What is canaoneering?
Canyoneering, called Canyoning in other parts of the world, is an adventure act of traveling with steep and narrow canyons using various techniques that may include walking, climbing, jumping, jumping, waking up or swimming. Canyoneers are usually distinguished between a technical and non -technical canyon. Where non -technical kaňoneering generally refers to simple canyon tourism, technical cannoneering requires specialized equipment and technology to safely complete the climb.
canyons differ greatly at their depth, width and composition. In the United States, the most popular place for Kaňeering is a plateau with beautiful sandstone canyons. Other popular kanyoneering places are Rocky Mountain, Cascade, Sierra Nevada and San Gabriel. The mere number of canyons and their various technical problems means that people from all levels of skills and age can enjoy sport.
Canaoneering Gear includes specially designed shoes, lap bags and packages. Canyoneers also need a mountaineerEzecký hardware, unheated, static ropes and climbing helmets. Canaoneers must constantly control vital equipment such as harnesses, straps and ropes, for signs of wear and damage. If significant damage is detected, the device must be retired immediately and replaced.
Canyoneering can be dangerous, which is no doubt part of excitement for many who participate in sport. The narrow canyons of the slot can be extremely difficult obstacles for canyons, because sometimes the only way out of the canyon is to climb to the very top. This tends to be strenuous on the body and can not let Kaňoneer be protected from the elements for a long time. Failure to fill the required movements can result in imprisonment in the canyon where rescue is extremely difficult.
Some canyons include escape from the big potholes "Putters of the Rangers." These dangers are circular pits that often contain water too deep to build and walls toosmooth to climb. Special equipment, good skills for solving problems and trustworthy teammates are required to escape from dangers.
canyons with a large flow of water can be particularly treacherous and Kaňoneers should never try to pass them without special equipment. Another potential danger is the lightning flood. A dry, calm canyon can quickly become a raging stream if there is a serious storm nearby.
Another danger of cannoneering is temperature -related diseases. Hypotermia is the risk of climbers when they are in any canyon with any amount of water. In desert canyons, Canyoneers risk exhaustion of heat if they maintain hydration and do not avoid direct sunlight. It is important to realize that many canyons are so distant and difficult to go through that Kaňoneer may not be saved for many days.