The Squeeze, draining high off the Moroni Slopes, is arguably one of the best and most difficult canyons in the Swell. From either of the two possible trailheads, it is a long day and physical canyon. The reward is an amazingly beautiful and fun canyon, including two natural bridges you go through. Because of the challenges, intermediate canyoneers or better. The canyon, when 1/3 or 1/2 full of water can provide serious pothole challenges, go prepared. If you happen to visit after rains when it is full, it is a delightful romp, and you'll wonder what all the "difficult potholes" talk is about.

The crux keeper pothole often has a fixed line to allow traversing above it, however on my first trip through; the line was missing. A stick clip can be handy in the crux, as well as 1 or 2 other potholes, and likely more expedient than pack tosses depending on your clipping skill level.

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