RAINBOW CANYON 3AI

November 11, 2019


Standing over the gorge as wind carries dust and debris over the rim has me pondering the origins of this volcanic canyon. Water and time eroded away a gorge exposing the deposits of reds and yellows through bands in the wall and leaving a tale of fire and smoke for this regions hostile past.

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Q3M1zpyusO-gjfskk0AFLLZflT_a0EcI


Rainbow canyon is a short half day canyon just outside of the west side of Death Valley. Many people come to visit the overlook and, if they are lucky, have a chance to see fighter jets fly through. Fewer still, get a chance to see the canyon up close of be in the inner drainage of rainbow canyon. 

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1AAvz90rh4SbOV0AiKRZ7uH4_O7cdQvnp


3 raps of 170 and less were encountered in rainbow canyon along with a pothole at the bottom of rap 2. This pothole appeared to be a bit difficult
To climb out of but rigging a belay from the top easily solves that problem so you can belay anyone who ventures into the cauldron. 

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1dyUdvDrMCKEbNvzopxin4UuD0SJamJXs


A ridge hike out takes you back to the top with 3 hours of fun from car to
Car. 

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1B3q-88bYVbpy0p25PUbja8xqt5acWi4A

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