Name: Snow Canyon Scramble
Start: 2024-11-22T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-11-22T16:00:00-07:00

Paul Wiens, leader 630.890.8342. Class 1-3, 5 miles, about 1200 ft ascent, slow pace, strenuous due to obstacles, 6 hours max. There are usually a few hikers who underestimate the effort and skill needed for this hike. Outback members only due to limited hike (10).

Think you know every crack and canyon in Snow Canyon? Think again. Some exposure, stemming in cracks is required; make sure you are comfortable with slanted and steep slickrock and are wearing sticky boots. The first crack requires a class 3 move so if you have trouble at this spot, you will be required to return to the parking lot. If you may be a candidate for this turn around, please drive your car into Snow Canyon.

At another juncture, two routes will be offered: a moderate boulder crack requiring no special skills and a class 3.5 crack which I can barely manage (but love). The most daunting crack (see featured photo) requires lowering of packs and serious stemming descent.

Weather TBD. Recommend wearing long pants, long-sleeved shirts and gloves unless you like to bleed.

Meet at the Ivin's City Park to carpool and drive to Petrified Dunes TH. You will need a pass to drive into Snow Canyon SP. Hiking begins on a trail, then explores cracks, holes, canyons and hidden places in the Petrified Dunes area.

Outback Club hikes and trips are not led by professional guides. Each member or guest participates at his/her own risk. All hikers are *required* to be familiar with and adhere to the *[Member Guidelines](http://ohcosu.com/public_files/member_guidelines.pdf)*.

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