Bear Creek

Trip

Basic Canyon - Bear Creek

We will do a basic canyon in the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest called Bear Creek with 7 rappels up to 80 feet. It is near Galena off Route 2.

  • Basic Canyon
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 2.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 600 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,900 ft

Beta for this route can be found at:  https://ropewiki.com/Bear_Creek_(NF_Skykomish_River)

Wildfires will to a large extent dictate where we can go. An interactive map can be found at: https://www.iqair.com/us/air-quality-map/usa/washington/seattle

We will re-route to another Basic Canyon as needed if air quality, flames, sudden downpours, river flow, etc., dictate. 

To be sent out once registration closes. 

Route/Place
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Whistle
  • Variable friction descender
  • Cowstails
  • Wetsuit or Dry Suit
  • Pack suitable for keeping things dry
  • Canyon shoes
  • Snacks/Lunch
  • Water filter or water bottle
  • Headlamp

 

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