The Sierra Canyons Story
Imagine yourself standing at the edge of a granite precipice. Below you, thousands of gallons of crystal clear water tumble down spectacular falls into a sparkling blue-green pool below. Above you the scene is repeated over and over in a sort of twisting watery staircase. To the side, rocky canyon walls tower high and are capped with the green of coniferous forest. Above that the azure sky, magnificent in its color and the sun shining bright and casting shadows on the canyon walls. The breeze is warm, the water cold. You throw your rope and begin your descent through the amazing falls. That is a typical scene in a technical Sierra canyon and it is magical!
Disclaimer
WARNING:
Canyoneering is dangerous! The routes described within the Sierra Canyons website contain difficult technical obstacles that require specific knowledge and skill to overcome successfully. The knowledge and skills required to descend these canyons are too extensive to list at length here. If you have to ask what these are, you do not have the knowledge or skills required to descend these canyons safely. DO NOT ATTEMPT DESCENTS OF THESE CANYONS WITHOUT SEEKING OUT TRAINING. Attempting descents of any of the canyons described on the Sierra Canyons webite without proper knowledge and skills, could and probably will result in serious injury or death.
How to Use Sierra Canyons Route Descriptions
The route descriptions provided on this site contain a wealth of information that can allow the canyoneer to assess a route for appropriateness and assist in the planning and execution of a fun and successful descent. The information below provides a basic guide to using this information as well as some references to additional information should it be required.
