Newton Canyon

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Schedule:
Meet at 8:15 - We start walking at 8:30
We’ll do the 2 rappels then go for a nice picnic spot in a “cave” at the bottom of the lower 15’ Zuma waterfall.

Location:
Meet here: https://goo.gl/maps/SfWujThu85tCbmNH7?coh=178573&entry=tt

Weather:
Local weather forecast. Check before the trip!
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-118.81548509001729&lat=34.07607786247942#.ZF2RPX3MKHs

The Canyon:
All canyon info is available here:
https://ropewiki.com/Newton_Canyon
2 rappels - Up to 50'
Mileage - 1.2 round trip

Canyon Logistics:
* All participants must have all required gear to pass through the canyon
Easy beginner’s canyon. Not much experience needed
Water level - Wet. Swim trunks or Bathing suit

Bring:
Hiking Gear:
Backpack. Water. Lunch/snacks. Clothing appropriate to anticipated weather. Hat. Sunscreen.
Recommended: Small First-Aid kit + Emergency Kit.

Gardening:
I expect the canyon will be over-grown after this winter.
* Bring your favorite Bypass Pruners, Hedge Sheers, Saw, Machete or whatever you have.

Canyoneering Gear Must Per Person:
Harness + Rappelling Device, 4-5 Extra Locking Carabiners, Safety Tether. Helmet. Ascending set of your choice. Whistle.
Minimum 10’ of Webbing and 1 Quick-link to help with anchors.

Ropes:
I will bring one 100' rope. We can use another100' for backup

Beta:
For your safety and others: Please be sure to have the Beta and Map of the canyon

TRIP RULES (or Safe & Smart Hiking)
> Leave your trip plan and expected start & finish times with a trusted friend or family member.
> Do what you can to be: Trail ready. Weather ready. Emergency ready.
> Stick together! On the hike’s in and out of the canyon do not walk away from the group, wait for others. If you need to use the (natural) facilities, Let someone know before you disappear.
> While rappelling - DO NOT spread the group over more than 2 waterfalls at a time.

THE FINE PRINT
> This is not a guided trip! Canyoneering is a team sport where every member should be able to rappel well, build new anchors and inspect existing ones, rig for all contingencies, manage ropes efficiently and contribute in every aspect of the adventure. All participants should have appropriate training and/or sufficient previous experience.
> You are responsible for your own and your party’s safety.

W A R N I N G
Rappelling, Canyoneering, Rock Climbing, Rescue Training and other Outdoor Activities ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS! Each may result in serious injury or death. Rocks and holds may break or be slippery, fixed protection may fail, and weather may deteriorate, these and other factors, such as rock fall, inadequate or faulty protection, etc., may all increase the level of danger and the chances of an accident. Furthermore, human errors or judgment mistakes may be made as well. Do not participate in any training or activity unless you understands and accepts the risks associated with such activities. If you choose to participate in any training or activity - You do so at your own risk.
No one is perfect and no one always does everything perfectly. By participating or allowing your children to participate, you agree that you will not hold any of the volunteer Organizers responsible in any way, shape, or form for anything that happens to you, your children or anyone else.
You should always check yourself (and others) and the rope systems before use to the best of your knowledge and ability.
Any failure to follow safety rules and instructions may result in injury or death!
NO ONE INVOLVED IN PLANNING, FACILITATING OR VOLUNTEERING TO GUIDE ANY TRAINING OR ACTIVITY MAKES ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF THE INFORMATION TAUGHT.