Rappelling is dangerous- most climbing and canyoneering accidents happen on the rappel. There isn't a lot of room for error when you are 100 feet up a cliff. It's worth it to always take the...

If you search for "Canyoneering Shoes" on Amazon, only one pair of shoes appears (and it's out of stock!). Search for them online, and one of the first options is a pair of climbing shoes (could...

First, it should be noted that the majority of climbing accidents happen during the rappel. Rappelling (abseiling) is inherently dangerous, and you need to exercise extreme caution when...

Remember the anchor is the only thing that holds you up while rappelling. Don't be thoughtless and rush the task, but take your time and double check that you have a sturdy and trustworthy anchor to...

Abseiling and rappelling require less gear and equipment than rock climbing. When you are hanging from a cliff, you need to have the right supplies. What do you need to rappel? We'll look at the...

One of the best parts about canyoneering is coming up on a rappel or turning a corner and having absolutely no idea what lies ahead. Is there an anchor? Is there water? Snow? How deep is it? You...