gorge-walking
Ravine water hiking
Gorge-walking is hiking through narrow river gorges, typically involving scrambling over rocks, wading through water, and sometimes swimming or jumping into pools.
Popular in mountainous regions with steep-sided valleys, it combines hiking with water activity: We went gorge-walking in Wales and got completely soaked.
Also called canyoning or ghyll scrambling.
Navigating steep gorges recreationally
- scramblingMoving clumsily in haste
- wadingTraversing shallow water on foot
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- abseilingControlled rope descent
rappelling · swimming · jumping · plunge pools · wetsuit · helmet · waterfall · river
Descending river over precipice
- rock faceSteep exposed stone surface
- slot canyonNarrow erosion-carved ravine
- rapidsTurbulent river section
- cascadeSuccessive downward flow
boulder · ledge · chute · pool · ravine · cliff · crevice · narrows
Insulating garment for water
- helmetProtective head covering
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
buoyancy aid · neoprene · boots · gloves · waterproof bag · drysuit · lifejacket · headlamp
Emergency response hormone
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- challengeTest of ability
teamwork · confidence · achievement · cold · wet · splash · jump · slide
Welsh mountain national park
- Lake DistrictNorthwest England's national park
- WalesCeltic British principality
- ScotlandNorthern British nation
- Yorkshire DalesUpland park in England
Pyrenees · Alps · Madeira · Azores · Blue Mountains · Zion · gill · beck
canyoning
Navigating steep gorges recreationally
- scramblingMoving clumsily in haste
- wadingTraversing shallow water on foot
- climbingAscending by physical effort
abseiling · rappelling · swimming · jumping · plunge pools · wetsuit · helmet · waterfall · river · canyon
waterfall
Descending river over precipice
- rock faceSteep exposed stone surface
- slot canyonNarrow erosion-carved ravine
- rapidsTurbulent river section
cascade · boulder · ledge · chute · pool · ravine · cliff · crevice · narrows · limestone
wetsuit
Insulating garment for water
carabiner · buoyancy aid · neoprene · boots · gloves · waterproof bag · drysuit · lifejacket · headlamp · safety gear
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
challenge · teamwork · confidence · achievement · cold · wet · splash · jump · slide · plunge
Snowdonia
Welsh mountain national park
- Lake DistrictNorthwest England's national park
- WalesCeltic British principality
- ScotlandNorthern British nation
Yorkshire Dales · Pyrenees · Alps · Madeira · Azores · Blue Mountains · Zion · gill · beck · national park
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