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Wilderness First Aid - 10 Jan 09
Published: January 5, 2009
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Canyoneering involves some of the most remote and rugged terrain imaginable, where access to emergency medical care can be extremely difficult, if not impossible. Canyoneers must learn to be self-sufficient and one critical step is acquiring solid first aid skills.
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2009 International Canyon Rendezvous
Published: January 4, 2009
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Mark your calendars, April 5-12 (the week leading up to and including Easter), for the 2009 International Canyon Rendezvous in Cabo Verde, an island nation off the west coast of Africa.

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Evaluating Watershed and Potential Runoff
Published: January 4, 2009
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Article by Rich Carlson

watershed There are a number of factors that contribute to the potential for a flash flood. The most obvious factor is the weather, but it is not the only one. You must also consider watershed and potential runoff.

The surface flow of all precipitation is called runoff. The amount of runoff in an area depends on several variables including the amount of precipitation, size of the watershed, surface slope, permeability of surface materials, density of vegetation cover and evaporation rate.
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Nepal Canyoning Association
Published: March 6, 2008
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Article by Prabalta Rijal

Tourism trends worldwide are changing to a more adventurous form and to add to the already long list of adventurous activities in Nepal, canyoning was introduced for the first time at a national level on Saturday (2 Feb 08) at the "Canyoning Demonstration Workshop" in the Hadi Khola Canyon (Jumbo Canyon) in the Bhotekoshi Valley.
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Releasable Rigging
Published: March 5, 2008
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Article by Rich Carlson

Rigging the rope to be releasable at the anchor makes it possible to deal with contingencies quickly. When rappelling in waterfalls or landing in strong current, a releasable system can prevent drowning if someone becomes stuck on the rope. Releasable systems also come in handy when you're not sure if the rappel rope reaches the bottom.
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