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Canyoneering Colorado

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Matthew E · · Denver, Colorado · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 5

I'm new to the front range and would love to hear any recommendations for canyoneering trips in the state. I realize that this may not be the ideal place to post this, but I was hoping someone had a few recommendations to get me started planning.

Thanks for any help!

Monomaniac · · Morrison, CO · Joined Oct 2006 · Points: 17,295

There are some pretty rad-but-cold-looking wet canyons around Ouray (more here).

Chris Schmidt · · Fruita, CO · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 0

Go to Utah for canyoneering

Austin Baird · · SLC, Utah · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 95

Check out bogley.com or canyoncollective.com - you'll have better luck there.

Merlin · · Grand Junction · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 10
Chris Schmidt wrote:Go to Utah for canyoneering
Yup
Matthew E · · Denver, Colorado · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 5

Thanks!

Merlin · · Grand Junction · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 10
Eric Klammer · · Eagle, CO · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 2,070

Hays Creek

Hays Creek.

Ouray!

Lower Angel Creek
Lower Angel Creek, Ouray, CO.

Middle Oak Creek
Middle Oak Creek, Ouray, CO.

Your best bet for canyoneering (or should I say canyoning) in Colorado is definitely Ouray. Everything from easy cruises to all day adventures. There are many canyons to keep you busy for a week straight, and if you get done early there's fun climbing to fill up the afternoon.

And if you're feeling really adventurous, I happened across a TR of a winter descent of Bear Creek a few years back, so it's doable but probably pretty tough.

Tom Grummon · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 30

For what its worth, A lot of canyoneering in Utah is closer than Ouray.

There is also some near Dinosaur.

Check out this book, its really good once you figure out its formatting.

amazon.com/Technical-Canyon…

Matthew E · · Denver, Colorado · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 5

Thanks, Eric!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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