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The Seattle Canyoning Information Archive is a collection of important blog posts about visiting Seattle and the surrounding area for canyoning.
Wild Sky Adventure Guides is Seattle Washingtons Premier Canyoning Guide Service. We not only guide canyoning adventures in Snoqualmie Pass, just outside Seattle. We also provide a wide array of canyoning courses that teach the necessary skills for canyoning safely in Washington State.
Wild Sky Adventure Guides stands for safer canyoning because it is the best guarantee that we will keep and expand our access to canyons on public lands. This archive is part of our effort to live up to our mission statement of promoting safer canyoning.
We hope that you find these blog posts informational and accurate. Thank you in advance for your patronage.
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 […]
Strategic Canyon Rigging: The Sustainable Use of Rock V Threads Read More »
We selected four different Seattle adventures that you will enjoy. We have also selected the best guides and outfitters for peace of mind..
The Best Adventure in Packwood, WA: Guided Canyoning with Wild Sky Guides! Read More »
We selected four different Seattle adventures that you will enjoy. We have also selected the best guides and outfitters for peace of mind..
Wild Sky Adventure Guides is proud to announce our Summer 2026 Course Schedule!
Summer 2026 PNW Canyoning Swiftwater Canyoning Course Schedule. Read More »
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
ICA Canyoning Courses in Costa Rica February 2026. Read More »
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 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 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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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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Announcement: Sustainable Bolting Course July 2025 Wild Sky Guides is Partnering with Andrew Humphreys from V7 and Brent Roth from Kraken Whitewater to teach a 2 day workshop on sustainable canyon bolting. When: July 26th and 27th Where: Gifford Pinchot National Forest What: 1 day classroom, 1 day canyon classroom. We will not install any
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