Comfort Zone
Topick.Hket Ok, so none of us here can read Chinese either. But we do know what this article is about. Our students in Hong Kong are committed to using canyoneering as a vehicle to challenge kids and others to get … Read More
Icy Swiftwater Rescue Practice
Michael Short’s “Let’s Go Outdoors” joins some Canadian Fish & Wildlife officers as they practice swift water rescue skills in the Athabasca River with Joe Storms. Joe is an ACA certified Pro Canyon Guide, swifwater rescue instructor and Jasper Park … Read More
ACA Guides in Japan
The ACA’s Rich Carlson traveled to Hakuba Japan in May to train canyon guides from Japan, Australia and the UK. All of the students passed the required assessment for certification as Fixed Site / Single Pitch Canyon Guides, with a … Read More
Webbing Knotcraft
In this video ACA Instructor, Rich Carlson shows a variety of ways to tie and rig webbing on single-point anchors to address issues that include position, redundancy, strength, efficiency and equalization. Rich also demonstrates three different ways to set up … Read More
Featuring Excursions of Escalante
ACA certified guide/instructor, Rick Green featured in an episode of KSL Outdoors on June 4th, 2015 “It’s an endless opportunity, and the variety is incredible — an adventure every Utahn should try. Located in the small southern Utah town … Read More
EDK in Webbing ?
There are some rare exceptions, but the general rule is — NO! Knots and bends should be loaded along their major axis. So there are times when it is best to use an overhand knot and other times when it … Read More
Canyoneering: A Primer
by Charly Oliver and Rich Carlson Canyoneering, canyoning, cañonismo, barranquismo, kloofing, gorge walking, river trekking, river tracing – these are all terms for basically the same adventure sport – exploring canyons – that involves hiking, wading, swimming, rock climbing and … Read More