Cottonwood Wash

[Slot Machine]

On May 29th, 2016, Steph, Aaron ( @OuAaron18 ), Christian, Cole and I hiked over the reef then descended Cottonwood Wash.

I did not pick an ideal approach route, but came close. Even if we did hit it right on the head, this canyon is not worth the hike over the reef. Too much sand slogging, not enough action. *yawn* I look forward to all of the other canyons on this planet that are better than this one.

What really broke our hearts was when we were about an hour into the canyon and we ran into a family hiking up from the bottom, no wetsuits, no harnesses. We were geared to the teeth, so they thought we were having more fun than them -but they were sooo wrong!

Special thanks to Steph and the Oakies for toughing this one out. I'm lucky to canyoneer with such great people.

-Bob

[Scott P]

I did not pick an ideal approach route, but came close. Even if we did hit it right on the head, this canyon is not worth the hike over the reef. Too much sand slogging, not enough action. *yawn* I look forward to all of the other canyons on this planet that are better than this one.

I actually like that one. It's good for kids and beginners as well.

[Iceaxe]

Hahaha.... don't say I didn't warn you. My bypass route from the bottom gets you all the goodies in an easy half day with none of the hardship.

[Slot Machine]

I actually like that one. It's good for kids and beginners as well.

I'd probably like it more if I didn't add so many extra miles to the day. I was pretty bitter by the end.

Hahaha.... don't say I didn't warn you.

We encountered lots of crows last week. Including eating some crow in this instance.