Bear Creek
Ouray County, Colorado
Uploaded by Bivy Team
03 :20 hrs
4.4 mi
1655 ft
3
Bear Creek is an Ouray classic canyoneering route. The canyon is beautiful but technical as the creek carves a deep narrow gorge. You must be commited and experienced once you enter the canyon. There is exposed downclimbing and a lot of swimming. During heavy snowpack years, the water levels may never be safe. There are 6 rappels with the tallest being 100 ft. Bring rappelling and anchor gear, 70 ft. of webbing, 6 quicklinks, a wetsuit, and a life jacket for weak swimmers.
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Bear Creek | Ouray County, Colorado
Bear Creek is an Ouray classic canyoneering route. The canyon is beautiful but technical as the creek carves a deep narrow gorge. You must be commited and experienced once you enter the canyon. There is exposed downclimbing and a lot of swimming. During heavy snowpack years, the water levels may never be safe. There are 6 rappels with the tallest being 100 ft. Bring rappelling and anchor gear, 70 ft. of webbing, 6 quicklinks, a wetsuit, and a life jacket for weak swimmers.
