On September 14th, 2015, a group of 7 friends with a shared love of adventures descended into Keyhole Canyon, located in Zion National Park. Unbeknownst to them however, a large storm was approaching Zion, that would cause the canyon to flash flood. This is their story. Thanks everyone for watching, and if you enjoyed the…
The vanity of capturing a video instead of providing a belay almost resulted in serious injury or worse. At Thalehaha Falls in Rubio Canyon, Altadena, CA. Matt slipped on the mossy waterfall face and let go of his brake line. His leg loop auto block was not affixed properly, as verified by a still frame,…
This is the story of an accident that occurred while on a guided tour in a canyon in the Swiss Alps. It is one of the worst accidents in history. On 27 July 1999, an accident occurred in Saxetbach Gorge (a gorge close to the village of Saxeten). It was a tragedy that the survivors…
A very simple explanation of risk — likelihood and consequences — and how to use a risk matrix. https://youtu.be/-E-jfcoR2W0 Please share your thoughts regarding how assessing risk using a risk matrix might apply to various aspects of canyoneering and other outdoor adventures.
Canyon Rope Systems Part of the How Not To video series. This video provides an overview of different ways to set up rappels through a canyon, considering ease of rigging, abrasion, ease of rescue and how efficient it is to move people through the canyon. Includes a few esoteric systems, the flow chart and some…
Alpine Anchors – S.T.R.A.D.S. Excellent explanation of using STRADS acronym for evaluating anchors. Solid pieces, Timely, Redundant, Angle, Distribution, Shock load. Also addresses pros and cons of various anchor rigging, including: Focused, equalized with Magic X and SWAMP. https://youtu.be/XpwY4vLEKYo
From the Hard is Easy YouTube channel. Impact forces during Lead Climbing Falls – a bonus episode of their Belaying Masterclass. Understand what role rope length, stretch and friction plays in climbing falls and you will be an awesome belayer. Presented from a climber’s perspective, but the principles apply to canyoneering and other rope disciplines….
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