An article from National Geographic defines canyoneering best with this quote:
“Canyoneering, a hybrid form of madness halfway between mountaineering and caving … hundreds descend into them by ropes, but only a handful explore new ones. These driven individuals tend to have a rugby player’s legs, knees crosshatched with scar tissue from all the scratches, a penguin’s tolerance for frigid water, a wallaby’s rock-hopping agility, and a caver’s mole-like willingness to crawl into damp, darkholes. “
Love at First Drop If you’ve ever asked yourself what is canyoneering, picture a mix of hiking, rappelling, swimming, climbing, and sliding through slot canyons with varying levels of danger and regret. It’s type-2 fun wrapped in sunburn and sand—basically an...
Choprock Canyon: Just Another Walk in the Park (If You’re an Overconfident Canyoneer) So, there we were—eight seasoned canyoneers who’ve been around the block more times than we care to admit. South Fork of Choprock Canyon? Piece of cake, right? I mean, what could...
So You’ve Never Heard of Canyoneering? Perfect. Welcome, brave soul, to the magical corner of the internet where "canyoneering" isn’t just a typo or a weird gym class from middle school. If you clicked on this with absolutely no idea what canyoneering...
A tragedy has struck the Utah canyoneering community. Three friends - David Bell, Jeannine Skinner, and Peter On - lost their lives in a Sierra Nevada rappelling accident on Friday night. The group of 13 were exploring the "Seven Teacups" area in Tulare County,...
Why would someone need to write an article explaining what canyoneering is? We don't need to explain what hiking is or what is running or what is camping. Do we need to answer the question of what is canyoneering? Yes! Yes, we do! The reason we have to answer this...
Located almost directly in the heart of Utah is the San Rafael swell. During the mid 20th century the area was home to uranium and mineral developers. Some were large companies, and others were single men. Today there isn't much in the swell besides the occasional...
When it comes to canyoneering in Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument, there are much more sexy options than the Peek-a-boo Spooky loop. Ever since the embedded bessie blunder, spooky has become a lot more spooky and a lot less sexy. Dismembered bovines...
A lot of people will say, "I will try anything once!". It's an unique statement that combines pride and open mindedness into one sentence. But is one time enough to actually form an opinion about something? One of my friends would always say, "I will try anything...
Industry Events vs. Real Dirt Every January, headlines out of Denver buzz with phrases like “reimagining outdoor experience” or “next-gen gear innovation.” Meanwhile, real adventurers, the ones actually scrubbing sand off their boots and duct-taping maps to...
The Campfire Doesn’t Care Who You Voted For There’s something profoundly democratic about a campfire. The flames don’t check your voter registration before warming your hands. The stars overhead don’t care if you lean left or right. And the ground beneath your tent...
In a move that will rekindle memories of the 2002 Winter Olympics and showcase Utah's enduring winter sports legacy, Salt Lake City has been awarded the Winter Olympics for 2034. Even though this has been anticipated for a long time. This historic decision marks the...
Review of the Konjoun Socks The Konjoun sock has become almost impossible to avoid. It’s plastered all over social media and marketed aggressively—almost like those endlessly repeated YouTube ads for mobile games. The “Super Sock” itself is designed with individual...