Conda Coolero Introduction
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Conda Coolero Introduction

Rating: 3-C1 I ****
Time: 2-3 hours
Season: Low: June-Aug Norm: June–Aug High: June-Sept
Number of Raps: 3
Longest Rap: ~65ft
Gear: 1x 200ft rope, 60ft webbing, 3 rapides, wetsuit, technical canyoneering gear
Rubber: During high summer, can be done without. Most would probably like a shortie or 2mm/3mm.
Hazards: This canyon is pretty much a romp. Basic anchor skills are required. There is some rock fall hazard in the middle section of the canyon.

 Vehicle: Carefully driven passenger car or high clearance 2WD
Car Shuttle: None
Approach: None
Exit: 0.6mi and +600 vertical feet

Introduction:

Conda Coolero is beautiful, short canyon located in the Northern California Coast Range. While not truly a Sierra Canyon, Conda Coolero is an exciting romp through a chert slot canyon. Because of its very manageable flow during the summer and the lack of difficult technical obstacles it is a great place for beginners to get a taste of class C canyoneering and hone their skills. However, be warned, early in the season Conda Coolero will be quite difficult due to significant flow. During this time, the canyon is NOT a place for beginners. Please carfully assess the flow and your group’s ablities before attempting this or any other decent.

Conda Coolero is also just plain beautiful. The light grey rock, emerald pools and towering walls should not be missed whether you are just getting your feet wet or you are an experienced class C canyoneer! This one is guaranteed fun.



The flow in Conda Coolero is all natural and will diminish as peak snowmelt gets more distant. Though a decent of Conda Coolero would not be advised during peak snowmelt, the bigger issue will be too little water, not too much. During most years the flow through the canyon will get very low sometime in August, which could lead to stagnant pools and other “Utah-like” water conditions that are probably best avoided. If the first few pools are emerald green, beautiful and inviting, you are
probably good to go.

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