Something wonderful and unexpected happened recently. Matthias Holzinger from CE4Y (Canyoning Equipment For You) in Switzerland reached out to me via Facebook Messenger in late June, expressing his desire to donate 30 of his top-notch canyoning backpacks through Canyoneering Karma. These high-quality packs typically retail for $165 each. While the generous donation covers the packs…
Embarking on a mission to supply canyoneering shoes to guides in the Philippines, we collaborated with Vlad Steklac in Moalboal Cebu to facilitate the distribution. Through his recommendation, we discovered LBC Express, a specialized shipping service with an office conveniently located in Las Vegas. Offering a flat rate of $100 for shipping by boat, LBC…
After announcing the recent donation of 80 pairs of canyoneering shoes, I was overwhelmed with requests for over 200 pairs. Taking action, I reached out to the manager of Zion Outfitters, a longstanding and generous donor, to bridge the gap. True to form, they stepped up and donated an additional 100 pairs of shoes, along…
Just picked up seven boxes of donated canyoneering shoes from Zion Guru in Springdale, Utah, adding approximately 80 pairs to our collection. With contributions from Zion Guru and Zion Outfitters, the total number of donated shoes now exceeds 500.The initial shipment of shoes is packed and set to be sent to canyoning guides in the…
I have a deep love for Nepal. Prior to the pandemic, I was fortunate enough to make one or two visits every year to conduct training for Nepali canyon guides, immersing myself in the incredible culture and unmatched hospitality of the country. Come December 2024, I am thrilled to announce my return with a team…
In this conversation, Rich and Adolfo discuss the concept of gatekeeping in canyoneering. They explore the subjective and objective aspects of gatekeeping, as well as the consequences and benefits of sharing or keeping canyons secret. They also touch on the importance of skill development, the role of guidebooks, and the impact of social media on…
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This episode of the Canyoneering Karma podcast is a storytelling episode about how a canyon in Arizona got its name. Rich shares his experience of filming an episode of a PBS television show called ‘Anyplace Wild’ in a tributary of West Clear Creek. The name ‘Sundance’ was given to the canyon during filming. The episode…
In this episode Rich compares canyoneering to rock climbing, highlighting the differences in risks, challenges and skill requirements. Canyoneering involves additional risks such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, and flash floods, making it a sport that needs to be taken seriously. The challenges and skill sets required in canyoneering are different from rock climbing, with a greater…