Slippery When Wet - A Guide to Canyoneering the Sierra Nevada

This comprehensive guidebook covers 67 technical canyon routes from the Kern to the Feather River in California's Sierra Nevada region. It offers detailed descriptions, maps, and an extensive collection of vibrant color photographs. The routes cater to a wide range of experiences, from quick day trips to extended canyoning adventures. Additionally, the book provides in-depth discussions and guidance on predicting and estimating waterflow within the canyons of the region. The Sierra Nevada in California is renowned for offering some of North America's finest swift water canyoning experiences. Its creeks and rivers have sculpted gorges characterized by crystal-clear water, concealed waterfalls, opportunities for cliff jumps, and natural waterslides. During the spring, the snowmelt transforms these creeks into powerful and occasionally treacherous torrents, with water levels decreasing to gentle trickling streams as the snow recedes in the fall. This guidebook encompasses descriptions of