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This is a collection of blog posts about canyoning in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, specifically Washington State.
These blog posts are meant to be informational, not just about the guided canyoning trips and canyoning courses that Wild Sky Adventure Guides runs. We also publish information on local events, organizations that we support, and anything else that catches our attention or we believe is important!
We love Washington State and are proud to represent our community as professional canyoning guides and sponsorers of local events. The Washington State canyoning community is unique to the region, and special to us.
We would like to thank the Seattle Mountaineers for all their support throughout the years. We would also like to thank gear companies “Glacier Black” and “Norhex” for their innovative and high quality gear. Lastly we would like to thank “Doug Hecker” and the PNW first descent crew. Without your efforts to explore new canyons and open up established canyons we would not have such a vibrant community.
Thank you for reading our blog, it means the world to us. Have a great time out there and happy canyoning!
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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Announcement: Wild Sky Guides and Olympic Mountain Rescue Team Up! Wild Sky Guides Partners with Olympic Mountain Rescue and Washington’s Emergency Management Division for SAR Canyon Trainings. May 30th, 2025 Wild Sky Adventure Guides is proud to announce a new partnership with Olympic Mountain Rescue and the Emergency Management Division of the Washington Military Department. This June, a