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…
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…
Linked below are a couple pretty good educational videos discussing relative humidity. Relative humidity refers to how much moisture is in the air relative to that air’s capacity. Capacity is based on air temperature. The warmer the air, the greater its capacity to hold moisture. When you understand relative humidity and dew point (and a…
Linked below are two videos describing different types of frontal systems and the kind of weather each is likely to bring. Add cloud recognition to the mix and you have more tools for predicting changes in weather. Warm fronts are likely to form stratus clouds. Cold fronts are more likely to form cumulous clouds. NIMBOSTRATUS…
Canyon Primer Booklet Download the free PDF This booklet was one of the first projects undertaken by the American Canyoneering Association; within one year of the organization’s inception. Written by Rich Carlson and Matt Smith, with input from many members of the canyoneering community. More than 3,000 copies were printed and distributed thanks to some…
American Canyon Ratings Download the free PDF Check out the Canyon Ratings episode of the Canyoneering Karma Podcast for a discussion on rating systems and how to use them. Check out the Podcast Episode
Video: Gearing Up for Swiftwater In this episode, Rich’s guesst, Joe Storms discusses the do’s and don’ts when working around swift water. Joe covers topics such as thermal protection, gear management, flotation devices, and the importance of a rescue throw rope. The conversation emphasizes the need for proper training and practice when working in swift…
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