Wildcat Canyon (West) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
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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 and sweet canyon in the Owyhee's, good for to practicing downclimbs and rappelling.
Approach[edit]
Head straight up the canyon in front of the parking area (main wildcat canyon), then head right up the hill in between main and west wildcat canyon. Continue on top of the ridge, and eventually drop right when possible into west wildcat canyon.
Descent[edit]
Head down the obvious canyon until it starts to narrow, three major down climbs (some people rappel, good natural anchors) and a few smaller downclimbs.
Continue hiking down the canyon until it ends, then cut right over the small hill. Once you reach the top of the small hill your car will be visible.
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Watch out for ticks in the warmer months.
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