Me and my dad are looking at getting a self rescue set up for canyons since right now we rely on a jummar and brute strength to get up the rope if something does go wrong, Any websites or guides for good rescue set ups and techniques? For rappelling we use a 'Huit'/ Figure 8 for rappelling.

Besides Quandary and Woody, what canyons in the Colorado Plateau include some fun pothole problem solving?

Curious where this sub lands. Not including an "all of the above" because what is the fun in that?

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Been looking into getting myself a fiddlestick and in my research i came across this method (included in the link below) of tying your anchor with a simple bowline and having the pull cord attached at 2 points in the knot so that it unravels when you yank the pull cord. Seems like a a super easy (and cheaper) alternative, without needing the extra gear, but it doesn't seem to be very common/popular and I couldn't find much info on the pro's and con's?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flSyskVpk8E&ab_channel=SeaAirThai

Llardó, northern Huesca, Spain

I have seen videos of people canyoneering with babies however I can’t find much research on how to be safe doing it and advice or how to go about it or if it is even a safe possibility to have baby strapped to you while doing it. My husband and I are planning on doing the subway hike in zions this summer and there are a few repel areas and some water to swim through in the slots. I am not set on brining the baby, she will be 12 months old at the time but if I can find safe ways to bring her and prepare appropriately than I would love to bring her. If it’s not possible to bring her safely then we will leave her at camp with one of us staying behind but we would really love to bring her so if anyone has done this type of thing with a 12m old and has advise and education for us please share. Or if this is just to unrealistic at her age, what age does it because realistic?

Update: There would be a large group of us going so if one of us stayed at camp the other would not be going alone. I was not set on bringing the baby anyway I was leaning against it in the first place and the comments on here have solidified that she will not be going with us. I have done the subway before 3 months post op ACL repair and I honestly didn’t think it was to bad, apart from the two people in our group who didn’t bring enough water for themselves the hike was great, however it has been several years since I’ve done it so maybe I don’t remember how rough it can get. I have applied for the permit and I do understand that a permit is required.

We will definitely wait until she is older before we start brining her on this level of adventure. Thank you for the comments and advice!

Looking for insights to these trails for canyoneering next week. Currently having to use 2 different ropes for the 280-300ft Egypt 2 rappel. Would prefer not to hop knots, and preferably not buy a a super long rope ill only use a couple times. Is anyone keen on joining an adventure or know where I can rent a static rope compatible with a GRIGRI for rapping?

Hey all, I am looking for canyon topos in Tirol, Austria. Can somebody help me ?

I have found a book, but they are not selling it anymore or at least I am getting ghosted 😅

Hey y'all.

If you are on the lookout for affordable Seland wetsuits in the US, Wild Sky Guides has them on sale in the Wild Sky Shop.

www.wildskyguides.com/shop

Check it out and get yours before swiftwater canyoning season gets going.

If you are in the Seattle area this summer we also sell lightly used (1 season) 2nd hand wetsuits. We can help with sizing as well.

Happy Canyoning!

I’m heading down to phoenix this weekend for a wedding and I’m seeing if I can justify bringing my gear along for a quick canyon. Any recommendations for around phoenix for this time of year?

Hey y'all.

I had the opportunity to visit the Seland Headquarters in Pais Vasco, Spain this winter and speak extensively with their leadership team.

This Buyers Guide came out of the experience.

2024 Seland Wetsuit Buyers Guide

It's a 4 part series that covers a lot of inforation.

Happy Canyons!

Hello all, I (M21) will have a few spare days in between trips in France, during which I want to canyon, is there anybody who wants to do this with me?

I will be around the Vercors NP from the 3rd untill the 6th of may. Please send me a message or comment on this post!

Canyon Collective has been down for a while now. Anyone know what is up?

Heading down to Neon this weekend. Anyone been recently that can comment on current water levels? Thanks!

Going to be there this summer, hoping to spend a day Canyoneering. Preferably near Bogota or Cartagena. Appreciate any recommendations!

Anyone have experience with the Fitwell Aquators I’m in the US and don’t want to pay the shipping cost and not have the shoes fit. Or the Montbell Sawers. How is the Gaiter on the fitwell does it keep debris out?

Hello,

I am supposed to do an advanced canyoneering course in the beginning of may, but this course is most probably being cancelled, since there are not enough registrations right now.

So, what I am looking for is an advanced canyoning course this spring.

I have so far learned some easy rescues (cutting rope directly and indirectly) and am now "certified" to do canyons up to v3a3III without a guide. What I'm looking for is a course which would lift me to a level where doing canyons up to v6a6V canyoneering.

Does anyone know a company which organizes such courses?

I speak good english, but Dutch is my first language.

I really hope someone can help me here,

Thanks in advance!!

Looking at buying a 100 meter rope for Heaps and other canyons with big raps. Any recommendations on good ropes to get? Been looking at 8,8.5, and 9 mm widths. Is it better to have a bit wider width for the long rappels to slow the descent so maybe go with a 9? Or is rapping on an 8 mm fine by just adding more friction with a rap device? Would be nice to have it a bit smaller for weight and putting in pack.

Any info on current conditions in Capitol reef, specifically Na Gah and possibly fire canyon?