Canyoneering
This website is dedicated to the information resource of canyon descriptions, canyon routes, rope-work, and canyoning techniques for narrow slot canyons, technical canyons, and general light trail canyons.
Canyoneering, also known as canyoning, involves rope-work, rappelling, climbing, scrambling, hiking, and swimming often within narrow slot canyons. With current technology and information resources, canyoneering can be an adventurous activity for many to enjoy.
If you are new to canyoneering, note that canyoneering can be an extreme sport. If you don't know what you're doing, you can get seriously injured or result in death in some of the more remote and technical canyons. See 127 hours for a story based on the real-life experience of Aron Ralston and some dangers that do exist.
It is recommended that you explore many resources and gain as much knowledge before you embark on a canyoneering adventure. Use this website as a reference, but understand our site does not include the complete route descriptions or changes that may occur with canyons.
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Slot Canyons
Slot canyons are long, narrow channels that have been eroded by wind, ice, or water with sheer rock walls composed of sandstone or other sedimentary rock. Slot canyons are subject to flash flooding and commonly contain unique ecological habitats distinct from the upper surface.
Explore the best slot canyons in Southern Utah and Arizona. Our website provides information on the best Slot Canyons for your canyoning adventure. Although slot canyons are some of the most beautiful nature-crafted wonders, they are not to be taken lightly, as they can be dangerous.
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Canyoning
Canyoning, also known as canyoneering, is the recreational sport of descending large or small canyons. Typically canyoning is completed from the top-down; although there are times canyons can be explored in a number of ways.
We discovered our route description was not the correct canyon description, embarking on our first canyon, and we were already low on water and food. Nevertheless, despite the dangers of our ill-preparedness, we descended Behunin Canyon. Thirteen hours later, dehydrated and exhausted, we made it back to the Zion Lodge by 1 am. We were lucky. I'll never forget the errors we made and ensured extra precautions for the following canyoning experiences. David H
Know your limits. Canyoning can put the best to the test. Always be prepared. Numerous rescues could have been avoided if only the participants were better prepared.
