Waterfall rappelling is exhilarating. My intro into canyoneering actually started with a waterfall rappel. There are a lot of vacation places where you can go waterfall rappelling, like Costa Rica,...
Category: Canyoneering
The best part of technical canyoneering or canyoning is the rappels- without them, it wouldn't be technical canyoneering. While many novice canyoneers start out with simple belay or rappel devices...
Can I go canyoneering/canyoning while pregnant? I've been in this situation myself- pregnant with months to go and not wanting to miss out on too many outdoor adventures with my husband. We go...
If you are even the least bit familiar with rock climbing, you know what a belay device is. A BD is what makes climbing safe. When used correctly, a belay device uses friction to reduce the force...
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...
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...