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Upper Stair - North Wash
Tags: Type:Canyon, Season:Spring, Season:Summer, Season:Fall, Difficulty:Average Joe
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Overview:

Rating: 3A I
Length: 2-4 Hours
Gear: A short rope may be handy for beginners
Water: Generally little or none, most pools should be avoidable.
Flash flood Danger: Moderate, but you can see the whole drainage and skies on the approach.
Season: Any.

Hype:

Upper Stair is a great, short outing. Although not technical, it does involve a lot of chimneying and stemming, so is only recommended for technical canyoneers. Being a short route, with no rappels, allows this canyon to be enjoyed while carrying minimal gear.
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My History:

I have been through Upper Stair several times, most recently in the winter of 2007. The first time we went all the way down to Highway 95. The upper section is definitely the best section of the canyon.
 
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