Rappel Accident, 60-foot Fall
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,…
Category: Canyoneering Essentials
Swiss Alps Canyoning Disaster 1999
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…
Relative Humidity
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…
Air Masses and Fronts
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…
Canyoneering – A Primer
Canyon Primer Booklet Download PDF This booklet was one of the first projects undertaken by the American Canyoneering Association; within one year of the organization’s…
Canyon Ratings
A detailed explanation of the canyon rating system created by the American Canyoneering Association. ACA Canyon Ratings Download PDF Please share your comments below. In…
Gearing Up for Swiftwater
Filmed on site in Jasper Alberta with my buddy, Joe Storms. It is a must-watch if your canyon explorations include swiftwater. Please share your comments…