Rappelling - Red Ledges, Spanish Fk Cyn (Intro Clinic)

*This is a lottery event. You will be notified on March 15th if you got in. If you are on the waiting list, you will be notified as spots open up.

Itinerary -

Carpooling - 7am

Trailhead - 8am

Rappelling - 830-1230 pm (We may also be doing an afternoon group 1-5pm)

Directions - Red Ledges Picnic Area, Diamond Fk Cyn, Spanish Fk Cyn

Rappelling - There are several great rappel spots here.

Beginner section is straight ahead of the parking lot past the bathrooms about 100 ft and then take a right up a small gully to a boulder about 10 feet high and 30 feet long. There were hand lines hanging off of this. Scramble up boulder to base of 40 ft rappel area with 2 bolted routes and one bolt/tree anchor on the right. Access from the left and then scramble up right to the top.

Moderate to advanced rappel area is straight ahead of bathrooms on the left. There are 2 bolted rappels about 30 feet. Access from the backside or scramble up from the front left. The left rappel has a 40 degree slope and causes a swing after going over the edge with significant rope "sawing". The right rappel site is easy.

Advanced rappel off the Arch. This is accessed to the right of the parking lot and around the right side of the arch and up to the left. There is a 20 ft scramble and then 15 ft traverse that is nice to set up with a hand line for those not great at rock climbing. There are 2 sets of bolts at the top of the arch with multiple single bolts for safety lines. This is about 80 ft with mostly a hanging rappel. https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106466736/red-ledges

Gear - Harness (can rent), climbing helmet (can rent - can use ski helmets but not bike helmets), leather gloves, thin T-shirt, thin long-sleeve shirt, fleece, rain jacket, shorts or hiking pants, running shoes or boots, 1 L water , 2-4 snacks, small backpack, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, first aid kit.

Rentals -

Harness: $5/day (BYU Outdoors Unltd); $17 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)

Helmet: $4/day (BYU Outdoors Unltd); $4/day (UVU Outdoor Adventure Center)

Guide: Emily Hacken 801-860-4591

Base Commander: JD Hacken 801-793-1809