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Wild Sky Guides

Hello, my name is Sam Keller. I am the writer behind the Wild Sky Adventure Guides blog. I have always enjoyed writing, and this blog is my contribution to the literature about canyoning. Thank you for reading and I hope to see you out in the canyons!

Strategic Canyon Rigging: The Sustainable Use of Rock V Threads

Sustainable Canyon Rigging: The Use of Rock V Threads Community Note: Why We Are Sharing This Guide Recently, several new rock V threads have been installed in some of our high-use local canyons. Because these anchors are now appearing on popular routes, accurate, practical information on how to evaluate and use them must be readily […]

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Wild Sky Guides is coming to Puerto Rico in 2025

ICA Canyoning Courses in Costa Rica February 2026.

Wild Sky Guides Announces ICA Spring Training Courses in Costa Rica January – February 2026. When: January 26th – February 7th 2026 Where: Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica What: ICA Direct Access Guide Course and Auxiliary Rope Techniques Module. Schedule A Call To Book Your Spot! Wild Sky Guides was born out of a mission to

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Wild Sky Guides 2025 CSWR Course.

In-Canyon Rescue Practice: Risk Management & Leadership

In-Canyon Rescue Practice: Risk Management & Leadership Author: Becca Polglase Contributors: Chelsea Heveran and Jake Huddleston Editor: Sam Keller Disclaimer: The content of this article is for educational and informational purposes only. Canyoning is an inherently challenging and dynamic activity with significant environmental hazards and risks. The rescue skills discussed require a high level of

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Smooth Operator: How to Minimize Snags and Drags in a Canyon

Smooth Operator: How to Minimize Snags While Swiftwater Canyoning When you watch an efficient canyoner move through a complex section of canyon there is a certain smoothness to their movement, an efficiency that seems effortless. Part of that expertise comes from experience, but a significant part comes from something much more simple and deliberate: a

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8mm Petzl Pulse Bolts: Technical Limitations​

8mm Petzl Pulse Bolts: Technical Limitations Pulse Bolts are a “new” technology in PNW canyoning. They are a great tool for many applications, but not for tensioning guided rappels. 8mm Petzl Pulse bolts were long available only in Europe. Since they have become available locally in the US they have enjoyed wide popularity in the

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Summer Giveaway! Guided Canyoning and $1000

Wild Sky Guides and HowNOT2 Summer Fun Giveaway! Wild Sky Guides is partnering with HowNOT2 and Kraken Whitewater to offer a free day of canyoning guiding or instruction plus $1000 in travel expenses or outdoor gear! July 21st, 2025 We’ve put something special together with our friends at HowNot2 and Brent Roth from Kraken Whitewater, and we

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