Leave No Trace
Principles of Outdoor Ethics Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of …
Commands & Signals
COMMUNICATION: Canyoneering Signals COMMUNICATION: Canyoneering Verbal Commands “On Belay?” Short for “Are you on belay?” Climber or rappeller asking belayer if he/she is ready. “Belay On!” Short for “Yes, the …
Canyon Rating System
Canyon Rating System (i.e.: 3CIII, 4BRIV) Note: Ratings refer to descents in normal conditions, during what is considered the normal season for the canyon. Adverse conditions such …
Canyoneering Ropes
All About Canyoneering Ropes Rope Comparison Rope/Size Sheath/Core Strength Elongation #/100’ Features $/200’ Imlay Canyon Fire 8.3mm Polyester/Polyester 4100lbf 1.2% @ 300lbf 3.9# Hydrophobic, Tight Weave, Durable $160 Imlay Canyonero 9.2mm Polyester/Polyester 5000lbf 1.25% …
What is Packrafting?
This is what you need to know about Packrafting. Browse more topics under our ‘Knowledge’ tab!
Knots Bends Hitches
Knots, Bends & Hitches The following knots, bends and hitches are the bare minimum to know in a Canyoneering environment. While one may prefer certain knots to others, it is …
Rappelling Classes
Rappelling is the primary skill of Canyoneering. Finding the right course is the difference between enjoying it, and …..
What is Canyoneering?
Canyoneering (aka Canyoning, Gorging, Kloofing) is the technical adventure sport of traveling down steep and narrow canyons using a variety of techniques that may include hiking, scrambling, boulder hopping, rock climbing, jumping, …