Canyon Tech

Safety in a canyon starts with trustworthy anchors. Learn about solid, equalized, redundant, efficient, no-extension anchor building and inspection techniques!  Also gain an understanding of the types of anchors commonly found in canyons, how to inspect them, and what to watch out for.  

Knots, bends, and hitches are critical for canyoneering setup, safety, and rescue.  Hear about the must-learn knots, bends, and hitches that allow you setup a rappel and/or confirm your canyoneering colleagues have tied things correctly and safely!

Advanced equipment requires advanced skills: Self rescue; Rescue raise and lowering systems; Ascending.  Also equipment to stay safe in the canyons.

Become a real canyoneer by getting your first rope, a rope bag, and a rugged canyoneering pack to hold it all!

Learn about essential canyoneering equipment you need to tackle your first canyon.  Hear about different equipment options and tradeoffs for using what you already own, or buying new.