Canyon Intro Canyon Hike Guide

Workflow

1. 1

   Check Conditions

   30 min

   Check weather upstream — flash flood kills in slot canyons.

   NWS Wind Chill Index Record

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2. 2

   Pack Gear

   30 min

   Pack helmet harness rappel device and dry bags for gear.

   Climbing-Rope Declaration Reconciliation

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3. 3

   Downclimb Sections

   3 hours

   Downclimb easy sections saving rope for mandatory rappels.

   Source-Owned Altitude Adjustment Rule Reconciliation

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4. 4

   Exit Canyon

   1 hour

   Exit before dark verifying all team members accounted for.

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Tools Used

• NWS Wind Chill Index Record
  Primary

  Calculate rope length from rappel list.

• Climbing-Rope Declaration Reconciliation
  Supporting

  Convert canyon length to time estimate.

Reference Materials

• Weather Cancel

  Any upstream rain — do not enter slot canyon.

• Dark Exit

  Canyons slow travel — start early hard turnaround.

• Warning

  Stop immediately if safety conditions change or equipment fails.

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