yet another maze trip report..

[Kullaberg63]

No, not a GoPro this time.

Brown Betty is class 3. The thing that gets your attention down there is that this is the begining of Cataract. On a good snow year it runs at 50000+ for weeks, and more than half of the private oar boats don't make it through Big Drop 2 right side up at those flows. It is raging and surging, dark brown and full of wood, creating and destroying beaches overnight.

To quote an old book: “For years men have marvelled at the Grand and feared Cataract.”

 

[Artemus]

Thanks for the great TR! You imagine and execute such creative routes. Inspiring.

 

[Blandine]

What a trip!
I'm particularly interested in day 3.
I read entering Jasper canyon is prohibited, but I suppose the hike on the ridge is no problem...or is it?
Do you remember where the best spots of this day were?

 

[Kullaberg63]

Thanks for your question! The whole ridge is quite nice, and not within the restricted area. Getting on it, using our GPS track, provides a quick access from the big limestone spring/camp in Water Canyon. Starting at Chimney Rock would be even simpler, I think. Haven't done this, thou.

Good luck!