The American Canyoneering Association has just completed refining the Skills Checklists for 2020! This is part of our ongoing effort to contribute to the expansion of knowledge, training resources, and the overall safety of canyoneers around the world. These refinements … Read More
The American Canyoneering Association is very pleased to announce that Steve Szoke of Salt Lake City, Utah will be our official Director of Training and Assessment. His commitment to helping the ACA achieve its goals of having high quality and … Read More
In a recent ACA meeting, Pro Master Guide Rick Green from Excursions Of Escalante asked Pro Guides, Recreational Leaders, and Canyoneering Veterans the following question: Can you think of two or three things that you see canyoneers doing on a … Read More
Check out some of the canyon knots, hitches and bends you need to know from Backcounty.com’s article 7 climbing knots you need to know. Don’t leave home without them. EURO DEATH KNOT What is it: A knot used for joining two … Read More
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