Sceso oggi con flusso medio sui 30-40l (Giovedì 23 erano scesi 35mm di pioggia) per poi crescere dopo alcune piccole confluenze dalla sx arrivano alla fine sui 50-60l. Armi adeguati per questo flusso, ma da migliorare. Abbiamo stretto un dado su una placchetta che girava per 90°. La calata da 15 in sx subito dopo la calatona da 30 necessita di uscire dal flusso e non scendere nella pozza sotto il masso, ma fermarsi sul massone da dove si trova l'armo successivo, sempre in riva sx. Occhio pure al recupero corda poiché sotto al massone c'è un tronco insidioso per incastro corda. A quota 1430 sul greto si può sforrare in entrambe le rive. Se si sale a dx si raggiunge il sentiero d'avvicinamento. Foto 1: la prima calata dove si capisce subito sè il flusso è ok per la discesa Foto 2: corridoi nella prima metà Foto 3: flusso al check point

Descended today with average flow on 30-40l (Thursday 23 had dropped 35mm of rain) then growing after a few small confluences from the left arrive eventually on 50-60l. Adequate arms for this flow, but to be improved. We tightened a nut on a small plate that turned 90°. The 15 rappel on the left immediately after the 30 rappel needs to get out of the flow and not descend into the puddle below the boulder, but stop on the boulder from where the next limb is, still on the left bank. Also watch out for rope recovery as there is a treacherous log under the boulder for rope jamming. At elevation 1430 on the berm you can strain into either bank. If you climb to the right you will reach the approach trail. Photo 1: the first rappel where you can immediately tell if the flow is ok for the descent Photo 2: corridors in the first half Photo 3: flow at the check point

We did some construction works where it was really necessary. Now the canyon can be safely done, but the anchors are still single-points, and sometimes rusty. Taking spare maillons and maybe a bolting kit seem to be a good idea. (The full upgrade would require 20-22 additional bolts.) Here is what we found: 1. 8m R (right) 2. 15m R (two pools to go) 3. 8m R, old but stable piton (two pools to go) 4. 10m L, natural anchor with ropes 5. 15m L 2 points(!), possible dry option on the right with very long traverse (looks scary) 6. 3m R, natural anchor and rope under a boulder, well hidden 7. 12m R 8. 5m obligatory slide (aid point should be added here) 9. 10m R 10. 5m L 11. 13m L 12. 5m R 13. 4m R (also NA on a tree but looks unreliable) 14. 6m R 15. 15m R 16. 5m R (piton and nut) 17. 25m R behind a boulder, another option is 10m back (2 points) 18. 15m L, don't go till the stream but exit to the left 2m before, otherwise you have to climb up a rather slippery boulder to the next anchor 19. 15m L 20. 6m R 21. 10m R 22. 20m R 23. 15m R Narrow all the way, not recommended in high water. There are several improvised exit possibilities in the first part (none verified but look possible).

Schöne Schlucht, sehr rutschig! Verankerungen wirklich in schlechtem Zustand. Viele Rapidglieder fehlen. Haben die Schlucht aber ohne bohren begehen können. Wasserstand war nach 3 Tage leichtem Regen (4-8mm) spaßig/ungefährlich.

Beautiful canyon, very slippery! Anchorages really in bad condition. Many rapid links are missing. But we were able to walk the canyon without drilling. Water level after 3 days of light rain (4-8mm) was fun/dangerous.

The description of the canyon makes you think that you should go in during high water levels, which I do not agree with. I suppose the description was written in the fall or in a dry summer, because on june 4th (and 3 days after a lot of rain) the water level during our descent (see pictures and video) would be what I would consider the maximum level with the current anchor situation. The anchor situation is currently bad - very bad! We had to place nuts and pitons on some rappels (unfortunately only brought a hand drill, did not want to spend too much time drilling). Next person to descend this canyon: please take a drill and a good amount of bolts :) The anchors are currently placed so that you have to take the most intense route straight through the water, which at higher water levels is uncomfortable or dangerous. This can easily be avoided with better anchor placement. Check the water level before you go (follow the path parallel to the Rio Siera the reach the point of the picture).

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