Suspended Systems vs Blocks
Contributed by Adolfo Isassi MMO vs Releasable Blocks For canyoneering, when it comes to rigging releasable systems (rigging for rescue, contingency rigging), you will encounter…
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Rappel Device Extension
Contributed by Adolfo Isassi When not to use a rappel extension It seems that this is one of the aspects of canyoneering that is surrounded…
Bolts – Clean Rigging
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Tips on Tying the Valdotain Tresse
Reprinted from an article by Shane Wallace Tying the VT is where I see issues that lead to the VT not performing as expected. Tying…
Complete Guide to Carabiners
Excellent and detailed Class on Carabiners. You will learn why there are so many different Shapes / Sizes & Styles of the Carabiners. How to…
Intro to Canyoneering
by Charly Oliver and Rich Carlson Canyoneering, canyoning, cañonismo, barranquismo, kloofing, gorge walking, river trekking, river tracing – these are all terms for basically the…
Knots for Caving (and Canyoneering)
Presented for caving, but this video provides an excellent introduction to common knots that are also useful for canyoneering. https://youtu.be/vpbyUq8sgXk
Frog Ascending System
There are multiple ascending systems, including the Texas Prusik (and variations thereof), the RAD (and variations thereof, and the Frog. The Frog is popular with…