Managing Risk While Canyoning: Bridging The Gap Between Technical Competence and Good Judgement. Canyoning is an adventurous, engaging, and difficult sport. We practice the sport because it takes us out of our normal daily routine and shows us the magnificent places that are just outside of view. For a few hours we are explorers of …
In an emergency it is crucial to have a plan to put into motion so that you and your party can stay safe while you await help.
It is important that we plan ahead and prepare for the worst, so that when it does happen, it is a minor inconvenience and not an emergency.
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Exclusive Sale: $315 after tax – How Often Do You Get to Try on a Wetsuit Before You Buy it? Finding the perfect wetsuit for canyoning in the Pacific Northwest can be a challenging task. You want something that not only fits you well but also provides durability, comfort, and affordability. There are a lot …
What Would You Do? Solving Realistic Canyon Scenarios. Stuck Rope: Part 2 WFR scenarios are medical scenarios in the backcountry that anyone who has taken a wilderness medical course is familiar with. In Part 1 we invented a contrived scenario that involved getting a rope unrecoverably stuck, and not having enough rope to continue down …
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What Would You Do? Solving Realistic Canyon Scenarios. Stuck Rope: Part 1 WFR scenarios are medical scenarios in the backcountry that anyone who has taken a wilderness medical course is familiar with. My next series of blog posts is going to be posing realistic scenarios. Remember, this is not a “what would you have done …
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In this post, we will focus on the essential gear to bring in your backpack.
This post discusses key pieces of technical equipment like; harness, lanyards, carabiners, ascenders, pulleys, canyon quickdraws, rappel devices, and your emergency knife.
When planning a canyoning trip in Washington State, one of the most important things to consider is what equipment you’ll need. This post will walk you through the essential gear you’ll need for a safe and enjoyable canyoning trip.
