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What are Rappel Rings Used For?

Rap rings are a staple in any climber's rack. They're inexpensive, durable, and they make a nice noise when they jingle together on your harness. What is a Rappel Ring? A rappel ring is a ring of...

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Is Canyoning Dangerous? Canyoneering Safety Tips

Canyoning (Canyoneering in the US) shares a lot of the same risks as hiking, rappelling, and swimming. Some of these risks can be mitigated by preparing ahead with special gear, and some are largely...

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What to Wear Canyoneering for Optimal Safety and Performance

Conditions can change in a matter of minutes. Temperatures vary wildly between the surface of the earth and the depths of the cracks and crevices canyoneers find themselves in. You need to think...

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How to Rappel Without Leaving Gear

When exploring a canyon for the first time, groups generally have to rig each rappel with a fixed line and leave the ropes behind in case they have to bail. Once they've mapped out the number and...

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Top 5 Places to Canyoneer in Utah

It's hard to pick the best places to canyoneer in Utah. The whole southern half of the state is a canyoneering playground, with canyons on every end of the spectrum. There are very simple...

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Best Canyoneering in Arizona for Beginners

No matter where you are in Arizona, there are amazing canyons dotted throughout the state. Arizona is one of my favorite places for canyoneering. There is some of everything when it comes to types of...

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