What we’re about
WMC Canyoneering Organizers use this meetup.com group for event participation management (the "going" list, the "waitlist", the "Not Going" list) and for easy event communications (notifications, comments, emails).
Historically the WMC used this meetup group to make perspective WMC members aware that the WMC was much more than a hiking, climbing, biking, ... organization. Since April 2020 it has been used exclusively by the WMC Canyoneers. Hence to revive the original perspective we've created the new meetup.com group Discover the Wasatch Mountain Club, and we encourage you to join it, and the WMC.
https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org is the official website for the WMC. To see this month's activities visit the WMC Activity Calendar. The WMC is for individuals interested in safely participating in outdoor activities, wilderness preservation across the Wasatch Mountains and beyond, and socializing with other like minded individuals. It was incorporated in 1920 and is now 100 years old!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- THE SWELLTBD, Salt Lake City, UT
We currently have one leader and could use one more. In the meantime, we are dropping our group size to 6 plus the leader and organizer. Participants must complete EL training or equivalent to demonstrate basic canyoneering competencies. See the WMC main Meetup page for a full schedule of free and paid workshops, classes, and practice sessions.
Schedule is as follows:
1:00pm Friday: Double Arch, meet directly at canyon trailhead promptly at 1 (see beta for directions). If you can't make it, meet us Friday evening at the campsite.
Saturday: Lower Eardley
Sunday: Zero G
All three canyons are 3B with potholes; you may want a wetsuit if it's a cool or cloudy weekend. Otherwise bring the regular gear for canyons. Zero G involves stemming and downclimbs that may be difficult to some- READ THE BETA for all three canyons and assess your own skills before RSVPing. These are not guided trips and you are responsible for your safety.Double Arch: https://www.roadtripryan.com/go/t/utah/san-rafael-swell/double-arch-canyon
Lower Eardley: https://www.roadtripryan.com/go/t/utah/san-rafael-swell/eardley
Zero G: https://www.roadtripryan.com/go/t/utah/san-rafael-swell/zerog, https://www.bluugnome.com/cyn_route/san-raf-swell/san-raf-swell_zero-gravity/san-raf-swell_zero-gravity.aspxCamping will be at the Lower Eardley trailhead. The trailhead requires some clearance so we will need help shuttling any participants who do not have capable vehicles. This is a dispersed campsite without facilities. Please be prepared to pack out all trash including solid human waste (WAG bag or toilet setup). Taco potluck Saturday night for those who want to participate.
Text Bridget with any questions: 215-680-6499
What to bring:
• Harness (Canyoneering style preferred as it has a horizontal tie-in as opposed to a regular climbing harness)
• Helmet
• Rappel Device (Totem, ATS, Pirana, CRITR2, SQWUREL or similar) and VT prusik. (No ATCs or similar tube-type device or Figure 8s.)
• 3-4 Locking Screw-Gate Carabiners (HMS, pear-shape preferred)
• Wetsuit
• Water, food and snacks for the weekend
• REQUIRED- A personal anchor system, safety tether, etc.
• Dress appropriately for anticipated weather (long sleeve shirt/pants, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, windbreaker/jacket, and whatever else you may need to stay comfortable for each day.).Being a member of this meetup group is not enough, you must be a member of WMC to attend this event. Non WMC members can join via [https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org/join](https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org/join)
Rule #1 for free events....DON'T CANCEL! If you must cancel, please do so in a timely manner that allows the person taking your place time to prepare and attend. Last minute cancellations are a bummer and are to be avoided. If you can't attend the event in its entirety, please change your RSVP as well. Thanks!
• No +1 RSVPs. If you know someone who would like to attend, please have them join the meetup group and sign up using their own account.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that: Canyoneering and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death; The organizers of this meetup and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event; You release and forever discharge the organizers jointly and severally from any actions, causes of actions, claims, damage, loss including death or injury which may be sustained from participating in this Meetup event.
• All attendees are participating at this event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury or loss in whatever form to themselves or their guests.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and release, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim including a lawsuit or other action arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.
• Review the Acknowledgment of Risk, and Release from Liability form - [https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org/docs/ActivityReleaseForm1Page.pdf](https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org/docs/ActivityReleaseForm1Page.pdf)
