I am planning a trip to the Salome Jug this June. I have a few questions to help me prepare since this appears to be a dangerous hike. I am taking rappelling lessons now since there is a 25' rappel. My instructor asked me to learn more about the anchor system so he can get me ready. Is there only on...

My wife and I are considering an overnight backpacking trip at West Clear Creek. We will head up trail #17. I understand that it is about 5 miles to the place where trail #17 begins heading up to the rim. Instead of heading up to the rim, we were thinking about heading upstream to find a quiet place...