Back Stairwell - Two Dimes Return

This is going to be Saeed's 500th hike! We'll celebrated after the hike at South Tower Park.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP

• You must have done one of my Tier 2 or higher hikes or be able to describe your scrambling experience (places and people). I’m not interested in the trail hikes you’ve done.

AND

• YOU MUST SIGN A WRITTEN WAIVER TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to the written waiver is here:
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdf

You will not be moved to the "going" list without providing a signed waiver by email to the address on the waiver.

If you have already provided a waiver to me, you do not need to provide another one.

Rick W's Hiking page

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HIKE DESCRIPTION

Around the back of the Grand Staircase is an area that doesn't get climbed much. It's easier to get stuck on cliffs. I've climbed it many times, but never developed a set route. This is the route that we'll take as we climb to the top and return down a different path that features part of the "Calico Underground" and Tish Slot.

This hike is similar to the Grand Staircase in elevation gain, but might require a bit more technique in some spots. If you've done the Grand Staircase, then you can do this one. Coming down, however, is a bit more difficult. There are a few places that provide a technical challenge and a little bit of exposure. We may change the route to add "Deyang's Passage."

Not for beginners or those afraid of heights or tight spaces. There are a few places that require intermediate scrambling skills and there is some exposure. You must be able to pull your body weight up and lower yourself down using your arms.

• Helmets are always welcome. Be sure to use one that doesn't block your sight.

• Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you.

• No guests will be allowed without my prior approval.

YOU MUST BE ON THE "GOING" LIST IN ORDER TO GO ON THIS HIKE. CRASHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

Meet location will be sent by message or text the day before the hike.

PASSAGES
• Calico Underground
• Tish Slot

STATS
• Distance: ~ 2 miles round trip.
• Elevation gain: ~ 1050 ft.
• High point: 4232
• Low point: 3604
• Difficulty: moderate
• Pace: ~ 1 mph.
• Children: no.
• Dogs: no.
• Time: 3 hours maximum.
• Bring: At least one liter of water. Snacks

INFORMATION LINKS

Scrambling Tiers
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rickw-scrambling-tiers.pdf

Passages
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Passages.pdf

Pin Program
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pin-Collection.pdf