One of the most treacherous aspects of canyoneering, and one that can be nearly impossible to plan for, is the existence of Potholes, or Keeper Holes. Unless you are doing a well-trafficked canyon in...
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Rappelling involves lowering yourself (or having someone else lower you) from an area of higher elevation to an area of lower elevation. That could mean a cliff, a mountain, or a boulder, or could...
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...
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...
When I was about 14 years old, I told my dad that we needed to build a climbing wall up the side of our 2-story house. I walked him outside and pointed out the wall where I wanted it, and explained...