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 (1)
See all- 2025 Canyoneering Rendezvous in Capitol Reef!!!Sandcreek RV Park, Torrey, UT
THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN YET. DO NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL IT IS OPENED FOR RSVPS!
THIS DESCRIPTION STATES, REFUNDS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON A VERY LIMITED BASIS. THE RSVP IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
DETAILS ARE DIFFERENT FROM YEARS PAST! PLEASE ENDURE THE LENGTH OF THIS POST! THANKS!
EVERY person that wants to go needs their own Meetup profile, with a picture AND YOUR NOTIFICATIONS NEED TO BE TURNED ON. Meetup accounts are approved by the club and requests to join the WMC Meetup take time to approve. Also, you must be a member of the WMC BEFORE SIGNING UP, sign up here https://www.wasatchmountainclub.org/join. At some point, your membership will be confirmed. No plus 1s. There may be unique circumstances that don’t require the WMC membership. Contact Shane for exceptions to membership.
This is where everything related to the rendezvous will be posted! Make sure your notifications are on until the rendezvous is over. The fee covers shirts, gear used by leaders, rope use, fuel for leaders and RAFFLE STUFF!! 100% is spent on this rendezvous. The picture of the shirt is last years, just to give you and idea. Please use the sizing chart to determine your size.
- When the event opens, Click on ATTEND. Meetup will keep track of the order to the second.
- If you make the going list, you need to send the $90 fee to me within 48 hours of making the list. Venmo is easiest. Shane-Wallace-19 and last 4 are 6372.
- After the fee is sent, you need to do 2 things. Call the Sand Creek Campground and tell them you are with the WMC, Wasatch Mountain Club Rendezvous, and get your site. (435) 425-3577 Second, sign up for the potluck. Copy and paste this URL into your search: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=TMWY2201
- Finally, after clicking on the photo of the sizing chart in the photo list to se the sizing for men and women, use the sizing chart to determine your shirt size (sorry it is in CM), copy this link into your search and complete the information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3HpOELqqzTpZIRSdTZqHmzj_fxM2s3NM0QU8_IYTZISSmbg/viewform?usp=pp_url
Know that leaders get priority on the list. They may be added at any time and may cause the limit of attendees to be exceeded.
**New this year-there will be no refunds with VERY limited exceptions! Also, you must attend to receive your shirt. Please avoid cancelling at all costs.
We will be at Sand Creek in Torrey, UT and only 12 miles from the Capitol Reef Visitors Center. A group tent site is available. There are cabins and RV sites available as well. Showers will be available along with bathrooms, etc. The cost is $90 dollars for the event, per person, in addition to the camping that you will cover on your own. Spaces are limited to approximately 40 tents. Please keep your tent size to a minimum and maximize the space. Most will arrive on Wednesday night and stay until Sunday.
You are responsible for all food, camping gear, fees and canyoneering gear including harness, helmet, descender, ropes, safety tether, locking carabiners, closed toe shoes minimum, wetsuits, etc. Hiking at a reasonable pace is required. Elbow pads and knee pads standard equipment.
The annual Swedish Crepe Potluck tradition will continue this year!!! The Perfect Potluck will be provided so you can sign up for an item to bring. Dana and I will make the crepes! Also, don't forget the annual raffle where all attendees can win some really fabulous canyoneering gear and stuff!
The Wednesday start time implies that you should arrive Wednesday night if you want to run a canyon on Friday. THERE ARE ALWAYS PEOPLE ON THE WAITLIST. ATTENDANCE OF ALL 4 DAYS IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! There will be canyons to descend all 4 days. Sunday canyons will be short canyons so people can get on the road. At the latest, you should be ready to leave camp by 8:00 am each morning and prepared as needed for the canyon you will descend that day. Some departure times will be earlier. Each member will sign up for canyons the night before or early in the morning before the group leaves. There is a pavilion that will be our hub.
You can coordinate with the people in this group and arrange carpools, camping arrangements, among other things. Don't be deceived by the length of the canyon. Some locations will require shuttles or drives that will make many canyons a full day. Bring your wetsuit!
BONUS: THURSDAY, Shane will provide a full day of training for anyone that wants to learn the basics of canyoneering and then put it to use on Saturday and Sunday. I need to know if anyone is interested prior to the event.
