Seven Tea Cups 3CIII Overnight
Details
Seven Teacups is a short section of Dry Meadow Creek just before it joins the Kern River and is one of the best Class C canyons in California.
Must Have Experience
Beta Link (http://ropewiki.com/Seven_Teacups)
Rating: 3CIII
Time: 4-7hrs
Rapples: 5 up to 60'
We will meet at M Resort and car pool from there. It's approx. 5 hour drive to Johnsondale bridge. We will park here and hike approx. 2.5 mile and drop camp gear along river then cross river and do canyon and return to camp. Next morning we will run canyon again and hike out 2.5miles.
Bring canyoneering gear
Camping/overnight gear
Food/water
Wetsuit required
Please review the Las Vegas Canyoneering Meetup Waiver ( https://www.meetup.com/Las-Vegas-Canyoneering-Meetup-Group/pages/Las_Vegas_Canyoneering_Meetup_-_Liability_Waiver ). All participants are required to sign a copy of the waiver at the event.
Required Minimum Skills:
The ability to rappel
The ability to rig a rappel device to provide the appropriate amount of friction for rope diameters from 8mm to 9mm rigged single or double strand.
The ability to lock off at mid rappel.
The ability to climb and down-climb on rock.
The ability to provide a bottom belay (aka military belay, fireman belay) for a rappeller.
Canyoneering Gear: minimum required for participation
Helmet (meets UIAA standards)
Harness
Rappelling Device
Extra Locking Carabiners (3 or 4)
Safety Tether
Sewn Runners aka Dyneema or Nylon Slings (24 or 48-inch)
Gloves (optional but recommended)
Footwear appropriate to conditions
A pack large enough to carry group gear as well as your personal items
Meetup Etiquette and Attendee Responsibilities:
Canyoneering is a group activity. All participants are expected to contribute in a meaningful way. This may include:
Carrying rope and other equipment. Offering to bring your own ropes to minimize the wear & tear on organizer ropes. Providing basic equipment such as webbing or rapid links . Providing vehicle shuttles when needed. Offer to reimburse event drivers for gas and wear & tear on their vehicles.
When doing a canyon:
Each rappeller should offer the next person down a fireman's belay. At difficult down/up climbs, offer to spot or assist the next person. Do not simply continue on to the next obstacle.
Safety comes first. No canyoneer should ever feel self conscious about asking for assistance.