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 same adventure sport – exploring canyons – that involves hiking, wading, swimming, rock climbing and rappelling – often over waterfalls. Some people perceive differences in how the…
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 cavers and is becoming more popular with canyoneers, especially in swift water canyons. The first video provides an excellent overview of the system, along with details about…
A well-produced video by Jake Huddleson People always ask us why we go canyoneering. Why do we do what we do? Why do we risk our lives, hanging on a thin rope over a cliff, hundreds of feet above the ground? What is the appeal? It’s not easy to explain to people. For over a…
A cleverly simple blocking knot. It is used at the focal point of an anchor, using a Supplemental Anchor System (SAS). The CRT HauLine works well in this application. With the ends of your SAS connected to the anchor points, pass the focal point loop through the top of a screwgate carabiner. Wrap the loop…
Ascending Rope with Prusiks The techniques depicted in this video for self-rescue out of a crevasse can also be used in canyoneering. You use the Prusik technique to climb up and then make your way over the lip of the crevasse using the pulley (Garda hitch). For this self-rescue method you will need two Prusik…
The MOFT (Munter overhand follow through) knot pass is an easy way to pass a knot on a rope when lowering with a munter hitch. You might choose to do this if you need to isolate a section of rope from damage or lower a climber or rescuer more than one rope length and tie…
Not specifically related to canyoneering, but the systems and components can easily be adopted for canyon rescue. Note the simplicity of the gear used. https://youtu.be/PxnNB68HIB8
Versatile tools for working and playing on rope.
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