Canyon Index Policies

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There is a canyon index in the forums, visible only to ACA Members and Registered Forum Users. intended as a central reference for canyon beta resources available on the internet and in guidebooks.

The index is organized by geographic areas to make searching for information easy.

Success of this project will depend on our users.

If you have information about a canyon that is not listed, post it.
If you have updates for a canyon that is listed, post it.

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POLICIES FOR POSTING IN THE CANYON INDEX

DISCLAIMER: The canyon information in this section of our website is submitted by our users. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, that the information is accurate or reliable. By using the information you assume the risk of descriptive errors and are solely responsible for your own safety.

FORMAT FOR CANYON BETA
New canyon information should be submitted using the format shown in the next post. It is okay to leave some sections blank if you do not have complete information.

PARTIAL INFORMATION AND UPDATES
If information for a canyon is incomplete, please help us complete the information by posting a reply to the canyon's thread with any information you have. If you have updates regarding permanent or semi-permanent condition changes, please help us by posting it.

Examples of permanent and semi-permanent changes might include: bolts that were added or removed, new log jams or old ones that are now gone, potholes that have filled with sand or debris, road or trail closures, new trails, etc.

Moderators will review updates from time to time and edit primary listing information to reflect changes.

KEEP DISCUSSIONS RELEVANT
All discussions in Canyon Index threads should remain relevant to the canyon information presented. Thread content should be limited to:

Condition updates.
Anchor updates.
Accidents that have occurred in the canyon.

If you have questions about the canyon, are seeking partners to do the canyon with you or have a trip report, please post in the "Beta, Partners and Trip Reports" section of the forums.

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FORMAT FOR CANYON INFO - REFERENCING SOURCE

Canyon Name
Brief description here.

For more detailed information: Link to Source

Rating:
Time Required:
Longest Rappel:

Permit Information
Text here.

Preferred Season
Text here.


FORMAT FOR NEW CANYON INFO SUBMISSION

Canyon Name
Brief description here.

Rating:
Time Required:
Longest Rappel:

Permit Information
Text here.

Camping/Lodging
Text here.

Preferred Season
Text here.

Water Concerns
Text here.

Special Challenges
Text here.

Equipment Suggestions
Text here.

Topographic Maps
Text here.

Directions to Trailhead
Text here.

Trailhead UTM Grid Coordinate
Text here.

Approach
Text here.

Canyon Entry UTM Grid Coordinate
Text here.

Description
Text here.

Exit
Text here.

Canyon Exit UTM Grid Coordinate
Text here.