canyoneering
Descending narrow gorges
Canyoneering is the sport of exploring canyons using a combination of hiking, climbing, rappelling, and swimming.
Participants navigate narrow gorges and slot canyons, often descending waterfalls and wading through pools.
The British term is canyoning.
We spent the weekend canyoneering in Utah's red rock country.
Thick twisted fibers
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- helmetProtective head covering
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
drybag · anchor · webbing · descender · ascender · neoprene · static rope · bolt
Controlled rope descent
- abseilControlled rope descent
- descendMove to lower position
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- belayAnchor a rope
rigging · figure-eight · knots · scrambling · chimneying · stemming · downclimbing · handline
Deep, narrow valley
- narrowsConstricted water passage
- cliffVertical rock wall
- waterfallDescending river over precipice
- poolCollective fund or basin
chockstone · pothole · ledge · overhang · sandstone · bedrock · drainage · wash
Traveling through unknown regions
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- discoveryAct of finding something
journey · quest · challenge · wilderness · remote · escape · excitement · venture
Rapid overflow from storms
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
- strandedLeft without means to leave
- entrapmentDefense against induced criminality
- rockfallCollapsed cliff material
swift water · exposure · undercut · weather · escape route · rescue
rope
Thick twisted fibers
wetsuit · drybag · anchor · webbing · descender · ascender · neoprene · static rope · bolt · gloves
rappel
Controlled rope descent
belay · rigging · figure-eight · knots · scrambling · chimneying · stemming · downclimbing · handline · potholing
gorge
Deep, narrow valley
pool · chockstone · pothole · ledge · overhang · sandstone · bedrock · drainage · wash · amphitheater
exploration
Traveling through unknown regions
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
discovery · journey · quest · challenge · wilderness · remote · escape · excitement · venture · pioneering
flash flood
Rapid overflow from storms
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
- strandedLeft without means to leave
- entrapmentDefense against induced criminality
rockfall · swift water · exposure · undercut · weather · escape route · rescue
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