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Canyon Anchors

Canyoning Anchors A review of the anchors used in canyoning. Overview Below is a basic review of anchors found in canyons, why they are chosen and their typical advantages and disadvantages. Some anchors have been excluded from this listed as they have no advantages over others featured on this review. Expansion Bolts The most common […]

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What causes flash floods

What causes flash floods? Summary Flash floods are one of the most significant dangers in a canyon. A rise in water levels can turn benign features into impassable sections. Factors Precipitation The most common cause of flash flooding is precipitation, Fortunately rain is relatively simple to predict using multiple forecasting platforms. Factors such as convective

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Types of Lines

Hand, Fixed, Safety, Zip and Guide Lines Hand lines or safety lines Below we have provide the correct definitions for each type of line however you will notice most of our topo’s have HL in locations where SL’s are used, this is an error and is slowly getting fixed, use your judgment and stay safe!

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