So, you are new to canyoneering and are looking around to find as much information as you can about this incredible sport.
Welcome to the Wild Sky Adventure Guides “New to Canyoneering” Blog Archive!
In this archive you will find many posts written to help beginner canyoneers learn what to expect when they start canyoning, advice on how to progress in the sport, and reviews of what we consider to be the best canyoning equipment on the market.
While this blog specializes in swiftwater canyoning, we are also experienced desert canyoneers and publish plenty of information about desert canyoning, not just gear reviews!
Wild Sky Guides is pleased to announce our collaboration with Brent Roth and Kraken Whitewater.
We have designed four canyoning courses that are specific to canyoning in the Pacific Northwest.
Summer 2024 PNW Canyoning Course Schedule Read More »
The Wild Sky Family Adventure Challenge isn’t just about the thrill of the descent; it’s about fostering bonds and creating memories.
Gear Review: Comfort + Warmth = Favorite Wetsuit Read More »
The Wild Sky Family Adventure Challenge isn’t just about the thrill of the descent; it’s about fostering bonds and creating memories.
The Wild Sky Family Adventure Challenge Read More »
We commonly think of the fear response as “fight or flight”, but a more acccurate description is “flight or freeze”.
Is it Scary or Dangerous? Unpacking the Distinction Read More »
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
Managing Risk While Canyoning: Read More »
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.
What Should You Do? Part 1: Plan Ahead And Prepare To Avoid Needing Rescue. Read More »
The first family to reserve a trip between July 1st and July 7th will receive a discount code worth 50% off their entire booking!
Announcing The Madeira Canyon Challenge: March 2nd – 8th. Read More »
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
What Would You Do? Solving Realistic Canyon Scenarios. Stuck Rope: Part 2 Read More »