Is it Scary or Dangerous? Unpacking the Distinction
We commonly think of the fear response as “fight or flight”, but a more acccurate description is “flight or freeze”.
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Risk Management Archive
The Risk Management Archive is a collection of blog posts about different aspects of canyoning and risk management. Wild Sky stands for safer canyoning.
This blog collection is important to us because although canyoning is a fun and relaxing activity, it can get dangerous quickly if you are not practicing proper procedures.
The Wild Sky Adventure Guides Mission Statement states that Wild Sky stands for the promotion of “safer canyoning” and this blog collection is part of our commitment. We also teach low cost canyoning courses and sponsor canyoning events that help to promote mentorship to canyoners who are new to the Pacific Northwest.
Managing Risk While Canyoning:
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
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