire canyon is full to the brim with tumbleweeds. They are dense, sharp and unforgiving, making this canyon a highly unpleasant and
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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 short, fun adventure through a quick drop in rhyolite rock out in the Owyhees. There has been a little water to step through each time it has been done. Expect up to knee deep water. If you're lucky, you may get through completely dry.
Approach[edit]
We hiked up from the Southeast side of the canyon. It climbs quickly, but it's pretty straight forward.
Descent[edit]
The first rappel comes immediately and the other two are directly after that. There are a couple sections of breaking through tumbleweeds as deep as you are tall, thus the name Untrimmed Bush. I would advise against doing this canyon in warmer months as you would never know if you were about to step on a rattlesnake through all of that tumbleweed. If you bring snake guards, well then have at it anytime of the year. Each of the three anchors are from pinched rocks or slung boulders.
You're basically back at your vehicle at the finish.
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