Upper Lesslie Gulch (Top Down) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
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Raps:3+, max ↨150ft No Shuttle: Rock type:Volcanic Ash |
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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]
This canyon is a technical slot canyon in Leslie Gulch. Make sure to bring plenty of rope because there are some decently long rappels (150ish feet). The midsection of this canyon is unexplored and may have longer rappels.
Approach[edit]
You can drive to the scree slope that is at the beginning of the canyon. But you need a vehicle with good clearance and off-roading tires, because the road is more of a lightly used trail.
Descent[edit]
The upper and lower section of the canyons have been explored, and has four known rappels 20 ft, 40 ft, 150 ft, and 15 ft (could probably be downclimbed).
Hike on the side of the canyon or have a second car at the upper leslie gulch trailhead.
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Background[edit]
The rock here is trash for the most part, because its compressed ash. Don't trust the rock, be skeptical of every anchor and hold.
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