Christopher Creek (Box) Canyon

[ilipichicuma]

Not our first time through this canyon, but still a fantastic time.

The approach to Christopher Creek is still a bit of a mystery to me. I've gotten in just fine both times I've done it, but I'm pretty sure I'm not going the right way. However, with the canyon reached, we suited up and headed down. The water was cold, but not unpleasant, and the canyon was flowing beautifully.

I came to the conclusion on this trip that Christopher Creek could probably be completed without ropes if you weren't into, you know, safety. Our whole group rappelled twice, though I'm pretty sure the first one could have been downclimbed. We also did a couple of the "send someone down the rope to check the depth and then everyone else jumps" thing, which is always a blast.

Christopher Creek is one of my favorite Arizona canyons. You get a lot of fun for not a whole lot of work, and it's a good way to cool off when temperatures in Phoenix are well into the 100 degree range.

Please excuse the quality of the photos and videos, my waterproof camera kind of sucks. It wasn't lying about being waterproof, and I suppose it never claimed to take amazing pictures, but it definitely doesn't take great pictures.









I'm not sure why I did a Roman salute in this picture, but I still look awesome.

[dakotabelliston]

Looks like a perfect day !!!