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Clinic
Canyoning Skills Practice Session - Quicksilver Creek
Beginner Canyon for new Canyon Course graduates to get more experience descending and rigging in an Aquatic Canyon
- Sat, Aug 17, 2024
- Seattle Canyoning Committee
- Canyoning
- Adults
- Basic Canyon
- Moderate
- Mileage: 2.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- FULL (5 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The group will meet on the morning of 8/17 at the Kachess Ridge Trailhead at 8am. Each participant will need to have all of their own personal gear for this trip however, ropes , rope bags and backpacks for the canyon will be provided. We will be packed up and ready to hike by 8:30am, so if you need more than 30mins to get yourself ready, arrive as early as needed to be ready to go by 8:30am.
Summary
This Canyon activity is open to all members of the Mountaineers canyoning program. This Canyon will focus primarily on basic level skills and will allow Basic Canyon graduates the opportunity to practice their rigging. Leaders and more advanced participants will be present to keep an eye on safety.
Participants must have the prerequisite training to participate in the practice session.
Location: Quicksilver Canyon
Time: 8am
What to Bring
Please bring your personal canyoning gear (harness, helmet, carabiners, lanyards, rappel device, ascending equipment, etc). wetsuits and canyoning shoes are required. Gloves are encouraged but not required. Please bring layers appropriate for your level of comfort. Snacks, filtered water bottle and lunch are encouraged.
Agenda
To descend the Canyon safely while having a lot of fun and practice rigging for new graduates
8am: Arrive and pack up gear and start hiking by 8:30am Please arrive on time.
Quicksilver Creek
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208
USGS Kachess Lake - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Please bring your personal canyoning gear (harness, helmet, carabiners, lanyards, rappel device, ascending equipment, etc). Wetsuits and canyoning shoes are required. Gloves are encouraged but not required.