
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.
- Sat, Aug 17, 2024
- Seattle Canyoning Committee
- Canyoning
- Adults
- Basic Canyon
- Moderate
- Mileage: 2.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 600 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,900 ft
- FULL (5 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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.
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