Although their histories are intertwined, modern rock climbing and mountaineering are very different activities. Some of the most famous people from the 19th and 20th centuries were mountaineers and...
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When you tell someone that you're going rock climbing, odds are they're going to say something like "oh, I'd be too scared to do that." The idea that climbing is wildly dangerous and full of...
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...
If you've been in the climbing or canyoning scene for a few years, you've probably tried a slew of different rappel and belay devices. The most modern devices, such as a Grigri or REVO offer assisted...
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...