Canyoning

Canyoning is the perfect way to experience nature and get in shape. You can enjoy all kinds of activities like climbing, rappelling, and even abseiling-not to mention the breathtaking scenery you will take in! With so many people spending their days indoors, it’s time we start exploring out of doors again. Why not try one new outdoor activity this month?

In this article I’ll explore some reasons why canyoning should be your next hobby and how to get started with this hobby.

Why canyoning should be your next hobby?

1. You’ll get in shape and build endurance

Many people want to be healthier and lose weight, but they don’t know where to start. The problem is that it can take months of training before you really see results, if at all. Canyoning is a hobby that can help give you the fitness boost you need while also having fun!

Since most tours go through such difficult terrain, it taxes your muscles and makes them stronger than ever before. Having this kind of endurance will allow you to do other activities better, whether it’s going hiking or even doing yard work around the house. This hobby gives you far more value for your time than going on a treadmill or running around in circles at the neighborhood track.

2. You can go anywhere in the world

The best thing about canyoning is that you don’t need to travel outside of your country to do it! Whichever part of the world you live in, there are often tour guides who offer low-cost tours for people with all different types of fitness levels.

Whether you want to start this hobby close to home or even on vacation, you’ll have no problem finding a tour guide everywhere from Australia to Europe. No matter where you live, you’ll be able to enjoy one of these incredible tours almost anywhere!

3. Canyons are extremely diverse

One aspect of nature many people forget about is how diverse it is. You can travel all around the world and still not experience everything it has to offer. Canyons are a perfect example of this diversity, as they come in different shapes and sizes depending on where you go.

For instance, some areas have raging rivers that flow through the canyon while others may only have small creeks or even dry land! Even if you can find two canyons that look similar, odds are they will be completely different when it comes to your tour guide’s training level and what kinds of additional obstacles they will provide along the way.

4. It’s safer than you think

When many people hear “canyon,” they instantly get scared since most of them are deep with fast-flowing waters below. However, if you only go with a reputable tour guide, your chances of injury are very low.

Most canyons will make sure their tours are lead by people with years of experience and the right knowledge to get you through even the most challenging times. If anything goes wrong on-site (like an accident or injury), they’ll also be able to call for help immediately so that everything goes smoothly.

5. You’ll see some of the most beautiful sights in nature

What separates canyoning from other outdoor activities is just how beautiful it is! Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the sheer beauty you can find when hiking through a canyon. They may imagine small creeks and cliffs covered in vines-but nothing could be further from the truth.

Most canyons are so beautiful that even experienced hikers have a hard time describing them to other people. If you’re lucky, you may find yourself going through a secret passage that leads to a waterfall or exploring what’s around the next corner! No matter how many times you go on this tour or where it is located, there will always be something new for you to see and experience.

In conclusion…

There are so many reasons why someone should start canyoning as a hobby! Whether it’s getting in better shape or exploring some of the most amazing sights nature has to offer, this activity provides far more value than just being another outdoor activity. In fact, you’ll never truly feel

How to Get Started with Canyoning?

if you’re a little nervous about doing this activity by yourself, you should know that many tour guides offer their services for people with all different levels of fitness and experience.

Whether you’re someone who’s been exploring this hobby for years or just getting started, the right tour guide will be able to take you on an amazing canyoning adventure!

What are some ways that I can get into shape before I do my first tour?

Even if you think your muscles aren’t quite in top-shape yet, there are still things you can do at home before going on any tours.

For example, try biking more frequently or even start doing yoga so your mind is ready for what it’ll face during the actual journey through the canyon. Basically, keep up with your normal routine as much as possible!

What kinds of activities will I do during a canyoning tour?

During any given tour, you’ll need to rappel down several cliffs and climb up different obstacles. This may not sound simple at first, but the right tour guide will make sure you learn everything from the basics all the way to more complex activity!

You may also be surprised by how quickly you pick up on the movement and momentum needed for certain parts of this process. And don’t forget about abseiling-which is a really exciting part of going through a canyon!

How long does it take before I reach the deepest point in a canyon?

Depending on where you live and what time of year it is, you may spend up to an hour just getting through the entrance of the canyon. This is especially true if you’re not in a popular area and need to do more traveling before even beginning your tour.

What kinds of equipment will I need?

Before you can go on any tours, you’ll need proper gear! A good pair of hiking shoes are very important since these will help with both movement and grip during challenging parts of your journey.

However, most people also wear gloves while rappelling, which helps protect their hands from sharp rocks or other surfaces that could cause injury. At some point, it’s also possible for climbers to get injured by wearing jeans while doing this activity-so always make sure you have the right clothing while going into any canyon!

Are there any safety precautions I need to consider?

The most important safety precaution you’ll want to think about is working together with the rest of the group. As long as everyone follows this tip, there will be no chance of injury during your tour–no matter how challenging it may get during certain parts of the journey!

Another thing you should always do before starting any canyoning tours is tell someone where you’re going. This will help them get in touch with emergency responders if for some reason you don’t come back after a certain amount of time or even before ending your tour.

25+ Common Canyoneering Terms

Canyoneering is a sport that requires an immense amount of skill and knowledge. These skills can be gained through experience, but it helps to understand the words used in this adventure sport before you embark on your journey. Below are 10 terms every adventurous person must know for their next canyoneering excursion!

Anchor: An anchor is the point of attachment to a hanging rope.
Approach: The approach refers to an individual’s way down into, up from, or around the technical section of a canyon in which they are canyoneering.
Belay: A belay is when one person stops climbing and takes on responsibility for assisting another climber.
Bouldering: Bouldering is a form of climbing in which one or more climbers ascend short heights without the use of ropes.
Bridging: Bridging is when you must bridge between two ledges to continue with your descent down the canyon.
Chimney: Chimneys are narrow gaps that can be climbed up the vertical walls on either side, requiring an unusual combination of technical skills and strength.
Crux: The crux refers to the most challenging section within a large route-whether it’s navigating through advanced maneuvers over high cliffs or taking care not to fall during rappel descents! Cruxes test our mental as well as physical strengths and require careful planning for success (or survival!). A crux is also the last section of a climb.
Downclimbing: Downclimbing (or down climbing) is when one descends from higher ground to lower terrain in order to bypass an obstacle, avoid making noise or simply because you’re tired and your muscles are worn out!
Drag: This is when ropes have multiple points where they go around the protection, causing friction. Drag disrupts balance for canyoneers.
Edging: Edging, otherwise known as smearing, is when climbers use their toes against small sloping holds on the rock in order to ascend.
Face: A face is a cliff or steep slope that’s inclined at an angle, like a house roof. Faces can be climbed by using both hands and feet (known as “face climbing”) or just hands alone (“soloing”). Climbers may also encounter small pockets of stability, called features, such as handholds or footholds, to make their ascent easier.
Gripped: When a canyoneer is paralyzed by fear and unable to move.
Gully: A gully is a deep, narrow ravine cut into the earth by flowing water or other erosive forces. Gullies can be great obstacles in a canyon and require technical skills to cross successfully!
Hang dog: Hangdogging refers to an activity when one hangs off of their feet from these fixed ropes as they descend down the cliffside on them-typically during rappels. One would hangdog because it requires less energy than climbing back up (or staying put) while waiting for help to arrive.
Jamming: Jamming is where you use your hands, fingers, toes and/or body weight against small pockets of stability within rock features that are too shallow for handholds.
Lead: “To lead” is to go first on a route, and often means the person who has done that particular climb before or was trained in climbing technique by an experienced climber.
Multi-pitch: A multi-pitch climb refers to routes where climbers must switch from one rope length to another for rappelling purposes as they descend down many levels of terrain. These types of climbs may also take more than one day to complete!
On sight: Onsighting (or ‘onsight’) is when beginners are able to see their potential method of descent ahead of time without even looking at any previous information about it beforehand; also known as “seeing redpoint.” When you’re not onsighted, you might be “on the ground” or “out of sight.”
Poaching: Poaching is when a climber illegally enters someone else’s route and doesn’t ask permission. They might not even know it was someone else’s climb if they just happened upon it in their travels! It can happen to climbing routes that are bolted for ascending and descending, as well as bouldering problems-anywhere where an unauthorized person may ‘try on’ another climber’s gear without asking first!
Pumped: Pumped refers to the feeling one gets after doing intense physical activity such as lifting weights, sprinting, rock climbing or running up hills. Climbers will often say they’re pumped when they have difficulty gripping with fingers due to increased blood flow in the hands.
Rack: A “rack” is a set of climbing gear that includes everything you need to climb-ropes, harness and other protection devices as well as cams, quickdraws and carabiners! The term rack originated from UK climbers who would keep their equipment on hooks or racks near them before they began climbing.
Rappel: A rappel is a controlled descent down the canyon wall from one point to another using rope and friction for control.
Scree: Scree refers to loose rock debris like small rocks that have broken off larger ones over time due to weathering effects. These can make for difficult terrain when traversing through it while hiking up (or down) mountainsides! It’s usually okay if you’re wearing shoes but not so much if you’re barefoot!
Solo: Soloing is where a climber has no other person to belay them, who is there to provide protection and spot the climber’s safety.
Whipper: A whipper (or ‘whip’) is when a climber falls from an ascent at least several meters into air distance before they reach the ground; also known as “falling off” or being ‘popped’. These types of accidents are often the result of a mistake on the part of the climber.
Zip Line: A zip line is when climbers descend down long distances by sliding along ropes that are fastened to an anchor in one end and dangling over unstable terrain below-typically at high speeds!

Conclusion

Canyoning is great because you can truly experience nature in a new way, but it’s important to keep safety in mind. By following the tips included in this article, you’ll be ready for any challenging tour in no time! So what are you waiting for? Try bellow next exciting outdoor activity instead of staying indoors all day!